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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
5
The Iowa highway commission outlined a near one billion dollar five year plan to fund road construction through higher gasoline taxes or vehicle fees. Director Joseph Coupal said the program would average about 200 million dollars annually, with 272 million for planning inspection and maintenance.
Roger Howard of Elgin was selected as a Master Pork Producer among the states top 20. He was the sole Fayette County honoree, recognized at a Des Moines banquet on January 17 during a two day conference sponsored by WOI Radio Ames. Mr and Mrs Howard attended the presentation.
Mrs Wilma Welch hosted St Theresa Circle Tuesday evening with 12 members present. New officers led the business meeting, thank you cards were read, a card and gift were given to Mrs J N Hogan, and a prayer for peace closed the meeting before lunch. Mrs Stella Boyle to host February meeting.
Fayette County Treasurer Doris Springer reminds all vehicle owners that license plates expire January 31 and a 5 percent monthly penalty with a $1 minimum applies if not paid by February 1. To avoid lines, mail applications. plates are mailed after processing with a 25 cent reflective paint fee. Vehicles except mobile homes and travel trailers may be stored by surrendering plates before February 1 and re-licensing later with full fee and penalty rules.
Wesleyan Tigers push season record to 4-0 with a 57-53 win at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville. Kirksville led early but trailed 28-20 at halftime and by end of third. Betty Gaule 21, Mary Ewing 14, Linda Collins 13 pace Wesleyan. Next home game vs Luther on Saturday Feb 10.
National Youth Week will be observed by Elgin Clermont and Wadena youths with Luther League M Y F C B Y F and Illyria Youth Fellowship as sponsors. The week runs January 28 to February 4 with events including Sinister Sisters at Elgin Lutheran Church January 28 7 30 pm open to high school youths K Duane Pederson magician January 31 7 00 pm at Valley High gym open to public and Mystery Party potluck at Illyria Community Church February 4 6 00 pm open to high school youths.
Area One Vo Tech School launches a short-term on the job training program for Bookkeeping-Accounting students from February 26 to April 5. Participating businesses hire full time at 1.20 dollars per hour, with supervision and periodic progress reviews to ensure practical exposure to current bookkeeping and accounting systems.
Mr and Mrs Max Broadwater of Stewardyville announce the birth of a son born Friday January 9 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces, joining sister Elana. Grandparents Clarence Muchlethaler Elgin and Gordon Broadwater Easten Minn. The Hagelie family of West Union report son James Dean born January 9 at Palmer Hospital weighing ? pounds. Maternal grandparents Mervin Hunsberger. Alanson Gibson Elgin announce their second child, a boy born January 20 at Palmer Hospital weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces, joining brother Marti.
The general public must be informed by reports on local taxing agency activities. This Echo issue includes the annual financial report of the town of Elgin on page 7, detailing town finances for taxpayers and officials.
The Wadena News reports the Presbyterian Women's Guild met January 18 in church parlors with 18 members and seven guests. New president Mrs Loli Corbin opened the session. speaker Mrs Gerald Reisen discussed the year’s program Dare and national meetings. Also noted are plans for two study circles, a February start, and a forthcoming book study More. The Cemetery Association held its annual meeting January 20 with directors re-elected and officers unchanged. Various social calls, a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Harold Halverson, and birthday celebrations were also mentioned.
About 200 relatives and friends attended an open house at Marion Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon January 21 honoring Mr and Mrs Harvey Anderson on their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married at the church on January 16, 1943. Attendants present included Mrs Harold Halverson Mrs Quentin Torkelson Mrs Paul Humphry Lyle Aanes Arnold Gunderson and Donald Olson. Children Mr and Mrs Wayne Anderson Ames Cheryl Anderson Cedar Rapids and David and Daryl were hosts.
Cletus J. White has received his discharge from the Army after 16 months in Viet Nam and is now living in Cedar Rapids. He will work at Collins Radio Co in Cedar Rapids.
Roger and Dor is Howard completed a cutting edge hog finishing facility on their farm near Elgin. The 28 by 101 foot wood steel and concrete building features natural ventilation no fans heated concrete floor a long liquid manure pit and individual 8 by 24 foot pens for 25 to 80 hogs per pen. An automatic shelled corn storage and feeding system eliminates handling from field to hog. An open house is set for January 30 at the farm. Randolph Reierson family hosted guests in Hawkeye.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Dennler of Elgin will be observed Sunday January 28 at Ilyria Community Church. They married February 27 1918 at the bride’s parents home. Open house 2 to 4 hosted by children Harold Elgin Helen Grover Cedar Rapids Opal Sanders Hawkeye. No gifts please. They recently sold their farm and will move to Higin.
Jane E. Anderson, Valley High School senior, ranked first in a December 5 1967 homemaking test. The 14th annual program drew 603798 competitors in 15079 schools nationwide. Winners compete for state and national scholarships from 500 to 5000 dollars and a silver charm.
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary met January 16 at the Legion Wall with hostesses Mrs. Leota Welch and Mrs. R. A. Crider. Nineteen members answered toll call and George Schupberd joined as a new member along with Mrs. James Hermen, Debra and Brenda Bilden. The unit has met its 1968 membership quota and sent thanks from several members. The group voted to give a monetary gift to the Don Gardner family. February hosting duties were assigned to Mrs. Robert Boleyn, Mrs. R. A. Crider, Mrs. Leota Welch and Ruth Bayle, with the next meeting set for February 16.
The Lewis O. Butikofer closing out sale drew an unusually large crowd last Wednesday with top cow at 380 dollars and average 272. Young stock sold well. A TH-1969-460 tractor reached 1900 dollars and other machinery priced well. Old sows 82 dollars and gilts 74. Corn 84c, oats 67, clover hay 48c, straw 52c per bale. Estate owned by Louis Butikofer. Lawrence Butikofer to farm the estate south of the old Valley school. Future plans of the Bull’ skofers not announced.
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