Sunday Activities And Social Gatherings In Local Parish
A Sunday schedule lists worship at 9 30 pm and youth fellowship at 7 45 pm with catechism classes and choir practices on Thursday evenings. The column notes a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Faye Whitten with guests from several nearby towns, plus visits by multiple families to relatives in Waterloo and Prairie du Chien. The American Legion Auxiliary met, approving turkey dinner plans for October 5 and plastic tablecloth purchases, with a note of thanks to Mrs Walt Cook and committees named for cookie and lunch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Whitten
Tough
Connie
Hazel Rothlisberger
Dubuque
Mra
Wil- Mem
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Bigin
Floyd Patterson Sr
Floyd Pat Jr
Lyle Patterson
Brien
Frank Clemas
Tom
Federal Dam
Minnesota
Clemas
Elmer Struss
Kenneth Medberry
Will Frey
Waterloo
Freys
Edith Baumgartner
Mr. Freys
Lissetta Wilson
Charlie Daisy
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin
Jack Erickson
Lindy Frey
Emil Walker
Oelwein
Thad Walters
Harold Corbin
Five Hundred
Roscoe Pritchard
Johanie Erickson
Dawson Clark
Hattie Voshell
Prairie-du-Chien
Ackley
Walters
Elvin Davenbaugh
Lamont
Emil. Walker
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Beg
Bel Beltae
Ascetare
Walt Cook
Richard Aeschliman
Floyd Patterson
Arthur Herrling
Phil Caley
John Solomon
Richard Erickson
Leo
Ainsworth
Madge Murray
Jere
Robert Murray
Freeport
Iilnois
Sper
Henry Schlee
Robert Boland
Engagement announced for Marcia Wolf and Lawrence Engman
Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. Wolf announce the engagement of their daughter Marcia Ann to Dr. Lawrence T. Engman son of Mrs. Herman Engman and the late Mr. Herman Engman of Des Moines The marriage is set for November 29 Miss Wolf works at KGB Radio in San Diego attended the State University of Iowa and the University of Wisconsin where she studied English Dr Engman a College of Dentistry graduate from Iowa affiliated with Phi Epsilon Pi and Delta Sigma Delta is serving in the Navy at the Naval Training Center in San Diego
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Wolf
Marcia Ann
Lawrence T. Engman
Herman Engman
Des Moines
Miss Wolf
KGB Radio
San Diego
Calif
State University of Iowa
University of Wis
Engman
College of Dentistry
Phi Epsilon Pi
Delta Sigma Delta
Navy
Naval Training Center
Legion Meeting Set For October Thirteenth At Eight
Regular Legion meeting scheduled for Monday October 13 at 8 00. Members urged to attend and bring any relevant reports or notices for the session.
Iowa AG Norman Erbe drives obscenity crackdown advisory panel
Attorney General Norman Erbe, likely a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, forms an advisory committee to guide his crackdown on obscene magazines. The panel endorses his actions and urges county attorneys to help remove pornographic material from Iowa newsstands. Members include Mrs. George Albrecht and J. P. Harper, with a proposal for PTA led checks in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Erbe
Iowa
Erbe
George Albrecht
Davenport
State
Parent-Teacher Association
J. P. Harper
Des Moines
Iowa State Bar Association
Edward P. Ingersoll
Des Moines Council of Churches
Lew Warren
The
Oelwein Register
Richard Brandt
Cedar Rapids Youth Commission
Commission
David McIntosh
Edward Werd
Warren
PTA
Iowa Highway Commission Plans Five Year Eastern Interstate Push
Robert Brice, chair of the Iowa Highway Commission, told Des Moines Chamber of Commerce that the Devonport to Des Moines segment will top priority to create a continuous operation. He also urged funds for a Council Bluffs Omaha bridge within five years. He warned federal interstate funds in Iowa will drop, noting 1959 to 1963 allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Robert Brice
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Devonport-Des Moines
Council Bluffs-Omaha
Brice
Towa
Miway Resort Autos Autos Everywhere and Not a Place to Park
A chaotic scene at Miway Resort with vehicles filling lots and streets, leaving drivers scrambling for parking and space. Report continues on page 4 for fuller details and reactions from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIWAY
Turbo Jet Boat Reads Elkader to Clermont Flight
Dr. E R Withell announces a turbo jet powered boat will attempt a Turkey River crossing from Elkader to Clermont on Thursday October 8. The watercraft, developed in New Zealand and owned by a Cedar Rapids firm, operates with water propulsion and draws 3 to 10 inches. Pilot is Charlie Knapp of Cedar Rapids. departure planned shortly after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Withell
Elkader
Clermont Via
Turkey River
New Zealand
Cedar Rapids
Charlie Knapp
Social Hour Club meets with 17 members at hostess’ home
Mrs. Virgil Torson hosted the Social Hour Club with 17 members on Wednesday September 9. Mrs. Roland Gruver led the program a reading. Contest winners included Mrs. Orton Bane Mrs. Kenneth Strong and Mrs. Gruver. A bus tour to New Glarus Wis is planned for Oct 7. Guests included Mrs. William Kerr and Mrs. Sheridan Downey and her daughter of Reinbeck. Lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting set for Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Torson
Roland Gruver
Orton Bane
Kenneth Strong
New Glarus
Wis
William Kerr
Sheridan Downey
Reinbeck
Hill and Valley Club Organized
Mrs. George Nickels hosted the Hill and Valley Club reorganization meeting on Wednesday September 30. Officers and chairmen were elected for the coming year. Attendees included Mrs. Nickels, Mrs. Harold Meisner, Mrs. Cecilia Thoman, and Mrs. John Christen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nickels
Hilland Valley Club
Nickels
Harold Meisner
Elkeder
Celia Thoman
John, Christen
Lea
Kickbush
Mra. Minger
Guttenberg
Tabithas Meet Oct. 14 at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society will meet at the Baptist Church on Wednesday October 14. Hostesses are Mrs. Alfred Baechler Mrs. Reuben Hackmann Mrs. Celia Kohls and Lena Baumgartner. Mrs. Max Lehman will present devotions Paths of Service with music by Mrs. Abe Habeger and program by Mrs. Fred Schaer Evangelism in the home. A quote notes that apostles were busy when called by the master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Baptist Church
Alfred Baechler
Reuben Hackmann
Celia Kohls
Lena Baumgartner
Max Lehman
Abe Habeger
Fred Schaer
Peter
Andrew
James
John
Matthew
God
Grace Barker 67 Died in West Union
Mrs Grace Barker age 67 died suddenly Sunday at 5 30 pm at her home in West Union Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 00 pm at the Baptist church West Union Burial was in Brainard cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Barker
West Union
Baptist Church
Brainard Cemetery
Reunion of cousins ends 53 year separation in Indiana
Mrs J W Gruber of Lake City and her cousin Mrs Josephine Mote of Evanston IL recently shared a reunion after 53 years apart. Gruber 76 and Mote 80 grew up on adjacent farms five miles apart in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gruber
Lake City
Josephine Mote
Evanston
Hols
Gruber
Mote
Indiana
Valley High Homecoming Weekend Plans and Crowning
Valley High announces homecoming events for Friday October 9 with a mass meeting Thursday at Capper field. The Tigers play the Fayette Cardinals, followed by crowning of Homecoming King Billy Cook and Queen Karen Gilson with Eloise Lantz as finalist, and senior attendants Elaine Hellum Otis Blockhus. A dance at Valley High School completes the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Capper
Tigers
Fayette Cardinals
Karen Gilson
Eloise Lantz
Billy Cook
Agricultural Missionary to Speak at St Pauls Church
Ben Collinson an agricultural missionary to Africa will speak at St Pauls Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m. Monday Oct 18. He travels on furlough from the mission field and will share experiences from Africa and present a new film on Oct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Collinson
Africa
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Mr. Collinson
Belmond
Social Security Info Session in Oelwein Oct 20
A Social Security Administration representative from Waterloo will be at Civic Ridge in Oelwein on October 20 from 10 00 a m to 12 00 noon to help applicants file federal old age survivors or disability insurance benefits obtain social security account number cards and employer identification numbers. Call the Waterloo district office in room 702 of the Black Hawk Building at West 4th and Commercial Streets for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
Oelwein
Civic Ridge
Earl T. Johnson
Black Hawk Building
West 4Th and Commercial Sts
Progressive Home Study Club Meeting Recap
The Progressive Home Study Club met Wednesday afternoon September 30 at Mrs. Carl Gehring’s home with Mrs. Walter RoslBerg assisting. Nineteen members shared “How I Spent Last Sunday.” The creed was recited and a business session held. Program included song Last Rose of Summer, poems by Mrs. Thomas Ogle, readings De sary and Labor Days' Colorful Father, and a note that next meeting will be October at Floyd Frieden’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Home Study Club
Carl Gehring
Walter Rothlisberger
Rell
Thomas Ogle
Old Home Place
Desary
Tofield Heck
Mary Flannagan
Floyd Frieden
Earns Expense Paid Trip to Des Moines for Sales Quota
Mr and Mrs Merle Clark with Mr and Mrs Ted Wegner of Arlington and Mr and Mrs Greg Hauer of West Union will travel to Des Moines on Tuesday October 13 for an all expense paid trip to celebrate selling beyond their quota. They will stay at the Savery Hotel attend five banquets and the stage play My Fair Lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Clark
Ted Wegner
Arlington
Greg Hauer
West Union
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
New Chevrolets Displayed by John Falk and Sons
The 1980 Chevrolets were shown last Friday by John Falk and Sons with about 400 attendees registering and consuming 400 cups of coffee and 300 doughnuts. A demonstration ride attracted 203 interested people in the new Corvair, with demonstration miles totaling 300 from October 2 to October 6. Prize winners included Wanda Meyer, O M Blockhus, and Winnifred Schraid for kitchenware and juicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk and Sons
Corvair
Miles
Wanda Meyer
O. M. Blockhus
Winnifred Schraid
Mrs Wood Dies At Home In Wadena
Mrs Wood wife of Dr J R Wood of Wadena died at home Monday afternoon Funeral arrangements are pending at Brants in Oelwein She was active in the Order of Eastern Star and the Presbyterian church She is survived by her husband two sons John of Prairie du Chien and George of Houston Texas and a daughter Dorothy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
J. R. Wood
Wadena
Brants
Oelwein
Order of Eastern Star
Presbyterian Church
John
Prairie du Chien
George
Houston
Texas
Dorothy
Norway Lutheran Smorgasbord Oct. 15
The Norway Lutheran Church invites the community to a Smorgasbord on Thursday October 15. The church sits two miles west of St Olaf and eight miles north of Elkader on Elkader Postville road. Norwegian foods and cakes will be served starting at 3:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway Lutheran Church
St. Olaf
Elkader
Elkader - Postville
Two Spencer Firms Get Sewerage Contracts
Five young men driving a car with a Texas license came to El gin Tuesday morning and made an application for blue cards permitting them to canvass the town for magazine subscriptions. They were turned down by the committee which felt that they wouldn't want to expose townspeople to the annoyance of having their homes invaded by a group of these salesmen who are usually of the high pressure type and can't take no for an answer. Your local committee has saved the townspeople considerable annoyance, and money too, by this blue car system. Remember, always ask for their blue card if any ped dler calls at your home or business place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Elgin
Elgin Sewer Contract Awards Two Spencer Firms
Two Spencer construction companies won Elgin sewer project bids Tuesday afternoon. Spencer Construction Co. secured the treatment plant contract at 56000 dollars, about 11000 below the engineer estimate, while Smith Construction Co. of Spencer won the laterals and mains bid at 81165 dollars, roughly 3500 above estimate. Remaining bids were higher. Engineering firm and bonding company will finalize contracts and bonds before work begins, with both contractors aiming to start this fall and proceed through winter if weather allows. Elgin has filed a federal aid request, status unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Construction
Elgin
Spencer Construction Co
Smith Construction Co
Spencer
Town Officials Submit Nominations for Re election
Mayor Leo L Schori and all five councilmen filed nom ination papers for re election per town clerk Leo Fried rech Filings closed Tuesday Oct The council members listed are Norris Capper R D Wilson Lorence Muehlethaler Sheldon Boyle and Rex Mulford The town treasurer is appointed by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo L. Schori
Leo Friedrech
Norris Capper
R. D. Wilson
Lorence Muehlethaler
Sheldon Boyle
Rex Mulford
Winning Numbers From Saturday Evening Draw
Winning numbers for Saturday evening October 3 included 8:00 p.m. draw showing 1328 BBC 1355 1148 295 428 1186 724 431 and 1009. At 9:00 p.m. numbers were 493 1166 592 406 758 1214 198 368 and 774. Winners named are Glen Reierson Bertha Lehman L F Klingman John Butikofer and Eddie Friden, with Friden taking the $100 jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC
Glen Reierson
Bertha Lehman
L. F. Klingman
John Butikofer
Eddie Frieden
Fifth Grade Letter Of Thanks To Echo Staff
Dear Sirs and Madam we thank you for showing us how the papers are printed We enjoyed it and found it interesting The fifth grade signs Sally Stephenson Curtis Butikofer Jidy Becker Roger Nelson Gail Light Duane Patterson John McMallin Lee Boleyn Christine A Thomas William Kerr JoAnn Wilson Jimmy Zurbriggen Allyn Caspers Dick Reeder Larry Falk Gwendolyn Olson Leon Roberts Gary Pritchard Duane Reeder Karen Larson Robert S Shaffer Debbie L DeSart Bobby Chapman Sharon Larson Gary Klep P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Stephenson
Curtis Butikofer
Jidy Becker
Roger Nelson
Gail Light
Duane Patterson
John McMallin
Lee Boleyn
Christine A. Thomas
William Kerr
JoAnn Wilson
Jimmy Zurbriggen
Allyn Caspers
Dick Reeder
Larry Falk
Gwendolyn Olson
Leon Roberts
Gary Pritchard
Duane Reeder
Karen Larson
Robert S. Shaffer
Debbie L. DeSart
Bobby Chapman
Sharon Larson
Gary Klep
Meyer's Laundromat Opens in Postville
Meyer's Laundromat debuts in Postville as advertised in this week's ECHO. The new facility operates seven days a week and offers wash and dry services in about one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer’s Laundromat
Postville
Meyer's
Fostville
ECHO
Gislesons Return From Vacation
Mr and Mrs Millard Gisleson returned last week from an eight day vacation through northern Michigan and Canada. They visited the Mackinac Bridge Sault Ste Marie boat locks Tahquamenon Falls and Kencheloe Air Force Base Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Gisleson
Michigan
Canada
Mackinac Bridge
Sault ,St. Marie
Tahquaminon Falls
Kencheloe Air Force Base
Mich
Postoffice Roof Sheathing Delay Ahead
Schori and Kuster Lumber Co. expects arrival of the roof sheathing material on Friday for the new post office. Work can then be resumed after a delay of about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori and Kuster Lumber Co
United Fund Campaign to Kick Off in Fayette County
Campaign Chair C W Grimes says Fayette County next Tuesday begins its first United Fund drive. A Dutch treat dinner at 7 p.m. in Wadena marks the kickoff with Harry Young of Oelwein Community Chest as speaker. Target is 29102 dollars to support 16 agencies in 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
United Fund
C. W. Grimes
West Union
Wadena
Wadena American Legion Auxiliary
Harry Young
Oelwein Community Chest
Grimes
United Appeal
United Way
Shaffer Farm Hosts West Union Vocational Ag Class
Mr and Mrs Gerald Shaffer of Shaffer Hereford farm welcomed West Union Vocational Agriculture classes on Friday afternoon October 2 to study beef. The Shaffers invite local and neighboring schools to join future sessions and extend their welcome to interested students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Gerald Shaffer
West Union
Shaffers
Circle notices schedule October meetings
Circles announce October gatherings with hosts and program leads. Circle Nora meets Oct 15 at Mrs Henry McMillan residence, assisted by Mrs R P Strauch, program by Mrs E J Klingman. Circle Mary postponed to Oct 22 at the church hosted by Mrs George Vaughn and Mrs Lena Cooley with program by Mrs Melbert Baechier. Circle Rachel to meet at Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr residence with program by Mrs Harry Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Henry McMillan
R. P. Strauch
E. J. Klingman
George Vaughn
Lena Cooley
Melbert Baechier
Circle
Rachel
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Harry Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pingrenian Church
Macy Martin
Iowa ‘Press Association
Turkey
Hill and Valley Club
Tabithas
Valley Homecoming
St. Paul’s
Norway Lutheran Smorgasbord
Spencer Firms
the Echo
Gislesons
Shaffer Farm
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