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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
5
The governor vetoed a bill that would have exempted fuel used in grain drying and processing, a move tied to avoiding an expected estate deficit as the legislature overspent by nearly a million dollars beyond the governor’s recommendation. If not vetoed, the measure could have become law without the governor’s signature, and the veto was issued on the last day for action.
Safety commissioner Carl Pesch announces a new Iowa Point system requiring a hearing before an Iowa highway patrol officer for any driver convicted of moving violations within a year. The officer may suspend the license or place the driver on probation or issue a warning. A one point deduction is possible for a year without violations, with the plan taking effect on June.
Tulsa Oklahoma and Waterloo plan a fishing vacation as described in fragmentary notes. Names and places appear, but details are incomplete. The item reads as a casual report of a group plan with limited context and missing events or outcomes.
In a Sunday game at St. Lucas, the home team won 4 to 2 with Tommy Barker credited as the winning pitcher. The schedule lists June 15 Wadena at Elgin, June 18 Gander at Elgin, June 20 Waucoma at Elgin, June 22 Fayette at Fayette, June 27 Hawkeye at Elgin, June 29 Alpha at Alpha, and July 6 Bushwackers of St. Luces at Elgin.
The 94th annual Groth family reunion will be held Sunday June 18 at Phelps Park Decor ed. A picnic dinner starts at 11 30 with guests bringing their own dishes. Coffee and soft drinks are supplied. A business meeting follows dinner.
Clayton County 4-H calendar lists events for the State Boys 4-H Short Course at Iowa State University Ames with poultry and dairy activities. Highlights include a 10 am poultry event, a Monday fair sounds, June 19 Merion Happy Hustlers, June 20 dairy committee supper at 7 pm in the Farm Bureau Building, and county 4-H committee meeting at 8 pm. June 21 district swine producers Park-A-Que National at 7 pm and a Club tour by Cheery Va Pioneers 4-H at 7 H.
The June 10 drawing at 8 pm and 9 pm produced winning numbers 1 207 902 and 856 1876 29 1601 522 184 1064 213 444 917 316 Ls 614 496 1423. Winners listed include J. M. Gehring George Nickels Havel Gehring and Bill Eimer. Jackpot claimed by Lantz.
Dr Kenneth Fettkether recently passed the state board examination and is now enrolled in Town Veterinary Medical Association. Regular professional credentials update confirms his membership and active status within regional veterinary circles.
A brief note states a library workshop will be held this week at the State University. The author plans to attend and return home Friday.
Don Fauser is constructing a 12 by 4 addition on the east side of the house adding a bedroom and closet. The work, described in the brief notice, specifies a small expansion and interior reconfiguration.
Ashman in charge of local area named acting manager for the Elgin unions. He will oversee operations in Elgin area in addition to duties in Clayton county.
A list of chaperons for Fayette swimming classes is published with dates in June. Mrs. Dean DeSart leads Monday June 1, followed by Mrs. Donald Caspers on Tuesday June 13, and others across June 14 to June 23 including Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen.
The Elgin Lutheran Bible school closed Friday June 9. Sunday program at 10 30 featured classes on Gods Holy Law the ten. Teachers included Glen Medberry 1 2 Richard Hofer 4 5 William Moore 7 8 Dean De Sart 7 8 Russell Wenger 3 4 Denryl Leonhart 41 4 1 pupils enrolled total. A time dinner followed at the church with children of non members and guests. Mrs Elmer Meyer assisted by Mrs Arlene.
A fragment notes a new address for Judy linked to Luther College in Des Moines Iowa. The entry mentions 1912 High Street and a Des Moines hall context, but details are incomplete.
Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church concluded on Friday June 9 with a picnic and fellowship. The program featured singing and a theme God First. Staff members included leaders for Beginners Linde Heckmann and Janice Durocher. Primary Lorence Muehlethaler Clarissa Miller Nancy Orth. Junior John Schaapen Oslage Ree Eldi Jon G Schroeder and Marlene Dur. Recreation director Hackmann Barbara Pianist Ruth Kohls. Lunch committee Clarence Muehlethaler. Superintendent May. Average two week attendance was 55.
Rev. Harold W. Gieseke of Chicago will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday June 18 during the 10:00 a m and 2 00 p m services. He serves as Secretary of Education and Publication for the North American Baptist General Conference with an office in Forest Park and previously led Dallas Texas and Lorraine Kansas pastorates. He will later evangelize at Town Baptist Youth Camp at Clear Lake June 19 Losses mention his wife Tee will visit Eldon Schroeder home.
At a June 12 meeting the local board of education approved Mrs. Paul Crandall to teach at Wadena likely as first grade for the 1961-62 year. resignations were accepted for Clermont third grade teacher Mrs. Aldora Anderson and Elgin fourth grade teacher Delores Eyont. Territory transfer from Volga to Valley District approved by Clayton County board includes farms of Patterson Probert Probert Hansel and Shaffer.
Rev Don Caspers will leave Sunday for Sioux City for the 106th session of the North Iowa Conference. Agenda includes reports on past year activity plans for the coming year and pastor appointments. Caspers serves on the Conference Board of Ministerial Training Board of Christian Education and Christian Social Concerns. Bishop F Gerald Ensley of the Iowa Area will preside.
Miss Dorothy E Busching of Stanwood has been appointed County Extension Assistant in Home Economies work in Fayette County starting July 1 subject to State Board of Regents approval. Announcement by Albert Bodensteiner Payette county Extension Council chair and Dean Floyd Andre director of the Iowa Extension Service notes the post completes the Fayette County Extension Staff.
Sandra Lauer of Hawkeye was selected Fayette County Dairy Princess after a Payette County Dairy Promotion Committee banquet. Committee chair Ralph Plegenkwhle announced the win. Lauer, daughter of Arnold and Mrs. Lauer, was sponsored by Hawkeye Creamery and received a $50 prize. other contestants earned charm bracelets.
The Eigin Legion invites the public to a pancake supper this Thursday at the Legion rooms. Serving from 7 to 9, proceeds support Legion activities.
A notice states Legion A will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday to elect officers in the June election cycle. The event outlines officer selection proceedings and attendance by members.
The ALCW of Elgin Lutheran Church will meet at 2:00 pm on Thursday June 15. The cradle Toll department will be featured in the program. Mothers of children in the 4 year old Sunday school class are especially invited to attend.
Elmer Lantz, living above Elgin State Bank, buys a 46 by 10 Pathfinder trailer home. It is placed between the Gus Krueger and Mrs Lulu Schmid houses on Pleasant street and arrived Friday, set on concrete block walls.
Seventeen Fay ette County 4 H boys attend the Boys 4 H Shortcourse at Ames June 13 to 15. County President David Jellings led the Fayette delegation after a Pre Shortcourse workshop. Attendees include James Frieden Bill Schafbach Ronald Rodney Dennis Shaffer Bill Smith and Richard Fritz. They plan to return Thursday evening.
A Cedar Rapids tour featured thirty club women visiting local sites including the Quaker Oats facility Masonic Library Doll-A-Rama Sanitary Dairy and Lindale Plaza. The outing highlighted civic spaces and community institutions during a morning event.
A farm visit in Iowa County shows wheel track planting over rolling land reduces runoff by about 40 percent. The method, used for two years, allows earlier haying and better soil moisture. yields and labor costs compare favorably with conventional planting.
The Commissioned Baptist Youth Fellowship held its annual meeting on Monday night June 12 after a church lawn picnic. Officers elected: Terry Habeger president, Bob Zurbriggen vice president, Alyce Oelberg secretary, Anita Lehman treasurer, Martha Schaer pianist, Vicky Habeger assistant pianist, Linda Kolleger reporter to Crossroads.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Union met at Hugo Hackmann home on Wednesday afternoon June 7. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Carl Hackmann and Mrs. Max Lehman. Officers elected: Mrs. Hars ey Johnson president, Mrs. Elden vice president, Mrs. Edwin Krueger secretary treasurer.
The Tabitha Society plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering on June 21 with Devo by Mrs Selmer Erickson and music by Mrs Lena Wenger. Roll call and facts about local insurance benefits will be shared, featuring contributions from Mrs Harold Orth and Mrs Carlton Krueger.
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