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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
5
Republicans adopted a forward platform in Des Moines after a floor fight. An amendment passed 2191 to 1272 removing a plank to appoint three state officials by the governor, who are now elected by the people. The platform also calls for returning to June primaries after the 1965 law moved them to September.
The Rev. Lee Rey Collins was reassigned to St. Paul’s Methodist in Elgin and Syria Community Churches by the North Town Conference. The conference met at Mason City from June 12 to 16.
The Fayette County Republican Central Committee plans a July 4 picnic at Maynard Park featuring an 11 am parade assembling south of the Community Hall at 10730 am. Participants include bands floats horses bikes fire trucks and antique cars with 1986 candidates for state and national offices. Bob Johnson and Bill Murray along with local candidates will speak. Children on ponies require an adult. Prizes up to 7.50 for parade entries. free coffee and soft drinks provided. rain plan moves dinner to the Maynard Community Hall.
A heavy rain fell Saturday night totaling one inch, lifting June’s total to 4.78 inches. An earlier Echo report overstated June rainfall. Monday night brought another half inch, with more rain forecast for month’s end.
The Donald Gardner family moved into their new pre constructed home on June 1. The dwelling measures 24 by 40 feet and sits on a cement foundation with a basement. Mrs Arthur Herrling left on June 28 for Ames to attend a Presbyterian synodical meeting.
The Wadena News reports the Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church met in church parlors on Thursday afternoon June 23 with hostesses Mrs. Paul Crandall and Mrs. Naomi Crandall. Nine members attended. reports from secretary and treasurer were read. gifts and donations noted.
Larry Popenhagen, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Popenhagen, suffered a lawn mower accident injuring his foot. His large toe was removed at the first joint and two small toes were badly mangled. He was taken to West Union hospital.
The Bells on Independence Day movement spreads across the nation as millions ring bells at 2 p.m. Eastern on July Fourth. From Senate resolution 25 in 1963 to governors proclamations, the custom has revived the holiday’s solemn tone with bell ringing, radio and TV programs, and public notices. Vic Sloane of Warren, Connecticut urges children to ring bells and celebrate democracy and liberty on America’s birthday.
Students admitted to the High Adventure Reading Club last week include Jill Teck Kathy Olson Kay Smpehl Patti Torkelson Connie Frederick. Members qualifying for the trip are Jane Ogle Stacey Cline JoAnn Brackiin Cindy Butikofer Julie Frieden Elaine Olson. Jill Fauser led the four week reading with 60, followed by Diane Halverson 53 and Julie Frieden 80. Thirty two students read ten or more books to qualify during June.
Nominating petitions have been received for two candidates for the Clayton County Soil Conservation District commissioner election to be held at the Clayton County Fair Grounds on National Thursday July 14. Voting is from 5 pm to p.m. Both nominees James E. Nading of Strawberry Point and Bernard Hanson of Elgin are assistant commissioners seeking six year terms. All land owners or operators in the district may vote or nominate.
The Elgin Echo reports a community July 4 celebration at the Elgin grade school grounds with sports starting at 2:30, a 6 to 7 pm picnic, events through the evening, and a 10 pm fireworks display by the Elgin firefighters. It notes a dissolution of the Elgin Echo partnership between James Hermen and Vince Bartunek, with Hermen sole operator moving forward, and Bartunek relocating to Cedar Rapids with his family.
Restaurants including Clermont-Flack's Pringle Cafe Riverside Cafe Elgin Sam's Drive In Wadena Phillip's Tavern and Valley Inn received a Special Service Award from the Iowa Association for Retarded Children. The honor cites participation in the Iowa Restaurant Association Coffee Day on March 18 or 19 when restaurants served coffee free while guests donated to the cause.
Revised schedule lists concerts and rehearsals across Elgin Wadena Clermont and Parades from July 4 to August 3. Key dates show July 4 Elgin parade July 30 Clermont, and multiple rehearsals at Valley.
The Echo asks all news and ad copy for next week's issue be submitted as soon as possible. With July 4 on Monday no mail service and Tuesday crowded, plus the Echo partnership dissolved and staff short, contributors are urged to submit news copy at the earliest opportunity.
Senior CBY members gathered at Abe Haheger’s home on June 20 for a wiener toast and to elect officers for the coming year. Pat Johnson was named President with Jim Zurbriggen as Vice President and Karen Krueger as Secretary and Assistant Pianist. Treasurer Alice Hackmann and Crossroads reporter Lee Boleyn were also chosen, with a Singspiration and ice cream to close the event.
The Elgin Lions Club fish fry on Saturday evening drew decent crowds but fell short of last year’s gross. Weather blamed for weaker receipts, with some former members too busy with field work to help. Total gross: $800 from supper tickets and $1,275 from ticket sales. Eric Smith, son of the Paul and Smiths, won the colored TV and John Yates of Bay Village, Ohio, won the refrigerator.
Gehring, former principal of West Marshall high school, left Sunday for Terre Haute Indiana to join a 10 week training period with the National Teachers Corps at Indiana State. The assignment came from the US Office of Education in Washington DC. After training he will be assigned to a Chicago Area school district in Indiana. His family remains in State Center until August when they move to the new posting. Mr Gehring is the son in law of Mrs Ruth Boyle.
J O Erickson won the $20 jackpot at the Elgin cash give away held last Saturday. Other winners were Mrs. Harry L. Cline $10 Joe Brackin $5 and Fred Butikofer $5. Registration for the drawing may be made at Klingmans Clothes Shop.
Notice shows the address for Helen Christen at 2340 South High Street in Denver Colorado.
Mrs Elizabeth Mayne of Dough Co Anthrim Northern and her daughter Mrs Alexandra Topping with Baby Claire arrived in Elgin last Wednesday to visit at the Leonard Roberts home. Mrs Mayne is Roberts mother and Topping her sister. This is Mrs Mayne's second Elgin visit, the first being 16 years ago with her son. The welcome party plans seven weeks of visiting.
The Methodist WSCS will hold its meeting on July 7 at 2 p.m. at the church. Hostesses are Gladys Hanson and Mrs Elmer Frieden. Mrs Dennis Meyer will give the worship offering and Mrs Edward Stingman will be in charge of the event.
A visitor from Switzerland, Frite Buch, arrived Tuesday to visit his sister M Gotlieb Pfuffer. He intends to depart Saturday after completing a six month stay in the country.
At the June meeting Elgin American Legion Post elected legionaires to office for 1986 and 1967. Robert E. Moore as Commander Russell Wenger as 1st Vice Commander Ernest Hilgemann as 2nd Vice Commander Earl W. Kiple as Adjutant J. P. Medberry as Chaplin F. D. Welch as Service Officer Walter Kohler as Finance Officer Lyle Martin as Sgt. at Arms.
Connie Dummermuth is named to Luther College Deans List for her sophomore second semester. The honor requires a 3.25 GPA. She majors in elementary education and minors in English.
Illyria's Community Day took place last Thursday, June 23, with local vendors and activities drawing residents. The event featured food stalls and entertainment, reflecting a long-standing neighborhood tradition and community engagement.
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