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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1967

Page

6

Regents Refuse to Suspend UNI Instructor

The state board of regents refuses to suspend UNI English instructor Edward Hoffmans who urged civil disobedience toward the draft. Six Hawk County lawmakers demanded his suspension and a loyalty policy for faculty, while state officials dispute tax revenue figures amid a windfall claim.

State Board of Regents University of Northern Town At Cedar Falls Hawk County Edward Hoffmans UNI Board of Regents Hoffmans Richard Turner Black Hawk County Lloyd Smith Marvin Selden, Jr

Tax rules panel delays tax on new construction services

The legislative rules committee postponed action on taxing services tied to new building construction. Initial 2 1 vote favored exempting new construction, but Commissioner Prentis shifted to support taxing it. Gov Hughes opposes collection while Turner says the new construction tax is law and will be enforced before the state tax commission transitions to a new revenue department.

Legislative Rules Committee State Tax Commission X. T. Prentis Lynn Potter Department of Revenue Hughes Richard Turner

Tax booklet delay clouds Iowa income tax mailings

The Iowa state tax commission usually mails income tax forms with an instruction booklet in late December to over one million residents. This year the commission faces uncertainty over new tax changes and is unlikely to have a revised booklet ready when forms are mailed.

State Tax Commission

Car Tractor Crash Injures Mrs Klingman Near Arlington

Mrs. Robert Klingman of Wade­na was injured Monday forenoon when her car skidded on a slippery curve north of Arlington and struck a tractor driven by Roy Murphy. Klingman received 24 stitches to her chin at Oelwein Hospital and was released the same day. Murphy was unidentified. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage.

Robert Klingman Wadena Arlington Roy Murphy Klingman Oelwein Gleims Murphy

Valley High School Bands Selected for Festival Band

Six Valley High School students were chosen to perform in the Northeast Iowa Band Festival. The 240 member concert band will be directed by Dr. Karl Holvik of the University of Northern Iowa, with Jack Oakis of Jefferson directing the stage band. The event occurs Saturday December 2 at 7 30 p.m. in Independence High School gymnasium. Performers include Janice Corbin French horn Jane Anderson Basson Janet Amundson trombone Diane James tenor saxophone Melissa Moore baritone saxophone Susan Jones bass clarinet.

Valley High School Northeast Iowa Independence High School Independence Karl Holvik University of Northern Iowa Jack Oakis Jefferson Janice Corbin Jane Anderson Janet Amundson Diane James Melissa Moore Susan Jones

Clayton County Extension Calendar Nov 24 to 30

Calendar entries list Clayton County events from Nov 24 to 30. Meetings include Clayton County Fair board at National 8:00 a.m. and Tri-State Breeders Annual Meeting at EBlkader 6:00 p.m. Other items feature County 4-H Leaders Clothing Training by Mary La cock at Municipal building Elka der 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ag Chemical Dealers meeting in Manchester 6:45 p.m., and the County Home Economics committee luncheon at Rogers Mono na at noon.

Clayton County Eblkader Evelyn Thiele Ames Navy D.h.la Fayette Mary Lacock Elkader Ames Noy Ag Chemical Dealers Meeting Manchester County Home Economics Committee Rogers Monona

Circle Nora Met Circle Nora Meets at Church Event

Circle Nora met at the church on November 16 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. C.O. Christ and Mrs. Louis Klingman as hostesses. Fifteen members and two guests attended. roll call featured thanksgiving meditations. Mrs. Martin Wenger led worship and program with a poem from Methodist Woman. Members voted for a $5 circle project and planned a December 7 Christmas party at 8 p.m.

Circle Nora C.O. Christ Louis Klingman B. Schari Society Martin Wenger

Fayette County American Legion Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the Fayette County American Legion and Auxiliary will be held at West Gate on November 28, 1967.

Fayette County

Farm Sale Calendar Includes Two Auctions in January

Harold Dennler closes out a farm sale on Tuesday January 9 1968 and another sale January 12 in Postville for Alvin Buroden with Citizens State Bank clerk Vernon Allen and auctioneer De torah involved.

Harold Dennler Alvin Buroden Postville Citizens State Bank Vernon Allen

Annual Meetings Listed As Local Cooperatives

Local cooperatives hold annual meetings this week with three groups listed. Ma Guoketa Valley Coop meets at Stormont high school Arlington on Saturday December 2 with lunch at 11:30. Clermont Coop gathers Monday December 4 at Lutheran Church parlors with 11:00 lunch. board elections and a guest speaker. cash dividends and door prizes. Elgin Coop meet Wednesday December 6 at Elgin Lutheran Church with 11:00 lunch. board elections and guest speaker. cash dividends and door prizes. coop closed all day.

Echo Ma- Guoketa Valley Coop Stormont High School Arlington Satur Pete Lu Servie Koe Clermont Coop Lutheran Church Door Priz Elgin Coop Elgin Lutheran Church Coop

Catholic Altar Society Meets for November Gathering

The Catholic Altar Society of St. Josephs Church met at the Corkery home Monday night with 22 members and guests present. Reports on The Year of Faith and Our Lady of Good Council were shared, Bingo entertained, and lunch followed. Turkey winners from the Thanksgiving drawing sponsored by Wadena merchants were listed, with the next drawing slated for Christmas. Several local residents attended events, visits, and a cooking school, and upcoming Thanksgiving plans were noted. In Hospital Paul Crandall entered Veterans Hospital in Iowa City for x rays and tests.

Catholic Altar Society St. Josephs Church Edna Bernadtte Corkery William Boyle Glen Probert C. E. Knudtson Richard Wheeler Clair Corbin Wilma Welch Tusson Corbin Wadena Merchants Barbara Smock Gary Jennings Bert Aylsworth Glenda Probert Rusty Phillips Earl Livingston Robert Smith Mark Erickson Oscar Hunsberger Bill Corkery Paul Rubens C. E B. Knutson Paul Crandall Veteran's Hospital Iowa City East Veterans Hospital

New Addresses for Janet Erickson in Cesar Rapids

Miss Janet Erickson moves to new address at Ave SE Cesar Rapids Iowa 52403. The notice lists her updated residence details and directs correspondence to the new location.

Janet Ericksondale Ave Cesar Rapids Jowa

Soldiers Address Wm J Stephenson E M I LCU 1495

San Francisco California serves as the mailing address for William J Stephenson of the E M I unit LCU 1495 under AL Division 13 percent F P O 96601 with postal routing in the region.

J. Stephenson LCU F.P.O San Francisco California

Thomas Cleworth Named Drive Co-Chairman

Thomas S. Cleworth of Milledgeville has been named chairman of Carroll county eastern section for a Good Samaritan Society Nursing home fundraising drive. A former pastor of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, he left here about fifty years ago and has since remained in contact with Elgin friends. He visited the Albert Schori family and Mrs. Hughes in Chadwick and conducted memorial services for Mrs. Hughes at Freeport on November 10.

Carroll Democrats Thomas S. Cleworth Milledgeville Carroll County Good Samaritan Society Cleworth St. Paul's Methodist Church Elgin Albert Schori Hughes Chadwick Freeport

Mrs. Marvin Feigenspan Returns Home From Germany

Mrs. Marvin Feigenspan former Sylvia Hanson arrives Friday after fifteen months in Germany with her husband. Feigenspan to receive Army discharge and return to the states on November 24. The couple will preside at Iowa City where both will be employed.

Germany Marvin Feigenspan Sylvia Hanson Feigenspan States Iowa City

Good Neighbor Deed At Shaffer Farm

Neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs alph Shaffer gathered Tuesday November 14 to harvest about 30 acres of corn using six pickers. Shaffer recently had surgery in Waterloo and has returned home. Helpers included Russell Larson Ivan Anderson Jacob Schneider Harold Kruempel Robert Kerr Wille Tom Flanagan Emmett Light Tom Ogle Orvin Thompson Leslie Lembke Floyd Frieden LeRoy Rothlisberger Kenneth Alton Medberry Eddie Gage Harold Dennler Forrest Shaffer Orran Bane and Virgil Torson. Dinner was provided by Mary Flanagan Mdms tyan Anderson Robert Kerr Orgin Thompson Floyd Frieden Kenneth Alton Medberry and Virgil Torson. Food contributors also included Mdms Eugene Wenger Orran Bane LeRoy Rothlisberger Leslie Lembke Emmett Light Tom Joe Ogle Harold Kreumpel and Jacob Schneider.

Alph Shaffer Shaffer Waterloo Russell Larson Ivan Anderson Jacob Schneider Harold Kruempel Robert Kerr Wille Tom Flanagan Emmett Light Tom and Joe Ogle Orvin Thompson Leslie Lembke Floyd Frieden LeRoy Rothlisberger Kenneth and Alton Medberry Eddie

Turkey and Cash Winners Saturday in Elgin drawing

Winners of free turkeys last Saturday in Elgin include Oliver Torkelson, Mrs. Lloyd Reierson, Mrs. Marvin Feigenspan, Lizzie Torson, Clarence Peterson and Mrs. Irene Yack. Six turkeys remain to be drawn each Saturday at 2 30 p.m. through Dec 23. Cash winners are Selma Meisner with $10 and Ben Kurth and Eugene Lehman with $5 each. Cash give away starts at 3 00 p.m.

Elgin Oliver Torkelson Lloyd Reierson Marvin Feigenspan Lizzie Torson Clarence Peterson Irene Yack Selma Meisner Ben Kurth Eugene Lehman

4-H Family Night Set at Fayette High School Gym

The Fayette County 4-H Council schedules a family night for Saturday December 2 at 7 45 p m in Fayette High School Gym. County awards will be presented. State 4-H Officer Miss Susan Carroll will discuss. Council members listed include Phil James Carroll Roberts David Wells Janeen Perry Dennis Schrader Lois Pieper Alvin Frey and Marsha Frey.

Approval of Conservation Plan by Fayette County District

At the November meeting of the Fayette County Soil Conservation District Commissioners a soil conservation plan for Richard A. Hinsenbrock of Clermont Township received approval. The plan was prepared with help from Soil Conservation Service technicians and introduces new cooperators Kenneth Ney and Stanley Ney from Dover Township.

Fayette County Soil Conservation District Commissioners Richard A. Hinsenbrock Clermont Township New Dist Kenneth Ney Stanley Ney Dover Township

Trip to Las Vegas by Mr. Erie Mine and party

Mr. Erie Mine, Torkelson, and others traveled from Cedar Rapids to Las Vegas on Thursday. The group, hosted through the courtesy of the Iowa Pipe and Supply, spent time there as part of a courtesy trip.

Las Vegas Erie Torkelson Cedar Rapids Vegas Iowa Pipe and Supply

Elgin Soldier Arrives in Vietnam with 198th Brigade

Army Specialist Four Roger W. Terson age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgi L. Terson of Elgin, arrived in Vietnam October 23 with the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. He traveled 11,000 miles from Ft Hood and is among about 3,600 infantrymen who landed at Chu Lai. The brigade joined Americal Division and is in combat orientation in the northern area. Terson serves as scout observer with Company ?, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry.

Roger W. Terson Virgi L. Terson Elgin Vietnam 198Th Light Infantry Brigade Chu Lai Ft. Hood Tex Americal Division Spec. Torson 46Th Infantry

Home Makers Holiday Fair At Library

The Home makers holiday fair held Wednesday at the library was attended by 100 persons. It featured center pieces gift wrapping and gifts with coffee and cookies served. The group met monthly beforehand and planned the December 13 meeting at 9 00 am at Mrs Kenneth Brockhus home with a breakfast using Iowa products.

Homemakers Kenneth Brockhus Iowa

Illyria Homemakers Meet November 17

The Illyria Homemaker's Club met with Mrs. Will Christen on November 17. Mrs. Harald Strong led devotions. Roll call noted possible Christmas gifts. Members discussed a Des Moines FB meeting, an apron skit, and Bock life notes. Dues were collected. next meeting with Mrs. Harry Feller includes a family gift exchange. Iowa product luncheon planned.

Illyria Homemaker's Club Will Christen Harald Strong Raymond Jellings Harold Strong F. B Des Moines Ed Gernard Duane Strong Bock Harry Feller Iowa

Marion ALCW Meeting Highlights Nov 9

Marion ALCW met on November 9 at 1 30 pm with devotions and a Bible study titled He Is King and Lord led by Mrs Maurice Landsgard. The business meeting and a thank you note from Mrs Bertha West were read. The program Advent was presented by Mrs Harold Hanson. Offering meditation by Mrs Otto Gisleson and usher Mrs Quinton Clark. Birthday song and Lord's Prayer were sung. Hostesses were Mrs Quinton Clark and Mrs Carroll Klingman Jr.

Marion Alcw Marion A.W.C.L Ari Maurice Landsgard Bertha West Harold Hanson Otto Gisleson Quinton Clark Carroll Klingman, Jr

Noted Doctor To Speak at Farmers Cooperative Meeting

Dr Robert J Lamp a noted Wisconsin Medicine educator will deliver the principal address at the November 27 dinner during the second annual meeting of Farmers Regional Cooperative in Omaha Nebraska The gathering will run November 27 28 with 1000 attendees from 50 cooperatives in five states The agenda includes board elections and a preview of plans for the organization plus the owners will be introduced to the new cooperative trademark and logotype following 15 months of research and development

Robert J. Lamp University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Farmers Regional Cooperative Omaha Neb Omaha Cive Sheraton-Fontanelle Ralph Hofstad

Hope to Complete In January Hope to Complete In January

Redkemmer Construction Co began work on Elgin's new fire station last week with footings poured later that week. The 40 by 50 foot steel building sits south of Tillotson's hardware on Main Street. Completion is targeted for January with a final deadline of June 1 1988 and a contract price of 15966.40.

Redkemmer Construction Co Elgin Tillotson’s Hardware Main Street

Delta Kappa Gamma BA Chapter Meets for Scholarship Program

Alene Scholen of Elgin presented The Scholarship Program of Delta Kappa Gamma at the BA Chapter meeting on Tuesday evening November 14. Scholarships for study abroad or advanced degrees were noted. Next events include the Spring Convention in Fort Dodge May 4 and 5 and the International Convention in New York City August 7–10, 1968.

Alene Scholen Elgin Central Schools Elkader Delta Kappa Gamma Sara Sendorff Fort Dodge New York City Virginia Lumutskt Postville Roth Schneider Waukon Arlene Scholen Miss Scholen

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