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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1965
Page
5
A tuition award established in 1065 by Mrs Grace Miller honors an all but details note the recipient as a student from Hy ot Regaine. The award recognizes academic merit during the prior year and was announced at Upper Iowa University.
A large Sunday gathering at Archie Schroeder home honored visitors and locals. Attendees included Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. Bau man, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Miller, with numerous relatives and neighbors from ElAthryn Vaughn McGregor West Union Madison S. Dakota Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Bible school classes at First Baptist Church closed after noon with six teachers. Methodist classes chose sites as Gay’s begin ting. Elgin Lutheran Church held a program during Sunday worship followed by a congregation dinner.
The two winners Saturday were Glen Odegard and Lene who each won $5. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Tarkelson hosted as Howard and Joe Brackin visited Mrs. Larson for her birthday.
The Wa dena Livestock 4-H Club held a regular meeting on June 7 at Adli’s home. A tour is planned for June 2 at 9 a.m. starting from Billy Erickson’s home followed by a family picnic lunch at Wadend Park. Talks covered first aid for electric injuries and testing for seven way operation. Ricky Matthiesen demonstrated handling a demonstration.
Mr and Mrs Wilder Mattocks entertained at dinner to mark their 25th anniversary. Karla Anne Crew received many gifts at a George Alderson home shower hosted by Mrs Alderson and others for Mrs Paul Crew. Various relatives visited, attended graduations, and joined in family events across Wisconsin and Iowa.
Ill and hospitalized notices from Postville describe Mrs Marie M returning home from Postville Hospital after about five weeks, Mrs Giles Marti discharged Saturday morning following hospitalization since Shoreday, and Mrs Mary Allen entering Postville Hospital Thursday and being released Sunday, with rest planned before returning to work at the Echo office.
Bonita Krose has a new residence at 1627 South Rocky Drive in Midwest City Oklahoma. The change of address appears in local notices and confirms her move within the region.
Mrs. John Howard suffered a burn on her hand in a Saturday morning accident at home. The incident occurred as she was handling a dry material, and she received treatment for the minor burn. Authorities reported no further injuries and no danger to others.
Ken Klinzman leaves for Europe as a representative of the service. He will visit several countries to train, with sessions planned in London, Oslo, and Holland. The trip aims to prepare for service and strengthen international ties.
Congressman John C. Culver announces a $471 095 government contract for Bilton Mobile Home in Guttenberg. The project funds a Job Corps conservation center facility with a mess hall, educational and recreational spaces, an office building, and art spaces.
Elgin Lions Club sponsors a fish fry at Falk's garage in Elgin on Saturday evening June 5.00 p.m. The event aims to raise funds for club activities.
A jumble of names and places records weekend visits and dinners. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durscher in LaCrosse for a check up, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robis Baxter in Kansas, and numerous relatives visiting in West Union Oelwein and Grand Junction among others.
Prairie Farmer notes on shell oiling for eggs to slow moisture loss and gas escape. Illyria event details not explicit. article focuses on farm oiling technique, equipment, timing, and cost.
Mrs. John C. Peck hosted a Friday evening dinner for Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. Ella Schori Georgia and Leo Schori plus Ben Schori and Mark Thomas. A Sunday dinner at the Winneshiek hotel in Decorah honored the couple.
Charles Wenger and Orville Moore repainted the white lines for parking areas and the yellow approaches to alleys. Cliff Christ refreshed picnic tables and benches in the park, adding to the area’s improvements.
Iowa school lunch workers from districts statewide gathered on the Iowa State University campus June 7 to 11 for the sixth School Lunch Short Course II. The program is sponsored by the Institution Management Department and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. Local staff listed include Arlington Mrs Helen Beltz Clermont Mrs Marcella Bergeson Elgin Mrs Mary Howard and Wadena Mrs Genevieve Struss.
A message from the director of the Iown employment Service mobilizes 625 volunteer farm representatives to support a nationwide summer job program for youth. The network assists farmers and farmworkers with employment problems and will coordinate with private and public sectors to address urgent youth unemployment. Names linked to local areas include Clermont Beart Elgin and George Alderson, Wadena.
Iowa State University economist J R Strain notes the national herd shrank again as production per cow rose. In 1964 U S dairy cows produced 7680 pounds, up 4 percent from 1963, while a decade earlier output averaged 1842 pounds per cow. Strain attributes the trend to more specialized dairying with emphasis on feeding breeding and management.
Mr and Mrs James E Knee of skern Waukon announce the engagement of their granddaughter Jeanine Kay Normann to Gary Duane Halverson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Halverson Route 2 Eskader The wedding is set for 8 pm July 3 at Elgin Lutheran Church Elgin
The Kenneth Blockhus family called at the Dale Maupin home in Nashua on Sunday. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. John Juhl in Plainfield and met Mrs. Robert Moore, Allan, and Nancy at the Blockhus home Thursday afternoon.
Tilyrie’s 46th annual Community Day will be held at Slyria Church on Thursday July 1. Events begin at 10 am with contests and sports, fried chicken family dinner at 11:15, a free program at 2 pm featuring Charles Chuck Whitney of Garner, a cafeteria supper at 5 pm, and a home talent play at 3 pm titled Happy Daze in three acts produced with Heuer Publishing Co Cedar Rapids and coached by Mrs. John Grimm Mrs. William Moellering Mrs. John Christen and Eugene Medberry.
The Elgin Public Library launches a summer reading contest for second to seventh graders. Registration is Friday. students report books read, with titles on a parent-signed slip. Ten books earns a member badge and a treat, with a final end date of August 7 and a prize train ride to Weston to visit the courthouse and library. Community clubs donate funds for children's center furnishings and library equipment, continuing joint projects with prior progress from the Progress and Study Clubs.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Moore hosted a dinner at their home Sunday to honor their son Dennis on his confirmation. Attendees included many relatives from Decorah Postville Eskader Cedar Falls Iowa City and Arlene Corrine families plus evening callers Gene Rialverson and family.
Mrs. Harry L. Cline and Stacy entertained the St. Paul s Methodist nursery class at their home Friday afternoon Guests included Keith Hanson Mark Nickels Linda Nickels Suzette Kohls Stacy Lori Anderson Clarence Winkler Jr Brenda Gardner Jimmy Brackin Debra Frieden Dawn Frieden Michael Friederich and Greg Kleppe More items withheld for later publication.
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