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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
4
Fish Adolph Paulista of Maquoke ta caught a one and a half pound walleyed pike through the ice at Bellevue. The catch measured 29 inches long with a 20 inch girth.
On April 2 1962 the District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed HAROLD E BENNETT as Executor of Irene Bennett deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and any claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court for settlement. C W Antes attorney for executor First National Bank Building West Union Iowa
The district Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed August Yearous as Executor of Fred Tschantz Deceased. All indebted persons must pay the estate and all claims must be presented to the court for allowance by March 26, 1962. Ashburney for Executor, First National Bank Building, West Union Iowa.
Thank you for the cards flowers and prayers shown during illness and recovery from Palmer Memorial Hospital and since returning home. Mrs Metta Krueger expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for kindness. In memoriam remembers John Hellum who died April 7 three years ago with loving memories from Mrs Clara Hellum and family.
Dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori included Mrs. Harold Albrecht Dubisque Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Mosby C. B. Schori and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schori and daughter Georgia Mae. Harold Halverson home hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs. Albert Halverson and the DeVere Halverson family. Vince Bartunek Linda were weekend guests of Ed Rocca Sioux City. Edward Krueger supper guests Sunday included Carlton Krueger and Debbie.
Wednesday April 4 Bible study at 7 30 p m Thursday April 5 Woman s Society of Christian Service at 2 00 p m with co hosts Mrs Dale DeSart and Mrs Sadie De Sart Worship by Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr and program by Mrs Don Caspers Choir rehearsals at 7 30 p m Sunday April 8 Service of worship at 10 00 a m Sunday school at 11 00 a m
Syria Community Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers offers a membership training class for seventh and eighth graders at 7 00 p m with Sunday school at 10 00 am for parishioners and families in the congregation.
Elgin residents report weekly calls at the Elmer Frieden home with LeAnn Kristy and several families. Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash hosted belated birthday dinner for March celebrations. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Ash and family of Fayette and Mr and Mrs Walter Ash Jr and family of West Union.
Service of Worship at 6 a.m and Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m Tuesday April 10. Church board meeting at 8 p m in November. Patrol Chief David Herrick said he ordered Soule transferred to Osceola to help patrol Interstate 35 but Soule refused. Soule claimed the transfer was for personal reasons.
State officials upheld a ruling that private school pupils may not ride public school buses. The Iowa Department of Public Instruction cited a 1947 Iowa Supreme Court decision deeming it illegal for a public school district to transport nonpublic pupils. Nursing homes group says it had no role in welfare changes moving to postpayment for old age residents. The switch could force licensed homes to borrow more than $500,000 to cover costs. A highway patrolman, Wayne Soule, was discharged for disobeying an order to transfer districts, a decision upheld by the state executive council.
Governor Erbe advocates expanded home rule as the sole long term fix for Iowa's tax issues. He argues local government can be cheaper if efficient and fiscally responsible, proposing a capped state role to empower closer citizen control over spending. Eldora reports the state board of control moves to a new approach.
Under a new plan, youths attending the Ekdora training school may be allowed to spend some weekends at home. The eligibility rules and exact timing for these visits are being outlined by school officials to balance discipline with family contact.
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