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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
5
A legislative panel outlined a phased revision to road use tax distributions starting 1962 with municipalities receiving 10 percent, primary highways 50 percent, and counties 40 percent. The plan evolves through 1963 and 1966 with shifts to 12, 49, and 39 percent respectively and ties to per capita and need bases, aiming to align revenue growth with construction plans.
Capers Hatchery of Elgin introduces Cap-Cross 551 a new chick type bred from white leghorns promising high production up to 90 percent Egg quality emphasized as key trait Cap-Cross 4 noted for bell texture and color Limited to advance orders Hatchery in its 41st season with many repeat customers Prices steady from prior years Hatchery expects to begin early March production sample lays groundwork for seasonal supply
The Elgin Community Club met at the Legion and Auxiliary hall Monday evening with 24 members present. The group discussed upcoming events and community projects, noting volunteers and planning dates for a charity drive and social gathering.
West Central defeated Fayette 65 to 36 in the opening round of the Fay County Girls Tournament. Mery Manson led Fayette with 20 points, while Janet Garnier topped West Central with 39. West Central advances to meet Valley Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Turkey Valley defeated Arlington 57 to 55 in the first round of Fayette County Boys Tournament at Valley High School gym. Tom McGrevey scored 19, Pat Murray 18 for Turkey Valley. Arlington’s LaVerle Dixon led with 28. Turkey Valley advances to face Fayette in the finals Saturday. semifinals were on the schedule for today. Girls and tournament finals set for Saturday January 14 at 7:00 pm.
Winners listed for the Elgin cash drawing on Saturday January 7 include Emory Landsgard George Vaughn Mrs HD Yack Mrs Libbie Larsin and Pat Larson. Drawn numbers span 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm sessions with multiple entries such as 1335 1083 964 AZLY 420 1688 216 1160 927 1609 42 728 1675 -1276 1417 738 653 483.
The American Legion Post No. 863 will hold a coon and ham stag supper on Thursday, January 19. Serving starts at 7:00 p.m.
The third annual School of Missions will start Sunday evening at St Pauls Methodist Church at 6 30 p m and meet every other Sunday through January and February Each session features a covered dish dinner followed by a missionary talk Jan 15 speaker from Friendship Haven Fort Dodge Rev Clarence Tompkins Feb 12 World Service giving discussion based on World Behind The Headlines Feb 26 tape and slides recounting Rev and Mrs Don Campbells work in Ponce Puerto Rico
The savings bonds chairmen announce Fayette County's 1961 quota at 1,674,800 dollars. January marks the program's 20th anniversary and the treasury honors bankers for 20 years of volunteer service. Citizens are asked to buy extra bonds to exceed the year’s target.
A number of Nebraska towns are set to receive natural gas service in 1961 though Clermont Elgin and Arlington show no sign of involvement. Voter franchises are noted but unclear which communities will participate.
The Tabitha Society will meet at the Baptist church Wednesday January 18 with Mrs Ed Boleyn giving devotions. Music by Mrs Fred Muehlethaler and program on Visiting our Missionaries. Candlelight service and presentation of coin banks. Speakers include Messrs Fred Muehlethaler oceans, Ruckdasher, Clare Baumgartner, Lorence Muehlethaler and Eldon Schroeder. What you are is God's gift to you what you make of yourself is your gift to God.
William Lerch is the new county maintenance man for this area succeeding Henry Schweinefus of Clermont who retired after many years of efficient service with the county. The Lerch family has moved to Elgin from Arlington and is living in the apartment above Heins tavern.
Two newly elected Clayton county officials took office Tuesday January 3 Harold Meister Republican supervisor from Marion township and Milton Klink Democrat as sheriff Sheriff Klink named deputy Earl Sterlin All other county officials were re elected Adolph Elvers Democrat is the new state senator
Wi and Mrs Bruce Novak announce the birth of a son Steven James born Sunday January 8 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Dr and Mrs Lawrence Engman welcome a girl Pamela Sue born January 6 at University Hospital Iowa City weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces on her father’s birthday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Brackin La Porte City report a daughter Catherine Rae born Saturday January 7 at Scheitz Hospital Waterloo weighing 8 pounds with two older sisters there.
The Elkader sewage system has not been approved by the state due to objections to raw sewage being dumped into the Turkey river. A new treatment plant is planned at about $168,000 with aims to secure federal aid for the project.
Marilyn Schaer, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schaer of Elgin, has accepted a secretary position with the employment manager at Scripture Press Foundation in Wheaton Illinois. She was due to begin work mid January after four and a half years as secretary to the Postville school superintendent and previously worked as a bookkeeper at the ECHO office.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Lenth of Brillion Wisconsin purchased the Elmer Pinney home in west Elgin on Monday January 2. The home will be occupied by the Lenths parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rice of Arlington. Mr and Mrs Paul Pinney who lived in the Pinney home have moved to the Edward Krieger farm southwest of Elgin. The Lenths and their guests included Bertha Lehman.
Crayton Ash of Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska spent several days last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash. Randy Eubank, year old son of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Eubank near Lucas, suffered burns when a vaporizer toppled over. He sustained first and second degree burns from the thighs down.
About thirty northeast Iowa men met in Oelwein to back John Falb of Postville for a seat on the state highway commission. Attendees included lawmakers publishers and party officials, with Brice Teachout Bradley terms noted. They urged Falb to serve statewide while ensuring northeast Iowa influence.
Clermont and Elgin officials met with four state highway engineers to plan street widths curbs and tree removals for asphalt paving from Clermont to Elgin. A short gravel stretch at the Turkey River bridge remains for a new 1964 bridge. Start within weeks with aims to finish by fall school opening. cost sharing by the state with two year road allotment repayment.
Circle Rachel meets Jan 19 at Mrs Leonard Heins home with Mrs Jack Adrian assisting Gladys Feller presents the lesson Circle Nora gathers at Mrs John Tillotson home with Mrs C J Mulford assisting Mrs Henry McMillan conducts program Circle Mary assembles with Mrs Lester Gehring Mrs Dale DeSart assists Lesson by Mrs E J Klingman
Mr and Mrs George Metzger observed their 49th wedding anniversary on Saturday January 7. Their granddaughter Mary Ann Metzger baked and presented them with a cake.
Starting Friday January 18 KW WL will televise a program aimed at parents. The show focuses on teenage behavior and runs at 9 00 am. School officials urge parents to tune in and watch the series.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday January 17 at the Auxiliary rooms. Read the Want Ads.
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