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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
5
Legislators endure a longer session as spring weather fuels restlessness. Senate and House, under Democratic and Republican control respectively, agree on reapportionment sub districting and civil service reform but remain divided on taxes. Both sides expect higher overall tax loads while seeking property tax relief.
State officials warn of an extended spring fire season as drought and hot dry winds persist. Fires scorch Stone State Park and Shimek State Forest, while Stephens and Thousand A Unit forests report losses. A cigarette and campfires threaten dry areas. public caution urged to protect camping season.
A long social listing from Wadena recounts Roberta Humphrey's Friday night honoring party with relatives from Cedar Rapids Arlington Rowler and Des Moines attending. Raymond Harmohry and Terry Syverson wed at Lutheran Church in Independence. Various families visited relatives, celebrated birthdays, graduations, and shared picnics at Echo Valley Park with extended kin from Cedar Falls Waterloo Oregon and beyond.
L-Cpl Larry Halverson, son of Mr and Mrs DeVere Halverson, is reported in fair condition with chest and arm wounds suffered on patrol. He was on the hospital ship USS Sanctuary and has served in Viet Nam since August 1 1966.
A father and son group from the Lutheran Holy Dei Church in City embarked on a local recreation trip along the Turkey River toward Elkader on the first Saturday. About 32 canoes carried 78 people, with most camping at Clermont Park and a few near Elgin bridge. The outing, planned annually by the group, was sponsored by Fred Dorteim, geology professor at the University of Iowa, familiar with the area from previous surveys for Swiss Lakes Est.
Mr and Mrs Donald Minkler of Triwbberry Point announce the engagement of their daughter Nan Y Mas to Orville West Jr nephew of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimm of Elgin. The wedding is planned for July 135.
Northeast Iowa Area One Vocational Technical School Calmar invites enrollments in a Clerical Program starting September 4, 1867. The 36 week course covers Turing Record Keeping Communication Skills Human Relations Office Machines Business Math Clerical Practice and Office Management with individual instruction and work observation to fit occupational goals. Send inquiries to the Northeast Iowa Area One School Calmar Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Thompson invite friends to attend an open house honoring their silver wedding anniversary at Zigin Lutheran Church on Sunday June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Karl Lembke accepts a district manager role with Kelvinator Manufacturing Company in Des Moines. The Lembke family plans to move to Des Moines in July, with the home office listed as Omiaha.
Open House committee meeting on Friday June 2 at 9 am. 4-H club meetings and tours take place June 2 3 and 5 with locations in Putnam Wadena Clermont Algoria and Fayette. Rally night June 6 at Fayette High School gym. Conservation Needs Inventory Updating meeting June 7 in Oelwein. Manpower Coordinating Committee meeting June 7 in West Union. 4-H Council meeting June 8 at the County Extension Office.
Final preparations are underway for 4-H Rally Night at Fayette High School Gym on June 6 at 7 45 p m. The annual meeting will elect the 1967 68 4 H Council, with a report on Junior Leadership and plans for entertainment refreshments and participation by members parents and friends.
The State Conservation Commission urges drivers to slow down and be vigilant for wildlife young on highways. Movements of young animals near roads are unpredictable, and motorists should approach with caution to spare both young creatures and adult game as part of this year’s stock. Elana Broadwater, daughter of Mr and Mrs Broadwater of Mankato, Minn, visited Elgin with grandparents Clarence Muchlethal ers.
Commencement for DeSales graduates set for Friday evening June 3 in the high school gymnasium. Francis Becker of the Iowa Supreme Court will deliver the address. Bosker studied at St Louis University and Washington University and belongs to Dubuque County, Iowa State, and American Bar associations. Baccalaureate services were at St Francis DeSales Church on Sunday May 28. The St Peter’s graduate list includes William Fassbinder and Edward McNeil.
Twelve Upper Iowa College seniors were honored Thursday for their work in the Tutor Society on campus. Each received a Certificate of Merit for aiding fellow students and the college. Presentations were made by Dave Kiple and Dave McCormick. Recipients include Barbara Gibbs Botchert and Merlin L. Butikofer of Elgin.
The 4 H judges for the girls achievement show will train June 8, 1930 in the Farm Bureau Meeting room. Twenty one clubs are to supply one exhibit each from the county fair list. Evelyn Thiele will judge exhibits and a yeast baking demonstration by Margie Tilers and Diane Mueller will be part of training. Newly elected county council members Linda Melmberg Diane Adams Karen Kammerer and Ruth Meyers will assist.
Airman Stanley D. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Allan Anderson has been promoted to Airman Second Class effective May 1 He is stationed at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota and serves as a fuel specialist in the base unit
The Methodist Men sponsor the annual picnic Thursday at 5 30 p m at the Elgin grade school grounds. Boys and girls are to bring outdoor game equipment for the ball game before supper. Serving starts at 7 p m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your own service and covered dish.
The Elgin Lions Club annual fish fry is set for Saturday June 24 at Falk's garage. Prizes include an IHC Cub Cadet tractor with mower, a week long vacation at Tee Pee Tonka Resort in Minnesota, and other prizes.
The 1967 two year exchange between Clayton County Iowa and Hamp shire County Massachusetts will run June 29 to July 10. Thirty seven 4-H members and four adults from Clayton County will visit Massachusetts and stay with 4-H families. Activities include tours of Pioneer Valley University of Massachusetts Boston Cape Cod Massachusetts State House heritage trail cranberry bogs tobacco fields Plymouth Rock and Atlantic Ocean visits. They will stop at Niagara Falls en route home and visit Expo 67. Delegation members include Patty Amundson Donna Frieden Elsie Hanson Georgene Lenth Deborah Schultz Beckie Thompson Donna Troester Deborah Walter Matthew Erickson Dennis Glawe Jeff Klinge Rick Lenth David Monroe James Moon Bill Radioff Steve Schroeder Dick Wessels and Larry Wilker. Mrs. Evelyn Thiele Extension Home Economist will lead with Mr L A Schievelbein and another man to be named assisting.
Les ter Moeller announces an open house in the new extension office Saturday June 17 from 1 to 4 pm to mark 50 years of extension work in Fayette County. A planning committee has been appointed and will publicize further observance plans.
Rodger and Scott Caspers of Cedar Rapids were weekend guests in the home of Harry L. Cline, staying for a short visit and social time over the weekend.
The Elgin American Legion vehicle safety check set a record with 318 vehicles passing, 292 cars inspected, 22 requiring service, 18 corrected, 180 with seat belts and 36 with rear belts. Trucks totaled 26 with none needing service. Notes thanks to Legion and Community Club members for support.
The Sunny Dale Club met at Bernard Hanson's home on day 23 with good attendance of women writers and guests. Officers were nominated for president Quo Blockhus treasurer Ernest Gulsvig and secretaries Helen Blockhus Verle Coffin. Meeting included visiting sewing carpet bags. next gathering planned for September.
About 250 musicians joined the 40th annual Iowa Bandmasters Association convention at the University of Town. Arden Greener of Valley High School was among the attendees during the three day event beginning Thursday May 25 under IBA President Frederick C. Ebbs, director of bands at SUL.
Clayton County Extension calendar lists events from May 31 district conference in Dubuque at 10:00 a.m. to June 7 4-H Conference and delegate meeting at Extension Office 8:00 p.m. Includes Camp Trainees in Pine Bluff Decorah June 1 at 9:30 a.m. and other 4-H activities at Backbone State Park and Extension Office across dates.
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