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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1960
Page
5
Vice President Nixon announces a two part plan to curb farm surpluses. Operation Consume targets a four year reduction in surpluses while operation Safeguard aims to expand food for peace efforts, create a strategic food reserve, and convert grain to protein foods for domestic and international distribution.
Pleasant Valley township held its annual Farm Bureau meeting at Valley High School on Monday September 12 with sixteen attendees. Edward Krueger presided over the business portion as officers were elected and questions were discussed.
The region recorded 1.30 inches of rain from the recent showers and a total of 3.07 inches from Sept 16 to 26. Officials urge lasting hot, dry days to help late corn fields mature and prevent excess moisture issues.
Church services Sunday include Sunday School at 10:31 and Worship at 10:31 with Youth Fellowship at 7:45. Visitors Cecil Corbin and Guy Reynolds of Seattle stay with relatives. families host gatherings. Byron Murray on leave from U S S Shark visits family. Community Club sketches, bake sale, and Halloween plans noted.
William Miller was admitted to Lastheran Hospital at 18 Cooper Wisconsin on Monday after undergoing surgery on Saturday September 17. His son Don of San Gabriel California arrived Tuesday this week. Hospital status reported as improved but uncertain.
A Social Security Administration district representative from Waterloo will be at the West Union Court House on October 9 and 19 from 10 a.m. to assist residents in filing applications for federal old age survivors and disability insurance benefits, including original and duplicate Social Security records.
Carpenters finished work on the second floor apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Krueger. They expect to move to town in a few weeks as painting flooring and some electrical and plumbing remain to be completed.
The Iowa Liquor Commission signed a lease for the C. C. Christ store building and plans to move to the new location in about two weeks. The remodeled building previously housed a jewelry store and now adds a resh room after recent renovations.
Mrs Bertha Powell died at Manchester hospital Monday evening. The obituary notes her passing and records the family’s notification and funeral arrangements are pending.
State services announce a diagnostic and evaluation clinic for crippled children in Oelwein at First Church on Thursday Oct 6. The event aims to provide assessments for crippled youngsters and related care under the state's program.
Extension Service calendar lists events for Friday September 30 a training meeting at 1 30 pm and a Tyrie Li &Hidilub meeting at 8 pm with an Ittryia church venue. The Wadena Riversite 4H Club meets at 8 pm.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Butikofer and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sutter of West Union returned Thursday evening from a two week excursion through the western states. They visited Pierre South Dakota for three days, then toured the Bad Lands and Black Hills, passed through Wyoming into Colorado visiting Greeley Loveland Thompson Canyon Estes Park Boulder Denver and Colorado Springs. They also toured two pottery factories and the Air Force Academy on the way home they called on friends at Fort Dodge and Iowa Falls.
The 48th National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo opens on Saturday October 1 with almost 2000 dairy cattle from 20 states Canada and England competing for more than 56000 in prizes. Over 400 Iowa 4 H heifers join the opening day shows amid a prominent farm machinery exhibit featuring more than 50 new outside units.
Lottery results list numbers drawn on Sept 24 at 8 PM and 9 PM. Entries include 214 1440 822 148 1596 86 1064 1170 1564 for 8 PM and 9 PM draw 1086 1991.
Valley High Tigers win their first home game as Fayette County United Fund opens with a kick off planned for October 18 in West Union. C. W. Grimes led the meeting with Lohate and township chairs receiving prospect cards for their communities. The drive targets 27034 dollars for various local causes and agencies.
Valley defeats Postville 120 12 in a tight game led by Dick Falk and Dave Smith for Postville and Blockhus Mitts and Torson for Valley. Valley holds series edge with late fourth quarter defense and scoring including a pick six by Blockhus after a Postville fumble. Elkader next hosts Valley in upcoming clash at Elkader Recreation Park.
Fayette County 4-H will be represented at the Dairy Cattle Congress with livestock entries and judging teams. Twenty head of cattle include two Ayrshire one Guernsey and one percent Holstein with exhibitors Donald Kerr Kenneth Schroeder Paul Graffenberg Craig Nixon August Pagel Bernard Oakes David Jones Terry Knickerbocker Betty Arthur Gary Garnier Gary Brownell and Richard Foreman. Cattle show Saturday October 1 at 8 a.m. and depart the same day. The 4-H Daily Judging Team of Donald Kerr Danny Thies Jim Harrison and Wayne Harrington will compete on Friday.
The Elgin Lions Club entertained men teachers at a Monday supper in the Methodist Church dining room. Lion Greener introduced Dayton Winter who spoke on taxes and Paul Oelberg of West Union who discussed the United Fund drive. He reported that last year Elgin was first to go over the top.
Cub activities for the year begin with a Pack picnic at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening October 4 at 6 30. Remarks will honor former Deniers and parents of Cubs are invited to attend along with committee members and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Williams of Frankville assumed possession of the Schori tavern last Friday and moved into the upstairs apartment above the former beauty shop. They plan to relocate above the tavern after Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wenger move to their West Elgin home.
Ronnie Meyer son of Harold and Mrs. Meyer of Strawberry Point had a rough first driving experience Sunday morning near Elgin on highway 56. He lost control after a right turn, overturned onto the ditch, and damaged the car while three Meyer siblings and Mrs Ide Meyer escaped with minor injuries. Mr Meyer required stitches for wrist lacerations. The family received aid from passersby en route to Mlyria's church services.
A Dennler reunion gathered 54 attendees at Elgin Park on Sunday September 25. Family members attending included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gehring and Tommy of St. Paul Minn Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hunter of Hiawatha Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lehman of Marion Mr. and Mrs. Willard Schroeder and family of Postville Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hyde of Elkader Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dennler Mr. and Mrs. Harry Butkefer and family Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dennler and family Mr. and Mrs. Levi Frieden Mr. and Mrs. Loren Frieden and family Mr. and Mrs. Eliott Olson and Kevin Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schori and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lehman and Pat all of Elgin.
Rev. Donald T. Caspers left Tuesday for Camp Wesley Woods near Indianola to attend a church school leaders' course. He serves as Director of General Church School Work for the Dubuque District and the session adjourns Thursday at noon.
Entertainers Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Grove hosted a Friday evening picnic dinner in honor of their guests Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alleman of Mill Valley California. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schori West Union Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Herrling and son Schori Wad ena Mr. and Mrs. Max Thoma Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Schori Georgia M. Schori Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Knuditson Marsha and Kathryn and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori as well as David Grove. Hazel Rothlisberger of Dubuque spent the weekend with Earl and Helen Rothlisberger.
Correction notes that the Marion Dorcas will hold their bazaar on October 18 at the church. The item clarifies the event date and location for readers.
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