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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

5

Iowa Officials Clash Over Liquor Records and Seals

The Iowa governor and the tax commission clash over liquor records and a state seal. The commission will stop keeping liquor temple records as samples were given away, and plans to cut liquor store hours are dropped. The Great Seal cannot be used on stationery, though existing stock will be used. Senators Hoffman and Miller opposed a Kennedy housing bill with $6.1 billion, favoring direct housing aid and $50 million for public facilities for the elderly.

Erbe Iowa Tax Commission State of Iowa Norman Erbe State Executive Council The Tax Commission Senate Hickeglooper Miller Senatote Iy Joana

Wadena Rews Presbyterian Church Social Notes

Church School began the morning service with worship. Youth club hosts from Clermont and Cedar Haggas joined Mr and Mrs Leo Ainworth. they traveled to Savanna Illinois where their son and daughter in law joined them for a banquet after the gathering.

Leo Aineworth Savanna, Ill Arki

Funeral services for John Brackin held in Elgin

Funeral services for John Brackin aged 79 were conducted at Elgin Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon June 20 with burial in West Union Cemetery. He died at University Hospitals in Iowa City after major surgery in which his leg was amputated. An obituary will be published next week.

John Brackin Elgin Baptist Church West Union Cemetery Brackin University Hospitals Iowa City

Masonic Picnic at Elkader Sunday

The annual Northeast Iowa Masonic picnic will be held at Elkader fair grounds on Sunday, June 25. Rev. Mace Crandel will be guest speaker, with other numbers on the program including a magician. All Masons and families are invited. Garnavilla lodge hosts. a picnic dinner will be held.

N.E Iowa Eikader Fair Grounds Mace Crandel Garnavilla Lodge

Vets of WW I Met at Oelwein Sunday

The Veterans of World War I and the Auxiliaries of the 2nd District held a Sunday meeting in Oelwein with a picnic. Seventy eight members attended as the host welcomed attendees and District Past Commander from Dubuque reported on the State Convention at Waterloo held June 6 9 and 10.

Oelwein 2Nd District Layer

Dolling Up Center Street

Mulford of Center Street company J began a project on Center Street, starting work on a street improvement after local approvals.

Center Street

Four-Hers Return From Short Course Delgation

4-H youth return from a county 4-H short course focusing on citizenship. Delegates include Steven ar ling, Bill Schat bach, Robert ich y Als, Conan Grom na Gib son, Everett Rowland and Richard Fritz. Emphasis: building character and personal image to foster better citizenship.

Fe Yeer Devidings County 4-H Dincussil der James Frieden Steven Ar Ling Bill Schatbach A Pein Robert i ' Ichy Als House Conan Grom Na Gibson Everrett Rowland Richard Fritz

18 Clayton county 4-Hers Attend Ames Short Course

A group of 18 Clayton county 4-Hers including Laverne Trude Mark Zie man Luana Paul Amundson Clermont Rudy Possehl Jr James Downey Jerome Link Loren Gotthalis Elkader returned from the annual short course held last week at Ames led by Almer Amundson from Postville. The group was in the citizenship area and urged to continue civic engagement.

Laverne Trude Mark Zieman Luana Paul Amundson Clermont Rudy Possehl, Jr James Downey Jerome Link Loren Gotthalis Elkader Clayton County Ames Almer Amundson Postville

Holstein Cow Sets Regional Record For Milk Production

The Holstein-Friesian Association announces record completion for a registered Holstein cow in the area. Gin Regal Bessie 3650500, owned by Deering Brothers of Clermont, produced 16 077 pounds of milk and 627 pounds of butterfat in 365 days while on twice daily milking as a seven year old.

Holstein - Friesian Association of America Deering Brothers Clermont

Court House Real Estate Transfer Record

Langford and wife transfer property to Jesse J Lanetard and wife. Lots 04 96 and 105 Harriman’s addition Wadena January details unclear. Vehicle mention includes New Cars Chev 4dr station wagon and other models. Names and places appear jumbled. summary reflects available entities and uncertain specifics.

Tranafera Langford Jesse J Jesse J. Lanetard Harrimans Wadena Janice ‘Traum Arling

Fragmentary Post item at Sae eee of the Post

A fragment from the Sa eee of the Post provides limited readable details about a local item. The incomplete text offers no clear event date, names, or place due to damaged OCR.

Post

Flame Cultivation Demonstration Field Day Planned

A field day showcasing flame cultivation, a weed killing method common in southern cotton regions but new to Iowa corn, will start at 9:00 am Friday June 40 on the Independence area farm grounds four and one half miles north on Highway 15. Demonstrations run until noon.

Seeimental Iowa of Independence Hwy

Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Notes

The Pleasant Point Study Club met Tuesday afternoon June 18 with Mrs John Grimm leading roll call answering My Favorite Recreation Area. Mrs Howard Medberry vice president led the business meeting and presented a Birds topic with a bird quiz and a baby picture contest. July promises a psychic month on July 9 at Klocks Island in Fayette.

Pleasant Point John Grimm Rollgall Howard Medberry Klock's Fayette

Will Crown Clayton County Dairy Princess at Festival

Iowa's Dairy Princess Sandra Ferguson of Marshalltown will be a special guest at the Clayton County Dairy Festival at the Clay County Fair Grounds Na- Festival at 8:30 pm. Local nominees include Sharon Zierann Lalkeks Luane Eva Hofer Marion Martha Probert Volga Diana Hilden Postville.

Iowa Sandra Ferguson Marshalltown Clayton County Fair Grounds Na- Princess Sharon Zierann Lalkeks Luane Eva Hofer Marion Martha Probert Volga Diana Hilden Postville

Attend School of Instruction at Mankato

Ei Al Lac peers John Schaer Jc Reierson and Peter M. Keinger attended a school of instruction in Mankato to study new methods and practices with fellow attendees from the group.

Ei al Lac Peers School John Schaer Jc Reierson Peter M. Keinger Mankato

Birth Announcement for Daughter in Medberry Family

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alton Medberry on the seventeenth of a month in 028, to parents listed as Rie and Medberry.

Rie Alton Medberry

George S. Snyder to Speak at Illyria Community Day

George S. Snyder is announced as speaker for Illyria Community Day. The article notes Luther College honor roll details and lists several students including Kathleen I. Seleson of Elgin and other names associated with the event.

Luther Tews Minnesota Kathleen I. Seleson Otto Gieson Elgin

May Bond Sales Hit 44 Percent of Quota

Towans invested $10,087,415 in Series E and H savings bonds during May, boosting the five month total to $71,617,290 for the bond program.

Towans

Attend Okoboji Conference at West Okoboji shores

The Okoboji Conference gathers about 800 attendees June 11 to 14 at West View Lake Shore. Sponsored by Farmers Cooperative Service Co. FESCO and Dodge, the event centers on lectures panel talks and group discussions to improve cooperative management practices. Notable attendees include Warren Seuerbrei Arlington Lyle Gunderson Clermont and Keith Kohler Marion.

Sora Banc Center Mtoe West Vie Lake Farmers Frott Dod Service Co FESCO Dodge Bnown Okeboji Warren Seuerbrei Arlington Lyle Gunderson Patti Susan Kathleen Clermont Keith Kohler Karla Sane Diane Marion Bilden Ghdly Max Medberry Elgin

Elgin O.E.S Bake Sale Planned at Masonic Temple

Elgin Eastern Stars and Clermont group announce a bake sale Saturday evening June 24 at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple in Clermont. Food should be ready by 7 pm and can be delivered to Mrs Jack Adrian if traveling to Clermont. All Eastern Stars asked to furnish baked goods.

Elgin Clermont Masonic Temple Jack Adrian

Watch Children Around Water

Water safety experts urge supervision around all water including creeks lakes rivers and pits. The State Conservation Commission cautions parents to monitor youngsters and prohibit unsupervised play. Summer programs offer swimming classes and playground activities. A bake sale by the Jr High Methodist Camp Sieving is planned with donations welcome.

State Conservation Commission Jr. High Methodist Camp

Brockhus couple to observe 40th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs M J Brockhus will mark their fortieth wedding anniversary on Sunday June 25 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

M. J. Brockhus East Clermont Lutheran Church

Clayton County Extension Calendar Notes June Events

The calendar lists events at farms and extension offices in Clayton County. Highlights include a tree shearing demonstration at A. J. Meyer farm on June 22 at 9 30 a m and a North East Iowa Angus field day at Oliver Johnson farm on June 25.

A. J. Meyer Farm North East Iowa Oliver Johnson Farm Ermine Bante Washington D Pra

Yvonne West Weds June 1 at Little Brown Church

Announcement reports Yvonne West marrying June 1 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Union Cedar Rapids. The bride, a graduate and current accountant for the U S Gypsum Co. in Fort Dodge, is noted in the notice.

Lawrence West Oe Little Brown Church Nashua U. S. Gypsum Co Ft. Dodge

Luther Summer School Opens with 235 Enrollees

The first session of Luther College summer school opened June 13 with 235 students from one state and one foreign country. The session runs through July 15 and the second session from July 37 through August 19. Local students include Clermont Carol Jean Swengon Elgin Randine Hanson and Julia Wettleson.

Luther College Summer School Decora Clermont Carol Jean Swengon Elgin — Randine Hanson Julia Wettleson

Blockhus couple to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs M J Blockhus will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house this Sunday June 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at East Clermont Lutheran church. A brief program at 2 15 p.m. will be held for relatives and friends.

M. J. Blockhus East Clermont Lutheran Church

Music Damp Opens at SUI Music Camp in Iowa City

The 12th state music camp at The State University of Iowa opened Sunday and runs through June 30 with 385 young Iowans attending. More than 250 join the band program, with 202 in band only and 8 in multiple divisions. Local students include Baumgartner and Baldwin as the group prepares two free concerts at Iowa Memorial Union on June 25 at 3:00 pm and June 30 at 8:00 pm.

Wil State University of Iowa Are ‘Baumgartner Bigin Gedumgartner Maureeen Baldwin Wadena Iowa Memorial Union

Thompson Hospitalized at Rochester Methodist Hospital

Thompson is hospitalized at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, for treatment. Remaining details are unclear from the fragment.

Methodist Rochester Minn

Annual Event Speaker at Illyria Community Day

Nore Snyder pastor of Montezuma Methodist will speak at Illyria Community Day on June 29. A 1936 Elgin HS and 1943 Boston University School of Theology grad, he served multiple Methodist charges including Courtdale-Larkaville and Rey Moines before joining Leon and then Montezuma churches. His wife Dorothy, Newton native and Newton-Wellesley graduate, has been a Montezuma school nurse for three years. their son lived in Eigin and raises Taille aa.

Nore S. Snyder Montezuma Methodist Church Dorothy Newton Mass Newton- Wellsley Montezuma Eigin

Nato Attack Exercise Highlights Army Soldier Harold Guyer

Pfc. Harold L. Guyer of the 8th Division's 16th Infantry, son of Mr and Mrs Jess E Guyer, entered the Army in May 1980. He trained at Fort Riley Kansas and arrived overseas last October amid a Nato attack exercise.

Army Harold L. Guyer Jess E. Guysrtik Inih NATO Ir Ie Infanitry Arny Fort Riley Kans

New Books Added to Elgin Library Catalog

The Elgin library announces new titles across juvenile and general audiences including works on American history, classics, biographies, adventure, and science. Notable entries include Yankee Traitor, Gettysburg, Don Quixote, and The World of Great Letters, with the last six titles gifted by local residents.

Elgin Library America Robert Lee Pratt Case Kantor Harry Hary Hurd Caroline Mason Black Stallion Farley Antonacci Woodcraft Scott Key Stevenson Robin Hood Pyle Red Red Regorter Johnson Brighty Henry Buehr Petershane Adall Thane Yankee Pasha Marshall Gunther Mulford Cervantes Schuster Trees Elgin

Extension Service Calendar of Events

Friday June 23 District Extension Conference Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4H Club tour 9 30 am D Lene Krueger Boys and Girls 4 H Club County officers County Extension office 8 pm Wednesday June Lamb Grading end in Marineline Day Ossian 7 30 Livestock Judging ng Workout Meio Buying Station Elgin pan Thursday June Farm City iee Committee meeting 8 pm County Extension office 4H Girls Demonstration Helpers 1 30 pm County Extension office Friday Luna 30 Carrington Ctyb Sklyle By ment Farm Field Day 0

Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Asm D'Lene Krueger County Officers Ossian Meio Elginpan Luna Carrington

Farewell Supper for Gehrings Before Burlington Move

A farewell supper and singing were held at the Apostolic Christian Church Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Uriel Gehring and Bradley who are moving to Burlington. Mr. Gehring will continue his work at Ft. Madison as he did at De.

The Apostolic Christian Church Uriel Gehring Bradley Burlington Gehring Ft. Madison

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Wadena Rews Presbyterian Church He Tay Pies Id Ani Elbua Oslo Cedar Haggas Ferry Zee Ani Oe Eninesaisons Salter Masonic Val Court House News El‘agon Felco Pleasant, Point Will Crown Clayton Co Dairy Princess George S. Snyder Illyria Yvonne West Luther Summer School Extension Service
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