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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1960
Page
4
Inga Hanson thanks all for cards money and gifts during hospital stay and recovery. Phyllis Massner and Cindy Rase express appreciation from Elgin for cards letters and gifts received since returning home.
In memory of John Hellum who passed away one year ago. Thoughts of him linger in lonely hours and days of sadness return. Mrs. Clara Hellum and children remember him and keep the sorrow within their hearts.
State lawmakers prepare for a rapid start as 60 to 80 bills go through form checks on opening day. Parsons college in Fairfield unveils a first trimester system enabling a four year degree in under three years with abroad study and work-study, while most students remain on a four year path.
Iowa motorists soon to have about 7500 pennant shaped no passing zone signs at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars. The signs, unique to Iowa, were proposed in 1958 to reduce violations and improve safety even when yellow lines are obscured. By Dec 31 1958 589 signs were placed on US 30 from Clinton to the Missouri River Bridge. Public response was strong and in spring 1959 more signs and an expanded erection program were approved. Highway Patrol chief Dave Herrick praised the feature as a top safety adoption. Iowa recorded 28330 deaths in 1959 up two percent from 27761 in 1958, the highest annual toll in 25 years.
The regular meeting was held in March 24 at the home of Kenneth Schroeder. The meeting opened with the 4 H pledge led by President Janice Anderson. Minutes were read and approved. Plans were made for a skating party at Arts roller rink. Three new members joined: Jane Anderson Alice Hackmann Brenda Steffans, increasing membership. Schroeder gave a demonstration on completing a registration paper. The meeting adjourned for lunch served by Mrs Schroeder.
The drawing results show winning numbers for 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 2. Saturday winners include Joe Baker Albert Klingman and John Butikofer Jr. per the official lottery notice.
Pleasant Valley Homemakers will meet at the M J Blockhus home Friday April 8 at 1 30 Patrolman Robert Ohrt will speak on highway safety and plans for the club trip to Dubuque will be discussed Everyone welcome.
The Illyria Clipperettes met at Annette Meyer’s home with Dorothy Helgerson calling the meeting to order. Seventeen members and two leaders attended as roll was taken and the pledge recited. A recreation party was planned inviting several clubs. Members spoke on sewing boxes health diet personal cleanliness skin care and hair care. Annette and Phyllis demonstrated exercises. manicures were given.
Mr Willi Schultz and his wife have moved to Castalia Iowa revealing new address details in local notices. The announcement confirms household relocation and ongoing residency in the Castalia area.
Reed was hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City for a check-up last Wednesday. His address is on the eighth floor. West, Mrs. Reed, spent Saturday with him. Tl at Homes-Dale DeSartis) is at his home.
The Falb Company reports new registrations listing Cad. Sed. Scovel Dayton Arlington Chey Sed as recent entries. The brief notice notes vehicle types and owner initials in a concise industry update.
Prices received for farm products rose in mid March offsetting declines in some items. The index stood at 236 percent of the 1910 14 base, up 18 points from Feb 15. Compared with a year earlier the index fell by eight points. Meat animals rose 1 point, meat index up 27 points. dairy down 4. poultry and eggs up 20. Crop index up 3 points from Feb 15.
A fragmentary health note warns of fires and asphyxiation risks after winter, urging home fire hazard checks and proper venting so fumes are carried away. It recalls stray dialogue about temptation and homesickness and touches on featherbedding and pricing themes in a jumbled way.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGee of Irwin marked their 68th anniversary. He is 81, she is 85. The couple have 11 children, 82 grandchildren, and 60 great grandchildren.
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