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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1964
Page
6
The proposal would add six senators allocated to Iowa's five largest counties, with a mixed district plan in the Senate. Republicans backed the plan while the House structure would feature 22 two county districts, 38 single county districts, and 17 populous counties with multiple reps, including Polk with twelve representatives.
Entries invited for the Rural Amateur Variety Entertainment contest at the Family Nite Program on April 1. Open to amateur performers who are Farm Bureau family members. Acts limited to six minutes, may be vocal or instrumental, include skits readings impersonations dancing or similar. Judging weights entertainment value ability and appearance. Winner advances to district contest. Send entries by April 4 to Farm Bureau office or Mrs Frederick Becker county women's chairman.
The Tabitha Society will meet March 18 with Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler, Mrs Cornelia Burrow and Mrs. Lena Wenger. Mrs Max Lehman will read devotions, Lord Teach Us To Pray. Mrs Metta Krueger will oversee the music. The program Calvary and Easter will be by Mrs R B Schroe-
News from Wadena reports a postponed event night and a Town Hall gathering where the Gomantinity Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Leallen Knox and Vice President Bernard Roys led a slate including Clarence Schmidt Robert Diets and Kenneth Tyme Popenhagen among others.
Farm Bureau invites all rural and urban residents to Rural Womens Day on March 16 at the Mahall Center. The program features a cookie contest using farm products with 13 cookies per batch and categories for rolled, drop, and hay cookies. Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers will serve as ushers. men and women will hear a speaker.
Walter Mittses and Mrs. Walter Mitts with Ruthann and Linda returned home Saturday from California where they stayed at the Jennings Mitts home in Buena Park and visited in Anaheim. They toured Disney, Knott’s Berry Farm, San Diego and crossed to Tijuana, Mexico.
The Methodist Men joined the Study Group for a Thursday 8 p.m. discussion led by Rev. Collins titled Prayer in the Books of Acts. Everyone present contributed something of value to the discussion.
The Woman's Missionary Union met at Mrs Anette Krueger's home on March 4. The opening song was Love Divine. A responsive reading was taken from March 21. President Mrs John Schaer reported Rose Marie Ackmann going to the mission field and led in prayer. Mediation from 1 Samuel read by Mrs George Breitkreuz, a prayer period followed. Contributions listed by several members. Minutes approved.
Don Fauser of Fauser Oil Co in Elgin announces a Goodyear Farm Party Day on Saturday March 21. The one day event includes net prizes a tree lunch and movies with details to follow in the Echo.
Melvin Boye aged 77 died at his West Elgin home on Tuesday March 10. Survivors include his wife and two sons who preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elgin with Mueh lethaler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Louise Beltramo of the State University of Iowa conducted a one day in service for kindergarten through third grade teachers. She demonstrated comprehension skills in a second grade lesson and led discussions with 12 teachers in the Wadena music room starting at 3 30.
A caravan will escort the Valley girls home from the State Tournaments on Sunday. Exact time and starting point will be announced later. Listen to the radio on Sunday for complete details.
A caucus of Republican voters in Pleasant Valley will be held at Elgin town hall on Tuesday evening March 17 at eight o clock. The meeting aims to name ten delegates to the county presidential convention at West Union on April 3, 1964. Committee
The Elgin Community Club met at 6 30 p m in the Legion and Auxiliary hall with President Dean DeSert announcing future meetings will start at 6 30 p m Members pledged 100 to Elgin Public Library and discussed tourism a Valley Tigerettes motorcade for Sunday opening ceremonies at Davy bridge and inviting the girls basketball team to the next gathering
Six individuals claimed prizes on Saturday led by Guy Ernst in a drawing. Wm I Larson and Mrs W A Jenkins were among top prize winners. Arlene Leeman also received an award in the same event.
Valley High presents its first round performance of a school show directed by Russell Goodell and Arden Greener. The production features Dale Moore Tanthia Strong Patty Lehman Joan Gunderson Roger Reed and others with a chorus and band. Tickets from music department, 76 cents adults 40 cents students.
The Elgin Community Club sponsors a poster contest with a $50 savings bond grand prize open to Valley Community School District children in grades 3 and 4. Posters show the Elgin Community and its social and civic strengths and will be displayed in local stores during April. The public votes at participating business places from April 19 to 25. Extra prizes include $5 for the best individual poster in each age group and $5 for the best public contest poster.
Nora circle meets at Mrs George Nickles home at 2 p.m. March 19 with Mrs LeeRoy Collins as co host. Ruth circle gathers at Mrs Rex Mulford home at 2 p.m. March 19 with Mrs Martin Hanson as co host and Mrs Dale DeSart with the program. Rachel circle convenes at the church at 8 p.m. with Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr as hostess and Mrs Louis Becker Jr and Mrs Robert Falb with the program.
Clayton County Farm Bureau Women invite families to a round-up event at the Municipal building in EQsader on Saturday April 18 at 6 p.m. The gathering promises community activities and a friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Valley High Tigerettes defeated Twin Rivers 93 to 77 at the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines advancing in the Iowa State Basketball Tournament. Fayne Tri sank 54 points on 21 field goals and 12 free throws, with Susan Kersey adding 25 and Annette Meyer 14 for Valley. Valley now faces Harmony of Farmington at 2:40 tomorrow. Other Tuesday results included South Hamilton 64 over Parkersburg 56, Wellsburg 73 over Schaller 71, Harmony of Farmington 92 over Lewis Council Bluffs 76, and Sandy Butler of Lewis setting a tournament scoring record with 9 points.
The Rev and Mrs George Breitkreuz hosted dinner with David and Karen Thursday at Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple's home. The Werner Moore family visited Mrs Esther Moore Monday evening.
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