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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1958

Page

5

Fragmented Local School And Church Notes Summary

Fragmentary OCR shows a Cedar Madera area tally with local school results in tally notes, mentions of Mrs Leallen Knox leading a junior choir, and a Presbyterian Church service at 11:00 am. It notes first and second places in grade events, plus names such as Connie Whit and Maureen Balawin.

Leallen Knox Chester Boyd Cedar Ie Madera Meade Peppert Rt Klingman Me. Hobe Ee Het Vick Bond Pat Sniffin Maureen Balawin Bill Matt Presbyterian Church Mra Connie Whit S

Hold Annual Pancake Supper At Elgin Hot Lunch Room

The Plessent Valley Sharp Shooters held their annual pancake supper at the Elgin hot lunch room on Tuesday October 28 with the club members dads as their guests.

the Plessent. Valley Sharpshooters Elgin

Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club Met October 20

The Marion 4-H group met at the Bilden home with Diana, Peter, and Dale hosting. New president David Helgertzon led roll call and the club planned a hayride to the show on October 27. Ronert Halverson was named county officer candidate and Amundson was voting delegate while Roger Berg will report at rally day.

Marion David Helgertzon Bliden

Attends Grand Chapter Meeting Messy Transcription

Fragmentary OCR notes show references to attending a Grand Chapter in Des Moines Iowa. Mentions Keith Kohier, a Monday travel, a Tuesday evening event, hotel quarters, and KR meetings at a motel. Details are unclear due to garbled text and incomplete phrases.

Local Socials Mention Evening Gatherings in November

The note records a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Qire Q H Lareen for Rev and Mrs Dennin Stutpud, and Mark and others including Belva Snyder. It references a meeting on November 6 and lists attendees in a casual social context.

Qire Q. H. Lareen Rev Mes. Dennin Stutpud Mark Otrs Belva Snyder

Iowa election odds and tax news from mid year

A 600000 to 900000 turnout is eyed for Tuesday's general election, centering on the governorship with Loveless seeking re election amid questions about Murray's momentum. Loveless faced scrutiny over debts paid by campaign funds and possible platform appearances, while Iowa tax collections are expected to rise by about 2 million due to enforcement and higher incomes. Traffic safety moves include a crackdown by state patrol on moving violations, with summons issued in court. A report on absentee voting and a welfare program expansion tied to a $6 million federal boost also features.

Murray Hershel C. Loveless Loveless Mursey Marion Legislative Committee On Democratic Party Leon Miller Towa . Tax” Commission Miller Towa Highway Patrol Tthat

19 bank John 3B continued to S Shewlae tas Page

19 bank and John 3B appear in a fragmented item with follow up note indicating continued on page S Shewlae tas Page.

Bank Shewlaetas

Elgin Lions Club Encourages Voting Next Tuesday

The Elgin Lions Club sponsors a get out and vote campaign urging everyone to vote next Tuesday. They plan to hold reminder events at local churches and community centers to ensure public participation.

Elgin Lions Club

4-H Boys Award Night In Upper Iowa University Campus

The 4 H awards banquet for 44 H Livestock Chubbs and leaders will be held Saturday November 1 at 1 45 PM in Col grove Walker Memorial Auditorium on the Upper Iowa University campus. The 1058 awards will be presented and county officers for the new year will be elected and installed. Nominees include Larry Schulz Roger Decker Lyle Medberry James Frieden Reed Graf Jim Grimes and Baldwin and David Jellings.

Colgrove ‘Walker Memorial Upper Iowa University Larry Schulz Roger Decker Lyle Medberry James Frieden Reed Graf Jim Grimes Aucnen. Baldwin David Jellings

Skeletons of Oneota Indians Found in Northeast Iowa

Eight skeletal remains from the Oneota culture, dating 1625 to 1725, were uncovered in Bear Creek Valley between Decorah and McGregor by a team from the State University of Iowa. The find adds rare insight into a little-known Iowa Indian group whose sites are often damaged by development and relic collectors.

Iowa Bear Creek Valley Decorah McGregor Anche State University of Towa

Busy Bees Install Officers at St Pauls Church

The Marion Busy Beez held their meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church with Mrs George Nickels as hostess. Initiation and installation highlighted the evening with new officers installed led by Eva Hofer and several retiring officers named. New officers include Reva Friederich as president and Darlene Hofer as vice president, with Diane Wenger as music chair and Ryan Metzger as librarian.

Marion Reva Friederich Pres Darlene Hofer Iipres Mamie Frriederitch Sac. Tyens Rita O'Neal Diane ‘Wenger Ryan Metzger Barbara Gibba Merion Christen

Army Discharge for Pfc Merle Klingman at Fort Benning

Pfc Merle Klingman received his discharge at Fort Benning Georgia on 4 October 17 after about two years of service. He will be employed in Elhader.

Merle Klingman Ft. Benning Elhader

Hill and Valley Club Meeting at Mrs Meisner Home

Hill and Valley Club met at Mrs Harold Meisner’s Ort. 8 home with seven members present. Evelyn Thiele of the County Extension office gave the lesson “Making es” and the group discussed Christmas wrapping. The Elm mulling es school session is set for Elkader at 1:30 pm on Thursday Oct 3.

Hill and Valley Club Harold Meisner Fred Butikofer Henry Christianson Jr Evelyn Thiele Troanty Extension Office Elkiler Elkader Pal Mulling

Week of Prayer Services Announced in Church Parlors

During the Week of Prayer and Self Denial special services will be held in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon October 30 by 2 30 pm. All women of the area are invited and asked to bring self denial envelopes.

Peter couple marks 60th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Chrid C Peter sen of Extra recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary in a simple family gathering.

Chrid C. Petersen Extra

Valley Power Too Much For Waukon 47-6

Illyria Two. Hit and Miss Club met Friday morning at Mrs. Forrest Shaf er s home. Pennies for friendship were gathered. Plans for the luncheon to be served by Illyria Oct. 20 at the Farm Bureau Women's Workshop were completed. Basket weaving supervised by Mrs. Forrest Feller of St Olaf was the craft. Nineteen women attended. A sack lunch was provided. Next meeting is November 21 with Mrs. Lyle Rubens, Wadena, Christmas ideas the topic.

Illyria Hit and Miss Club Forrest Shafer Farm Bureau Forrest Feller St. Olaf Lyle Rubens Wadena

Valley Tigers Blast Waukon 47 to 6 in Big Victory

Valley High Tigers overwhelmed Waukon 47-6 at Waukon last Friday night. Kerr, Frieden, Mitts, and Chapman starred as Valley built a 14-6 halftime lead and exploded in the second half with a balanced attack and tough line play.

Valley High Tigers Waukon Tigers Valley Tiger Kerr Wauken Tiger Chapman Dave Frieden Frieden Wanikon Mitts David Frieden T.D Wau Chapman Curty Gilson

Lions Club Installs Seven New Members

The Elgin Lions Club welcomed seven new members at Monday night’s meeting. A few more prospects were pending for the next session. Floyd Frieden served as installing officer. New members include Gerhard Petratz, Clifton Wilson, Eldon G Schroeder, Don Ackerman, Arlen Peters, Fred Clark, and Arden Greener.

Elgin Lions Club Floyd Frieden Innstalling Gerhardt Petratz Clifton Wilson Eldon G. Schroeder Don Ackerman Arlen Peters Fred Clark Arden Greener G. J. Mosby Barbara Anderson Jean Amundson Danice Sandra Anderson Judy Larson Eloise Lantz Klingman

Waterloo SSA schedule for West Union dates announced

A representative from the Water loo social security office will be in West Union at the Court House on November 4 and 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assist with services and inquiries.

Waterloo Social Security Office West Union Court House

Hunts Deer in Montana Hunt near Loma

Leon Shepard and Don from Fairbank returned Wednesday from a seven day deer hunt near Loma Montana with four deer. Shepard noted a blizzard blind and downed utility poles. They spotted a trailer blown off the road during the trip.

Leon Shepard Don Fairbank Loma Montana Mr. Shepard

Attend Canners Short Course in Amesthia

Lee Ghori will travel to Amesthia on Thursday to join a combined short course of the Iowa Nebraska Canners Association. Mrs. Sebori will accompany him and attend the banquet on Friday evening.

T Lee Ghori Amesthia Iowa-Nebraska Canners’ Association Sebori

Pleasant Valley Home Meeting at Henbart Ash Home

The Pleasant Valley Home will hold a meeting at the Henbart Ash home on Friday afternoon October 31 at 1 30 pm. The lesson topic is Christmas Ideas. All women in the township are welcome.

Pleasant Valley Henbart Ash

Wind Mr. and Mire. Mr. Star key of Oakland Calif. trip

Wind in Oakland Calif. disrupted a trip as a two mile section of highway 92 faced closure due to an unspecified incident. The report notes a detour and delayed travel with limited details on people involved.

and Mire Starkey Oakland Calif

Reformation Festival At Valley High Draws 450 Fans

More than 450 people attended the Reformation Festival at Valley High auditorium Sunday evening. The tri parish event was hosted by Marion and Norway Street and East and West Clermont parishes. Dr. O G Malmin, editor of the Lutheran Herald, spoke while local choirs performed and about 200 children sang in the reading choir.

Valley High Auditorium Marion Norway Street Boyce

Saturday Prizes At Lions White Elephant Sale

The gift committee sets total prizes at 475 dollars for Saturday two drawings at 2 30 and 3 30 dollars 110 and 365 respectively include two jackpots of 150 dollars Winning numbers announced at the Lions White Elephant Sale at the park and all present there are eligible Plan to attend in Elgin Saturday afternoon for the big sale.

Elgin

Winners Named From Saturday Drawing at Oct 25 Event

Ed Butikofer JoAnne Wilson and Mrs Gerald Shaffer were among the Saturday winners. Winning numbers drawn at 8:00 p m were 1352 590 854 1138 926 1464 986 1106 1072 1404 and at 9:00 p m were 1573 1185 540 1023 733 1435 807 1104 964 639.

Ed Butikofer JoAnne Wilson Gerald Shaffer

County Students Attend Iowa State College

Fayette county lists 55 registrants at Iowa State College for fall quarter per Office of the Registrar. Names include Keith Aanes Clermont Douglas Appelman Clermont Jim Barrack Arlington Douglas Chapman Elgin Gerald Chettinger Arlington Da vid Clark Wadena Harold Durscher Elgin David Gutcher Clermont James Loomis Arlington Garah Weber Arlington Burton Wolf Elgin John Picken Springfield II Charles Hamlett Lamont Katherine Hamlett Lamont Patricia Morse Castalia.

Fayette County Iowa State College Keith Aanes Clermont Douglas Appelman Jim Barrack

New Addresses Listed For Several Residents

The notice lists new contact addresses for Ruth Sires of 628 West 9th Waterloo Iowa Richard Berna at 1019 Hammond Waterloo Iowa Lola Yearous 1357 Simpson St St Paul 13 Minnesota George Ave 229 North K El Reno and Robert E Cohen 30606 Cypress Road Vero Beach Florida.

Ruth Sires West 9Th Waterloo, Iowa Lola Yearous Simpson St St. Paul Minn George Ave North K El_Reno Robert E. Cohen Cypress Vero Beach

Miss Blancheeth of Dyersville Commercial Smith Family

A fragmented notice references Blancheeth of Dyersville with ties to a Smith family and a dated commercial matter. The readable text implies a resetting or renewal action connected to the Smith lineage and local commerce.

Miss Blancheeth Dyersville

No Corn Harvest Accidents Is FFA Goal

Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America runs a statewide campaign to prevent corn harvest accidents. ILFA letters urge farmers to pledge safe operation and earn a safety sticker for equipment. Ross James and Lyle Medberry emphasize safe rules and ongoing reductions in accidents.

Valley Future Farmers of America Ilf.a Ross James Valley High School Lyle Medberry Valley F.F.A FFA

Rural Route Extension Approved

The Post office department notified postmaster McMillan that rural route extensions recommended by him were approved and the extended service will begin November 1. The expanded service will reach most of the 33 families affected and bring mail closer for others with partial service. The extensions were made possible by using two families per mile instead of three. Mr and Mrs Mel Kohler and Dr and Mrs H H Wolf attended a Danish National Orchestra concert in Waverly. Dr H H Wolf joined the county Medical Association meeting at Oelwein last week. Charles Capper Jr and Marcia Wolf of Wisconsin University are visiting for the weekend.

Post Office Department McMillan Mel Kohler H.H. Wolf Waverly Danish National Orchestra H. H. Wolf County Medical Association Oelwein Charles Capper, Jr Marcia Wolf Wisconsin University

Neighboring farmers split Leonard Pape farm 80/80 acres

Jacob Friederich and Walter Durscher have purchased the Leonard Pape farm of 160 acres and divided it equally, with Friederich taking the south part and buildings and Durscher the north part. Friederich now owns about 240 acres and Durscher around 200 acres, both adjacent farmers.

Jacob Friederich Walter ‘Durscher Leonard Pape Mr. Friederich Mr. Durscher

Ben Schori Accepts Job With Calmar Manufacturing Co

Ben Schori, who has worked with Schori and Kuster Lumber Co. since returning from service, has accepted a job with Calmar Manufacturing Co. which does millwork. He expects to move there about January 1.

Ben Schori Schori Kuster Lumber Co Calmar Manufacturing Co

Rochester trip reports brief relief for Schy party

In Rochester Minnesota Albert Schy traveled there with Lou Lehman and Pat Ooadh who accompanied him home Monday evening. Mr Schupbach remained behind as the others returned.

Rochester Minn Albert ‘Schy Pach Lous Lehman Pat Ooadh Mr. Schupbach

White Elephant Parade Saturday at the park sale

Last call for the Lions white elephant sale at the park Saturday afternoon proceeds go to community improvement. If you have items to contribute leave them at the band stand or call Charles Wenger for pickup. Antique hunters may find choice items.

Charles Wenger

Give a Buck to Your Party Fundraiser Urgently Noted

Mrs Franz Appelman of Clermont and Mrs C B Schori of Elgin, Republican committeewomen, urge contributions to the "Give a Buck to Your party" drive. Schori will run a booth at the Lions sale in Elgin Saturday afternoon and Appelman at Clermont Saturday evening, seeking support from all party members.

Franz Appelman Clermont C. B. Schori Elgin Republican

Daughter Blair Ann Born at West Union Hospital

Mr and Mrs Blair Ann welcomed a daughter Blair Ann born Wednesday October 22 at West Union hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces.

Blaira R,jeen Ann West Union Hospital

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