Elgin Canning Co completes season of corn packing
The Elgin Canning Company closed its 1967 corn pack at noon last Saturday September 9 with a very successful season. Secretary Eugene Schori reported the corn quality was high and 149000 cases were produced, 30000 more than last year. Labor and weather were favorable, no rain hindered picking, and work ran daily from 8 to 10. The plant opened August 6, 1967, with little carryover from last year. The firm, organized in 1883, has modernized equipment and remains one of the few remaining Iowa canneries, down from about 54 in earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Co
Eugene Schori
Sec'y
Mer
Schori
Elgin Cannine Co
Iowa
Falks to Display 1968 Autos Next Weekend
John Falb and Sons of Elgin announce a showing of 1963 Chevrolets and Buicks next Thursday through Saturday, September 21 to 23. Coffee and doughnuts will be served and Boer prizes awarded. everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb
Visit to Colorado and Nebraska Details
John Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Swenson left Wednesday, August 40, for Denver, Colorado, visiting the Swenson's son Billy, a captain with Continental Airlines. They met Henry Rasmussen in Longmont, Colorado, who lived in Elsiney for years before moving in 1904. On the way home they rode with Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Kittleson of Laurel, Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Johnson of Wayne, Nebraska. Kittleson had a broken leg from a horse incident on Friday, Sept. 1. They reached home Tuesday, Sept. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Carmen Swenson
Denver
Colo
Swenson
Billy
Continental Airlines
Henry Rassmussen
Longmont
Rasmusseon
Elsiney
Orlando Kittelson
Laurel
Nebr
Entertain Relatives Of U S C Students
Mr and Mrs Thomas Foxwell entertained a group of parents and relatives of USC students who are student teaching in Torreon Mexico Connie Baumgartner shared pictures from her time there and spoke of her experiences Other guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tope West Union Mr and Mrs Herbert Hoeger Paul and Becky Maynard Mr and Mrs wm Metcalfe Cclwein Mr and Mrs Wm Kramer Susan Blue Waterloo Molly Schneider Mir Wm Yestous and Earl and Helen Rothlisberger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Foxwell
U.sc
Torreon
Mexico
Connie Baumgartner
Connie
Lloyd Tope
West Union
Herbert Hoeger
Paul
Becky
Maynard
Wm. Metcalfe
Cclwein
Wm. Kramer
Susan Blue
Waterloo
Molly Schneider
Mir
Wm. Yestous
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Circle meetings set for September 21 notices
Circles Dorcas Nora and Rachael schedule September 21 gatherings at 2:00 and 8:00 PM respectively. Dorcas hosts at Mrs. Me Bachler and Mrs. Rex Mulford co hosts. Nora hosts at Mrs. Knutson with Mrs. DeSart as co host. Rachael hosts at Mrs. Meyer with Mrs. Friederich and Mrs. Mohs in program roles. Members celebrate birthday month and are asked to bring a 50 cent gift for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Dorcas
Baechler
Rex Mulford
Leonard Heins
Delmar
Kingery
Circle Nora
Lawrence Knutson
Dale DeSart
Robert Wilson
Circle Rachael
Larson couple to celebrate 25th anniversary at church
The family of Mr and Mrs Hilbert Larson of Postville will host an open house at St Paul Lutheran Church on September 24 from 2 to 4 30 PM in honor of their parents 25th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen House
Hilbert Larson
Postville
St. Paul Lutheran ‘Church
Legion Auxiliary meeting and community updates in Wadena
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with 15 members present. Reports were given, donations received from the Perry family, and poppies organized. Membership stands at 31 paid. Fall turkey dinner planned for October 5. Numerous visiting friends and local engagements noted, along with book sales and college plans for local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Esther Perry
Coin Club
Johnnie Erickson
Richard Erickson
School of Instruction
Oelwe
Erickson
Legion
Legionnaire
Knoxville
John Frey
Ralph Fest
Town and Country Card Club Meets at Berker Home
The Town and Country Card Club gathered Saturday evening at Louis Berker Jr. residence with guests Mr and Mrs Wm Moellering of West Union and Mr and Mrs Art Strong. Ladies high went to Mrs Wm Bennett, second to Mrs Wm Moellering, low to Mrs Eugene Medberry. Men’s high was won by Wm Moellering, second to James Frieden, low to Eugene Medberry, traveling by Art Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Card Club
Louis Berker, Jr
Wm. Moellering
West Union
Art Strong
Wm. Bennett
Low
Eugene Medberry
James Frieden
Art . Strong
Household Goods Sale for Mrs. Esther Moore in Elgin
A sale of household goods from the late Mrs. Esther Moore takes place this Saturday. It starts at 1 pm at the Main Street home in Elgin. Auctioneer Orvin Thompson conducts the sale with clerking by Elgin State Bank. A full list of items is printed on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Moore
Main Street
Elgin
Orvin Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Freshman Conference Brings ISU Students Together
More than 175 incoming Iowa State University freshmen attended the annual YMCA Freshman Conference at the Des Moines YMCA camp near Boone. The event aimed to help new students meet peers in a relaxed setting and prepare them for campus life. Attendees included Geo Beardmore, Duane Patterson, John Graham, David Chavalier, Jim Stock, Stanley Straate, Leonard Rodman, Rene Saboe, and Leland Wilkins, representing Waukon, Elgin, Hawkeye, Postville, West Union, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
YMCA
Des Moines
Boone
Geo Beardmore
Waukon
Duane Patterson
Elgin
John Graham
Hawkeye
David Chavalier
Postville
Jim Stock
Stanley Straate
Leonard Rodman
Rene Saboe
West Union
Leland Wilkins
Burglaries Hit Six Arlington Businesses
Thieves broke into six Arlington establishments last Thursday morning, taking cash, meat, cigarettes, and other merchandise and causing property damage. See dorff's Market, Anderson's Tavern, Newton's Garage, B and H Market, Wegner's Station, and Beischner's Hardware were entered. loss tabulations were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Seedorff
Anderson's Tavern
Newton's
Wegner’s
Beischner's
Moot-Ha beger wedding guest list noted for Abe Habeger home
Weekend attendees at the Abe Habeger home for the Moot-Ha beger wedding include the Howard Moot family of Park Ridge Illinois Eli Habeger Janesville Wisconsin Patt McCardle Connie Hayden Patrick McDonald Ken Swain Mike Johnson Don Sherman Swisher Iowa Tony Habeger family Bellevue Melvin Moore family Swisher Mrs Arnold Raatz and children Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks Des Moines Lillian Anderson the Erickson Kenton Krueger family Lyle Krueger Edward Krueger Allen Krueger Laverne Krueger Dave Solheim Harry Johnson and Carlton Krueger families Metta Krueger Alfred Baechler Paul Zurbriggen M H Moore and Lanny Gibson family Mrs sther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Habeger
Howard Moot
Park Ridge
Ill
Eli Habeger
Janesville
Wis
Patt McCardle
Connie Hayden
Patrick McDonald
Ken Swain
Mike Johnson
Don Sherman
Iown City
Tony Habeger
Bellevue
Melvin Moore
Swisher
Arnold Raatz
Hawkeye
Charles Brooks III
Des Moines
Lillian Anderson
Erickson
Kenton Krueger
Lyle Krueger
Edward Krueger
Allen Krueger
Laverne Krueger
Dave Solheim
Harry Johnson
Carlton Krueger
Metta Krueger
Alfred Baechler
Paul Zurbriggen
M. H. Moore
Lanny Gibson
Sther
Marion Busy Bees Meet at Pulfers Home
The Marion Busy Bees held a September 11 meeting at Trudy and Audrey Pulferes. Debbie Gisleson opened as vice president. Diane Butikefer spoke on What You Buy At the Bread Counter and Marilyn Butikefer on Cheese. Walt Pollock demonstrated Mealtime Manners. Games and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Dinner guest at Conner Dummermuth home noted
Mrs. Blanche Dummermuth attended a Sunday dinner at the Conner Dummermuth residence. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durscher were listed as afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Dummermuth
Conner Dummermuth
Walter Durscher
Valley Community School Election Results
Voters in the Valley Community School District reelected G. W. Alderson as director and Dean De Sart as treasurer. Willet Miller was elected to succeed Millard Nelson Jr. in Director District No. 1. De Sart 108 votes, Alderson 18, Miller 20, total 119 across five districts. Arthur Amundson was re elected to Fayette County Board of Education with 112 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Alderson
Dean DeSart
Willet Miller
Millard Nelson, Jr
Arthur Amundson
Fayette County
Election Board Appreciations From Valley School Administration
The Valley School Administration extended thanks to citizens who served on election boards at the school last Monday. Polls ran from noon to 7 pm, with preparations and tabulation taking about an hour and pay provided as supper. Directors listed by district include Viola Swenson, Gladys Nelson, Joyce Appelman, Bonnie Taxo, Ardis Dibbie, Frances Cline, Lenora Shipton, Corinne Gilson, Rosa Riegel, Esther Griehenow, Bernice Nickels, Rose Ella Hermen, Martin Hanson, Max Lehman, George Nickels, Gladys Schori, Margery Wenger, Earl W Kiple, Florence Klingman, Myrtle Kohler, Te lena Erickson, Wilma Schmitt, J E Raftis, Pearl Johnson, and O A Minger.
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The
Valley School Administration
Viola Swenson
Gladys Nelson
Joyce E. Appelman
Bonnie Tatxo
Ardis Dibbie
Frances Cline
Lenora
Named To Peace Corps In India
Bob Zurbriggen of Elgin has been named a Peace Corps volunteer assigned to Madras India. He is among 20 volunteers working with Indian agricultural agents to boost irrigation use fertilizers and hybrid seeds while helping farmers access government resources. Bob trained in Woodleaf Dalif and India studied Tamil history and agricultural extension before joining the Madras project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Development and Resources Corporation
Woodleaf
Dalif
India
Peace Corps
Bob
State College of Iowa
New York
Strand
India Air Lines
London
New Delhi
Madras
$60 Jackpot Draw in Elgin Stalls After No Winners
No winners reported at the Elgin cash giveaway last Saturday marking a rare pause since the event began. This Saturday the jackpot rises to $60.00, attracting local participation and renewed anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Route Change At Des Moines Register Family Papers
The Zurbriggen family ends a 12 year paper route with Tom Robert and James stepping aside. Steven Fried erich will take over as the new carrier for the Des Moines Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Zurbriggen
Des Moines Register
Zurbriggen
Robert
James
Tom
Steven Friederich
Auxiliary Notice for Friday Meeting at Auxiliary Rooms
Auxiliary will meet at the Auxiliary rooms Friday afternoon September 16. Hostesses will be Mrs Orlanda Loftsgard and Mrs Mollie Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Orlando Loftsgard
Mollie Schneider
Friday callers for Mrs Ida Christen named
Friday callers included Alan Caspers and Deanna Caspers from Cedar Rapids and Randy Alderson from Wadena, visiting Mrs Ida Christen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Christen
Alan and
Deanna Caspers
Cedar Rapids
Rendy Alderson
Wadena
Public Hearing On Fire Station Building
A public hearing will be held at 8 pm on September 22 at the Elgin town hall to discuss the proposed general plans and contract form for a new fire station. All interested persons may appear. sealed bids for construction will be received at the town clerk's office until hearing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Town Hall
Torkelsons Will Show New Cars in Elgin
Torkelson Motors in Elgin announces a weekend car showcase featuring the 1969 Chrysler Plymouth and Valiant models. The dealer invites the public to visit Thursday through Saturday, enjoy coffee and doughnuts, and see the new automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Motors
Elgin
Chrysler
Plymouth
Valiant
Community Club Plans Halloween Promotion and Homecoming Dates
The Community Club met Monday evening, September 11, with about 30 percent attendance. A committee was appointed to plan the Hallowe'en promotion. Tentative Homecoming dates were set for July 26, 27 and 28, 1968, with several committee reports presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ape Community Club
Hallowe'en
Methodist Men Change Meeting Night and Set Retreat Expense
The Methodist Men met on Thursday with devotions by Joplin Tillotson and Melbert Baechler. A motion passed to move meetings to the first Wednesday each month as Wednesday is the new church night, and to cover the lay leader’s retreat expenses at Cedar Rapids. Refreshments were served by Don Gardner and Norris Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin Tillotson
Melbert Baechler
Cedar Rapids
Don Gardner
Norris Capper
Elgin Legion Aides Fall Turkey Supper Set Sept 20
The Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary announce their annual fall turkey supper for Wednesday September 20. Details are in the advertisement on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion & Auxiliary
Wedneysday
Births in Elkader and Postville Tots Announced
Mrr and Mrs Lawrence Lerch announce a son Loren William born Saturday September 2 at Central Community Hospital Elkader weight 9 pounds 3 ounces Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Meisner. Mr and Mrs Milton Mohsen announce a son Kyle Mathew born July 24 1966 in Seoul Korea. He has a sister Jodi Lynn Grandparents Mr and Mrs Raymond Garner Ryan and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mohs Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lerch
Loren William
Central Community Hospital
Elkader
Harold Meisner
Milton Mohs
Kyle Mathew
Seoul
Korea
Jodi Lynn
Raymond Garner
Ryan
Laurence Mohs
Postville
Conference at Lake Okoboji Directors Meet
At Vacation Village on West Lake Okoboji September 5 7 the Lakes Conference for directors drew about 200 directors and wives from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota. Key speakers Dr. Donald Clifton John Eidam Kenny McQueen and Lee Kolmer spoke on the theme Knowledge A Key to Any Door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lasble
Oliver Larson
Clermont Cooperative
Gordon Pollock
Jean Jacob
Elgin Cooperative
Vacation Village
West Lake Okoboji
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Des Moines
Farmers Regional Cooperative of
Fort Dodge
Donald
West Union Callers Visit Ed Wagner Family
Mr and Mrs Jack Adrian and family were Sunday callers in the Ed Wagner home at West Union. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Pat left Friday for Sioux Falls SD where Pat entered college. Mr and Mrs Johnson returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adrian
Ed Wagner
West Union
Harry Johnson
Pat
Sioux Falls
S.D
Johnson
ASC County Committee Election September 19
Open house on Sunday, September 17 from 2 to 4 30 p m at First Baptist Church parlor honors the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn Elgin. No invitations sent. Friends and relatives invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Leo Boleyn
Elgin
Local ASC Committeemen Election Set for Sept 19
Herbert M. Ash announces the ASC community committeemen election for 1967-3 will occur Tuesday September 19 from noon to 9 p.m. at listed polling places Clermont Illyria Pleasant Valley Union West Union Township cler mont library wadena town hall Elgin town hall. Each community elects three regular members and two alternates with delegates to the county convention. The county convention is Saturday September 23 at the ASCS office. Eligibility requires voting ability and local residency. active farmers are preferred. Further details from Fayette ASCS county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Ash
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASC
Clermont
Clermont Library
Illyria
Wadena
Pleasant Valley
Elgin
ASCS
Fayette Ascs
Dover No. 6 to Hold Reunion and Basket Social
Dover No. 6 Historical Society hosts a home talent program and basket social on September 15 at 8 p.m. at the Dover No. 8 schoolhouse seven miles north of West Union. Ladies should bring baskets. sack lunches will be furnished. The event promises notable entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover No. 6
Warning Procedures Issued For Iowa Atomic Attack Signals
In case of an atomic attack the state issues an Attack Warning Signal of short wavering blasts for 3 to 5 minutes and an Attention Alert Signal with a steady tone for 3 to 5 minutes. Listen to local emergency broadcasting and Iowa EBS stations Decorah KDEC 1240 Decorah KWLC 1240 Oelwein KOEL 1590 for instructions.
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Iowa
EBS
Decorah
KDEC
KWLC
Oelwein Koel
World Food Exposition at Madison Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin announces a nine day World Food Forums series to be held at the World Food Exposition in Madison from September 15 to 23. World Youth Day and World Home Economics Day forums will be held, with tours for students instructors and club members and parents planned by hundreds of communities. World leaders from biological home economics agricultural industrial and social sciences will discuss the coming crisis in global food supply during the day series. An Extension Club women bus will attend September 18 and will lead follow up meetings in their clubs. For more information contact Evelyn Thiele extension office Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Extension Club
Evelyn Thiele
Extension Office
Etkader
Lerchs Move to Elgin Farm Near McMillan Bros
Mr and Mrs George Lerch and their four children from El Reno Oklahoma arrived in Elgin Saturday September 9. The Lerchs will reside west of Elgin on the McMillan Bros farm where Mr Lerch is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lerchs
George Lerch
el Reno
Okla
Elgin
Lerchs
McMillan Bros
Mr. Lerch
Hospital notices from Postville area incidents
Mrs. Alfred Jacob was admitted Thursday to Postville Hospital with a head injury. Silas Butikofer spent Tuesday night in the hospital after a work site head injury at Elgin Canning Factory. Eric Olson, Clermont, son of the Olsons, is a Postville Hospital patient who was discharged Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple, Mrs Celia Thoman and Rose Reusser of Florida were supper guests Friday with Mrs Ida Christen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jacob
Postville Hospital
Silas Butikofer
Elgin Canning Factory
Eric Olson
Joe Olsons
Clermont
Earl Kiple
Celia Thoman
Rose Reusser
Florida
Ida Christen
New Addresses for Students and Faculty Listed
The notice lists several updated locations for individuals and institutions. Sharon Yearous and Pat Johnson are assigned to new Colonia Torreon Jardin addresses in Coahuila Mexico. Kendall Mark and Allan Foxwell are moving within Missouri and South Dakota. Maryville and Sioux Falls campuses are referenced with corresponding box numbers and street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colegio Americano de
Reierson Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Family Dinner
L O Reierson marked his 83rd birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Randy Neierson and Mr and Mrs Harvey Paulsen at the Randy Reierson home. Attendees included Carlyle Kirkeberg and family Monona Otis Vigen Darren Darice Marion Sandra Anderson Cedar Rapids Cornelius Reierson Mervin Reierson Lloyd Reierson Betty Diane Richard Joseph Reierson Lillian Anderson Roger Linda Reed Brian Reierson and Brad Reierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Neierson
Harvey Paulsen
Randy Reierson
L. O. Reierson
Reierson
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Monona
Otis Vigen
Darren
Darice
Marion
Sandra Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Cornelius Reierson
Mervin Reierson
Lloyd Reierson
Betty
Diane
Richard
Joseph Reierson
Lillian Anderson
Roger
Linda Reed
Brian
Brad Reierson
Onions Entry Bids Bermuda Circumference Record
More Big Onions: Ed Butikofer submitted his Bermuda onion entry at the Echo office Friday evening. The onion measured 13 percent inches in circumference. If anyone can top this, let us know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Butikofer
Echo Office
Bermuda
Onions From Elkader Garden Break Weights
Mrs Tilpher Bilden brought onions from her mother Mrs Clara Larson’s rural Elkader garden. Some onions measured over 1414 inches in circumference and earlier examples reached 17 inches. A fabric meeting is set for September 19 at the home of Mrs Russell Friederich with Mrs Charles Capper as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilpher Bilden
Echo Office
Clara Larsson
Elkader
Russell Friederich
Charles Capper
Lion Egegh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Canning Company
Falks
Colorado
U.S.C
Wadena News
Mrs
Naomi Crandall
Legion Auxiliary
Oscar Hunsberger
Ed Savage
Eva Keifer
Lyle
Fayette
Blanch Jennings
Sid White
Volga
Joe Dinan
Kenneth Medberry
Alton Medberry
Robert Minger
Ed Gernand
Howard Voshell
Glen Minger
Jim
Lyle Voshell
Archie Wheeler
Leo Herriman
Orville Thomas
Nashville
Kewanee
Bond
Randy Alderson
Cedar Falls
Nancy Alderson
LaCrosse
George Alderson
J. O. Probert
Anna DeSart
Dorothy Holmes
Edgar Riser
Hazel Sires
Thomas Pollock
Lester Gehring
Elfin
Earl Gehring
Loretta Mattocks
Pearl Johnson
Lloyd Capper
Lansing
Torkelsons
Lake Okoboji
Madison, Wis
Kendall Mark
Wilson
State College
Maryville
Allan Foxwell
Begonias
Colonia
Jardin
Coahvila
Pat Johnson
Glidden Hall
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls, S.D
M. L. Morgan
Anna Maria, Fle
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