04 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1965
Page
1
The Elgin Echo reports its second class mail filing date and office location at Bigrette Town under postal act, listing Hermen and Bartun as publishers. The fragment notes printing and publication practice in a period newspaper notice.
Fragments outline a listlike note with unclear names and terms. No coherent event or persons clearly identified. The readable bits suggest a miscellaneous tally or seating reference without a definite story or outcome.
A damaged clipping outlines Fayette County governance with 36 members and a dean from Peach Township. It notes council terms of ten years, a county tax budget, and state matching funds for educational programs. It lists township voters electing officials and mentions districts and service structures.
A garbled OCR snippet lists varied terms and names such as Pent Ups Ormeil eaninne Pleasant Vals Wweneky Men 8 paw Baa Akodad Chet The eR HT SRake presenter and many others. The text appears as a noisy collage of possibly event speakers places dates and acronyms with no coherent narrative or clear entities.
Community notice outlines events at the Er Persh Fal union Tewee Townshir. It lists a church gathering at the Orado Lutheran church and a school lunch room event in Smithfiels townshir. Details include a Feirted Yhemshin Extension Chunei and 4-H a wean nth activities.
Football game report shows Postville Bengals struggling to score against the Buccaneers as heavy rushing yields limited yardage. Third quarter surge by the Tigers with Sam and Dave Roberts leading drives. Final: Pirates hold off late Postville push in a tight contest.
The Pirates gain a late edge as Sam leads with 128 rushing yards in 22 carries and Dave adds 1 yardage on 12 attempts. Frieden Struss Chapman Kleppe anchor defense while DeSart and Mohs contribute at linebacker and safety respectively.
Reatern Howards entertain at S00 VEY event featuring many guests and a list of attendees including Mrs Alive Kha c, Seman, Leonard Reussais, and Mrs Charter AYA. The article notes traveling participants and a large turnout with names distressed and misread in OCR.
Sunnydale Club met at the Lawrence West home on Tuesday October 36. The meeting opened with Halloween song and roll call. Devotion was read, and members played two games as the host treated guests. November meeting planned at LaVerne Larson home.
The sun shone on a Halloween costume parade Saturday with about 160 children participating, followed by a home talent program and party in the grade school gym. Cash awards honored many prize winners including David Martin, Mary Leeman, Trudy and Terry Butikofer, and multiple families sharing prizes.
A translated fragment notes prizes furnished by Mod- Fab Woodie of America for a local event. Attendees included Micky Martin and Loras Luhallewell among others with gifts and a western Difold participant. The Wilk and helpers served Latien souvenir treats while federated women’s clubs and supporters aided the United party. Children’s afternoon fundraiser raised 100 dollars for underprivileged children worldwide.
The Elgin Post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting Monday evening November 4 at the Legion hall. A good attendance is requested.
UNICEF held a talent show after the parade at Elgin grade school gym featuring kindergarten through fifth grade acts. Performers included the East Clermont Singers and individual students with songs like Sing a Song of Sixpence, Five Little Jack o Lanterns, Goblin in the Dark, Boo, A Ghost Story, Three Green Goblins, Hallo ween is Coming, and several musical pieces such as Heart of My Heart and I'm Not Scared.
A local school event features Marilyn Wuthkofer and students performing Hallo ween musical glory. The Dave Clark Five and sixth graders led by Mrs Robert Moore present Bobcat Hoogie and a square dance with Kevin Moore Micky Martin Chuck Schuphach Timmie Leeman and Tony Butikofer.
The regular Se nior CBY gathering met Sunday evening October 31 led by Joan Mueh lethaler. The program titled Deciding the Doubt ful explored world influences via TV newsprint and magazine slogans. D Lene Krueger presented visuals, four taped teen conversations featuring Karen Krueger and Pat Johnson were shown, with Barbara Muehlethaler guiding after each tape.
A discussion examines a questionable practice in It, outlining concerns, potential impacts, and differing viewpoints. The piece notes debate among local voices and invites broader scrutiny of the issue.
Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Streeter included John Hofer Fayette Betty Walker Oelwein the Sam Hofer family Clermont Paul Hofer Postville and the Wm Pfister family Monday visitors to Mrs Wm Pfister and children were Mrs Sam Hofer Clermont Mrs Leo Boleyn Mrs Helen Boyer and Mr and Mrs Frank Sturms Mr and Mrs Dale Jenson visited Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Vernon Wede Mrs Larry Butikofer Lyle and Douglas and Mrs Dale Seitz Scott and Rodney attended the 40th wedding anniversary at Monona Methodist Church for Mr and Mrs Dave Cohl Mrs Emory Wilson Oelwein and Mrs Alice Winkler dinner guests of Mrs Ann Howard Tuesday.
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