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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
5
Elgin Asparagus Corp reports the crop shows little growth due to cool weather and will resume picking once temperatures rise. Ten to twelve Texas field workers, led by Jesus Montalvo who has managed the crew since 1959, are ready to begin as soon as the crop is ready. Early spring tasks include disking in ferns and dragging to support regrowth.
The annual Iowa Bankers Assoc Group Four meeting occurred Monday May 8 at Luther College Union Building Decorah. A noon luncheon and style show were at Cliff House, followed by a Norwegian American Museum tour and a Knob Hill dinner and dance. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Laurence Knudtson, Mr and Mrs Francis Butikofer, Henry McMillan, Walter Kohler, and from Wadena Mr and Mrs Robert Klingman and Mr and Mrs Paul Crandall.
Fifth grade students at Elgin and Clermont elementary schools excelled in the Junior American Citizens Contest. Layne Frieden Debra Schott and Chris Dummermuth earned state honors for poetry with Layne taking second Debra third and Chris receiving an honorable mention. Debra later earned a National Headquarters certificate and prize of one dollar.
Special Honors Day awards were presented to ten to fifteen Upper Iowa College students at the annual Honors Day convocation. Certificates and silver keys recognized scholarship and campus activity participation, with recipients including Connie Sue Baumgartner and David L. Kiple of Elgin.
May events include a Technical Action Panel at 2 00 pm a County 4 H Committee meeting and a Linda Rehmke interview for the State 4 H Office in Ames plus a Heppy Hustlers 4 H Club gathering at 8 30 pm.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon May 2 at the Wadena Presbyterian Church for Robert Bond Sr with Rev John Smith officiating. Interment was at the Wadena Cemetery. He was born March 24 1879 in Arlington and died April 29 1967 in Mercy Hospital Oelwein after a short illness. He married Elva Mae Johnson December 24 1907 and they had eight children. He is survived by his wife seven children 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren two sisters and several in laws.
Dr Benn B Herrick of Iowa State University warns wild rabies poses serious danger to people. Skunks are major carriers with other animals like raccoons foxes coyotes dogs cats possums and bats also affected. If bitten wash wound, seek physician, and have the animal observed for 14 days if possible or killed humanely. Wear gloves when handling suspected animals and let a veterinarian manage shipping of any rabies material.
Christiam Stewards of St. Pauls Methodist Church plan to visit every member home on May 28 to discuss church ministry, plans for next year, and each member's responsibility. Visitors will meet the whole family at one sitting and members should be at home or arrange an earlier appointment via the church office.
Valley survives a seven run lead collapse to defeat Postville 15-9 on May 4 in a high scoring game. The clubs totaled 25 hits and 13 walks with three Valley homers by Paul Fauser Mark De Sart and Dulan e Reeder. Valley led 7-0 into the fifth and used four pitchers including Fauser who earned the save after David Aylsworth tossed 113 innings for the win.
Army Private First Class Keith A Kjosa, 19, son of Mrs Alice Schroeder Waterloo, arrived in Vietnam with his unit the 315 Engineer Battalion. Kjosa served as an engineer mechanic in Company D and his unit received advanced training at Fort Belvoir Virginia before departing for Vietnam in February.
Congressman John Culver will speak at Council Chambers City Hall Oelwein on Friday May 12 from 11 am to 12 noon He will be available to meet Fayette County citizens with no appointment required
The Elgin Progress Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Lyle Light’s home with Mrs. Harry Johnson assisting. Twenty two members answered roll call. New officers were installed by Mrs. Derryl Leonhart. The next meeting will be June 12 a camp out at Dutton's Cave for members and families. Each member to bring meat a cold and hot dish. If rain the camp out will be held at a local church.
Twenty three Fayette County graduates are named for Upper Iowa College’s May 28 commencement at 3 30 pm in Dorman Memorial Gymnasium. A class of 90 will receive diplomas. Dr Quintus C Wilson of West Virginia University will deliver the address. Dr Eugene E Garbee will confer degrees. Local candidates include Marilyn J Appelman Clermont Maureen Kay Baldwin Wa dena Barbara Borchert Elgin Merlin L Butikofer Elgin David L Kiple Elgin and Robert Mott Clermont.
Extension Service calendar lists club meetings from May 15 to May 17. May 15 includes Clermont Comets 4-H Club led by Roger Havenstrite and Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club led by McMillan Bros. May 16 features Diligent Coverettes 4-H Clubs meeting and 4-H Junior Leadership at 8 pm at the County Extension Office in Fayette. May 17 covers District 4-H Extension Staff meeting at the County Extension Office in Fayette.
About thirty members attended the Community Club meeting on May 4 with Wednesday night openings as the main order of business. A 12 to 5 vote decided to keep the club closed on Wednesdays amid other reports and discussions.
Mrs Berlina Halverson entertained the Center Street Birthday Club at her home Monday evening for her birthday. Members present included Mrs Marie Kohls Leon Hansen Bess Stohr Walter Lehman C B Schori Elmer Butikofer and John Grimm. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday May 15 at the Legion Auxiliary rooms with Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs Don Schultz as hosts.
Arthur Godfrey, one of the nation’s best known showmen, will headline the first three days of the 167th National Dairy Cattle Congress. The expo runs Sept 23 to Oct 1, with Godfrey performing twice daily at 2:30 and 7 p.m. on Sept 23 24 and 25, joined by Goldie the Palomino dressage horse.
Circle Nora and Circle Dorcas will meet at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon starting with a 1 p.m. luncheon. Circle Rachel will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Arden Greener. The program will be by Mrs. Roger Howard.
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Clara Baumgartner’s home at 8 p m Tuesday with Mrs Walter Falk as co host. Members named their favorite musicians during roll call. Valley High School musicians directed by Arden Green and Russel Goodell performed. Plans were made for a June tour of Maquoketa Valley Creamery and a dinner there. Delegates Mrs C B Schori Mrs Melbert Baechler and Leota Welch reported on the county federated women convention at Hawkeye. Linen hemming orders for the blind by Mrs Martin Wenger will be delivered this fall.
Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler Mrs E W Hilgemann and Mrs Roy Tatro of Clermont joined a Mother's Day weekend at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Barbara Muehlethaler and Shirley Tatro were initiated into the Purple Arrow Women's Honor Organization on Saturday followed by a Mother's Day Tea They also attended the Marlin Water Show and an Evening of Music by Phil Mu Alpha Fraternity
Sp 4 Keith A. Kiosa RA 16861980 Co D 815th Engr Bn Const APO San Francisco California 96313 and Donald D Torson 297 Noehren Hall State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Iowa 50613 appear in the military address update notice. The document provides current mailing locations for two personnel in the Army Reserve and National Guard units.
Fifteen Upper Town College students are listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for scholarship leadership and campus contribution. Named include Maureen Kay Baldwin of Wadena Connie Sue Baumgartner of Barab Barbara Gibbs Borchert of Elgin and others as announced by Dr Herschel Hendrix.
Martha Schaer of Elgin and Karen Alderson of Clermont joined six Upper Iowa students tapped for scholastic honor. Members received certificates and engraved gold keys at the annual honors day on May 4.
The Spring Book Exchange is set for May 21 at the Elgin Public Library with a new collection of 271 titles for all ages. Donations include five dollars to the Library Encyclopedia Fund and 12 books from Mr. and Mrs. John Tillotson. The Fayette County Association for Retarded Children contributed Laughter at Our House. The Kindergarten and first grade visited for story time and book selection. The library receives 3 magazines monthly, with many donated or free issues. Federated women in Elgin should begin 1067 Club year reading, aiming for five books by January 20, 1968.
Mrs. Charles O Neill and Mrs. Clii Christ hosted a 500 card party Friday evening at the O Neill residence. Guests included Clara Muehlelaer Clara Baumgartner Ruth Boyle Mary Howard Doyle Baker Earl Kiple Celia Thoman Cornelia Burrow Ern Holzer Anne Dennier and Ida Christen. Prizes went to Mrs Dennier high Mrs Holzer second and Mrs Baker sow. Mr and Mrs Milton Morgan returned Monday from a winter in Anna Maria Florida.
Gilbert Loftsgard, 71, died suddenly Monday evening at his home after a short illness of virus pneumonia. Funeral services set for Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at Marion Lutheran Church with burial in Marion Cemetery. Survived by wife Bessie, three sons Bernard Ronald and Charles and one daughter Karol Mrs Steve Helgerson. Muehlethaler Funeral Home in charge.
May 15 to 20 is Mail Box Improvement Week designated by the post office. Upgrade old boxes for weather protection and home beauty. boxes should face right, be 35 inches above road, and display names on front when grouped. Ensure proper height paint and name applications to aid carriers. HW McMillan Postmaster.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church on May 4 with Mrs. C B Schori leading worship and Mrs. Rex Mulford presenting the program. Four new members were welcomed Mary Dennler Jane Moody Joe Brackin and Louis Klingman. Rex Mulford reported on the North Iowa Conference at Mt VernonInstallation of officers planned for May 21 at church and a district officer training school set for Hawk Eye on May 4 Readings listed for Circles Nora and Dorcas with numerous members named Circles will hold a luncheon May 14 at the church late paragraph notes a blue whale statement about horsepower
Rep Maurice Van Nostrand proposes raising tuition at Iowa three state schools so residents pay 30 percent and non residents 63 percent of instructional costs. If enacted, Iowa resident tuition could rise by 172 dollars next year from 274. A plan to channel extra revenue into large scale student loans is tied to the move, with up to 12 million dollars raiseable over two years. Federal support would cover interest on loans and banks would match guarantees through the United Student Aid Fund. The legislature debates taxes and education funding as Gov Hughes calls for a broad tax reform plan.
Attendees including Mr and Mrs Joe Leehy Mr and Mrs Giles Martin Mr and Mrs Harry Everett Larry Miles and Sandi Radleff of Pottville gathered for Felco Statex Spring Dinner and Party Saturday at the West Union Country Club. A farewell for George Victors of Monona, district manager, marking his promotion to the merchandising department at the home office in Ft Dodge.
The Tertia Club met May 1 at Mrs Otis Torkelsons home with co host Mrs Russell Friederich. Inspirational by Mrs Torkelson. Eighteen members attended. Book reports were given on Woman In the White House by Mrs Har old Hanson and Night Comes to the Cumberland by Mrs Robert Moore. The club voted to donate 2.00 to the Cancer Fund. Mrs Harold Hanson spoke on the Fayette County Club Convention at Hawkeye and the club picnic planned for Sunday June 25 at the E
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