Interim Committee Report Tabled by Governor Wilson
Governor Wilson refused to approve the interim committee's $3,117,000 state building plan for the next two years, aiming to keep funding flexible for potential national defense needs. The report, led by Sen. L. H. Doran, praises bipartisanship and urges cautious progress amid foreign crisis, noting it remains a recommendation to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa ‘Press Assny
George A. Wilson
Legislative Interim Committee
Iowa
L. H. Doran
Boone Republican
Surprise Shower for Mrs Roger Downing at School House
Mrs Roger Downing was honored at a Friday afternoon surprise shower hosted by Mrs Leo Schori Mrs H H Wolf and Mrs G J Mosby at the school house. Guests included mothers of Elade pupils and teachers. Mrs Downing received several ipa gifts for her new home and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schori
H. H. Wolf
G. J. Mosby
Roger Downing
Downing
Illyria Study Club Sees Plans For 1941 Meeting
Twelve ladies attended the December session of the Progressive Home Study club of Illyria held at Mrs. Lulu Rothlisberger's home with the Farm Bureau. The group discussed architectural and furnishing topics and shared films on livestock care and Itasca Park. A pot-luck dinner followed, with planning for 1941 sessions and a committee named to draft programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Home Study Club of
Illyria
Luli Rothlisberger
Farm Bureau
Itasca Park
Minnesota Lakes
Walter Rothlisberger
Elizabeth Foxwell
Eva Ernst
December Auxiliary Meeting Reports Gift Shop Des Moines Visit
Clara Muehlenthaler assisted as hostess. Mites, C. B. Schori said she brought a shirt and toy for a nine year old boy to the gift shop at the veterans hospital in Des Moines. Hospital staff select personal gifts for families. Plans for local Christmas work were made and gifts were to be distributed Monday afternoon, December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee. Gartner
Clara Muehlenthaler
Mites
C. B. Schori
Veterané
Des Moines
Med
REA Grants to Complete 330 Miles of Rural Lines
Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative received a $23 000 auxiliary grant on Friday December 29 to supplement a prior $260 000 grant. The combined funds will enable 330 miles of lines to be completed serving over 700 farmers once Hoak Construction Co finishes the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
Hoak Construction Co
Mild Weather Continues Despite Snow Melt Across Town
Recent mild temperatures have melted most snow and ice on town streets while side roads remain slick. Paved roads were cleared late last week, easing travel. Forecasters predict mild weather for the first days of the week. Decorah resident Mrs. Gertrude Hegg marks her 100th birthday recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hegg
Decorah
Purchase of Lutheran Children’s Orphans’ Home Proposed
The item reports a plan to buy the Lutheran Children’s Orphans’ Home two miles south of Stanton in Montgomery County. The 240 acre site includes an apple orchard, poultry house, dairy, hog barns, two brick dormitories, a superintendent’s home, heating plant, and dining room. Estimated purchase price is $24,000 or less. Dr. Thomas B. Lacey of Glenwood’s state institution endorses the move to alleviate crowding. The buildings have been vacant for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Children's Orphans
Stanton
Montgomery County
State Institute For the Feeble
Glenwood
State Hospital For the Insane
Clarinda
Thomas B. Lacey
State Institution
Lutheran Institute
To You and Yours Greeting for 1941
The message thanks the community for years of partnership and expresses hope for a brighter future in 1941. It pledges renewed effort to serve residents, praising loyal citizens and friendships formed, and wishing prosperity and happiness for all in the new year.
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting Planned
The general meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service will be held at the home of Mrs. Will Pollock on Thursday, Jan. 2. A committee from Circle Ruth including Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth, Mrs. S. W. Kuster, Mrs. Max Hunsberger, Mrs. Maude Peters and Mrs. Lulu Schmid will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Will Pollock
Circle Ruth
Herbert Dummermuth
S. W. Kuster
Max Hunsberger
Maude Peters
Lulu Schmid
In Memoriam Merlin Odellian Dear Son and Brother
In loving memory of Merlin Odellian born December 30 1938. Angels have taken you from our care. Your kind words and helpful ways are missed during these days. Someday we hope to meet again to clasp your hand in a better hand. Never to part again. Mr and Mrs Adolph Ruroden, sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin’ Odellian
Gome
Adolph Ruroden
Notice of Trustee Appointment and Upcoming Creditors Meeting
The undersigned is appointed trustee of Milo and Bernice Peterman non-exempt personal property to sell and pro rate proceeds to creditors not secured by mortgages. Creditors must file claims with the trustee by January 22. Robert Wilson Sr. traveled to Hollywood California to spend Christmas with B A Gruver and others, driving a new car for B A Gruver. The Telegraph Herald and the Elgin Echo subscription rate is $5.60 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Peterman
Bernice Peterman
Robert Wilson, Sr
Hollywood
Calif
B. A. Gruver
B.craver
Clarence Gruver
Clermont
Telegraph-Herald
Elgin Echo
Santa Visits Three Times to Meet Local Children
A crowded opera house welcomed Santa Claus after the Wilson players show on Saturday. He announced a final visit this year on Tuesday, Merchant's Gift Day, promising more time for children to meet him before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Opera House
Wilson Players
Santa
Reappointment bill reshapes Iowa districts in 1931
Iowa lawmakers finalized a 1931 reappointment bill after nine House and two Senate measures. The House bill, introduced March 12, passed 60 to 48 after committee work. the Senate approved 36 to 8 on April 7 and the governor signed it April 10. The major dispute focused on placing Dubuque County in the Secondary Fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
House
Senate
Tamisiea
Harrison
Greene
Pottowattamie
Forsling
Woodbury
Rutledge
Webster
Hasted
Madison
Gehring Wins Turkey After Kernel Counting Contest
In a guessing contest staged by C. J. Mulford last Saturday, a hungry turkey eaten told 659 kernels in one hour. Isaac Gehring guessed 665, closest to the actual total, with Gene Habeger at 674 and A. M. Weibel at 637. Gehring claimed the turkey as the prize while others enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mulford
Isaac Gehring
Gene Habeger
A. M. Weibel
Gehring
Echo welcomes new readers from pre Christmas drive
The Echo publishes a list of new subscribers added during the pre Christmas drive and welcomes them to the family. The drive moved many expiration dates forward by one or two years, while a few did not take the offer and are invited to visit in early 1941 to renew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Thousands Here Tuesday for Big Christmas Gift Party
Elgin merchants report strong Christmas trade with a good first half of the season. Some stores show year totals rising while others wait until year’s end to finalize figures. A few merchants credit December sales for boosting annual totals, with two reporting substantial increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Echo
Plans to feed game birds this winter in Iowa towns
Leo H. Logan, conservation officer for Fayette, Bremer and Butler counties, travels to Elgin and Clermont to organize a winter feeding program for game birds. Local sports groups volunteer, farmers aid in locating birds, and residents are asked to report quail and other birds to H. B. Greenley and R. P. Straud to map needs and coordinate feeding if a shortage occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. Logan
Fayette
Bremer
Butler
Elgin
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
H. B. Greenley
Clermont Township
R. P
Straud
Baptists Honor Mrs Downing With Church Party
The Baptist choir and young people hosted Mr and Mrs Roger Downing Friday evening in the church parlors. Readings by Ruth Krueger and Betty Alice Schori, a duet by Lyle and Kenton Krueger, and a parody on Lochinvar by Rev P F Zoschke were followed by social games and refreshments. Werley Bailey entertained a Christmas party Sunday evening at her home with guests including Gordon Zurpriggen Harlan Blockhus Kenton Krueger Clifford Olson Arthur Alloway Betty Schori Verna Groth Lois Miller Norma Cooley Mabel Grimmuth Krueger Anna Schupbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Choir
Roger Downing
Ruth Krueger
Betty Alice Schori
Lyle
Kenton Krueger
P. F. Zoschke
Sir Walter Scott
Lochinvar
Community Club and Merchants Sponsor Elgin Christmas Event
Elgin hosted a large Christmas party with street crowds and heavy shopping, as Santa handed out candy and popcorn to about five hundred children. The Elgin Community Club funded treats for kids and organized the Christmas tree, while the Merchants Club financed two free shows and the gift party for the fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Santa
Elgin Community Club
Merchants’ Club
Ames-Bennett Wedding Unites Audreys Ames and Bennett
Audrey Liene Ames and Doyle Bennett were married at Clermont on Wednesday afternoon December 18 by Rev. E E Ramsey. The couple, from Postville and Clermont, will live with the Bennetts and farm jointly. Attendants Jacob Hoover and Ethel Neuman hosted a wedding dinner at the Bennett home, followed by a shower dance at the Ligin opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Liene Ames
Postville
Doyle Bennett
Clermont
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Lutheran
Austen Ames
Harold Bennett
Jacob Hoover
Elgin
Ethel Neuman
John Luchsinger
Bennett Home
Mrs. Bennett
Ligin Opera House
Elgin Merchants Send Season's Greetings in Echo
Elgin merchants and business men extend season's greetings in the Echo edition between Christmas and New Year. The note says the tradition fosters real friendships through ethical business conduct and closer town ties in smaller communities with frequent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Tabitha Society Meets at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society gathered at the Baptist church on Wednesday December 18. Hostesses included Mrs Otlo Krueger Mrs John Auchsinger Mrs Jake Hoover Mrs Gus Krueger and Mrs Edward Krueger. Mrs Milton Miller gave a scripture reading and Mrs Zeschke offered prayer. A Christmas program was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Otlo Krueger
John Auchsinger
Jake Hoover
Gus Krueger
Edward Krueger
Milton Miller
Zeschke
Milo Peterman Sale Set for Second Week of January
Samuel Mosby as trustee of the Milo Peterman property announces a closing out sale planned for the second week of January. The sale was postponed from the following week due to insufficient preparation time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
Milo Peterman
Geo Hyde Sale Friday at Kimp Son Bros Farm
Closing out sale for Geo. Hyde set for Friday December 27 at Kimp son Bros farm south of Elgin. Advertised in Echo last week. this is a last minute reminder for those who may have forgotten the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hyde
Kimp~son Bros
Elgin
Echo
Tag Day Nets $23 for Library Benefit
The tag day committee reports receipts of 23 dollars for a library benefit to buy new books. Contributions are thanked and a published list of purchases will follow. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Waters visited Postville for Christmas dinner with relatives at the R. B. Waters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Waters
Postville
R. B. Waters Home
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Wilson
Earl G. Miller
Basia
State Tax Commission
A. Claire Dewey
Washington
Social Welfare Board
Mrs. Roger Downing
Lulu Rothlisberger
REA
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Memoriam
Firemen’s
Elgin Opera House
Mississippi Nighthawks
Tat Cone
Turkey
Merry Christmas
Pee
Byrdarty
Congress
Texas
Gadsden
Ames—Bennett
Sale
Geo. Hyde Sale
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