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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1965
Page
10
The Elgin Echo published weekly in Elgin Iowa with 1891 newspaper record. It lists matter entered as second class mail on Sept 1 1891 and credits Afermen and Barton as publishers in Jayette County.
District 17 LNA met at Central Community Hospital Elkader on Monday evening September 27 for its annual meeting. Officers elected included 1st Vice President Mary Ihl of Oelwein and Secretary Ruth Ton of Oelwein. nominations for 1966 chaired by Kathryn Fuhrman of Volga with Ardine Fischer Elkader and Margaret Hiepler Cresco terming as committee members. Two directors were chosen for year terms: Mary Auterman Awe st Union and Lorna Mae Goede of Oelwein.
A fragmented note remarks on small conflicts as preludes to a larger war. It contends wars persist, with distant hopes for radical human change unlikely, noting enduring beliefs in ideals and the persistence of conflict across regions such as Alabama and Pakistan.
A hungry fox passes a vineyard with grapes hanging high and cannot reach them after multiple jumps. He declares the grapes sour as he walks away. The tale pivots to a lesson that students should pursue goals through varied steps while keeping initial efforts consistent.
The passage urges strong personal interest to weather temptations, stressing learning as a lifelong asset starting at birth and continuing through school. It argues curiosity motivates deep understanding, not just memorization, and highlights support options like loans and scholarships to reach higher education.
A reporter pursues Sam Roberts as he scores another touchdown while the subject shares personal details born February 3, 1948, and living in Elgin with his family. He lists favorites from corn on the cob to movies and records, hinting at a pivotal moment yet incomplete.
A weekly “Question of the Week” from Valley students asks what they'd do if school doors were locked. Respondents include Cindy Frieden who would stand and look stupid, while others plan to wait, roam, goof off, or seek help. Patricia Schneider graduates as a nurse and vows to travel Europe with her blue class ring as her prized possession. Den is Rubens who enjoys blue clothing, the record Houston, and Cat Ballou as entertainment while awaiting IL S. A. acceptance.
A compilation of school life at Valley with student notes on a student born June 3 1948 at Waukon hospital and siblings, T B testing updates, Fresh Sophs win 24 to 0 over West Central, and National School Lunch Week details. Includes ring selections, student reactions, and program notes on meals and funding.
Menu items listed for October 13 to 19 include chicken noodle, ham potato, fish sticks, chili, meat loaf and side dishes. Daily milk is served with meals. Week long activities cover sports events, a football game, a Regular FFA meeting, and a Valley Association social in Sumner.
Two Ogden residents are on active Peace Corps duty after assignment. Both volunteers are listed among the Peace Corps members serving abroad, reflecting the agency's ongoing international service network.
Joyce Walter daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Walter serves in La Paz Bolivia aiding Aymara communities in the highlands. John Donelson son of Mr and Mrs M E Donelson began duty in Africa last August 30.
Mrs Walter Kohls hosted at St Theresa's Circle on Tuesday Sept 21 Books and notes were shared for future study of changes in the church The group welcomed new member Mrs F D Welch and guest Mrs Charles Capper They planned to send a gift to Phyllis Wolf who recently entered the convent The meeting ended with prayer and lunch Mrs Joe Leehy will host October meeting
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