Attorney General Rules on 1957 Ag Tax Law
In a far reaching opinion, Attorney General Evan Hultman holds that county boards of education can attach school rates, not maintaining a 12 grade system, since the agricultural land tax credit has not been paid in full. The 1957 legislature aimed to have all areas in districts with 12 grades by July 1, 1962 if credits were paid in full in a prior year. Hultman says the unpaid credit since 1957 makes the statute unenforceable, slowing district reorganizations. The 1961 legislature appropriated 11,250,000 yearly for ag land tax credits, totaling about 39.68 percent of payments. The credit reduces farm land school taxes, targeting no more than 15 mills. A proposed Memorial Union addition at the State University, to cost 46 million, would add 110 guest rooms and dining/conference facilities. The Iowa hotel, motel and restaurant association sought to block the project, with continued coverage on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atttorney
Evan Hultman
Hultman
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association
State Board of Regents
Car Collides With Deer on Kern Hill
Frances Gage of Wadena drove into a buck at the top of Kern hill last Wednesday evening April 4. The vehicle was badly damaged and the deer, estimated at 300 pounds, was killed. Justice of the peace Harry Johnson of Pleasant Valley confirmed the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gage
Wadena
Kern Hill
Harry Johnson
Community Club Meeting Plans Fly In At Valley Airport
The Elgin Community Club held its monthly meeting at the Legion and Auxiliary hall with 29 members and two guests present. Delegates decided to close Good Friday Services from 1 to 3 PM and announced a fly-in at Valley airport on July 1 with a new lighting system dedication on the same day.
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The
Elgin Community Club
Legion and Auxiliary Hall
the Valley Airport
Birth of a son to DeWayne Medberry family of three
Mr and Mrs DeWayne Medberry of Rockford Alabama welcomed a son born on the mother’s birthday April 6. The baby weighed pounds 10 ounces. The family now has two boys and one girl. Grandparents are Walter Medberry and Guy Goulds of Eikader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Medberry
Rockford
Walter Medberrys
Guy Goulds
Eikader
Wadena News Presbyterians and Legion Meetings Recap
The Wadena News reports a Sunday worship and youth fellowship at the Presbyterian Church and a tax debate scheduled for April 16. The American Legion Auxiliary met with reports, quilt projects, fund gifts, and plans for a pancake supper and turkey dinner. Community notices include hospital visits, travel, and local social events with numerous residents mentioned.
Tabithas Meet Wednesday at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society will meet at the Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon April 18. Hostesses will be Mrs. Lester Trautman Mrs. Hugo Hackmann and Mrs Lena Wenger. Music by Mrs Metta Krue rT. Mrs Eldon Schroeder will present the program entitled We Too Shall Live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Lester Trautman
Hugo Hackmann
Lena Wenger
Metta Kruert
Eldon Schroeder
lWe
Tertia Club Meeting Held April 2nd at Mrs. Everett Home
The Tertia Club met Monday April 2 at Mrs. Harry Everett's home with Mrs. Don Fauser assisting. Eighteen members plus one guest Wanda Meyer attended as Mrs. Francis Butikofer reported on Tender Tyrant by Carvetle. A coffee skit, minutes, reports on county convention and club aims were given. Plans were made for a May 5 tour to Dubuque including Trausch Baking Co Hillcrest Baby Ford and Monastery with lunch served.
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Tertia Club
Harry Everett
Don Fauser
Wanda Meyer
Francis Butikofer
Carvetle
John McMillan
Clifford Gisleson
Dubuque
Trausch Baking Co
Hillcrest Baby Ford
Dubuque Park
Monastery
Landas announce engagement of Carolyn Kay Meisner
Mr and Mrs William Landas of Fayette announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Kay to Pvt Lyle Dean Meisner son of Mr and Mrs Harold Meisner of Elgin The bride elect will graduate this month from Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids The fiance is stationed with the army in Colorado A fall wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Landas
Fayette
Carolyn Kay
Lyle Dean Meisner
Harold Meisner
Elgin
Paris Beauty Academy
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Valley High Student to Appear on Home Fare Show
Stanley Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Allan Anderson a Valley High sophomore is set to appear on the Cedar Rapids television program Home Fare on April 13. The invite honors his creative art aptitude and craft interest. He once ran a floral shop in the basement selling corsages and now handles wedding orders while taking part in chorus small groups band and dramatics. He hopes to offer complete wedding planning and home decor services in the future.
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Stanley Anderson
Allan Anderson
Valley High School
Cedar Rapids
Stan
Valley High
First Grade Reading Books End This Year At School
The first graders finished their last reading books for the year. Jimny Bond returned after a gland infection and spent a few days in the hospital. The class sent him cards. Lymm Smith was absent a week with illness. Continued to Page 8.
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Jimny Bond
Lymm Smith
Cansus
Jabeck
Return from Florida Visit by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kiple
Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple returned Saturday evening from Venice Florida where they spent five weeks in the homes of A F Swanson and Rose Reusser. They visited Key West Miami and Miami Beach and called on Rex Medberry in Brooksville Hubert O Brien in Clewiston and the Sutters in Taylor Missouri.
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Warner Aylsworth
North Freeman
Wisc
Bert Aylsworth
Anna Aylsworth
Mabel Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Ray Klingman
Rosese Pritchard
Johnnie Erickson
Richard Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Alice Hoag
Earl Kiple
Venice
Fla
A. F. Swanson
Rose Reusser
Kiple
Key West
Miami
Miami Beach
Rex Medberry
Brooksville
Hubert O'Briens
Clewiston
Wm. Butikefer
Fred Grimm
Qhuncy, TL
Ely
Easter Services in Elgin Invite Community
The Union hosts a Good Friday service April 20 from 1 30 to 2 30 p m at the First Baptist Church. On April 22 the Sunrise service begins at 8 00 a m at the same church. Local businesses close 12 00 to 3 00 p m for Easter observances. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Union
First Baptist Church
Elgin
Mrs. H Johnson Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. H Johnson hosted the Baptist Missionary Society at her home last Wednesday afternoon with assistances from Mrs. Max Lehman and Mrs. Carl Hackmann. President Johnson led with prayer and a scripture reading, Rev Eldon G Schroe gave a talk, followed by Romans 8 1 to 32. Contributing to the program were Mesdames Schaer Schroeder Erickson Schaer Krueger Krueger. Guests included Mrs Olaf Remmon Cresco Mrs George Vaughn Mrs Lena Cooley Mrs Ida Cummings Mrs Mel Kohler Mrs R P Strauch and Mrs Cornelius Reierson.
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Harry Johnson
Baptist, Missionary Society
Max Lehman
Carl Hackmann
Eldon G. Schroe
Mesdames
John Schaer
Eldon Schroeder
Social Hour Club meets at Medberry Home
The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Howard Medberry’s home on Wednesday April 4 with 17 members answering roll by reciting Bible verses. Mrs. Louis Becker Sr conducted due to absence of president and VP. Guests included Mrs. Alton Medberry Kenneth Medberry Wanda Emma Holzer Roger Howard John Grimm Gene Wenger and Brian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Medberry
Louis Becker, Sr
Mdms
Alton Medberry
Kenneth Medberry
Wanda
Emma Holzer
Roger Howard
John Grimm
Gene Wenger
Brian
Anne Dennler
Herbert Ash
Archie Howard
Leonard Heins
Louis Becker
Hilda Little
Good Attendance at WW I Vets Meeting
The Fayette County Barracks and the Ladies Auxiliary held a meeting Sunday April 8 at the American Legion hall with a picnic dinner at 1:00 PM and their respective meetings afterward. More than 50 members attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Barracks
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American, Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice for April 17
The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday April 17 at 2 00 PM in the Auxiliary room. Members are reminded to attend and discuss upcoming programs and activities.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Oldfathers to Teach at Manchester
Mr and Mrs Wallace Oldfather have accepted teaching positions in the Manchester school system for next year. They will teach mathematics. Oldfather established a Volga feed mill after World War I in 1945 and has run it since. He hopes to sell the business and move to Manchester in August. Both he and his wife plan to stay connected to the school.
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Wallace Oldfather
Manchester
Oldfather
Volga
Ae Wat Molar
Merchants Open Wednesday Evenings Starting May 2nd
Elgin merchants announce evening service beginning May 2 allowing customers to shop later on Wednesdays. Local business leaders say the change will boost late day sales and accommodate working residents.
WSCS Meeting at Caspers Home in Clermont
Clermont Methodist WSCS met Monday evening April 2 at Mrs. Donald Caspers home. The program titled The Responsible Christian Citizen was given by Mrs. Emil Schneider. Prayer and Bible reading were led by Mrs. Clarence Tatro. Ten members and two guests attended. A family supper is planned for April 16. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Eugene Robison’s home with co host Mrs. Byron Yaustin at o o'clock.
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Clermont Methodist Wscs
Donald Caspers
Emil Schneider
Clarence Tatro
Byron Yaustin
Valley High Students Shine At State Speech Contest
On March 31 five Valley High students competed at a state speech contest held at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. Maureen Baldwin earned I rating in humorous declamations while Bob Mott and Linda Krueger received II. Janice Anderson placed II in extemporaneous speaking and Marlene Anderson earned II in oratorical division.
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Valley High
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Maureen Baldwin
Bob Mott II
Linda Krueger
Janice Anderson
IL Valley
Marlene Anderson
Valley PTA Schedules Meeting After Spring Musical
The Valley Community schools PTA will meet May 1 after the Spring Musical at Valley High. The large group musical begins at 7:30 pm, followed by the PTA at 9:00 pm. Officers will be elected and a coffee hour will follow. All parents and teachers are urged to attend.
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PTA of the Valley Community Schools
Valley High Music Department
PTA
School Lunch Cooks to Become Certified
Town's school lunch cooks may become certified under plans of the State Department of Public Instruction. Starting this summer a certifying school lunch short course will be offered at Iowa State University at Ames. This is the third and most advanced course in a series of three to better qualify cooks to serve as managers of lunch programs.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa State University
Ames
School Board Regional Meeting Scheduled by Iowa Assn
The Iowa Association of School Boards will hold one of its 13 regional meetings. Officials invite school board secretaries and superintendents to attend the event in the northeast region.
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Iowa Assn. of
No Application Filed To Combine Depots
Local reports say the Rock Island railway plans to merge Elgin and Postville agencies. Protest letters to the Iowa Commerce Commission note no formal application has been filed yet, but are kept for reference if one arrives.
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Rock Island Railway
Elgin
Postville
Iowa Commerce Commission
Rock Island
Commission
Mrs Pollock Hosts Elgin Study Club Gathering
Mrs Thomas Pollock welcomed the Elgin Study Club to her home last Tuesday evening. The roll call featured "Current Events," with reports on the topic "Looking Into Furnace." Several members including Mrs Leota Welch, Mrs Belva Snyder, Mrs Thomas Pollock, Mrs Martin Wenger, Mrs Ge Moaby, and Mrs Guernsey contributed. New member Mrs C F Fjelstul joined as chair.
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Thomas Pollock
Elgin
Jackpot Winners Highlight Elgin Cash Drawing
Six winners shared the Elgin Saturday cash drawing jackpot with one recipient taking $50.00. The winners listed include Jack Adrian $50, Edward Johnson $10, and Mary Allen Elmer Meyer Art Catte Ton Conner Dummermuth each winning $5.00. Drawn numbers were 02 428 615 1038 176 1381 966 1495 284 1197 1673 809 1651 656 1282 1423 923 367 733 589 284 1243 795 37 1162.
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Elgin
Jack Adrian
Edward Johnson
Mary Allen
Elmer Meyer
Art Catte Ton
Conner Dummermuth
Practice teachers at Upper Iowa University placements
Thirty one Upper Iowa University students are practicing teaching in area schools. They live in the communities where they teach for nine weeks and participate in all school activities as regular faculty. Student teachers listed include LeRoy Luepker at Valley High Clermont Elgin Wadena, Jim Lang at Valley Junior High, and James Neeley teaching physical education in Arlington.
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Upper Iowa University
LeRoy Luepker
Masor
Valley High
Clermont - Elgin - Wadena
Jim Lang
Valley Junior High
James Neeley
Arlington
Frieden Makes Star Team
Dianne Frieden of Look basketball team was among six Iowans named to the Amateur Athletic Union all American team and chosen rookie of the year. Awards were presented in St Joseph Missouri Saturday night. Frieden, daughter of Floyd Frieden, helped Valley win the state championship in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Frieden
Look
Amateur Athletic Union
St. Joseph
Miss Frieden
Floyd Friedens
Methodist Circles Schedule Meetings in April
Circle Nora will meet at the church April 19 with hostesses Mrs Thomas Howard and Mrs Kathryn Brabham. Mrs Clifton Wilson will give the lesson. Circle Mary meets at Mrs Laurence Knudtson home with co host Mrs H A Crider and program by Mrs Walter Follett. Circle Rachel will be guests at the Illyria night circle April 6.
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Nora
Thomas Howard
Kathryn Brabham
Clifton Wilson
Mary
Laurence Knudtson
H. A. Crider
Walter Folett
Rachel
Illyria
Salesman seeks authority in a terse office exchange
A salesman laments lacking authority and asks to see someone with more power. The office boy replies that he has little authority himself, prompting a brief exchange that highlights limited clerical power in the workplace.
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Wadena News
Presbyterian Church
Cee
Aft
Sieoce
Eine
Legion
Madge Murray
Leo Herriman
Johnnie
Erickson
Arthur Herrling
John. Frey
Made Murray
Joy
Tabithas
Tertia
Robert Moore
Commerce Commission
Florida
Mrs. H. Johnson
Missionary Society
Medberry
Agn
Servid
WSCS
Caspers Home
Mrs. Pollock
Frieden
Methodist
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