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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1964
Page
6
Governor Wee outlines a moral effect across the state as business leaders anticipate changes. The code bans state agencies from fulfilling job orders that require race color religion national origin or ancestry as a condition for employment. Additional provisions place duties on state officials.
PFC Jerry L Wander 23 son of Jacob J Wander assigned to the Army element of the U S Military Assistance Advisory Group in Vietnam as a clerk typist Wanders MAAG role covers advising Vietnam forces on training equipment and tactics He entered the Army in June 1958 trained at Fort Leonard Wood and last stationed at Fort Huachuca He was a Valley High School graduate and worked in farming before enlistment.
May showers through Tuesday noon left 446 inches of moisture in the area. The longest dry spell in that period occurred last week, giving farmers a good window to work at corn planting.
Mr and Mrs Arden Greener have purchased the former Per Larson residence on Emily street. They take possession June first and expect to move in by mid month.
Marine Private First Class Robert C. Schupbach, son of Mr and Mrs Ige Schupbach of Elgin, began a Far East tour aboard the USS Bennington as it visits ports in Hawaii, the Philippines, and Hong Kong during its carrier voyage.
Private Roger D Berg US 667 98428 Co A 3d Bn 2nd Training Reg Basic. Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 85476. My command notes there are Steven and Craig.
Presbyterians held a Thursday gathering at the church with hostesses Mrs. Arthur Herrling and Mrs Laura Herrling. A nominating committee was elected to prepare bios for the fal meeting. Memorial Day dinner plans were made with kitchen and dining room duties assigned to several members. Attendees attended Presbyterial events in Dubuque and shared news of upcoming church activities and hospital gown sewing drives. Additional social updates include family visits and a 4-H club meeting featuring a Mother’s Day program and craft sharing by Jo Ann Baldwin and members.
The Clermont Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual initiation in Valley High Cafeteria. New members include Randy Clark Vicky Habeger Sylvia Hanson Robert Krusmpel Connie Bear Danny Baker Karen Alderson Keith Collins Jame Dennler Louis Christen Genevieve Christen Karen Hoopman Karen Hilzemann Pat Lehman Richard Reierson Jean Schaer Connie Whittenbaugh Sharon Yearous. The program featured welcome by President Bonnie Swenson, readings, flag salute, bylaw signing, and musical numbers by the Patel music department and several student performers including Randy Alderson and a trumpet trio.
Mark D Buchheit of West Union was informed today that he is listed in the 1964 Directory of International Biographies published in London. The listing elevates him among individuals distinguished internationally. He is already listed in Who’s Who and the National Social Register and serves as an International Counsellor of Lions International and a former Fayette County Attorney.
National Angus Breeders meet and beef conference and annual meeting set for June 2 in Ames. June 1 and 2 cover events with a focus on Angus breeding. A Thursday June 4 entry notes the sgrenbeld Indians 4H Club meeting taking place locally.
A Social Security Administration district office outreach will be held in West Union at the courthouse on July 2 9 16 23 and 30 from 9 am to 1 pm. Residents may also call the Waterloo district office in room 102 Black Hawk Building Fourth Street for assistance.
A brief local item notes that Cub and Ee from Wadena presented a program.
Connie Baumgartner of Elgin has been awarded a $1600 scholarship at Upper Iowa University for academic achievement. The accolade reflects her strong record and the support of her family, including Mr Baumgartner.
The Elgin Legion conducts Memorial Day services at Gunder and Brainerd cemeteries at 9 a.m. Apostolic and Nigria hold 10 a.m. services. Elgin services begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lee Roy Collins delivering the address. Karen Hilgesmann and Mary Ann Metzger readings. Legion members meet at the Legion hall at 8 a.m.
Mrs Leo Schori and granddaughter Lynette attended Coppelia in Chicago on May 23 presented by Le Ballet Petit at St Alphonsus Theatre. Andrea Schori led with a featured role, Terri Schori danced, and Kenneth Schori served as treasurer of Le Ballet Petit Parents Guild.
Elgin ALCW held a May 21 gathering in the fellowship hall with hostesses Mrs. Berdan Hagelie, Robert Barker, Alton Staff, and Clarion Hagejie. Thirty members attended as Pastor Fjelstul led devotions, reports were read, Lions Club supper planning continued, a fan purchase announced, and Bible study on Crossing National Boundaries featured.
On June 4, Jack Hanson will receive his master of arts degree from State College of Town in elementary administration. He is teaching in Waterloo and is the son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson.
Mark D. Buchheit, West Union Attorney, will speak at Memorial Day services Saturday in Oelwein, delivering the main address for local observances.
Notice states there will be no public advertisement of any kind on Memorial Day May 30.
The E public library will be closed Saturday May 30 for a hospital visit and patient care. Mig William Green of Cease Reply undergoes a surgical procedure at Lake's Hospital.
Spillville in suinntebien County expects about 1,500 Boy Scouts from eight NE Iowa counties to gather for a three day Camporall along the Turkey River. Jay Partridge chairs the event with Richard Shane and J W Rowe from Waterloo as vice chairs. Publicity director George Burns and Mayor James Puffer handle logistics while H B Jacobi of New Hampshire is health director and Dwight Dirksen of Waterloo runs the commissary.
The Elgin Little League starts a 9 week summer program for Valley Community School District boys aged 8 to 17. Practices run Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 for ages 10 to 13 and 3:00 to 4:30 for ages 14 to 17, and Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 for ages 8 to 9. Report to the Elgin ball diamond at the scheduled times.
Ivan Torkelson and family attended the Decorah Lutheran Church Sunday service and Sunday school with the Juniors and Seniors. The group included Connie Dummermuth Phyllis Hunsberger Karen Hilgemaron Kaol Frieden Ricky Halverson Larry Halverson and Stanley Anderson. They had dinner at Luther College cafeteria and toured the campus.
Richard Heierson son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Reierson and Roger Reed son of Mrs Marjorie Reed were selected to attend Boys State in Des Moines. They are sponsored by the Elgin American Legion and the Elgin Lions Club.
Moser Construction Co completed paving the approaches to the Turkey River bridge on Highway 172 Monday afternoon. Opening and dedication are set for June 7 with ceremonies at the site led by local authorities and community leaders.
Elgin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star invites Vesta Chapter of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin to a picnic at Villa Louis grounds at 1 p.m. and a Mississippi boat ride at 2 60 p.m. in honor of Charles F La Pointe Grand Sentinel. The total price for both events is 3 dollars. Reservations to secretary Mrs Allen Habeger by May 29.
The Elgin Post No. 362 American Legion sponsored a safety check day. A total of 242 cars and 21 trucks were checked. 36 cars and 4 trucks were rejected, with 20 cars and 1 truck rechecked after service. Fifty-two cars were found equipped with seat belts.
The American Legion plans a county gathering on May 26 at Fayette Street, inviting members to join the meeting and discuss community activities and legion duties. The notice emphasizes local participation and scheduling details.
Ada Falb daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Falb and Ruthie Bilden daughter of Mr and Mrs Tilpher Bilden both of Elgin graduated with the April class at Paris Academy of Beauty Culture in Cedar Rapids. They took their State Cosmetology examinations on May 18 at the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines. Falb works at Sabas House of Beauty while Bilden is at Peg's Beauty Salon in Cedar Rapids. Both are 1963 Valley High graduates.
Valley High School held its senior commencement on May 22 at 8 00 pm with Pomp and Circumstance as the processional. Rev Lee Roy Collins gave the invocation followed by the mixed chorus singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Professor Richard C Clark of Upper Iowa University spoke on A Comparison of Russian and American Education noting similarities and differences between the two systems. A cornet trio performed Tom Dick and Harry. Honors and awards were presented by Principal Paul Zurbriggen. Danforth Award recipient Martha Schaer and Dean Hill were announced with awards also given to Danny Baker for highest grade in American history from the Daughters of the American Revolution Hanalee Chapter.
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