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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
2
A debate in the House centered on the Geauty Assessor bill with members weighing amendments and potential impacts. Key officials and patrons were noted, as the measure faced questions over procedures and jurisdiction.
The text notes a pending decision on the 1948 rate without signature, suggesting action may occur this session. It states the 13 8 rate would be 100 percent as per statutes, with the 50 percent rate extended only through 1947, while both Senate and House may consider bills to extend or revise the vote to 1948 if the 1947-49 period warrants.
A vivid sea adventure with a stirring love story draws audiences with drama and excitement, offering a must see maritime tale of peril and passion aboard a ship and on distant shores.
A clipped, stylized note describes a political scenario where a woman candidate pursues the governorship amid public attention to appearance and propriety. The line suggests tension between appearances and political success, with a sharp, sardonic tone reflecting campaign scrutiny.
Iowa legislators discuss a proposed community property law to equalize federal tax bases for couples, with Rep. W H Nicholas leading the bill. The measure would allow spouses to file separate returns, citing tax savings for higher brackets and parity with nine other states. Lost shirts from Troy Laundry fire in Des Moines affect several lawmakers, while Rep. Smith contemplates hiring more help if session delays extend seeding work.
At the annual meeting last Wednesday nine men were named to the Clermont Community Club board for the coming year: C. A. Hoffman, Wm. Larrabee Jr., Dr L L Carr, J A Erickson, E M Hoag, Henry Kittleson, Frank Frisbie, Walter Follett, and W R Blake. Directors later chose Hoffman as president and Blake as vice president with Wm A Kneeland named secretary and treasurer. Graveling advances on the Clermont West Union road reached Herman Rolf's property where grading has completed to that point.
West Union sees NOB Duetehfir acquire Thomas heating and plumbing stock and expand into Vermont. Mr. Zuercher relocates with family to the store. Towns along the Rock Island meet the railway superintendent about a Sunday Decorah branch train. Frances Horan, son of Mr and Mrs Wim Horan, has appendicitis and undergone surgery at Postgillix hospital. Mrs C L Layton and Curtis visit Cedar Rapids. Mrs George Peasley returns home after a visit with Thos Colliton family.
Real estate records show William Kerr and wf transferring SWNW NWSW and part SWSW to Jerome A and Alice M Skretta for $1. William Lerch sells to Martin G Wanger for $3000 covering S 1-2 SENE 2394ieFeusaj bel Halversomg Jr to Melvin as Martinidciwt for $1250 in Clermont. P W Raftis and wife sell to Arthur Thomas for $1 Lt 1 Big-
Short recorded transfers show Edwin D and Fred Hetzel (WD) acquiring Lot 104 Herriman's Add, Wadena, WA, and Waivelke title lifted to Edwin D and PR Penmmbhrey (WD) for one dollar.
February licenses show Francis R. Nix on and Maxine Grafenberg of West Union. Gene G. Wood of West Union and Myrtle M Buenzow of Fairbank wed February 14. Harold Homewood of Fayette and Phyllis Holtzman of Fey ette join on February 18.
Divorce case list notes Powers Lilias R and Arnold Powers married August 1920 with four children Eva Chase and Fayette yeipher Chase divorce noted Baie AYE 1911 Betty Cochran and Delwela versus Roy Cochran divorce married August 16 1943 with three children Delbert Leverington versus Louis placeholder entry continues
County workers in Iowa focus this month on public health by organizing anti fly campaigns and promoting the iRrogram to improve poultry meat quality. The effort involves local offices and agricultural groups aiming to reduce fly-borne issues and boost producers' meat hygiene standards.
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