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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1963
Page
1
Elgin Echo in Fayette County Iowa is published every Wednesday by Herman and Bartuneek. The notice records second class mail status and post office entry date September 1 1881 under the 1852 act.
Valley critics argue the all conference method unfairly caps five players per team, preventing standout performers like Gary Kittelson from earning recognition despite leading the Valley defense and Valley posting the best defensive record. They propose alternate methods giving teams with higher standings more eligible players, with a minimum of three per team.
Coaches debate two methods for choosing all conference teams. One method would let coaches select their own players. a neutral counter would announce the teams and honors. Both options aim to reduce bias versus the current selection process.
The Farm Bureau Homemakers of Pleasant Valley met November 8 at Mrs. Lawrence Gehring’s home with thirteen members present. New chairwoman Mrs. A B Jacobs outlined holiday plans, a December 13 Christmas meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus’s home, and a home project. Members shared Christmas gift ideas and book reads while roll call invited members to show decorations.
The Legion Auxiliary invites members to a tea on Tuesday November 19 at 2:00 PM. Several new members will be welcomed and Gold Star members honored. County president Mrs Ruth Olson of Clermont will be the speaker. All members urged to attend.
The Friendship birthday club met Monday afternoon at Mrs Gee's home to celebrate her birthday. Attending were Mrs Louis Butikoffer, C T Ffelstal, Ed boleyn, Bertha Lehman, Metta Krueger, Grace Evans, Thomas Howard, Clara Muehlethaler, and Mrs Dean DeSart as guest. Mrs Leon Shepard sent a gift but could not attend.
Circle Rachel plans a fall festival on November 21 at 8:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Members bring a guest. Program chairmen are Mrs. Jacob Friederich Jr. and Mrs. Jack Adrian. Five booths include fruit and dairy, candy store, bakery, sewing shop, and white elephant with station captains listed.
A 1962 63 General Aid warrants distribution lists Fayette County school districts. Entries include Fayette Comm 7418.74 N Fayette Comm 21971.16 Oelwein Comm 36657.68 Turkey Valley 7328.48 Valley School 13102.78 W Neal 10777.64 Dover No 24779 Benishfield No 1R1 170.23 totaling 97074.48 dollars.
Mrs Dale Seitz and Rodney hosted a celebration for Scott Seitz's fourth birthday on Saturday evening with guests in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Leo Lehman entertained guests after Evangelism services at the Baptist Church Monday evening. Attendees included Rev Robert Schreiber and Rev Bernard Fritzke Cedar Falls, Rev Herbert Haas Sumner, Rev George Breitkreuz, Mr and Mrs Raymond Boleyn, Mr and Mrs Carlton Krueger, Mr and Mrs John J Schaer, Mrs Robert Boleyn, Mary Ann Schaer, Dorothy Schaer and Marlene Durscher.
Social Hour Club met Nov. 6 at Mrs. Clifton WHORE’s home with nineteen members and two guests Mrs. Alice Winkler and Mrs. Ed Wenger. They planned to send apples to Samaritan Homes for the holidays and discussed December plans.
The Elgin Study Club gathered at Mrs. H. H. Wolf's home with co hostess Mr Pred Muehlethaler opening the session. Federation news and club literature were shared, naming the town library as the community improvement project. A magazine rack was proposed as a first step.
A brief note recalls Stheonbens enjoying coffee after the program, with attendees mentioning a casual moment of relaxation and conversation following the event.
Senator Scott asks Iowa voters in Fayette Al iklamakee and Winneshiek counties to support the new reform plan, calling it the most vital issue before the legislature in 28 years. The call to vote Yea comes ahead of a December 3 date.
Senator George Scott of West Union Iowa argues that defeating the Shaft Plan will trigger court-ordered redistricting before the next legislative session. He asserts the General Assembly passed the plan with substantial majority and urges a "Yes" vote, warning against false assurances if the measure fails.
Visitors Sunday included Harold Pfister family members Mr and Mrs William Pfister, Loftsgard and Ruth Loftsg. The brief local notes mention Grvin Loftsgard and other nearby households in Elgin asking attention to neighborhood greetings.
A scribbled social column lists numerous Saturday Friday and Sunday gatherings. Names include Mr and Mrs George Schroyer Debbie West Mire Agnes Gilson and Bertina Hal Jim Jensen Dale Je Wayne Gilson Earl Lem bke Donald Jen son Oliver Torkelson Reuben Howard Leonard Heins Linus Hildebrand Jr and others as hosts guests and attendees at home dinners coffees and visits across multiple days and households.
Unclear OCR text shows the Leo Boleyn family hosting Sunday dinner at the Forrest home. Visitors included Rikader and others from Robert Chapmat's family. References to Mr and Mrs Roger Boleyn and Jerry Murray appear with fragments of names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes speak of selling unwanted items via an echoing Want Ad. The text mentions an audience for ads and suggests a push to advertise discarded goods. No clear entities or concrete details are present to identify items, dates, or organizers.
A 43rd anniversary reception was held with family members and neighbors in attendance. The readable fragments mention two daughters Eve Hickox and Mrs. Alice War rior, and there are references to individuals and places such as Pecatuy and Williamefield, though many details are garbled.
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