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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

5

Loveless to Head Governor's Policy Committee

Loveless selected to head the committee guiding the Democratic Party platform for the national convention. Mitchell, in New York for convention tasks, says the Paley committee's issues include uncommitted presidential electors on ballots. Loveless panel will propose platform reforms before the July 11 Los Angeles gathering. The article also notes federal judge nominations and Iowa highway patrol staffing plans.

Herschel C. Loveless Perl Derr Ithe Detrio- Wiene Clea Oe Fecmitteeman Dodge Mitchell Paley New York Los Angeles

New Addresses for Mr and Mrs Jack S Murray

Mr and Mrs Jack S Murray have moved to a new address as listed in this week’s society notices. The entry confirms the couple’s updated residence and connection to the local community listings.

Jack S. Murray

Hospitalized in Oelwein Mercy, Donald Gardner

Fragmentary report notes Donald Gardner of Oelwein hospitalized at Mercy Hospital. Other details are unclear due to text damage.

Sis Donald Gardner A. Ec Mercy Oelwein

Nancy Lou Daughtee Born to Otis Kelson family

Mrs Otis Kelson announce the birth of Nancy Lou, born Monday May 9 at Postville Hospital to Mr and Mrs Kelson. Strong are parents of Dahighter.

Daughtee Otis ‘Kelson Nancy Lou Mr. and Ee Strong Dahighter Postville Hospital

Bible school begins at Presbyterian church in town

Wadena News reports Bible school starts Tuesday May 31 at the Presbyterian church and ends June 10 with a Friday June 10 program at 11:00 a.m. Parents invited to picnic, exhibit of children’s work. Sunday schedule listed.

Bible School Presbyterian ‘Church Lecy Martin Kinger Biinten Barbara TAB Youth Fellowship

New Post Office Dedicated Saturday in Elgin

Elgin unveiled its new post office with a Saturday dedication at the city park. Vice President of the National Association of Postmasters Buster Da read a letter from Postmaster General Summerfield while Henry McMillan received a history of the post office department and project details. An open house followed, with coffee and doughnuts as about 100 residents attended.

Elgin City Park Buster da the Nations Kai Peet Venport Cly Summerfield Henry McMillan McMillan

Ask Voters to Appove Co Conservation Board

Valley High commencement May 23 announced valedictorian Alan J Davis and Kathleen Gisleson with four year averages of 96. Salutatorians Deon Jennings and Paul Hanson tied at 94. About 2,000 attended. graduates with 80+ four year average included Eloise Lantz, Danice Anderson, Kathleen Amundson, Bonnie Taylor, Jean Amundson, Bob Dietz, David Rien, Billy Cook, Elsie 0.

Valley High Alan J. Davis Kathleen Gisleson Deon Jennings Paul Hanson Supt. Moore Eloise Lantz Danice Anderson Kathleen Amundson Bonnie Taylor Jean Amundson Bob Dietz David Rien Billy Cook Elsie 0

Crider Twins to Take Chicago Audit Firm Positions

Kenneth and Keith Crider, Luther College graduates, plan to move to Chicago in August to work for a public accounting firm that specializes in audit services. Kenneth earned Summa Cum Laude and Keith Cum Laude honors.

Crider Twins Kenneth Keith Luther College Chicago Luther

Baringer Accepts Kimball Challenge In Debate Offer

Maurice Baringer of Oelwein accepted Donald Kimball of Fayette's challenge to debate reapportionment. Both seek the Republican state representative nomination. Baringer favors one house by area and one by population with no population factor in the area house. He agrees to an open forum meeting in Fayette County if arranged.

Maurice .Baringer Oelwein Donald Kimball Fayette Kimball Baringer Kimbell Fayette County

Annual Meeting at Illyria Church

The Illyria Community Church will hold its annual congregational meeting Sunday evening in June. Elections for officers for the 1960-61 church year will occur, with several agenda items to follow. A dessert will be shared in the church parlor after the meeting. members should bring a dessert and service. Otas Rothlisb is the current chairman.

Illyria Community Church Otas Rothlisb

Valley High Juniors Win Iowa Summer Science Scholarships

Two Valley High juniors Jan et Gehring and Janice Kamp won summer scholarships to the University of Iowa summer science school for secondary students from June 13 to August 10. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, will have Jan et studying zoology and mathematics and Kamp chemistry and mathematics. Carol Swenson is an alternate. A second program at Mankato State College Minnesota offers similar courses with local juniors selected to participate, including Carol.

Valley High Janet, Gehring Janice Kamp Atend University of Iowa National Science Foundation Carol Swenson Mankato State Mankato Minn Caro

Clayton County Extension Calendar Highlights Dairy Festival and 4-H Events

Clayton County Extension calendar lists events from June Dairy Festival at National Fair Grounds with serving 5 to 9 pm and Dairy Princess crowning at 8:30, through June 3 4-H Style Show and Rally Day at Elkeder and High School, to June 6 4-H Convention in Ames and June 8 farm demonstration at Eldon Kruse. Several club activities include 4-H groups, Garnerville Gophers, Valley Feeders, and Junior Farmers.

Clayton County National Fair Grounds Johnny Ketelson State G Safety Council Board Farm Bureau Elkeder Valley Elkader High School Tugeday Garnaville Gophers Volge aArnay Weay Ames

Iowa State Holds 89th Commencement Ceremony

The eighty-ninth annual Commencement program at Iowa State University concluded Saturday morning with 1,058 graduates receiving degrees and certificates. President James H. Hilton greeted each graduate as diplomas were awarded, followed by a reception in Memorial Union with graduates, families, and faculty. Names listed include Clermont Keith Aanes, Volga Donne Sloan, Postville Howard G. Halverson, and others from Home Economics Education and Forestry.

Iowas State University Ames Memorial Union James H. Hilton Clermont Keith Aanes Lloyd Ammes Volga Donne. Sloan le! Sloan Postville Howard G. Halverson Forestry Geyhard Halverson

Crippled Children Clinics Start Soon

State Services for Crippled Children will conduct clinics in Decorah on Thursday June 9 to provide medical evaluation and care for crippled children. The Roberta School at Decorah Avenue and Riverside hosts the event, serving residents of Howard, Chickasaw, Fayette, and surrounding counties.

Decorah PB Youngs

Fire damages brooder house at three week old chicks

A kerosene burning brooder stove started a blaze in a brooder house housing three week old chicks. The fire damaged the structure and likely affected the flock viability. no injuries reported.

Henderson Prairie 4H Club Meeting Notes May 16

The Henderson Prairie 4H Club met May 16 at Jane Andersons home. President James Rowland led the group with a demonstration on Artificial Respiration. Dean Anderson spoke on Making Tractors for Highway Operations. Plans for the 4-H tour were set. The meeting adjourned with refreshments served by Mrs. Anderson. Marilyn Anderson reported.

Henderson Prairie Jane Anderson James Rowland Dean Anderson Kmc Anderson Marilyn Anderson

Graduate Dorothy Arend Finishes High School After 20 Years

Dorothy Arend of Algo completed high school after a 20 year gap since junior year. She left in the eleventh grade, married, and later chose to finish her education, with two sons now supporting her milestone.

Dawson Clark Dawson Dawson, Jr Ulmer Robert Clayt Clayt Parkin Merle Sawyer Earlville Community Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Auxiliary The American Legion of Wadena Clark Dorothy Arend Algo Saiplome

Library Closure Notice for Book Return Deadline

The library will close from June 13 to July 2 for cataloging by high school volunteers. All books must be returned by June 11. No books will be checked out June B. Mrs. Belya Snyder, librarian.

Belya Snyder

Winning Numbers Report for Saturday May 28 Draws

Lottery results list numbers drawn at p m and evening sessions with identities of winners Monin Wenger Mrs Wm Torkelson and Mrs Robert Hanson named among those who claimed prizes.

Monin Wenger Wm. Torkelson Robert Hanson

Larson Family Vacation Plans to Florida and New Orleans

Mr and Mrs Perry Larson and daughters Judy and Patty will depart Friday for a two week vacation in Florida and New Orleans.

Perry Larson Judy Patty Florida New Orleans

Social Security Help In West Union June 8 22

A Social Security Administration representative from Waterloo will be in West Union at the Court House on June 8 and 22 from 1 a.m. to 12 noon to assist persons filing applications for federal old age survivors or disability insurance benefits and to issue social security account numbers and employer identification numbers.

Social Security Administration District Waterloo West Union Court House

Homemakers Meet in Orran Bane Home Orran Bane

The Illyria Homemakers Club met Friday afternoon May 20 at the Orran Bane home. Twelve members attended. Mrs. Forrest Shaffer read two poems and urged attendance at a Meet Your Candidate gathering in Fayette the next evening. A skit titled Food is Your Best Buy was presented by Hazel Rita Rubens. Mrs. Harry Feller led a Civil Defense lesson and plans were made for a special meeting to discuss firefighting equipment. This was the last meeting until September when the Organiza tion Tea will be hosted by Mrs. Forrest Shaffer.

Illyria Homemakers Club Orran Bane Forrest Shaffer

Honored 3 Edwin Sundberg Receives Service Certificate

Edwin Sundberg of Madrid was awarded a certificate recognizing over 50 years as a funeral director and embalmer by the Iowa Convention of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.

Edwin Sundberg Madrid Iowa

Burns from camping lantern injure John Dake in Central City

John Dake of Central City suffered severe burns to the face and arms when a camping lantern exploded recently. The incident occurred while he was camping, with authorities noting the accident caused significant injuries and prompting medical treatment.

John Dake Central City Dake

Graduation Exercises at Luther College Honors 216 Graduates

Graduation exercises at Luther College Sunday afternoon May 29 awarded Bachelor of Arts degrees to 216 seniors. Dr. Theodore Blegen of the University of Minnesota spoke at the outdoor Nustad Field ceremony. Notable graduates included Clermont Janice Olson Tosittengar, Corrine Rypestol, and Paul Bradben t among others.

Luther College Theodore ©. Blegen University of Minnesota Graduate School Nustad Field Clermont Janice Olson Tosittengar Elmer Olson Elgin Keith Crider Kenneth Crider R. A. Crider Corrine Rypestol Christine Rypestol Volga - Paul Bradbent A. Christensen

Follow Sanitation With Chemicals for Fly Knockout

Cattlemen who reduce fly breeding areas have a good chance to control flies with chemicals this summer. Maximum control depends on spraying fly resting places such as shelter walls fences feed banks and nearby foliage. Apply 4 102 gallons per 1000 sq ft using Diazin diaz Korlan or malathion to reach runoff level. Frequency depends on chemical sanitation and weather. Reapplication timed by fly population buildup after each spray.

Fayette County Voters Consider Conservation Board

In Fayette county voters face June 6 for a measure to create a county conservation board. Similar moves have passed in over 50 Iowa counties as boards operate in Bremer Winneshiek Chickasaw and Dubuour counties. A five member board would have power to levy funds, accept land gifts, lease or buy land, and develop recreational facilities for residents.

Iowa Co Conservation Commission Fayette County Fayette and al Klamakee Bubuour County Conservation Board Fayette Amk

C and E Indees Triumph Over Ft Atkinson 5 3

Don Olson hit a three base in the second inning driving in two runs as the C and E Indees beat Ft Atkinson 5 to 3 on Sunday. The Indees also defeated Waukon 14 to 8 on Memorial Day, with the next game set for Sunday evening against Denver.

C & E Indees Don Olson Ft. Atkinson Indees Waukon Beeat Denver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Loveless T National Farm ‘Policy Comm Senate At ‘Committee Eisenhow-texs Roy L Highway Patrol David Herrick Herrick National Safety Council Lemrasse Railenge Wadena News United Brethren Church Ella Voshell Ben Hulbert Irabatt Aeeny Verdell- Hulbert Terry, Clerm Hulbert Appove Co. Conservation Board Crider Ilyria Aera Renee E Youngeter Bremer Counte Promnet Winneshier County Chickasaw County Sites County Conservation Board U.S. Savings Bonds
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