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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
4
Notice lists contact details and items including a Sports Shop storefront ad a For Rent John Deere stalk chopper a lawn service call Terry Hulbert and a full size baby crib sale with names and phone numbers in Elgin and Clermont areas.
Cards express gratitude for flowers, cards, memorial gifts and meals after the death of Harry Everett. Other notices include thanks from Henry H. Wolf M.D. and Mrs Theo L. Loftsgard for support during illness or hospital stays. An In Memory tribute marks one year since the death of Mrs Louis Butikofer with family wording.
Cement was poured for a glass canopy extension at the Bob Falk Implement front, extending 20 feet and matching the current width to display two tractors. The rear addition is enclosed with roof finished and a cement floor. three extra work stalls will be added. Nearby, rebuilding continues on the Otte Blockhus home east of town, adding a 16 by 26 foot section with a full basement. The Derryl Leonhart family moved into their new home on the town's south edge.
The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Herbert Ash’s home with 20 members and two guests, Mrs. Intelbert Meyer and Mrs. Don Little. Members agreed to bring gifts for the Ray Bollman family who lost their home by fire and to prepare ideas for a club trip. An skit by Mrs. Cleve Bensh ett, Mrs. Howard Medberry and Mrs. Kenneth Strong was presented, and a poem was read by Mrs. Medberry. Refreshments and prizes were given by Mrs. Ash. Next meeting is June 7 at Mrs. Cleve Bennett’s home.
Pleasant Valley Homemakers gathered May 3 at Leon Jacobson for an Iowa dinner with a menu of Iowa grown foods. Fifteen ladies and five children attended. Mrs. Lawrence Gehring led the regular meeting with a safety report and discussion. Guest Mrs. Alfred Stewart of Oelwein spoke about her Washington trip visiting the House and Senate. Donations were made to the Bollman family and a five dollar library donation to the Elgin Library for an encyclopedia. Glass bottles were painted for a craft and a June supper meeting with husbands or friends was planned.
Valley Falls lost a heartbreaker to M F L in the sectional second round 64. The game was in Valley’s command early with a 4-0 lead but M F L rallied in the seventh to win. Bob Reeder pitched well for Valley, allowing eight hits and five runs with ten strikeouts.
Elgin area hosts weekend guests from Chicago Cedar Rapids Huron Eureka and West Union. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Norris Capper s Mr and Mrs James Moore and families LeRoy Huber Paul Butikofer and Major Leo Olesen en route from Castle Air Force Base California to Plattsburg New York. A birthday dinner was held for Raymond and Mrs Roger Boleyn with Clermont and Scholtz Hospital visits noted.
The governor, speaking candidly, questioned whether a total plan could pass in a regular legislative session. He said it would be possible but extremely close to a miracle if it did. The report notes the ongoing debate about the state's needs across all areas and the difficulty of securing passage.
Prize winners include Mes. Welch who won $5.00 at the cash giveaway in Eltin on the first Saturday. The upcoming jackpot on Saturday is $30.00. Loren Olson recently won a popcorn popper at Tillotson's Hardware during the Latin Tone paint sale. Mrs. Lawrence White won steaks at Moore's IGA last week.
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