Many More Added to Income Tax Class This Year
A weekly Iowa Press Association release notes that personal exemptions drop, expanding the number of filers. It cites 1941 filing counts, estimates 330,000 to 357,000 Iowans will file in 1942, and projects about $16.46 million in federal income taxes from Iowa residents. States trends compare 1940 and 1941 totals, with no change in state income taxes. The piece also covers a federal survey on trucking and bus operations, explaining 85 percent cooperation and 15 percent nonresponse, plus a note on political figures Kraschel and Herring seen together with H Birmingham.
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Federal Internal Revenue
Iowa
National Treasury
Federal Internal Revenue Office
Welcome greeting from son in Times Square
Mr and Mrs Silas Wilson received four New Year welcomes from their son Carol L Wilson who telephoned from Times Square New York to say he is well. He has been along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida. Carol enlisted in the Navy in August 1941.
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Silas Wilson
Carol L. Wilson
Times Square
New York
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Carol
Navy
Marion Township levies small rural fire protection tax
Marion township trustees levy a small assessment for rural fire protection to fund service from the Elgin farm fire department, the centrally located unit serving residents. Previously the department operated on a membership basis with many members, now all township residents are covered and several calls to farm equipment helped save property. The Elgin department was among Iowa’s first to offer rural home fire assistance.
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Marion Lind
Marion Township
Elgin Farm Fire Department
Pleasant Valley
Elgin Fire Department
Iowa
Snow and Cold Grip Iowa for New Year
A New Year blizzard hit Iowa with about sixteen inches of snow and drifts up to six feet. Main roads opened quickly, but side roads remained blocked for days. Decorah reported 36 degrees below zero, with Elgin and Clermont in the low twenties. The region faced record cold, making minus temperatures feel relatively mild.
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California
Iowa
Decorah
Elgin
Clermont
Year After Ice Accident Claims Small Recovery
Nearly a year has passed since J. S. Phillips slipped on ice at the Kohler store crossing and broke his hip. He remained bedridden at home for a long period and still uses a cane, but now walks downtown near the depot almost daily, believing walking is helping his recovery and that without it he would likely need a wheelchair.
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J. S. Phillips
Kohler Store
Quits Work with Echo to Prepare for Farming
Paul Waters, connected with the Echo force for two years, quit Monday to resume farming. James Herman replaces him, having spent about two years in the Echo work. Mrs. Mary Keiser and Anna Falk were New Year’s dinner guests of Mrs. Rosa Muehlethaler and Katie Bauman.
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Paul Waters
Echo
The
James Hermen
Mary Keiser
Anna Falk
Rosa Muehlethaler
Katie Bauman
Creamery Buttermilk Sale to Be Held January 17
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company directors announce an auction of the entire buttermilk output on Saturday February 17, 1942 at two o'clock at the Elgin Iowa creamery. Only creamery patrons may buy. Also auctioning a Myers Bulldozer Pump in good condition. The board may reject all bids. Fleet Frieden secretary.
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Elgin Farmers Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Myers
Board of Directors
Fleet Frieden
Sec’y
Notice to Correspondents and Other Contributors
The Echo asks rural correspondents and other contributors to submit copy early each week due to delays causing hardship. Suggested schedule: Elgin route correspondents should mail Monday morning for noon arrival. outside contributors should mail by Tuesday morning.
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the Echo
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Elgin
Elkader Credit Association to Hold Annual Meeting
More than 300 farmers and stock men are expected to attend the Elkader Production Credit association annual meeting next Wednesday in Elkader. President Joel Clark announces plans for the forenoon business session and a members dinner followed by an afternoon program of entertainment and talks starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Elkader Production Credit Association
Elkader
Credit Co-Op
Joel Clark
Clayton County
Painter Bob Clothier Joins Elgin Brush Wielders
On Elgin rounds Bob Clothier is seen painting walls and woodwork at Copper Hatchery office in a professional style. He notes the job follows package directions and the green tint scheme livens the office décor.
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Elgin
Bob Clothier
Copper Hatchery
Firemen’s Dance Set for January 15
The annual Firemen’s Benefit Dance is next week Thursday January 15. Volunteers are still seeking ticket buyers and will be glad to hear from interested residents. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
Elgin Study Club Opens Season With Charity Gift
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs Verna Robinsons home on Monday Jan 5 with eleven members present. Irene Kiple gave Birth of an Industry, Verna Moby presented a Walter Winchester portrait, and a business meeting approved a 5001 donation to the Red Cross drive. A thank you card for Iowa Childrens Home was read and the next meeting was set for Jan 20 at Mrs Georgia Strauchs.
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Elgin
Verna Robinson
Irene Kiple
Walter Winchell
Verna Mosby
Red Cross
Iowa
Georgia Strauch
Drifted Roads Halt School Work Wednesday
Elgin schools began the week with most pupils at desks and buses running. Drifted ridge roads forced an early closure Tuesday after Supt. Robinson learned of drifting. Bus driver James Hermen faced heavy delays, delaying rural routes until nearly seven. Wednesday dismissal was reported with doubt on Thursday. Ridge road reopened yesterday afternoon.
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Elgin
Supt. Robinson
James Hermen
Ridge
We Shouldn't Gripe During Wartime Struggles
Readers are urged to keep perspective amid hardship from war. The piece argues most are better off than others and that walking when possible is a small sacrifice. It notes those relying on motor transport face tougher times but predicts shared challenges ahead and calls for backing troops in service.
Collecting Waste Paper by Scouts and Campfire Girls
The Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls have collected and baled several tons of waste paper and cartons during Christmas vacation. They plan to visit each Saturday to collect old paper, urging residents not to burn it. Recycling this paper could reduce shortages, but the campaign must stay consistent and avoid attempting to save everything possible.
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Boy Scouts
Mrs Keiser Confined at Home by Illness
Mrs Mary Keiser has been ill and confined to her home since Sunday, with no further details given on her condition or recovery expectations.
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Mary Keiser
Organize for Red Cross Drive to Close Saturday
The Red Cross drive is organized to close Saturday January 17. The 1942 primaries are set for June 2 and candidates are already seeking voter and party leader support. no local announcements have been made yet as the year begins.
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Red Cross
DeSart-Wilson Nuptials in Shreveport Louisiana
Miss Erma Jane DeSart of Elgin wed Private Robert D. Wilson of Camp Polk Louisiana in a double ring ceremony Tuesday December 30 conducted by Dr Dana Dawson at the Methodist parsonage A wedding dinner followed in the Zephyr room of the Washington Youree hotel Attendants included Mrs W J Leighty of Boone North Carolina sister of the groom and Private H V Pritchard of Camp Polk Others present were Mr Leighty and the groom's father and brother Robert and Lyle Wilson The bride a 1933 Elgin high school graduate later studied at Waterloo School of Beauty Culture 1936 opened her own shop in Elgin The groom a 1931 Elgin high school graduate served in California two years and worked as bookkeeper before volunteering for the army The couple and relatives returned to Elgin late Saturday night
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Erma Jane DeSart
Elgin
Robert D. Wilson
Camp Polk
Shreveport
Dana Dawson
W. J. Leighty
Boone
Carolina
H. V. Pritchard
Mr. Leighty
Robert
Lyle Wilson
Zephyr
Washington-Youree Hotel
Wilson
Ray DeSart
Elgin High School
Waterloo School of Beauty Culture
Max-Win
Postville
Mr. Wilson
Robi. Wilson
California
The
Farm Service Co
Army
Robert Wilson
Louisiana
Draft Day Set By Roosevelt For February Sixteenth
President Roosevelt ordered men between 20 and 44 to register on February 16 for active military duty. The draft could add about 10 million potential fighters to U S forces under the revised selective service which requires registration for all men 18 to 64. Those 18 to 19 and 45 to 64 would be liable only for non combat work and registered later. Men 21 to 35 on the first call will not be subject to re registration.
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Roosevelt
U. S
Community Club Meeting at Schoolhouse in January
The Elgin Community Club will hold its January meeting at the schoolhouse with the home economics class coordinating dinner. A business session follows the meal and a program is tentatively planned while the committee awaits Tom Dyer of Des Moines for confirmation.
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Elgin Community Club
Tom Dyer
Des Moines
Travel Dangers Rise as Snow Freezes Daily Commutes
Mail carriers doctors and veterinarians faced travel hardships over the past week due to deep snow and severe cold. Many workers could stay home, reducing demand for navigating icy roads while the weather eased some strain on tires and car use.
Eastern Stars Install Jan 14 At Elgin Chapter O E S
The Elgin chapter of the Eastern Stars will hold its regular meeting and installation on Wednesday evening January 14. Mrs. B H Brackin, reelected Worthy Matron, has not announced her appointive officers at this time.
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Elgin
B. H. Brackin
Town and Rural Red Cross Committees Named
Local Red Cross leaders met at Elgin State Bank to organize the first war relief drive with a $250 Elgin Pleasant Valley quota. District directors will name committees in ten Pleasant Valley rural school districts and report through Elgin. Committees consist mainly of local women and will solicit every home within their districts beginning within two days. Local officers cited include Mrs. R. W. Muchtenthaler as chairman and B. J. Baumgartner as vice-chairman, urging courteous reception of volunteers and contributions to aid service members.
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Red Cross
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Elgin Committee
Hese
Alfred Ruckdaschel
W. E. Boyle
J. B. Miller
Herman Boyer
Jake Wander
Sam Howard
Amanda Buroden
Hieanor Butikofer
River Street
G. J. Mosby
H. H. Wolf
River
Clermont St
Main
P. F. Zosehke
C. J. Robinson
C. QO. Torkelson
Walter Kohls
Center Street
Chas
R. W. Muchtenthaler
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F. Kohler
Samuel Mosby
Irvin Metzger Upsets Corn Truck in Snow Bank
Irvin Metzger overturned a truck carrying shelled corn into a snow bank Monday afternoon along the road near the Lawrence Brause farm between Elgin and West Union. He swerved to avoid a car in the road but tipped the load, leaving most of the corn unrecoverable.
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Irvin Metzger
Lawrence Brause
Elgin
West Union
Trvin
Irvin
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