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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
5
Fragmented report describes committees approving corrective measures and calls for fair enforcement, competent fiscal policy, and responsible government. Mentions governors and education as priorities, with page continuation noted.
Funeral services for retired District Court Judge Thomas H. Goheen 84 of Calmar were held Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Catholic church Lawler with burial in the church cemetery. He died in a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a 20 year district court tenure before retiring in 1960. A Lawler native, he later lived in Calmar and moved to Minneapolis about 18 months ago to reside with his daughter.
The Elgin Community Club held its monthly meeting at the Legion and Auxiliary hall Monday evening. Dean DeSart was named press of the club for 1983. Leo Lehman was named secretary and Charles Capier vice president. The club voted that stores should stay open until 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
Valley High shut out Central City 68 28 as Janet Rothlisberger led with 23 points and Karen something added 21. Trem and other players contributed in a lopsided win, extending Valley’s season with their 12th victory.
A garbled social notes item lists Mr and Mrs John Overbeck, Mr and Mrs Tdi Wilson, Mr and Mrs Aulden, and others visiting or entertaining in Washington D C and Colorado Springs. Several names appear with families hosting or attending suppers and gatherings including Erlewine, Herriman, Coley, Gil, Leonhart, and Laie.
Harold Meisner, Clayton County supervisor, calls off a ballot recount after trailing Ed Vor by 13 votes in the contest for a three year term starting January 1 1964. Opponents included Vor and a Democrat. Social notes record Monday dinner guests at the Howard Boyle home in West Union and weekend visitors at the Lester Wenger residence in Rochester.
Klingman's Clothes Shop in Elgin announces a store wide clearance sale. Shoppers are urged to act now to save on all items as parts of a capital clearance event.
Elgin last Saturday winners Raber 5 00 Mrs Ruel Streeter 10.00 and Max 78.00. Numbers drawn were 1721 1226 104588 846 1534 21 653 60 342 490 754 261 628 376 628 1290 1941 1497 11082 965 1994 1424 1567 1613 1186 and 257.
Walter Mitts, 45, of Elgin, was helping load hogs into a Roger Ryan truck at Wadena when he was knocked down by a hog. He suffered head and back injuries and was discharged from West Union hospital Friday.
Lee Walther of Garnaville has been chosen for a home furnishings study trip to Chicago on February 4 5 and 6. The county 4 H committee selected her for her outstanding home furnishings record in 19 2. She is the county 4 H president and a member of the Garnaville Farmerettes 4 H Club.
The Reeves pheasant release marks the Commission’s first effort in the wild. Ten male and twelve female adult birds were released, part of the original brood stock, with over 800 young birds still in captivity for future stock. The trial aims to assess winter survival in southeastern Iowa’s timbered river valleys and pastures where Reeves thrive.
The fragment hints at a high school or college basketball scene with an undefeated team nicknamed the Tigerettes, centered around Des Moines, Cedar, and nearby locales. Details are incomplete but imply a dominant performance with a strong scoring run and regional coverage.
The United States Post Office Department notifies Eldorado residents that starting January 20 the Eldorado post office will no longer operate as a separate facility and will serve as a rural station of West Union. No postmaster will be needed. mail will be accepted at the Eldorado store with continued postal service for the area.
A membership training course for young people began last Wednesday afternoon at St. Pauls Bovina church with Rev. Lee Roy Colling leading the class. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Members include Linda Alderson Janet Weston Tone Roche Jo Ann Wilson Janet Frieden Sally Stephenson Curtis Butikofer Leon Roberts Larry Falk Gregory Olson John McMillan David Roberts Jackie Schori Diane Hanson Charlan Butikofer Linda Gardner and David Gilson.
The Department of Agriculture notes that farm employment fell from 10.7 million in 1941 to 6.9 million in 1961 while the department has about 104,000 workers. That yields one agency employee for every 67 farm workers and suggests a future with an Agriculture Department staffer supervising every single farm activity.
The Luther College choir departs January 26 for a 19 day West Coast tour. Directed by Prof. Weston H. Noble the 60 voice a capella ensemble will perform in 17 concerts across ten states. Featured singer is Richard Amundson, son of Mr and Mrs Amundson of Postle.
The Order of Eastern Star held an officer installation on Tuesday January 8. Sixteen members answered roll call and a program titled A Land I would Need was presented. An article on The Republic of the Philippines was prepared and discussed. The hostess served refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Melbert Baechler's home.
Moore's Holding Moore's of Elgin announces its biggest clearance sale running all January. Prices are drastically reduced and there will be no restocking on clearance items this season. Some bargains are listed on page two and readers are urged to read the ad, plan to shop early, and save.
Pearl Peters of Glenfield North Dakota writes January 10 that this winter has been pleasant with only a trace of snow and temperatures up to 50 degrees She notes a contrasting past winter spent with Elgin relatives and mentions ice conditions in the area.
The Tertia Club met Monday evening January 7 with 38 members present. A film on rescue breathing was shown. A library fundraising party was decided for February with husbands invited during the regular meeting. Mrs. Schori, Buttkofers, Cline, Moore, and Moore led arrangements as hostesses served a penny march and club collection.
The Illyria Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet at Illyria Church at 7 p.m. January 16 with a picnic supper. Bring your husband and a guest couple. A film titled A Look at Communism will be shown by fieldman Don Rainer. Everyone is welcome.
The Elgin Lions Club began constructing an ice skating rink in Elgin park. They shaped a 40 by 100 foot rectangle, laid a plastic sheet to hold water, and froze sections over Tuesday and Wednesday. The rink aims to provide a safe skating venue for the Elgin area.
Allen Krueger began work as an apprentice with his brother Carlton at Krueger's barber shop last Thursday. He graduated Cedar Rapids Barber College on Oct. 4, 962 and must complete 16 months of apprenticeship before re exam for a master barber license.
Mrs Sadie DeSart underwent surgery Wednesday morning in Hester Minnesota. She is reported in the Methodist Hospital on the fifth floor for recovery.
Extreme cold grips the Midwest with readings plunging to 30 degrees below zero in places like Oelwein and Decorah. Elkader reports 22 below and Marquette 24 below as schools close and residents endure the frigid spell amid overnight drops and gradual warming.
Library will open on Friday from 1 to 4 PM starting January 18, in addition to regular hours on Wednesday night. New titles include On Own by Mabel Esther-Allan and My aay for Freedom by David A Freed. Big savings on clothing at Moore's January Sale.
Mrs Keith Kohler named Worthy Matron as Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star held its annual installation of officers last Wednesday. Guests from Etkader, Postville, West Union and Arlington attended. new officers include Walter Follett Worthy Patron and Jack Adrian Associate Patron among others.
Fragmentary notice lists farm sale dates and names including Anderson farm male and Teena ary 24. No clear event details or locations. readers cannot confirm full facts from the readable text.
Phil Moser once a 15 year old apprentice to his father R W Moser moves his shop from a landmark Center Street building. Built in 1872 by Christ Lehman the structure is being torn down by buyer Billi Moore as the wagon trade fades. Moser plans to continue work from home with a 2 horse drawn sled project and reflects on Elgin’s fading crafts.
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