Legislative News Current Comment on Iowa budget
The Iowa General Assembly debated a two year budget totaling a bit over 13 million in expenditures. The Senate approved a larger appropriation than the House though still short of the governor and comptroller figures. A looming omnibus bill bundles many items. major bills and trucker opposition to new taxes on farm to market roads await adjournment at year end.
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Iowa Liquor and Beer Bills Move in House
Discussion on outmoded saloon era laws continues as liquor by the drink and beer bills face votes. The Senate backs a fish and game bill aimed at conserving Iowa’s dwindling wildlife, with Amendments generally favorable to protection efforts. Rep Dreessen of Crawford County engineered a Senate bill substitution to speed passage.
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Conservation Commission
Dewey
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Dreessen
Crawford County
Will Sparkle Aignin Okoboji and companion lakes revive
A fragmented note hints that Iowa's blue continued to last page may see Sparkle Okoboji and linked lakes shimmer again, suggesting renewed attention or restoration efforts to regional waterways and tourism.
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Herman Schupbach Heads Local Baseball Club
Elgin residents met at the town hall to organize for the coming season. Herman Schupbach was elected manager to succeed J. F. Berndt. W. F. Kohler was re-elected secretary and treasurer. Kenneth Evans was named equipment manager and Vernon Knight appointed water boy.
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Herman Schupbach
J. F. Berndt
W. F. Kohler
Kenneth Evans
Vernon Knight
Supervisors and Engineer Inspect Flood Damaged Road
Payette county board of supervisors and county engineer Thompson visited Elgin on an inspection trip Tuesday to assess flood effects on the river channel and the washed out road east of town. They noted the lower river cut may reopen after floods and discussed possible digging to redirect flow, with the Gilbertson brick house area prone to overflow and roadbed washouts when high water occurs. Plans from years ago to reroute the road to the high bank and build a bridge were abandoned.
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Payette County Board of Supervisors
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Elgin
H. F. Becker
Gilbertson
Streets Will Not Be Oiled For Several Weeks
Elgin town council purchased road oil months ago but oiling stalled for two to three weeks. No suitable graded gravel available to spread over the oil until Miller pits resume operation. Streets are dusty again though less oil is needed than last year, the first oiling in years.
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Elgin
Donald R. Boleyn Dies at 25 in Elgin
Donald R. Boleyn age 25 died Sunday evening at West Union hospital after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born March 27, 1912, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boleyn. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Elgin Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Zoschke officiating. burial in Elgin Cemetery. An obituary will be published next week.
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Sam Boleyn
West Union Hospital
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Elgin Baptist Church
Paul Zoschke
Elgin Cemetery
Landmark of Progress Tuberculosis Slides Shown Here
A set of Tuberculosis slides titled Landmark of Progress will be shown to high school students at 10 30 a m on Monday April 26 and repeated at 3 p m for public viewing. The pictures will be shown in a high school classroom and Dr H H Wolf will speak in connection with the illustrations urging public attendance.
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H. H. Wolf
Immunization Notice Sets Diphtheria Clinic at School House
The diphtheria immunization program, postponed earlier, will be held at the school house on Friday April 30. Keep the date in mind. The world is full of hard knocks, but take them all as opportunity.
Luther College Hosts Northeast Iowa Publishers Baseball Visit
About twenty publishers from Northeast Iowa visited Luther College on a Saturday. They attended Luther versus Wisconsin Badgers baseball games, with Luther winning 8 to 1 in five innings after a 60-50 first game. A luncheon followed in the gym with President Preus, faculty, and the college chorus and band performing.
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Arbor Day Proclaimed for April 30 1987 by Governor Kraschel
Governor Kraschel proclaims Arbor Day on April 30 1987 urging citizens and civic groups to observe the day with tree and shrub planting and to reflect on harmony between people and nature while promoting reforestation to convert marginal lands to productive use and benefit future generations.
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Remains Cheerful
The Pleasant Point Study Club and families gathered Friday night April 16 at Mrs. Albin Kimpston's home. Roll call offered garden tips, Joseph Hyden biography was shared, Harold Strong played a piano piece, and landscaping notes were presented. Lunch followed. the club organized in January with Mrs. Nydegger president, Mrs. Dinan vice president, and Mrs. Kimpston secretary. May gathering planned with Amelia and Zella Strong.
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Albin Kimpston
Kimpston
Joseph Hyden
Harold Strong
John Nydegger
Joe Dinan
Amelia
Zella Strong
Attend County Veterinarian Meeting in Fayette County
Dr and Mrs R A Crider attended a Fayette county veterinarians meeting at the Rex Hotel West Union Tuesday evening. Thirty six members and guests had a seven o'clock dinner and the men then held a business meeting. Dr P V Neusal of Blairstown spoke and visitors from Cedar Rapids Decorah Des Moines and Mason City attended. The ladies formed a theatre party while the men met.
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Fayette County
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Blairstown
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Des Moines
Mason City
Arbor Day Observed and Local Planting Plans
Arbor Day on April 30 invites all to beautify homes and public spaces by planting trees or shrubs. In Elgin, opportunities to plant abound and farmers forming a horse association bought a stallion to prepare for the season. The writer notes weather-related joint pain comparisons to Bob Burns relatives.
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Elgin
Becker Barber Shop
Bob Burns
Elgin Declares Clean-Up Week April 26 May 1
Mayor YH Becker proclaims Clean-Up Week for the Town of Elgin from April 26 to May 1. Citizens urged to remove ashes and rubbish to beautify the town and cooperate in observing the event.
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Elgin
F. Becker
Iowa to Observe Conservation Week Proclaimed
Governor Kraschel issued a proclamation declaring April 25 through May 1 as Iowa Conservation Week. He urged citizens to conserve natural resources and avoid selfish exploitation, calling for public vigilance and planning for intelligent use in the years ahead.
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Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Clean-Up Week Declared for Elgin April 26 to May 1
Mayor Becker designated Clean-Up Week in Elgin from April 26 to May 1 after Community Club suggestion. The goal is to remove ash and rubbish from town and encourage citizens to improve premises. Arbor Day aligns with the effort and offers chance to plant trees around the town.
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Becker
Elgin
Reo OY Heimay
Drake Relays Loom Large With Star-Studded Field
Des Moines prepares for the twenty-eighth Drake Relays on April 23 and 24 as eight Olympic stars four national champions and other top winners converge. The star lineup promises a record assault on Drake marks with balanced entries across events.
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Des Moines
United States
Drake
Farm market day sees lower turnout and weaker prices
Many farmers worked in fields last Saturday and Elgin market day attendance dropped about four tenths from the previous sale. A street sale on schedule prevented date changes. Horses sold slowly with a top around 160 dollars, down from about 180 recently. cows brought about 50 dollars.
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Elgin
John Cunningham of Volga City Is Dead
John Cunningham of Volga City died at his home last Thursday evening about nine o clock after years of poor health. The service was held at Sacred Heart church in Volga City on Sunday morning. Previously he lived in Elgin.
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John Cunningham
Volga City
Elgin
Sacred Heart Church
Library Benefit Dance Draws Good Crowd at Elgin
A Thursday evening dance at the Elgin opera house raised 30 for the Elgin Library. Music by Elgin's Little German Band drew a large attendance and library officers thank all donors and participants.
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Elgin
Elgin Opera House
Farm Debt Advisory Committee Meets April 30
Samuel Mosby announces Fayette County Farm Debt Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly session at the farm bureau office in Fayette on Friday April 30 at 1 PM. Meetings are held monthly.
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Samuel Mosby
Fayette County
Raen Helps Lawns After Helpful Spring Shower
A light spring shower Tuesday night improved town lawns still recovering from last year's dry season. Most lawns will need seeding and extra care to regain their former health.
All Iowa Masons to Meet in April Meeting Call
The 70,000 Masons of Iowa are called to meet by proclamation of the Grand Master in tiled meetings on Tuesday evening April 27. An outstanding feature will be the Grand Master’s broadcast over station WHO. Elgin and Clermont lodges will meet together at Clermont.
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Elgin
Clermont Ladges
Clermont
Wadena Teachers Named by School Board for Next Year
Warlena school board selects Supt. Reed Doughty and six teachers for the coming year including Mrs Zell Duncan Blanche Aeschuman Cecil Mannagan Erma Curkery Virginia Madsen and Trene Shover. Sale bills at the Echo office.
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Warlena
Brief Notes of School Events
School notes describe neatness charts with gold stars, students presenting flowers, second graders making health rhyme booklets and a Japanese frieze, and first graders copying A A Milne poems. Third to sixth graders cleaned the yard while fourth grade mumps absence. a music program planned. fifth grade finished geography and readers, with poppy posters due early May for a local contest.
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