Exemption bill prompts tax structure debate in Iowa
A proposed exemption hike for World War I and veterans draws scrutiny as lawmakers weigh how Iowa’s tax system can bear increased relief. The measure would raise exemptions from 500 to 1000 for some veterans, with 69,160 Iowa veterans benefiting last year. Senators debate impacts while Gov Blue backs a survey committee to study the tax framework.
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Robert D. Bhie
Iowa
Ben Ball
Iowa Tax, Commission
Ifall
Iowa Postwar Rehabilitation Commission
Boone Towans
Blue
Elgin Study Club Hosts Husbands Party at Klingman Cafe
The Elgin Study Club held its annual party for husbands on Tuesday February 20 at Klingman cafe. A seven o’clock dinner featured patriotic decorations. Rev Paul Zaschke gave grace. President Mrs Bernice Falb welcomed guests and G J Mosby spoke for the husbands.
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Elgin Study Club
Klingman Cafe
Paul Zaschke
Bernice Falb
G. J. Mosby
Jane Falb
H. H. Wolf
L. L. Kiple
C. O. Torkelson
C. B. Schori
Neighborhood Meeting Thursday Night February 22
Clayton county farmers and wives are urged to attend neighborhood meetings in their township on Thursday night February 22. Sessions cover 1946 AAA payments, livestock and equipment credits, and ways to cooperate to reach 1945 food goals. Township schedules include Grand Meadow District No 2 and 7, McNeal school, Highland Yearous school, Marion Center school, Cherry Valley.
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Clayton County
Clayton Co
AAA
Dlish Sales Draw Fair Crowd as Ulish Family Moves
Chas Olish reported fairly good weather and a healthy sale Friday afternoon with a solid crowd. Ten top cows averaged 130.90, best cows at 165.00, one horse 100, corn 0.95, oats 0.70, hens 1.50, late pigs 16.75 to 27.50, and the Ulish family plans to move to Elgin renting Mrs. Cook’s second floor. Richard Kohls of West Union is renting the old farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Olish
B. J. Baumgartner
Ulish
Elgin
Mary Cook
Richard Kohls
West Union
Rabbit Season Closes March 1
The rabbit hunting season for cottontail and jackrabbits ends March 1 after a strong year. Rabbits remain the most popular U S game animal with widespread abundance. Cottontail numbers have risen since 1939 and are expected to peak soon. Tularemia has declined with only three cases since August 1, far below 1939 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Apply Now for Farm Gas Ration
The local ration board reminds farmers to submit non-highway gas ration applications promptly with February 20 set as the deadline to have allotments ready by March 1. Late filings will be issued as soon as possible but likely after March 1.
WA News of Our Men and Women in Uniform Take Army Exams
List of local registrants who left West Union on February 13 by bus for Jefferson Barracks Missouri for pre induction physicals. Names include John Metzger Elgin Leslie Anderson Clermont William Erickson Wadena Herman Larson Wadena Richard L Friederich Elgin Arthur W Amundson Elgin Merl F Ruchdaschel Elgin Derral R Johnson Wadena Clarence J Sampson Clermont John J Warton Tees Hubert Cummings Ar Help request for more service news. Recovered, Robert Odegard with 21 months service, two campaigns and transfusions. Rita Kathleen Rounds Clermont appointed Second Lieutenant Army Nurse Corps to report at Camp Carson Colorado around Feb 28. Virtus E Yack moved from Missouri to Fort Lewis Washington. Pvt Harris J Evans injured on ship. hospitalized in Washington. Cleo Moore, Wad ena, prisoner of Germans. James Gunderson Clermont left for Jefferson Barracks for army exams. Charles Vine Gress Cler mont says he is well in Hol land. Kenneth Gress in South Pacific. Private Joseph T Kjosa in U S hospital in California after overseas service. now at U S General Hospital Camp Carson Colorado.
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West Union
Jefferson Barracks
John Metzger
Elgin
Leslie Anderson
Clermont
William E. Erickson
Wadena
Herman C. Larson
Wadens
Richard L. Friederich
Arthur W. Amuntson
Merl. F. Ruchdaschel
Derral R. Johnson
Clarence J. Sampson
John J. Warton
Tees
Hubert HR. Cummings
C. H. Danielson
Seventh Service Command
Omaha
Rita Kathleen Rounds
Army Nurse Corps
Camp Carson
Colorado
Lt. Rounds
Rounds
U. S. Hospital
Joseph T. Kjosa
California
New Hebredes
Guadalcanal
U. S
U. S. General Hospital
Ward A-14
Save That Waste Paper War Reminder to Buffets
Readers urged to save all waste paper for salvage as war material. Scouts and Cubs collect each Wednesday after school. tie or pack paper in cartons and place it where visible. Rural residents may leave at town hall for pickup. rags and rubber also collected.
Mrs. Andrew Reinhart Funeral in Elgin and Clermont
Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Reinhart aged 69 are set for Friday at the Muehlethaler funeral home Elgin at 1 PM and at the East Clermont Lutheran church at 2 PM Burial will follow in the East church cemetery She died at University Hospital Iowa City at 3 AM Tuesday February 20 after a two week hospitalization for a major operation A life sketch will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Reinhart
Muehlethaler
Elgin
East Clermont Lutheran Church
East Church
Ceme‘tery
Progress Club meets at Betty Strauch home
Betty Strauch hosted the Progress Club Monday evening with fourteen members present. Genevieve Dunkle gave a book review of Tom Bone by Charles Judah. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16 with Eileen Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Strauch
Progress Club
Tom Bone
Charles 3. Judah
Genevieve Dunkle
Eileen Krueger
Large incubator installed at Schneider Turkey Farm
The Schneider Turkey Farm near Elgin added a large incubator this week. Placed in the cottage area north of the residence, it will replace several smaller incubators previously used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider Turkey
Elgin
Richard Krueger Family Plans Return to Iowa Home
The Richard Krueger family, who moved to Washington last year, will move back to Iowa. They will reside in Fayette County and have rented Fred Kruse’s 160 acres near Sumner as their new home.
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Richard Krueger
State of
Washington
Iowa
Fayette County
Fred Kruse
Sumner
Helgerson Sutter Wedding at St Olaf Parsonage
Miss Arlene Helgerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Helgerson Clermont wed Frederick W Sutter son of Mr and Mrs Dan Sutter Elgin in a single ring ceremony at St Olaf Lutheran parsonage West Union The Rev E Alring officiated A white formal gown with sweetheart neckline satin bodice and lace skirt and a pearl necklace framed the bride Attendants Betty Jacobson and Ernestine Friederich wore blue and pink gowns Bridesmaid corsages matched red roses Attendants Howard Helgerson and Martyn Lunt attended the groom A wedding dance and shower followed at the Elgin opera house The couple will reside on the Lawrence Brause farm
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Arlene Helgerson
Andrew Helgerson
Clermont
Frederick W. Sutter
Dan Sutter
Elgin
St. Olaf Lutheran Parsonage
West Union
E. ©. Alring
Betty Jacobson
Ernestine Friederich
Howard Heigerson
Martyn Lunt
Calmut
Elgin Opera House
Livestock numbers in town in January 1945 decline
All farm livestock fell from record peaks last year. Cattle on farms Jan 1 1945 totaled 5,528,000, down about 1 percent from a year earlier. Beef cattle rose slightly while dairy cows dropped. Hog total at Jan 1 1945 was 10,990,000, down 26 percent from last year’s peak of 14,852,000. Sheep and lambs on farms numbered 1,723,000, down about 10 percent. Farm chicken flocks reached 38,598,000, versus 43,149,000 a year ago.
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All Cattle Group
1945 Food Production Special Broadcast
Farm Bureau members are urged to note the 1945 food production needs as reported in a special broadcast. Canned goods will be 35 percent below last year and meat supplies also lag. Farmers should listen to KXBL Waterloo on Friday February 23 from 9 to 10 p.m.
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Farm Bureau
KXBL
Waterloo
Thaw Helps Fish In Lakes After Harsh Winter
The thawed waters revived fish life in shallow lakes and protected many from winter kill. Some lakes did lose fish, but several initially thought to freeze out appear safe. Winter losses stem from suffocation and low oxygen caused by snow cover and blocked sunlight.
World Day of Prayer Offering Collected
An offering of 22 dollars was given at the World Day of Prayer service last Friday evening. The funds were sent to the United Council of Church Women in New York to support four missionary projects Migrant Work Religious Directors in United States Indian Schools Christian Literature in Foreign Languages and Foreign Christian Colleges.
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United Council of Church Women
New York
United States
Indoor forcing of shrubs prompts early blooms for flower lovers
Flower enthusiasts can induce early blooming by forcing select shrub varieties indoors. Techniques include providing warmth, controlled light, and proper pruning to stimulate flowering ahead of the outdoors schedule. This tip offers a way to enjoy blossoms ahead of natural late spring appearances.
Purple Heart Awarded to Local Soldier Posthumously
Mr and Mrs Michael J Blockhus of Elgin received a War Department letter confirming their son Private First Class Michael Blockhus Jr Infantry was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously for sacrificing his life in defense of the country The letter dated January 25 from Secretary of War Henry L Stimson praises his valor and expresses deepest sympathy and gratitude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Blockhus
Elgin
Henry L. Stimson
Michael, Jr
Secretary OF War
Washington
Blockhus
Michael Blockhus
Infantry
War Department
Birthday Greetings List February Births and Names
Birthday notices list individuals with February dates including Laura Baumgartner T W Dean Jean M Kurth Sheldon Olson Rosinard Lillian Hyde Mrs E WHELttoon George Lereh Lucien Donlon February 23 Leong Lyngaas Myrtle Kohler Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Christine Olson Adolph L Benson Ralph Hoag Dick Kimpsten Clarence Dibble Lila R Barmhouse February 24 Iva Tarkelson Rose Larson February 25 Burton T Wolf Letha Adrian Myrtle Falk John Anderson Lewis Butikefer Orlin Landsgård Gene Howard Snyder February 26 Mrs Lena Cooley Mrs Wm Kohls Jr Noraline Borcherding Mary Rita Kuehl February 27 Mrs Dorf Opperud Mary L Wikan Merlin Cook Patty Peterson J M Shaffer Stanley Capper Wayne Baumgartner February 28 Lewis Thoma Mrs C L Klingman Erna Louise Schori Ern Schori Mae Anderson Florence B Anderson Mrs F C Miller Ellen Hunsberger Phil Leuchtenmacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Baumgartner
T. W. Dean
Jean M. Kurth
Sheldon Olson
Rosinard
Lillian Hyde
E. Whel Ttoon
George Lereh
Lucien Donlon
Leong Lyngaas
Myrtle Kohler
Martin Anderson
Christine Olson
Adolph L. Benson
Ralph Hoag
Dick Kimpsten
Clarence Dibble
Lila R. Barmhouse
Iva Tarkelson
Rose Larson
Trees for Windbreak Available in Fayette County Townships
The State Conservation Commission announces windbreak trees for Clermont Illyria Fairfield and Pleasant Valley townships in Fayette County. Available species include white pine spruce Douglas fir and black locust. Trees are sold at cost and an AAA payment is possible for planting this year. Contact the County Farm Bureau office before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Fayette County
Clermont
Illyria
Fairfield
Pleasant Valley
County Farm Bureau
Echo-Enterprise Sale Calendar featuring farm auction
The Echo Enterprise calendar notes a Wednesday March 7 farm sale with Myron Chapman as the seller and Orvin Thompson as auctioneer for Elgin State Bank, including cattle machinery horses and other items. The article also praises sweetclover’s rise in Iowa as soil builder and fertility replenisher, and advises planning for a spring garden with small fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Chapman
Orvin Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Iowa
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Creston
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Pleasant Valley Women's Home Project
Lester Wenger
ST —S
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Army
Camp Dodge
Fort Leonard Wood
San Francisco
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Makin
U.S
Missouri
Fort Lewis
Donald Page
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Bear
Claude Gress
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Holland
Kenneth Gress
South Pacific
Turkey
Helgerson-Sutter
World Day of Prayer
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