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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1964

Page

5

Iowa Republicans Reorganize After Heavy Defeat

Speaker elect Vince Steffen notes committee sizes will grow yet members serve on three or four, not eight. Governor Hughes urges party loyalty as Iowa GOP lays out structure, rejects outside groups, and asks legislators to craft pro party legislation. Central committee endorses plans, sets 1964 election approach while Supreme Court lets cow viewers play.

Natu Vince Steffen New Hampton GOP Robert Ray State Central Committee Des Moines Iowa Pani Committee Piarty Otk Ie Ae Misescu Central Committee

Old Club Tuesday Night Prizes Held

Mrs Ar fay and Mrs Harold Poppenhagen hosted a social evening with Needing updates on guests and prizes. Elmer Bruss entertained with cards as the gathering included Mr and Mrs Gartity and Veins ready ere.

Weil Elmer Btruss

Meeting Minutes From An Unclear Religious Gathering

The record describes a small assembly's meeting with prayers and psalm singing. Mrs. Me Clifford Gisleson presented the treasurer's report, and Friederich read a titled piece, The Roses Lay On The Floor. The session closed with the Lords Prayer and a table song.

Ono Ae Cbs Clifford Gisleson Theran Friederich

100th Birthday Observed at Good Samaritan Rest Home

Mrs Ell of Sidney and Tabor celebrated her centennial birthday at the Good Samaritan Rest Home in Tabor on November Mth.

Former IBSSS student joins 26 piece Iowa Braille Band

James Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Shaffer of Vinton is introduced as a first year member of the 26 piece Iowa Braille andSight School band Jim Shaffer joins the ensemble in its early season activities adding to the school musical program with his participation and family ties noted in the local report.

James Shaffer Gerald Shaffer Vinton Iowa Braille and Sights Jim

West City election of officers held December eighth

In West City the election of officers was scheduled for the second Tuesday in December as coordinated by Semclement sales and the committee, with William Brecher assisting. The event centers on this official election process and involved local participation.

Semclement Sales Soy Wae C ‘Assis William Brecher West Cits

Vague Electoral Schedule Noted for Waterloo District

A Waterloo district office announces voter sessions in West Upton at the courthouse on December 1 8 15 22 and 29 from 2 AM to 1 AM. Residents may also call the district office at Black Hawk Bus located at 4th and Commercial Streets. Telephone listed as 234 165.

Waterloo West Upton Dourt House Black Hawk Commercial Sts

Will Hold Thanksgiving Service In Clermont Church

The Illyria Community Church will hold a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday evening at the Clermont congregation. Local ministers and parishioners prepare for a solemn gathering with prayers and song to give thanks.

Illyria Community Church Clermont Hethoast Sd Pauls Union

WSOS Christmas Party Planned by Three Circles

WSOS to hold a Christmas party on December 3 at 2 PM in the church. Hosts include Mrs. R. F. Strauch Louis Becker Sr. Leo Falk Robert Hanson H. H. J. Wolf and other WS members. The event brings together the Nore, Rachel, and Bs circles for a united gathering.

Oae Bs Nore Rachel Mdms R. FP Strauch Louis Becker, Sr Leo Falk Robert Hanson H. H. J. Wolf

Turkey drawing winners named in Saturday event

G Beall led a small turnout to a turkey drawing on Saturday with winners including Anna, Schyuphack, Wenger, and Mrs Metager Sell It With a Want Aad.

Turkeene Aoe G. Beall Anna Schyuphack His Wenger Then Metager

Community Extension Schedule: Thursday Events Across Towns

The calendar lists Extension Committee and short courses at multiple sites. Clayton County cultural extension, Garnaville, and Elkader host talks and workshops including horticulture, artificial breeding, and a 7:00 PM seminar at Shean Municipal Building. Beteiligundan details are incomplete.

Clayton Coun Thor's Gernau Eginner Thoma’s Garnaville Jawa State University Dye Dee Ein Eee Walt Elkader Iat Elkader Municipal I Oy Shean Municipal Bldg

Marion Busy Bees 4 H Club Meeting Notes

The Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club met at Genevieve Chet's home on November 11 with 16 members attending. Reports were given and approved. a bill for Marion Frieden's gift was approved for payment. Award night is set for November 16 at the Lutheran Church in Gunder. New officers were elected including Gen evieve Christen as president and Inga Hanson as vice president. other roles listed with names. Christmas meeting drawings were announced. Program topics include Why We Need Fruit and Vegetables by Marilyn Butikofer and health topics by Kathy Dennler and Linda Medberry.

Marion Busy Bees 4-H Genevieve Chet Marion Frieden Gunder

Good Response In Less Than A Week Christmas Contributions

In less than a week 52 contributions were received for the Christmas Seal drive. The report notes a goal of 243.15 dollars for 1964 and asks for continued assistance to reach the quota, urging residents to mail in envelopes promptly.

Births reported for Loretta in local news

Birth notices record Loretta as the newborn named in a local community report. The item notes the birth event with minimal surrounding details.

Fund Drive Continues For Tennis Court Complex

Community fundraiser progresses for a new tennis court complex as available milestones from the Wednesday update indicate ongoing progress and support from local residents and groups.

Eve Calon Event At Perky Village Street

A fragmentary notice indicates an Eve Calon event at 7:00 PM on Perky Village Street. The readable text shows unclear location details and time but confirms an evening gathering.

Elgin Evening ALCW Meeting Reports Read and Approved

The secretary's report was read and approved. The meeting closed with prayer and singing. There were 12 members present.

Circle Nora Met Circle Nora Hostess Meeting

Circle Nora met at Mrs. Matilda Feller home with co host Mrs. E J Klingman. Chairwoman Mrs Celia Thoman opened, pledge led by Mrs Very Coffin, lesson by Mrs Melbert Baechler on Christian women, meditation tied to Psalms and Thanksgiving by Mrs Baechler and Mrs Lee Roy Collins. Minutes approved. Roll call by 1B members. A card shower and Birthday Song for Mrs Feller, closing prayer by Mrs Collins. Refreshments served by hostesses.

Circle Nora Matilda Feller E.J. Klingman Celia Thoman Very Coffin Melbert Baechler

St Pauls Methodist Church Vote Carries

St Pauls Methodist Church members approved new church offices rent rooms and social forum plans. The group will seek detailed specifications and cost estimates for quarterly church division approval and the District Board of Locality and Building to secure funds.

St. Pauls Methodist Church St. Paul's Methodist Church Plang Ee Quarterly Co District Board of

Matilda Feller Honored on 80th Birthday at Home

Mrs. Matilda Feller celebrated her 80th birthday at her home on Sunday November 22 with 100 guests. The hostesses arranged cake and refreshments as part of a warm reception honoring the milestone.

Matilda Feller Angie Gies Wes

Attended Convention Highlights at Veterans Auditorium

A fragment notes attendance at a convention and a post event show at the Veterans Auditorium. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate participation and a program segment following the gathering.

St Theresa Circle Elects Officers for 85 87 Term

Mrs Charles ONeill entertained St Theresa Circle members during a late evening meeting in November. New officers were elected for the 85-87 term with Walter Kohls named president, and Mrs Martin and Ruth Boyle to assume other offices.

Charles O'Neill St. Theresa Walter Kohls Martin Ruth Boyle

Invitation to Elgin Chapter event in New Hampton

New Hampton hosts a reception honoring Meland the Gidec Cid osuter of Ioya. The program and reception begin at 8 00 pm in Harm Community School auditorium. Dinner reservations and overnight stay by December 4 require a 2 25 remittance.

New Hampton Ci New Hampton Haé Invi Elgin Meland Gidec Cid Osuter Ioya Rogers Famols Foods Harm Community School

Marion Junior Lutherans Meet at Marion Lutheran Church

The Marion Junior Lutherans met Thursday Nov. 19 at 7 30 at the Marion Lutheran Church with hostesses Mrs Gordon Landsygard and Mrs Harry Rude. Devotions were given by Lu Ann McNally. Roll call named a Lutheran College. Sixteen members attended. A motion was made to send kits to needy children for Christmas and to give four dollars for mission work. David Anderson, Reporter.

Marion

Fayette County 4-H Family Night Event Saturday

The Fayette County 4-H Family Night will be held Saturday Nov 28 at 8 00 p m in Fayette high school gym. The program includes reports and county awards for both boys and girls 4-H. The 4 H Council with club committee and County Extension staff plans the program. Members include Zom Colvin Karol Turner Judy James Michael Holtz Sandra Raatz Jim Engels Pat Colvin and Bernard Oakes.

Fayette County Fayette High School Zom Colvin Karol Turner Judy James Michael Holtz Sandra, Raatz Jim Engels Pat Colvin Bernard Oakes

Entertainment at 500 Hosts Evening at Home

Mr and Mrs C O Christ entertained at 500 in their home on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Owell, Mr and Mrs Louis Becker, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark, Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash, Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard, Mr and Mrs Leonard Heins, Mr poet Mrs Charles Wir, Burma Cook and Ernestine Holzer. Prizes awarded to ladies Louis Becker, Mrs Charles O Neill and Mrs Herbert Ash. Men's winners were Louis Becker, Leonard Heins and Herbert Ash.

C. O. Christ Charles Owell Louis Becker Kenneth Mark Herbert Ash Reuben Howard Leonard Heins Charles Wir Burma Cook Ernestine Holzer Charles O' Neill Louis Becken Leonard Heins Herbert

Largest Paddlefish Caught at Yankton Site

Bob Welch of Ocheyedan caught a paddlefish this month in Yankton South Dakota. The fish reportedly sets a new record for the site and stands as the largest ever harvested there.

Bob Welch Yankton South Dakota

To Be Built In Elgin Next Spring

Elgin Lions Club funds a tennis court complex to be built in Elgin next spring after a house to house canvass ends. The plan calls for an athletic field adjacent to the baseball field with two tennis courts that can be flooded for winter ice skating and a red surface for ball. Future fundraisers will be announced.

Elgin Elgin Lions Club Tris Lions Club

Nitrate Hazardary Findings From Lowes State University Report

A special loweS state university study warns of nitrate hazards in stored forages and silos. Gases from nitrates can kill or sicken workers after sealing silos. Nitrate levels peak in immature plant stems and can contaminate water via leaching. Experts advise testing feed and water and consulting veterinarians, with a safe silage nitrate level around 0.52 percent and 30 percent maximum dry matter in tested silages.

Lowes State University Ames Hirecai Paul Butikefer

No Mail Service On Thanksgiving Announcement

Postmaster Henry McMillan told the ECHO there will be no mail service on Thanksgiving day including a suspension of rural service and in or out mail, reflecting a nationwide holiday pause in delivery.

Henry McMillan The ECHO

New Addresses for Service Members and Relocations

Sergeant Leo Schori of Company A, 8th Signal Battalion, and Corporal Russell D. Wedo of H&HS Crash Crew at MCAF New River, Jacksonville NC, have new APO mailing details. Irene Yack is listed at 219 Pershing Zour, care of Tom Desmond, Davenport IA.

Cpl Russell D. Wedo H&hs MCAF New River Jacksonville North Carolina Irene Yack Pershing Zour Tom Desmond Davenport Iowa

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Ortega Rat Lov Slators Harold Hughes Oon Town Arfay Sidney Corbin Harold Popenhagen IBSSS WSOS Turkey Busy Bees Lorretta Nts OE Ee Eve Calon ALCW Pi ‘Ee Srants Bureau Marion Junior Lutherans Leo Schori R.A Co. A Sig. Bn 8Th Inf. Dty APO New York, N.Y
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