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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
5
Ag Secretary le Freeman toured Towans praising efficient farming and noting need for government farm programs. She opposed abolishing the state's graduated tax on personal earnings in favor of a flat three percent rate, to be returned to counties to supplement property taxes.
A wedding shower for Ruth Klingman was held at the Legion Hall hosted by the Catholic Altar Society. A brief program featured readings by Maureen Baldwin and a duet by the Baldwin sisters and Janet Erickson. The event included contests and gift opening as Ruth celebrated with relatives from Detroit to Davenport and beyond.
A fragmentary report from an early local notice notes the death of the daughter of Kandat Y in a home incident described as occurring at a residence in a town. Further details are unreadable in the surviving text.
County farm leaders across Nine Yown counties are named for regional sweeps in the 1963 Iowa Soil Conservation Award program. The county committees and alternates, elected for one year from Oct 1, include John Kelly, Roy Swenson, Jack McNeil, Keith Kerr, A. C. Nesbit, and many others, with roles guiding price supports conservation and wheat allotments.
Mery Beldwis and Janet Erickson will demonstrate No Poration Blues at the National Dairy Congress on Thursday October 8 at 1 00 p m They were selected at the county demonstration contest
A fragmentary note reports progress on a new home, with rooms being started but not enclosed as of the current week. Source text is garbled but indicates ongoing construction status and partial completion.
The readable fragment mentions a date near May with unclear names and places, suggesting a local event notice. Faint characters imply a schedule or announcement, but essential details are unreadable.
In Valley the football offense has struggled while the defense shows strength. A 94 point game highlighted by standout players with several touchdowns noted. Randy Clark Harold and Dave Asnes provide solid reserve depth on defense. The Tigers have had a strong year overall despite regional record issues.
A top Iowa Highway Patrol pistol team placed highly at the Greely Colorado Open National Pistol Tournament on Sept 21 22 and 23 winning 35 trophies. Their finest moment came in the Practical Police Course beating the White House Security Police Team for the top trophy.
Record shows 5.114 inches for the area with 3.18 inches in a shorter period. Only one shower exceeded one inch in a month while the week saw little impact. No significant vegetation damage evident, though rainfall remains notable.
Transfers listing parcels in Clermont with Starkey Ruth to Andine L. Vasbey Lots 13 14 and SW 5 and one half feet Lot 15 Block 8. Registered vehicles include 4 door sedan Schmitt Clarence or Wilma Wadena Plym. Hofer Samuel or Betty Clermont Gardner House trailer.
Rese Olaf Beri resident of the Clermont Elgin area died Friday September 27 at Spring Valley Minnesota after illness. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral services were held Monday September 9 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. A full obituary will be printed next week.
The Methodist Woman reports a Trick or Treat for UNICEF drive led by Elgin City Ss Club and three Federated Clubs. On October 31 from 7 to 9 pm volunteers will canvass door to door asking for donations to help hungry children in developing regions. Kids will wear UNICEF kits and solicit funds, with community support from local businesses and professionals.
Dr Lawrence D Havighurst will lead his first quarterly conference with Elgin Clermont Methodist Churches and Illyria Community Church Friday at 7 30 pm at St Pauls Methodist Elgin He was appointed superintendent of the Dubuque District of Methodist Churches last June.
Prize winners at John Falb and Sons last week included Joe Reierson with a 1953 Pontiac Mrs Vera Bond with a compass Harry Johnson with a coffee maker and Judy Becker with seat belts Over 600 people visited the Chevrolet showing last week The 1964 Buicks will be on display this Friday Oct 4 at John Falb and Sons.
About 400 members of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are expected to meet at Guttenberg Sunday October 6 for the annual Fourth District Conference. The district includes 12 counties including Clayton and Fayette. The Auxiliary meets in the Municipal Building and the Legion in the Guttenberg Public School auditorium with registration starting at 8:30 for the Auxiliary and 9:00 for the Legion.
A Sumner Lutheran seminar last Thursday drew several attendees including Mrs Oliver, Mrs GF Bieta Ejelstul, Mrs Don Bauser, Thompson, and Mrs Jiefkes. Superintendent discussed a recent Helsinki trip and presented a brief skit.
The Elgin Study Club held an 8 p.m. program at Illyria Community Church on safe driving. Patrolman Robert Ohrt spoke on driver habits stressing courtesy control and concentration. a film on The Anatomy of an Accident was shown. Mrs H H Wolf president read A Recipe for Living.
Mrs. Dale De Sart hosted the birthday club Monday afternoon with members present including Belva Snyder Libbie Larson Arlene Leeman Leonard Heins Laurence Knudtson Laurence West Melvin Anderson Merrill Clark Robert Medberry Lori Otis Torkelson Nancy Burneli Larson Timmy Lori and Tracey in attendance for the social event.
The Elgin Lions Club met at 6 45 PM in the Elgin Lutheran Church with Lutheran ladies serving a meal. A film from the Iowa Lions Eye Bank titled So Others Can See was shown. Those interested in eye donation or a tender dog for the blind were urged to contact Lions members Clifford Medberry Paul Smith or others.
Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet Wednesday evening October 9. Hostesses will be Mrs. Don Cowell, Mrs. John Gass and Mrs. Leon Hansen. There will be drops of the alter for deceased members.
The Elgin fire department answered a call last Thursday just before six o clock at the Kenneth Mark farm. It was a tractor fire and the fire was extinguished shortly after arrival. The tractor was damaged extensively. Birth notices: Dr and Mrs Howard C Wolf of Langmont Colorado are parents of a son born to Dr and Mrs Henry H Wolf.
Charles Capper Jr advances a major upgrade at his hatchery and starting plant southwest of Elgin. He converts two homes into one 30 by 380 foot laying unit with automatic temp, light and ventilation control. The plan starts 22 000 hens across three units, each housing 7 032 hens, with a mid November start and a semi automatic record system for pens.
Honor Society Meets Bonnie Svenson was elected the Valley fiat poor Society at organizational meeting May 26. Officers named include vice president program Glen Christen petty, Martha Schaer treasurer Neal Jennings publicity Annette Meyers historian Susan Tatro. Members listed Vera Coffin Connie Baumgartner Connie Smuth Dean Hilgerson Gery Kittleson Dianne Wenger sponsor Mrs. M. H. Moore explains CARE project. Goal is $100 equals one ton CARE supplies. Members must reach 90 percent average and two awards or 93 percent and one major award.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Block have moved into the Thore Thompson house while Ed Flanches relocate to town until March 1 then move to the farm they recently purchased.
The Eastern Iowa Library Co op delivered 250 books to the Elgin Public Library on September 17. The collection includes 25 titles on bouquets parties showers and other recreational activities. A Good Housekeeping cake decorating book debuts at the library for the first time.
Torkelson Motor Co reports a very satisfactory response at the showing of their new cars with over 200 in attendance. Coffee and donuts were served during the day. Torkelsons had the Chrysler Plymouth and Valiant on display.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet Oct 11 at 1 30 p m at Mrs William Bacon s home to make chair mats Members should bring a mesh dish cloth and rug yarn Mrs Gertie Larson was a dinner guest at the Mr and Mrs Ben Erickson home Thursday
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