Washington the capital grown beyond its bounds
Washington has swelled from about 350000 to over a million in the city and around 1800000 in the metro area. The metropolis bears a cosmopolitan population but faces crowded streets high rents and a shortage of food and beer, while its government remains unrepresentative locally and Congress weighs granting voting rights to District residents.
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WaAsumnatos
Bigweat
Voline
Washington
Senate
House
Bkeus
Slomberg
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Lune
Capitol
British Purchasing Agency
Russian Purchasing Agency
Congress
Republican Judicial Nomination Inches Forward in Iowa
The Republican state convention named Justices Theodore G. Garfield and Ralph A. Oliver and Charles F. Wennerstrom to run again, facing Democrats Richard F. Mitchell Paul W. Richards and John W. Anderson. David M. Elderkin led the keynote as the fall campaign began with party resolutions calling for wartime limits removal, equal opportunity, less deficit spending, and veteran tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Ida
Theodore G. Garfield
Ames
Ralph A. Oliver
Sioux City
Charles F. ‘Wennerstrom
Chariton
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Paul .W. Richards
Red Oak
John ‘W. Anderson
David M. Elderkin
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Republi‘can Organization
Rollo H. Bergeson
Wayne M
Miller
Bergeson
Ropes
No Community Club Meeting This Month At Elgin
The Elgin Community Club will not hold its regular monthly meeting for August due to Homecoming preparations. Committees are busy with last minute tasks and activities surrounding the event.
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Elgin Community Club
Council Proceedings Elgin Iowa July 23 1946 Budget Action
Elgin Iowa council met to finalize the budget with Mayor Falk and four trustees present. No opposition to the published budget. clerk ordered to certify to the County Auditor for same figures. Adjournment motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Towa
Falk
O'Neill
Kohls
Dean
Muehlethaler
Schori
R. E. Kohler
Iowa
State of Iowa
Luchsinger
Jacob Hoover
Paul Larson
D. O. Dean
Elgin Echo
Crescent Electric Supply ‘Co
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Interstate Power Co
Hall Lights
F. D. Welch
Elgin Oil Co
Sheldon Kohls
Dack Adrian
Neptune Meter Co
BR. E. Kohler
Wadena Amateur Program Holds August Contest Night
The Wadena Community Club hosted an amateur contest on August 3 at the park with a $15 Saturday prize pool. Registration was at three local grocery stores. Winners included Dorothy Mattox, Pearl Johnson, Mrs. Hall, Lizzie Kohler, Ernestine Herrling, Marie Gehring, and Mrs. Cooley for first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Cooley
Bob Klingmen
Sharon Heyer
Lizzie Koh
John
Ted Winter
G.o9 Hall
Lizzie ‘Kohler
U2 Cooley
Lawrence Welch
Logan ‘Wilson
Chas. Miller
Chas. Whittembaugh
Clark Voshell
Real estate transfers list two property deals recorded as transfers
Alma Anderson transfers property to Vernon P and Eleanor G Anderson in a WD deed for 8500 dollars covering E 12NW and W 10 acres NW NE and SW NE and peads. tract in 24 95 7. Marvin H Davis transfers undivided 1 2 interest in Lots 7 and 8 in Clermont to Arnold Stumme for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Anderson
Vernon P
Eleanor G. Anderson
Marvin H. Davis
Arnold Stumme
Clermont
Local 18 Year Old Registrants July Listings
The month of July saw 18 year old local registrants including Paul Lavern Adrian Gerald David Gehring James L Capper and George Lavern. Christen of Elgin and the Muehlethaler families visited Rochester Minnesota with news that Mr Muehlethaler is improving and may return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lavern Adrian
Gerald David Gehring
James L. Capper
George Lavern
Christen
Elgin
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Paul Zurbriggen
Bobby Paul
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Rochester
Minn
Log Cabin for Fayette Co Fair on Fairgrounds
A 16 by 26 foot red oak log cabin with limestone fireplace and hand hewn shingle roof is being built on the Fayette county fairgrounds in West Union to display period relics from 0 to 100 years ago. Chair L. D. Huen leads the fair board committee Carl Palmer and Grant Lauer among others. Jacob Louis Kohler of Decorah directs the local workers and fair board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Farm Index Jumps 45 Points in Month
The broadest price advance ever seen in one month occurred in July due to the temporary suspension of OPA price controls. All sections rose with corn hogs beef cattle leading. The prices received index stood at 260 on July 15, up 45 from June and 14 above the prior high of 248.6 reached in July and August 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Dibble Visit and Vacation Travel Highlights
Mr and Mrs C M Dibble of Spokane Wash arrived Monday to visit Mrs Dibble s father Ern Schari and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm B Miller of Clermont visited Sunday with Allen Habeger. Rey and Mrs Bruce Jones leave Tuesday for a two week vacation in Minnesota. Mrs H B Moore Janet Judy and Ruth Olson spend the week at Ed Bauder s and accompany him to Vinton for a fair visit with Dick Bauder.
Court filing seeks separate maintenance and property division
Elna Mee Lint files for separate maintenance for herself and children in Fayette County district court against Charles Mervin Lint, asking for debts, attorney fees, and costs. Carrie L Hulbert sues Myron Hulbert and Wilma Hulbert over real estate division, seeking judgments establishing rights of the parties in Fayette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of District Court
Elna Mee Lint
Charles Mervin Lint
Carrie L. Hulbert
Myron Hulbert
Wilma Hulbert
Fayette County
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
The clerk of the district court issued several marriage licenses in the past week. Delmar Ralph Stewart and Naomi Esther Christensen, both of Rendalia Wayne. Arthur Hurmance Sumner and Audrey Elaine Davis, Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the District Court
Delmar
Ralph Stewart
Naomi Esther Christensen
Rendalia
Wayne
Arthur
Hurmance Sumner
Audrey
Elaine Davis
Fayette
Mrs. F. DeSart Celebrates 85th Birthday Surrounded by Friends
Mrs. F. DeSart marked her 85th birthday on Tuesday August 6 with a day of surprises. Granddaughter Mrs. Ed Riser of Postville brought a full chicken dinner and stayed to share the celebration. Friends and neighbors visited throughout the afternoon and evening bringing fruit flowers and birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. DeSart
Ed Riser
Postville
DeSart
Two Homes Under Construction in West Elgin by Irvin and Metzger
Elgin residents Elgin Irvin and John Metzger are building two cottages in the west section of Elgin. one is already roofed and the other will be started soon. Lumber for the houses was partly salvaged from the former D. D. May farm home, now owned by Reynold Strong.
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Irvin
John Metzger
Elgin
D. D. May
Reynold Strong
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight For Elgin Unit
The Elgin Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting tonight August 8 to finish planning for homecoming. A good attendance is desired as this meeting is a week earlier than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
American Legion Auxiliary
Johnsons and guests vacationing at Glacier Lake Minn
Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Marjorie with Mr and Mrs Lou Johnson of Steamboat Rock are vacationing at Glacier Lake McGregor Minnesota. Mrs Wm Reardon and Mrs Delos Hamann of Farmersburg called Monday afternoon at the home of Dr and Mrs D E Tinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Lou Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Glacier Lake
McGregor
Minn
Wm. Reardon
Delos Hamann
Farmersburg
D. E. Tinker
Towa Centennial Stamps on Sale Here
The new three cent Iowa Centennial stamp is now on sale at the Elgin post office. It debuted in Towa City with Gov. Robert D. Blue receiving the first sheet. The blue stamp features an outline of Iowa with the state flag and two corn stalks.
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Iowa
Elgin Post Office
Towa City
Robert D. Blue
State of
Canning Factory Rebuilds for Packing Season
The Elgin Canning Company prepared for the packing season by overhauling husking machines and other equipment, installing a Gulf Stream water heater for night cleaning, and repainting machinery and processing rooms. The opening depends on weather, with early fields expected to yield roasting ears by week’s end.
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Elgin Canning Company
Gulf Stream
Lehman Hardware Receives Fresh Orange Paint Job
Lehman Hardware and Helium Produce showcase a new orange coat with green trim applied last week by Geo Hanson and Elmer Benson. The front entrance approach between the show windows was repainted, brightening the storefronts for Homecomers as neighboring buildings along the street also receive new fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman's Hardware
John Luntz
Pete Anderson
Lehman
Geo. Hanson
Elmer Benson
Bicycle Rider Killed by Car in Des Moines
Nancy Pearson, 10, died in a Des Moines hospital after being hit by an auto on Saturday evening. The inquest found she rode after dark without lights and the driver was blinded by an oncoming car. Mayor Falr urges precaution for children on bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falr
Nancy Pearson
Des Moines
Fire destroys Elkader dairy farm buildings
Fire at Len Ha Ha Dairy in Elkader destroyed the barn granary hog house and machine shed owned by L. C. Leath. Fifteen to nineteen calves perished and 120 tons of hay along with milking equipment were lost. Authorities believe spontaneous combustion started the blaze and insurance covered only part. Capt Gerald Schori visited relatives before duties at Chanute Field. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Ha Ha
Elkader
L. C. Leath
Gerald Schori
Albert Schori
Chanute Field
Ill
Homecoming Kiddies Parade Held Friday at 2:30 PM
The kiddies parade for homecoming will take place Friday afternoon at 2:30. Paraders assemble at 1:00 on the lawn south of the furniture store, with four divisions including dolls, pets, bicycles, and comic entries. Children will receive a treat. organizers are Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler, Mrs. Roy Knight, and Myra Oliver Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Muehlethaler
Chm
Roy Knight
Myra
Oliver Torkelson
Homecoming Invitations Returned From Former Residents
Homecoming invitation cards mailed late are returning, with many indicating they will attend. Notables include F. E. Lehman La Porte City Alexander Pollock Chicago H Hackmann Maywood Chas Whitney Garner S O Blockhus Blooming Prairie Rose Reusser Des Moines Alfred Jenson Oelwein Mrs Myrtle Annel Chicago Mrs K W Hughes Chadwick IL Mr and Mrs Lester Green Rock Falls Al Mrs Alma Bernat Waukegan Fred Muehlens thaler St Paul Minn Many others sent regrets due to inability to attend. some cards still undelivered for lack of addresses. call Echo office if you have former residents' or friends' addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Lehman
la Porte City
Alexander Pollock
Chicago
A H. Hackmann
Maywood
Chas
Whitney
Garner
S. O
Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Rose Reusser
Des Moines
Alfred Jenson
Old Relics and Pictures Wanted for Displays
Elgin merchants seek old relics and pictures for Homecoming window displays. Bring any articles to local business places. they will use them or pass them to other merchants in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Special Homecoming Edition Next Week
Next week's Echo will publish a special Homecoming edition detailing the celebration program and events beginning Friday August 16. Merchants and organizations wishing to reserve greeting spaces should contact the Echo office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Local visits and travel plans noted in Chester area
Mrs Roy Jones and Rosa of Chester visited Wednesday afternoon with Signe Hanson. They called on Mrs Ethel Kohe Jer. Mrs C J Mulford and Mrs Wm Belchner of Clers mont left for Des Moines to attend the American Legion Auxiliary state convention and will return Friday. Dr and Mrs R A Crider attended a farewell party for Dr and Mrs J L Thompson of West Union leaving for Chicago. The party was at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence McCleery near Osile wein and included Fayatte county veterinarians and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Rosa
Chester
Signe Hanson
Ethel Kohe Jer
C. J. Mulford
Wm. Belchner
Clersmont
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary
R. A. Crider
J. L. Thompson
West Union
Chicago
Lawrence McCleery
Osilewein
Fayatte County
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Eivic
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Bethesda
Sliver Spring
Takoma Park
Hyattsville
Artington
Alexandria
Falls Church
Massachusetts Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Campaigia
State
Council Proceedings
Fayette Co
Court House
Maintenance
Legion Auxiliary
Lehman Hardware and
Hellium
Elkader Dairy Farm
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