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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1966
Page
5
Iowa campaign opens with clashes over tax refunds and property taxes as Governor Hughes defends incumbency against Murray. Nixon attacks Johnson, while Miller touts Far East talks. E B Smith seeks more debates with Miller as campaigns stampede toward fall elections.
Mrs John G. Peck returns home Tuesday after a month in Spain visiting Lt. Col. Peck in Zaragoza. They toured Madrid Barcelona Segovia and the Balearic Islands during their trip.
A Wednesday night shower in Presbyterian Church parlors, hosted by the Women’s Guild, celebrated Cynthia Jones Lantz’s marriage to David Lantz in Elgin. Guests included Kevin and Cindy Thomas and Caroy Corbin, gifts were opened with help from several friends. The couple will reside in Wichita Falls Texas after October 1 where the groom is stationed with the Army.
Janet Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Erickson enrolled October 3 at St Luke's School of Practical Nursing in Cedar Rapids for a one year term. A 1966 Valley Community School graduate she begins training in Cedar Rapids.
Airman Second Class Glen W. Christen son of Mr and Mrs Will J Christen of Elgin has graduated with honors at Chanute AFB Illinois from the training course for US Air Force autopilot repairmen. Christen a 1964 Valley High School graduate attended the University of Iowa and is assigned to Nellis APB Nevada for duty with the Tactical Air Command.
The Senior MYF of the Methodist Church visited Morningside College in Sioux City on Saturday. They toured the campus attended a program and classes, enjoyed entertainment and dinner, and watched a football game. Attendees included Linda Collins Jackie Schori Susan Kjosa Diane Hanson Curtis Butikofer Greg Olson Duane Patterson John McMillan and Mrs. Lee Roy Callins.
The Reg istered Holstein herd owned by Erickson Bros in Postville reports an annual test with an official per cow average of 15 586 pounds of milk and 555 pounds of butterfat based on 28 lactations. The figures come from the Holstein Friesian Association of America marking a record for the herd.
The Elgin Public Library reports receiving the newspaper Collectors News which covers buying and selling antiques. It highlights unusual items like cast iron implement seats, German spike helmets, Lindbergh books, old doll parts, arrow heads, police badges, early typewriters, and railroad timetables. Stop in to borrow a copy.
The first of a series of Community Action Workshops sponsored by the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Iowa will be held Saturday October 8 at Upper Iowa University in Fayette. The all day session runs 9:00 am to about 4:15 pm with speakers including John C. Garfield Mitchell Greene Anthony Sintcrop Ronald C. Powers and Robert Senecal. Attendees may also join consultations with state agencies and obtain written material on programs. No registration fee and all interested citizens are welcome.
The annul and auxiliary at the Legion will host a turkey supper in Wadena tonight October 6. Serving starts at 6 pm and continues until all are served in the Legion hall.
The Birthday Club on Switch Street was entertained last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Agnes Gilson in celebration of her birthday. The afternoon included visiting and refreshments provided by the hostess. Attending were Georgia Mae Schori and Mrs Lerch, Don Gardner, Anna Schupbach, Francis Butikofer, Thomas Pollock, Gene Schori and Louis Dennler.
Fayne Triem received a bridal shower Saturday evening at the Postville Presbyterian Church. Hosts were Mrs Eugene Jacobson of West Union and Sheryl Shipton of Clermont. Guests played games and contests, with readings by Mrs Eugene Jacobson and Mrs Harry Everett before the bride opened gifts and refreshments were served.
The Elgin chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star observes Friendship Night on Wednesday evening October 12. The stations of Esther Marshal and Sentinel will be honored. Past holders of these offices and others are invited to attend. Serving committee includes Mrs. Clifton Wilson Mrs. E J Klingman Mrs. Henry Follett Mrs. Charles Wenger Mrs. Leo Fait and Mrs. Augusta Schori.
Phylls Hunsberger, bride elect of Darwin Pruess of Omaha Nebraska, was honored at a kitchen shower Saturday afternoon October 1 at the Orville Berg home co hosted by Mrs Richard Hofer. Attending were Ellen Hunsberger Marie Schneider and others while several guests could not attend.
A picnic dinner was held Sunday at the William Howard home honoring the William J Howard family of Washington D C. Attending were the Norman Mitts family of Durant. Mr and Mrs Karl Schulz and Steven of Omaha Neb. Mr and Mrs Robert Mueller and Mia of Marshalltown. Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple. Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman. Mr and Mrs L and L Kiple and David. and Mrs Nelle Reusser.
The Fayette County Barracks and The Ladies Auxiliary of The Veterans of World War I will hold a regular meeting at the Oelwein Legion Hall on October 9 with a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. Nominations and elections will be held at this meeting and installation will be at the November meeting.
Torkelson Motors reported good attendance at the showing of their new Plymouths and Chryslers last Thursday and Friday. The new cars were well received and much enthusiasm shown. Coffee and doughnuts were served during the two day showing.
A Northwestern Bell Telephone Company payment of 41 220.34 was sent to the County Treasurer, part of an 82 440.66 annual operating property tax total, up 58.85 percent from 1960. Across Iowa, 3 623 252.50 will be paid to 3 327 taxing districts. UNICEF Halloween party committees named with roles for general chairman, registration, publicity, entertainment, finance, ushers, judges, refreshments, and gym preparation.
Beginning today letter carriers in Elgin Clermont and Wadena area will deliver two ZIP code cards to every residence. Each card provides space for addresses residents wish to ZIP. Cards require street address city and state only. names should not be listed. No postage is needed.
Mr and Mrs Oran Nutting and Mary visited Melvin Nutting in Eldorado. Harry Johnson and Cornelius Reierson families called Sunday. Mrs Nutting and Mary attended Theodore Askelson's funeral at West Union. Try a Want Ad.
John Falk and Sons report a successful new car announcement with 12 cars and 2 trucks from Chevrolet and Buick. Only two color duplications, a beautiful display, strong reception, 3 cars and 1 truck delivered, 3 1966 models carried over, and high interest in 1967 models. Door prize winners listed: Millard Olson, Pat Hanson, Fred Butikofer, Ordell Kjosa, Herbert Blockhus.
Moore reports a very successful grand opening held Thursday through Saturday at Moore s IGA Elgin with large crowds. Free drawings awarded to Thursday winners Clara Hellum Mrs Lawrence West Bonnie Heins Paul Zurbriggen and Robert Leuthtenmacher. Friday winners Elmer Lantz Mrs Harry L Schultz Mrs Elmer Schutte Anna Gantz Tillie Amundson Clermont. Saturday winners Ruth Schupbach Edward J Johnson Mrs Jorris Martin Leo Friederich and Vernon Wedo.
The Dubuque area marks a fifty year anniversary of the M E Church noted as the most churchly in the district and the first Community Church. Built with town citizens not affiliated with Methodism, it offered English sermons when the German Baptist church provided German services. The church mirrored English country church designs and stood on the corner near the elementary school athletic field, now used as a town garage for fire equipment.
A social evening was held Saturday in the Auxiliary and Legion rooms honoring Robert Schupbach. Attendees from Postville included the Schroeders, Schlee family, several Schupbachs and Butikofer families, plus Shaffers, Lehman, Shaffer and other local residents. The gathering included Lena and Ruth Schupbach, Steven Metzger, and others from Cedar Rapids and Evyansdale.
The Methodist Men will hold a meeting this Thursday at 8:00 PM. Location not specified in the fragment.
First Baptist Church presents a Harvest Program with scripture from Psalms led by Sharon James and a series of prayers, songs, and offerings performed by church members including Jeff Germann, Robyn Hackmann, Tracey Miller, Janann Jennings, and Joyce Boleyn. Ushers include Lee Boleyn and Chuck Muehlethaler.
Mrs Orland Loftsgard honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs George Schupbach and Mrs Leo Gage. A short program followed with attendees including Sondra Loftsgard Jo and Jennifer Ann Deering Mrs Henman Schupbach Mrs Marvin Shroeder and many others from Postville Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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