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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1964

Page

5

Judges Guilty Of Arbitrary Conduct In High Court Scrutiny

The supreme court condemned judges for personal whim driven handling of cases and improper dismissal of charges without hearings. The report cited missteps by Ju Hullinger and others, amid a political debate during the Town Daily Press Association meeting featuring Governor Harold Hughes and Attorney General Evan Hultman.

Ivees Ming Supreme’ Court McLaughlin Supreme Court Ju Hullinger Heron Cncasi Daily Ress Association Harold “Hughes Atto Evan Hultman Iowa Hultman Warty Goldwater Goldwater Hughes Democratic Party Washington Des Moines

Local social notes and events in Clermont area

Wadena News reports on a Legion gathering in Clermont, a Thursday shower at Mrs. Leon Jacobs home for Kay Miller, and Sunday dinner guests including Mrs. Byron Murray Mathys and others. Voshell returns from service at Fort Leonard Wood, reflecting local community updates.

Berkley Wilson Clermont Tueaday Mathys Karyl Leon Jacob Clermont Kay Miller Byron Murray Mathyes Adena Clarion i Blisa Fort Leonard

Speaker Ruppert Urges Responsible Citizenship at Rural Urban Banquet

Rev. Robert H Ruppert of New Hampton was featured speaker at the Rural Urban businessmen banquet in Fayette sponsored by the county Farm Bureau He warned that you cannot be a citizen and dope off and urged active participation noting precincts often lacked representation He warned of moral laxness if people do not care to participate in politics and national life.

Robert H. "Ruppert New Hampton Fayette Med County Farm Bureau Ruppert

Hultman to Visit Fayette County

Republican candidate Wican Calate will visit Fayette County Wisconsin Iowa gubernatorial bid. Hultman to address a noon Waterloo luncheon, tour Oelwein plants, visit West Union Auction Exchange, and may make evening stops. He is known for brief farm or residence visits and will speak at a county wide Republican dinner later in the day.

Kiultman Wican Calate Iowa Fayette County Hultman Waterloo Oelwein West Union Auction Exchange Hulanan

Valley High Homecoming Game and Dance Set for Oct 2

Valley High announces homecoming activities on Friday evening October 2. The football game precedes a dance in the school auditorium with admission of 50 cents. Alumni events are noted.

Valley Valley High Ali Inyi

Beauty College Grad Leads Chandler Salon

Mrs. Elwood Rubens recently graduated from RoseMar College of Beauty in Mesa Arizona and has earned an Arizona license. She is managing and operating a beauty salon in Chandler, Arizona.

Elwood Rubens RoseMar College of Beauty Mesa Ariz Arizona Ene Chandler Riz

Frost Hits Week Ahead After Cold Weekend

Cooler weather spread over the state with Sunday highs showing most damage. Tuesday morning lows ranged from 24 to 33 degrees, as frost lingers from the previous weekend.

Falls' Thursday Showday Draws 600+ Guests At Auto Event

Falls’ John Fal and Sons hosted a 1944 Chevrolet and Buick display drawing over 600 attendees. Coffee and doughnuts accompanied the event. Prize winners included LaVerne Leche of Manchester taking first, Jacob Lehman second, Maurice Landsgaard third, Em Holzer fourth, Tom Sniffin and Mrs Jacob Hoover tied for fifth, with Leo Lehman reporting nine new 1965 units sold and delivered.

John. Fal ‘and Sons LaVerne Leche Manchester Jacob Lehman Maurice Landsgard Postville Em Holzer Tom Sniffin Wadena

Torkelsons Report Strong Attendance At Car Show

About 200 people attended the Torkelson Motors showing of the 1965 Chryslers Plymouths and Valiants last Friday. Coffee and doughnuts were served throughout the day. Torkelsons say prospects for new car sales next year look favorable.

Torkelson Motors Torkelsons Peters

Rapid Pace Set For West Union Corn Picking Contest

West Union Iowa prepares for what could be the largest state corn picking event at Carl Oldenberg farm three miles east of West Union. Contest features three divisions including two row pickers picker-shellers and torn combines with 1663 champions expected to return to defend titles. Entry deadline October first. Winners advance to the National Corn Picking Contest in Sioux Falls South Dakota October 15 and 16.

West Union Iowa Aws Carl Oldenberg Farm Three Miles Autres West Salonontest WMT Cedar Rapids Contest Co West Union Jaycees Torn Dan Coulter Reinbeck LaVerne Gast Steamboat Rock David Ternus Walker Sioux Falls South Dakota

Sylvia Hanson To Be Honored By AAU Association

Sylvia Hanson, named state outstanding field athlete by the AAU, will be honored at the annual awards banquet. The event is set for October 3, 1964, at 6 30 p m at the Des Moines Central Y. Hanson is a 1964 graduate now attending Practical Rapids, Iowa.

AAU Sylvia ‘Hanson Des Moiden Central Ical Practical Rapids Iowa

Methodists Plan Statewide Literature Seminars

Iowa Methodists will run 24 literature seminars starting October 5 to review their new school literature for children. About 3,000 church school teachers administrators and parents are expected to attend across the state with sessions on problems and ideas. One meeting is set for Elgin on October 7.

Iowa

Lyle Krueger Farm Sale Attracts Strong Bids

A good crowd attended the Lyle Krueger farm sale last Saturday. The top cow brought 297.50, hay sold 47 to 50 cents a bale, straw 28 to 30 cents, oats 63 to 88 cents a bushel, corn at 3 cents. A Farmall tractor sold for 775 dollars. The farm was not sold. Elgin State Bank clerked the sale and Lorenz Willman, Postville, was auctioneer.

Lyle Krueger Elgin State Bank Lorenz Willman Postville

Marion ALCW Met at the Church on September 10

The Marion A L C W met at the church on September 10 at 2 06 pm with Mrs Myron Hoag and Mrs Lloyd Reierson as hostesses. The group opened with Breathe On Me Breath of God and the business session approved the secretary and treasurer reports. A motion to install linoleum for the balcony floor and carpeting for the stairway was carried. The nominating committee was chosen to select officers including president secretary treasurer Mrs Orvin Loftsgard Mrs Harvey Anderson Mrs Clarence Anderson and Mrs Kjosa. Devotions and Bible study followed readings by Mrs Mervin Reierson and an offering meditation by Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher. Ushers were Mrs Clarence Anderson and Bertha Zahn. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table grace.

Marion A.L.C.W Myron Hoag Lioyd Reierson Orvin Loftsgard Harvey Anderson Clarence Anderson Kjosa Mervin Reierson Joe Reierson Ida Leuchtenmacher Bertha Zahn

Mrs Levi Frieden Attends Dinner at Gene Schori Home

Mrs Levi Frieden was a dinner and supper guest Sunday in the Gene Schori home. Mrs Elliott Olson and Kevin and Brenda were afternoon callers.

Levi Frieden Gene Schori Elliott Olson Kevin and Brenda

Fund Raising To Begin For Tennis Court And Skating Pond

Winners' Saturday evening drawing at the Elgin weekly drew Peter Luchsinger Tom Og le Mrs Lucy Jenkins and Gene Lehman with prizes including 5.00. Winning numbers listed 568 1661 1773 345 31 761 152 427 1449 1034 213 6629 1398 98 852 1357 416 463 1256 1155 1520 274 1702 1075 7210 906 1857.

the Elgin Peter Luchsinger Tom Ogle Lucy Jenkins Gene Lehman Rach

UNICEF Canvass Encourages Local Donations Before Oct 31

Community children lead a UNICEF drive urging donations to aid children in Europe and worldwide. Local clubs and individuals may contribute via Mrs Russell Wenger, Finance Chair, before October 31 as Halloween plans proceed in the school district.

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Unicef United Nations Children’s Fund Ld Health Organization ICEF Europe Asia Africa Latin America Russell Wenger Unicef Committee

S. S. Officer at West Union

A representative of the Social Security Admin district office in Waterloo will be in West Union at the courthouse on October 6 13 20 and 27 from 9 am to 11 am. Persons may also call the district office in Waterloo located in room 702 of the Black Hawk Building W 4th and Commercial Sts.

Social Security Admin Waterloo West Union Court House A.m Black Hawk Building W. 4Th and Commercial Sts

Waterfowl Seasons Open Saturday in Town in 1964

The opening marks the first part of Town's 1964 split duck and cool season. It runs October 3 and 4 with two more parts from October 24 to November 26. Shooting is sunrise to sunset. Goose and snipe seasons also open, non split, with goose through December 11 and snipe from November 21 to sunset. Goose and snipe populations are similar to last year and prospects are good.

State Conservation Commission Everett Speaker Iverves Fon Commission Personne Wilson Iz Gay

St Theresa Circle Meeting At Theresa Circle

St Theresa Circle met Tuesday evening September 22 at Mrs Giles Martins home for a regular Bible meeting. The president led a prayer and business session followed by scripture reading and discussion by the secretary. Lunch was served. Mrs Eugene Hemmersbach will entertain in October. Members present included Mrs Joe McNeil Mrs Jerry Fassbinder Mrs Laverne Smehl Mrs Eugene Hemmersbach from Postville Mrs Stella Boyle Mrs Ruth Boyle Mrs Walter Kohl Mrs J N Hogan and Mrs Doyle Baker.

Theresa Circle Giles Martin Eugene Hemmersbach Joe McNeil Jerry Fassbinder Laverne Smpehl Postville Stella Boyle Ruth

Death of Mrs Astrid Kimball in Clermont

Mrs Astrid Kimball 78 died at her home in Clermont on Thursday September 24 Funeral services were held Monday September 28 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Peterson officiating Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery Muehlethaler Funeral Home handled arrangements Survivors include a sister Mrs Olaf Berg nieces Mrs Milo Halverson Spring Valley Minn Mrs Venard Sinclair Indianapolis Ind Mrs Mervin Hunsberger and Anna Mae Kimball and nephews Arvey Berg Postville Harry and Sidney Halverson Ridgeway and Orville Borg

Astrid Kimball Clermont East Clermont

Fourth District to Meet at Osage in October

About 400 members of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are expected for the Fourth District Fall Conference in Osage Iowa On Monday October 12 the Legion meets in Legion Hall and the Auxiliary in the Fellowship Hall at Our Saviour Lutheran Registration begins for the Legion at 9 am and for the Auxiliary at 8 30 am A Legion service school is at 10 am and a banquet follows at 6 30 pm in the Legion Hall.

Osage Iowa American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Legion Legion Hall Auxiliary Fellowship Our Saviour Lutheran Church Legion and Auxiliary

Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club Meeting at Methodist Church

The Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club met at the Methodist Church. Six members answered a roll call on fixing fruit for breakfast. Talks covered buying lids for fruits and vegetables, cake types, and selecting good quality apples. Postville Fair results listed blue and red awards for fruits, vegetables, and angel food cake.

Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club Charian Butikoer Marilyn Butikofer Marilyn_Butikofer Genevieve Christen

P. V. Sharp Shooters Meet at Pleasant Valley Home

The Pleasant Valley Sharp Shooters held a meeting at Sharon and Karen Parson’s home on Sept. 9. Roger Reeder opened the session with 15 members answering roll call by naming Money Banks. Talks covered saving money and credit with demonstrations on meat type hogs and money management. Lunch followed. next event is October 7 at 7.20 pm at the Baptist Church.

Pleasant Valley Sharp Shooters Sharon Karen! Parson Roger Reeder Jeff McMillan Sharon Larson Gary Kleppe Eney Jpanagement Robert J Karen Larson the Baptist Church

Elgin Lions Club Sponsors Tennis Court and Ice Pond Project

The Elgin Lions Club plans a double tennis court and ice skating pond at the southwest corner of the Elgin Athletic Field. An estimated 3000 dollars is needed from gifts and subscriptions, with members contributing labor and soliciting funds from the town and Elgin trade area. Contributions are welcomed to fund the recreation project.

Elgin Lions Club Elgin Athletic Field Lions Club Elgin Trade

Fayette County Livestock Feeders Meet at Elgin

Members of the Fayette County Livestock Feeders Assn met at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Elgin on Tuesday evening Sept 29. Dinner at 6 30 preceded a business meeting led by county president Max Jennings. Three new directors Paul Harrison Don Hart and Max Jennings were elected for three year terms.

Fayette County

Fayette County libraries meet on Sept. 25 at Cedar Falls

Six Fayette County libraries sent representatives to a meeting September 25 at the Cedar Falls Public Library. Elgin attendees were Mrs. Harry Everett, board president, and Mrs. Belya Snyder, board member, meeting with Leona Funk, Cedar Falls librarian and State Library field consultant. Funk outlined requirements for libraries to qualify for a $5,000 state appropriation for counties with county funds. The Fayette County board of supervisors recently approved a county library tax. Other libraries represented were Maynard, Westgate, Fairbank, Arlington and Hawkeye.

Fayette County Cedar Falls Elgin Harry Everett Belya Snyder Leona Funk Miss Funk

Local Lutherans Hold Decorah Parish Education Institute

The Decorah Conference Parish Education Institute of the American Lutheran Church Iowa District gathered at Luther College Science Hall with 200 in attendance from local congregations. Dean Pastor Fjelstul led the institute and Derryl Leonhart taught in the Senior High division. attendees included Elgin church members Clarion Hagelie, Wilder Mattocks, and Orvin Thompson. The Town District Pastoral Institute met at Trinity Lutheran Church Mason City from Sept 29 to Oct 1, with Pastor Fjelstul attending.

Decorah Conference American Lutheran Church Iowa Luther College Fjelstal Derryl Leonhart Elgin Lutheran Church Clarion Hagelie Wilder Mattocks Orvin Thompson Trinity Lutheran Church Mason City Fjelstul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wadena News Beauty Falls Sylvia Hangon Lyle Kruegers Marion A. L. C. W Will S. S St. Theresa Circle Busy Bees P. V. Sharp Shooters Cenfer
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