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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1965
Page
5
The article outlines adjustments to this year’s feed grain program, detailing effects on loan rates, yield bases, and substitution provisions. Loan rates drop to 1.05 per bushel nationally, with 1.10 in 1904, offset by no change in corn loan rate. Support is maintained in conservation programs and normal acreage practices are encouraged.
Circle Nora of the W S C S met at the home of Mrs Charles Wenger on January 21 with Mrs George Vaughn as co host. The meeting opened with the pledge and devotion by Mrs L L Knudtson who presented the lesson Christ and the Life Within Minutes of the last meeting were read and a call was answered by 14 members. Guests were Mrs Mel Ko and Mrs Wayne Gilson. The next meeting at 1 pm will be a luncheon at the church with Mrs Lyle Light giving the lesson and a birthday collection. Hostesses served lunch.
Mrs Otie Vigen nee Karen King of Cedar Rapids was honored at a bridal shower at Elgin Lutheran Church on Saturday January 16. The program featured readings by Mrs Virgil Torson and Mrs Herbert Ash, poems, contests, gift opening, and lunch with punch and coffee. Hostesses included Mrs Harvey Paulsen and others. red and white decor complemented the day.
Supt. M. H. Moore attended the administrators mid winter meeting on Saturday January 23 at Iowa State University in Ames. State Supt. Johnston was scheduled to speak but could not attend due to illness.
The Wadena Livestock Club held a meeting at the avian Oleg home with president Ruy Erickson presiding. Plans discussed included two or three club projects for the year, including project sheets and materials, with motion to adjourn seconded and meeting ended at 8.41.
The Fayette County Extension reports that as the Iowa legislature meets in session, discussions focus on costs of schools and tax distribution among property income and other segments. Four fact sheets explore basic issues on public service costs and tax distribution, with the final sheet to be mailed before the spring recess in February upon request to the County Extension Director at Fayette.
Circle Ruth of the Methodist met with Mrs. John Til lotson last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ern Holzer assisted hostess. Thirteen members were present. Mrs. Rex Mulford presented the lesson.
Ten Northeast high schools with about 60 singers join Wartburg College for the annual Mid Winter Clinic. Central Community A kader and Winneseaeeran ity School participate, with rehearsals and a public performance planned.
Capping ceremonies for the class of 1965 at St Luke's Methodist Hospital School of Practical Nursing will be held next Sunday January 31 at 2 p.m. at St James Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. Members Sylvia Hanson Anita Lehman and Alyce Oelberg of Elgin and Postville.
The Zion Lutheran Church at Clayton Center hosted the January 2 ceremony uniting Gwen Olson and Elka Dettbarn of Elkader with Kenneth Dettbarn of Guttenberg. Rev. John Zerhusen officiated, Kay Streit of Elkader was the soloist, and organist Mrs. Henry Vellersven of Elgin accompanied.
Starting next Wednesday February 3 and continuing for eight weeks on Wednesdays only, school will dismiss one hour earlier. The time change enables teachers to attend the In-service Training program during these Wednesdays.
Youth Week at First Baptist Church El in features morning and evening gatherings Jan 31 Feb 7 led by Kurt Krueger Pat Lehman and Lee Bol ey with Scripture and prayer. Special numbers include vocal solos mixed quartet and piano. A bowling party at Hiway Lanes in Postville is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Feb 7.
Elgin Lutheran Church held a congregational meeting with attendees from Des Moines and Valle School connections noted. The group included a manager identified as Mark Roach, a former West Union resident and brother of Mrs Lane Ash of Elgin.
Thirty five Upper Iowa University students commence practice teaching February 1 in 12 AA concentria office. Supervisors organize three weeks of observation followed by six weeks of actual teaching in area public schools. Students include Larry Gamm OelweIn Victor Berger Iowa City Steve Kutschat Marion Marjorie Simmons Downers Grove Calvin Haehlen Marion Robert Reinert Crystal Lake Patrick Hailey Chicago Illinois.
Mrs. Dennis Butikofer was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower Wednesday evening January 20 at the home of Mrs. Earl Lembke with Mrs. Eugene Lehman as co host. Games provided entertainment and lunch was served. Guests included Mrs. Leo Friederich Lori Ida Christen Martin Wenger Karl Lembke Leon Shepard Donald Sutter Duane Barker Elmer Lembke Leslie Lembke Lawrence Butikofer Larry Butikofer Dale Seitz Ronald Loftsgard Keith Johnson and Miss Sheryl Butikofer.
The WSCS general meeting will be held Feb. 4 at 2 at the church. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ernest Baumgartner and Mrs. Celia Thoman. Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth will give the worship and Mrs. Laurence Knudtson will be in charge of the program.
A representative from the Social Security Administration District office in Waterloo will be at the West Union courthouse on February 2 9 186 23 from 9 00 a m to 11 00 a m for in person assistance and inquiries.
Two five dollar winners were drawn Saturday at the Elgin weekly drawing. The winners were Joe Brack and George Howard. Attend Elgin next Saturday for the upcoming prize giveaway.
Larry R Frieden, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Frieden of Elgin, completed the Aviation Mechanical Fundamentals School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn on January 8 Graduation covered mathematics physics electricity and atomic structure He also taught atomic structure static and dynamic electricity magnetic theory and aircraft battery construction The program prepares personnel for entry into later aviation mechanic and structural mechanic schools
Marion ALCW met January 14 at 1 30 in church parlors. Devotions covered the meaning of 1966 with Mrs Ronald Meisner leading. Gifts were given, a Bible lesson was discussed, and a business session listed several items. January birthdays include Mrs Merrilldison and Mrs Otto Gisleson. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Miss Mary Margaret Stirk became the bride of Charles Capper Jr at Holy Name Church West Union on Saturday January 23. The mass was at 10 30 a m officiated by Rev Kenneth Ryan. A reception followed at the Colgrove Walker building in Fayette. The couple will reside in Elgin where Capper runs Capper Egg Ave.
Extension Service calendar lists events for late January through February including 4-H club meetings at Illyria, Wadena, Fairfield, and Putnam. Notable entries show Jr. Cattle Feeders tour on Saturday January 30 with organizers Jerry and Jon James, plus Donald Torson for Illyria and Layton Olson for Wadena and Deatra Shaffer for Putnam Southern Stars.
Community notice invites all to Illyria Family Night at Illyria Community Church on Thursday January 28 at 8 00 pm with guest speaker Dr Harry Raplus professor of Education at UIU.
Mr and Mrs J N Hogan returned to their home Sunday evening after an extended stay in Chicago where Mrs Hogan was hospitalized Their son and wife Mr and Mrs Jack Hogan brought them home and returned to Chicago Tuesday afternoon Mrs Hogan is convalescing at home and cannot receive visitors In hospital Mervin Anderson was taken to West Union hospital Sunday afternoon and transferred Monday to University Hospitals Iowa City
Otis Torkelson presided at the Elgin Lutheran Church annual meeting held January 9. Reports were delivered on church activity, Sunday School finances, and education. ballots were prepared for officer elections. Officers elected include President Otis Torkelson and Treasurer Mrs. Harold Kruempel, with plans to resume envelopes for Sunday School and to consider camp fundraising and organist support.
The University of Iowa will award about 490 degrees at mid winter commencement exercises on January 30 at 10 am in the University Field House. One area student Kent Falb, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Falb, will receive a bachelor of science degree.
Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz hosted a Saturday evening gathering at 500. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Gass, Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth, Mr and Mrs Leo Orth, Mr and Mrs Dennis Bear, Mr and Mrs Levi Molokken, Clermont, Mr and Mrs Allan Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Roger Frieden. Prizes were awarded: ladies high Mrs Allan Anderson, ladies low Mrs Levi Molokken, men's high Vel as Orth, men's low Dennis car.
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