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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
2
A 1965 Valley High mind game features a senior faculty basketball clash set for March 4 at Valley Gym. Led by Donald Blaker the faculty aims to defend pride and raise funds for the yearbook with insurance noted as covering costs.
The writer argues against the Iowa Supreme Court ruling in the Painter case. A widowed photographer seeks custody of his 3 year old son after his wife's death, supported by his new marriage and stable job. The piece defends returning the boy to his father unless shown unfitness, noting the child's need for a loving home and the risks of future upheaval with relocation.
Curtis Butikofer argues Bobby Kennedy's plan to share government with Communist officials in South Vietnam signals withdrawal. The piece critiques the idea as a surrender and questions the consequences of admitting Communist influence into authority.
A long, rambling note warns that moving seventh and eighth graders to Clermont and sixth to Elgin sets a chain reaction, predicting the eventual disappearance of Valley High and a single county school. The piece ends with a teacher presenting a knitting lesson and student profiles, plus a lunch menu.
Five Valley seniors Steve Halverson Sam Roberts Norm Lee man Chuck Frieden and Dave Leonhart bowed out in their varsity competition Thursday night February 24 in the second round of sectional journey at the West Central gymnasium to talented opponents.
East Buchanan defeated their rivals 60 to 52 as Steven Halverson closed his final game with 19 points. Sam Roberts added 14 and Bob Chapman 10 while Karl Kress poured in 22 for the Buccaneers, whose balance and outside shooting paced the win.
Elgin residents hosted and visited relatives and friends through the weekend and last week. Notable guests included Sandra Anderson and Mrs. Melvin Anderson, Mrs. Agnes Gilson, Mrs. Laura Olson, Rev. Olaf Brandt, and several local families from Decorah, Clermont, Fremont Ogle, Rochester, and West Union. Keith Kjosa, leaving for service, was honored at a Monday dinner hosted by the Louis Becker family and others.
The Rev and Mrs Harlan Blockhus of Waverly spent Monday with the M J Blockhus family. Thursday guests of Mrs Richard Frieden and girls included Mrs Clifford Medberry Scott Jan and Kevin, Mrs Dennis Meyer Kris and Monte, and Mrs Ronald Loftsgard and Drew. The Jacob Friederich Jr family visited the Russell Friederich home Friday evening. Adolph Normark of Minneapolis stayed Tuesday to Friday with Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth. The Marvin Schott family spent Friday evening with the M J Blockhus family.
Keith Collins of Cornell College spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins and Linda. Richard Chapman of Mason City stayed with the Robert Chapman home. Percy Larson and Mark of Lanesboro Minnesota visited Mrs Randine Hanson on Monday. Russell Friederich and daughters joined Lawrence White in Marion for a weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Larson of Cedar Falls were Sunday morning callers of Mr and Mrs O H Larson.
The Thomas G. Nelson Co of Fergus Falls Minnesota begins a new county atlas using aerial township maps and courthouse land records. Fieldmen will verify maps farm to farm, gather photos, and establish a county wide numbering system with two directories. Publication is due late April 1966.
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