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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1957
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Arnold Waterman of Garber announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Luyverl Joyce to Hubert A Seigo son of Mr and Mrs John Seago of Elgin The wedding is planned for June 22.
The Wadena Legion Auxiliary held a Thursday meeting with 11 members. Plans included sending a girl to Girls State, a 4 pancake supper for polio fund, and a public card party. Other notes cover school news, county junior high tournament schedule, and a February benefit event at the Legion hall with refreshments.
In a close budget debate, Republicans seek tax relief while Democrats face election year backlash. Governor Loveless pushes for a study on liquor policy as a constitutional amendment to let voters decide on liquor by the drink gains support from many Republicans and both dry and wet proponents weigh in on returning prohibition in Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Harris B Larson announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Caral to Arthur Scherf son of Mr and Mrs Chris Scherf The ceremony will take place at Highland Lutheran Church on February 24 at 230 p m
The Iowa Senate rushed two bills four days before the governor's budget message. One increases driver license fees from 1.50 to 3.00 and chauffeur licenses from 2.00 to 4.00. The other adds 50 patrol positions and raises monthly pay from 50 to 110 dollars, boosting patrol strength to 275.
Local reactions run strong as Governor seeks no increase in state school aid. Critics complain the plan shortchanges districts across the state and threatens programs for students and staff. Motion for action resumes on page eight.
Commissioners of the Clayton County Soil Conservation District approved six teen new farm operator agreements with technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Service to implement soil and water conservation practices. They also approved eight new basic conservation plans establishing full conservation programs on the covered farms including Marion township farm Alfred M. Buraagy Orvin Olson operator.
Circle Rachel will meet at the church on Thursday February 21 with Mrs Leo Falk and Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr as program committee. Circle Mary meets at Mrs H H Wolf home with Mrs Charles Wenger and Mrs Walter Follett assisting for the program.
Halver Thompson, 79, died after a heart attack last Thursday at his nephew Orval Larson’s home, where he resided. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Highland Lutheran Church with Rev. S B Knudsen of Clermont officiating.
Burglars broke into Fayette Schneider's Electric Shop in Fayette Wednesday night and stole $200 from an old safe. A pickup truck belonging to C. C. Sishel Construction Co was also stolen. In Hazelton Buchanan County thieves entered the Deep Rock service station and took a cash register with about $45.
A local notice invites all residents to a parent teacher association meeting on February 20 with a hobby and craft show. Attendees may bring their own hobbies to display or demonstrate.
Mr. and Mrs Meryl Hokel of West Union announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Jean to Ronald Jarms son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Jarms of Postville. The ceremony occurred November 23 in Corinth Mississippi. Mr Jarms attends Upper Town University at Fayette and Mrs Jarms is a West Union High School senior.
Benton Harrison was re-elected chairman of the Fayette county Extension Council at the organization meeting in Fayette on Tuesday January 29. Harry L. Olesen was elected vice chairman Lyle Lamphier was re-elected secretary and Hilder Gilbertson was re-elected treasurer. Plans were outlined for a county program development meeting in February.
Bell Telephone workers arrived Monday to suspend a large Main street cable to the office. The job should take about a week before the splicing crew can finish. Manager Duke refuses further time estimates, noting repeated misses and blaming higher ups for shared problems.
Notice to qualified voters in Marion and Highland Townships within Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District states a caucus at 8:00 p m February 15 1957 in Elgin Town Hall to nominate a three year director to succeed Bernard Hanson. The nominating name appears on the March 11 1987 school election ballot. 24!
Legion Com Lloyd Reierson reminds members of the regular meeting Tuesday evening February 18. He announces a county meeting for Legion and Auxiliary to be held at Elgin Tuesday evening February 26.
The Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society presents a sound color filmstrip titled What Makes a Missionary? at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church. It traces a young couple's search for the Lord's will and preparation for missionary service, offering a different view of missionary life.
A group of neighbors held a picnic supper at the Herman Helgerson home last Thursday to honor the Reuben Butikofer family as they prepare to move to a farm near Clermont. Attendees included Vern Boyer Carl Wenger Lawrence Gehring Janet Herbert Haas Jack Gehring Jacob Friederich Jr DeVere Halverson family Mrs Thos Meighan and Billy.
The Elgin Progress Club held a February 4 program and silent auction at the Baptist church with 12 members and 13 priests present. Highlights included a mixed clarinet quartet featuring Sandra Anderson Danice Anderson Eloise Lantz and Lee Anne Grether, baritone Dennis Grether, reading by Judy Larson, and a Rotary Art Show exhibit by Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen. A luncheon followed, served by committee members Mrs. Harold Halverson Elmer Meyer Harry Johnson and Arthur Lantz.
Mrs Harriet Jordan, resident with Mrs Mary Keiser, marked her 84th birthday Sunday with numerous callers from near and far, plus cards gifts and greetings.
Corydon resident C B Crawford possesses buffalo horns found along a Colorado wagon trail in 1888 by 85 year old J H Kelly of Altoona. The pair remains in perfect condition and is reported as a notable historic relic.
Ernest Baumgartner announces the engagement of his daughter Erna to Kenneth J. Koupal of Reinbeck. No wedding date yet. Erna Baumgartner, Gates Business College graduate, is a secretary at Perpetual Savings and Loan in Waterloo. Kenneth is a Maytag serviceman for Smitty's Firestone in Cedar Falls.
The annual district school election is set for Monday March 11 with caucuses on February 15. Two terms expire Bernard Hanson Marion Highland townships and Clarence Tatro Clermont. Other districts Elgin Pleasant Valley Nyria and Clermont Grand Meadow will hold over. The plan keeps one director from each of five areas via local caucuses and consensus.
The Elgin Community Club met Monday with little business beyond a round table on the Elgin sewerage proposal. Town clerk Kohler reviewed steps taken, costs and hardship notes, while members discussed assessments and property values. A new disposal method promising two thirds lower costs was noted, prompting plans to seek state health board guidance. federal aid was deemed not feasible.
Mrs. Clara Baumgartner hosted the Elgin Study Club meeting at her home last Tuesday. The program included roll call, original valentines, a talk on Alaska as a Territory, and Birds and Animals of Alaska. Officers appointed committees for 1957 1958 and a $2 donation to the March of Dimes.
A blaze at an Emmetsburg building started on the roof when sun rays passing through a glass jug ignited a pile of awnings. Fire crews responding contained the fire with no injuries reported.
The Tertia Club gathered February 4 at Mrs. Ivan Torkelson's home with 15 members. Anette Wenger presented The Creation and Kent Falk performed De Shoap Scovel. Members shared sewn creations, discussed sponsoring two Woodward State Hospital children, and planned gifts. Charity gifts totaling $1 were given to Penny Art Pan American Student Exchange Scholarship and Indian Girl Scholarship. A Plaff sewing machine demonstration wrapped the meeting.
At Harcourt Kenneth Nelson runs an apiary with about 15 million bees each summer. He will travel to southern states to acquire a new bee supply and bring back roughly 350 boxes containing 3 pounds each, totaling about 5 million bees.
Callers Sunday evening included Elmer Eberling Mr and Mrs Chester Perry and Mr and Mrs Robert Eberling of Castalia.
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