Erbe Sworn In as 34th Iowa Governor
New Iowa Governor Erbe is officially sworn in and outlines goals for the coming biennium. He pledges efficient, economical state government, promotion of industry and agriculture, tax policy review, and an aggressive sales program to attract new business. Erbe endorses reapportionment in the legislature and urges fair representation with a federal basis.
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Erbe
Nature
Iowa
C. Loveless
Loveless
Presbyterian Church Ladies Host Card Party and Meetings
Wadena News reports a Presbyterian Church events week including a card party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Yearous with guests Lindy Brey Bill Probert August Yearous and Jere Probert. Also lists Marine veteran Sgt Thomas transfer to Camp Pendleton and several church and guild meetings with officers elected and a January 22 picnic following worship.
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Stanley Yearous
Lindy Brey
Bill Probert
August Yearous
Barbara
Bud Boys
Jere Probert
Yearous
Marine
Lyle Thomas
Lucera Thomas
Sgt. Thomas
Okinawa
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Will Frey
John’ Frey
Fayette
J. O. Probert
August
Stanley
Robert Bond, Jr
George Alderson
Charles Carlston
Dubuque
Europe
Mrs Dan Butikofer Jr Family Visit in Ben Butikofer Home
Mrs Dan Butikofer Jr and family spent Friday afternoon in the Ben Butikofer home.
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Dan Butikofer, Jr
Ben .Butikofer
Hanson Appointed Assistant Commissioner
Berard Hanson of Elgin who farms 313 acres in Marion two has been named assistant commissioner of the Clayton soil Conservation District, succeeding George Kechner. Hanson co operates with the district since 1941, is known for terraced contour strip farming, and was 1960 conservation farmer of the year with a guest ranch vacation prize. District leaders include Wayland Frederick chairman Oscar Pufahl and George Koehner. assistants Eldon Kruse Robert Corlett and Hanson.
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Berard H. Hanson
Elgin
Marion
Clayton
Guttenberg
George Koehner
Monona
Eldon Kruse
Ellcport
Robert Corlett
Farmereburg
Hanson
Soil Commissioners Meet in January for Reports and Plans
State Senator Tyree L. Scott presents members Alfred Stewart Hilder Gilbertson Carl Lue der Ervin J. Barrack Millard Nelson Jr and area conservationist I L Christensen of Elkader. They approve the annual report and Mrs Frank Sieleman’s Waucoma school camp tuition. Plans include one spring soil conservation demonstration and two fall tours, one for farmers and one for businessmen. Stewart and Gilbertson will attend the 16th annual short course for Soil Conservation District Commissioners at Ames in January.
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Tyree L. Scott
Alfred Stewart
Hilder Gilbertson
Carl Lueder
Millard Nelson, Jr
I. L. Christensen
Elkader
Frank Sieleman
Waucoma
Springbrook
Soil Conservation District
Ames
Jamuary
Hofer to Hold Farm Auction Near Elgin
Richard Hofer of three miles south of Elgin plans a farm sale on Thursday February 2 at 1230 p.m. The complete list of items will be published in next week’s ECHO.
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Richard Hofer
Elgin
ECHO
Eastern Star Notice Practice Meeting Scheduled
Eastern Star officers are requested to meet Wednesday evening February 1 at 7 30 for practice.
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Eastern Star
Soil Conservation District Shows Good Progress
Fayette County Soil Conservation District reports solid annual gains in soil and water conservation for 1960. Contour farming, strip cropping, wildlife improvement, waterway shaping, tile drain advances, farm ponds and erosion control projects total measurable acreage and infrastructure improvements cited by Work Unit Conservationist Leland A. McCora. In Elgin, the fire department’s white elephant sale raised about 137 dollars, aided by donations, with Orvin Thompson and Lyle Meisner handling sales and Francis Butikofer clerking.
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Fayette County
Fayette County Soil Conservation District
Elgin
Elgin Park
Orvin Thompson
Lyle Meisner
Francis Butikofer
Fire Department
Change of Address Mrs. Edith Dean Morrison IL
Mrs Edith Dean has moved to 208 Main St Morrison Illinois from an earlier address. The notice records a change of residence for the named individual and lists the new location.
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Edith Dean
Main St
Morrison
Illinois
Valley Wins Two In County Tournament Finals
The Elgin Echo reports Valley captured both games in the county tournament finals. The Elgin State Bank held its annual meeting with 4922/3 shares represented. Directors re-elected unanimously, 10 percent dividend declared, and key officers named.
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Valley
Elgin State Bank
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
L. Capper
George Hanson
L. Kmuelison
Thomas F. Pollock
W. 5. Rathlisberger
Max Thome
Mosby
Charley L. Capper
L. L. Knudt~ Son
Mer
Wadena
W. F. Kohler
Charles Strong
Mary Schaer
Francis Butikofer
Robert Klingman
Open House at Kut' N Kurl Beauty Salon
A Saturday open house at the new Kut' N Kurl Beauty salon run by Wanda Meyer drew ninety one registrations for prizes. Pam Clothier won first prize a shampoo set and manicure, Mrs Bernard Loftsgard won second a shampoo set, and Mrs James Hermen won third a manicure. Miss Meyer served coffee and cookies with help from Mrs Harvey Meyer Mrs Millard Nelson Sr and Mrs Charles Becker.
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Kut’ N Kurl
Wanda Meyer
Pam Clothier
Bernard Loftsgard
James Hermen
Miss Meyer
Harvey Meyer
Millard Nelson Sr
Charles Becker
Car Crash Injuries Student Rider From Elgin Area
Ruby Shaffer a 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Shaffer was rushed to Postville hospital for observation after a single car accident at Kern hill south of Elgin. She suffered a fractured rib the most serious injury and was released Sunday but cannot attend school. The car skidded on slick pavement left the road overturned and traveled about 76 yards before stopping upside down.
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Ruby Shaffer
Forrest Shaffer
Postville Hospital
Kern Hill
Elgin
Progress Club Meeting Held at Muehlethaler Home
The Progress Club met Tuesday evening January 10 at Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler's home with Miss Gladys Feller assisting. Roll call recommended a program a book review Gone Against Hate by Karl Menninger led by Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus. Collection for Remember a Senior Citizen included a gift or short trip. Two guests attended, Miss Georgia Mae Schori and Mrs. Derry Leonhart.
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Progress Club
Lorence Muehlethaler
Gladys Feller
Karl Menninger
Kenneth Blockhus
Georgia Mae Schori
Derry Leonhart
Elgin Study Club Meeting Date Change
The Elgin Study Club will meet with Mrs. Martin Wenger on February 7 replacing Mrs Rex Milford as host. Mrs G J Mosby will serve as co hostress.
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Elgin
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Christmas Party Report
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters held their Christmas party January 4 at the home of Kay Gary and Nancy Miller with 14 members and several guests. Bunco was played, gifts exchanged, and lunch served. A birth announcement notes Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Winter of Postville welcomed Wendy Jo born Tuesday January 10 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces.
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Kay
Gary
Nancy Miller
Bunco
Gerald Winter
Postville
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Wendy Jo
Valley Girls Add Traveling Trophy After Big Win
Valley High Tigers girls defeated Arlington 78 to 30 on Saturday January 14 extending their season unbeaten run to 14 wins. Frieden led with 42 points, Olson 15 and Rothlisberger 9. Star player Pat Larson was sidelined by illness. They host Lemont Wednesday January 18.
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Valley High
Tiger Girls
Arlington Girls
Tigers
Frieden
Anita Olson
Rothlisberger
Pat Larson
Valley Girls
Lemont
Valley Boys Claim Fayette County Tournament Third Year
On Saturday January 14 the Valley boys captured the Fayette County Tournament for the third straight year. Tigers led early in the first quarter and maintained momentum through the game, final score 76-56. Roger Torson scored 14 points to pace Valley with Bob Garrison and Denny Shaffer each adding 10. Dilley Flay and Zbornik had 12 and 13 respectively for Fayette. Valley also won the Upper Iowa University traveling trophy, earned only after a school wins the county tournament three consecutive times.
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Valley Boys
Fayette County
Fiearly
Roger Torson
Tigers
Bob Garrison
Denny Shaffer
Dennis Dilley
Doug Flay
Barry Zbornik
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Winners at Elgin Cash Drawing January 14
Winners at the Elgin cash drawing held last Saturday were Mrs Libbie Larson Art Danlon and Lewis O Butikofer. Drawn numbers at 2:00 p.m. included 1227 1470 291 439 1258 788 1479 1375 919 718 and at 3:00 p.m. 133 1599 1254 1 893 87 101 515 1677 STI.
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Elgin
Libbie Larson
Art Dan«lon
Lewis O. Butikofer
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