Iowa Liquor Law Bill Moves Toward State Control
A Muscatine era voice notes silence on the new liquor laws as Senator Frailey backs state controlled stores. The plan bans open saloons and privately dispensed liquor, limiting sales to a prescribed package and home or hotel use. Representative Bruce restrains debate to keep the session from stalling on the main issue.
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Mentol
Towa
Joe Frailey
Senate Special Committee On
Hedaya
Frailey
Bruce
Pocahontas “County
Tax Bills Stir Iowa Legislature In Turbulent Session
Lawmakers debate interim tax bills Senate File No 1 and House File No 1 while Cunningham Bill H F 204 seeks to replace them. Public hearings draw many groups as sessions press toward closed doors and a push for a four zone state distribution by the fish and game commission. Senator Tripp pursues a nonpartisan judiciary selection bill. A hydro electric power commission proposal also appears in the Senate.
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House
Senate
Cunningham
Rep. Cunningham
Polk County
W. F. Miller
Buchanan County
State Fish and Game Commission
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Harrington and Roelofa
Wreck near Oelwein injures family of seven
A bad wreck near Whick, close to Oelwein, involved a seven member family moving from Huron to Town City. Their car burned after the trailer skidded in snow, but the trailer was saved. The mother and one child were slightly hurt and transported to their new home. Mr Anderson helped transfer the family and goods with his big track.
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Huron
Democratic meeting and dance a success in Elgin
The Young Democratic Club meeting in Elgin Friday drew a packed crowd for a social and financial success. The program featured Marie Moby solo, Em Baumgartner accordion, DeMarion Fennpel solo, Little German Band, and a talk by Congressman Fred Biermann on party progress and current administration efforts. Togal residents and county patrons attended. expenses were covered with a small surplus.
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Democratic Club
Oin
First Meeting Opens County Plan for Winter Events
This was the first meeting of its kind in the county with more sessions planned for the winter, signaling ongoing efforts to coordinate regional activities.
Mail Now for Christmas Postal Schedule and Tips
Postal notice outlines holiday mailing windows by region from December 14 to 21. It advises wrapping parcels securely, addressing plainly, and placing sender information to avoid misdelivery. Parcel may bear do not open until Christmas. signed by R. W. Muehlenthaler, Postmaster.
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Pacific Coast
Southwestern
Iowa
R. W. Muehlenthaler
MASONS ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR
Silvarlenf Lodge No. 618 A F and A M elected officers for the coming year on Tuesday evening. P L Sires chosen W M with Chas Whitney S W R P Strauch J W Samuel Mosby treasurer C J Harrington secretary and Fred Kohler Ern Bauder and Hans Winkler as directors. Appointive officers will be named later.
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Silvarlenf Lodge
A. F
A. M
P. L. Sires
W. M
Chas. Whitney
S. W
R. P. Strauch
J. W
Samuel Mosby
C. J. Harrington
Fred Kohler
Ern Bauder
Hans Winkler
Elgin Stores Open Evenings Through Christmas
For holiday shoppers the Elgin stores will stay open every evening next week. This long standing practice gives customers access after daytime hours when needed.
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Elgin
Saturday Evening Program at Elgin Opera House
The entertainment committee announces a balanced program of readings songs and music at the Elgin opera house Saturday evening free and open to all. Adv. 15p. Mr and Mrs Harry Baldwin of Strawberry Point are the parents of a girl Donna Marie born Tuesday Dec 5. Mrs Lew Graver the grandmother left that evening for a short visit to help care for the newborn. She returned home Friday.
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Elgin Opera House
Harry Baldwin
Strawberry Point
Donna Marie
Baldwin
Lew Graver
Veteran Mail Carrier to Retire Tomorrow
Hans E. Grether, route 4 carrier, will make his last trip Friday Dec 15. He has 32 years government service starting Jan 7, 1902, under four postmasters. He carried routes 2, 3 and 4 and leaves a large circle of friends as Ray takes over the route.
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Hans E. Grether
Hank Keiser
T. J. Capper
George Falk
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Ray
Elgin Community Club Holds January Planning Meeting
A Monday evening meeting at the Elgin hotel drew about forty attendees. Committees reported progress on road work, Christmas decorating prizes for homes, kiddies treats, and a Thanksgiving dance profit of 53,265. New projects were discussed for immediate action with reports due in January.
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Elgin Hotel
Elgin
Elgin Lodge Hosts County Odd Fellows Fellowship Night
The Elgin Lodge No. 290 I O O F hosted county Odd Fellows Fellowship at their meeting Monday night. After the regular lodge a short program by the Elgin Little German Band followed by speeches from members. Representatives came from Oelwein Waucoma Hawkeye West Union and Elgin. Refreshments concluded the evening.
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Elgin Lodge
County Odd Fellows
Elgin
Oelwein
Waucoma
Hawkeye
West Union
Half price Christmas cards at Echo office sale
Limited stock remains at the Echo office with half price on all Christmas cards. James Bailey resumes work as a Falk's garage mechanic Monday after recovering from an influenza attack that laid him up since Thursday.
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Elgin Echo
Echo Office
James Bailey
Falk
A Different War War on the mood amid criticism
The piece argues the current conflict is a war on low mood rather than the late World War. It notes criticisms of the CWA are partly valid but emphasizes the goal to save men and their dependents. It concedes mistakes will be corrected as progress continues.
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CWA
Elgin Cooperative Co Holds First Annual Election
The first annual meeting of the Elgin Cooperative Company was held at the Elgin school house on Saturday December 9 with about 60 members. Five directors Ern Bauder Albert Dennler John Christen Harold Opsand and Rex Medberry were elected. They will appoint a president a vice president and secretary treasurer from among themselves. A resolution urged lawmakers Hough and Mullaney to push legislation to curb direct marketing evils. A liquidation committee H H Gilbertson and J E Bilden was named to wind up the old Coop company with one outside member to assist. Mrs Max Medberry and Mrs Howard Shaffer served lunch.
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Elgin Cooperative Company
Elgin School House
Ern Bauder
Albert Dennler
John Christen
Harold Opsand
Rex Medberry
Hough
Mullaney
H. H. Gilbertson
J. E. Bilden
Coop. Company
Max Medberry
Howard Shaffer
Church of Youth Meet at Ilyria Church
The Church of Youth will host a program at Ilyria Church on Sunday evening starting at 8 o clock. Readers and soloists will perform with Clara Heiser opening Scripture reading and a short address by Supt. Cottrell. An audience offering will be collected during the program.
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Church of Youth
Ilyria
We Selectia
Otis Rothlisberger
Reynold Strong
Leo Rothlisberger
American Legion Fun Carnival in West Union
The West Union American Legion invites attendance Friday and Saturday evenings for a carnival with games for all ages, music by Elgin small group the Little German Band, vaudeville sketches, a plate breaking contest, race track, beauty parlor, fortune tellers, and the popular corn game. Admission 15 cents.
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West Union American Legion
West Union
Elgin
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Elects Officers
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau annual meeting at Elgin school house on November 28 elected Max Medberry president Karl Miller vice president and Lawrence Gehring secretary treasurer A temporary committee of one member from each school district was named to help organize the corn hog program.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin School House
Max Medberry
Karl Miller
Lawrence Gehring
Elgin Echo Mailing List Corrected to Dec 1
The Elgin Echo mailing list was corrected through December 1. All payments prior to that time should appear on the address tags. verify your entry and ensure proper credit is recorded. If not, notify us and rectify promptly.
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Elgin Echo
Echo
County Seat News Letter Reports Slower License Plate Issuance
County officials note automobile license plates are not issuing as quickly as last year with 378 issued to date versus 589 then. Delayed penalties until February 1, 1984 reduce urgency, and owners may store vehicles before January 1 to avoid penalties. One marriage license was issued this week, Cecil Everett and Etta Johnson. CWA work approved for Pleasant Valley No 8 school, grading and leveling at $240 with six men employed. T. B. Rawlings jailed three months for intoxicated driving, license revoked three months, parole considered for good behavior. Paul Ames jailed ten days for stealing an overcoat. It pays to trade at home.
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J. Limbeck
CWA
L. G. Meyer
Pleasant Valley No. 8
T. B. Rawlings
Oelwein
T. H. Goheen
Fayette County
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Lopibiatora
Tripp
Jasper County
Masons
Elgin High School
Jimmy
Tillie
the Blake’s Maid
Ellen Means
Ma Blake
Verna Blake
Willis Blake
Chris Means
Elien
Herb Clark
Verna
Zella Boyle
Trvin Lyons
Darlene
Kenneth Evans
Signy Hanson
Geraldine Kohler
Marie Dennler
LeRoy Steele
Carol Wilson
William Krueger
Blake
Elgin Cooperative CO
Illyria
American Legion Feather Party
P. V. Farm Bureau
District Court
Cecil Everett
Fayette
Etta Johnson
Arlington
Paul Ames
Cook
Superior Court of
Ames
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