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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
5
The Iowa welfare department forms a 23 member committee to design a Medicare style program for needy citizens under 65 while federal plans for seniors roll out. Funding relies on federal cost sharing, and the legislature may need to approve any new state effort amid broader poverty and policing policy discussions.
Thomas Gorgas Dean Platt and son canoed the Turkey River from Clermont through Elgin to Elkader on a Sunday trip praised by the Iowa State Conservation office as among the state’s most beautiful. They reported exceptionally scenic nature throughout the journey.
Honored on the 59th wedding anniversary Walter Ash Sr of West Union was feted at a family picnic held Sunday July 3. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash and Crayton with numerous relatives in attendance from Overland Park Webster City Bea man Oelwein Fayette Postville Clermont and West Union including Walter Ash Jr Lori Debby Richard Nancy and many others.
The Wadena Public Library invites all ages from grade 1 to adults to join The Prospector reading program this summer. If enough children attend a Thursday reading hour 10:15 to 11:00 will be added for grades 1 through 4 and pre school. Volunteers needed to help with storytelling and traveling library activities. Library hours: Mandy night 7 to 4 Wednesday 2 to 5 Thursday 2 to 4 Friday 2 to 6 bake sale by Wadena Detain Glut and band event at Wadena Shelter July 12 to raise funds for civic projects.
The County Legion and Auxiliary met in Wadena with Commander Ceorge Aldyson announcing a program of piano by Timmie Baldwin vocal solo by Marshal Brey and numbers by the "Al Stars" Band plus tap dancing by Julia and Jody Corbin. Delegates Mrs Madge Murray and Mrs Betty Brackin were chosen for Des Moines July 2 22 lunch followed.
A July 4th picnic at John Butikofer's home drew numerous relatives. Attendees included Louis Butikofer of Elgin Mas, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Strong of Arlington Massachusetts, Herman Schupbach and George Schupach families, Harold Peck and James Schlee family, Marvin Schroeder of Postville, Orlando Loftsgard family, Wim Torkelson, Lewis and De Ann Butikofer and their families, Stan Shaffer and Kim Wadena, Leo Gage of Evansdale, Gene Samek of Hawk Eye, Bernard Loftsgard Jr., and Randy Clark.
The Bartuncks moved to Cedar Rapids last weekend and were followed by the Donald Sutters who bought their new home from the former residents. The Ekner Meyers plan to move back to their own home soon.
Medicare approves full participation for Mercy Hospital Oelwein and Palmer Hospital West Union enabling coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries.
Herbert M. Ash reports that acreage diversion programs and higher grain exports have cut Government storage and handling costs. In fiscal year 1881 charges were 1,162,090 a day, now reduced to a much lower figure, marking real progress toward stabilized farm supplies.
The Friendship Birthday Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ed Boleyn to celebrate her birthday. Members present included Mrs Anne Howard Leon Shepard Metta Krueger Bertha Lehman Ida Cummings C T Fjelstal George Vaughn and Grace Evans with Clara Muehlethaler. Mrs Ida Pulfer was unable to attend but sent a gift. Guests were Mrs Ida Christen Mrs Arthur Lantz and Nathan Lembke.
Senator Mills of Marshall town, Republican lieutenant governor candidate, will visit Fayette on Friday July 15. Don L. Kimball announced a noon Dutch Treat luncheon at the Garbee Complex, Upper Iowa University, followed by a tour of the northeast Fayette area where the proposed lake project is centered.
A town football team defeated the country team by a slim margin Monday evening but suffered costly injuries. Henry McMillan dislocated his ankle at first base and was taken to Paostville Hospital where a cast was applied. Don Sutter also injured his right knee cartilage in practice and remains at home.
A one-winged red tailed hawk named Herky is being cared for by 15 year old Bruce Strampe in El kader after being found in a field near St Olaf. He will join the State Conservation Commission traveling wildlife display.
Mr and Mrs Louis Koevenig celebrate forty years of marriage with an open house at their Postville apartment on July 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event invites relatives and friends, with no invitations or gifts requested.
Sharon Buckdasher daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Ruckdash er has finished a nine month program at Kate Commercial College in Business Machine Filing and Accounting. She now works in the Payroll Dept at 3M in St Paul Minnesota. Her present address is 1871 Walnut St Apt 3 St Paul Minnesota.
Mrs Dora Lehmi is listed as a patient at Postville Hospital with attention of the staff and awaiting further treatment updates.
Mr and Mrs Hobert Kohler and son Scott of Vero Beach Florida visited here last week guesting with Mrs Clara Baumgartner through Saturday morning They attended a dinner at Ave Robert Moore's Wednesday evening A picnic dinner and gathering at Elgin park followed on Tuesday evening with many guests listed from nearby towns and families including Mr and Mrs Louis Keevenig Leo Grether and others
The 50th anniversary of Theodore Loftsgard and Emma Amundson was celebrated Sunday at Marion Lutheran Church with about 200 guests. The couple, married June 25, 1916, at East Clermont Church, were honored by their family and local friends.
Nye Wie Hererson was celebrated on her birthday Wednesday evening in her home with a gathering of friends and family. Attendees included Oliver Torkelson Clara Hetlum C T Fjelstul Belva Snyder Helen Blockhus Joe Wander and many others with Mr and Mrs Lawrence West Mr and Mrs Fred Butikofer and Kendall Debbie Wander and Becky among the guests.
The sixth Anderson reunion was held Sunday in Phelps park Decorah with thirty six attendees from Decorah Elgin Postville West Union Wadena Parkersburg Elkader and Elgin. US Officers elected for next year were Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. John Longmuir.
June brought about 5.26 inches of rain, the most in four years. 1962 had 6.34 inches and 1963 only 1.45 inches. Over 20 years, June 1947 was the wettest at 14.25 inches and 1963 the driest. July opened with light showers easing a two week heat spell.
Henry McMillan of Postville is hospitalized with a severe compound dislocation of the ankle from a softball injury during Elgin's July 4 celebration.
Farmers were reminded that petitions nominating a farmer to serve as an ASC community committeeman may be filed anytime after July 1. F Herbert M. Ashelini said the announcement clarifies that petitions can be filed year round and that any local resident eligible to take part in ASC programs may vote and hold office.
The 24th Guyer reunion took place at Twin Bridges Park on June 26, 1966. Attendees included Mr. Mac Guyer of Waterloo, multiple Guyer families from Hawkeye Clermont Garnavillo Postville Elgin and surrounding areas, and accompanying spouses and children.
Mrs. Oliver Larson hosted a pantry shower on Monday July 4 at her home for bride-elect Pam Wilson of Priceville NL, fiance Ronald Halverson. Readings by Mrs. Milfred Olson and Mrs. Ames Olson, with games and gift opening followed by a gift-sending. Attendees included Pam Wilson and many neighbors and relatives. two guests sent regrets.
The Veterans of World War and the Ladies Auxiliary plan their regular meeting on Sunday July 10 at the Elgin Legion hall with a 12:30 p.m. picnic dinner. All members are urged to attend if possible. Mrs Celia Thomen and Mrs Ida Christen were recent visitors of Mrs Lebman.
Northwestern Bell manager R Q Link announces intrastate long distance reductions effective Saturday July 9. Savings range from 5 to 20 cents on a 3 minute call, with larger cuts after 8 p m and Sundays. total annual savings exceed 3.3 million for Iowa users. All calls over 47 miles affected. collect charges on station to station calls expanded. changes result from Iowa Commerce Commission discussions and equipment improvements.
Ser ia Clue memopers held three June story hours. Mrs. Sutter hosted 45 children with a Flag Day program of stories and songs. Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Dummermuth led an animal theme on June 21 with Jay Dummermuth sharing his white rabbit and 28 children. Renae Dummermuth led finger plays, Stacey Cline read an original lamb poem. June 23 featured Mrs. Parkelson and Mrs. Hens with sets and finger plays for all. Children invited to Tuesday 2:00 p.m. story hour. Amundsons earned High Adventure Club membership, Ramona Larson read qualifying books, six spots remain for Elgin Library Reading Club participants.
ASCS Fayette County selects farms at random for spot checks to verify acreage and land use meet feed grain program rules. Twenty five percent of farms, including all ASCS employees and committee members, are checked. farmer certification now accepted. Estimated annual savings reach one million dollars in Iowa and four thousand dollars in Fayette County.
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