Iowa Facing Big Jump in State Budget for 1945 47
The 1946 Iowa budget plan shows a sharp rise from the current two-year period. The proposed $62,553,331 annual appropriation includes $12,000,000 for school aid and $8,626,631 for new buildings at state educational institutions. Gov. Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Blue defer capital improvements to the legislature as Porter notes departments seek $19.6 million. Rural schools, state workers, and a veteran bond drive also figure in the news from Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Clayton counties.
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Iowa
School Code Commission
Board of Control
B. B. Hickenlooper
Robert D. Blue
C. Fred Porter
First Snowfall Marks Early Winter Hint
The section notes hints of coming winter with light snows finally arriving Sunday and Monday nights for coasting. It adds that mild weather followed and that colder conditions likely won’t last long.
Iowa farm prices hold steady despite corn drop
The general index of prices received by Iowa farmers stayed at 198 percent of the base period. An eight point fall in the crop index, driven mainly by a seven cent drop in corn prices, offset by gains in livestock, kept the overall index unchanged. Feeding ratios rose as grain prices eased, the corn hog ratio reached 14.4, eggs rose to 15.3, and the butterfat dairy feed ratio edged higher to 27.1.
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Iowa
Counties Lead in Sixth War Loan Drive Finish Order
In the county six communities topped the drive with West Union Illyria Clermont Oran Pleasant Valley and Westfield finishing first through sixth. The latest county report shows 33 percent of quota subscribed, with the state at 31 percent. Pleasant Valley and Elgin just cleared the bars as some cards remain out. Purchases must rise to finish the drive by December 16.
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West Union
Illyria
Clermont
Oran
Pleasant Valley
Westfield
Elgin
Four Farm Sales Advertised This Week
Four farm sales are advertised this week in the Echo Enterprise. One local sale covers the Elling Houg estate by Executor Samuel Mosby and notes the farm is rented for next year. The remaining three sales are in the Postville area, listed together on the same page with bill details.
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Echo-Enterprise
Elling Houg
Samuel Mosby
Postville
Erhardts Buy Larson Home in Elgin Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs Cleve Erhardt have purchased the Carrie Larson residence at the east end of Center Street Elgin. They expect to take possession and occupy by January 1. The Larsons previously owned the property after selling their farm to Max Medberry. The house had been owned by the Finkes and later remodeled by Mr and Mrs Hughes.
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Cleve Erhardt
Carrie Larson
Center Street
Elgin
Max Medberry
Larson
Finkes
Hughes
Community Club Meets at Coffee Cup for Election Session
Falb of the Elgin Community Club urges all members to attend next Monday evening’s meeting at the Coffee Cup where an extra special item is on the boards. The gathering is an election meeting postponed from November and there is no other date for the upcoming session.
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Chm
Falb
Elgin Community Club
Drive Lagging in Major Cities Amid War and Trade
A brief item notes that the drive has lagged in larger cities, including several with heavy war activity and strong business presence, suggesting broader economic or logistical strains across urban centers.
State Fair Status Remains In Doubt For 1945
The information indicates uncertainty about resuming a state fair in 1945 with little time left to prepare. It notes that fairs require extensive planning and hard work in advance, highlighting the tentative outlook and preparation challenges.
Tax cut suspension faces fight in next legislature
The article notes a likely confrontation over extending the 50 percent income tax suspension in the upcoming legislature. Without a passing bill, the suspension will not continue because the original cut expires in January.
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform in Clermont
Notes from Clermont honor servicemen and their families. Arthur W. Scheel, 52, completed Farragut boat training and moves to Point Loma, California, while Staff Sergeant John R. Jungblut, son of Clermont residents, serves with the Mustang group amid European theater records. Other locals return to duty or receive new assignments, with homefront mentions of mail delays, wings earned, and souvenirs from overseas.
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Arthur W. Scheel
Farragut
Idaho
Naval Training School
Point Loma
San Diego
Calif
A. W. Scheel
Cedar Falls
Clermont
9Th Air Force
John R. Jungblut
John F. Jungblut
Minnie
St. Joseph High School
19Th Tactical Air Command
Community Appeal Urges Extra War Bond Purchase
A wartime message urges Americans to buy an additional $100 War Bond beyond normal savings. It honors fighting men and stresses the need for every worker and buyer to support the Sixth War Loan symbol showing a bomb over the Rising Sun as a pledge to victory.
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Hitler
Japan
Pacific
Wounded and Killed in World War II Service News
Details from families across the region report members of the armed forces continue overseas and in training. Lt Rose Reitz reports no word from brother Fred after six weeks with 23 months overseas. another letter cites India and China. Pvt Harry A Turner Jr wounded in France on Nov 20, while Elden Hjelming, chief ordnance man, killed in battle in the South Pacific. Memorial services planned. John Warton joins Navy days before his eighteenth birthday.
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Rose Reitz
Fred
India
China
Lit Rose
Marguerite Schupbach Weithorn
Reitz
Birmingham General Hosp
van Nuys
Calif
Harry Turner
West Union
Pvt
Harry A. Turner, Jr
France
West Union High School
Sverre Hjelming
Elkader
Elden Hjelming
South Pacific
Elden
Navy
Canada
Clermont
Masons Plan December Meeting and Election
Silverleaf Lodge schedules its December gathering for Tuesday evening the 12th, featuring the annual election. Members are urged to mark the date and attend.
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Silverleaf Lodge
Annual Meeting of Boy Scouts Elects Officers
John Rush of West Union was reelected chairman of the North Fayette County District of the Boy Scouts of America at the Fayette meeting. M. L. Peterson was elected vice chairman with Rev. E L Cooney and F B Claxton as at large members. Institutional reps include M L Sanderlin, Harry Johnson, C B Schori, and Lawrence Putz. New committee chairs named: Richard Clark, Harold Gruver, Clarence Anfinson, Dr H H Wolf, and Co M Westerfield. The gathering featured officer installation and leaders’ recognition with an address by Rev E L Cooney.
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John Rush
West Union
North Fayette County
Boy Scouts of America
Fayette
M. L. Peterson
Rev. E. L. Cooney
F. B. Claxton
M. L. Sanderlin
Harry J. Johnson
Elgin
C. B. Schori
Lawrence Putz
Waucoma
Richard Clark
Harold Gruver
Clarence Anfinson
H. H. Wolf
Co. M. Westerfield
E. L. Cooney
Former Pastor Felicitates Wyria Church Folks
Chicago Illinois November 14 1944 a former pastor writes to Mrs Christen from Lilley noting the church’s brief ministry, expressing apologies for delayed mail and sending best wishes for future church leadership and continued acts of kindness and hospitality.
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Felicitates
Wyria Church Folks
Chicago
Christen
Victoris
Fire Burns House on Farm Near Luana
A fire of unknown origin damaged the Henry Gisleson farm home north of Luana on November 9 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Norvin Johnsgard occupied the house. Flames were seen issuing from a door upstairs and soon spread to the upper level. Luana fire department received the alarm at 7 15 o clock. Water was supplied from a nearby spring, allowing firefighters to confine the blaze to the roof and upstairs areas with damage estimated over 1500 dollars.
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Henry Gisleson
Luana
Norvin Johnsgard
Echo Enterprise Sale Calendar at Elling Haug estate
An estate closing out sale by executor Samuel Mosby includes livestock, machinery, household goods, grain, and hay. The farm has been rented. A second sale on December 18 by Cleve Erhardt covers the farm sale with the owner planning to move to town.
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Elling Haug
Samuel Mosby
Cleve Erhardt
Erhardt
O. E. S. Election Next Wednesday
The annual election of Elgin Chapter O. E. S. will be held next Wednesday evening December 13. All members are urged to attend. Serving committee members are Mrs. HR. P. Strauch Mrs. S. W. Kuster Mrs. Arthur Herrling and Mrs. Harold Albrecht.
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Elgin
HR. P. Strauch
S .W. Kuster
Arthur Herrling
Harold Albrecht
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for December 14
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening December 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C O Torkelson with Lara Muehlenthaler assisting. Rationing blanks are available at the Echo office for public convenience. No trip to the county seat is necessary.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Echo
Farmers Dairy Company Holds Annual Meeting
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. held its annual meeting at the town hall on Saturday afternoon December 2. Officers were re-elected: Rob J. Wilson president Ernest Bauder vice president Delila Knudtson secretary and Clarence Kirkeberg and Albert Denniler as directors. The year’s business totaled 287554 19 with 262065 78 paid to farmers for butterfat 12845 33 for hauling and 12649 75 for labor and expenses. It cost 17 cents per pound to make butter while the creamery received 441 cents per pound and paid 578 cents for butterfat grossing 658 cents to the farmer. Total butter manufactured reached 617280 pounds and overall operations remained efficient and well managed.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Rob J. Wilson
Ernest Bauder
Delila Knudtson
Clarence Kirkeberg
Albert Denni
Local 18 Year Old Registrants for November List
The record lists local 18-year-olds registering for November including Clifford Dale Gage of Elgin J Willard Westman of Clermont and John Louis Nydegger of Iowa City. It notes a group of 26 from the county and a batch that left West Union on December 5 for induction by bus, plus another for pre induction examination including Robert W Schmid Elgin Keith P Monnahan Wadena Darrel R Rice Arlington and Marvin Curtis Larson Clermont.
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Clifford Dale Gage
Elgin
J .Willard
Westman
Clermont
John Louis Nydegger
Iowa City
West Union
Clifton D. Miller
Robert W. Schmid
Keith P. Monnahan
Wadena
Darrel R. Rice
Arlington
Marvin Curtis Larson
Elgin teens place in Chicago livestock show
Marian Gehring and Duane Strong, both from Elgin in the Illyria territory, earned fourth and sixth places respectively in a 4-H Shorthorn steer class at the Chicago livestock show. Both entries were home raised and the youths attended to watch the proceedings with their families.
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Chicago
Marian Gehring
Elgin
Carl Gehring
Duane Strong
Reynold Strong
Illyria
George Kuhens Victim of Burning Gasoline
George Kuhens, 92, of three miles west of Wadena, suffered severe burns when gasoline spilled near a running engine ignited his clothing. Mrs. Rubens smothered the flames with grain sacks, aiding his recovery.
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George Kuhens
Wadena
United Service Women Meet at Town Hall
The United Service Women will hold their next meeting at the town hall on Wednesday December 13 at two o clock. All members are urged to attend as there is much to do. Last meeting they completed 11 wheelchair pillows and 24 handkerchiefs which have been sent out.
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United Service Women
New Weed Found Near Clarion Deemed Japanese Hops
John Ross Wright County Weed Commissioner reports a mystery weed near Clarion. Iowa State College confirms the plant is known as Japanese Hops. Echo readers are advised to note the sighting.
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John Ross
Wright County
Clarion
Iowa State College
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Louis Mary
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Maxwell Field
Ala
Myron
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Gerald Boleyn
St. Louis
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