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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1966

Page

4

Notice and Ads From Local Shop Entries and Legal Notice

A garbled mix of local ads and notices lists various shops and services including chain saws from HOMELITE dealers Kling ers Sport Shop in West Union, seed varieties from Super-Craft Seed Cam, a wedding gift promo with free cards and photo, and a legal notice from the Probate Court in Tama County about the estate of Peteloson. The text includes thanks from a family for prayers and support to Mrs Harold Opsand.

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Statewide civil rights reform and county mergers debated

State leaders discussed amendments to empower the Iowa civil rights commission to handle sex discrimination cases and ensure equal employment opportunities for women amid a growing economy. Senator David Stanler urged voluntary county mergers by vote to save costs, noting current barriers prevent such consolidations.

National Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Peters Iowa David Stanler Muscatine Stanler

Town Audits Narrowed to Fees and Accountability Plan

State Auditor Lorne Worthington seeks legislation to raise audit eligibility to towns with 1000 or more residents, expanding from current 2000 cutoff. The move would let either a private CPA firm or the State Auditor handle audits, amid findings of late postings, misallocated funds, and weak accounting in several towns. A separate note covers Manpower Development Council training efforts, reporting rapid completion of contracted training and potential expansion if a federal grant is approved, with 300 additional trainees and 23 percent of slots reserved for association members facing shortages.

Lorne Worthington OPA State Auditors Office Staal Jekubauskas Dit Manpower Develop Orfemactnemt Upsand I2s Jakubauskas Reseowwats Jakubau Association

State official outlines school aid recommendations

All State superintendent Paul Johnson has presented preliminary recommendations to the state board on what to seek from the legislature for school aid. Proposals include boosting state aid to local districts from 42.6 million to 91.0 million annually, raising special education from 2.5 million to 4 million, increasing Vocational Education operation funds from 2.4 million to 5 million, and allocating 18 million for two years for building projects at new area vocational schools. Other items and several candidates for state offices are noted.

Sehief Paul Johnson State Board of Public Johnson

Elgin Local News Dinner Guests Hit Weekly Visits

The Keith Kohler family were dinner guests Monday evening of Mrs. Ella Dummermuth and Tuesday they visited in the Dennis Meyer home. Jeff and Joni Lehman spent Sunday in the Ivan Anderson home. Kenneth Blockhus family joined Oliver Larson and others for Sunday visits. Oelwein visitors stayed several days in the Walter Medberry home. Julie Frieden and Juli Johnson stayed overnight with the Oliver Larson family Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Page visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Moore. Bernita Moore joined Wm. Moore for Sunday lunch in the Moore dorm. Mrs. Ed Johnson and Mrs. Ole Reierson visited Mrs. Mary Martin in West Union Monday. Bertha Lehman and Metta Krueger spent Friday afternoon with Anna Schupbach.

Elgin Keith Kohler Ella Dummermuth Dennis Meyer Jeff Joni Lehman Ivan Anderson Kenneth Blockhus Oliver Larson Margaret Riper Sid Walter. Oelwein Walter Medberry Julie Frieden Juli Johnson Donald Page Myron Moore Robert Moore Bernita Moore Wm. Moore Ed Johnson Ole Reierson Mary Martin West Union Bertha Lehman Metta Krueger Anna Schupbach

Classic Car Lot Ads Highlight Buicks and Chevys for Sale

A vintage ad slate lists numerous used cars from 1958 to 1965, including 1965 Buick Electra 225 with air conditioning and power features at 1900 off price, 1964 Buick LeSabre two-tone sedans, 1963-1965 Chevrolets with V8 engines and Power Glide, and a 1959 Bel Air with V8. Descriptions emphasize one-owner histories, low mileage, color names, and drive-ready condition.

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