State income tax fate looms as legislature nears session
Iowa faces a return to the full state income tax rate if lawmakers do not act before March 31. The upcoming session must decide whether to extend suspensions, draft new rules, or revert to the old rate as income tax forms must be printed. The interim committee report also urges building funds and capital improvements across state institutions and major capitol updates, to be financed from various state funds.
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Iowa
Ceive
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Town State Teachers College
School For the
Board of Control
State Capitol
General Reserve Fund
Legislative committee halves authority duplication proposal
The interim committee criticizes a recent law change and notes that superintendents at board of control institutions are appointed by the board while business managers, with similar power, are appointed by the governor. It objects to duplication and overlapping authority and urges changes in existing laws.
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Board of Control
Walter Medberry Sale Set for Friday December 22
Walter Medberry, who recently sold his farm, will hold a closing out sale on Friday, December 22, at the premises north of 56 in Highland township. The sale lists 23 head of cattle, 2 horses, a pony, 39 feeder pigs, poultry, hay, grain and a complete line of machinery. Thompsons, Be Waters will sell and the Elgin State Bank clerks the sale.
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Walter Medberry
Highland Township
Thompsons
Be. Waters
Elgin State Bank
Minister Rev Thomas J Elwick Dies After West Union Auto Crash
Rev Thomas J Elwick 77 a retired Methodist minister died early Monday at West Union hospital from a Sunday crash between Fayette and West Union. His car collided with one driven by Tony Hausladen of West Union. Hausladen had minor injuries while Mrs Clifford Stirk accompanying Hausladen suffered a crushed jaw and facial injuries. Elwick had been en route to substitute at a Fayette Methodist church. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m from Decorah Methodist church. Survivors include his widow and daughter Mrs S W Christian of Hawkeye formerly Elgin. Dr J R Wood county coroner was present but no inquest held.
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Thomas J. Elwick
Decorsh
West Union Hospital
Elwick
Upper Iowa
Hawkeye
Elgin
J. R. Wood
Wadena
Birthday Greetings List From December Dates
A birthday notice lists names and dates in December including Oran Bane Norris Cap per Anna Mae Olson Chas Holzer Mrs Ernest Holt Kathryn Knudtson Marion Loftagard Carlyle Anderson Elerson Mrs Keith Waters Maceen Leonard Hilder Bilden Jonde Neumanny Lemee Etter Mrs Joe Virginia Oldag Wm Baumgartner Mrs P F Zoschke Lyle Medberry Hazel Butikofer Lorraine Follett Mrs Phitman Larson Mary Ann Stendel Louie Hovland Mrs Ray DeSatt Maynard Lantz Mrs H D Yack Florence Muncie Dale M Anderson Hiram Olson Mrs Otto Bankus.
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Oran Bane
Norris Capper
Anna Mae Olson
Chas. Holzer
Ernest Holt
Kathryn Knudtson
Marion Loftagard
Carlyle Anderson
Elerson
Keith Waters
Ma Een
Leonard
Hilder Bilden
Jonde Neumanny
Lemee Etter
Joe
Ty Virginia Oldag
Baumgartner
P. F. Zos
Social Hour Club Meeting At Mrs Nydegger’s Home
The Social Hour club met at Mrs. John Nydeggerast home on Wednesday with thirteen members and families attending a noon picnic. Newly elected officers are Mrs. Oran Bane president Mrs. Herbert Ash vice president and Mrs. Melbert Meyer secretary treasurer. Profits from comforter ticket sales totaled 40 dollars and were donated to the Red Cross. A short program and gift exchange ended the afternoon. next meeting set for Mrs Roland Gruver’s home.
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John
Neat Little Order For the Mailman
A rural mail carrier finds a handwritten note in a mailbox requesting a five dollar check so the recipient may buy a stamp and obtain permission for transportation to the ration board, gas, inspection, tire purchase, and tax payment, with the aim of visiting the ration board for authority.
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America
Fashion Cleaners in Oelwein Damaged by Fire
Fire hit the Fashion Cleaners plant in Oelwein on Tuesday, damaging clothing and machinery valued in the thousands. Two apartments above the shop suffered smoke and water damage, with flames affecting the upper units. Harold J. Burke, owner, estimated the loss at a substantial figure.
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Oelwein
Fashion Cleaners
Harold J. Burke
Town farmers face seed shortages in 1945 crops
Town farmers likely will obtain enough red clover timothy and bromegrass seed in 1945 but supplies of sweet clover alsike and alfalfa are expected to be short.
MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM BROTHERS IN ENGLAND
Local families report sons Arthur and Gerald Boyer in England in different outfits making family visits unlikely. Service members include T/5 Harry Olson in APO 17572, and Corporal Carroll Gunder in the American liberation army in Holland. Updates cover mail addresses, furloughs, citations, and a wounded in action note for Pfc Louis Gilbert in Clermont.
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England
Melvin Boyer
Arthur
Gerald
Pfc
Louis Gilbert
Clermont
Farmer Attacked by Bull in Postville Hospitalized
Martin E. Davis is in Postville hospital with several broken ribs and possible internal injuries after a surprise attack by four bulls in the barnyard near the pump house Monday afternoon. He reportedly grabbed the bull’s ring and moved to the pump house, then called for help.
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Martin E. Davis
Postville
Mr. Davis
Davis
Postville Hospital
Gruver Heads Elgin Masons in Coming Year
Gruver Chas Gruver was elected Worshipful Master of Silverleaf lodge of Elgin at the annual election meeting Tuesday evening. Leo Schori Senior Warden Charles Gehring Junior Warden Max Thoma treasurer C B Schori secretary F E Kohler R P Strauch and A P Lehman trustees named. Installation set for January with Master to select appointive officers.
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Chas, Gruver
Silverleaf Lodge of
Elgin
Leo Schori
Charles Gehring
Max Thoma
C. B. Schori
F. E. Kohler
R. P. Strauch
A. P. Lehman
One Plate Only for Auto Licenses in 1945
The notice explains that drivers will receive a single steel license plate for 1945 when visiting Bill Knox's office. The state is issuing only one plate this season, with the possibility of returning to two plates next year. This reflects a temporary change in vehicle plate policy.
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Bill Knox
Wounded in action and family war records listed
Wounded in action on the European front with no details given. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gilbert. Two promotions noted for relatives in service. Anna Schupbach reports four sons in service. Glen in the Navy promoted from electricians mate 3/c to E. M. 2/c on Dec. 3. Frederick at Greiger Field promoted to T/5 Corporal. Lt. (j. g) Wm. at Naval Air Station Daytona Beach. Reuben now overseas at APO 444 NY. Gerald Boleyn left after furlough. Jack Adrian MM2/c left for California after leave. AD.
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Oscar Gilbert
Anna Schupbach
Glen
Frederick
Greiger Field
Wash
J. G) Wm
Naval Air Station
Daytona Beach
Fis
Reuben
APO
New York
Good Prices at Houg Estate Sale Saturday
B J Baumgartner clerked the Elling Houg estate sale for Elgin State Bank reporting a fair crowd and spirited bidding. Top ten brought 120 dollars, herd average about 96, gifts 32 to 38, hay 13.25, oats 77 cents, corn 82 cents, hens 7 percent. No horses, little machinery as tenant's property. Houg farm rented to Joe Houg.
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B. J. Baumgartner
Elling Houg
Elgin State Bank
Houg
Joe Houg
War Dell Chevrolet Co Fire In Oelwein Causes 300000 Loss
Fire at the War Dell Chevrolet Co building in Oelwein destroyed a three story brick structure, with an estimated damage of 300000. Firefighters from Independence Oelwein and Waterloo battled the blaze for six hours, two Independence firemen were injured by a collapsing wall and treated at a hospital. Only one of twenty two cars in the garage was saved, along with farm machinery and repair parts. The machine shop on the third floor produced war materials and employed 35 to 40 men. The owners Eral Moore and H A Wardell planned to resume work at another location and sought government contracts for more machinery. Wardell also runs a garage in Elkader. Moore operates another Oelwein garage. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Wardell Chevrolet Co
Oelwein
Independence
Waterloo B
Eral Moore
H. A. Wardell
Wardell
Elkader
Moore
Joss
Airports Recommended For State and U S Aid
The federal civil aeronautics commission recommends building several airports with state and federal funds. Decorah class 2 at 136500, Cresco class 1 at 34000, New Hampton class 1 at 21500, Oelwein class 2 at 112500, Waukon class 1 at 34000, Strawberry Point class 2 at 112500, West Union class 2 at 138500. The expansion bill aims to serve 400000 civilian craft and broader commercial service.
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Federal Civil Aeronautics’ Aamumission
Decorah
Cresco
New Hampton
Oelwein
Waukon
Strawberry Point
West Union
Fayette Meeting Sets Study Session on Proposed School Code
Plans are in place for a Fayette high school meeting at 8 00 p m on Tuesday December 19 to discuss the proposed school code Supt A S Morse reports G W Hunt of Guttenberg chairs the School Code Commission and will speak followed by a panel discussion audience questions and opinions W H Antes will chair and summarize the program at the end
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Fayette
A. S. Morse
G. W. Hunt
Guttenberg
School’ Code Commission
W.H. Antes
Echo-Enterprise Sale Calendar at a Glance
Echo Enterprise lists sales for December with two closings. On Monday December 18 Cleve Erhardt finishes a farm sale and plans to move to town. On Friday December 22 Walter Medberry closes a sale including cattle feed and horses, with the farm sold and Medberry moving to other work.
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Cleve Erhardt
Erhardt
Walter Medlberry
Mr. Medberry
Returns From Gelwein Hospital
Earl Scheffert recovered at home in Highland township after a two week stay at Mercy hospital in Oelwein. He had a ruptured appendix and was very ill, but is gradually regaining his former health.
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Earl Scheffert
Highland Township
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Fellowship Meeting Held at Postville
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship held its monthly session at Postville. Details are sparse in the fragment, noting a regular gathering and ongoing fellowship activities in the community.
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Postville
Northeast
Iowa
Masonic Fellowship
Svilone
Elgin Community Club Elects 11 Officers for 1945
The Elgin Community Club met at the Coffee Cup for dinner and elected 11 officers for 1945. W. C. Falk as chairman, Leo Schari as vice chairman, and Paul Zoschke as secretary-treasurer were all re elected. A brief business session preceded showings on corn shorer damage and borers, with Marion Lind presenting films from Manchester and Michigan. The program outlined steps toward a community pest control effort and a January meeting for farmers and business men.
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Elgin
Michigan
U.S
Iowa
Clinton
Towa
Fayette calves shine at Chicago Jr 4-H Show
Four calves from Fayette County compete in the 1050 to 1160 pound beef shorthorn class at the Chicago Junior 4-H Show. Marian Gehring's calf finished 4th, Duane Strong's 6th, with Eugene Wenger's Hereford placing further back. All are from the Illyria Club. Gehring and Strong are home herd offspring, Wenger's calf was purchased for 4-H work. Fayette County takes pride in the honors.
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Fayette County
Chicago
Marian Gehring
Cplt
Duane Strong
Eugene Wenger
Illyria Club
Carl Gehring
Mercury Heat Rises as Buyers Rally at Elgin Bank
The thermometer climbs as bond buyers surge, with 41% of the $101,000 quota sold by Saturday night. The pledge total exceeds 624 with about $39,000 remaining. Pledges counted through Dec 23. B. J. Baumgartner leads the north half while Chm. Miller remains hospitalized in Iowa City.
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Elgin State Bank
B. J. Baumgartner
Chm. Miller
University Hospital
Iowa City
Youths Found Dead in Cab of Truck
Joe Rodgers a 17 year old of Oelwein and Robert P Handley a 24 year old of Fayette were found dead in the cab of an eastbound cattle truck at Fulton Illinois Tuesday morning. The deaths were due to carbon monoxide poisoning and the pair were thought to have slept since midnight. The truck owned by H M Bly of Oelwein was carrying cattle to Chicago.
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Joe Rodgers
Oelwein
Robert P. Handley
Fayette
Fulton
H. M. Bly
Chicago
Greenleys Beach Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 12 away from home They visited Red Oak last Wednesday to see Mrs Bertha Mesley and their nephew Cliton Mealey who was home on furlough The couple planned to return home this week
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Frank Greenley
Red Oak
Bertha Mesley
Clitlon Mealey
Gree
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Sy Ieoe
Wlter Medberry
Guital
Harry O. Olson
Signal Service
Care Postmuister
N. Y
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Carroll Gunder
American Liberation Army
Holland
Earl Kloster
Eagle Pass
Texas
Richard Trude
San Francisco
Calif
Elmer Trade
Vermont
Roy Showalters
Elkport
J. G
Carl Robinson
Howard Strong
Pic
Robert F. Wenger
Infantry
Mike” Blockhus, Jr
M. J. Blockhus
Mike
Germany
Bboys
Leonard A. Olson
Alif
Francis Horan
Catherine Horan
Hot Springs
Ark
Gruver
Elgin Masons
Gerald Boleyn
Ed Boleyn
Jack Adrian
California
Mike Adrian
Fayette Meeting
Gelwein Hospital
Greenleys Beach
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