Valley Tigers Defeat West Central 12 0 in Season Opener
Valley Tigers opened their season with a decisive 12 0 victory over West Central's Blue Devils Friday night. Robert Chapman returned a kickoff to the 40 yard line to spark a drive, and Robert Nims sealed the win with a one yard fourth quarter plunge as Valley shut down West Central's final scoring chances despite multiple red zone opportunities.
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Valley
West Central
Blue Devil
Central
Robert
Chapman
Rich ‘Chapman
Nims
Seine
Blue Devils
Maynard
Randy
Pero
Perio
Robert Nims
Thres
Devils
Plan for U.S. 18 and 52 relocation hearing Sept 24
Plans to widen resurface and partly relocate U S 18 and U S 52 from Postville southeast through the Iowa 13 junction will be presented at Monona city hall at 7 p m local time. The 14 7 mile project is in the five year program for 1965 and 1986 with an estimated cost of 2 3049 900. Traffic on Postville to Monona is about 1 800 in 1965 and 1 830 eastward. projected 1985 figures rise to roughly 2 790 and 2 840. Trucks represent 12 to 16 percent of traffic.
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U. S. 18
U. S, 52
Postville
Iowa 13
Monona
Commission
Legion and Auxiliary Turkey Supper at Elgin Grade School
The Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their annual fall turkey supper at the Elgin grade school gym tomorrow evening. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. Prices are adults 1.50, children under 12 7i, and preschool children free. All you can eat.
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Elgin American Legion’ and Auxiliary
Elgin
Falb & Sons Hire Assistant Secretary
Karen Klingman of Valley class of 1964 has been hired by Falb and Sons auto distributors as assistant to secretary Mrs Louis Klingman. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Klingman.
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Karen Klingman
Valley
Falb and Sons, Auto Distributors
Louis Klingman
Edward Klingman
Wadena News Women’s Guild Meeting Recap
The Presbyterian Church guild met in church parlors with 17 members and one guest. A memory gift from the Aeschleiman family honoring Lena Aeschliman was received, pledges increased by 20 dollars, and 400 dollars was raised for the 1965 church fund. Plans include attending the Presbyterial in Bethlehem on Sept 28 and an Oct 7 luncheon invitation from the West Union Guild.
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Women's Guild
Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Mia. Madge Murray
Naor ‘Crandall
Laura Herrling
Roll ¢All
Aeschleiman
Lena Aeschliman
Bethleman
West Union Guild
Grimes
Purdue
Edwin Humphry
Bill’ Probert
Premire
George Alderson
Earl Livingston
Bert Aylsworth
Herald Copenhagen
Lyle Patterson
Madge Murray
Corbin
Mabel Johnson
Bill Probert
Pantry Shower Held for Bride Elect Johnson Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler hosted an open house pantry shower at her home from 2:00 to 4:00 on September 12 in honor of bride elect Johnson Cedar Rapids. Seaport relatives and Cedar Rapids residents attended along with church ladies and the bride’s relatives. About 40 to 60 guests participated in the afternoon event.
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Clarence Muehlethaler
Johnson Cedar Rapids
Erin
Ed Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
W S C S Nets Funds From Rummage Sale at Church
A large crowd attended the rummage sale at St. Paul’s Methodist Church last Wednesday. Sponsored by the W S C S the sale netted $343.85, pleasing the organizers.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Winter couple greet daughter Sheri Ann born Sept 17
Mr and Mrs Ken Winter of Oelwein announce the birth of a daughter, Sheri Ann, born on Thursday, September 17.
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Ken Winter
Oelwein
Sheri Ann
Auxiliary Meeting Held September 15
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday September 15 at 2 00 pm with 26 members present. Reports were read and approved, bills allowed, Sunshine Committee sent get well and sympathy cards, and thanks conveyed to several individuals. Poppy order set at 1000 small and 125 large. Plans discussed for kitchen purchases, Turkey supper on Sept 24, Girls State, dues, and upcoming meetings and conferences.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jacob
Schneider
Orlando
Loftsgard
Sunshine Committee
Wenger
Harold Halverson
P. K. Peterson
R. A. Crider
Qld
Clermont
Osage
Reuben Schup
Bach
Ole Reierson
Orlando Loftsgerd
Lloyd Reierson
Clarence Torkelson
Arlene Leeman
Cookie
F. D. Welch
Helen Blockhus
Robert Boleyn
M. J. Blockhus
Reception for Harold Hansons at East Clermont
East Clermont hosts a Sunday afternoon reception for Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson with devotions greetings by Oliver Larson a solo Walk Hand in Hand and readings by Arthur Amundson singing O Lord Be With Thee That Binds. East Clermont Lutheran men choir offers music as Rev Roger Peterson gives greetings and leads prayer. Guests sample refreshments served by Mrs Gerhard Halverson Mrs Robert Wettleson and others.
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Harold Hanson
East Clermont
Oliver Larson
Arthur Amundson
Loren Olson
Robert Wayne Wettleson
Joe Baker
Helen Blockhus
Martin Nelson
Elgin ALCW Holds September Meeting in Hall
The Elgin Lutheran Church Women met September 17 in the fellowship hall with hostesses Mrs. Allan Anderson Edwin Loftsgard Oliver Torkelson and Mervin Hunsberger. Pastor Fjelstul led devotions from Romans 8 37 39 and Lynnette Torkelson played Schar 80. The nominating committee selected Mrs. Ben Butikofer Mrs. Harold Halverson and Mrs. Allan Anderson. A October 20 birthday party at the Good Samaritan Home will honor October birthdays. Thirty one members three guests and two children attended with additional visitors and a report of wishes for Ida Meyer at Strawberry Point.
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Elgin Lutheran Church Women
Fellowship Hall
Mdms
Allan Anderson
Edwin Loftsgard
Oliver Torkelson
Mervin Hunsberger
Earl Lembke
Dwayne Frieden
Donald Sutter
Fjelstul
Lynnette Torkelson
Ben Butikofer
Cim
Harold Halverson
Good Samaritan Home
Russell Wenger
Glen Medberry
Chrysler Valiant On Display At Kelson Motors Friday
An ad notes the Valiant will be on display at Kelson Motors this Friday September 25. The new Chrysler model is expanded to include Plymouth variants, with distinct features highlighted for potential buyers.
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Chrysler
Valiant
Tkelson Motors
Plymouth
Hellum Buys Mulford Property for Storage Use
Hellum informed the Echo that he purchased the Mulford property across Beadlesk Street from Hellum Place and took possession on September 1. He plans to use the buildings for storage to gain extra space.
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Hellum
Echo
Ford
Prope
Beadlesk Street
Hellum Lace
Bids on Local Highways Oct 7
The Iowa State Highway Commission will accept bids on several projects in the area. Awards include 7 miles of resurfacing and 2 miles of asphalt concrete from West Union to Postville, involving Allamakee Clayton and Fayette counties with resurfacing on route 150.
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Iowa State ‘Highway Commission
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
Eroleda
Class Officers and Rep Chosen On Monday September 21
Election results by class list Student Council representatives for each class and note officers. Freshmen choose Steven Kittleson Pauline Amundson as reps with Glen Meisner president, Linda Gardner vice president, David Roberts secretary treasurer. Sophomores pick Randall Alderson Curtis Butikofer reps with Joyce Larson president Kendall Mark vice president Gail Light secretary treasurer. Juniors elect Jere Hinkel Marilyn Miles reps with Shirley Tatro president Ron Torson vice president Robert Gehring sec treas. Seniors choose Genevieve Christen Danny Baker Allen Knox reps with Keith Collins president John Sniffin vice president Cheryl Shipton sec treasurer.
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Btu
Waa
Steven Kittleson
Pauline Amundson
Glen Meisner
Linda Gardner
David Roberts
Randy Alderson
Curtis Butikofer
Joyce Larson
Kendall Mark
Gail Light
Jere Hinkel
Marilyn Miles
Shirley Tatro
Run Torson
Robert Gehring
Genevieve Christen
Danny Baker
Allen Knox
Keith Collins
John Sniffin
Cheryl Shipton
Slow Progress On Otter Creek Bridge In Elgin
Work on the Otter Creek bridge in Elgin advances slowly due to tough footing digging. About 20 feet of shell rock gave way to solid rock, the middle pier is done, and forms for the south abutment will be next. Contract price is 33067 dollars with mid November completion planned. Pre stressed concrete beams like the Wadena bridge will be used.
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Otter Creek
Elgin
Wadena
Open House Honors Ed Jenkins Wedding Gifts
Mr and Mrs Harry L Johnson announce an open house at their Cedar Rapids home on Sunday September 27 from 2 to 4 to view wedding presents for Mr and Mrs Ed Jenkins. Walter Kohler hosted dinner at the Coffee Cup Monday for Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman, with guests Mrs Mary Clothier Mr and Mrs Edward Klingman Mr and Mrs Dennis Meyer and Kristi.
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Harry L. Johnson
Ed Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
Walter Kohler
Louis Klingman
Mary Clothier
Edward Klingman
Dennis Meyer
Kristi
National 4-H Club Week and Interstate Mail Survey
National 4-H Club Week runs Sept 26 to Oct 3. Interstate Power Company conducts its ninth mail survey across its territory to gauge customer opinions on service and staff. Officials say the process helps identify and correct troubles, with forms returned to district offices and tabulated by town.
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Interstate Power Company
Krueger Farm Sale Scheduled For Saturday
Lyle Krueger's farm sale will be held this Saturday September 36 at 11:00 am. The farm lies three and a half miles west of Clermont on the river road. Sixty two Holstein cattle from an accredited dairy herd are offered along with three tractors two Farmalls and an Allis Chalmers. Dairy equipment feed and grain are also for sale. Auctioneering by Lorenz Willman with Elgin State Bank as clerk.
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Lyle Krueger
Clermont
Allis Chalmers
ECHO
Elgin State Bank
Lorenz Willman
Masonic Workshop At Sumner Sept. 30
Forty three Masonic lodges from ten northeast Iowa counties will hold a workshop at the Sumner Masonic Temple on Sept. 30. Harold Sawyer leads Sumner lodge as Worshipful Master with Louis Hochberger as secretary and district workshop chairman. Events begin 1:00 p.m. CST with papers by C H Rulifson, Paul Clements, Robert Ruppert, Charles Tidball, Walter Follett, R H Fliehler, and N F Arnold. Dr E E Garbee of Fayette will speak after a 6:00 p.m. dinner as the Grand Master or representative opens the evening program.
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Iowa
Masonic Temple
Sumner
Harold Sawyer
Louis Hochberger
C. H. Rulifson
West Union
Paul Clements
Clermont
Robert Ruppert
New Hampton
Charles Tidball
Independence
Walter C. Follett
R. H. Fliehler
Strawberry Point
N. F. Arnold
Oelwein
E. E. Garbee
Fayette
U.S.A
Grand Master of Masons
WSCS General Meeting Set For October First
The WSCS monthly gathering will convene Thursday October 1 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs R A Crider and Mrs Elmer Frieden. Mrs Jack Adrian leads the worship. Mrs Lea Roy Collins directs the program.
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WSCS
R. A. Crider
Elmer Frieden
Jack Adrian
Lea Roy Collins
Falb's 1965 Buicks and Chevrolets Show
Tomorrow John Falb and Sons of Elgin present the 1985 Chevrolets and Buicks for public viewing. Falb will showcase many models of each line with door prizes and coffee and doughnuts served during the day.
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John Falb & Sons of
Elgin
Falb's
Rehearsal Dinner Honors Cedar Rapids Couple
A rehearsal dinner was held at Bettys Cafe Clermont on Thursday evening September 17 at 6 30 pm in honor of Marjorie Lou Johnson and Edward Keith Jenkins Cedar Rapids who were married Friday evening at the First Baptist Church Guests included Mrs Wills Petratz Grand Forks Mr and Mrs Gerald Clemens Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Barney McMullen and Gary Cresco Mr Ind Mr and Mrs Leo Lehman the Rev and Mrs George Breitkreuz and Mr and Mrs Harry L Johnson and Patti
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Bettys Cafe
Clermont
Marjorie Lou Johnson
Edward Keith Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
First Baptist Church
Wills Petratz
Grand Forks
Dak
Gerald Clemmens
Cedar Repids
Barney McMullen
Gary Cresco
Ind
Leo Lehman
George Breitkreuz
Harry L. Johnson
Patti
Butikofers Entertain at 500
Mr and Mrs Larry Butikofer entertained at 500 guests at the Town Tee ee eos Wea with Mr and Mrs Ronald Lotis gard as guests prizes were won by ladies high Mrs Dennis Meyer ladies low Mrs Richard Frieden men s high Roger Howard men s low Robert Medberry and traveling by Robert Medberry
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Larry Butikofer
Tee Ee Eos Wea
Ronald Lotisgard
Robert Medberry
Dennis Meyer
Louis Becker
Richard Frieden
Eugene ‘Medberry
Roger Howard
Roger Frieden
Dale Seitz
Elgin Tertia Club Sees Four New Members Join
On Tuesday September 15 the Elgin Tertia Club met at Mrs. Wm. Dummermuth’s home with Mrs. Conner Dummermuth assisting. The new president Mrs. John McMillan led the meeting attended by 19 members. Four new members welcomed, slides from Mrs. Harry Cline, topics on Federation News, towels for the blind, and a post meeting lunch.
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Elgin Tertia Club
Wm. Dummermuth
Conner Dummermuth
John McMillan
Vince Bartunek
Dennis Butikefer
Leonard Heins
Eugene Lehman
Roll Tall
Grimm Reunion Held at Perkins Park in Burlington
The fifth annual Grimm reunion was held Saturday September 19 at Perkins Park in Burlington. Attending from here were Mrs. Clem Meyer of West Union Lena and Ruth Schupbach Mrs Anna Schupbach Mrs John Grimm Mrs Werner Moore Dale Wilmer Carla Shirley and Albert Butikofer Mr and Mrs Harry Butikofer Bob Gary and Mr and Mrs Paul Butikofer and Timmy.
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Grimm
Burlington
Perkins Park
Clem Meyer
West Union
Lena
Ruth Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
John Grimm
Werner Moore
Dale
Wilmer
Carla
Shirley
Albert Butikofer
Harry Butikofer
Bob
Gary
Paul Butikofer
Timmy
National 4-H Week Observed in Fayette County
National 4-H Club Week runs September 26 through October 3 as Fayette County 4-H clubs totaling 36 with 100 leaders and 700 members join the nation in celebrations. The theme is Variety In 4-H Projects as clubs recruit new members ages 10 to 19 as of January 1, 1985.
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Fayette County
Fayette
Iowa Sets 1964 Deer License Winners by Data Processing
Data processing machines began selecting 16,000 shotgun license recipients for Iowa's 1964 deer season from 12,500 envelopes received by the Sept. 11 deadline. Each envelope held five names, with an average of more than one and a half per envelope yesterday. Licenses will be mailed before the December 12 season opening.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Commission
Circle Nora Met With Mrs Thoman Circle Nora Met With Mrs Thoman
Circle Nora met at the home of Mrs Celia Thoman on September 7 with Mrs Bertha Lehman as co host. Mrs Celia Thoman called the meeting to order and the pledge was recited. The lesson Race Relations was led by Mrs Martin Wenger. Fifteen members answered roll call. Guests included Mrs Earl Kiple Mrs Mel Kohler and Mrs Jim Frieden. Lunch was served by the hostess.
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Circle
Nora
Celia Thoman
Bertha Lehman
Ehm
Martin Wenger
Earl Kiple
Mel Kohler
Jim Frieden
Seitzes Return From Southern States Tour
Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz recently returned home after a trip through the southern states visiting Dodge City Kansas the Wax Museum and replica Old Front Street 1872 at The Cowboy Capitol of the World. They viewed wax figures of famous gunfighters Wyatt Earp and Jesse James and toured the Wallaroo Museum near Bartlesville Oklahoma founded by Frank Phillips on his 4000 acre ranch. They also visited the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
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Dale Seitz
Dodge City
Kans
Old Front Street
Boot Hill Cemetery
Wyatt Erp
Jesse James
Wallaroo Museum
Bartlesville
Okla
Frank Phillips
Phillips 86 Petroleum
Buffalo Bill
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
Open House at Hadwen Kleiss herd hosted by Curtiss Service
Curtiss Breeding Service Inc announces an open house for the Hadwen Kleiss herd on Friday September 25 from 1 to 4 PM. The event is located one half mile west of Frederickberg, one mile north and one half mile west. All are welcome to attend.
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Curtiss Breeding Service Inc
Hadwen Kleiss
Frederickberg
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Perly
Legion & Auxiliary Turkey Supper
Falb & Sons
Wadena News
Joe Ellinger
Mount Lake
Torres
Washington
Effie Simon
Andre Fremont Clark
Richard Aeschuman Enen
Elmer Struss
Ralph Schuety
Leo Herriman
Phil Coley
Dennis
Curt
Kelly Jo
Madge’ Murray
Naomi Crandall
Struss
Rice Lake
Wist
Alta Bond
Quesqueton
W.S.C.S. Nets
Harold Hansons
Harry Cline
Stacy
Stacey
Ida Meyer
Mulford
Interstate Power
Interstate
Krueger
Masonic
W.S. C
Falb’s
Tertia Club
Curtiss
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