Iowa 47th General Assembly Set for Regular Session
Legislative News Current Comment describes the 47th Iowa General Assembly to convene next week with 82 Republicans and 76 Democrats in the House and 28 Republicans to 22 Democrats in the Senate. Contests will decide final seats, caucuses planned in Des Moines, and potential speakership deadlock with a possible coin flip compromise. Inauguration procedures and governor race details are outlined, noting Nelson G. Kraschel’s official plurality and ongoing election canvass.
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47Th
General Assembly
Iowa
Senate
House
Legislative Mill
Des Moines
Jey Praattent- OT
Faith
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Kraschel
Valentine
State House
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Governor Herring calls for three million more state funds
Governor Herring announced Saturday his plan to recommend a three million dollar annual increase in state appropriations for two years. He cites the need to ease over crowded state institutions and rising costs for provisions and employee salary restorations.
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Herring
Cars Mix on Elgin West Union Road Head-On Collision
Norbert Kruse and Clyde Murphy drove into each other on Elgin West Union road near the Fred Schaer farm Thursday evening about 9 45. Louise Evans suffered the worst injuries with a deep forehead cut and facial wounds. Kenneth Evans required stitches and knee and ankle cuts. Mr Murphy had facial cuts and a knocked out tooth. Dorine Mattke had a leg cut. Mr Kruse suffered minor lacerations and bruises. George Boyle and Chet Hull transported the injured to Elgin for care.
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Norbert Kruse
Clyde Murphy
Fred Schaer
Elgin
West Union
Louise Evans
Murphy
Kenneth Evans
Mr. Murphy
Dorine Mattke
Mr. Kruse
George Boyle
Chet Hull
Solem Resigns to Lead Syracuse Football
Ossie Solem head football coach at Iowa University resigns to take Syracuse University head coaching job. Reported salary at Syracuse is 11000 dollars yearly. Assistant coach Bill Boeler also resigns to accompany Solem to Syracuse.
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Ossie Solem
Iowa University
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Bill” Boeler
Iowa U
Solem
Farm Union Meeting At Farmersburg
A. J. Johnson president of the Iowa Farmers Union will address a meeting at the opera house in Farmersburg Friday January 8 at 8 p m Arrangements are by Andrew E Wacker Johnson a dirt farmer and long time member and president elect will discuss agriculture and its link to industry and union principles as solutions to economic problems
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A. J. Johnson
Iowa Farmer‘s’ Union
Opera House
Farmersburg
Andrew E. Wacker
Johnson
Farmers‘ Union
Farmers' Union
Krueger Family Settles in Portland On S E Lafayette
Wm Krueger and family report their move to 5333 S E Lafayette Portland Oregon in a card to the Echo noting a promising New Year outlook and a lengthy cross country trip of 3400 miles over 10 days through nine states with stops at Boulder Dam Pasadena and Los Angeles. The letter describes damp weather with temps from freezing to 50 degrees and snow only on Mt Hood.
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Wm. Krueger
S. E. Lafayette
Portland
Oregon
The
Echo
Krueger
Longstoreman
Mt. Hood
Boulder Dam
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Coast Highway
Meeting and Installation Slated for Elgin Chapter E S
Elgin Chapter E S will hold a regular session at the lodge hall next Wednesday evening January 18 at the usual time. The meeting will include a tonal session and installation of officers including Matron Bernice Falk Patron Ern Bauder Asso Matron Myrtle Kohler Asso Patron A M Weibel Conductress Leota Welch Asso Conductress Verna Mosby Secretary Myrtle Muehlenthaler Treasurer Nelle Schori Chaplain Ethel Kohler Marshal Lillian Yearous Kohler Fie Seravens MarthaWinex Brackin Electa Elizabeth McMillan Warder Jease Langsdale Sentinel Mary Skarshaug Organist Tryphena Knudtson.
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Elgin
E. S
Lodge
Bernice Falk
Ern Bauder
Asso
Myrtle Kohler
A. M. Weibel
Leota Welch
Verna Mo
Masonic Installation Planned for Jan 12 at Silverleaf Lodge
Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M will hold its annual installation on Tuesday evening January 12. New officers include W M Max Thoma S W Arthur Yearous J W C O Christ J Harrington secretary Samuel Mosby treasurer. Incoming officers and appointees listed with Hans Winkler N W Evans Gordon Mosby B D Welch M Zurbriggen Tyler J Snyder Acting Chaplain. Lunch and fellowship follow the ceremony. members urged to save the date.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Max Thoma
W. M
Arthur Yearous
C. O. Christ
J. W
J. Harrington
Samuel Mosby
Hans Winkler
Ern Bauder
F. E. Kohler
N.W. Evans
Gordon Mosby
Ssr
B. D. Welch
M. Zurbriggen
Tyler
J. J. Snyder
Home Project Discussion on Heredity and Environment
Fayette county home project women will discuss which counts more heredity or environment in the second lesson of the Child Development and Family Relationships course this month. Training schools run by H D A over the next two weeks include Clermont and Pleasant Valley at Mrs Roy Swenson Jan 5 Dover at Mrs Crant Lauer Jan 6 and Illyria at Mrs Albert Dennler Jan 12.
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Farm Bureau News
Home Project
Fayette County
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Roy Swenson
Dover Township
Crant Lauer
Illyria Township
Albert Dennler
Fall pig crop drop signals sharp 1936 decline
The fall pig crop in Iowa is estimated at 2,572,000 pigs, 16 percent below 1935's 3,059,000. The combined 1936 pig crop reaches 11,268,000, about 16 percent above 1935 yet 21 percent under the 1932-33 average. A 6 percent fall in sows reduces spring farrowings to 1,396,000 for 1937.
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Towa
Creamery Report This Week From Elgin Dairy Company
The Echo prints the annual report of the Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company highlighting strong management and economical operation. The accountant commends the cooperative, noting few creameries in the state match its efficiency and progress.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
The
Echo
Impetigo in the County Again Warns of Spread
A report notes considerable impetigo cases scattered over northeast Iowa. The skin disease forms pustules and pimples often on the face, spreads quickly, and becomes hard to cure if untreated. People with suspicions should consult their family physician promptly to prevent further spread.
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Iowa
Iowa Farm and Home Exposition Electrifies Des Moines
Rural electrification will be the theme of the Iowa Farm and Home Exposition to be held at the Shrine Temple Des Moines January 20 21 and 22 in conjunction with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. The exposition will feature electric appliances equipment and line material through exhibits and demonstrations.
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Farm Bureau News
Iowa Farm and Home
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Two Die In Burning Car Near Waukon Iowa
Two Allamakee county farmers James Gallagher aged 40 and Vincent Ryan aged 30 were burned to death when their car left Highway 13 near Waukon and crashed into an embankment. Firefighters found the burning vehicle around 2 a.m. and extinguished the flames at the scene about 12 miles northwest of Waukon.
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Allamakee County
Highway 13
Waukon
James Gallagher
Vincent Ryan
Elgin Firm Unveils Unique Motor Cleaner Machine
F D Welch of Elgin Oil Co recently installed a dirt washing machine for motors. It is the only machine of its kind in the area and no other unit will be within 25 miles. Users praise the results and this new service already shows strong demand.
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F. D. Welch
Elgin Oil Co
Priscilla Club Pot Luck Supper At Muehlenthaler Home
Members of the Priscilla Club and their husbands held a pot luck supper Sunday evening at the R. W. Muehlenthaler residence. Bingo and monopoly provided entertainment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Ern Schori, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Sehori, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Feller, Mr. and Mrs. Ray DeSart, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kuster, Mr. and Mrs. Max Thoma, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greenley, Mrs. H. T. Knudtsen, and Mrs. Ern Holzer.
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Priscila Club
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Fred R. Berg
Ern Schori
G. N. Sehori
Chas, Feller
Ray DeSart
W. Kuster
Max Thoma
Frank Greenley
H. T. Knudtsen
Ern Holzer
Elgin Study Club Meets at Mrs Wolf Home
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Rowe Wolf's home. Members answered New Year's resolutions. Verna Mosby read a paper on the Work of Our Associated Charities. Augusta Schori spoke on the Life of Florence Nightingale. Next meeting January 19 at Mrs Bernice Falb's home.
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Elgin
Rowe Wolf
Verna Mosby
Associated Charities
Haickmann Joins Elgin Oil as Bookkeeper
Gustav Haickmann of Clermont begins work with the Elgin Oil Company on Monday serving as bookkeeper and general handyman. He is currently commuting and has not stated plans to move.
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Gustav Haickmann
Clermont
Elgin Oil Company
Elgin Community Club meeting at Evans Cafe January 21
The Elgin Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at Evans Cafe on Monday evening January 21 at 6 15. Chairman Langsdale urges every member to attend and remember the date.
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Elgin
Evans’ Cafe
Langsdale
Joe Goff Dies Suddenly at 40 in Northeast Iowa
Joe Goff a 40 year old cashier at Hawkeye Citizens Savings Bank died suddenly last Thursday from a heart attack. He was a known figure in banking circles in northeast Iowa and had prior ties to the state banking department.
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Joe Goff
Hawkeye Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
State Banking Department
Spaghetti Inhalation Touts By Buffalo Newsboy
Buffalo newsboy Jimmy D'Auria, winner of a spaghetti eating contest, claims the inhalation method speeds eating and reduces tooth wear. He says fork and spoon methods are outclassed by direct mouth intake, moving spaghetti from plate to mouth without interruption.
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Jimmy D'Auria
Buffalo
N. Yu
Jimmy
Jacobson Sale Planned January 12 South of Brainard
Elmer Jacobson of the Stillman farm south of Brainard schedules a sale for Tuesday January 12 after closing the farm business and plans to move to West Union. The notice notes a humorous line about ads for salesmen.
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Elmer Jacobson
Stillman
Brainard
West Union
Friday Night Basketeers Face Ossian at Local Gym
Two basketball games are set for Friday in the local gym with Ossian the opponent, starting at 7:26. The writer urges attendance to observe the players’ improving play while noting quotes about public interest and political leader Mussolini.
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Ossian
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Compare Costs of Poor Relief in County Homes
The Iowa Taxpayer reports wide variance in caring for the poor across counties. The state average is 2.67 per inmate weekly, while this county averages 1.69, below neighbors Morrison 6.05 and Franklin profit 2273. Outside-home care runs higher at Fayette 2.47. Other county figures: Clayton 2.97, Winneshiek 1.09, Buchanan 2.36, Bremer 184, Allamakee 4.95. In 1936 total spent 73076.
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Iowa
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Morrison
Franklin
Clayton
Winneshiek
Buchanan
Bremer
Allamakee
Fayette County
Clayton County
Allamateo
Farm Sales Highlight Mixed Prices and Weak Demand
Two farm sales held Monday and Tuesday by Ben Erickson and Sam Butikofer showed similar averages. Cattle sold at average, hay and grain prices remained firm, corn at 1.16 at Butikofer and 1.00 at Hrickson, oats 50 to 62 and 60 to 57, work animals topped by a mule at 162 and a horse at 140. Prices hint at rising stock values as spring nears and winter feeding tightens.
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Ben Erickson
Sam Butikofer
Fsir
Butikofer
Hrickson
Erickson
Assessors Meet Jan 14 Fayette County Cities
The annual meeting of assessors for Fayette county cities towns and townships will be held Thursday Jan 14. They will receive instructions from the state board of assessment and review. A 3 percent livestock tax increase is anticipated this year. Last year a 40 percent increase was enacted. Ulyria Supper The third division of the Wyria Ladies Aid Society serves a supper at the Ulyria church Friday evening starting 6 00 p.m. and continuing until finished. Adv 19fpe
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Fayette County
Estate Board of Assessment and Review
Ulyria
Wyria Ladies’ Aid Society
Hlyria
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