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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1960
Page
5
The Flower Fund dispute centers on funding amounts with Poortiiga estimating $900 annually, Akers stating $1,500 to $2,000 in the first 15 years, and assertions that funds were diverted for flowers and social events rather than political use for the past seven years.
A Social Security Administration district representative will be at the West Union courthouse on November 23 from 10 00 a m to 12 00 noon to assist people filing applications for Federal Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits, obtaining original and duplicate Social Security account number cards, and employer identification numbers.
The P. V. Sharpshooters met at Gary and Gayle Kleppe's home on Wednesday night November 2. President Jim Frieden called the meeting to order with thirteen members present. Old business covered the old paper collection and its disposition while no new business arose. Jim Frieden presented slides of soil sampling and record book work was reviewed.
The Henry Larson sale planned for Wednesday November 16 is postponed due to the death of Mr Larson. The postponement affects all tied to the original event and local notices advise rescheduling.
News from Wadena reports the American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night with fifteen attendees and one guest. Mrs. Richard Aeschliman acted as secretary in Mrs. William O Laughlin’s absence. A treasurer’s report noted forty three paid members, four short of quota, and plans to send gifts to Clinton for the Christmas gift shop. A short “America first” item was read, and December serving committee listed. Members paying fifty cents for canteen books included several named members. Local residents hosted dinners and visits included relatives from Strawberry Point, Union, Volga, and nearby towns. Three families announced travel to Minneapolis for a football game, then route to California and Japan for a year.
A celebration marks the 40th anniversary for Martin in the city with plans from two to five in the afternoon on Sunday November 13. The event celebrates the milestone with community participation and formal greetings from local organizations.
The business establishments of Elgin will be closed Friday November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day.
Catherine Klaus was elected president of the Section of Educational Consultants at the Iowa State Education Association Convention. The group includes supervisors and curriculum consultants. Klaus is Elementary Supervisor in Valley Community Schools. Dr. Paul Blackwood from the U S Office of Education spoke on Science for the Sixties.
Kenneth Anderson rents the Linus Putz farm west of Clermont and has chosen January 5 as the closing out sale date. Auctioneers will be Thompson & Schatz, with the Elgin State Bank as clerk and the ECHO handling advertising.
Cash drawing occurs Saturday November 12 with six turkeys to be given away each Saturday starting November 19 until Christmas. Drawings will take place at the park.
Herman Larson Sr held a well attended sale last Wednesday with strong prices for all items. The Larsons have quit farming, sold the farm to their son, and moved to Elgin into a newly purchased home from Robert D. Wil.
Pleasant Valley Homemaker and Farm Bureau groups sponsor a Family Night on Monday. The hour long program features an educational film a cartoon and a humorous style show. Lunch will be served after the program.
The Elgin Lutheran W M F will meet on November 17 at 2 p.m. in the church basement.
On November 18 and through sixth grade, students will be in their rooms for parent conferences. The schedule is tight, with limited time outside school to hold all meetings. Conferences aim to supplement reports and support pupil welfare as junior and senior high teachers discuss student classification, promotion, and school philosophy.
George Leonard announced elections across 11 townships from November 10 to 21 to choose members for the odd-numbered townships. The elected officials will serve the 1960 1961 term alongside continuing members through 1961. Farmersburg November 21 Farmersburg school Highland November 14 Highland township hall Marion November 21 Center school.
Circle Nora gathers at Mrs. Henry McMillan's home with Mrs. Mel Kohler aiding. Mrs. Rex Mulford will present the program. Circle Mary meets at Mrs. Robert Wilson's home with Mrs. Clifton Wilson assisting. Mrs. Mel Baecler presents the lesson. Circle Rachel meets at the church with guests. Mrs. Donald Caspers teaches. Hostesses are Mrs. Arthur Lantz, Mrs. William Dummer Muth, and Mrs. Jack Adrian. There will be a silent auction.
Grand Opening and Open House invites the public to the Maquoketa Valley Co op plant in its new location six miles west of Strawberry Point or five miles south of Arlington on Highway 3. The Board of Directors announce the event for Saturday November 12, 1986.
The Iowa region sees strong turnout amid a national tone shift as Kennedy secures the presidency while local voters lean Republican. Officials urge strict adherence to the school bus stop law to prevent tragedies. Drivers must stop for flashing signals and cannot overtake a stopped bus.
In a record turnout nationwide, voters chose Kennedy as next president. Norman Erbe wins Iowa governor seat, defeating Edward McManus. W. L. Mooty defeats John R. Hanson for lieutenant governor. GOP gains other state offices while Miller unseats Loveless for U S Senate. District and state posts swing to Republicans.
The Tabitha Society will meet at the Baptist Church on November 16. Mrs Cornelia Burrow will give devotions, with Music by Edna Miller. Mrs Eldon Schroeder presents the program Thanks For His Love. Roll call asks What I am Thankful For. Hostesses are Mrs George Durscher, Mrs Max Lehman, and Mrs Lester Trautman. When the world is at its worst Christians must be at their best.
Henry Larson, 59, died early Saturday at his sister Mrs Carrie Keilholtz home in Volga after a long illness from a heart ailment. Funeral services conducted by Muwehlethaler funeral home were held Tuesday at Elgin Lutheran Church with burial in Nigria cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Mrs Chester Orton of Durango and Mrs Harry Brause of West Union.
Til and Hospitalized Mrs Mary Allen had maj aeete morning at a Joseph' hospital in New Hamp. David Boleyn broke a bone in his foot last week playing football and is in a cast. Mrs Max Thoma went to Postville hospital last Thursday for treatment. Read the Want Ads.
Gladys Marie Martie 48 died early Monday Nov 7 at West Union hospital after a three day stay. Survived by husband mother Lydia Odegard five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 5 PM at St Pauls Methodist Church with burial in Elgin Cemetery. Muehlethaler Funeral Home in charge.
Members of the First Baptist Church attended the dedication of the Educational Building at Aplington Baptist Church on Sunday November 6. The program included morning preaching by Rev Frank Veninga and speeches by Dr Frank H Woyke and Rev J C Gunst with themes Building the Church and A Dedicated People. Attendees from Elgin included Mr and Mrs Max Lehman Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple Mrs Clara Baumgartner Mr and Mrs Karl Miller Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger and Rev and Mrs Eldon Schroeder and family.
On Tuesday night November 1 at 7 30 p m Karel Loftsgard and Gloria Hyde hosted a bridal shower for Phyllis Nims who will wed Gerald Jacobson on November 6. Guests included Mrs Bernard Loftsgard Markyln Linda Wander Phyllis and Shelvy Nims Gloria Frieden Sharon Seago Sharon Loftsgerd Mrs Paul Pinney Mrs Ronald Loftsgerd Debbie and David Ada Kay Falk Mrs LaVern Hyde and Gloria Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard and Karel. Games followed by opening gifts and lunch served by hosts.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Helms welcomed a son born November 8 at Postville hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kohl s welcomed a son, Patrick John, born October 30 at St. Francis Hospital Waterloo. Mrs. Walter Kohl s visited Waterloo October 30 and stayed a week with the Sheldon Kohl s. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meighen of Sumner welcomed a daughter named Kelly Kathryn born Saturday November 5 at Sumner Hospital. The mother is the former Grace Gehring.
H. W. Helms & Sona of Elgin recently bought eight Hereford cows and five Hereford heifers from Porter and Virginia Eubank of Huntsville Missouri, expanding their cattle herd.
In Fayette County, all county officers stayed Republican after the November 8 election. Incumbent Hazel Gehring defeated Zelma Campbell for county auditor. treasurer, clerk of court, sheriff and recorder were unopposed. Walter L. Saur beat J. G. Johnson for county attorney. Board of supervisors: J. B. Niles won, Floyd Gilley defeated Albred Becker. Totals list Nixon and Kennedy for president, Miller and Loveless for senator, Erbe and McManus for governor, with other local results and constitutional convention yes/no.
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