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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

Page

2

Tiger Tales DHS Students Report Busy Month Activities

Newstaff Editor Marcia Wolf. staff includes Jeanette, Janette, Marlene, Ruthann Mitts and Charles Capper. Senior and junior girls contribute stories on play practice, class projects, and a FFA necklace award to Nona Mark. Girls basketball ends 17-7. Arlene Knudsen leads scoring with 23.9 ppg, Ruthann Mitts and Sandy Olson named co captains. Boys basketball posts 15-7. Howie Kittleson tops with 17.5 ppg. Questions of the Week poll student opinions on noon activities. trip to Des Moines for girls state tournament described.

Marcia Schori DHS Luther College Luther Nona Mark Tigers Arlene Knudsen Sandy Olson Ruthann Mitts Karen Jacobson Carole Matt Barbara Anderson Vonda Boleyn Judy Larson Mary Swenson

FFA Leader Bill Bennett Named Elgin Senior President

Elgin High School student Bill Bennett, a senior leader, serves as current FFA president. He has earned the Iowa Farmer degree after serving as FFA secretary and attending national and state events, while balancing academics, choir, speech, church youth work, and summer theater.

FFA Elgin Bill Bennett Bill Davenport All Ag Iowa State College Ames Iowa FFA Association Green Hand Iowa Farmer Mwyria Hlyria John Deere Dacal Ffa James

Fort Dodge youth steals five cars in a single night

A 14 year old boy in Fort Dodge reportedly stole five automobiles during one night and damaged one vehicle. He was caught after being picked up while hitchhiking by authorities.

Fort Dodge

Volga Pioneers 4-H Meeting Held at E T Smith Home

The Volga Pioneers 4-H met February 8 at E T Smith's home. Roll call named the year’s project. Members worked on their tractor project books and planned transportation to the Elkader meeting.

Volga Pioneers E. T. Smith Elkader

Attend Tractor Maintenance School in Elkader

Parents and 4-H members attended tractor maintenance instruction at Miehe Implement Co. on Wednesday February 15 evening. Discussions covered air cleaners cooling systems and batteries. The list of 4-H attendees includes Gary Klingmas Lyle Klingmas Ronnie Druecker Ronnie Thomas David Chappell Ronnie Egli Irvin Moyle Russell Reynolds David Andreae Martin Fitzpatrick Lee Kunzman Tom Roys Bill Roys John Pope Jim Pope Bill Smith John Orr Eddie Kraus.

Miehe Implement Co Elkader Gary and Lyle Klingmas Ronnie Druecker Ronnie Thomas David Chappell Ronnie Egli Irvin’ ‘Moyle Russell Reynolds David Andreae Martin Fitzpatrick Lee ‘Kunzman Tom and Bill Roys John Pope Jim Pope Bill Smith John Orr Eddie Kraus

Sunshine Club Meeting Recaps Hosts and Guests

The Sunshine Club met on Wednesday February 22 with Beulah Oldfather presiding Twenty four members attended and thanked several members for notes and cards Plans were made to sell tickets for a quilt The next meeting is March 1 with Shirley Bonjour Several guests attended including Mrs Guy Brooks Mrs Dora Eckhart and Mrs Francis Fox Community members were noted visiting friends and sharing meals and events around local homes and churches in the period Forthcoming social items included a farm bureau lesson and a church shower Georgetown area households and local families are referenced in passing.

Sunshine Club Beulah Oldfather Claude Miles Lois O'Briant Barbara Kitterman Ruth Roys Walter Roys Raema Francis Dean Pardee Wayne Carroll Nancy ‘Moats Marvin Larson Dale Roys Daklin Probert Greenes Miller Bill Holsman Ruth Zwanziger Farm Bureau Shirley Bonjour Guy Brooks Dora Eckhart Francis Fox Kenneth Scott

Moats Home Social Roundup in Floyd Leuchtenmacher Area

Mr and Mrs Clark Hummel hosted guests from Sunday dinners to Wednesday gatherings in the Floyd Leuchtenmacher and Kirk Hicks homes. Attendees included the Gernands, the Larsons, the Scotts, the Rashes, Selma Smith, and several Nus and Guetzkos. The Larsons recently moved near Wadena, travel plans were noted, and others visited relatives in Missoula and Bakersfield.

Moats Clark Hummel Floyd Leuchtenmacher Fred Gernand Elgin Lions Club Europe Les Wheeler Kirk Hicks Melvyn Puffett Betty Lemming Mitchell Baskett O’briant Kenneth Scott Bill Sheas Clyde Rash Union Selma Smith Ernest Smith Clarence ‘Nus Avon Hulda Nus Lydia Guetzko Bill Berger E. T. Smith Chas. Smiths Missoula Mont George Bright Bakersfield Calif John Pope Bob Duff Waverly Max Gernand Ames

Circle Rachel Club Notes Meeting Plans

Circle Rachel meets at Mrs. Jack Gehring home on Thursday March 15. Mrs. Arthur Lantz and Glaiys Feller will present the program.

Rachel Jack Gehring Arthur Lantz Glaiys Feller

Eastern Stars Meet Elgin Chapter Assembly

The Eastern Stars will assemble on Wednesday March 14 with the serving committee listed as Mrs. Jack Gehring, Mrs. C. J. Mulford and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yearous.

Elgin Order of the Eastern Star Jack Gehring C. J. Mulford Arthur Yearous

Methodist Circles Schedule March 15 Meetings

Circle Mary will meet at Mrs. Donald Gilson’s home with Mrs. R. A. Crider assisting and Mrs. Rex Mulford presenting the lesson. Circle Nora will entertain guests at a one o’clock luncheon.

Mary Donald Gilson R. A. Crider Rex Mulford Nora

Auction to be held at church

A silent auction will be held at the church, inviting attendees to bid on listed items for fundraising. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach efforts.

P V Homemakers Meet Tuesday March 13 at Habeger home

The Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday March 13 at Mrs Abe Habeger's home. The lesson will cover cake decorations and members should bring a cup cake. A bulk exchange will also take place. The gathering starts at 8 00 p.m.

Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club Abe Habeger

Tabitha Society Meeting Set For March Fifteenth

The Tabitha Society will meet Thursday March 15 at the church with Mrs Fred Burrow leading devotions and music. Guests include Elmer Pinney Lester Trautman Harry Johnson George Durachier Edward Krueger and Edna Miller. Hostesses are Morris Leon Jacob Otto Krueger Jacob Hoover and Fred Muehlethaler.

Tabitha Society Fred Burrow Harold Elmer Pinney Lester Trautman Harry Johnson George Durachier Edward Krueger Edna Miller Morris Leon Jacob Otto Krueger Jacob Hoover Fred Muehlethaler Harold Bloomer Morristown Charles Gehring

Elgin Socials Highlight Local Guests and Visits

Mrs Evelyn Miller of Cedar Rapids hosted by Helen Bauer Sunday. ISTO Cedar Falls students Beverly Muehlethaler Donna Meinhard Marilana Ogle Glen Snyder attended Elgin concert Friday and returned to Cedar Falls. Celia Kohls entertained Rose Baechler Melbert at dinner Sunday. Clarence and Walter Kohls visited Strawberry Point and Volga guests. Clyde Wenger Debby Anna Schup bach attended Fred Gernand birthday dinner at Volga Tuesday evening. William Kohls funeral drew relatives from Hopkinton Dyersville Dubuque Waterloo Pepin Maiden Rock Bay City Red Wing Wheeler Wa dena Volga.

Les Wheeler Cliff Wheeler Mac O’briant Louise Floyd Lemming Francis Fox Glen Oldfather Francis Wheeler Clark Hummel Guy Brooks Floyd Thein Strawberry Point Darrel Roas Arington Mildred Shambaugh Vi Everitt Rose Christeleit Grace Wheeler Carrie Hicks Waskow Wadena Presbyterian Church Leroy Sloan Glen Beverly Muehlethaler Donna’ "Meinhard Marilana Ogle Glen Snyder ISTO Cedar Falls Elgin Celia Kohls Rose Baechler Melbert Clarence Kohls Walter Kohls Clyde Wenger Debby Anna Schupbach Fred Gernand Volga William ‘Kohls Rom Hopkinton Dyersville Dubuque Waterloo Pepin Wis Maiden Rock Bay City Red Wing Minn Wheeler, Wis Wadena

Tabithas Meet At Church On March Fifteenth

A church gathering titled Tabithas Meet is planned for Thursday March 15 with devotions by Mrs Archie Schroeder and music by Mrs Harold Orth. The program features The Life of Helen Keller and hostesses including Mdms Leon Jacob Otto Krueger Jacob Hoover and Fred Muehlethaler. Robert E Lee quote closes the notice.

Tabitha Society Archie Schroeder Harold Orth Helen Keller Clarence Muehlethaler Leon Jacob Otto Krueger Jacob Hoover Fred Muehlethaler Robert E. Lee

Progressive Home Study Club Meeting

The Progressive Home Study Club and their families met at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ogle home on Wednesday February 29. A picnic dinner was served at noon. Progressive rock provided afternoon entertainment. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Albert Dennler for ladies high, Mrs. Jim Yearous for ladies second, Guy Ernst for men’s high, Will Christen for men’s second. Traveling prize to Mrs. Arnold Sanders. Gifts from secret pals delivered by mail carrier Ruth Rothlisberger. Fifty four people attended.

Progressive Home Study Club Thomas Ogle Progressive Rock Albert Dennler Jim Yearous Men’s High Guy Ernst Will Christen Arnold Sanders Ruth Rothlisberger

Jackson County festival critics and guests noted

Leo Grinf traveled to Magno as judge at the Jackson County bang and chorus festival with a mass band of 300. Various local residents hosted visitors across the area including Mrs. Mary Keiser, Mrs. Emil Glenne, and the Butikofer and Larson households. The Pollock family moved to Elgin, and other weekend guests were Becker, Mark, Kendall, and the Howard and Shaffer families.

Leo Grinf Magno Meta Jackson County Clarence Becker Wilton ‘Junction Louis Becker Kenneth Mark and Kendall

Prayer of Thanks From Southern Varnish Co President

N W Kelley, president and treasurer of Southern Varnish Corp Roanoke Virginia offers a prayer of thanksgiving from the Episcopal Prayer Book praising God for creation preservation blessings and redemption through Jesus Christ with a request for humble hearts and faithful living.

N. W. Kelley Treas Southern Varnish Corp Roanoke Virginia Jesus Christ

Insulating Laying House Key to Egg Cleanliness

One of the keys to gathering many eggs and having them clean lies in insulating the walls and ceiling of the laying house.

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Tiger Tales Upper Iowa Fayette County Howard Kittleson Keith Kenny Crider Howie Kittleson Norm Mitts Stan Shaffer Jim Schaer Jim Hanson Elliot Olson Howie Kittlegan Doris Orth Larry Butikofer Olette Olson Loney Baker C-E Moore Carmen Swenson Walt Mitts Glen Nygard Des Moines Clermont Grundy Center Peterson Stone's Marshalltown Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines East High Ed Sullivan Katherine Bennington Mary K. Belden March of Dimes Cancer Fund Ifye Fund Joyce Eckhart Lora Kitterman Maryann Zwanziger Doris Sloan SC. S Volga Bluebirds Linda Tenney Cancer, Heart Cerebal Purley Jean Cox Betsy Moats Yvonne Brooks Lois Kitterman Methodist P. V. Homemakers Tabithas G. J. Mosby Rochester John Cannon St. Mary's Hospital Lane Ash Germany Herbert Ash E. N. Seeland Oelwein D. O. Dean John Kiple Clinton O. L. Henke Robert Prestley Robert Gruver Lew Chas. Gruver Ben Schori George Schreyer Deborah and Michael Iowa Falls Albert ‘Halverson Leonard Roberts and Sons Rex Roberts Fayette Louis ‘Lehman Anita Alvin and Stanley Leo Lehman Linda Karolee Max Lehman Evelyn Miller Cedar Rapids Helen Bauer Progressive M. F. Schlein Oak Drive Huebner Corner Pestville Herne Fending The Elgin Echo John Hell Wit Mary Keiser Emil Glenne St Paul John Vanderbeck F. C. Muehlethaler Gottlieb Puffer Carl Hackmann Carol Schupbach Lois Pufer George Butikofer Homme Elmer Larson M. J. Blockhus Jerry Baird Jimmy Thomas Pollock Thos. E. Howard Lamont Inez Shaffer Reynold Shaffer Seennsen Aaymens National
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