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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
5
Elgin and Clermont Cooperatives install commercial corn drying plants and storage. Elgin foundation done. manager Harry Everett expects completion in about a month. Storage increases to 50,000 bushels with 32,000 more capacity, plus two bins and a 3,000 bushel drying bin, costing about $30,000.
Gait Light Jeri Martin and JoAnn Wilson hosted a bridal shower Sunday at the Robert Wilson home for Cynthia Jones of Wadena, daughter of Russell Jones, who will wed David Lantz of Elgin. Guests enjoyed games and poems by Sally Stephenson, opened gifts, and refreshments were served. Present were Susan Jones Dorothy Murphy Roberta Humphry Gwen Olson Patty Amundson Chery Anderson Linda Alderson Debbie De Sart Sally Stephenson Pat Johnson Karen Krueger. Those unable to attend sent gifts: Vicki Bond Kay Larson Inga Hanson D Aina Cline Joyce Larson.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Larson and Mr Rolan L Heirs Postville attended the annual Directors Conference at Vacation Village on West Lake Okoboji from September 6 to 8. Over 200 farm families from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota participated in the Director's Training Conference co sponsored by the Association of Farmers Grain Dealers and Farmers Regional Cooperative.
Mrs J C Peck departs Chicago for Madrid Spain to visit her husband J J C Peck for L weeks Jill and Joan will stay with their grandparents Mr and Mrs C B during the trip awaiting fuller details and dates.
A meeting of the board elected a local chairman and outlined plans for oratorical contests. The group includes former international delegates and figures such as Mr. and Cook, guiding events and organization.
The Wadena Library announces new hours: Monday 7 00 to 9 00 PM Tuesday 2 00 to 4 00 PM Friday 2 00 to 5 00 PM and Saturday 9 00 to 11 00 AM. Local residents and families are listed with visits, gatherings, and events including a Walters reunion and a newlywed reception for Alen Lee Knox.
Firefighters from Elgin Clermont and Postville battled a large blaze at the Eldred Neuhring farm east of Clermont last Thursday night. The barn filled with hay and straw burned completely with about 40 hogs and 10 calves killed. Loss estimated at $17,000.
State services for crippled children will hold a diagnostic and evaluation clinic in Oelwein on Thursday October 6 at the First Presbyterian Church East Charles and First Ave. Patients from 10 northeast Iowa counties are eligible for the free examination. Open to those under 21 with chronic or crippling conditions referred by a physician or dentist.
Supt Max Clark reports 6559 total votes on a school tax levy with 4747 yes and 1812 no, a 71 percent majority though only 50 percent plus required. In area results 120 yes to 47 no. Lloyd Meier District 2 and Archie Howard District 3 reelected without opposition. Elgin clerks were Mrs Harold Strong and Mrs Edward Wenger, judges were Mrs Kenneth Mark, Mrs Lester Wenger, and Mrs Robert Henson.
Notice announces a rule change for the Elgin Cash-Give-Away and directs readers to page three for full details via the advertisement.
The annual Sub District Dairy Judging Contest was held September 9 in the Waukon area hosted by the Waukon FFA Chapter. David Anderson placed second high individual judge and the Valley FFA Chapter judging team finished fourth with Daryl Anderson, David Anderson and Lee Batterson participating. The event featured judging live cattle dairy products and production management problems.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on Sept. 9 at Kenneth Bleckhus’s home with 26 members present. James Friden was named secretary treasurer, Clarence Buckdasher was elected other officers, and special guests included Glen Ramsey and Mrs. Ray Jellings. Mrs. Jellings was named Mrs. Farm Bureau at Fayette Co Farm Bureau picnic on Sept. 4. Opinionaires were discussed and members urged to participate.
D X week results list Ronald Loftsgard Mrs Harry Everett Walter Lehman Melbert Meyer Roger Reed Earl Seitz Elenore Kreig Silas Butikofer Roger Falk Francis Butikofer Fred Marti Harry Cline Leo Lehman Milt Mohs Linda Gardner and Leo Falb as winners in the Fauser's Three for the Money event.
Mr and Mrs James A Cook announce the baptism of their daughter Celeste Catherine Cook. The ceremony was performed by Rev W McEleney at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Iowa City. Grandparents are Merlin A Coal of Elkader and Mrs J P Duffy of Iowa City.
The Elgin Community Club resumed activity on Monday evening September 12 with 26 members and one visitor attending supper and the meeting. Ivan Torkelson chaired as minutes from the previous meeting were approved and two thank you notes read. Committees reported on summer events and plans were discussed to improve welcome signs and consider erecting street signs in Elgin.
The Elgin library board names Belva Snyder as president for 1966 67, with Mrs. Harry Everett, several other members, and notes August session selecting window drapery material. Mrs. Guernsey Smith will sew once material arrives. businessman donors funded the purchase. Jeri Martin hired for Saturday afternoons. Everett recently resigned.
Fayette county residents assist the Iowa Children’s Home Society in aiding emotionally upset children from all backgrounds. County volunteers Mary Agnes Paulson of Clermont and Mrs. Guernsey Smith of Elgin recruit neighbors to support care, with funding from counties, relatives, and individual donors to provide a normal home environment.
Mr and Mrs Robert Falb entertain at Sunday dinner honoring son Roger who left Tuesday to join the Air Force He will be stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Falb Marilyn Anderson Castelis Mr and Mrs Lee Breitsprecher Ossian and Mr and Mrs Leo Falb and Larry West Union Castelis Ossian Texas Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas June week
Sp 4 Victor M. Feller asks for mail to APO 96257 San Francisco California. Marilyn Miles updates to 355 Hageman Hall State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Iowa. Don Torson moves to 421 Rider Hall. Steve Halverson appears at 1417 Brawley Street Stevens Point Wisconsin.
Reverend O H Moth, a North Dakota native raised in Cathay, arrives with his family to lead First Baptist Church of Elgin. He has served at Venturia and Turtle Lake in North Dakota and Odesa and Stockton earlier in his career. A reception is planned Thursday evening with his first sermon set for Sunday September 73.
The Elgin Canning Company ended the sweet corn season with results better than expected despite 70 acres lost to floods and poor yields in some fields. Highest yields reached 6 to 7 tons per acre, with an average of 5 to 51 tons. The year’s total pack was slightly below the long term average of about 125,000 vases. Operations ran five weeks from August 15 to September 13, with four two row field pickers capable of about 200 tons per day in peak conditions.
Patricia Lehman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lehman of Elgin will receive her diploma from the St Luke's School of Practical Nursing at commencement exercises held at St James Methodist church in Cedar Rapids on Friday September 16 1866 at 2 30 PM The 31 members of the graduating class completed the one year course in Practical Nursing and will soon take the State examination becoming Licensed Practical Nurses.
First Lt. David E. Blockhus and A-10 Carlyle Blockhus, sons of Mr and Mrs Herbert Blockhus of Elgin, spent two weeks together in France this past month. They had not seen each other for three years. David is stationed in France while Carlyle serves in Spain.
Cedar Falls hosted a double baptism at Nazareth Lutheran Church with infant Lynne Marie Larson and infant Kendra Ann Konpal baptized during the morning service. Sponsors for Lynne Marie included Ade Stanley Anderson of Minot and Laura and Larry Larson of Elkader. Kendra Ann’s sponsors were Don Sutter, Connie Baumgartner, and other relatives. A noon picnic dinner followed at the Kenneth Koupal home with attending family and friends from Cedar Falls Reinbeck Elkader West Union and Ind.
The Valley Community PTA will hold its first meeting on Tuesday September 20 with an open house at Valley High at 7 PM. Student guided tours will showcase school programs and Miss Klaus Special Education Instructor will speak. Musical numbers by high school students. For PTA magazine subscriptions contact Mrs Leonard Moore.
Sunday meeting at Elgin Legion hall drew fifty eight members for a fine dinner hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. Attendees included Second District Commander Thompson and his wife from Clinton, Adjutant R. P. Neiers and wife from Cascade, visitors Mr. and Mrs. Greenough of Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair of Fayette, and Mr. and Mrs. George Leuchtenmecher of Elkader. A melon feed at Fayette Park Monday evening attracted seventy five members, provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Stepp of Fayette.
National Savings Bonds Director William H. Neal commends Postmaster McMillan for leading the Treasury Department School Savings effort in Elgin Grade schools. Neal says thrift education strengthens American heritage and future growth, noting stamps and bonds aid through youth investment.
The general meeting of the Flying American Legion Auxiliary will be held September 19 at 8 00 pm. Please note change of.
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