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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
5
William H. Nichols of Clear Lake, a former Lieutenant Governor, announces his bid to oppose Governor Normah Price in the June 4 primary. He faults the current administration for blunders and inexperience and vows to address rising property taxes and a real-estate school tax replacement fund.
The Illyria Farm Bureau Homemakers met at the Wad ena library on March 16 with Mrs. Don Murphy and Mrs. Mabel Johnson as hostesses. The meeting opened with the flag pledge and included reports from Mrs. Lyle Rubens and Mrs. Reynold Strong on Fayette and Australian agriculture. Minutes were read by Mrs. Ed Gernand. A craft collection was prepared for Women's Day on March 19 in Maynard. Plans to display items Monday were made. The meeting closed with songs God Bless America My Wild Irish Rose and American Farm Bureau Spirit Song. Luncheon was served by the hostesses.
Fayette Soil Conservation District met March 12 in West Union. Three new co operators were approved to be soil mapped and basic plans written: Bernard Stempmie Harlan township Berry Hanson Fremont township and Raymond Roete Oran township. Four basic plans were approved for Arnold Gibbs Union township Carl Becker Scott township Raymond Roete Oran township and Raymond Kirchmann Bethel township.
The Sr M Y F along with sponsors Russell Goodell and the Rev Donald Caspers met at LaDonna’s home for a Sunday evening lesson. The session titled Price tags don’t tell planned a party as part of the program. Participants included Alder, Jerry Medber, David Kiple, Coffin, Linda De Shepard, Linda, and Junior West.
A busy Sunday program at the Presbyterian Church includes 9:30 am services with Sunday school at 10:20, youth fellowship at 7:15, and Women's Missionary Association events led by Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Laughlin. The United Brethren group discusses Into all the World missions with South America as a focus beginning in April. Officers elected include Mrs. Mary Follmer president and Mrs. Bert Chase treasurer. The Presbyterian Women’s Guild met with Bible study, reports, and a program on Who Cares led by Mrs. Corbin. circle activities noted and a lunch served. Other clubs—Chi Anedaw Federated Women’s Club, Pleasant Ridge Club, and Little Eight Card Club—held meetings with reports on Latin American, Oriental customs, cancer talk, and card prizes. Continued coverage planned.
Mrs Harold Boulton of Fayette County announces the kickoff training for the American Cancer Society educational crusade. The meeting for key persons will be Thursday March 22 at 2 30 pm at the Farm Bureau building Payette. Local board directors meet at 1 30 pm prior to the crusade event.
The First Baptist Church Baptist Men hosted about 45 attendees for a Monday night program. Calvin Hopson opened the meeting, Hugo Hackmann gave the invocation, and Harry Johnson thanked the Sun day school for remodeling the nursery. Rev. Henry Haas, pastor of the Sumner church, delivered a message titled What Makes Up a Home after which Carl Hackmann led in prayer. A fresh meats spread followed, with music by a men’s quartet and multi language choruses before Rev. Eldon G. Schroeder dismissed the gathering.
Mrs Marie Stahl aged 85 died Monday morning at a nursing home in Elkader Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at West Clermont Lutheran Church and burial at Volga Her obituary will be published next week
A brief item notes attendance at a board meeting on Thursday with unspecified details about location and attendees. The fragment mentions a fall and the day Thursday but provides limited context or outcomes.
An overnight guest event noted for Monday near Mary Ie. Leer man remains in scope as a brief social notice with limited readable details.
The local PTA meeting, postponed from March 18, will be held Tuesday March 27 at 7 30 p.m. in the Valley High School cafeteria. Mrs Wallace Kemp of Extanging and Mrs Robert Hess, district president of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers, will attend to answer questions and assist. All interested are cordially invited.
The article discusses how weather and poor roads cause lost school time and the Iowa 180 day requirement. It notes that schools must be open 179 days plus one for a teachers institute and that districts may apply for state aid for lost time when conditions force extra school closures.
Harry Johnson was appointed justice of the peace for Pleasant Valley township by the Fayette County Board of Supervisors. He has qualified and filed bond and is ready to serve in that role. The latest annual report notes no constable in the township.
Valley High hosted the District F F A meeting with clergy and wives. Rev. and Mrs Caspers hosted at St Pauls parsonage for ministers from Oelwein sub district including Gable Egeland Wolfson components Arlington Lancock Volga West Union Jesup Randalia and others. Church matters and devotions guided the forenoon sessions.
Methodist circles held gatherings at member homes with lessons on Christian Healing and reports on bomb shelters. They observed a birthday party and gift exchange, sent a cheer card to a hospitalized member, and invited guests and hostesses for upcoming meetings.
Sunday evening visitors at the Dale Seitz home included Mr. and Mrs. Art Molokken with La Rita and Randy of Clermont and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kleppe with Melanie and Kim of West Union. Leo M. Lehman was introduced to his work bench by O. McLaughlin as part of a course open to selected Cherry dealer representatives. The program covers advertising and promotion procedures, business management, service to owners, and shop layout.
Two 15 year olds, Robert Matt and Robert Ames, were injured in a Sunday one car wreck on the county trunk south of Elgin near Schneider Quarry. James Kamp, 16, driver, lost control on a curve and the car rolled over but remained on the highway. Both teens sustain a ken collar bone and possible internal injuries. later reports list them in good condition. Other passengers Larry Peterson, Dennis Peterson, Gene Olson, and Jerry Erickson escaped unharmed. the car was a total wreck.
A slate of former northeast Iowa girls basketball stars will perform Friday evening March 23 at the Fayette high school gym. Valley High School coach Dale Fogle will lead a Denver AAU team against a Fayette all star group coached by Milt Kramer. Notables include Janet Garnier Pat Larson Jamet Gehring Janice Hoehne Linda Lory and Mary K Marvin. A Hawaii student floor show will precede the game as part of a bid to gauge AAU basketball interest in the region.
The Future Farmers of America district at Valley on March 10 drew 253 attendees from Alburnett Aplington Calmar Central City Charles City Coggan Cresco Decorah Delhi Elkader Fredericksburg Garnaville Gladbrook Greene Grundy Center Hudson Jesup La Porte City Manchester Maynard Maquoketa McGregor Monona Monticello Nashua Oelwein Osage Postville Sumner Tripoli Vinton Waukon Waverly Valley Riceville. Officers elected were vice president Tom Aitcheson secretary Mark Zieman and reporter Francis Kinley. Numerous contests awarded gold and top honors with winners advancing to the state contest. Lunch followed.
A second ancient elm tree vanished from Center street last week near the fire station. It extended into the alley about a foot and leaned east making truck passage difficult past the Moore building. Both elms removed this winter were over 80 years old.
TV owners reported a wide flash across screens last week affecting one station. Interstate service near Adrian began testing and traced the source to an old bulb left burning in a closet beside the Masonic lodge room since last week.
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