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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1964
Page
5
Fayette County will maintain the final 1964 corn price support at $1.05 per bushel. The rate matches the legal minimum, aligning with a national average подк price of $1.25 and parity considerations, leaving no change for the 1964 crop corn program.
Alpha Psi Omega at Upper Iowa University pledges 27 new members with plans to install at the May banquet after earning service points. Named pledges include Robert Mott of Clermont Maureen Baldwin of Wadena and Nancy Whittenbaugh of Wadena as the program enters its 36th year at USA.
Ilpher Bilden returns from a trip with Mrs Tilpher Bilden to Arlington and Washington. They arrived in Virginia and visited Mt. Vernon the White House the unknown soldier memorial and the Kennedy site. They also called on Mr and Mrs Herman Son and Esther Moore and viewed the Lee Mansion.
A sequence of upcoming meetings listed includes an Ian Conference in Ames from the 26th to 28th, an Economics Committee gathering on October 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs Sylvain's, and a city council meeting in Elkader on November 2 at 8 p.m.
Students shared autumn items like leaves corn cattails and milkweed on shelves. Classes discussed Halloween themes with jack o lanterns black cats and witches. Second graders wrote friendly letters spoke about a train story and introduced a bear character. Kindergarten shows finished fall art and number activities as they wait for turns.
West Clermont ALCW circles met on Wednesday afternoon. Circle Mary led by Mrs. James Henderson met at Mrs. Arthur Olson home with 10 members. Bible study led by Mrs. Joseph Wander. stewardship report by Andine Vasby. Refreshments served. Circle Martha led by Mrs. Elmer Olson met at Mrs. Olson home with members and two guests. Bible study by Mrs. I. C. Jerdee. devotion by Mrs. Alvim Amundson. stewardship message by Mrs. Roy Swenson. two servicemen letters read. Voted to buy 4 hymnals. Hostess served dessert and coffee. Circle Rebecca led by Mrs. Arthur Amundson met at Mrs. Lyle Aanes home with seven members and two guests. roll call with Confirmation pictures. Bible study by Mrs. Alvind Amundson. hymnals purchase discussed. Circle Ruth led by Mrs. Louis S. Olson met at church. hostess Mrs. Donald Larson. eight members. Bible study by Mrs. Louise Vick. Circle Naomi led by Mrs. Willet Miller met at Mrs. Ivan Anderson home with 13 members and five guests. roll call poem. Bible study by Mrs. George O. Larson. voted to buy two hymnals. Circle Sarah led by Mrs. Gilbert Anderson met at Mrs. Mary Olson home with 11 members. Bible study by Mrs. Gilbert Anderson.
Eight members answered roll call as the Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Franz Appelman's home. Devotions referenced Proverbs, and the program, led by Mrs. Louis Oise, focused on education for the retarded child and the Glenwood State School in Mills County, noting training services and departments.
Mrs Elmer Olson reported on the district meeting at Winton held October 12. The club received a citation for supporting the U S Savings Bond program and earned an I rating on their annual programs. The next meeting moves from Tuesday November 3 Election Day to Monday afternoon November 2 at Andine Vasbey home with Mrs Fred Cline as program chair. Hostess served refreshments after adjournment.
A series of social visits are recorded with Mr and Mrs Don Peters and Robina from Waterloo visiting Mrs Vivien Peters. Guests include Mrs Melvin Hanson and Mrs Ern Holzer at the Lyle Martin home and others at Clermont West Union and New Hampton. Several stayovers and dinners follow with families including the Reeder and Patterson households plus gatherings at the Don Reeder and George Pape homes.
Mrs Stella Boyle hosted a Sunday dinner with guests from Calmar Oelwein Waterloo and local residents. Attending were Mr and Mrs Norman Kinker and family including Ronnie Kenny Roger and Karen from Calmar Roberta Linda and Tom from Oelwein Mrs Margaret Gehrig from Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimm and Mr and Mrs John Grimm.
The record lists numerous visits and gatherings across Clermont Postville Maynard Elkader and nearby areas. It mentions funeral attendance for Mrs Rose Frieden of Taylor Mo, concerts in Waverly, and various afternoon and evening calls among families including the Larson Medberry Moore Reierson Sutter Paulson and others with mentions of birthdays and football gatherings.
A Friday overnight guest list from the Ed Medberry home in Cresco includes Mr. and Mrs. James Barrett of Hemet California, Rev. Lee Roy Collins, Silas Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wenger, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ash, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Medberry, Mr. and Mrs. Wi Torkelson, the Roger Amundson and Kenneth Medberry families, Charles ONeill, Walter Kohler, Carlton Krueger, Paul Larson, Tester Gehring, Ma and Mrs. Francis West, Mrs. Gordon Landswerk and Cresco residents.
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