Elgin Fire Station Floor Construction Nears Finish
Reichemineyr Construction Co of Oelwein laid the floor for Elgin's new 40 by 50 foot fire station this week. The concrete base measures 5 to 6 inches of strong reivprovement. The foundation was installed last fall and the building erected late January. Interior work will proceed with partitions and finishes. completion deadline is June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichemineyr Construction Co. Oelwein
Elgin
Janetty
Elgin Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights March Activity
Elgin Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall in March with twenty one members. Mrs. Harvey Poulsen presented the treasurer report in Mrs. Earl Kiple's absence. Gifts from the Don Gardner family supported memory items for the Auxiliary rooms. A library thank you note was read. A 25th wedding anniversary card was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Tilpher Bilden. Poppies totals from Department included 1000 small and 25 large. Janet Lehman was chosen to attend Girls State with Linda Reed as alternate. Mrs. George Nickles spoke on veterans' compensation legislation. April hostesses and April meeting hostesses were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Harvey Poulsen
Earl Kiple
Don Gardner
Pitt
Tilpher Bilden
Janet Lehman
Linda Reed
George Nickles
Mdms
Jacob Schneider
Elen Mason
Ole Reierson
Jack Adrian
Charles Wenger
BOR Renews Iowa Eligibility For Lands and Funds
Iowa will remain eligible through March 1971 for grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund the BOR announced. Commission officials note Iowa has received about one million dollars annually for the last three years and reallocates roughly half to local projects while the rest funds state initiatives. Since inception, 91 Iowa projects have been approved for federal assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOR
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Commission
H E. B. Speaker
Bureau
BOB
The
Conservation Commission
Land and Water Fund
Marion 4-H Club Meets With Crop Talks
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H club met at Tracy Cline's on Monday March 18. Dean Bilden gave an illustrated talk on areas where crops are grown in the U S. Enoch Hanson spoke on crop values and acreages in town. Norman Loftsgard discussed weights and measures of different crops. Lunch was served by the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club
Tracy Cline's
Dean Bilden
U.S
Enoch Hanson
Norman Loftsgard
Valley High Baseball Games Begin Soon
School notice urges fans to walk to the ballfield with cars left in the designated parking lot.
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Valley High
Max Lehmans To Observe Golden Anniversary
Children of Mr and Mrs Max Lehman host a reception honoring their parents golden wedding anniversary on Sunday March 6 at the first Baptist Church Elgin from 2 to 4 30 p m Friends relatives and neighbors are invited If illness causes a change it will be announced at the local church on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lehman
First Baptist Sharch
Elgin
Lehimint
Republican Women to Meet in Fayette County
The Fayette County Republican Women will meet at Mrs. Rodney Drewes home for a 1:00 p.m. dessert luncheon on Monday April 1 Reports from the State Convention will be shared All Republican Women are invited The Drewes home is located one and a half miles east on Highway 18 from West Union, turn left on the first county road, go west one mile near the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Rodney Drewes
Drewes
Highway 18
West Union
ISU horticulturist to speak at Elkader home garden meeting
Cott from Iowa State University Extension will visit Elkader on March 29 at 1 00 p m to discuss vegetable and small fruit production. The session at Elkader Municipal Building will cover ISU gardening recommendations and allow attendees to ask questions. Sponsored by Cooperative Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cott
Towa State University
Elkader
Iowa State University
The
Cooperative Extension Service
Contract Let for Postoffice at Volga
A contract was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton of Volga for a new post office in Volga. The building will have interior space of 64 square feet and is expected to be completed by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sutton
Volga
August L
Frieden Cole wedding noted in Quincy Illinois
Mrs. Clem Meyer of West Union and Ida Frieden attended the marriage of Richard Frieden and Lynette Cole in Quincy Illinois on Saturday March 23. They visited other relatives and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Meyer
West Union
Ida Frieden
Richard Frieden
Lynette Cole
Quincy, Il
Cloverettes Meet In Harold Halverson Home In Wadena
The 4-H Cloverettes met Saturday afternoon at Harold Halverson’s with ten members present. Teresa Erickson led the pledge, Debbie Gage read minutes, Carolyn Gage gave treasurer’s report, and Erickson spoke on Color and What Looks Best on You. Lunch served by Cindy Halverson and her mother. Next meeting set for April 8 at 7:00 at Edwin Gage home with Carolyn as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Erickson
Susan Shea
Debbie Gage
Carolyn Gage
Cindy
Edwin Gage
Carolyn
Janet Alderson
Wadena Community Club elects officers at library meeting
The Wadena Community Club Board chose Mrs Harold Popenhagen president Frank Batterson vice president and Mrs Milton Thomas secretary and treasurer. Other members include Kenneth Medberry Edwin Gage Bill Mattheison Loretta Mattocks and Annella Crandall. The next meeting is Thursday March 28 at the school gym with Jr. High basketball at 7 30. Also notes of visits between local residents and relatives and a St Joseph Altar Society event at the church with sixteen members and assigned commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club Board
Wadena Community Club Board
Public Library
Harold Popenhagen
Frank Batterson
Milton Thomas
Kenneth Medberry
Edwin Gage
Bill Matttheison
Loretta Mattocks
Annella Crandall
Jr. High
Altar Society
St. Joseph Altar Society
Live Nuss
Cornelius Knudtson
Richard Aeschliman
Russell Popenhagen
Mary Flanagan
Glen Probert
Cancer Crusade Kick Off Meeting at First Baptist Church
Workers for the local Cancer Crusade held a kick-off at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Pleggenkuhle of Hawkeye and Mrs. Trewin of Wauroma presented three education firms and distributed supplies. April is Cancer Crusade Month designated to Congress and the President. Local chairmen include Mrs. Jack McNeil in Clermont township, Mrs. Henry Follett in Pleasant Valley township, Mrs. Dennis Dundee in Clermont, Mrs. Leo Qoth, and Mrs. Kenton Krueger in Elgin. A total of 54 Crusaders will visit residents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacal ‘Cancer Crusade
First Baptist Church
Ralph Pleggenkuhle
Hawkeye
Ronald Trewin
Wauroma
Congress
American Cancer Society
Clermont, Township
Jack McNeil
Pleasant Valley Township
Henry Follett
Clermont
Dennis Dundee
Leo Qoth
Elgin
Kenton Krueger
Crusaders
Eastern Stars To Meet March 28
The Eastern Stars will meet Thursday evening March 28. Mrs Charles Gehring asks all officers to attend at 5 p.m. for practice at the Coffee Cup. A school of instruction will be held Saturday April 11 at 12 30 under Mrs Victor Waller with luncheon at 11 am and inspection at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Valley PTA Highlights Art Program and Loan Fund Gift
Valley Parent-Teachers Association met at Valley High School on March 14. The president presented a certificate recognizing a contribution to the Student Loan Fund. Miss Klause introduced elementary teachers showing an art program with slides and illustrative children. A April 8 program features Valley High musical groups directed by Goodell and Greener. Hospitality committee for March 4 included Mrs Gerald Blockhus and Mrs Arthur Helgerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Pta
Valley Parent-Teachers’ Association
Mnarch
Valley High School
Klause
Valley High
Goodell
Greener
Gerald Blockhus
Arthur Helgerson
Echo Names New Correspondent Mrs Pfister
The New Elgin Echo announces its new correspondent Mrs Wm Pfister and invites readers to share views by calling Santa 5911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Elgin
The
Echo
Wm. Pfister
Dianne Wenger Signs Teaching Contract
Dianne Wenger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger, signs a contract with the Waterloo school system to teach Language Arts to fourth grade next fall. She is a senior at UNI Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Wenger
Lester Wenger
Waterloo School System
Miss Wenger
U.N.L
Cedar Falls
Firestone Farmer Days at Anderson's DX
Firestone Farmer Days will be held this Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 at Anderson's DX Gander. Everyone is invited to try their luck guessing the weight of a live hog. Free refreshments will be served both days. Details appear on page 7 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone Farmer
Anderson's
Gander
Luther League Meeting at Elgin Lutheran Church
The Elgin Highland Luther League met March 24 at Elgin Lutheran Church. After a business session a mission group from Luther College performed a song program. The evening ended with a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Elgin-Highland
Elgin Lutheran Church
Luther College
Extensive Remodeling at Methodist Church
Workmen remodel the basement at St. Pauls Methodist Church adding folding curtains a new rest room lowering the ceiling and other projects The upstairs has been repainted a new carpet ordered and pews may be added
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Family Celebration Days draw about 700 attendees
Don Fauser of Fauser Oil Co Inc said the March 22 and 23 Family Celebration Days were the largest and best yet with about 700 people registered. Over the two days 1700 servings of coffee, pop and hot dogs were provided, and prizes awarded including a $20 tire purchase prize to Ivan Meisner and numerous items to adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fauser
Fauser Oil Co., Inc
Ivan Meisner
Elgin Cemetery Notice Urges Grave Floral Removal
Elgin Cemetery Association asks anyone with flowers or plants on graves to remove them before April to save them. Spring raking and cleanup is scheduled to begin at that time.
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The
Elgin Cemetery Assn
New Books Arrive at Library Coop Headquarters
A fresh library collection adds about 300 titles including Easy Yashima Seashore Story Flood More Lives Than One Chesterton Father Brown Mystery Stories The Lanth Hailey Airport Han aver Handbook of Woodcarving and Whittling Schulz You ll Fup Charlie Brown Allen Know Your Car Zaidenberg Drawing All Animals Wagner Sixty Sketches of Iowa Great Cartoons of the World Great Racing Drivers Price Guide to American Cut Glass A 59 phonograph record set arrived last week for three months loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy
Yashima Seashore
Flood
Chesterton
Father Brown
Duncan
Lanth
Hailey
Hanaver
Schulz
Charlie Brown
Allen
Zaidenberg
Wagner
Iowa
Roberts
Degas
Larsen
Rembrandt
The
Dutch School
House Beautiful
Ling
Hellman
Smithsonian
Nicholls
Gauguin
Drury
Bailey
Hodges
Daniel
Past FB Women's Chairmen Honored at Farm Bureau event
The Fayette county Farm Bureau women marked its golden anniversary with more than 200 attendees. Past chairmen listed include Mrs. Glen Bennington Fayette Mrs. Kenneth Kerr and Mrs. W. H. Hatch Oelwein along with Mrs. E. D. James Stanly Mrs. Marvey Love Aurora Mrs. Jack Potter Fayette Mrs. Floyd Henniges Maynard and Mrs. Laverne Bahe Stanly. A slide presentation by Mrs. E. J. Weigle on Family Life in the Land of Abraham highlighted the morning session. The afternoon featured a dress parade of yesteryear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Farm Bureau
State Delegates Named at G O P Convention
Fayette County Republicans met at West Union to name delegates to the state convention at Des Moines April 16 17 and June 4 5 Delegates from Pleasant Valley named were Derr y Leonhart and George Falk from Clermont Willet and Lois Miller from Illyria Mrs Forrest Shaffer Delegates named to the Presidential Convention were Derr y Leonhart and George Falk Pleasant Valley Mr and Mrs Willet Miller and Mrs Laird Cline of Clermont township and Mrs Harold Strong Illyria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Des Moines
Pleasant Valley
Derry
Leonhart
George Falk
Clermont
Willet
Lois Miller
Illyria
Forrest Shaffer
Derry Leonhart
Willet Miller
Laird Cline
Clermont Township
Harold Strong
Confirmation Attend by Kohls Family at Sacred Heart
Mrs Marie Kohls with Mr and Mrs Howard Boyle attended confirmation in Waterloo on Wednesday with their son Wim Kohls from the Sheldon Kohls family. Auxiliary Bishop Watters of Dubuque officiated. The Kohls and Boyle families were dinner guests at the Sheldon Kohls home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Kohls
Howard Boyle
Alanna
Brad
West Union
Waterloo
Sacred Heart Church
Wim. Kohls
Sheldon Kohls
Bradly
Watters
Dubuque
Iowans Split Over Annual Legislature Sessions
A state wide group forms to oppose unlimited annual sessions with Duane Dewel leading the anti group. Bi partisan supporters include former Lt. Gov. William Mooty and former House Speaker Robert Naden. A companion group favors five amendments including term limits and annual sessions led by William Murray and Lt. Gov. Robert Fulton. The issue follows similar votes in Missouri and Illinois. Hogan Turner says hog burial to raise prices is illegal near Mount Pleasant amid NFO protests. Senator Kennedy’s presidential bid stirs Iowa Democrat delegate action as Gov. Hughes weighs delegation loyalties among Johnson Kennedy and McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William Mooty
Grundy Center
Senate
Jack Schroeder
Bettendorf
House
Robert Naden
Webster City
Amendments
William Murray
Ames
Robert D. Fulton
Waterloo
NFC
Richard Turner
Turner
Mount Pleasant
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Viet Nam
Hughes
Johnson
Sen
Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Births Birth of Lori Ann Lehman in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Stanley Lehman of Chicago welcome daughter Lori Ann Lehman born March 23. She weighs a stated amount and ounces and joins her brother Greg in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Lehman
Chicago
Lori Annn
Greg
Visitors of Mrs Celia Butikofer Include Several Relatives
A list of visitors to Mrs Celia Butikofer's home includes Mildred Schupbach Geo Butikofer Hulda Sutter Anna Schupbach Paul Butikofer Alta Frieden Mrs Elizabeth and der Marie Mrs Ruth Wigan and Mabel Thorsgard of St Olaf Greg Lehman Chicago and ig spending two weeks with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Butikofer
Mildred Schupbach
Geo, Butikofer
Hulda Sutter
Anna Schupbach
Paul Butikofer
Alta Frieden
Elizabeth
der and
Marie
Ruth Wigan
Mabel Thorsgard
St. Olaf
Greg Lehman
Chicago
Louis Lehman
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Monde
Elgin Legion Auxiliary Met
Max Lehmans
Por Home Gardners
Wadena
Naomi Crandall
Harold Halverson
Cindy Halverson
Ben Hulbert
Frank Tieiderachidt
Ow Albin
Women's Guild
Women's Guild of
Presbyterian Church
George Anderson
Lyle Corbin
Rresent
Kenneth Buroden
Gene Aylsworth
Church World Service
Postville
William Probert
Orville Corbin
Sidney Corbin
John Bushby
Darryl Fox
Gene Aylesworth
Rochester
Minnesota
Mr. Bushby
Fox
Merle Rose
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ross
Aylsworth
Tom Mahoney
Hazelton
Cancer Crusade
Anderson’s DX
Methodist
Ernest Larson
Fred Butikofer
Fritz Lauer
Adeline Lehman
Dan Butikofer
Cecil Schroeder
Melbert Baechler
Teddy Bear
Douglas Lansing
Kevin Lembke
Bradley Loftsgard
Coop
G.O.P
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