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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
7
Republican primary season opens with Robert Ray considering a move from attorney general to governor, pledging proactive measures to facing Iowa's fiscal and social challenges. Others including John Knudson of Albion, Colonel Henry of Lawton, and former state Rep. Robert K. Beck of Centerville have announced candidacies.
Fortmaster McMillan announced receipt of a stamp shipment including Ie and G2 stamp books and 100 6¢ coils, with sheets available though some items not yet arrived. He thanks patrons for cooperation during the period of extreme shortage of 10 and 6 cent stamps and notes new airmail stamps in sheets and books now in stock.
Redhemmer Construction Co. of Oelwein began erecting Elgin's new fire station Tuesday morning. By Wednesday morning most of the steel framework had been put in place. The foundation and cement work for this structure had been completed last November.
The Illyria Homemakers Club will meet with Mrs. Reynold Strong on January 19 at 10 30 am. Members should bring quilt blocks measuring 442 inches square and a sack lunch. Roll call will feature a display of family heirlooms. Everyone is welcome.
Valley Tigers defeat Sumner Warriors 71 69 in double overtime to stay top of the Upper Iowa Conference at 7 11. Mark DeSari and Rick Forsman lead both teams with 23 points each as Valley edges ahead after a 59 59 tie. Fauser 18, Olson 15, Lionhart 11, Roberts 4 add support as Postville looms Friday.
The Order of Eastern Star Chapter held a Saturday installation on January 13 with installing officers Mrs. Harley Seedorff as worthy matron and Mrs. Doran Meyer as organist. Retiring officers Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hansen were honored with a ceremony and gifts from the chapter. Guests arrived from Arlington West Union and Postville as the serving committee prepared refreshments.
The Northeast Iowa Chinchilla Ranchers Association met Sunday January 14 at Dwaine Nordus home in Postville. Members judged four animals and staged a pelting demonstration. A post mortem was performed on the pelted animal. Guests Mr and Mrs Norman Jennings of Cedar Rapids attended. Lunch was served.
Pleasant Point Study Club met at the home of Mrs Harold Strong on Tuesday January 9. Eleven members answered roll call with favorite dessert recipe. Two contests were held by the hostess and the February meeting will be with Mrs Kent Nydegger.
There were three winners at the cash give away Saturday. Ruth Butikofer won $10.00 and Donald Hanson and Craig Wenger each won $5.00. The jackpot next Saturday will be $50.00.
Busy Beavers 4 H Club met January 8 at Tracey Cline's home with 16 members and four guests. Tracey Cline presided, Caren Jo Amundson led the pledge, and reports were read. New members Catherine Thorson Cora Rangon Julie Doerring and Teresa Olson were initiated.
Rich ard Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Corbin of Elgin and Brenda Wakefield of St. Charles, were married in a 12:30 p.m. double ring ceremony at St Peter's Catholic Church. Rev James Baine officiated. The couple will reside in St. Charles with Richard employed at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis after serving in the Air Force.
Twelve Peacock Pips students at US 1 C follow in parental footsteps as both parents attended Upper Iowa. Among those on campus is James Zurbriggen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen of Elgin.
The Tertia Club met Monday night January 8 at the home of Mrs. Russell Wenger with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles Capper Jr. and Mrs. Don Fauser. Mrs. Wenger reported on the hymn Faith of Our Fathers, followed by a club singing. Roll call An Unusual Craft had 13 members. Program was Corn Husk Dolls by Mrs. Riley Grimes. The club voted 7 to Scholarship and Loan Freshman Scholarship. Meeting closed with Club Collect and Penny March. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
The Elgin State Bank stockholders met Monday morning with 480 of 501 shares represented and 10913 shares in person, 37022 by proxy. Directors re elected include Francis Butikofer, Charles Capper Jr, Hilder Gilbertson, L. L. Knudtson, W. F. Kohler, Henry McMillan, Thomas Pollock and Max Thoma. In afternoon, Max Thoma named president, Thomas F. Pollock vice president, L. L. Knudtson executive VP, Kohler cashier, Butikofer assistant cashier and Wadena office manager. Staff appointments list several tellers and bookkeepers.
Elgin Study Club met at the Baptist Church parlors at 8 p m Tuesday January 9 with each member bringing a guest to discuss understanding ourselves. Elkader Home Extension Economist Mrs Evelyn Theile spoke while president was absent. Book reports due January 15. Hostesses included Mrs Earl Kiple Mrs Martin Wenger Edna Luce and Mrs Edward Medberry. The club will co sponsor Jane Anderson for a Freshman Scholarship with Elgin Clermont Federated Woman's Club.
A large crowd attended the Harold Den nler closing out farm sale last Tuesday January 9, with cows averaging 297 dollars and the top cows selling at 385 dollars. Hay brought 50 cents and machinery sold at good prices.
The Illyria Livestock 4-H Club held its first meeting of the year at 7 30 p m on Monday the eighth in the Rothlisburger home John and Kim Rothlisburger led the pledges to the American and 4-H flags respectively A talk on Parliamentary Procedure was given by Kim and John Lunch was served by the hostesses.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Anderson of Postville invite neighbors to an open house at Marion Lutheran Church in Gander on Sunday January 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm observing their parents 25th anniversary. No invitations are sent. all are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Donald Gardner is hospitalized at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo in room 354. Mrs J N Hogan is a medical patient at Postville Community Hospital admitted January 12. Marie Schmid released Friday from Palmer Memorial Hospital after five weeks as a surgical inpatient. Mrs Allen Habeger room 239 Scholtz Hospital Waterloo IA contact 235-7151 Ext 565. Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger visited Mrs Meta Krueger Sunday.
At 10 am on Thursday January 18 Sergeant Klitsch of Waterloo will meet Valley High School junior and senior boys to discuss military obligations. The educational aim includes why finishing high school and possibly attending college is advised before enlistment. He will be joined by assistants to answer questions about armed services. All community youths may attend.
The Marion Busy Bees met at Debbie Gisleson’s home with opening remarks about hopes for the new year. Diane Butikofer read the last meeting’s minutes and members discussed illustrated talks on activities and clothes for school. Marilyn Butikofer reported on the Elkader Municipal Building meeting from December 28 and a demonstration on clothing inventory and fabric. The group planned initiation of new members for February, viewed a clothing selection film, and shared lunch before adjournment.
John Culver, Democrat from Iowa's 2nd District, named one of two Best Congressmen of the Year by Nation magazine. The other honoree is Republican Donald W. Riegle Jr., serving his first term. Culver's career includes Harvard Law, Marine Corps service, and work with Senator Edward Kennedy before his House election.
The Elgin Highland Luther League met Sunday evening at the Lutheran Church. Devotions opened the gathering, Team II presented the program Human Nature. Afterward a business meeting was held and lunch served. The next meeting is a Mystery Meeting scheduled for February 11.
Mrs. Ruth Butikofer announces the engagement of her daughter Ruth to Wilbur Wiegand of Saunemin. The groom elect is the son of Mrs. Carrie Wiegand.
The St Peter's Rosary Society gathered January 10 at Mrs Stella Boyle's home with 18 members present one member, Mgr Vernon Peters Os sian, died during the year. Mrs Dennis Bear presided with minutes by Mrs Marie Kohls and treasurer's report read in Mrs Arthur Matt's absence. The group decided to include all parish members, will issue membership cards with dues, and reappoint officers for 1968 with new hostess and vice presidents to be named.
Local supporters urge Valley High School to install a football scoreboard at the field. Banks in Elgin Clermont agreed to accept cash gifts toward the purchase, aiming to match the Fayette High SchoolWest Union standard. The device, about $2000, would display official time score quarter down and yards to go.
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