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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
2
Fayette County Board proceeds with granting permission for natural gas pipelines under county roads with minimal disruption, requiring restoration of roads after crossings. The board also approves tax relief for Archibald Lowmen’s estate and schedules hearings while addressing road and highway funding, road projects, and personnel appointments.
The Elgin town council met in a special session at the town hall at 9 00 with Mayor Short and Councilmen Klingman Muehlethaler Milford and Wilson present Ab noy Councilman Capper The council discussed improvement of State Highway No 172 within city limits Attest Leo Friederich Town Clerk May 22 1961 session at town hall with Mayor Schore emda and Councilmen Kling Muehi Leon Shepard Interstate Power Co represented about new street lights and extra monthly cost It was decided Interstate Power Co to prepare accurate monthly cost figures for future discussion The town attorney found a resolu tion left by the council to examine and approve by signing unsatisfactory The resolution was returned to the State Highway Commission with a letter noting requested changes The council found the notice of hearing for supplemental tax levies and sewer bond issuance of 64000 had been published May 10 1961 in Elgin Echo No protests were filed The motion carried 4 0 The mayor read the ordinance The rule requiring three readings was waived 4 0 In favor Ordinance No 198 adopted Mulford seconded The mayor declared it adopted Muehlethaler seconded the adoption of a resolution for issuing 23000 Sewer Improvement Bonds The roll call passed 4 0 The mayor declared the resolution adopted and the meeting adjourned.
Community members from Ti Bilden Joseph Reierson and neighboring households shared weekend and holiday hospitality. Attendees included Edblad family guests, Moore and Metzger households, Kingsman relatives, and Olson, Ham, Hoag, and Reierson relations. Memorial Day picnics and confirmations marked a season of visits, dinners, and socializing in Mabel, Springville, Postville, and nearby towns.
Community debate centers on consolidating Owén Forum schools with Arlington Public School. Four merger proposals under consideration include a Valley Community Schools union with Clermont Elgin Wadena, with strong interest from both Valley and Arlington leaders, plus a seven member board plan and attendance center reorganization. Valley reports solid finances, enrollment around 910, teachers with master degrees, and a proposed Arlington area presence to boost enrollment and efficiency.
A garbled insurance department notice lists a New York company filing sworn statements as of December 1, under Chapter 315 Title XX of the Code. William E. Timmons certifies the insurance filings and conformance with provisions.
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