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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1964
Page
5
Senator Barry Goldwater signals a push toward becoming a full time president before the next election. He discusses foreign crises from Vietnam to Berlin and Latin America and hints at a new strategic thrust in Africa.
A two night performance directed by Arden Greener and Russsel Goodell features Al Davi and Al Polhamus in a fast paced burlesque style show. Cast includes Gehring and Reed with Lang Olson and Frieden portraying bungling criminals in a Valley High School production set for November 6 and 7, 1964 at 3:00 PM in the school auditorium.
The Illyria Farm Bureau Home Makers met with Mrs Ed Gern on October 16 at 1 30 pm. The vice chairwoman gave pamphlets and Mrs Myrton Strong reported on Fayette meeting. A United Nations program at Fayette and a layward in the Farah area were noted. Some safety rules were read, pennies for friendship were collected, and the next meeting will be at Will Christen home. The gathering closed with singing America and cookies and coffee.
Robert C. Schupbach, son of Mr and Mrs George Schupbach of Elgin, participated in a Navy Marine Corps amphibious exercise named Hard Nose at Camp Pendleton California October 6 to 17 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bennington. The drill will test the flexibility of 11 000 Marines in an amphibious landing deployed on 39 ships manned by over 8 000 sailors.
Obituary items note Fred Heiden born Osborne 1887, WWI navy veteran, died December 3 1948 at 77. Burial at Wadena Cemetery. Also St Josephs Altar Society met with 20 members, Swiss steak dinner planned October 25 in Legion Hall. Grave side services for Caroline Crandall infant in Wadena Cemetery. Various local visits and society notes.
Iowa State Health officials urge white costumes or bright reflective aids for Halloween to keep children visible at night. Drivers may see adults but children often cannot see cars, and masks or facial cosmetics can obscure eyes or cause suffocation risks for smaller kids.
The Fayette County Extension Office will remain open during the annual Extension Conference at Iowa State University in Ames. Director M Wangsner, Harold L. Boulton, Extension Assistant Doris Engstrom, and Helen Welch will staff the office to answer questions, distribute publications, and handle messages.
Airman Bert Aun of Waitena Iowa graduated December 46 from the Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulic course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis. The eight week program covered basic hydraulics components system troubleshooting and maintenance with emphasis on aircraft safety and control.
Richard M. Clark, interior communications man first class, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Merle Clark of Clermont Iowa, was commended by his Commanding Officer for voluntary aid in preventing a forest fire from reaching Sonoma residential areas. City officials credited his efforts as a key factor in Sonoma safety.
The Save the Children Federation launches its 28th Annual Bundle Day Nov 2 6 to collect wearable clothing for Appalachian children in poverty. Valley Community School serves as sponsor. clothes will be sold at token prices in Southern Mountain areas.
Sgt Leo L Schori Jr an army paratrooper will serve two years in West Germany joining the 8th Division Signal Battalion at Bad Kreuz gach He reports at Fort Six on October 24 and departs from Fort Campbell His family stays in a trailer home at West Union Parents Mr and Mrs Leo L Schori Sr reside in Elgin
Iowa health authorities reported 24 rabies cases in September including two from Clayton county. Skunks led with 15 of the 24. statewide 1964 cases reached 378, up from 279 last year, as underreporting and delayed detection persist.
Circle Ruth met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs Herbert Duwmamermuth home. Mrs Walter Follett presented the lesson titled A Look at our selves as Christian Women assisted by Mrs Delmer Kingery. Members present included son tia farlan Appainen and gen ucian and Mrs Conner Dummermuth. Mr and Mrs Willard Grove of Correctionville were weekend visitors in Elgin.
Funeral notice for Flossie ieer, widow of Joseph J. Potter of Rapide, died Sunday afternoon at age 8? Survivors include sister Susie Young and nephew Charles Capper. Memorial services held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at St James Church, with burial in Cedar Memorial.
Fifty year pin honors Mel Kohler at an Easter Star Chapter gathering held last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Keith Kohler conducted the ceremony and presented the pin and certificate to Mrs. Kohler, with Mrs. Jack Adrian, worthy matron, assisting. Others participating included Mrs. C B Schori, Mrs. Don Cowell, and Mrs. Lester Gehring. Allen Habeger, secretary, delivered the pin to the recipient.
Keith Kohler Lyle Gunderson and Donald Hartz named chairmen of the Save Your Harvest in Bonds campaign for their communities. Glenn L. Ingle, state director of the saving bonds program, appointed them effective immediately. The November drive is sponsored by FELCO Cooperatives with a free safety road flare offered for purchases of at least 100 dollars in Series E or H bonds. A Harvest of Bonds certificate from a bank can be exchanged for the flare.
The W S C Circle Nora met Oct 15 at Mrs Archie Howards home with co host Mrs Robert Wilson. Mrs Celia Thoman chaired, devotion by Mrs Lee Roy Collins, lesson "What can a Woman Do In These Changing Times." Minutes approved. Plans for two bake sales on Election Day Nov 3 discussed. Quiet Day Service Oct 28 at 2 PM. envelopes due. 13 members attended. guests included Mrs Kenneth Strong, Carol Janet and Mrs Roger Howard Mark and Karen. Lunch served by hostesses.
Herbert Hoover former U S president aged 90 died Tuesday in New York after a long illness. He served from 1929 to 1933 and will be buried Sunday in West Branch Iowa at the site of his birthplace. Mrs Hoover’s body to be moved from California to rest beside him. President Johnson proclaimed 30 days mourning.
Mrs Harlan Babcock, speaker at United Nations Day event sponsored by Fayette County Farm Bureau Women. Oct 2 at the county farm, with welcome by Mrs Chas Schlumbohn and Benton Harrison giving greetings. Music by the Carmen Four quartet. Public invited.
Ed Pagan, general chairman for the Friends of Scouting Campaign in Montego District, Wapsipinicon Area Council, announces a three day drive in Westgate Randalia Maynard St Lucas Waucoma Hawkeye Fayette Clermont Elgin Wadena and Arlington. The effort funds Boy Scout services for over 800 boys and leaders in the area as no Fayette county United Fund exists.
E T A members elect officers at the October 15 Valley meeting. Fourteen members attended and chose President Mary Ann Jacob Vice President Genevieve Christensen Secretary Shirley Tatro and Treasurer Barbara Muehlethaier. The group plans a future meeting to plan the program.
Methodist Men gather Thursday at 8 in church parlors with Sunday school parents and teachers. A large turnout is urged and refreshments will follow the meeting.
Dr Max will lead UNICEF Halloween parade in Elgin with Valley High pep band. Parade steps off at 1 30 PM October 31 from Falks Garage northwest door. registration 12 45 PM for preschool with parent. Prize program at Frieden's Hall follows with door prizes from Modern Woodmen of America and donations collected beforehand.
Elgin gears up for its 2nd annual Hootenanny on Saturday October 31 featuring a UNICEF parade led by the Valles High Band and Dr Max, with a Teen Hop later at Freiden's Hall from 8:30 to 11:30, prizes and music by the El Vantes Teen-age band.
Local area youths are counted among The State University of Iowa's fall enrollment of 14 480 students. The list includes Arlington Truesde Glenn Castalia Dean Carter Peter son Clermont Duane Leslie Gut cher Elgin Helen R Christen Janet Louise Gehring Terry Lee Habeger Stanley L Capper Glen Christen Kent Falk Wadena Robert Dietz Francis Winter Robert H Kruempel Postville David Lamborn St Olaf Glenda Landsgaard Judith Ann Hanson Volga Paul Leroy Moore Susan Rae Moore.
The Fayette County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be at Maynard Community Hall on Tuesday October 27. A 7:00 PM ham supper by Center Township Farm Bureau women’s group costs $1. Reservations are due by October 25. Entertainment includes Hawksmen from Hawkeye and the Carmen Four from West Union. Dan Murphy will speak at 8:00 PM. Murphy directs farm bureau information and communications.
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