Elgin Clermont FFA Week Highlights Chapter Milestones
Harley Evenson reports on Elgin Clermont FFA Chapter marking National FFA Week with notes on the four FFA degrees, local activities such as fertilizer tests, pure bred sow shares, future plans, and honoring George Washington as the first scientific farmer. The piece urges support for local FFA growth.
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Iowa
Future Farmers of America
Elgin-Clermont
Farm Boys
Maine
Hawaii
Washington
Puerto Rico
Future Farmers
Armers of Americans
George Washington
Harley Evenson
Golden Wedding for West Bend couple Zauggs
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zaugg of West Bend celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday February 8 with about two hundred relatives neighbors and friends in attendance. A gold and white anniversary cake and table decorations framed the event while daughters and sons and 26 grandchildren were present. The couple married February 8 1906 at the Easton home in West Bend and spent their life as retired farmers around West Bend with all their children nearby except one in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Wm. Zaugg
West Bend
Arlie Bannart
Ruby
Zauge
Kenneth Franck
Battle Creek
Mich
Louisa Zauge
Rose Christen
Easton
Ern Zaugg
Elizabeth Gerber
Kenneth’ Franck
Edward Sander
Heron Lake
Minn
Ruth Hodel
Minnie
Slegle
Oakville
Half-way point in 1955 Iowa Legislature noted
The 1055 legislature reaches mid session with a spring recess ahead and March 7 return for the final weeks. Bills may be introduced only by committees going forward. Senate confirmed state officials in earlier action, while two commerce commission counsel nominees were denied or withdrawn. Wade McReynolds was sworn in after illness delayed his start, with John Carlsehn sworn in shortly before.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
J. C. Wright
Keokuk
Public Instruction
Martin van Oosterhout
Orange City
State Board of Public Instruction
William P. Housel
Humboldt
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Robert Beck
Centerville
Highway Commission
Commerce Commission
L. L. Caffrey
Cresco
Russell Lundy
Hoegh
Knudson seeks $60 homestead tax credit cap
Iowa senator Herman Knudson of Clear Lake files a measure to trim the homestead tax credit from 62.50 to 60 dollars aiming to boost state revenue. The credit is financed by shifting income tax receipts to offset local property taxes on homesteads. Knudson estimates annual state savings around 5 million dollars. Governor Hoegh aide Paul Parker commented to Des Moines reporters.
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Iowa Senate
Herman ‘Knudson
Clear’ Lake
Republican
Knudson
iKnudson
McCoy forms drum and bugle corps in Center Point
Jon McCoy has organized a drum and bugle corps in Center Point as reported by the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The group ages range from 7 to 12 with a few older helpers. The corps has 67 members and all uniforms and instruments are owned by Mr. McCoy who has about 30 years in musical education and has organized similar units.
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Cedar Rapids
Jon McCoy
Center Point
McCoy
Propose Raise in Postal Rates
Postmaster McMillan cites Postmaster News revealing long dated 1932 income schedules and rising costs. The USPS faced a 399 million deficit in 1954 and projects higher red ink with wage and benefit hikes. If 3¢ letter rate was fair in 1982, a 6¢ rate today follows a common ratio across classes.
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McMillan
The
Echo
Postmaster News
F F A News Elgin Clermont Chapter Initiates Farmers
The Elgin Clermont F F A held its February meeting with a film Midwest Holiday followed by initiation of chapter farmers. Har ley Evenson Robert Nelson Harold Hanson Rowland Hackmann Laverne Swenson Ronald Lingans Douglas Appelman Keith Aanes Wayne Havenstrite John Gass Carlton Krueger Eugene Medberry Harlow Meyer and Dwane Engelhart received the chapter farmer degree and silver pin, joined by Postville members. After business, basketball was enjoyed.
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Elgin-Clermont
Postville
Harley Evenson
Robert Nelson
Harold Hanson
Rowland Hackmann
Laverne Swenson
Ronald Lyngans
Douglas Appelman
Keith Aanes
Wayne Havenstrite
John Gass
Carlton Krueger
Eugene Medberry
Harlow Meyer
Dwane Engelhart
Attend O E S Meeting at Postville
The Eastern Star gathering in Postville Monday evening hosted Mdms Harold Grimm R P Strauch Glen McKellar R L Grimes Keith Kohler Allen Habeger Leota Welch Mel Kohler Lester Gehring Rex Mulford and Glen McKellar. Initiatory work was exemplified with Mrs Easton Kneeskern Decorah district instructor as guest of honor. Madms Lester Gehring R L Grimes and Rex Mulford attended the afternoon school of instruction.
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Eastern Star
Postville
Mdms
Harold Grimm
R. P. Strauch
Glen McKellar
R. L. Grimes
Keith Kohler
Allen Habeger
Leota Welch
Mel Kohler
Lester Gehring
Rex Mulford
Smoke damaged Archied Howard farm home near Elgin
Smoke damaged three rooms of the Archie Howard farm home southwest of Elgin on Monday. A portable kerosene heater caused the smoke but there was no fire damage. The rooms had recently been redecorated.
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Archie Howard
Elgin
Half-Truth or Error Clouds Hal‑Truth Debate
A fragment hints at a dispute over truthfulness in a halting claim. The text suggests confusion about whether a statement is partially true or wholly incorrect, signaling a debate over accuracy and interpretation.
Fayette County picks Caldwell couple for county home
Fayette County Board of Supervisors named Merle and Mrs Merle Caldwell of Independence as superintendent and matron of the Fayette county home. Caldwell, 43, a Coast Guard veteran, has 12 years at the Mental Health Institute and four years as deputy sheriff. Mrs Caldwell has 15 years nursing and physical therapy experience. They take over March 10, replacing the Kregels, who earned 6500 yearly but salary talks ended unresolved.
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Fayette County
Kregel
Kregels
Caldwell
Caldwells
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Pacific
Mental Health Institute
Arlington Chapter Installation by Elgin Clermont FFA
The Elgin-Clermont Future Farmers of America installed the new Arlington chapter and its officers on Tuesday evening February 22 after receiving their charter.
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Elgin-Clermont Future Farmers. of. America
Arlington
Convention Trip For Leo L Schori And D C Doan
National Convention Leo L Schori and D C Doan left Sunday for Chicago to attend the National Canners Convention. They will return home Wednesday evening.
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Leo L. Schori
D. C. Doan
Chicago
Fixing Up by Leo Falbt Expands Business Building
Leo Falbt keeps a crew of carpenters bricklayer and plumber busy the past week making alterations in his business building. He enlarges the basement adding a new wall and changing plumbing. Bud Brackin also enlarges the kitchen in his tavern and installs built in fixtures.
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Leo Falbt
Plum
Ber
Bud Brackin
Medberry Family 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
A group of relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Medberry home last Wednesday evening for a picnic supper to honor the couple on their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Parry Medberry Quinton Olson Max Medberry Barbara Kenneth Medberry Albert Dennlet Howard Melbanty Mapkret Alton Medberry Lois Charles Lyle Glen Medberry and Linda.
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Ed Medberry
Parry Medberry
Quinton Olson
Max ‘Medberry
Barbara
Kenneth Medberry
Albert Dennlet
Howard “Melbanty
iMapkret Andi Gene
Alton Medberry
Elgin Homecoming Dates Set for August Week
The eighth tri annual Elgin homecoming is scheduled for August 18 19 20 21 to align with the Fayette County Fair week. Fair runs August 23 through 26 this year. Clermont has announced Daily Days on August 13 and 14 with similar timing considerations.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Clermont
Silver Wedding Anniversary Honor at West Union Party
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Falk of West Union hosted a party Saturday evening February 19 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Medberry on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included Gordon Landswerk Cresco Max Medberry Martin Wenger Kenneth Mark Leonard Moore Merlin Cook Charles Wenger and Guernsey Smith.
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Herbert Falk
West Union
Ed Medberry
Gordon Landswerk
Cresco
Max Medberry
Martin Wenger
Kenneth Mark
Leonard Moore
Merlin Cook
Charles Wenger
Guernsey Smith
Legion Convention Attendance in Des Moines
Jacob Schneider commander attended a two day state legion convention of Commanders and Adjutants in Des Moines over the weekend. FF. D. Welch also appeared, attending portions of sessions Sunday and Monday.
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Jacob Schneider
Des Moines
FF. D. Welch
Card Party at Masonic Hall Friday Evening
A public card party will be held at the Masonic hall on Friday March 4 at 8 00 p m Admission 26 cents.
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Masonic Hall
Flag From Capitol Once Floated Over Magleton Hall
A flag now raised over Magleton City Hall has a historic past, once flying over the United States Capitol in Washington.
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Magleton
United States Capitol
Washington
Circulate Petitions in School Bond Issue
Capt J D Shaffer of Fort Shaffer placed third in the Hawaiian AAU 15% mile race timed at 1 hour 47 minutes 28.8 seconds. He is 11 minutes faster than last year as he improves with age. Shaffer and family will return to the USA in April and be stationed at Fort Eustis Virginia. He hopes to arrive before the 18th to run in the 26 mile Boston marathon.
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J. D. Shaffer
Fort Shaffer
Bill before State Legislature protests school bond election
Petitioners in Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District oppose legalization of last fall’s 525000 bond election. The article notes legal questions, Senate action by Senator Scott, and the Echo’s neutral stance while urging a conference to resolve differences and avoid personal conflicts.
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C-E Consolidated
Clermont- Elgin Consolidated
Supreme Court
Scott
Senate
Totange Gentral
Community Day of Prayer at Elgin Lutheran Church
A Community Day of Prayer will be held at Elgin Lutheran Church on Friday February 25 at 8 00 pm Theme Abide in Me and I in You John 15 4 Prelude Nancy Larson Hymn O Zion Haste Invocation Pastor Knutsen Responsive Reading John 15 1 14 Vocal Solo I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked Fran ces Larson Missions in Our Community Mrs Russell Wenger Sentence Prayers Girls Quartet Near to the Heart of God Beverly Mueh le thaler Marjorie Johnson Mary Ann Schaer Marilyn Schaer Home Missions Mrs Clarence ry oe so Hymn The Voice of God is Calling Offertory Rev Steinman Offertory Music Vocal Duet How Beautiful Upon the Mountain Mrs Roger Walker Mrs Leo Grether Foreign Missions Mrs Guy Probert Mrs Paul Zurbrig ae Vocal Solo I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Dalene Shaffer Racial Discrimination Mrs John Christen Hymn Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us Benediction Pastor Vanderbeck Ushers Barbara Medberry Evelyn Orth Jeanie Shaffer Janice Loftsgard
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Nancy Larson
Zion
Knutsen
Jesus
Frances Larson
Russell Wenger
Prayers
Beverly Muehlethaler
Marjorie Johnson
Mary Ann Schaer
Marilyn Schaer
Home Missions
Clarence Ry Oe
Voice of God Is Calling
Steinman
Roger Walker
Leo Grether
Foreign Missions
Guy Probert
Paul Zurbrig
Voice of
Dalene Shaffer
Mrs
John Christen
Savior
Vanderbeck Ushers
Barbara Medberry
Evelyn Orth
Jeanie Shaffer
Janice Loftsgard
Florida Trip for Myr and Florida-bound party
Leave for Florida Myr and Mrs Perry Medberry, Mrs Clara Baumgartner and Clara Muehlenthaler departed Tuesday morning for Florida. They expect to be away about three weeks.
Tom Holm Dies at 77 in Gunder After Heart Attack
Tom Holm, age 77, died Sunday evening at Postville hospital after a three day illness from a heart attack. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon with a 1:30 service at Muehlthaler funeral home and a 2:00 service at Marion Lutheran Church. His life sketch will be published next week.
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Tom Holm
Gunder
Postville Hospital
Muehiethaler Funeral Home
Marion Lutheran Church
Two Waterbury Brothers Serve Aboard USS McGinty
Merlin Waterbury and Richard Waterbury, brothers, work together in the engine room of the escort vessel USS McGinty, now on duty in the Far East.
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Sweaway
Merlin
Richard Waterbury
USS McGinty
Far East
Rochester Hospital Transfer For Observation And Surgery
In Rochester Minnesota Kenneth Buroden was taken to a Rochester hospital for observation and possible surgery. Frank Pinney accompanied him to the facility for medical assessment and potential procedure.
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Rochester Hospital
Kenneth Buroden
Rochester, Minn
Frank Pinney
Tip to motorists watch out for school kids
Brief note urging drivers to be cautious around children near schools and to avoid rushing, stressing that youngsters were taught to value safety and should not be endangered by speeding or careless driving.
Muehlethals Return From California Visit
Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethal returned home Sunday from Sacramento California where they spent two weeks visiting friends and relatives Mild spring weather greeted them with sunshine flowers blooming and lawns green after their trip
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F. C. Muehlethaler
Sacramento
Calif
Gehring Hardware Stove and Waffle Iron Giveaways
Doyle Baker won the Skelgas stove and Nichols Martie won the waffle iron at the Gehring Hardware demonstration last weekend. Mr Gehring says the two day event fried many pancakes and he is very pleased with the results.
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Doyle Baker
Nichols Martie
Gehring Hardware
Gehring
New Addresses Listed for Local Residents
Mrs. Edward Hodel moves to 2824 Grand Ave Huntington Park California. Norman Lehan relocates to Postville. The family previously lived on Route 3 Elgin.
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Edward Hodel
Grand Ave
Huntington Park
Calif
Norman Lehan
Postville
Elgin
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