Commencement Friday at High School
Franklin H. Littell president of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant will deliver the commencement address Go For Broke. 57 seniors to graduate. Pictures of the seniors shown on pages 10 and 11 with congratulations from business and professional people of Germany Elgin and Wadena. 8th grade promotion certificates awarded Saturday May 27 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym.
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Franklin H. Littell
Dr. Littell
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Salong
Germany
Elgin
Wadena
WSCS General Meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church
The general meeting of the CS will be held June 1 at 2 Limit at St. Pauls Methodist Church. Hostesses will be Mrs. Milt Mohs and Mrs. Myrtle Kohler. Mrs. Archie Howard will be in charge of worship and Mrs Martin Wenger will have the program.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Milt Mohs
Myrtle Kohler
Archie Howard
Martin Wenger
Cash Winners in Elgin Fash Giveaway
Four winners shared the Elgin fashion giveaway last Saturday. Vicky Olson took $10 while John Butikofer James Leo Dennler and Cindy McMillan each won $5.00.
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Elgin
Vicky Olson
John Butikofer
James Leo Dennler
Cindy McMillan F
Women’s Guild of Presbyterian Church meets in church parlors
The Wadena Presbyterian Women’s Guild met in church parlors with 13 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Clay Keefer and Mrs. Derrell Fox. Discussions covered memorial gifts, Memorial Day dinner plans, committee assignments, and cookbooks in preparation. The program was by Mrs. Mabel Johnson and lunch followed. Continued to Page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Clay Keefer
Derrell Fox
Mabel Johnson
Bond
Frey
Manu
Keefer
Sid Corbin
Lea Herriman
Fox
Dinine
Lyle Corbin
G. W. Alderson
Jere Probert
Dean French
Bernard Roys
Arthur Herrling
Naomi Crandall
Jim Probert
Probert
Haze Frey
Gus Yearous
Crandall
Lyle Batterson
Paul Crandall
Gerry Schraeyer
Madge Murray
Guild
Llunch
Baptism of Steven Breitsprecher in Ossian Lutheran Church
Steven Breitsprecher Steven Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Breitsprecher Ossian was baptized Sunday May 21 at Ossian Lutheran Church by Rev A Duane Manson. Sponsors were Mary Ellen Breitsprecher and Larry Lee Falk. Mr and Mrs Lee Breitsprecher hosted dinner for 20 priests after the service with guests Mr and Mrs Leo Fath and Larry from Elgin attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Breitsprecher
Steven Lee
Lee Breitsprecher
Ossiani
Ossian Lutheran Church
A. Duane Manson
Mary Ellen Breitsprecher
Larry Lee Falk
Leo Fath
Larry
Elgin
Dam Construction Begins At Swiss Lake Estates
Dam construction starts on Swiss Lake Estates site near Swiss Lake. The lake will cover 187 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline and 50 acres of land leased under permanent rights. Minnesota Testilling Co. conducts site surveys with a density gauge and oxidal phonograph, while bulldozing, road-building, and tree clearing proceed. Bill Granger and son assist. entrance near Lane Ash home offers view at own risk. Jim Mondry, head developer, plans to move with family soon.
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Swiss Lake
Bill Granger and Son
West Union
Lane Ash
Jim Mondry
Gideon Members Present Bibles at Valley High
Mr Karl Miller of Clermont and Mr Leo Boyer of Lime Springs presented Youth New Testaments to every member of Valley High senior class of 1967 after the Baccalaureate Services on Sunday May 21. Both men are Gideon International members aiding Bible distribution.
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Karl Miller
Clermont
Leo Boyer
Lime Springs
Valley High
Gideon International
Summer Reading Program Set At Elgin Public Library
The Elgin Public Library announces a summer reading program for grades one through six with a 12 week schedule. May 32 kickoff note and May 22 book reporting rule. students must submit title and author, and parent signatures verify reading. Ten books earns Vacation Readers Club eligibility, with a different land book required per ten. Prize thresholds by grade: 1st 2nd 49 books, 3rd 4th 30, 5th 6th 25. The top readers in each division select library additions. last year winners Julie Trieden and Jill Fauser. Lasts to Aug 12. Story Hour begins June 13 on Tuesdays at 3 pm with Mrs. L L Kiple as first storyteller.
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Elgin Public Library
Ohades
Kenneth Blazk
Julie Trieden
Jill Fauser
Lima Memorial Day Program at Lima Church
Memorial Day service in Lima on Sunday May 28 includes a processional Mrs Marjorie Knox Wadena invocation Rev Lee Roy Collins Elgin songs by Mrs Helen Mills and the Star Spangled Banner oratorical reading by Joe Huer West Union address by Rev Lee Roy Collins song Onward Christian Soldiers benediction by Rev Collins recessional by Mrs Marjorie Knox and a march to the cemetery led by Wadena Post No 631 American Legion to conclude the ritual.
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Lima
Good Neighbor Deed at Bernard Loftsgard Farm
Neighbors and friends helped with spring field work at the Bernard Loftsgard farm on Thursday May 18. Volunteers brought tractors and machinery to aid plowing and planting, including Laverne Smphel Russell Larson Harold Hanson Lewis Kjosa Otto Blockhus Dwayne Johnson Lloyd Loftsgard Albert Lee Dennler Wm Dennler Robert Hanson Mervin Reierson Dan Butikofer Jr Harold Kuntz Orgen Loftsgard Tilpher Bilden Joe Reierson Myron Hoag Ben Dennler Wm Rainey Hiram Larson Elmer Eberling and Lloyd Reierson.
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Bernard Loftsgard
Laverne Smpehl
Russell Larson
Harold Hanson
Lewis Kjosa
Otto Blockhus
Dwayne Johnson
Lloyd Loftsgard
Albert Lee Dennler
Wm. Dennler
Robert Hanson
Mervin Reierson
Dan Butikofer, Jr
Harold Kuntz
Orgen Loftsgard
Tilpher
Echo Copy Deadline Restricted by Memorial Day Week
Notice from Echo urges early submission for next week's issue due to Memorial Day on Tuesday. All copy must be in by 3 p.m. Monday to ensure timely publication.
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Echo
Barnes couple to celebrate 25th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barnes celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Monona home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday May 30. All neighbors and friends are invited.
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Howard Barnes
Monona
Safety Lane Check In Elgin Saturday
The Elgin American Legion sponsors a safety lane check in Elgin on Saturday May 27 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the east end of Center Street. Merchants offer prizes totaling about 200 dollars. each passing driver becomes eligible to win.
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Elgin American Legion
Elgin
Center Street
Loyalty Sunday planned by St Pauls Methodist Church visitors
May 28 is Loyalty Sunday at Christian Stewards of St Pauls Methodist Church who plan to visit every member home in the community. The discussion centers on church ministry plans for next year and each member’s responsibility. Visitors aim to meet the whole family at one sitting and invite at home presence or earlier appointment via the church office.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Summer Swimming Program Opens for Local Youth
George H. Rain, chairman, announces a four week summer swimming program from July 17 through August 12 on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am to 12 noon. Pool charge is 1.50 for the period and bus fare matches last year if 30 to 40 participate. Registration at Falbs Garage. Volunteers urged, preferably parents of participants. Children aged nine to twelve urged to enroll.
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George H.rain
Falb
School Calendar for 1967 68 Year
The 1967 68 school year starts Monday August 28. Teachers meetings are August 24 25. No school September 4 Labor Day. October 20 State Teachers Convention. November 6 Parent-Teacher conferences may move. Thanksgiving Break November 23 24. Christmas Break December 25 January 1. Easter Break April 12 15. The last day is May 24 if no weather closure.
Will Be On TV by Jim Shaffer at Camera 7
Jim Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Shaffer will appear on KWWL TV Channel 7 program Camera 7 with Second Generations guitar band from 12 to 1 pm on Thursday May 25 for their third performance. Band members include Jeff DeWilder Roger Purdy Dave Gravel and Jim Snowbager all students at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton.
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Jim Shaffer
Gerald Shaffer
Kwwl-Tv
Channel 7
Camera 7
Jeff DeWilder
Roger Purdy
Dave Gravel
Jim Snowbager
Iowa Braille
Vinton
Baptist Men’s Brotherhood Holds Barbecue Meeting
The Baptist Men’s Brotherhood met Monday evening at Louis Lehman’s home with John J. Schaer David Boleyn and Harry Johnson assisting An outdoor barbecue was held Devotions were given by Clarence Muehle thaler Group singing was led by Harry Johnson and a talk given by Louis Lehman One guest was present.
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Baptist Men’s Brotherhood
Louis Lehman
John J. Schaer
David Boleyn
Harry Johnson
Clarence Muehlethaler
Elgin Legion Post Dedication Of Avenue Of Flags
The Elgin American Legion Post No. 352 plans to dedicate a Memorial Avenue of Flags on Memorial Day at 11:00 a.m. in Elgin Cemetery. Thirty flags will honor veterans, each with a marker bearing the honoree’s name. if weather fails, the ceremony moves to Elgin Grade School gym. Relatives are urged to attend. names listed include Capper, Mason, Odegard, Sutter, Baumgartner, and others with additional dedications planned in future years.
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Elgin American Legion Post No. 352
Elgin Cemetery
Legion
United States
American Legion
Elgin American Legion
Elgin
Elgin Avenue
Chas
L. Capper
Orlin Mason
Robert Odegard
Dan Sutter
Ben J. Baumgartner
Melvin Boleyn
Melvin Bower, Jr
Bert Thoman
Martin Minihan
Nels Olson
Ralph Woodrow Reed
Ole M. Blockhus
Floyd Odecard
Melvin A. Boyer
Jesse Moody
Otto Torkelson
Dorf Halverson
Michael Blockhus
Gerald Boyer
Gerald Boleyn
Kenneth Larson
Ben Wold
Boize Capper
Isaac Gehring
Oscar Holden
Glen Little
Albert Erickson
Earl Medberry
Walter Kohls
James Muncie
Morris Minihan
Johnsons Erecting New Home Near Elgin Farm
Keith Johnson is erecting a new home on the farm south of Elgin after last fall’s fire. The house, a U.S. Home, stands south of the former site and features three bedrooms a full basement and a double garage in a 46 by 26 footprint.
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Keith Johnson
Elgin
U.S
Honor Society Initiation Held at Valley High Cafeteria
Members of the National Honor Society held an initiation ceremony Friday evening May 19 in the Valley High cafeteria. Randy Alderson welcomed guests and explained the CARE project as the group emphasized Character Scholarship Leadership and Service. New members include seniors Linda Crow Karen Franks Christine Pane Richard Reeder and juniors Janet Amundson Pauline Amundson Jane Anderson Janice Corbin Linda Gardner Diane James Steven Kittleson Richard Kruempel Gregory Olson Linda Roys and Tacqueline Sehori with a mothers tea following the event attended by about 70 people.
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National Honor Society
Valley High
Randy Alderson
Valley High School
Gail Light
Inga Hanson
Vicki Bond
Gary Kleppe
Curtis Butikofer
Jeri Martin
Cheryl Anderson
James Zurbrigten
Linda Collins
Kay Larson
JoAnn Wilson
Tel- Vine
Wieh School
Linda Crow
Karen Franks
Christine Pane
Richard Reeder
Janet Amundson
Pauline Amundson
Jane Anderson
Janice Corbin
Linda Gardner
Diane James
Steven Kittleson
Richard Kruempel
Gregory Olson
Linda Roys
Tacqueline Sehori
Lloyd Meier
G. W. Alderson
Paul Zurbriggen
M. H. Moore
Honored At SCI Convocation Honors 694 students
Students from Clermont Elgin and Arlington were among 694 State College of Iowa students honored for scholastic and extracurricular achievements at the SCI All College Honors Convocation on May 17. Names listed in the Honors Day program include Kenneth Schroeder Shirley Tatro and others from local communities.
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Clermont
Elgin
Arlington
State College of Iowa
SCI
Kenneth Schroeder
Shirley Tatro
Ciermont
Karen Hilgemann
Barbara Muehlethaler
Diane Cox
David Winkler
Faculty Hires for 1967 68 School Year
The 1967-68 faculty sees four changes. Mrs Lyle Martin replaces Mrs Robert Reeder in the sixth grade at Elgin. Mrs Carmie Peterson from Castalia takes sixth grade duties in Clermont. Mary Clothier becomes seventh grade language arts in the Junior High, replacing Mrs John Christen. Mr Grove fills high school science, succeeding Mr Donald Blaker who left to attend an Academic Year Institute at State College of Iowa.
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Lyle Martin
Robert Reeder
Ln Elgin
Carmie Peterson
Castalla
Mary Clothier
Clermont
John Christen
Willard Grove
Elgin
Grave
Daniel Cooper
Cooper
Upper Town College
Grove
Donald Blaker
State College of Iowa
National Science Foundation
Library Hours Adjust for Memorial Day Closure
The library will close Tuesday May 26 for Memorial Day and will change afternoon hours starting June 3. Opens one half hour later in the afternoons and closes a half hour later. Schedule lists Tuesday 1 30 to 5 00, Wednesday 7 00 to 2 30, Friday 1 30 to 5 00, Saturday 1 30 to 5 00 and 7 30 to 9 30.
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Elgin Public Library
University Merit Scholarships Awarded to 540 Seniors
Merit scholarships at the University of Town have been awarded to 540 high school seniors entering as freshmen in June or September. Curtis Butikofer of Elgin is among recipients. Awardees receive 100 to 340 dollars for tuition upon acceptance. Recipients must be in the top 25 percent of their class and meet high ACT scores.
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University of Town
U of I
Curtis Butikofer
Elgin
Lewis Butikofers
Memorial Day Services Schedule at Elgin Cemeteries
Elgin Post No 352 American Legion schedules Memorial Day rites for May 20. Legionnaires meet 8 am at Legion Hall then proceed to Brainard, Gunder, Illyria, Apostolic, and Elgin Cemeteries with 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am services. E. W. Hilgemann to speak, Valley High Band to perform, Avenue of Flags dedication at Elgin Cemetery.
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Valley High Band
Elgin Cemetery
Wear a Poppy. America’s Silent Tribute To Heroes
Poppy Day, an annual memorial to the war dead and disabled veterans, is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. By wearing a poppy on Poppy Day each American honors the sacrifice of service members while aiding the living. Elgin American Legion Auxiliary members will be gathering poppies Saturday, May.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin American Legion
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Pam
Wscs General Meeting
Wadena News
Women's Guild
Swiss Lake Estates
Lake Estates
Mnt
Minnesota Testilling Co
Creta
Kildozer
Siary
L. L. Kiple
Elgin Legion Post
Johnsons
America
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