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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1965

Page

4

Des Moines and Iowa ads mix in cluttered classified note

A jumble of small ads and notices appears promising piano sales, used equipment, and employment training. Listings mention Acme Piano Co Des Moines 18 Iowa, a GOMELITE saw, Klinger Tractor Service, and a four burner Tappan stove with portable record player. Also references to stamping devices and a printing offer for young married men seeking work.

Boind Warty Credit Mer Acme Piano Co Euclin Des Moines Towa Towa City Elgin Echo John Bakewell Clermont

Thank You Notes From the Community

A collection of local expressions of gratitude from residents thanking friends relatives and neighbors for visits cards gifts and food following hospital stays fires and illnesses. Messages mention thanks to ministers doctors nurses the Elgin Fire Department and to families and children for support during bereavement and recovery.

Leslie Lembke Pamela Lee Valmer Elgin Alfred Jenson Earl Walrath Anthony Messina

Valley Junior High hosts triangular track meet and student council results

Valley High School reports a busy week with track meets against MFL and West Central. 8th graders highlight wins in high jump broad jump and relays, while 7th graders excel in earlier events. The Valley elected freshmen to the Student Council, naming Paul Fauser and Mark DeSart as winners.

Valley MFL West Central Hines Berbera Savage Ump Barbara Savage Laura Lee Leonhart Ann Larson W. C MSL W.C Debbie Aanes Mary Ann Butikofer Alice Hofer Garnavillo Monona Garnaville Ith Larson Valley High School Paul Fauser Mark Kathy Dennler Keith Larson Juwanne Bakewell Nancy Nelson Myrna Moore David Anderson Mark DeSart

Sunday dinner guests at Leo Schori home

Elgin area lists dinner and supper guests in the Leo Schori residence including Mrs Leo Schori Jr Sue Ellen Shawn Steffen West Union Michael Lynette Jac queline Jenifer Schori and Karen Kathy Olgan. Also noted are visitors in the Louis Becker Sr home: Mr and Mrs Howard Medberry Mrs Alice Kjosa and Keith Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard and Mr and Mrs Doyle Baker.

Leo Schori Leo Schori, Jr Sue Ellen Shawn Steffen West Union Michael Lynette Jacqueline Jenifer Schori Karen Kathy Olgan Louis Becker Sr

Nine Scholarships Awarded to Local Students

Nine scholars receive awards this summer and fall. Recipients include Richard Reierson and John Sniffin with 340 scholarships at the University of Town. Danny Baker gains a 428 Alcoa scholarship covering tuition and fees for three more years at the University of Iowa. Anita Denner receives 552 at State College of Iowa. Shar on Pence and Haren Alderson win 400 at Upper Town University. Connie Whittenba, Mary Ann Jacob and Allen Knox receive 100 scholarships at Upper Iowa University.

Ats Sge Alcoa Richard Reierson John Sniffin University of Town Danny Baker University of Iowa Anita Dennier State College of Iowa Sharon Pence Haren Alderson Upper Town University Connie Whittenba Mary Ann Jacob Allen’ Knox Upper Iowa University

Valley High Banquet and Prom Notice

Notice to Valley High juniors and seniors about the Jr Sr Banquet and Prom on Saturday May 8 in the school gymnasium. Students should attend the school event and follow rules for the evening.

Valley High

Parochial Students Bus Access Debate in Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate defeated a bill to let parochial school children ride public school buses 89 to 19. A motion to reconsider keeps the measure alive and permissible for future call. Opponents argued unconstitutionality and added burden on taxpayers. proponents said it was fair to transport private and parochial pupils.

Iowa Senate

Regents Subcommittee Sets State Institutions Funding Plan

A joint House and Senate subcommittee on state institutions recommends $3 million annually for two years under the board of control and a total capital improvements request of about $40 million over the same period. The committee sifts bills for floor consideration, led by Rep. Casey Loss with Gov. Hughes naming Dick Witt to the Iowa Commerce Commission.

House Senate Ate Ing Ean Hughes Board of Wat ‘Nition Rere Regenta Pitts Casey Loss Algona Wittr Gov. Hughes Dick’ Witt Des Moines Iowa Commerce Commission

Witt nominates three for county judge post in state office plan

Unclear OCR text references Witt proposing three candidates to replace Waldo Wheeler as county judge. Mentions Hughes Polk appoinment and a $3.6 million state office oath, Greene and Peepeed appear as garbled names.

Witt Reca Sammer Util ‘Utilities Ted Ill Ana Oath Greene. Peepeed

Notice of bids for Elgin Junior High relocation project

Notice that bids are invited for the Elgin Junior High project with details including submission to Gladys Henson and a filing deadline at noon on May 17, 1965. The school board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

Greener Valley Wadena Elgin Clermont Clarminoon Gladys Henson Iowa

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