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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
3
The Sifting Committee critiques joining alien counties for political gain and warns that incumbents face altered fortunes with any new county groupings. One county districts fear pairing with others, creating a major legislative challenge. The reapportionment process risks producing lame duck office-holders in the legislature and Congress.
The Iowa legislature shows complacency and speed with major appropriations, economy, and smooth business under Governor Wilson’s praise. Public interest wanes as fewer women attend sessions, while galleries host thousands of school children learning civics and government from the floor.
A group of youngsters in the balcony rise as a class, then bow after a formal presentation. The moment caps a ceremonial display with orderly performance and public acknowledgment.
The legislature debates a humorous yet pointed file of bills headed by House File 388 which would pension all taxpayers based on half their forty year average. The measure aims to spotlight welfare trends and faces many amendments. Governor Wilson recently filled several appointive posts, including M W Ellis as state banking superintendent and two highway commissioners A A Hurst and H J Ahlers. M Earl Rath and Dr F F Smith were named to six year terms on the basic sciences examiners board.
All members except one attended the Woodland Progressive Study Club gathering at Mrs. L. H. Appelman’s home with Mrs. Roy Swenson assisting. The program opened with The Wearing of the Green and a scripture, then a roll call on state capital, a St Patrick’s reading, and a Home Furnishings lesson by Mrs. J L M Hovland. Guests included Mrs Arthur Nelson Mrs Glen Nygaard and Thelma Lyngaas.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Paschen marked their 67th wedding anniversary at their home near Hanlontown last week. He is 92 and she 87, and they have resided on the same farm for 57 years.
Numerous social items, church activities, and local events are recorded. Neighbors hosted a quilting gathering for Mrs. Andrew Nord. visitors came to Mrs. Elvira Johnson. Union Church Guild met. Dan McNeil funeral details and survivors listed. St Patrick’s church and St Peters activities noted. Red Cross sewing planned. Fayette wool growers meeting. farm incidents and local curiosities also mentioned.
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