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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1960
Page
4
Former Echo building framed metal clad for shop or storage. Chain saws and mowers from Nelson Shop Clem ent. See R. P. Strauch in Elgin tf.
Elsie Trude is named executrix of Elmer J. Trude deceased in Fayette County Iowa. The District Court appointment occurred December 8 1960 and all debts are to be paid to the executrix and claims presented to the court for allowance. Joseph B Steele is attorney based in Postville Iowa.
State officials warn December brings higher fatal crashes on county roads and shifting patterns around Christmas. Iowa State plant pathologist Malcom Shurtleff reports Dutch elm disease spreading to ten counties, with cooling wet springs aiding spread and calls for county tree censuses and rapid removal and spraying plans. An employee at the state tax commission resigns amid accusation of misconduct.
Tax commission chairman John OConnor disclosed a state employee, unnamed, resigned over false expense claims while working off duty as a painter. Governor-elect Erbe may decide further action. The piece also reports election tallies from Iowa on November 8 and a population planning study urging county consolidation and greater state aid for counties with aging populations.
A reader expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during illness citing cards gifts flowers visits and food from neighbors and relatives. Messages also thank Elgin business and professional men for a $5 prize and the Elgin fire department for prompt aid and thank DeWayne Medberry and Mrs DeSart for support and aid.
Kevin Conner son of Mr and Mrs Harold Conner of West Union had an appendectomy Sunday at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Home from Hospital Mrs Belva Snyder came home Friday from Decorah after being hospitalized eight days Surgery at Rochester Cleve Bennett had surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minn Monday At Palmer Memorial Hospital Mrs Martha Chapman entered Palmer Hospital in West Union Thursday Surgery Scott Pollock had a minor operation at the Palmer Hospital in West Union He was there from Tuesday until Friday.
Thomas Dennler has a new address at Postoffice Box 88 in Munsing Michigan. This notice records the change of address for official correspondence and local inquiries.
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