Community Events Run By Local Groups In October
A roundup of church and school activities includes Sunday services and catechism classes, Jr. and Sr. chair practices, and a fellowship gathering with cake. The community club hosts an Oct 3 white elephant sale at the gym and a Halloween party on Oct 31. The Gehring reunion took place in West Union with multiple families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Oisee
Albert Es Jesford
Leo
Heian
Luther
Jim Guist
Wea
Wallac Moyhaght
Moore
Stan Steven
Oelwein
Leaallen Knox
Steven
Denner
Billy Olaughlin
Randy Alderson
Mia
Chub
Gehring
West Union
Lloyd Baum
Tex Heyer
Lillie Heyer
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Meet Plans For Next Year
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers held a Sept 11 meeting at Mrs Est er Meyer's home with 14 members and eight guests. Officers for next year were nominated: Myra Blockhus president, Merle Clark vice chair, Alfred Jacob publicity chair. The group discussed a District Workshop dinner and distributed the club constitution. A 4 H demonstration team Sylvia Hanson and Vera Coffin gave a flower arrangement demo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Homemakera
Ester Meyer
Guernsey Smith
Myra
Kenneth Blockhus
Merle Clark
Alfred Jacob
Fayette
Brockhus
Sylvia Hanson
Vera Coffin
Rainy Saturday Moistens Soil For Fall Plowing
A heavy Saturday rain of 2.14 inches eased soil moisture for fall plowing. September had been dry with only five small showers before, and the month’s total through Tuesday reached 3.37 inches.
Khrushchev Visits Garst Farm in Iowa Debating Corn
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev tours the Roswell Garst farm near Coon Rapids with Garst, joking about corn spacing and productivity. He receives a welcoming, sometimes critical reception across Iowa, including a packed Iowa State University crowd and stops at Des Moines Packing Co and John Deere works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikita Khrushchev
Towa
Iowa
Geshchev
United States
Roswell Garst Farm
Coon Rapids
Garat
Des Moines Packing Company
Des Moines
Khrushchev
John Deere Des Moines
Fall Missionary Conf Opens Oct 1 at First Baptist
The Fall Missionary Conference at First Baptist Church Forest Park Illinois opens October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Rev G Ben Lawrence missionary to the British Cameroons West Africa and Rev Richard Schilke Gen Mission Sec North American Baptist Gen Conf will be guests. Schedule covers youth rallies meetings lectures and a Sunday dinner with closing address Charging the Church to a Wider Outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schilke
Forest Park
Tll
First Baptist Church
G. Ben Lawrence
British Cameroons
West Africa
Everyone von Needle
Africa
Rev. Lawrence
Schilke
Japan
Lawrence
Schike
Iowa Liquor Commission ends 25th year with record profits
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission reports its 25th year was its most profitable, with sales over 41 million dollars and net profit just under 10 million. Transfers to the state general fund reached 8.55 million, up 1.5 million, plus over 4 million to the state treasurer. Net profit surpassed last year by 700 thousand and beat the 1991 high by over 300 thousand. The agency plans modernization of older liquor stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Falb's Will Show 60 Chevrolets Friday
John Falb and Sons will display the 1960 Chevrolets and Corvair on Friday October 2 with coffee and doughnuts for attendees door prizes treats for the kids and gifts for the ladies while supplies last
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb’s
John Falb and Sons
Huge sunflower displayed at Maquoketa home
Edward Luckiesh displayed a giant sunflower in Maquoketa measuring 15 feet tall with a head nearly 2 feet across and a weight around 4 pounds. The impressive plant drew local attention for its remarkable size and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Luckiesh
Maquoketa
Fall Show Opens as Colorama Spreads Across Iowa
Fall color displays in northeast Iowa attract sightseers while residents find beauty along country roads in the Turkey and Volga river valleys. Box elder bugs appear with the season, seeking sunny spots to overwinter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Turkey
Volga
American Legion Auxiliary Plans for October Actions
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Auxiliary rooms with 18 members. They voted to continue serving lunch or dinner for funerals. They plan to send a girl to girls state. Reports on the Fall conference at Cresco were given by Mrs. Or lando Loftsgard and Mrs. George Nickels. October cookie committee includes Mrs. Robert Reeder, Lloyd Reierson, Olie Reierson, and Jacob Schneider. Hostesses for October are Mrs. George Leuchtenmacher and Mrs. George Nickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
United
Cresco
Orlando Loftsgard
George Nickels
Cookie
Robert Reeder
Lloyd Reierson
Olie Reierson
Jacob Schneider
George Leuchtenmacher
Elgin Lions Club Monday Meeting Highlights
The Elgin Lions Club met at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with 36 members present and one guest, Russell Goodell. Discussions covered upcoming United Fund Drive and rink rebuilding, plus Arlan Peters’ Yellowstone slide show. Gordon Mosby earned a 100 percent attendance pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Russel Goodell
Valley High
Arlan Peters
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Gordon Mosby
Sheldon Boyle
Kent Falk
Lions Club
Sheldon
Oelwein
Boyle
Winning numbers and winner from Saturday drawing
On Saturday evening September 26 numbers were drawn at 8:00 p.m. 72 714 973 1494 495 643 1353 452 303 744 and at 9:00 p.m. 332 020 104 1552 808 1226 084 464 229. The winner for Saturday's drawing was Ida Christen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Christen
Friendship Night Observation by Elgin OES Chapter
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will observe Friendship Night on Wednesday October 14. Officers from neighboring towns will attend as guests. Hostesses include Madis Leo Falk M C Larson Rose Anderson Don Page H H Wolf and Miss Hazel Gehring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Mdris
Leo Falk
M. C. Larson
Rose Anderson
Don Page
H. H. Wolf
Hazel Gehring
Clayton County Extension Calendar of Events
Snack lesson for women’s clubs at Elkader Extension office from 10 00 a m to 2 30 p m Tuesday Oct 6 Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council meeting at Extension Office in Elkader at 8 00 p m Wednesday Oct 7 Soil Conservation District Commissioners meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council
Eliader
Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Anniversary of James Hild and spouse near Rands
Mr and Mrs James H Hild celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary at home near Rands He is 81 and she 590 years old a humorous OCR artifact mars ages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hildreth
Near Rands
Post Office Construction Delayed in Elgin
Elgin project faces about two week delay due to insulation sheet sizing error. Sheets sent measured 23 by 47 inches instead of 24 by 48. Officials had expected completion by October 1 but meeting the deadline now seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clayton County Sheriff Recovers After Eye Surgery
Sheriff Forrest Fischer of Clayton County is in good condition at a Marshalltown hospital after two cataract removals. He expects to resume duties around October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Fischer
Clayton County
Marshalltown
Elgin Residents Share Weekend Visits and Dinner Prayers
Mrs A E Schupbach and Lena Schupbach spent Friday afternoon at Mrs Ida Puffer home. Sandra Olson returned with them for the weekend. Inez Shaffer stayed at Reynold Shaffer home in Lamont. Dinner guests at Aines Olson home included Oliver and LaVerne Larson families and Calvin Penz Rochester. Several couples visited Orvin Olson and family, with more guests at the Olson home. On Monday the Roach Ash wedding was attended by Downey and Deanna Grundy Center. Clarence Becker spent weekend with Louis Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Schupbach
Lena Schupbach
Ida Puffer
Ames Olson
Orville Berg
Rochester
Sandra Olson
Inez Shaffer
Reynold Shaffer
Lamont
Aines Olson
Oliver
LaVerne Larson
Calvin, Penz
Gerald Shaffer
Aines’ Olson
Sandra
Anita
Karen
la Verne
Harold Larson
St. Francis
Wis
Elmer Larson
Almer Amundson
Orvin Olson
Oliver Larson
LaVern Larson
Sheridan Downey
Deanna
Grundy Center
Louis
Number of U.S. households to receive newspaper today
More than 45 million of the 51 million U.S. households will receive a newspaper today. The distribution highlights nationwide reach and daily consumption trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Plans Complete for United Fund Kick-off Dinner
Plans for a county United Fund kick off dinner accompany a school calendar note. School closes Wednesday October 7 for county institute with teachers attending. November 5 and 6 teachers attend Iowa State Education Association in Des Moines. May 27 is last day. Oct 7 counts as a school day while convention dates do not. Next Thursday Oct 1 dismisses 45 minutes early for curriculum meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Iowa State Education Association
Des Moines
Fayette county United Fund kick-off in Wadena
Plans are complete for Fayette county’s first county-wide United Fund Appeal with a kickoff dinner at the Wadena school on Tuesday October 13 at 7 p.m. About 400 workers will operate in the drive and receive kits with instruction sheets pledge cards and agency information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
United Fund
Wadena
West Union
Jehovah's Witnesses Circuit Assembly Concludes in Austin Minn
A three day circuit assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses concluded last Sunday in Austin Minnesota with an attendance of 770. The event featured talks and discussions for members from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Austin
Minn
Lantz Purchases Gisleson Home on Pleasant Street
Mr and Mrs John Lantz have bought the Clifford Gisleson residence on Pleasant Street and moved into town over the weekend. They previously lived at their farm home after leaving the Phil Moser residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lantz
Clifford Gisleson
Pleasant Street
Phil Moser
Upper Iowa University Elects Class Officers
Upper Iowa University students elected class officers at the official start of the 1959 60 school year. Carolyn Ash of Fayette was elected President of the senior class. Larry Weibke of Green and Jim Schaer of Elgin were chosen to share leadership as Vice President and Secretary Treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Carolyn Ash
Fayette
Carolyn
Larry Weibke
Green
Jim Schaer
Elgin
Treas
Mailing List Correction for The ECHO Subscribers
The ECHO mailing list is corrected to include Saturday September 28. Verify your name spelling and expiration month and year. If your expiration date does not show October 1959 or later, renew to continue receiving The ECHO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECHO
Wadena Turkey Dinner Next Thursday at Legion Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary will serve a turkey dinner at the Wadena Legion hall next Thursday October 8 starting at 5 PM. It marks a semi annual event as visitors see Wadena’s new main street improvements including asphalt paving storm sewers and sidewalk rebuilding. The highway near Charles Winter farm now has an asphalt coat and the road was closed to traffic Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Wadena
Legion Hall
Charles Winter Farm
Deer Killed by Car on Highway 30 Near Tama
A large male deer weighing 250 pounds was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 30 near Tama. The incident was reported by Wayne Halupnik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Wayne Halupnik
Elkader Beats Valley 13 7 In Narrow Victory
Elkader slipped by Valley 13 to 7 as Roggensack ran 72 yards for a second quarter TD and Elkader later added a third quarter score. Valley twice threatened but fumbled at key moments and could not finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High Tigers
Elkader
Roggensack
Valley
Nims
Sonny Kerr
Tiger
T. D
John Mitts
Eliader
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. V. Homemakers
Garst
Esky News
Fall Missionary Conf
Clayton Co
Clayton
Elkader Slipsby Valley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!