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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1965

Page

6

Sumner Beats Valley 15-6 In Conference Football Tilt

Sumner built an early lead, then held Valley to two sustained drives as the Aces rolled to a 15-6 victory. Key plays included Schmadt’s two yard TD, Armentrout and Reed drives, and solid Sumner defense limiting Valley’s scoring chances with decisive two-point stop and late punt coverage.

Sumner Iowa Valers Aces Ond Bengals Bill Armen Duane Reeder Reeder Tigers Roberts Lyle Schmadt Armentrout Strass Dave Roberts Uinal Dick Reedor Chuck Sam Robert Manly Schnadt

New Display at Wadena Library Showcases Early America

The Wadena Public Library debuts a display titled Early America featuring works on colonial homes and crafts. Books include Colonial Craftsmen, America's Vanishing Folkways, Early America at Work, Ghosts in American Homes, Town and city house volumes, and The Treasury of Early American Homes, among others.

Wadena Wadena Public Library Tunis America Wilson Reynolds Hughes Georgetown Washington D. C Alexandria Pratt Jenkins McCall's

First Frost Noted Around Elgin and Surrounding Areas

Tuesday morning a light frost appeared in lower lying areas near Elgin, with Wednesday bringing a clear frost on higher ground. The frost marked the first killing frost in the area as sunshine later melted it. In other notes, a birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. El Joga Kuhens Barker of Fayette, a girl named Tamera Davere weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces.

Elgin Jack Frost

Harvest and Mission Festival Program Schedule

Sunday event listing for a church festival includes anthems and offerings with participants Karolee Lehman Shelly Boleyn Karen Breitkreuz Debbie Krueger Lynn German Mark Hackmann Kimberly Miller Toyce Boleyn LeAnn Lehman Janann Jennings Craig Boleyn Rudy Jennings Tracey Miller Sharon James with songs like Count Your Blessings and My Lord and I and prayers of Thanksgiving.

Karolee Lehman Shelly Boleyn David Breitkreuz Jeffrey Germann Kevin Johnson Allen Moore Kevin Boleyn Karen Breitkreuz Debbie Krueger Lynn Germann Mark Hackmann Kimberly Miller Cary Boleyn Kristine Lehman Janann Jennings LeAnn Lehman Craig Boleyn Rudy Jennings Toyce Boleyn Missionary Spirit Linda Lehman Tracey Miller My Lordland I Sharon James

To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Rufus Seitz of Luana will be honored for their 40th wedding anniversary on October 17 from 2 to 4 p m at Monona City Hall They married October 14 1925 in Waukon Hosts include six children Earl Seitz Elgin Mrs Claude Moore Waukon Louis Seitz Monona Dale Seitz Clermont Mrs Larry Butikofer Elgin and Leonard Seitz Monona All friends and relatives invited

Rufus Seitz Luana Monona City Hall Waukon Earl Seitz Elgin Claude Moore Louis Seitz Monona Dale Seitz Clermont Larry Butikofer Leonard Seitz

Circle meetings set for late October across three groups

WSCS Circles plan gatherings on Thursday in late October. Circle Nora meets October 21 at 2 p.m. at Mrs Clifton Wilson for a program led by Nickels with cohosts Alice Winkler and Anne Howard. Circle Ruth meets October 22 at 2 p.m. at the church basement with a picnic lunch and Mrs Lawrence Knudtson in charge. Circle Rachel meets October 21 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Leo Falk’s home with Guernsey Smith and Arthur Lantz organizing the program.

WSCS Nora Clifton Wilson Alice Winkler Anne Howard George “Nickels Ruth Lawrence Knudtson Rachel Leo Falk Guernsey Smith Arthur Lantz

Tabitha Society To Meet October 20

Elgin Tabitha Society holds its monthly meeting October 20 at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilma Probert will give devotions "Go Quickly with Zeal and Enthusiasm" and music will be provided by Mrs. Clarence Mueh lethaler. Mrs. Leo Lehman presents "Church Extension Women Speak" as the program, with a Bible verse roll call using the word Work. Hostesses include Mrs. Archie Schroeder Mrs. Alfred Jacob and Mrs. Jacob Hoover.

The Elgin Tabitha Society Baptist Church Wilma Probert Clarence Muehlethaler Leo Lehman Archie Schroeder Alfred Jacob Jacob Hoover

Elgin Progress Club Meeting Highlights

The Elgin Progress Club met on Monday Oct 11 at Mrs Robert Wilson home with co host Mrs Paul Zurbriggen. The program on Fulfillment Through International Understanding featured hymn study by Mrs Wilson and a book review of Markings by Dag Hammarskjald by Miss Georgia Sehori. Sixteen members answered roll call naming the country they would most like to visit. three new members were welcomed Mrs Charles Capper Mrs Arden Greener and Mrs Russell Goodell. Business reports were given and towels for the blind women of Iowa were ordered. Coffee hour closed the meeting.

Elgin Charles Capper Arden Greener Russell Goodell Iowa

Open House Draw Attracts Crowd For 1966 Chevrolets

Large crowd attends John Falk & Sons Elgin open house showing of 1966 Chevrolets. Prize winners include Pan electric, Mrs Paul Boenish, Lewis Butikofer, Herbert, Cheryl Shipton, Martin Hanson and others for items such as spice cabinet and teakettle.

John Falk & Sons Elgin Paul Boenish Lewis Butikofer Herbert Cheryl’ Shipton Clermont Martin Hanson

New Records at Elgin Library Event Friday

Elgin Library announces 30 phonograph event records and a hi fi set with titles like By Byé Birdie and Hello Out There. Western and light romance titles total 60 and 20 from West Union Library, with adult fiction new to shelves including The Last Love and Pride's Castle.

Elgin Library Elgin Birdie Mario Lanza Caruso Winston Churchill Lady Wendermere Armstrong Forever Henry Mancini Jackie Gleason Carmen Collegians West Union Library Yerby Spencer Brade Shulman Stewart Kielgaard Twain Prince and the Pauper Crownen Weiss Justin Moyan Birmingham Harper

Engagement Announcement for Faye Hal and Ronald Halverson

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson of Princeville announce the engagement of their daughter Faye to Ronald Hal son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Halverson of Elgin. The bride elect works at Russia's in Princeville and the fiancé is employed at Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Ralph Wilson Princeville Til Faye Ronald G. Hal Alvin Halverson Elgin Russia Caterpillar Tractor Co

Farm Records Service Meeting At Fayette Iowa

An informational meeting on the farm business records service will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday October 14 in the Farm Bureau building Fayette. Ken Thatcher Iowa Farm Bureau Secretary will explain the program to interested farm couples. The service uses electronic data processing to provide participating farmers with accurate records for farm income tax reports management and credit.

Farm Business Records Farm Bureau Fayette Ken Thatcher Iowa Farm Bureau Farm Business

W S C S Meeting With Program On Space Age Theme

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Ernst Baumgartner and Mrs. R. A. Crider as hostesses. Mrs. Mel Kohler and Mrs. Jack Adrian presented the program Man In This Space Age. Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth thanked volunteers for the 26th anniversary party and the Tummage sale. An $18 building fund gift was given in memory of Adella Chapman. A prayer and service is planned for 9:30 a.m. Thursday Oct 28. Circles are asked to collect quilts blankets warm clothing and 10 cents for CROP through World Church Service.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ernest Baumgartner R. A. Crider Mel Kohler Jack Adrian Herbert Dummermuth Adella Chapman World Church Service

Four winners named in Saturday's event results

Four winners were announced on Saturday across age groups. The names include Orvin and Louisa butikofer among others. details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.

Orvin Louisa Butikofer

UNICEF Committees For Halloween Party Named

UNICEF committees named for the Halloween parade and party on October 30 list Mrs. Harry L. Cline as general chairman and a long slate of chairmen and co chairmen for registration publicity entertainment finance costume parade judges refreshments gym preparation and cleanup with numerous named volunteers.

Unicef Harry L. Cline Leo Lehman John Tillotson Walter Falk L. L. Kaudtson Max Medberry Derryl Leonhart Martin Wenger Lyle Light Ed Medberry Paul Zurbriggen E. W. Hilgemann LeeRoy Collins Kenton Krueger Connor Dummermuth Lorence Much- Jethaler Chm Louis Lehman Clara Baumgartner Harold Hanson Art Lantz Melbert Baechler Don Fau Robert Wilson Harry Everett Clarence Muehlethaler Francis Butikofer Cim Carleton Krueger Belva Snyder Joseph C. Oo Tessin Gene Leh- Tan Bits Friederich Georgia Sehon Geo, Bretigeuz

Paul Zurbriggen Named Chairman for Scout Campaign

Paul Zurbriggen of Elgin was named chairman of the annual Friends of Scouting Finance Campaign for the Wapsipinicon Area Council Boy Scouts of America. The campaign will run in October to raise funds for next year’s operating budget of the local council which serves over 9,140 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers and more than 2,800 volunteer adults.

Paul Zurbriggen Elgin Friends of Scouting Wapsipinicon Boy Scouts of America Evan Hultman Council Scout Council

Extension Service Calendar of Events Week at ISU and Maynard

Extension Service calendar lists events from October including a 4-H campus visit at Iowa State University on Saturday October 16. The Annual Extension Conference occurs Monday October 18 at Iowa State University with Putnam Peppy Pals 4-H club meeting. Tuesday October 19 and Wednesday October 20 cover conference sessions at Town State University. Extension Council election and township committees meeting are set for Thursday October 21 at Maynard Community Hall at 8 p.m.

Iowa State University Putnam Town State University Extension Council Maynard Community Hall

Methodist Men Discuss Supper and Devotions Highlights

The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with seven members present. President Elmer Lantz opened the meeting and led devotions by Edn Meman and John Tillotson. The group discussed the next sponsored supper and refreshments were provided by Dale DeSart.

Elmer Lantz Edn Meman John Tillotson Christ Dale DeSart

Guest Speaker for Hillcrest Service

George Routzy will be guest speaker during worship hours at St. Pauls and Clermont Methodist churches and the Illyria Community church next Sunday. Hillcrest, a Methodist institution in Iowa, has long served as an adoption agency, a home for homeless children, and a rehabilitation center for unwed mothers.

Hey George Routzy St. Paul's Clermont Illyria Hillcrest Iowa

A Crack in the Plan Play at First Baptist Church

At First Baptist Church on Sunday evening October 10 the Senior CBY presented A Crack in the Plan a teen relations skit. Cast included Lee Boleyn Margaret Jacob Robert Jacob Diane James Jim Zurbriggen and Nancy Miller. Pat Johnson led the discussion and Lee Boleyn closed with prayer.

Baptist Church First Baptist CBY Lee Boleyn Margaret Jacob Robert Jacob Diane James Jim Zur

Wadena Officials See Re-election Nominations Listed

A Wadena notice lists mayoral and council and treasurer candidates with petition filings. Lyle D Rubens seeks mayoral re election. council incumbents include George W Alderson Paul F Crandall Harold B Halverson Thomas D Sniffin Wilfred E Bond. treasurer Eugene J Shea also seeks reelection. All incumbents seek another term.

Wadena Lyle D. Rubens George W. Alderson Paul F. Crandall Harold BP. Halverson Thomas D. Sniffin Wilfred E. Bond Emegene J. Shea Lin

New 1966 Buick Tuned Car Unveiled by Falb's

John Falb and Sons of Elgin announce the introduction of the Tuned Car the 1966 Buick with an inspection event set for Thursday October 14 and a preview Saturday evening October 9. Relatives gathered at Mrs Lizzie Chae Volga’s home for a modest supper.

John Falb Lizzie Chae Volga

Homecoming Queen Contest at Upper Iowa University

Eleven UIU students were selected to compete for the 1965 Homecoming Queen. Preliminary voting to choose five finalists is set for Thursday October 14 with a run-off Friday and the winner announced Saturday October 16 during the Central football game. Local candidates include Barbara Behrend Judy Derr and Deloris Humphrey with sponsor groups listed.

Upper Iowa University Arlington Women’s Recreational Assn Delonis Humphrey Daryl Humphrey

Olson's Observe 25th Anniversary Celebration

A surprise party marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Olson on October 9 at the Milton Olson home. Guests included the Milton Olson family, Milo Jacobin, Maurice Landsgard, Eddie O'Brien, Eldon Severson, Harvey Anderson, Quinton Clerk, and others as cards and a Bible-shaped cake highlighted the evening.

Myr Merrill Olson Milton Olson Milo Jacobin Maurice Landsgard Eddie O'Brien Eldon Severson Rand Harvey Anderson Quinton Clerk Aes Benner Hokn Bons Ored

Norway Guest Visits Torkelson Home

Norway guest Bjorg Elsa Andersen from Oeso and Ingolf Haugen and family from Oxfordville Wisconsin visited the Torkelson home on a Sunday afternoon and evening. The hosts' relatives attended, including Oscer Torkelson, Rosina Landsgard, and many others, with cousins Miss Andersen and Mr. Haugen among the visitors.

Wom Otto Torkelson Bjorg Elsa Andersen Oeso Norway Ingolf Haugen Oxfordville Wisc Anderson Haugen Torkelson Oscer Torkelson Farmersburg Rosina Landsgard St. Olaf Leo Olesen Becky and Hobby Fayette Caspora Benson

Fabriccate Club Meets For October Craft Session

Fabricate club met Tuesday evening October 5 at Mrs. Russell Friederich home with Mrs. Curtis Gilson as co host. Crafts included Christmas mail bags Noel and a snowman. Roll call featured pets peeves answered by 11 members and one guest Mrs Pat Murray. November gathering set at Mrs Harold Halverson home with co hostess Mrs Dale Seitz.

Fabriccate Club Fabricate Club Russell Friederich Curtis Gilson Noel Pat Murray Wadena Harold Halverson Dale Seitz

Robt. Rothlisberger Returns From Seventh Fleet Tour

Radarman Seaman Robert L. Rothlisberger USN son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Rothlisberger Elgin returned to Yokosuka Japan Sept 20 aboard the tank landing ship USS Whitefield County after seven weeks of operations with the Seventh Fleet.

Robert L. Rothlisberger USN LeRoy Rothlisberger Elgin Yokosuka Japan Whitefield County Seventh Fleet

First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Speaker

Sunday worship at 10 am with Dr. M. Vanderbeck of Rochester Minnesota as speaker. Sunday School at 11 am CBYF at 7 15 pm Evening service at 8 pm Monday Baptist Men at 8 pm.

First Baptist Church George W. Breitkreuz M. Vanderbeck Rochester, Minn

Elgin Study Club Holds Meeting At Members Home

Elgin Study Club met at 7 pm Tuesday at Mrs. Martin Wenger's home with co-hostess Mrs. Ed Medberry. George W Arnold of Waterloo spoke as district director. Fifteen members attended as Mrs. Tillotson gave federation news and urged Buy A Bond purchases.

Elgin Mel Baechter Kenneth Blockhus West Union

Elgin Legion Receives Certificate of Achievement

The Elgin Legion was awarded a Certificate of Achievement at Monday’s monthly meeting. Highway Patrolman Jones presented the honor on behalf of Auto Industry and Look magazine for sponsoring the safety line check on May 22.

Elgin Legion Jones Auto Industry Look Magazine Elgin

Elgin Community Club Agrees on Railway Withdrawal Plan

At the monthly meeting the Elgin Community Club declines to contest the proposed withdrawal of the railway express agency to Elgin at the West Union hearing on October 28. Members also discuss buying turkeys and candy for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Elgin Community Club Railway Express Agency Elgin West Union

Sunny Dale Club Meeting At Schott Home

The Sunny Dale Club gathered Tuesday September 28 at the Marvin Schott residence. The session opened with songs Stars of the Summer Night and All Through the Night. Roll call listed towns and places from the summer. Officers elected included Mrs. LaVerne Lar, Mrs. Marvin Schott, and Mrs. Kenneth Mark.

Sunny Dale Club Schott Marvin Schott Saga LaVerne Lar Kenneth Mark Ies Bernard Hanson Als

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Irs Bire Wadena News Zoa Smith Mae White Ida White Vernon Oclwein Wm. Moore Floyd Patterson Roger Anthony Floyd Patterson, Jr Prairie du Chien Jesse Holtzman Maynard W. F. Moore Wadena Livestock Layton Olson Hilly Hrickson Roll Gall Harold Boulton Elaine Franks Aulden Wilson Charles Forshlom Wichita Kans Terry Whittenbaugh Harold Dean Wendy Jerry Gillett Grove Auden Wilson Fern Weyant Edgewood Wilsons Martin Iverson Mount Sterling Tim Corkery County ‘Engineer's Office Paul Crandall Jeallers Max and James Crandall Oelwein Tabitha Society Elgin Progress Club Farm Records Service Meeting W.S.C.S Hillcrest Service Olson Robt. Rothlisberger Elgin Study Club
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