Kale of Cases in District Courts Last Year
Reports show Iowa 93 district judges faced heavy caseloads with many estates unclosed from Jan 1 1956 through Dec 31 1960 totaling 7 878. Attorney General Evan Hultman affirms state employees may join unions but cannot compel collective bargaining absent statutes, while union moves target state liquor store workers and penitentiary guards. Local notes include community club work, family reunions, and various visits across towns, with social events and church activities mentioned.
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Slowar
Courtawene-un- c
Mavaty
Jianiel ‘Department
Clarence Kading
Iowa
Evan Hultman
Jay Coburn
State Liquor Control Commission
Hultman
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Eeplope
Rpangeining
Ito Spooneshd
Trike
Picket~ Ing
Boyoali Ee Eny
Note Increase In Highway Arrests
More than 10 000 Iowa drivers and truckers have been arrested for speeding, with 2 015 truck drivers, 529 auto drivers, 646 for nighttime limits, and 602 for restricted zones. Traffic deaths on primary highways run below last year while county roads exceed last year by about 40 deaths. The enforcement drive urges reduced speeds, cautious intersection approach, and careful travel on loose gravel surfaces.
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Iowa
No Word Yet on Road Work Start Date
No definite date yet for Norris Construction Co to begin work on Primary 172. Myers Construction Co of Fort Atkinson has subcontracted the new grading at the new river bridge location and expects to move in this week. The project completion date is August 1, 1962, with rumors of the bridge finishing by then.
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Norris Construction Co
Myers ‘Construction Co
Fort Atkinson
New River Bridge
New Street Lights Shown More Efficient in Elgin
Elgin installs mercury vapor street lights reported to emit twice the light of prior bulbs. The new installations were completed last week by Interstate workers Leon Shepard and Jack Adrian.
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Elgin
Interstate
Leon Shepard
Jack Adrian
August Dry Spell Continues Across Region
August has been fairly dry to Monday with 1.09 inches from four showers the first four days. A dry spell followed until the 18th when 0.51 inch was measured here. Farmers nearby report at least an inch on the 18th. A half inch rain fell Monday night and a heavy shower Tuesday afternoon.
Valley High athletes to attend preseason physicals
All athletes in the Valley High School athletic program must report to Valley High on Thursday August 24 at 2 00 PM for the annual physical examination for the upcoming school year.
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Valley High School
Valley High
Large Head of Cabbage Brought to ECHO Office
Mrs. Jacob Gehring delivered a giant cabbage to the ECHO office last week. The vegetable measured 40 inches in circumference and weighed 11.5 pounds.
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Jacob Gehring
Echo Office
Valley School Election Set for September 11
Bond sales figures show July progress toward the 1961 goal with Valley County posting $963 660 in seven months or 68 percent. National average reached 59 percent. County totals include Clayton 1 061 035 at 69 percent Allamakee 553 153 at 66 percent Winneshiek 846 962 at 57 percent.
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Suo
Fayette County
Clayton County
Allamakee County
Winneshiek
Valley Community School to elect two directors and treas
Two seats on the Valley Community School Board of Education expire September 18. Incumbents Donald Lamborn and G W Alderson seek re election in Districts 1 and 5 respectively. Lamborn prefers not to be considered. Election is September 11 with polls noon to 7 pm in Wadena Elgin Clermont halls. Nominations due by September 1. A two year term treasurer is also on the ballot.
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The
Valley Community School
Board of Education
Donald Lamborn
G. W. Alderson
Lamborn
Clermont
Alderson
Wadena
Elgin
Tuyria
Highland Township
Gladys Hanson
Miss Hanson
Forrest D. Welch
Dean DeSart
DeSart
Finish One Week of Pack at Elgin Canning Co
The Elgin Canning Co reported a busy open to the week with 49 loads weighed and an average of about two boys per load. Production paused Saturday afternoon due to carton shortages but resumed Monday. Workers praise the corn crop and quality, noting a fine yield and steady processing conditions.
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Elgin Canning Co
Practice for All Eastern Star Officers Aug 31
All Eastern Star officers are requested to meet in the chapter room Thursday evening August 31 at 7 30 for practice. By order of the Worthy Matron Mrs Leo Falb.
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Eastern Star
Leo Falb
Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Ratings at Clayton County Fair
Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club exhibited projects at the Clayton County Fair on August 10 and 14. Ratings listed include blue and red awards for members such as Wayne Anderson corn blue and Jr heifer calf red, Gary Kittelson two year old calf blue and reserve breed, Kendell Mark baby beef white, Richard Heierson Sr yearling blue, Marvin Hoag Sr heifer white, Jim Coffin Sr yearling white, Margaret Hanson baby beef red, Sylvia Hanson baby beef white, Richard Amundson two year old blue and Jr Holstein Friesian blue, Angus Ur yearling blue, Mark Amundson Holstein Sr yearling white.
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Marion
Jim Coffin
Margaret Hanson
Sylvia Hanson
Richard Amundson
Jr. Holstein Friesian
Electric Project
Mark Amundson
Holstein
Peter Bilden
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer in Manchester
Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer of Strawberry Point welcomed a daughter born August 11 at Manchester hospital. The announcement notes the new arrival and home town, reflecting a standard society notice from the era.
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Harold Meyer
Strawberry Point
Manchester Hospital
Elgin Auxiliary Plans Turkey Supper Aid
The Elgin Auxiliary scheduled a turkey supper event and approved ordering poppies for sale. The group voted to follow last year’s pace, planning 1,000 small poppies and 100 larger ones for the fundraiser.
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Elgin
Clayton County Farm Bureau Women Sponsor Talent Contest
The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee of Clayton set September 30 as the entry deadline for a talent contest. Contestants must be Farm Bureau members or have a member parent. Prizes go to the top three acts, each limited to six minutes. No further details were provided in Echo this week.
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Farm Bureau Women's Committee of
Clayton
Farm Bureau
Echo
Winning Numbers for Aug 12 draw and Saturday winners
Winning numbers listed for Aug 12 draw include 330 pm 1676 793 1103 420 1000 610 241 917 672 1278 162 1333 321 145 786 501 1126 58 1231 638 1368 396 962 1457 187 1543 288 627 466 63. Saturday’s winners are Leo Friederich Lizzie Thorson Harold Bennett and Fred Martie.
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Leo Friederich
Lizzie Thorson
Harold Bennett
Fred Martie
Bride Elect Doris Meinhard Honored at Shower
Waverly and Roger Howerd plan a September 3 wedding at St Pauls Methodist Elgin. Friday evening shower hosted by the Kenneth Strong home honored the bride elect, with Mrs Richard Frieden in attendance.
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Doris Meinhard
Waverly
Roger Howerd
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Kenmneth Strong
Richard Frieden
National Local winners crown Clayton Co. fair champions
Lyle Meisner won champion Ayrshire and Rudy Pogsehl captured grand champion steer at the Clayton County event. Pogsehl also earned swine honors with grand champion market pig and reserve champion market pen. His steer sold for 50 dollars per hundredweight.
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Clayton Co
Lyle Meisner
Ayrshire
Rudy Pogsehl
Fair selection honors 4-H girls from Fayette County
To Big 4 Fair Iva Feller and Mary Metzger from the Syria Clipperettes were chosen from the junior division 4-H girls demonstration teams to represent Fayette county at the Big 4 Fair at Postville. Sheron Glass and Teresa Miller of Putnam Peppy Pals were among the blue ribbon winners on their demonstration.
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Iva Feller
Mary Metzger
Syria
Fayette County
Postville
Sheron Glass
Teresa Miller
Putnam
Adult Farmer Meetings Begin at Valley High Vo ag
The Vo ag department at Valley High announces an annual series of adult farmer meetings starting August 29 at p.m. in the Vo ag room. Weekly sessions through October will cover topics such as Milk Production and Raising the Heifer. Farmers from the communities are invited to participate in these discussions.
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Vo-ag
Department of Valley High
Clayton County Extension Calendar Beef Sale and Tour Dates
The Clayton County Extension Calendar notes a Beef Sale at the Big 4 Fair in Postville on Monday August 28 and a Beef tour leaving for a cattle caravan on Saturday September 2. Myr and Mrs John Tillotson drove Mrs Richard Hiatt and children to Savanna Michigan where they met Mr Hiatt and returned to Kewanee Illinois with him. Mrs Hiatt and children visited one week in the Tillotson home.
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Postville
Myr
John Tillotson
Richard Hiatt
Savanna
Mr. Hiatt
Kewanee
Ill
Hiatt
Tillotson Horns
Tour Planned of Agricultural Practices in Fayette County
A Fayette Soil Conservation District meeting set a tour of agricultural practices for Fayette County. The event is scheduled for Friday September 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at Fayette with details to be announced. Attendees included M C Wangsness Alfred Stewart Ellis Thompson and others. cooperative agreements and plans for farms in Keil Shinneman and Ensign were approved.
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Fayette Soil Conservation District
Fayette County
Fayette
M. C. Wangsness
Alfred Stewart
Ellis Thompson
Cester Turner
Scott Township
M. A. Shinneman
Jefferson Township
Harold Ensign
Fremont Township
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