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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1961
Page
5
The State Schools see funding growth while the Iowa Tax Commission reports tax receipts ahead of last year. Over ten months from July 1, collections reach 113.8 million dollars, up 3.3 million from the prior year. A safety court ruling prompts discussion on seating and access during sessions.
Sunday gatherings highlight community ties among families in Wadena and nearby towns. Mrs. Jillene Moore hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Mah, Mr. and Mrs. Gernand, Mr. and Mrs. William Corkery and family, and Barbara Corkery from Lisbon. Attendees came from Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and Manchester.
The Elgin American Legion Post will conduct Memorial Day services at Gunder at 9:00 am Apostolic Cemetery at 10:00 am and Elgin at 11:00 am A brief memorial program will be led by Pastor Eldon Schroeder with readings by Stanley Brainard and Fouiowing the region a 2 ton 1 brief memorial ice will be conducted at Elgin cemetery.
Mr and Mrs M J Blockhus report the passing of C Blockhus in an automobile accident. The victim had long operated in Minne area and was well known in the community. Details indicate a Wednesday incident with family mourning and local officials investigating the crash.
A church circle report details a bake sale raising $12 and a family style luncheon menu of home made noodles and chicken with pies and coffee. Adults pay $1, children under 12 pay 50 cents. The Bib le School will run May 29 to June 1 with the theme Teens for Christ and sessions for nursery through junior high, led by designated teachers.
The CBY of First Baptist Church held a youth banquet honoring seven seniors with eighth graders serving. A Japanese themed decor transformed the basement into a garden scene. Milwaukee visitors participated as part of the program featuring music from a ladies trio and mixed quintet. The event closed with a chalk drawing titled Jesus, Rose of Sharon.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St. Paul's Methodist Church will meet Thursday, June 1, at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. R. P. Strauch and Mrs. Melbert Baechler. Mrs. Donald Gardner will present the lesson. Installation of officers will be held.
The ECHO requests early copy for next week's edition so the force may observe Memorial Day May 30. News should be sent by May 27 noon. Early submission of copy is appreciated.
Gordon Schupbach, longtime secretary at the Federal Land Bank office in West Union, resigns after two and a half years. Pam Clothier, a Valley graduate from the 1961 class, will take over as of Cupe 18, with a two week break-in period to learn the office routine.
A brief notice calls citizens to uphold a patriotic duty toward their community and cooperative efforts. The message emphasizes unity, service, and loyalty to local ideals, urging active participation in communal tasks and responsibilities.
Four winners named Hindebrandt Olson and Anderson among results with numbers 123 1344 681 73 242 625 317 982 401 127 3098. A 3 p m time listed with additional figures 248 449 1088 1210 500.
Clair's Recreation plans an opening Friday on Poke Way adjoining the former Schori tavern. The Lauers have remodeled the store building, adding one used and two new pool tables. Last week the tables arrived and have been getting a good tryout.
Mrs Mary Clothier will teach sixth grade in Monona next year after earning her degree from Upper Town this spring. She has prior teaching experience but has served 23 years as secretary and office manager at Capper's Hatchery, where she will remain until the season ends.
Outstanding students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University were recognized at the annual honors and awards convocation on Wednesday night May 17. Eleven major awards plus certificates, seals and keys for participation in Resbetions work were given, and each senior received a certificate for attendance and participation in the Iowa Chapter of the Junior Veterinary Medical Association. Wives of four SAO students were given the P.H.T. degree for their part in keeping home and supporting their husbands through their degree. Kenneth Fettkether was among those honored, as he plans to move to Elgin in June.
A notice notes a new home purchase in Elgin near the school athletic field. The buyer seeks a comfortable, well located property close to sports facilities and local amenities.
Mr and Mrs Olof Remmen of Ossian along with Sylvia Se of Ossian are noted in a family notice including Mr and Mire Harer Johnson.
The Elgin Lions Club held its annual election on Monday as volunteers prepared poppies for Poppy Day in Elgin. More than 1,100 Poppies were received, produced to aid hospitalized veterans and provide work therapy for servicemen, under the direction of the auxiliary and Iowa Department.
Arden Greener was named the next president of the Elgin Lions Club at a Monday meeting. Officers elected include 1st vice president Herbert Ash, 2nd vice president Albert Schori, 3rd vice president C Be Schori, treasurer Dean De Sert, tail twister Floyd Frie den, Lion Tanner Ed Klingman, with board members H H Wolf LeRoy Rothlisberger and Dennis Stutrud. New officers will be installed in June. Derry Leonhart to supervise the summer recreation program for children. about twenty members attended at St Pauls Methodist Church. A film of the Valley Lost Nation state championship was shown. Ronald Sutter attended as a guest.
Edith Bakken age 26 wife of Oscar Bakken died Saturday evening when a pickup veered into a ditch and overturned near Henry Anderson farm on the county line road four miles northeast of Elgin. She died shortly after release from under the vehicle. Bakken was killed. he suffered only minor injuries. Funeral services will be held at Cance Ridge Lutheran Church northeast of Decorah with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Bakkens had moved from Decorah to the Fred Scheidel farm southeast of Postville.
The State Services for Crippled Children will hold a diagnostic clinic in Decorah on Tuesday, June 6 at Roberts School for crippled children under 21 from Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties. No examination fee.
Local notice reports the removal of a garage at the south side of Mrs Lena Cooley's property improving safety for Mr and Mrs Eugene Lehman and Layce How. The item lists grandparents Walter Lehman Ivan Anderson and notes Postville and Monday as dates with a medical note.
The report notes most students improved weight and health after fall inspections while 34 new and absent students received spring exams. It records 26 audiometer tests, nine hearing improvements, four who lost hearing, and persistent issues include enlarged tonsils and untreated defective teeth with 114 cases not corrected and 96 receiving care.
A spokesman said the Maquoketa Valley Co-operative paid farmers 576726.73 for April. The plant near Arlington processed about 538000 lb daily, up 45 percent from last year. Capacity is 1 million lb daily. milk prices cited are 3.30 per 100 pounds for standard milk and 3.47 for bulky milk.
Memorial Day dinner held May 30 at Wadena Presbyterian Church basement with family style service starting 12:30 p.m. Menu includes chicken and noodles mashed potatoes vegetable salad rolls and pie. Price 1.00 for adults 0.50 for children 12 and under.
May 16 at her home hosted by Ole Loftsgard presiding. Eeciliary Casirtasi assisted hostess with Mrs Marjorie Reed as guest. Officers elected Kay Loftsgard president Linda view vice president Patty Schneider secretary and treasurer plans for Echo Valley Park on June 16. 50 poppy tray flavors prepared for Veterans Hospital at Clin Present attendees Kay Loftsgard Reed Schneider Hoag Hart Debra Ge
Funeral services for Harold E. Duke 64 of West Union are held today at the Methodist Church of West Union with burial in West Union cemetery. He died Monday in Rochester Minnesota after 41 years with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co and 31 years as West Union manager. Surviving are two sons David of Sacramento California and Capt Calvin of Des Moines and one grandson. His wife died in December. he was a charter member of West Union Rotary club and served as its president during its first two years. He also belonged to Masonic Lodge Chamber of Commerce and First Methodist Church.
All northeast Iowa banks close today as group 4 meeting of the Iowa Bankers Assn. brings 350 to 400 expected attendees. C. W. Grimes of West Union chairs the session held in Elkader with Dr. R. C. Young of Birmingham as featured speaker on Setting the Pace for the New Age. Attendees include the Filgin State Bank party: Mr. and Mrs. G. d. Mosby, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Krudison, W. C. Kohler, and Francis Butikofer.
Fifteen 4-H leaders will represent Fayette County at the 32nd annual State Girls 4-H Convention June 6 9 on the Iowa State University campus at Ames Beverly Morse County Pres ident Anita Bahe Frances Burrington Judy Wichman Shela Sullivan Sharon Thyer Annete Meyer Eileen Rubens Lorraine Koch Elva Jean Sanders Mary Wilbur Linda Dempster and Ann Gilmer will attend the convention This four day event emphasizes citizenship Discussions speakers and special programs with the theme Make good citizenship your task A preconvention workshop led by Beverly Morse begins June 4 Discussion techniques awareness of citizenship responsibilities and leadership will be stressed Nearly 1700 girls and leaders will register attend tryouts for special events settle in their avenue and tour the campus opening day Mr and Mrs Ray Connor of Forest City called on several local residents Tuesday morning
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