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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1962

Page

3

Valley Junior High News basketball games at Arlington

Valley Junior High girls lost 27 to 25 to Arlington with a late buzzer winner while Valley boys won 22 to 19. Marilyn Miles led the girls with 13 points and Steven Halverson had 10 for the boys. Next games are January 19 vs Fayette and January 22 vs South Winneshiek at Clermont.

Valley Jr. High Arlington Marilyn Miles Steven Halverson Fayette South Winneshiek Clermont Jr. High

Mrs Blake Heads to Cedar Rapids for Visit

Clermont local note reports Mrs Bess Blake traveled Sunday to Cedar Rapids to spend about ten days with her son and wife. She expresses thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for cards and letters received during her two stays in the locality.

Bess Blake W. B. Blake's Cedar Rapids

Cards of Thanks for Vince O'Rourke illness

We thank all relatives and friends for the cards visits and calls during Vince sudden illness Special thanks to Mrs Weldon Orth Al Baechler Dr Wm Wolf and Palmer Memorial staff from Mrs John O Rourke and Vincent

Vince Weldon Orth al Baechler Wm. Wolf Palmer Memorial John O'Rourke Vincent

Funeral services held for Oaklin Probert 80

Funeral services were held Friday at 1 30 pm at the Presbyterian Church for Oaklin Probert 80 with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery He died Wednesday morning at his home He is survived by his widow three sons Dean Glen and George eight grandchildren and one sister Mrs Clifford Brandt Sunday visitors at the Frank Oldfather home were Mr and Mrs Lynn Oldfather and family of Waterloo and Mrs Jack Huebsch and Doyce and Mrs Howard Rahmiller Lyle Roys of Sterling Colo was called here by the death of his uncle Oaklin Probert

Oaklin Probert Presbyterian Church Hillcrest Cemetery Mr. Probert Dean Glen George Clifford Brandt Frank Oldfather Lynn Oldfather Waterloo Jack Huebsch Doyce Howard Rahmiller Lyle Roys Sterling, Cole J. Walter Boys Edna Kraus Strawberry Point Lyle Jennings Gerald Jennings Elkader Floyd Dittmer F. H. Humbert Walter Merriman Cedar Rapids Volga St. Luke’s Hospital Methodist Church Merriman Minnifred Marcia Ruth

Community notices and personal visits across Volga area

The column lists visits and social events in Volga and surrounding towns. Edna Kraus and Lyle Jennings hosted guests. the Strawberry Point and Elkader connections appear with several dinners and club meetings. Walter Merriman of Cedar Rapids, formerly Volga, died under hospice care after serving as Volga school superintendent. The piece also notes hospital visits, winter plans, and ongoing family updates across local households.

Bank Condition Report Sworn By Iowa Bank Officers

The document records bank balance totals and capital accounts, listing demand and time deposits, government and state deposits, and checks. Karl Miller as president and L H Meier as cashier sign the statement sworn January 10 1962 before Notary P Seelen with a Fayette County Iowa seal.

Karl Miller L. H. Meier J. A. Erickson Gordon J. Hoopman State OF Iowa of Fayette P. L. Seeen

Birthday dinner gathers families at Wheeler residence

Mr and Mrs Clark Hummel and others joined Mr and Mrs Francis Wheeler for a picnic dinner Sunday honoring several birthday celebrants including Mrs Francis Wheeler and Mrs Ethel Probert. Ruth Roys and Lyle Roys of Sterling, Colorado were dinner guests of J Walter Roys. Becky Sue Jellings burned her head when an electric iron toppled onto her hand. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Tuesday with Mrs Lyle Berger.

Clark Hummel Kirk Hicks Wheeler Francis Wheeler Archie Wheeler Ben Chase George Louis Fayette Ethel Probert Ruth Roys Lyle Roys Sterling, Colo J. Walter Roys Becky Sue Jellings Gary Jellings Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Lyle Berger

Foreign livestock diseases threaten U S herds

A worried note on foreign animal diseases arriving with global travel. Equine piroplasmosis entered through an African zebra and the African red tick has been found in two states. Blue tongue arrived in 1947, and African swine fever resembles cholera but has no remedy. Farmers must alert veterinarians immediately to prevent wider spread.

America Africa Bluetongue

Valley Girls Fall 54 41 to West Central in Tourney

West Central defeated the Valley girls 54 to 41 in Fayette County tournament first round. West Central led 29 to 16 at halftime and extended the margin through the second half. Janet Ruthisberger scored 20 for the Tigers while Fayne Triem and Karen Olson had 8 and 6. Diane Schegal led the Blue Devils with 27 points.

Valley Girls West Central Girls Fayette County West Central Janet Ruthisberger Tigers Fayne Triem Karen Olson Diane Schegal Blue Devils

Valley Boys Fall in Fay ette County Tournament Final

West Central defeated Valley High 67 to 47 in the Fay ette County tournament final Friday night. West Central led 21-15 after one period and 38-31 at halftime before pulling away to seal the win. Valley’s Roger Torson scored 26 points, while Larry Halverson had 9. Tom Bender led West Central with 30.

Valley High Boys West Central Fayette County Roger Torson

Car Two Manchester Youths Escape Train Tragedy

Mer vyn Schug and Bill Stanley of Manchester narrowly survived after abandoning their car moments before an Illinois Central train struck it, preventing possible loss of life.

Manchester Mervyn Schug Bill Stanley Illinois Central

Wedded couple honored in Bagley area

In North Guthrie County, Mrs. C. C. Ranor of Bagley and a newly wedded partner were honored recently. Authorities reported a car slid off the road and remained stuck in the path of 60th Myr. The scene resembled a mountain from afar but proved to be a mere hill upon closer approach.

Uto C. C. Ranor Bagley

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