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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
7
The Iowa General Assembly is enacting reforms to reorganize state government and reduce taxpayer costs. The move follows a Republican pledge to streamline functions and curtail the growing number of boards and commissions amid political patronage concerns.
Republican lawmakers push S. F. 379 to create a hybrid state department of highway safety combining police fire and state snooping duties. The measure would remove patrols and bureaus from several agencies, aiming to save about $100,000 annually through elimination and duplication cuts. A commissioner role would be created at $4,500 yearly.
Citizens and groups scrutinize the measure amid multiple cross currents as debate continues. Officials, opponents, and supporters discuss implications and potential outcomes as coverage moves to Page 6.
Ice went out on Turkey river near here Monday afternoon as water rose several feet breaking the ice in spots and forming small gorges. By mid afternoon all the ice broke free and moved downstream, with the water receding noticeably about an hour later.
The junior class play at the high school auditorium enjoyed by a large crowd features Betty Elkema as Mrs Macready and Kathleen Steele as Lee Julian. Cast includes Alfred Jacob Phillip Holden, Ardath Roberts Lee disguise, and Rob ert Wenger as suitors. Mrs Julian and Lee’s plot culminates with the $5 060 prize being paid and the landlady’s rent settled.
An essay notes that all animal life expresses joy after fulfilling its purpose. The hen cackles to announce the laying of an egg, showing pride in completing the task. The piece is attributed to Edward Fi and sourced from the Western Newspaper Union.
Local jurors drawn for the April term of court are Mabel Becker Sue Bovis Chas Ha beger Elgin Bertha Frisbie and Carl Mosby Clermont and 8 S Patterson near Brainard. They will report for duty Monday April 10. Judge Taylor will preside.
The Elgin high school basketball squad of twelve was guest at the Elgin Community Club Marth dinner meeting at Klingmans. Supt Roberts spoke on athletics, Coach Tate awarded letters to six players: Haas McMillan Kohls Christ Schup bach Schori. Other players present were Blockhus Wenger Zurbriggen Wenger Habeger Boleyn. Coach Wilkinson of Upper Iowa and Hawkeye Boys State notes were discussed. A brief business session followed before adjournment.
Mr and Mrs Matt Frey of Wadena received a package of 57 varieties of packaged foods to mark their 57th wedding anniversary. The surprise came from a company using the 57 Variety slogan which sends similar gifts to couples reaching their 57th anniversary for publicity.
Only thirty two Elgin residents voted in the school election. Directors H. H. Gilbertson and Max Hunsberger were reelected unanimously to terms that expired. Election board members were W. C. Falk C. B. Schori and K. J. Baumgartner.
Leslie Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Rex Roberts, was fatally injured in an auto truck collision on the Fayette West Union road. Vern Roberts was called to Fayette about 130 Wednesday morning with no further particulars available.
Harold Weibel, one of the first clarinets, will travel with the 85 musician Iowa State College band on a five day tour starting Sunday March 19. The group performs at Carroll Sac City Odebolt Ida Grove LeMars Sioux Falls 5 D Jackson Minn Spirit Lake Spencer Storm Lake Pocahontas and Webster City traveling in two large buses.
J. F. Maley county treasurer informs Echo that the office will grant full homestead credit to all taxpayers paying their entire taxes now. This follows a Town legislature act signed by Governor Wilson, allocating funds from the state general fund to the homestead credit program.
Mr and Mrs G N Schori of Elgin report their twelve year old cat vanished about three and a half weeks ago. Workmen found the cat buried under a straw stack upset by a high wind over three weeks ago. The cat was weak but alive and endured three foodless weeks.
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. H. H. Wolf's home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Clara Kuster reviewed the book South American Adventures. The next meeting will be at Mrs. W. C. Falk's home on March 28.
Elgin stores will close from 1 30 to 3 00 p m on Good Friday April 7 following a Community Club meeting Monday evening. Union services will be held at the Baptist church this year.
The Echo mailing list has been corrected up to the date of Monday March 13. Readers are asked to check the date on their paper and ensure it matches their last receipt.
Geo N Schori celebrated his sixty second birthday March 15 and welcomed several friends during the day. He remains in good health. Velma Grenaugh returned to Fayette Thursday after a stay with the Ed Medberry household.
Miss Maria Reimer will tell of life in Russia and her escape to America nine years ago during a Sunday evening talk at the Baptist church, sponsored by the B Y P U. The talk covers family experiences after the 1918 revolution, hardships from starvation and persecution, and the perilous escape with a companion. Reimer, German in lineage, is a Bethel College and University of Minnesota graduate teaching languages at Waukon Junior College. The sermon starts at 7 45 p m with no admission charge. an offering will be taken to cover expenses.
The dirt road east of Elgin along the Turkey river is in very poor condition after a late fall grading. A funeral for Samuel Butikofer required an arduous haul as attendees were moved by tractor attached to cars or by a dual wheeled stock truck, which made several trips from Jacob Gehring's residence to the church.
All Masons of northeast Iowa are invited to a special group meeting at Elkader on Thursday evening March 16. Brother B. F. Butler of Waterloo will speak on The Great Adventure in Government, the first in a series sponsored by the service committee.
The Elgin School reports various classroom projects and student updates. Primary room writers explore cotton weaving while fourth grade plans a broadcasting program. Fifth graders study US possessions with Alaska map work. Sixth grade finishes Early Writing unit and prepares for Wildlife Week reporting. Seventh graders craft travel scrapbooks and Margaret Rippon enters seventh grade. Autobiography notes reveal Anna Mae Schupbach born August 10, 1926.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Elgin opera house Friday evening for a shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hellum who wed on March 4. Lunch followed and the couple received many gifts. Mrs. Anna Schupbach has recovered from a two week illness. Dinner guests Tuesday evening at Mrs. Mary Matthys included Mr. and Mrs. B J Baumgartner Mr. and Mrs. Ern Baechler Mary Mr. and Mrs. Win Kohls and Lena Baumgartner in celebration of her birthday.
The Falbs of John Falb & Sons mark their thirtieth anniversary in the General Motors car business. Since 1909 they built a four-town network with Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac and Chevrolet sales, employing nineteen in Elgin Postville West Union and Clermont. They boast strong used car guarantees and steady staffing, and host an open house to celebrate.
Gilma Olson former home economics teacher in Elgin plans to travel to Los Angeles California in June to attend the International Luther League convention. Her speech topic is The Grace and Courage to Witness for Christ. Olson expects to graduate with a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota on June 17.
Richard Miller visits Hope Kinton on Monday for engagements while Mrs. Huilia Finely of Fayette to spend a few days with the Habeger family. The Droual Pallowship meet at the Baptist church parsonage Monday evening. Supt D B Roberts spoke on Ada Education. Elmer Pinney learned his sister Mrs. Math DeSart of West Union is ill with pneumonia and in hospital there. Father and Son Banquet set for Friday March 17 at the M E church with the Ladies Aid serving. President Smith of U1, U, to be guest speaker.
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