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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
5
Rep David Stanley of Muscatine urged Iowa Governor to convene a one or two day special session to appropriate money for the medical aid to the aged program. He warned failure to fund the program risks millions in federal matching funds and called lawmakers’ inaction a cruel joke and bad faith.
The Wadena Presbyterian Church lists church school Tie and Youth Fellowship events. Cub Scout Pack 120 meets Monday with Dan, Mrs. Bernard, and Mrs. Marola Hal noted among organizers.
The state executive council approved pay bracket increases affecting about one third of 6000 state job classifications. Comptroller Marvin Selden Jr said the move aims to align state salaries with private industry. The 1961 legislature approved a budget funding raises for most state workers.
Five students at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Meriminton were honored during the Annual Honors and Awards reception. Dr and Mrs Wolf hosted a dinner Saturday for family and guests in Des Moines. Lt. Wolf traveled to Lakewood by plane Tuesday. Mrs Engman and Pamela will stay another week.
O M Blockhus, 72, died Sunday morning at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City where he had been hospitalized since February 27. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs Kasper Hanson Norma Serene. Funeral arrangements were noted for Lutheran Church with details pending.
A small wedding anniversary gathering was held by Mr and Mrs with their children in a local community venue. Attendees celebrated the enduring union with congratulations and well wishes for continued happiness.
Kent F lb was chosen as an orientation leader amid efforts to ease newcomers into campus life. The selection highlights student leadership and programs aimed at helping new students settle in and engage with university activities.
An SSA representative will be at the West Union Court House on June 6 13 20 and 27 from 10 am to noon to assist residents with applications for federal old age survivors or disability insurance benefits and to issue original and duplicate social security cards and employer identification numbers.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Durocher Westy Union Mr and Mrs Walter Tateober Clermont Mrs Emma Gray Madison Wis and Mr ond ae G J Mosby and Carol leave today Wednesday for Inwood to attend the funeral for Roy Younker who died suddenly Sunday morning He is a brother of Mrs Mosby Mrs Durocher and Mrs Gray They will return home Friday
Local students honored at the convocation were Dorothy Day Arlington Robert Cook Clermont Dixie Burden and Rose Sadler Postville recognized for scholarship readership and participation in extra curricular activities during the All-College Honors Convocation on Monday afternoon May 2 A reception for honor students their parents and faculty followed in College Commons
The final date for filing applications for the Korean Bonus was fixed as December 1, 1960. House File 308 proposed extending the filing period to December 1, 1962, introduced February 1961 in the 89th Iowa General Assembly which adjourned in May 1961. Late-filed claims dated after December 3, 1960, are classified as late and cannot be processed unless extended by a future session. Veterans are urged to apply. late claims await action by the 60th General Assembly due early 1963.
Walter Lehman and Harry Johnson of Elgin Furniture Store spent last week at Clayton installing linoleum and tile floors and wall tile for the new Rocky's restaurant. Arthur Herrling of Wadena Lumber Co supplied building material. This shows small town firms can compete if they are inclined and provide satisfactory service.
The G J Mosby Lawrence Knutson and H M McMillan entertained at a picnic dinner Sunday at West Union Country Club. Guests included the Duane Frieden and Cutford Gisleson families. Two men built a tonized golf cart for the fire four from Crosley engine and scavenged parts.
William A. Kneeland of Postville State Bank has been appointed to the state Banking Board by Gov. Norman Erbe. He will take office July 1 for a term of years. Kneeland hails from Clermont and previously served at Farmers Savings Bank before moving to Postville.
Swimming lessons at the Upper Iowa University pool in Fayette start June 5 with sessions at 9 00 and 10 00 am from June 6 to June 23 inclusive. The first week will be omitted due to Bible school conflicts, and those wishing to swim in the last two weeks should contact Dean DeSart in Elgin. Mothers are needed as chaperones each day.
The service of worship at St Pauls Methodist Church will include the dedication of the members pledges as part of the Eu Member Canvass conducted by the Church Stewards the week of June 4. Members will receive pledge cards in the mail to be filled out and brought to the special service this period.
The Fettkether family from Ames has moved to the former John Falk house here. Veterinarian Fettkether, a recent Ames graduate, arrives with two children Becky aged six and Jeanette eight months.
Louis Halverson of Hopkinton has accepted a counselor position at Stoughton High School Wisconsin. He served Hopkinton for three years as principal and counselor. He is the son of Mrs. Albert Halverson.
Degrees and certificates were awarded to 992 students at the 90th annual commencement program at Iowa State University on May 27. Awards included 29 Doctor of Philosophy, 63 Master of Science, 61 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and 17 Bachelor of Architecture degrees. Nearly all others were Bachelor of Science. Graduates represented 32 states, the District of Columbia and 14 foreign lands. Notable entrants listed include James Loomis Arlington Industrial Engineering son of Everett Loomis Kenneth Mettkether Doctor of David Gutcher Clermont Forentry son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher Richard Lenth Luana Aero space Engineering son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Lenth.
A special Masonic meeting is announced with details on time and location to be provided. The notice references the St Paul area and a dinner following the gathering.
The 4H clubs in Fayette County plan annual tours with members hosting and visiting each other. They will discuss feeding judging fitting and showing and other items. A picnic at noon and a softball game follow each day. Tentative schedule includes Westfield Fairfield Smithfield Union Windsor Clermont and Wadena.
Virgil Miles suffered a deep cut on the back of his left hand last week. The wound required about 16 stitches and limited his ability to work shortly afterward.
The Pekin Jaycees on May 18 started ball paint pen sales to fund a college scholarship. Lestie L. Pulfer, an Elgin High School graduate, chairs the project. The award aids one Pekin Community High School graduate yearly who ranks in the top third, desires college, and needs financial help. Scholarship amount aligns with the highest tuition and books at Illinois state-supported colleges.
The Town and Country Club met Thursday evening May 18 at Mrs. Dean De Sart's home. A discussion on neighborly conduct followed. Devotions by Mrs. Arthur Amundsen. Attendees considered attending the Oelwein Women’s Club play on June 6 in Oelwein. Members urged to contact Mrs. Reuben Steffens if interested. A dinner and movie plan for June was approved. Mrs. William Nelson Jr presented a program on Movies and TV Violence and its effects on Children.
Two NE Iowa men received baseball awards at Iowa Weslyan College athletic honors day on May 23. Jim Follon of Volga and Byron Johnson of Arlington were recognized for their baseball achievements.
Congratulatory note for Valley Valley seniors. pictures not available this week for publication. If the Echo can include portraits, they will be published.
Sixty two Valley High seniors concluded their high school careers with a Thursday graduation in the Valley gym before a large audience. It honored the class of 1961 for completing four years, presented awards to top scholars, and recognized standout athletes and leaders including Janet Gehring as valedictorian and Carol Swenson as salutatorian, with special prizes for citizenship, leadership, and academic merit.
Guests at the Geor Oyle home were Mr and Mrs Robertine Wad Tan.
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