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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1959
Page
4
Advertises wanted items including horse drawn machinery manure spreader New Idea wagon gang plow buggies harness shop equipment sewing machine horse robes two row corn plow mower silo filler and more. Requests state price kind and condition from Ed D Gingerrich Hazelton Town for contact. 26-28c
The Easter Bunny visits the Tall Corn Redemption Center in West Union for the Easter Toy Dept. Browse a variety of gifts available for purchase with Tall Corn Stamps or cash. 28-29c.
State News continued lists losses for party candidates including W J Johannes of Algona and Russell Eldred of Anamosa both Democrats, with Conrad O sindan? Stanton Republicans, reflecting state level political shifts.
A bill by Rep Bernard Balch seeks to setup process for a constitutional convention in Iowa. It would require a biennial vote every 10 years on whether to convene, with delegates chosen by population but at least one from each county.
A Iowa House public hearing debated moving high school sports to state DI supervision. Proponents criticized IHSAA rules as arbitrary while opponents argued national standards clash with state contests. Speakers cited parole bans and officer salaries, plus questions over salaries from associations.
The Iowa Senate confirmed Joe Gronstal of Carroll for the role of state superintendent of banking. The action appoints him to oversee Iowa banks and regulatory duties, marking a key leadership update in state financial governance.
Oskaloosa capped a bee for industrial development in Iowa during 1858 winning top honors for cities over 10,000 and the grand award. Presentations were made at the Iowa Development Commission's fifth annual clinic held in Des Moines. Community Chass awards went to North English Britt Forest City and Cherokee.
Research at the State University of Iowa compares Utes of Utah with the Cowichans of Vancouver Island to uncover why Ute children do not develop stuttering. Joseph L. Stewart reports findings suggesting parental speech patterns influence child stuttering.
Stewart notes Ute parents teach language without pressuring but encourage repetition during early speech. The article contrasts parental support with critical behavior, highlighting a native baby language using reduplications. Also mentions Nyriai Becta cooperative in Stanton and a calm safety record over 17 years.
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