This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
4
Keep your accounts in orderly shape and readily found by using a filing cabinet or a steel personal file box. Many sizes available at the Echo Office, Stationers and Printers.
The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed Rose Olson administratrix with the will annexed of Carrie Thorson Deceased on December 22 1961. All debtors must pay the estate and creditors must present their claims for allowance to the court through attorney W A Antes of West Union Iowa.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Sven Blockhus, deceased, late of Clayton County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims will present them duly authenticated to the undersigned for allowance and file in the office of the Clerk.
District Court notice filed by Gordon Mosby and attorney H K Roggensack. Clerk H H Ward records the action dated December 22 1961. Official notice appears in the court records with case or filing references.
Memoriam notices honor Mrs Nel lie Carpenter of Clermont on her birthday with a prayer for protection and blessing. Also remembered is Henry E Larson who died one year ago, noted as still present in memory and love. Family members offer thoughts and condolences in a tender, religious tribute.
Thank you notes from Mrs. Arden Greener and Alan Jay express appreciation for cards letters and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home. Also thanks to Rev Caspers Arden Greener Mrs Russell Friederich and Douglas West for the 25th wedding anniversary program and open house.
Gratitude notes from Mrs. Lyle Leath of Rockford Illinois and Wanda Hofer recount thanks for birthday cards, hospital visits, and gifts. Mentions plans by Walter Mitta and children and expresses appreciation for well wishes and hankie shower from friends and relatives.
Mrs Ole Olgon remains a patient at Postville Community Hospital after a Sunday admission. Mrs Celia Kohls returned home Sunday from the same hospital where she had been hospitalized for one week, being taken home by Mr and Mrs Clarence Kohls of Strawberry Point.
The State University of Town will award about 445 degrees at the midwinter commencement on February 3 at 10 a.m. in the field house. One honoree is Alvin Nus of Arlington, receiving a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.
Milton Johnson, 30, of Decorah, a State Highway Commission employee, was named Clayton County engineer by the Board of Supervisors on Monday. He succeeds Philo Tucker, who served six years and was named Clinton County engineer.
Marian Bilden changes address to 1121 North Kensington Street Apt 7 Arlington VA 22201 valid as of today. The update lists Arlington in Virginia with ZIP code and confirms a new residence.
Elgin Local News lists Tuesday morning visitors at Mrs Eldon Schroeder’s home as Cradle Roll mothers and their children. Attendees include Mrs Raymond Boleyn with Kevin and Kimberly Miller, Mrs Robert Boleyn with Carey and Shelley, Mrs Walter Germann with Jo and Lynn, Mrs Carlton Krueger with Debbie, Mrs Bur nie Ecklund with Robert Danny and Tonia. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollock visiting Chicago Friday to Monday with Dr and Mrs William Schoenheider. Tuesday evening dinner guests were Rev and Mrs Eldon Schroeder and Rev and Mrs Harry.
Rev Haas named new pastor at Summer First Baptist Church with changes in church leadership and local clergy roles noted.
A six inch water main broke on Main Street near the George Hanson corner where a storm sewer crosses the street. The frost depth was at least 3.5 feet and水 users are advised to keep a small flow of water to prevent freezing while authorities assess the cause and anticipate further trouble as frost retreats.
The State Tax Commission proposes a five point plan to operate more like a business. The measures include delegating authority to department heads, upgrading personnel qualifications and salaries, income and sales tax returns microfilming, faster auditing to cross-check with IRS, and greater use of data processing. The report also notes Iowa high school teacher salaries averaging 5450 for men and 5000 for women, with superintendents averaging 2450 and principals around 6700.
County attorneys invited by Attorney General Evan Hultman to a Des Moines workshop on welfare problems February 2. The focus includes Aid to Dependent Children and diverting fathers. Hultman aims to reduce man hours in welfare cases by engaging responsible relatives in court on civil and criminal charges.
Governor Norman Erbe opposes unmarked police cars as unfair. Iowa safety chief Carl Pésch backs scrapping 14 unmarked patrol cars, one per district, amid Sheriff Association protests. United States Rep Neal Smith proposes a nepotism ban across federal offices, noting it would be the first such bill since 1900.
The state fish and game conservation commission plans an aerial deer survey to gauge population trends in Iowa. Backed as experimental, officials expect annual implementation if results prove satisfactory. Interstate note reports 29 percent of Iowa’s proposed 710 miles of the national interstate highway system.
Iowa stands well above the national average in new highway construction with about 28 percent of the 41,000 mile network open to traffic. Iowa has 204 miles of interstate open, 5 miles of super highway underway, with 25 miles opening this year and 30 more slated for 1963. Surveys cover 236 additional miles and manufacturing value in Iowa plants reached 7.4 billion dollars in 1961 with cash receipts around 7.0 billion.
A fragment indicates the Towa Development proposal would cost more than the budgeted amount. It mentions per-resident payment estimates around 907 dollars and references a taxpay context tied to a federal budget submission. The readable text is incomplete and names no formal entities beyond generic terms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.