Reapportionment Major Problem for Legislature
The 1961 Iowa legislature faces a major reapportionment issue as the state has not rebalanced legislative districts since 1904. The Shaf t redistricting plan failed in the Senate by a 25 to 24 vote, needing 26 to pass. Lt Governor Mooty would cast a deciding vote if tied. The plan proposed a 58 member Senate and a 90 member House with county representation. Most Senate Democrats opposed it. Reapportionment requires passage in two sessions and voter approval, delaying any changes until 1964 at earliest. Previous partial reapportionments in 1941 and 1953 affected only four Senate districts each time.
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Iowa
58Th General Assembly
Senate
William Mooty
Sheff
Lawrence Putney
Gladbrook
Imorithe
Ibwa
Wadena Presbyteran Church Scenes and Congregation Notes
Church services and sacraments observed with Archbishop Leo Binz administering the confirmation at St. Joseph Church on a Saturday. Names of those confirmed listed. Parish events include Holy Name Sunday, social club prizes, and community visits. Chi Anedaw Federated Club meeting covers fund reports, book reviews, and plans for a ladies night out. Continued coverage noted on page 8.
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Leo Binz
St. Joseph Church
Wadena
Death of Mrs Amelia Williams at 80 in Fairbank
Mrs Amelia Williams age 80 of Fairbank died Thursday Feb 9 at a Cedar Falls nursing home. Funeral services were held in Cedar Falls with graveside burial in Fairbank in the family lot. She is survived by two daughters and one son. Her husband, a former Elgin school superintendent, preceded her in death and the family moved from here to Fairbank.
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Amelia Williams
Fairbank
Cedar Falls
Elgin Study Club Elects New Officers
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Martins home on Feb 7 with 17 members present. Mrs. Mantin Wenger reported on Harry Golden and his works while the group discussed loans for Valley High graduates and a Meals for Millions donation. Officers for 61-62 were elected: Belve Snyder president Lester Gehring vice president Gordon Mosby secretary and Thomas Pollock treasurer.
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Elgin Study Club
C. B. Schori
Belve Snyder
Lester Gehring
Gordon Mosby
Sec
Thomas Pollock
Girls Sectional Tournaments Begin at Valley High
The Girls Sectional Tournament opened Monday February 14 at Valley High. Be ring Turkey Valley beat Fredericksburg 59 to 40 with Diane Svendsen scoring 27. Fredericksburg’s Diemne Ellison led losers with 15. West Central of Maynard defeated Volga 84 to 33 as Janet Garnier tallied 45 for West Central and Elaine Follon had 14 for Volga.
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Valley High
Bering
Turkey Valley
Fredericksburg
Diane Svendsen
Diemne Ellison
West Central
Maynard
Volga
Janet Garnier
Elaine Follon
Lighting Clermont Airport Move Sows Municipal Hope
Four men from Clermont and Elgin flew to Des Moines to explore state aid for a lighting system at Clermont Airport. Iowa Aeronautical Commission said funds are 50 50 for a municipal airport with a 10 year land lease. cost estimated at 1000 to 1200 dollars with towns paying 5 percent each of the total. If municipal, the airport may be renamed Valley Airport and would then be privately owned.
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Clermont
Elgin
Des Moines
Iowa Aeronautical Commission
Clemmont
Valley
Valley Wins Its First Game in Tournament
Valley High girls beat Arlington 82 to 97 in the first round of the sectional, missing their all state player due to a twisted knee. Anita Olson led Valley with 27 points while Delores Shaw starred for Arlington.
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Valley High
Arlington
Tigers
Valley
Anita Olson
Delores Shaw
Date Changed Circle Mary Meeting at Mosby Home
Date changed for Circle Mary to meet at the home of Mrs. G. J. Mosby with Mrs. E. J. Klingman assisting. The meeting was scheduled to be with Mrs. Laurence Knudtson.
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Circle Mary
G. J. Mosby
E. J. Klingman
Laurence Knudtson
Rural Townships Weigh Rural Fire Protection Plan
A petition to establish rural fire protection for Pleasant Valley and Marion townships moves forward after Elmer Lantz, Elgin fire chief, explains up-to-date equipment and funding. Trustees may levy up to 1.5 mills with a 60 percent vote. a special election can be called to establish the plan.
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Pleasant Valley
Marion
Elgin
Elmer Lantz
Lantz
Eveyone
Deadline looming for Elgin sewer payments
Elgin town clerk Leo Friederich said about half of town property owners had paid their sewer and disposal plant costs by Saturday. Of those paying, 84 percent settled in full. The first payment deadline is Saturday February 14, after which the assessment will be placed on the tax list with penalties and interest added.
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Leo Friederich
Elgin
Eastern Star School of Instruction Feb 18
Elgin Chapter of the Order of East hosts a school of instruction Saturday February 18 at 1 p.m. with Mrs Victor Walter of Postville as instructor. Inspection opens at 8 p.m. under Mrs Leo Falk and Walter Follett. Serving committee includes Mrs Donald Gilson and others. A luncheon at Elgin Grill follows at 11:30 a.m. for officers and instructor.
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Elgin
Order of East
Orr
Victor Walter
Postville
Leo Falk
Walter Follett
Donald Gilson
Will J. Nelson
Charles Wenger
Ernestine Hélzer
Hazel Gehring
Very
Moore's 5 & 10 celebrates 11th anniversary in Elgin
Moore's 5 and 10 marks 11 years in Elgin. Owner Bill Moore began in the C. O. Christ building, then moved to a larger site. The self-serve store features two check-out counters. On Friday, he will serve complimentary coffee and donuts to honor the anniversary.
Hardware line planned by local plumber owner
John Tillotson of John Tillotson Plumbing and Heating told the ECHO he plans to add general hardware items to his inventory. He has not decided the extent of the merchandise yet.
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John Tillotson
Frank T Nye to Speak at High School Commencement
Frank T Nye associate editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette will give the high school commencement address. The event features Nye as the keynote speaker, highlighting the school's graduation ceremonies and local press involvement.
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Frank T. Nye
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Elgin Community Club Donates to Library and Airport Aid
The Elgin Community Club voted a $50 donation to the Elgin Public Library at its Legion auxiliary hall meeting. They also approved supporting Elgin Town Council actions to help the local airport obtain a lighting system. Committee roles for 1961 were announced, with 22 members present. guests included Herb Falk and Max Medberry.
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Elgin Community Club
Legion End Auxilary Hall
Elgin Public Library
Elgin
Dean DeSart
F. D. Welch
Keith Kohler
Ivan Torkelson
H. H. Wolt
W. F. Kohler
Chm
Lorence Muehlcthaler
Harold Halverson
John Tillotson
Ed Klingman
Lorence Muehlethaler
Cim
Chas
O’neill
Wm. Moore
Leo Falb
G. H. Falb
Henry McMillan
C. B. Schori
Rex Mulford
Leo Schori
Gordon Mosby
Deen DeSart
C. C. Christ
Herb Falk
West Union
Max Medberry
Invitation for Bids on New Star Route Operation
Bids for the proposed Star Route Decorah to Elgin were invited for two round trips daily six days a week with no Sunday or holiday service. Bids must be filed with the Office of Distribution and Traffic Manager in St Louis by 3 30 p m on March 9 1961. Contact H M McMillan Elgin postmaster for forms and details.
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Decorah
Elgin
St. Louis
H. M. McMillan
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice Dates and Site
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday February 21 in Auxiliary rooms. A county gathering will be held in Elgin on Tuesday February 28.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
Boys Sectional Tournament Pairing and Dates
The boys sectional tournaments run February 21 to 25 at Valley High and Garnavillo sites. Valley draws include Fayette versus Protivin Rudolphinum and Saint Lucas versus Waukon with winners meeting later rounds. Valley advances directly to district after a bye. Garnavillo region includes Garnavillo Colesburg McGregor and Volga for pairing. District game set for February 28 at 7:30 p.m. between Valley winner and the other sectional winner.
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Valley High
Garneville
Valley
Fayette
Protivin Rudolphinum
Mon
Saint Lucas
St. Luke's
Waukon
St. Patrick's Mon
Thurs
Garnavillo
Colesburg
McGregor
Volga
Valley Boys
Lutheran Welfare Meeting Heads NE Iowa in Postville
Lutherans from 14 counties in NE Iowa will attend the annual meeting of the NE Branch of Lutheran Welfare at St. Paul Lutheran Church Publish Postville. Dinner and business session set for February 21 at 6 16 p m. In Postville hospital Becky Jean Gison arrives weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces to Mr and Mrs Gary Gison.
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Iowa
NE Branch
Lutheran Welfare
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Postville
Gary Gison
Postville Hospital
Becky Jean
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Darryl Johnson
Alice Hoag
Min Bickel
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John Gage
Paul Corneilsen, Sr
Oelwein
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Paul Crandall
Derry
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Arthur Cousins
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Arthur Herrling
Trens
Danny Aylsworth
Clib
Robert Klingman
Thomas Dooley
Mams
William Shee
Wilder Mattocks
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Meehan
Page
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Com. Orlando” Loftsgard
Aot
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Otto Henson
Walter Kohls
Charles Hader
Harl W. Kiple
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Iowa State University
Clayton County
Ray Zwanziger
John Christen Elgin
Jack W. DeWolf
Elkader
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Reuben Mueller
St. Olaf
Edwin Loftsgard
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Berdean C. Hagelie
Clarence Hagelie
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