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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1964
Page
5
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Recent visitors and callers visited residents in Postville Cedar Falls and surrounding areas. Names include John Lyford Vernon Schmid Berg and Moore families with stays and weekend visits noted among neighbors and relatives across multiple households.
October is Cooperative Month with emphasis on farm organizations and cooperative gains. The proclamation credits cooperatives for advancing agriculture, supporting farmers through voluntary, farmer controlled operations, and enabling minimal investments with maximum shared economic gains.
Nationwide observance highlights the toll of fires with 32 deaths and 1600 homes destroyed, 14 schools, 8 churches, 5 hospitals, 120 stores, and 136 industrial plants affected. Emphasizes safety education to prevent tragedies and recalls past Chicago Fire anniversary. Also notes a 45th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jensen family gathering in Independence.
A Republican fundraising dinner is scheduled for Monday October 12 at 7 PM in the Colgrove Walker Auditorium at Iowa University Fayette. Tickets are available from Eva Hilgemann and Mrs. Cliter in P.V. township and any precinct committeeman and committeewoman.
An official of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation said hayette County corn damage due to July August dry weather totals about $250000 with more precise figures to be released after harvest. Ruth Gorman RCL Agent notes insured crops only and urges all farmers to obtain all risk protection while Congress funds insurance options through public programs.
Dorothy Hellum and Curtis Gilson were married Sunday October 4 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Postville. Parents named are Kenneth Hellum of Postville and Agnes Gilson and the late Donald Gilson of Elgin.
Sumner rolled to its fourth straight win and spoiled Valley's Homecoming last Friday evening, 20-0. The Tigers dropped to a four way tie for fourth in the conference at 1-2, while Valley stands 1-3 overall.
Kay Miller and David Boleyn of Elgin were married on Saturday October 3 at the First Baptist Church. The couple’s parents are Mr and Mrs Clifton Miller and Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn.
Jerry D. Medberry lists a Memphis Tennessee address at Cor E. and Batt. S-154, 64, 38115. Benjamin R. Hunsberer assigned to BSS Co. B 5th BN, TRB, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 05475. Marian Bilden resides at 1401 No Taft Apartment No. 2, Arlington Virginia.
The Eastern Stars will convene Wednesday evening October 14. Hostesses named are Mrs. Harry Cling Mrs. Veryl Coffin Mrs. E Klingman and Mrs. Louis Klingman.
The article notes a flag ceremony at Fay with local officials and members of the American Legion Auxiliary, a pledge, and lunch arranged by Mrs. Muray and Mrs. Schuety. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ainsworth, Dan Messerli, and others. officers voted to send funds to the Salvation Army and to hold a district event in Osage on October 12. A Federated Study Club meeting followed with 10 members and guest speaker Miss Corrine Schollen on nutrition and menu planning.
The Legion postpones its Monday meeting set for October 12 to Monday October 19 because of the 4th district Legion meeting in Osage.
The Cub Scout Pack 53 met at the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening at 7 30. The meeting opened with flag ceremony and the Scouts and God Bless America. Awards were given to Kenneth Lerch Webb badge Layne Frieden and Brian Chapman bobcat pins and Honest Higemann den chief car. The theme was Come to the Fair. Families enjoyed a carnival and mothers served lunch.
Mrs Clara Hutzhen of Cartersville and John Hutzhen of Charles City were callers of Mrs Lillian Olson Thursday. Cousins Mrs Henry Groth of Lake Crystal Minnesota and Oscar Lien of Postville were callers Saturday of Mrs Laure Olson in the home of Mrs Agnes Gilson.
Lottery draws list winners Lawrence Nay ter Sig de sisson Doyle Baker each receiving five dollars. Winning numbers include 1690 1486 716 983 1337 500 354 1228 462 1801 787 041 1743 581 1279 1663 244 1504 126 1110 39 703.
Bishop James Thomas of Des Moines will visit each of Iowa Methodism’s 14 districts from Oct 22 to Nov 4 for a series of Churchmanship Convocations. He will deliver the major address at each event and greet attendees afterward. The convocations emphasize the book of Ephesians and the four year theme One Witness in One World.
The middle pier and south abutment of the new bridge in West Elgin are completed. Excavation for the north abutment continues, reaching solid rock on Monday amid uneven progress. The bridge is scheduled for completion in mid November.
A library asks for assistance with readings and personal items for events. It notes a lack of suitable books and requests collections or individual items to fit requests. Donations will be copied and kept on file for future patron needs.
Good Neighbors Club members and guests dined Tuesday September 22 at the Cliff House in Decorah. Attendees included Gladys Hanson Clara Muechliethaler Marie Berry and many others.
Mrs Elmer Frieden and Mrs Herbert Dummernuth hosted the WSCS general meeting at the Methodist church on Thursday afternoon October 1. Mrs Dummernuth, vice president, called the meeting to order. Mrs Frieden read the purpose and Mrs Jack Adrian led scripture and prayer. A poem on The Young American Mother was read. Lee Roy Collins spoke on modern American motherhood and led a discussion on family problems. An electrical shortage in the church kitchen will be fixed before Rachael's Soup Supper October 14. Secretary of Spiritual Life Cultivation announced Prayer and Self Denial Service at 2 PM Thursday October 28.
John O'Brien of Oelwein is named Fayette county coordinator for a county wide Goldwater group to back the Republican candidate. Mrs. Frank Kraft of West Union is assistant coordinator and W. Palmer Wilson of Oelwein is advisor. John Burrows of Davenport is state Goldwater chairman. An organizational meeting at Interstate Power is set for 8 PM with county representatives invited.
The First Baptist Sunday School presents its Harvest and Mission program on October 11 during Sunday school hour. Harry Johnson leads as superintendent with songs and readings including The Call for Reapers and O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing. Various children and youth performers, led by Lynn Germann and David Breitkreuz, present Bible verses and choir numbers.
The Iowa Dairy Princess will be crowned Thursday evening October 22 at the Iowa Dairy conference banquet at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines. Deanna Powell of Coggon will crown a successor chosen from 34 finalists, county princess winners representing all areas of the state. Local candidates for Town Dairy Princess include Diana Bilden of Postville for Clayton County and Joan Garber of Oelwein for Fayette.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollock traveled to Waterloo on Monday to call on Mrs Hattie Smith who is a patient at Allen Memorial Hospital there.
Elgin Public Library, a member of the Eastern Iowa Library Co op, faces a county tax driven funding shift. The $6,000 state appropriation supports a book exchange pool and basic books. open hours must rise to 15 weekly, with a plan to extend post school access. The library may gain $5 cataloging grants and a $5 reference grant if hour requirements are met, while costs rise to $288 yearly for access to 1000 exchange books.
The town and country card club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Becker Jr on Saturday evening with seven couples present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lofts gard. Prizes awarded: couple's high to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Butikofer, ladies' high to Mrs. Dale Seitz, ladies' low to Mrs. Roger Howard, men's high to Robert Medberry, men's low to Roger Howard, and traveling to Dale Seitz.
The Elgin Dance Club begins its 1964 65 season on October 14 with Roy Alto and his Cowboys performing for all eight dances at Friedens Ballroom Elgin. President Charles O Neil and secretary Francis Butikofer oversee the club.
WSCS Circles Nora Ruth and Rachel announce meetings on October 15 with specified start times and hosts. Nora at 2 09 p m hosted by Mrs Archie Howard with Mrs Robert Wilson as co host. Ruth at 2 00 p m hosted by Mrs Herbert Dummermuth with Mrs Delmar Kingery guiding the program. Rachel at 8 00 p m hosted by Mrs John McMillon with Mrs Leo Falk and Gladys Hanson leading the program.
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