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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1963
Page
8
A stream of weekend guests and family gatherings across Oelwein, West Union, Clermont, Arlington, and nearby towns highlighted social life. Attendees included the Yearous, Halverson, Herman, and Hagelie families, with visits from Krems and Regan, plus dinners and late suppers at multiple homes.
Mrs Celia Thoman was a Sunday dinner guest in the Righura Hofer home near Clermont Mr and Mrs Frank Kulish of Cedar Rapids were week end guests in Clarence Hofer home were also supper guests in the Robert Hanson home Mr and Mrs Ernest Christen Mr and Mrs Stanley Moser visited Thursday evening
Mrs. Jerson and Maynard families host and visit relatives across Chey ter and Des Plaines. Lofts guards, Renners, and Loftsgards gather for weekend visits with Ruth Loftsgard and Helen Reinhart. Nor wey church events mark a Golden Wedding anniversary for Vebjon Landsgards.
A scrambled rural social log notes Sunday visits and dinner guests across Kanawha Emo Landsag Meillen and Otto Mork with Mollie Mork and others, plus a Golden Wedding anniversary at Landigard and a Teachers meeting at an elementary school. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Henry Christense, Mr and Mrs Clerence Anderson hosted and hosted visitors from Siewbercy Oelwein West Union Randalia Fayette. next meeting planned at Henry Christensen Jr. residence.
Brainard residents Mrs Richard Kohis Mrs Vern Darnell and Miss Wilma Grimes joined Sunday visitors at Clarence Tripp’s home while Walter Pritchard hosted his family. Nearby families from Waterloo Washburn Independence and Weston also attended gatherings with coffee and social moments.
American veterinary health experts warn mastitis costs dairy farmers 250 million dollars yearly. A three part program covers prevention with housing and milking practices, diagnosis using early screening to identify organisms, and treatment tailored to the organism, stressing ongoing effort and veterinary guidance.
Sunday gatherings featured the Kohls, Reeder, Gehiring, Meighan, and Grimes families visiting various hosts in Clermont Sumner Polk City and Cedar Falls. Birthday and sponsorship events included Mrs Hanson and Mr Grimes, with notable visits to the Jack Hanson and Delmer Fenner households.
Clayton County Extension notes a series of 4 H and leaders meetings across Guttenberg Elldors Luana and Garnavillo from November 7 to November 14. Meetings include elections training awards programs and a 4 H session at St Sebald's Church. Visitors mentioned include Mrs Clarence Torkelson Mr Phil Embretson and Mrs Carmen Benson.
Valley defeated West Central 25 to 18 to finish 8-0, matching the school record. Larry Halverson set an all time Valley rushing mark with 994 yards in the season, and Valley outgained West Central 304 to 84 with 15 first downs to four. The win capped a homecoming day celebration with seniors honored and postgame festivities.
The Elgin Tertia Club met Monday November 4 at the Elgin Lutheran Church. Eighteen members answered roll call by introducing their guests.
October brought four light showers totaling .4 inches marking the driest October since 1957. Farmers report very dry soil and hope for heavy rains before freezing. The Robert Chapman family visited Forrest Peterman in Elkader. Leslie Frieden and Tommy Frieden of Lincoln Nebraska called on Mrs. Fanny Frieden.
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