Hospital Plans Draw Iowans' Complaints and Political Turmoil
Dr. Walter L. Bierring faces criticism as Iowa weighs a proposed 20 million dollar state hospital program. Critics say the plan was rushed to the Public Health Service without hospital administrator input, risking costly upkeep and potential closures if communities cannot fund new facilities. The program is under Kansas City Public Health Service review before Iowa resubmission. In political notes, Rep. Henry O. Talle may avoid a primary challenge, while John A. Case hints at a contested Republican renomination near McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Bierring
State Department of Health
Robert D. Blue
Department
United States Public Health Service
Kansas City
The
Public Health Service
Iowa
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
John A. Case
McGregor
Tak
Gas Tax Totals Rise to 1947 High in Iowa
Gasoline tax collections climbed to 30 813 651 69 in 1947 up from 28 237 536 22 in 1946 with 770 341 292 gallons pumped. The piece notes political candidates for a vacancy on the board of control including Mrs H Allbee Mrs John Hammill Rep Edward Morrissey Rep C J Knickerbocker and Dr John R Gardnes and mentions ongoing gubernatorial choices and resignations as of 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
H. Allbee
Marshalltown
John M. Hammill
Britt
Edward J. Morrissey
Valeria
C. J. Knickerbocker
Fairfax
John R. Gardnes
Lisbon
Gardner
Special Legislative Mental Hospital Survey Committee
Blue
Local Business Under New Management at Elgin Opera House
Gerald R. Becker has bought the Elgin opera house and Tap Room from Leo W. Faith after 15 months of ownership by Faith. Possession was Jan 1, with the business closed for inventory and remodeling. A grand opening dance is planned for Monday Jan 12, featuring a larger dance floor and further alterations. Becker, a farmer from Manchester, will move here with his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald R. Becker
Elgin Opera House
Leo W. Faith
Becker
Hecker
Manchester
The
Echo
State Aid for Fayette County Schools 1946-47 Funds
State aid for Fayette County public schools totaled 126 378 67 based on 1946 47 attendance. Claims filed exceeded this by 57 583 48, with transportation paid in full and prorated supplemental and general aid. Local districts received various general aid payments from Iowa, amounts vary per district and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
State of
Iowa
Arlington
Clermont
Elgin
Wadene
Myria
Pleasant Valley
Roy Peeper to Close Farm Sale Near Arlington
Roy Peeper, formerly of Cheery Valley, will hold a closing out sale at his farm about 2 1/2 miles northwest of Arlington on Monday January 12. The Echo lists a line of nearly new power farm machinery as the big draw. Also offered are 25 cattle, 16 hogs, 150 hybrid pullets, 2 horses, grain and seed, and turkey supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Peeper
Cheery Valley
Arlington
The
Echo
Elgin Fire Truck Committee Receipts and Transfers
Report shows receipts from Elgin Farm Fire Truck Committee totaling funds from Elgin Bus and Property Owners 854.00 to Old Fire Truck Assn. 113.00 and 4 663.00 disbursements to Central Fire Truck Corp and John Falk & Sons. Balance on hand 619.35. All assets including the new fire truck and balance were transferred to Elgin Fire execs per agreement. Membership certificates will be issued soon. Committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Bus
Elgin Fire Fund
Central Fire Truck Corp
John Falk & Sons
Elgin Echo
Elgin Fire Exepts
Elgin Volunteer Fire Truck
Harold Opland
A. B. Jacob
M. J. Blockhus
Leon Shepard
L. L. Wenger
Louis Lehman
John Christen
G. H. Falk
B. H. Brackin
Max Medberry
Attend Funeral of Mrs Ralph Brown
Mrs Emil Schneider of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Fred Schaer returned home Friday from Whiting Kansas where they had attended the funeral of Mrs Ralph Brown on Tuesday. Mrs Brown, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Thonen of Whiting, had longtime ill health. She was a cousin of Mrs Schnélté Haht Mr Schker and has other relatives and friends in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schneider
Clermont
Fred Schaer
Whiting
Kansas
Ralph Brown
Brown
Fred Thonen
Schnélté
Schker
Funeral Services Friday for Chris Christianson
Funeral services for Chris Christianson will be held Friday afternoon at the Highlandt Lutheran church. Mr Christianson died Tuesday morning at his home near Elkader after a three week illness. Additional notices mention travel and family visits in surrounding towns and New Year dinners hosted by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Christianson
Highlandt Lutheran Church
Mr. Christianson
Elkader
John Falb & Sons Incorporate Their Business
John Falb & Sons Garage, long a father and sons partnership, incorporates as John Falb & Sons, Inc. on January 1, 1948. Officers include John Falb as president and G. John Falb, W. C. Falb as vice president and secretary treasurer. Authorized capital is 85000 dollars in 100 dollar shares. The firm plans automotive equipment, farm implements, and possibly real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb & Sons Garage
Father and Sons
John Falb & Sons
John al
G. John Jr. Falb
W. C. Falb
Ernst and Larson Have Very Successful Sale
The Ernst-Larson sale last Friday ranked among the season’s best in the area driven by strong demand for corn, oats, and dairy stock. First eighteen cows averaged 205 with top at 250. bull at 205. calves 57. Corn highs reached 2.73 for old corn and 2.65 for 1947 crop. oats 1.36. baled hay 58 to 64 cents. straw 50 cents. Hog prices steady with sows 107. little pigs 14.75. larger feeders around 125 pounds 40. Sale ads handled by techo Thangees. Elgin State Bank clerked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst-Larson
Techo Thangees
Elgin State Bank
Entertain At Shower For Recent Bride
Mrs. Ebner Finney Jr and Doris Hanson entertained a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Robert Musser on Friday afternoon in the Baptist church parlors. A large number of relatives and friends attended. The program included a reading by Margaret Becker a short talk by Mrs. Paul F Zoschke a piano solo by Carol Miller and a musical contest. A lunch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebner Finney, Jr
Doris Hanson
Robert Musser
Baptist
Margaret Becker
Paul F. Zoschke
Carol Miller
Cub Scout Meeting in Elgin with Ten Members
The Elgin Cub Scouts met Monday evening at the school house with ten members present. Cubmaster Louis Lehman and Don Mathers attended along with Mrs. Louis Lehman, Mrs. Emma Imholt, and Mrs. Norris Capper. Plans were made for a paper collection soon and a potluck supper next month. Basketball provided entertainment after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Louis Lehman
Don Mathers
Emma Imholt
Norris Capper
Dr Wolf to Remain on Longer Voice Rest
Dr. H H Wolf, ill since July, visited Town City for a hospital check up. Dr. Lierle says though there is improvement, he must continue voice rest for several months. He cannot resume practice by year start but will be in the office briefly each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Board of Control
P. F. Hopkins
George A. Wilson
Herbert Hauge
H. H. Wolf
Town City
University Hospital
Lierle
Wolf
Iowa City
Mrs. Wolf
Mel Kohler
Christen-Embretson Farm Sale Next Tuesday
Reminder of the Christen-Embretson sale to be held next Tuesday Jan 13 at the farm 3 miles west of St Olaf. Auction starts at 10 o clock with 128 head of livestock 66 Short horn cattle 60 heavy feeder pigs and a team of geldings. 2000 bushels of oxen 1700 bushels of oats hay various farm implements furniture hens and other items. Orvin Thompson auctioneer assisted by Lester Anderson Farmers State Bank of St Olaf will clerk the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christen-Embretson
St. Olaf
The
Echo
Ladies of the
Norway Lutheran Church
Orvin Thompson
Lester Anderson
State Bank of St. Olaf
Elgin Order of East Main Star to Install Officers
Elgin Chapter O E S set to install new officers next Wednesday evening January 14. Installation open to the public. Arthur Yearous and wife are elected Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, succeeding Lyle Light and C B Schori who have held offices for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of East Main Star
Arthur Yearous
Mite Lyle Light
C. B. Schori
Elgin Community Club Postpones January Meeting
The January meeting of the Elgin Community Club scheduled for next Monday is postponed to Monday January 19. The dinner venue is not yet set and will be announced in next week's Echo.
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Elgin Community Club
Echo
Balz Kamm and Frieda Etter Visit West Union Pair
Mr and Mrs Balz Kamm of West Union visited Monday evening with Mrs Frieda Etter, sharing a social call and greetings in a small town gathering and noting cordial relations among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balz Kamm
West Union
Frieda Etter
Courthouse Deeds List Transfers in Clermont Area
A series of property deeds records from Clermont and West Union shows Emma Lewis Becker and others transferring parcels to Oscar Holden and wife for $1.00. Elgin State Bank to John Howard and wife for $1.00. Nels Olson as guardian to H. K. Matthys for $1,100. Lyda Wilson et al to Lyle K. L. Patterson and wife for $13,600. John A. Larson to M. C. Larson for $1,000. Millard C. Larson and wife to John A. Larson for $1.00. Edith Larson and John A. Larson to share parcels in Clermont and West Union locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lewis Becker
Oscar Holden
WDF
Lin
Elgin State Bank
John Howard, Sr
Nels Olson
H. Kw Matthys
Lyda Wilson
Lyle KL Patterson
SE & E
John A. Larson
M. C. Larson
Clermont
Millard C. Larson
Ellis
Edith Larson
West Union
Marriage Licenses December Dates
Marriage licenses list several couples with dates in December. Glenn R Catshall of Arslington and Mariann Oligschiagl of Oelwein pair on December 22. Robert Musser of West Union wed Jerry Pinney Burk doll of Elgin on December 24. Frank Hernandez and Lois Bogardus of Oelwein on December 26. Donald Bigler and Mary Lou Fischer of Postville on December 30. Robert L Taylor and Ruth Brown of Oelwein on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn R. Catshall
Arslington
Mariann Oligschiagler
Oelwein
Robert Musser
West Union
Jerry Pinney Burkdoll
Elgin
Frank Hernandez
Lois Bogardus
Donald Bigler
W C T U Meeting Endorses Anti Adverts And Signs
The W C T U met at the home of Rev P F Zoschke for a pot luck dinner with moving pictures. Mrs Forest Shaffer spoke on Sam Morris and radio temperance work. The group endorsed a petition against alcoholic beverage advertising and voted five dollars for county road sign funds. A memorial gift honored Theodore Kjosa of Clermont. Mrs Hugo Hackmann was elected president succeeding Mrs Zoschke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Zoschke
Forest
Shaffer
Sam Morris
Theodore Kjosa
Clermont
Hugo Hackmann
Zoschke
W. C. Sp
Roy Lough
Tenmacher
West Union Creamery Busy Churn Week
Elgin Creamery assists with West Union churns straining capacity. A new floor is being laid at West Union forcing cream to be processed outside. Buttermaker Fleet Frieden and his sole helper Keith Kohler work with local forces to manage the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Creamery
West Union Creamery
West Union
Fleet Frieden
Keith Kohler
Progress Club Meets Next Monday Evening
The Progress Club will meet next Monday evening January 18 with Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler as hostess. Mrs. Muehlethaler will also present a program report from Japan. Nearby residents Mr. and Mrs. B D Keith traveled to Oakland California after visiting in Independence and with Crider and Jensen families. Mrs. Walter Ladd returned to Muskegon Michigan after a visit with her mother Mrs. Alvina Frieden. Clarence Kohls and Steven of Volga visited Carl Hackmann on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Frieden
Coffeyville
Kansas
Harry Schertzer
Almer Anderson and
Dwaine
West Union
Elver Anderson
Near St. Olaf
Kenneth Mark
Nona
Henry Mark
Reuben Lehman
Chicago
Sam Lehman
Lyle Leath
Loren Casper
Charles City
Lehman
Bertha Jane Casper
George
Jim Bovis
Walter Bovis
Guttenbers
The
Progress Club
Clarence Muehlethaler
Muehlethaler
Japan
B. D. Keith
Oakland
Calif
R. A. Crider
Oscar Jensen
Independence
Ronald Olander
Oelwein
Dale Jensen
Ida Christen
Walter Ladd
Muskegon
Mich
Clarence Kohls
Steven
Volga
Carl Hackmann
Also Mentioned on This Page
McGregor Farmer
Talle
Gerald Becker
Roy Knight
Rene
Melvin Larsen
Jesup
Wm. Schupbach
Marsha
Fayette
Ray Weithorn
Billy
Monona
Anna Schupbach
Reuben
Herman Schupbach
Postlle
Soha
Sand Mabel Holzer
Mary Keiser
Harry R. Kelser
Nellie Rogers
John Falb
G. H. Falb
N. P. Kerr
Lime Springs
Ruth Gibson
H. W. Falk
Wm. Feller
Strawberry Point
Elgin Farm Fire
John Falk
George Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn
Thomas Pollock
Mayle Dennler
Loui Dennler
Congress
Department of Public Safety
Ernst & Larson
Robert Kehler
David
B. J. Baumgartner
Lloyd Swariley
Harold Rossman
Ida Grether
Gerstrude Erhardt
John Steffens
Leo Grether
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mollie Schneider
Darlene
Ernie Baumgartner
Elizabeth Schneider
Minnie Daniels
Ben Schneider
Belva Snyder
Dr. Wolf
Community Club
Almanac
Battle of New Orlans
Copbiceh
Carrie Ch Catt, Ene
Garrizon Atarla
Ist
Amelia Earhart
Germany
Benedict Arnold
Freire
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Churn
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