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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1964
Page
6
Georgia reports state tax collections through April 30 totaling 130.8 million, up from 123 million year earlier. Individual income taxes show the largest gain, with sales tax also rising and overall increases across categories, signaling stronger receipts than April 1963.
Richard C Clark assistant professor of history and forensics will deliver Valley Ave School’s commencement address at Valley High School Auditorium on May 21. A NE Iowa native, he earned a BA from USU, an MA from the State University of Town, and is pursuing a PhD in Russian history while teaching Russian history and government.
Clement Messerli and family feature in Fourth District Veterans Auxiliary events in Wadena and nearby towns. Mrs Shelia Clark presided as VFW Auxiliary president. Clement Messerli attended the Third District meeting in Waverly. Family members from Cedar Rapids Arlington Anamosa and Waterloo joined community gatherings and Mothers Day activities.
Local notice records a change of address for hospital board related to a patient named Hanson. The brief item notes an individual named Berard Hanson returning home on the railway line with street or place details obscured by OCR errors.
The Methodist Men met on Th with seven members in a tte. Devotions were given by Don Gardner.
A crowd of about 400 gathered May 3 at Volga High to honor Lottie Jones Whittenbaugh, a longtime Volga first grade teacher retiring after 38 years. Former students and colleagues attended, with ceremonies, music, a benediction, and a reception, as friends and community members from many towns sent congratulations and recognition from state and national groups.
Five persons claimed prizes Friday evening at the weekly arena. Names include Selmer Grow earning $10, Ida Christen $5, Mrs Lena Cooley $5, Mrs Rose Baech with others. prize numbers listed like 1802, 1257, 83, 519, 1530, 422, 1191, 399, 1698, 813, 887, 1604, 1124, 408, 838, 334, 1426, 241, 7166, 101, 192, 685, 10850, 919.
All men of the church are urged to attend the Baptist Men's Meeting on May 18. The gathering will be held at the church location with Kin Ray and Rue noted among the participants.
Fayette County unit of Veterans of World War I and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the Elgin Legion hall on Sunday May 17 with a picnic dinner at 12 30 p m The session was moved back one week due to Mother's Day and the state convention in Davenport June 4 to 7 All members urged to attend.
Fayette County Farm Bureau Women traveled to Grant County Wisconsin on April 30 with forty members attending. The日group toured county facilities and attended devotions, lunch, and a program featuring music, a film Visit to Russia and a skit. The ladies met with Grant County Farm Bureau leaders and pledged future exchanges.
General aid warrants issued for the county cover eight warrants and 468 high school districts plus 98 for non high school districts and 16 junior colleges. Total listed as 19 102 738 80 dollars with half of 0 764 735 54 dollars available for distribution. Names several district and committee entries with small payments including Fayette, Oelwein, Turkey Valley, Valley, West Central, Dover No 6 Rural and Smithfield IRISD.
Nicky Baumgartner receives a graduate teaching assistantship at the University of Wyoming effective in September with a stipend and tuition remission. He will graduate with a BS in chemistry physics and mathematics on May 26 and plans to pursue graduate work in analytical or physical chemistry. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Baumgartner of Elgin.
CIRCLE NORA meets Thursday May 21 at 2:00 PM at the church for a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Ernest Baumgartner and Mrs. Delmer Kingery with Mrs. Archie Howard presenting the program. CIRCLE As meets at 2:00 PM at Mrs. Walter Follett’s home for a birthday party with members reciting poems. CIRCLE RACHEL meets at Mrs. Eugene Scho ri’s home Thursday May 21 at 8:00 PM with co hostess Mrs. Roger Howard. Mrs. Guernsey Smith and Mrs. William Dummermuth in charge.
The Wadena Livestock Club met at Larry Rhine’s home with members sharing summer plans. Softball was dropped after discussion. Larry Thompson spoke on photographing livestock and Joni Baldwin demonstrated camera care. Club Tour planned for June 20 at 9 am. Caroline born May 10, Mothers Day, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz. sister Lori. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mueller and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Med.
Elgin hosts a safety lane check supervised by Darel Wilson and Daroan Gardner on Saturday May 28. Elgin merchants offer about 250 dollars in prizes for participants whose vehicles pass the inspection.
Rural route patrons are urged to inspect and improve mailboxes during May 18 to 23. Ensure proper height and location, keep boxes painted, display owner's name, and consider showing the box number. The postmaster H M McMillan thanks carriers and patrons for a successful mailbox improvement week.
Mary and Adams from Kenya Africa studied in La Grange Park and stayed with Noel and Guernsey Smith. The group toured local farming practices Saturday and spoke at Illyria Community Church Sunday before dining with the Smith families.
The junior senior banquet and prom titled Roman Holidays at Valley drew high praise for its success. Attendees noted unusually strong turnout for the prom, a departure from past years when few stayed for the after dance. The piece urges future students to support and stay for the entire prom to honor the seniors and celebrate a well organized, enjoyable event.
The Elgin Progress Club met May 11 at Mrs. L. L. Knudtson’s home with Mrs. Arthur Lantz as co-hostess. Father Jo. Hall of Ossian De Sales spoke to the group on Communism in China. Mire. Robert W.
Torkelson Motor Co displays a new Barracuda model, inviting customers to view the latest car in showrooms. The event highlights features and pricing, with sales staff ready to assist potential buyers.
The annual Baccalaureate services for Valley High School seniors will be held Sunday evening May 17. The Rev. C. T. Fjelstul will give the invocation and Rev. Roger W. Peterson will read scripture. Rev. George W. Breitkreuz will deliver the sermon with Benediction by Rev. Lee Roy Collins.
The Illyria Clipperettes met on Saturday afternoon May 9 at the Illyria Church. Iantha Strang presided. Janice Frie derich read the minutes. Gail Light read the treasurer’s report. Harold Boulton led discussions on projects and showed a film strip on breakfast. Tantha Strong spoke on good breakfasts. Ricky Cook and Donna Martin demonstrated thirst quenchers. Lunch was served by Ricky and Donna.
The Fabricate Club met at Mrs. Eugene Lehman home with co host Mrs. Keith Johnson on Tuesday evening May 6. Mrs. Orran Bane demonstrated cake decorating then a brief business meeting followed with officer elections. Officers: Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard president, Mrs. Robert Medberry vice president, Mrs. Richard Friden secretary. Sunshine keeper will be Mrs. Harold Halverson. There were 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Donald Sutter.
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