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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1961

Page

3

Valley Powers Past Fayette 45 19 in Big Win

Valley crushed Fayette 45 to 19 on Friday. Carlyle Blockhus scored four touchdowns and teamed with Ramdy Miles Roger Torson and Robert Rothlisberger on XP drives as Valley piled up 45 points. Fayette struggled early with turnovers and could not stop the Valley offense, though they scored a late TD. Valley led 13 0 at halftime and 32 7 after three quarters before sealing the win with more scores in the fourth. Valley improves in Upper Town Conference play with upcoming matchups against Summer and other foes.

Valley Fayette Robert Rothlisberger Carlyle Brocichus Roger Torson Larry Wilbar Carlyle Blockhus Carlyle Blodshus Richard Amundson Randy Miles Don Timmerman Postville Etkader Sumner Waukon West Central North

Methodist Church Events Highlight November Schedule

Pastor Donald T. Caspers leads St. Pauls Elgin activities with Guest Day on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. An official board meeting is at Mrs. Ruth Starkey's home at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday worship begins at 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. features Illyria Youth. Monday's Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Clarion Olson's home with a program by Ruth Starkey.

St. Paul’s WSCS Elgin Ruth Starkey Methodist St. Paul's Illyria Youth Fellowship Woman's Society of Christian Service Clarion Olson

Million Houses Heated Electrically by 1961 End

Nationwide survey by Electrical World magazine shows over 1,116,000 homes will be fully heated by electricity by the end of 1961 and utilities expect 5.2 million homes heated electrically by decade's end. Additional surveys indicate about 400 homes daily adopting electric heating.

Electrical World Magazine

Local Residents Dine and Visit in Clermont Area

Clermont local guests gathered at the Wayne Durscher home for dinner and supper with Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin Mrs Alma Nelson and Mrs Blanche Nes vik among those attending. Luther College students Carol Swenson and Elaine Norland spent the weekend at Roy Swenson's home and Sunday dinner featured Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and family with Mr and Mrs LaVern Swenson and Ricky and Carol joining.

Harry Yauslin Wm. Nelson, Jr Nancy Susan Alma Nelson Blanche Nesvik Wayne Durscher Carol Swenson Elaine Norland Luther College Decorah Roy Swenson Millard Nelson, Jr LaVern Swenson Ricky Carol

Campaign Urges Eradication of Mastitis in Dairy Herds

An in-depth look warns mastitis costs the nation about 386 million dollars yearly, averaging 19.50 per cow. Experts urge farmers avoid tinkering and implement an all-out eradication program with herd-wide checks by a veterinarian, organism testing, and strict milking sanitation.

Isan Fesadatte

Birthday Dinner Honors David Gass First Birthday

Mr and Mrs John Gass hosted a Sunday dinner for their son David to celebrate his first birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Farmer of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Don Cowell and Doyle Mrs Flossie Gass Roy Torson Mrs Gussie Miller and Mrs Mary Olson.

Swenson Elaing Norland Roger Berg John Gass David George Farmer Waterloo Don Cowell Doyle Flossie Gass Roy Torson Gussie Miller Mary Olson

Elkader and Manchester Callers Visit Local Residents

Mrs. Frank Oldfather and Mrs. Chas Baker visited Elkader Saturday while Mrs. Harry Boleyn and Mrs. Oaklin Probert called in Manchester Friday. They checked on John Duff and Oaklin Probert in the hospital. Les Wheeler and Archie Wheeler hosted a Sunday visit at the Wheeler home in Wadena. Several residents visited others, including Mrs. Lizzie Chase and family, at Randalia and Galt diners.

Frank Oldfather Chas. Baker Elkader Harry Boleyn Oaklin Probert Manchester John Duff Les Wheeler Archie Wheeler Wadena Francis Wheeler Florence Marble Lyle Jennings Richard Goeschel Millville Clarence Jacobson Galt D. J. Crains Harold Wilkins Crains James Hermen Steven Lizzie Chase Hlmer Ralph Lyle Lamphier Randalia Don Calvin Minnie Thyer

Local church groups aid roof repair and share fellowship

A group of Methodist Church men repaired the church roof on Tuesday. A Presbyterian picnic supper honors Rev. Henry Jones on Sunday October 29 at 7 PM with slides from Latin American countries. Various local residents visited relatives and attended church activities while prizes were awarded at a turkey drawing hosted by area merchants.

Lyle Jennings Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Henry Jones

Kenneth Scotts Family in Minneapolis Minnesota

A brief notice notes the daughter and family of Kenneth Scotts residing in Minneapolis Minnesota. The fragment indicates a familial connection and location without further details.

Kenneth Scotts Minneapolis, Minn

Ford introduces new models and power

Ford showcases a broader range of models including a new eight seat Wagon and a four seat Sport Roadster. Prospective buyers are invited to see, hear about prices, and test drive the most beautifully built Fords yet, reinforcing the dealership as a value headquarters.

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