Special News Letter From U S Capitol Terse Taxi Rates and Easter Observances
The narrative surveys Washington taxi rates and rider distances, noting 6000 taxis travel 625000 miles daily, with many drivers earning little. It then recalls Congressman Edward W. Pou's death at 70 after 34 years in Congress, including WWI losses, and details Easter Egg Rolling on the White House lawn with 48000 attendees, plus remarks on congressional letter responses and bill considerations.
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Washington
Justic
Congress
House
Pou
Mr. Haugen
Pow
Mr. Pou
White’ House
Dboys
White House
Diay
President
Fire damages roof as Hansberger house burns again
Sparks from the chimney may have caused a blaze at the Hansberger home, leaving a large hole in the roof. This marks a second incident after a similar fire weeks earlier with limited damage earlier.
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Boeer Homie Asse
Hansbar
Elgin Study Club elects officers for new year
The Elgin Study Club held its last season meeting at Mrs Rose Wolf s home on April 17. Members presented papers on prominent Iowa men and Herbert Hoover. Delegates to the county meeting at Oelwein on May 1 were elected. Officers for the coming year were chosen: President Bernice Falb Vice president Adelia Torkelaan Secretary Georgia Strauch Treasurer Myrtle Kohler.
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Elgin
Oelwein
Bernijcé Falb
Adelia Torkelaan
Sec'y
Georgia Strauch
Treas
Myrtle Kohler
Pris
Church Youth Program Committee and Speakers
The church youth program committee includes Rev. Snyder Viola Fox Otis Rothlisberger Elmer Meyer and Selection WW. Hymn Prayer Ed Klingman Hymn Scripture Reading John Christen Vocal Solo Edward Klingman Offertory Hilda Meyer The Old Home Down on the Farm Instrumental Short Talk Supt. Cottrell of Clermont Orchestra performs Special Instrumental Hymn and Benediction.
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Snyder
Viola Foxwell
Otis Rothlisberger
Elmer Meyer
Mra
Ed Klingman
John
Christen
Edward Klingman
Hilda Meyer
Cottrell
Clermont
Free dance program at Elgin Opera House April 21
Another free program at the Elgin Opera House is set for Saturday evening April 21 starting at 8 15. The Geminutes have arranged new numbers and dancers may join as soon as the floor is cleared. Ladies attend free while men pay the usual two bits plus one cent tax.
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Elgin Opera House
Geminutes
Ruroden and Halverson Tie Wedding in West Union
Alvina Ida Ruroden of Elgin daughter of Mr and Mrs Olaf Ruroden and Roy Halverson son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Halverson of Elkader were married Saturday April 7 in the St Olaf Lutheran parsonage West Union with Rev G O Mona officiating They were attended by Raymond Lantz and Geneva Christianson of Elgin The couple have not announced their future home location.
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Alvina Ida .Ruroden
Elgin
Olaf Ruroden
Roy. Halverson
Ervin Halverson
Elkader
West Union
St. Olaf Lutheran Parsonage
G. O. Mona
Raymond Lantz
Geneva Christianson
Gratitude to Elgin Fire Department and Neighbors for Help
Mr and Mrs Buard Hunaberger and Mrs Will Cooley of Iowa City thank the Elgin fire department and neighbors for prompt aid when a fire entered their home Sunday morning The visitors from Iowa City planned to stay several days with Mrs Rudy Lehman and return home Thursday
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Elgin
Will Cooley
Iowa City
Rudy Lehman
Corn Hog Contract Totals by Township in Fayette County
The county publishes corn hog contract listings this week with each newspaper showing its represented townships. Echo Enterprise covers Clermont Illyria and Pleasant Valley, listing contracted acres for 1982 and 1983, totals by township, and hog purchases while urging farmers to verify figures and report any errors.
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Bigweek
Echo- Enterprise
Clerm
Dcres
Fayette County
Eden
Auburn
Dover
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Union
Windsor
Bethel
Banks
Center
Fayette County League Organized Enters Nine Schools
Nine schools entered the Fayette County League and paid dues with schedules filed. Clermont Elgin Wadena Randalia Maynard West Union Hawkeye Waucoma and Fayette are represented. Maynard and Wadena lack the required six games for league championship eligibility. current games played include Randalia 4 and Randalia 6, Waucoma 1, Maynard 1, Wadena 14, Volga City 10, Elkader 7, and Wadena 3.
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Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Randalia
Maynard
West Union
Hawkeye
Waucoma
Fayette
Volga City
Elkader
Free Program At Elgin Opera House
A free program will be presented at the Elgin opera house Saturday evening April 21 at 815. Gordon Mosby and CG perform a cornet and trombone duet and a Christ Vocal Solo. Mrs. Nella Capper reads a Jane Fahey accordion solo Gustav Krueger and Marie Ruth Mosby perform a vocal duet. A Negro sketch by Erma Jane DeSart and Eileen Vena. A dance follows with gents 250 and ladies free. Local residents Mr and Mrs C L Young of Cedar Rapids visit.
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Elgin Opera House
Gordon Mosby
Christ
Nella Capper
Jane Fahey
Gustav Krueger
Marie
Ruth Mosby
Erma Jane DeSart
Eileen Vena
Annual Physical Training Exhibition At Elgin High
The Elgin high school gym hosted an annual physical training exhibition Friday evening with a large crowd. Miss Gitma Olson directed the program as bands played and grades 7 through 12 performed dances, stunts, and marching routines ending with a flashlight formation finale.
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Elgin High School
Gitma Olson
Aho
Marie Grimm
Geraldine Kohler
Eva Mae Frieden
Zella Boyle
Elgin
Republican Rally at Charles City Draws Attendees
The fourth district Republican organization will hold a rally at Charles City on April 27 at 8 p.m. at the courthouse. Homer S. Stephens of Clarinda, state chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, is invited to give the main address. Public invited.
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Fourth District
Charles City
Court House
Homer S. Stephens
Clarinda
Republican State Central Committee
Elgin Band Holds First Successful Practice Meeting
The Elgin band met Monday evening with nearly thirty members present. A. M. Waits was elected president, C. O. Christ vice-president, and Sheldon Boyle re-elected secretary-treasurer. Trustees chosen were Max Thoran, C. O. Christ, and Max Hunsberger. The group plans spring practices for summer concerts and August homecoming, followed by a lunch at the Coffee Cup Cafe.
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Elgin
A. M. Waits
C. O. Christ
Sheldon Boyle
Max Thoran
C. 0. Christ
Max Hunsberger
Transient worker completes long cut job and marries
The Echo recalls a nine month period when a transient at the J I Phillips farm cut tree tops left by tie cutters. He worked almost every day, then left for Lincoln to marry and take a lengthy east and Canada honeymoon. The tale ends with an implied moral.
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J. I. Phillips
Lincoln
Nebr
East
Canada
CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OR TOWNSHIP OFFICES NOTICE
Notice to candidates that to have names on the June 4 primary ballot they must file nomination papers and affidavits with the County Auditor by May fourth, under Section 647 of the 1981 code.
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May &Rd
East Clermont Luther League Program Preview
The East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday program on April 22 at 8 PM featuring songs by the W. W. Society, readings by Arthur Helgerson and Florence Erickson, piano solo by Verla Gunderson, and remarks by Rev. Gunsten plus the secretary's report and collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Luther League
G. Gunatan
Lutheran Church Notes April Schedule
The notice lists church events: April 20 Marion 8 o’clock Luther League. April 22 Norway 11 o’clock English services. April 27 St Olaf Chapel 8 o’clock Luther League. April 29 Marion 11 o’clock English Mission services. Come to church. all welcome. Pastor S J Strandford.
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Marion
Luther League
Norway
St. Olaf Chapel
S.J. Strandford
Town retailers required to obtain license under new tax law
Retailers must secure business licenses under the fresh gale tax law. Application blanks are to be sent to state headquarters by April 20. Extra blanks are available at the Echo office. DR and Mrs H H Wolf and son plan Sunday departure for Chicago to visit relatives and friends.
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Echo Office
H. H. Wolf
Burton Terry
Chicago
Fayette County Play Day and Court Actions Highlight Week
Fayette county School Masters Club hosts the annual play day on May 19 at the county fair grounds in West Union with an igland parade masiad concert massed flag and eighth grade commencement. Court activity includes jury cases next Monday and pending peti jurate while multiple arrests for intoxication false checks and rape are noted along with recent marriage licenses issued in Fayette and Oelwein communities.
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Fayette County School
Supt
L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
tWll
Wil Sing
C. E. Fuller
Iowa State Teachers’ College of Cedar
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
Weat Union
Petii Jurate
Joe Parry
St. Lucas
Waucoma
H. J. Nehring
Beve- Dennariss
Peter
Oelwein
Elgin Mayor Urges Waste Cleanup This Spring
Elgin residents are asked to burn or cart away rubbish around homes or businesses to keep streets clear. Dumping into gutters or layings is prohibited and dumping above the river bank is unsightly. privileges may be discontinued if ignored. Mayor H. F. Becker signs the notice. Read Echo advertisements to save money.
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Elgin
H. F. Becker
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U. S. Capitol
Washington, Yaxis
Edward Poa
Edward W.poa
North ‘Carolina
Thin City
Hansberger
Church OF Youth Program
Ruroden,halverson
Ourieas Gmaka
Fayette County League
C. L. Young
Cedar Rapids
Margaret
Chas. Capper
Max Thomwnn
Faith & Sons
Jenaen
TWP
East L. A. Program
Lutheran Church Notes
George Wildehaer
Nehring
Wildehaer
A. B. Carter
Amy Leuvetag
D. E. Destival
Hazelton
Donald Murray
Belfors Justice of the Peace
John T. Riley
District Court
Howard Roberts
Clara Gorman
Walter K. Holtzman
Helen Dorothy Schumack
Nicholas J. Rogge
Rosé M. Aliant
Carlton Green
Frances Hindal
Manchester
Echo
Marchant
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