60th General Assembly Starts With Bipartisan Tone
The 60th Iowa General Assembly opens with Republican Lt Gov Mooty and Democratic Governor hopefuls signaling cooperation. Mooty pledges regular conferences with GOP and Democratic leaders to tackle major policy, especially tax structure, while Speaker Naden emphasizes revenue for property tax relief. Outgoing Gov Erbe outlines a plan for executive reform, annual sessions, and a simplified commission system.
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Pepingae
Harold Fraghes
Robert Naden
Webster City
Erbe
Norman Erbe
State Executive Council
Sec. of State ‘Auditor
General Assembly
Tax Commission
Commerce Commission
Liquor Commission
Board of Social Welfare
Board of Control
Utility Commission
Department of Agriculture
Wadena News Briefs Hostesses and Local Visits
In Wadena the Press notes Tara and guests including Mrs. Sid ney as hostesses and Mrs. Gindy-Frey at a meeting with new president Mrs. Herrling and appointments to update the Memorial Book. Others listed attendances include Mr. and Mrs. Frey moving soon, visits from the Johnsons, and several local family engagements and hospital checkups.
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Sidney
Gindy- Frey
Arthur Herr
Dent
G. W.’Alderson
Bill Probert
Herrling
Tobin
Legion Auxiliary entertains Vets at Independence
On Wednesday January 16 the American Legion Auxiliary from Elgin visited the State Hospital at Independence for a birthday party honoring veterans. Four members attended and Fayette County supplied cookies and programs. A Maynard musical group and Mrs Hermen's accordion solos entertained the veterans while volunteers passed out treats after lunch.
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Am. Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
State Hospital
Independence
Jacob Schneider
James Hermen
Celia Thoman
George Nickels
Fayette County
Maynard
Schatz
West Union
Farm sale dates claimed by Kenneth Buroden and Arvid Anderson
Farmers Kenneth Buroden and Arvid Anderson have declared sale dates February 12 and February 20 respectively. The notice invites readers to consign unwanted items for an ECHO Want Ad.
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Kenneth Buroden
Arvid Anderson
Henry L. Thomas Returns to California from Caribbean duty
Marine Sergeant Henry L. Thomas, son of Mrs. James Thomas of Wadena, returned to Southern California in December with the Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade after serving with U S quarantine forces in the Caribbean. He remained there until December 2 and arrived at California ports on December 16.
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Henry L. Thomas
James Thomas
Wadena
California
Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade
United States Quarantine
Caribbean
Caribben
California Porta
Eight Winners Share Prizes in Elgin Event
Eight persons won prizes last Saturday in Elgin. Elgin businessmen distributed a total of $45. Winners included Dale DeSart $5, Lloyd Reier Son $10, Wilber Schultz $5, Martin Hanson $5, Wm. Lerch $1, Louis Becker Jr $1, Art Johnson $5, and Joe Peters $5.
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Elgin
Dale DeSart
Lloyd Reierson
Wilber Schultz
Martin Hanson
Wm. Lerch
Louis Becker Jr
Artonson
Joe Peters
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship Awards Announcement
Clayton County Farm Bureau Women sponsor annual scholarship selection in districts. Eligibility includes farm living, county residency, ranking in upper third of current or previous year, good health, and intent to study teaching. Applications from guidance directors, letters from pastors or trusted community members advised for state committee review.
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Clayton County Farm
Bureau
County Farm Bureau
J. S. van Wert
State Women’s Chm
Sudden Death of George Hanson
George Hanson, 76, died quietly in bed shortly after midnight Sunday after complaining of mind discomfort. Funeral services, directed by Muehlethaler Funeral Home, were held Wednesday afternoon at East Clerpentioe Church with State Bank for many years. He was active in church activities. The life sketch will be published next week.
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George Hanson
Organize Men's Group at St. Paul's
The Methodist Men held an organizational meeting Thursday evening January 17 naming officers Delmer Kingery president Keith Kohler secretary treasurer John Tillotson program chair Ed Klingman publicity chairman. The group will meet the first Thursday of each month at 8 pm with dues set at 3 dollars per member including the monthly Methodist Layman. Attendees included Rev Lee Roy Collins Norris Capper Don Gardner Dale De Sart Keith Kohler Harry Cline John Tillotson Jack Adrian John McMillan Edward Klingman.
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Delmer Kingery
Keith Kohler
Sec
Treas
John Tillotson
Ed Klingman
Lee Roy Collins
Norris Capper
Don Gardner
Dale de Sart
Harry Cline
Jack “Adrian
John McMillan
Edward Klingman
School of Missions at St. Paul's Church
The annual School of Missions begins at St. Paul’s Methodist Church Sunday January 27 at 6 30 pm with a covered dish supper and fellowship period and missionary program ending by 9 00 pm. Hosts will seat 8 to 10 at their tables. Additional sessions are February 10 24 and March 10.
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School of Missions
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Ione Rocko Entertained M Y F in Vernon event
Ione Rocko hosted the junior M Y F gathering Sunday at the Vernon Wede home with sponsors Mr and Mrs Keith Kohler and Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins Thirteen attended Robert Shaffer led a lesson titled School and Christian Youth Janice Friederich organized games Lunch was served Rev H J Mathie visited Thursday afternoon at Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher and Louis home
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Ione Rocko
M.Y.F
Vernon Wede
Keith Kohler
Lee Roy Collins
Robert Shaffer
Janice Friederich
H. J. Mathie
Ida Leuchtenmacher
Louis
Annual Stockholders Meeting at Elgin State Bank
The Elgin Lutheran Church Women held their regular meeting with attendees including Jolena Mary and Donald Sutz among others. Pastor Fjel led a responsive reading, and Mrs. Everett presented the Bible study Christ Is Our Life. The secretary’s report was approved and 37 adults and six children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Lutheran Church
Sheld Toannie
Jolena Mary
Vit the Thompson
Donald Sutz
Ivan Torkelson
Helen Jockhus
Reuben Schuphbach
Carl Torkelson
Harold Kruempel
Floyd Thompson
Mee
Donnie Sutter
Fjelstul
Asit
Dms
Glen Medberry
Donald ‘Sutter
Robert Chapman
Harry Everett
Otis Torkelsom
Clifford Gisleson
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Frid ay January 25 listing DHLA Inv ang Flay tt see Poke i rdea for Fares and Nesp. Sat ure Racoon Day at Iowa State University Ames. Tuesday January 28 Animal Nutrition Shortcourse Fayette 9 30 am. Wednesday January 30 Extension meeting 11 am.
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Fridey
DHLA
Inv
Ang
Flay
Poke
Irdea
Iota State University
Ames
Animal Nutrition
Fayette
Funeral held Monday for Fred Gremmels
Final rites for Fred W. Gremmels, 80, of Oelwein, were conducted Monday at Hintz Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Emery officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. A retired farmer and former Fayette County supervisor and Oelwein mayor, he died Friday morning at his home. He is survived by his widow, a son Leonard of Knoxville, another son LaVern of Edgewood, and two grandsons. He had resided in Oelwein since 1943.
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Fred W. Gremmels
Oelwein
Hintz Funeral
Richard Emery
Woodlawn
Gremmels
Fayette County
Leonard
Knoxville
LaVern
Edgewood
Four-H Leaders to Attend Recognition Day at ISU Ames
Five Fayette County delegates join nearly 500 leaders and county staff at the 13th annual 4-H Leaders Recognition Day hosted by Iowa State University in Ames on January 28. Representatives include Mrs L R Bahe Oelwein Mrs John Graham Hawkeye Louis Garnier Maynard and Archie Schroeder Clermont with Harold L Boulton as county extension associate. Attendance limits apply with four leaders and one staff member per county.
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Fayette County
Iowa State University
Ames
L. R. Bahe
Oelwein
John Graham
Hawkeye
Louis Garnier
Maynard
Archie Schroeder
Clermont
Harold L. Boulton
Valley Tigers extend win streak in rout at Alburnett
Valley Tigers overpowered Alburnett 29 to 1 in the first half and finished with a 44 with Karen Olson leading the scoring with 32 points. Fayne Triem added 21 and Janet Hothlisberger 18 while Susan Kingery contributed 17 to pace the Valley B team.
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Dale Fogle
Valley Tigerettes
Alburnett
Valley
Sears Aitaca
Karen Olson
Fayne Triem
Janet Hothlisberger
Susan Kingery
VFW Ice Fisheree at Prairie du Chien
Area ice fishermen head to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for the 18th Annual VFW Ice Fisheree on February 9 and 10 on Gremore Lake. Prizes totaling over 2000 dollars will be awarded for largest fish by species. Fishing runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. For details write WFW Ice Fisheree P.O. Box 298 Prairie du Chien Wisconsin.
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Prairie du’ Chien
Wisco
V.F.W
Gremore Lake
Prairie du Chien
W.F.W. Ice Fisheree
P.O. Box
Wise
Clothing Workshops To Be Offered By County Extension
Evelyn Thiele of the County Extension Home will run clothing workshops in Guttenberg at the municipal building, January 19, February 25, and March. Demonstrations will cover patterns and fabrics with no materials needed. sessions run 1:30 pm to 4 pm with morning helpers assisting attendees.
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Evelyn Thiele
Guttenberg
Raaranry
Housewarming for Butikofers Brings Neighbors Together
A Thursday evening house warming and shower welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Butikofer. Lunch was shared and a social evening followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Knudtson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pollock, Mrs. Dale DeSart, Mrs. Lawrence West, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Larson, Mrs. Anna Schupbach, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gilson. Several people could not attend.
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Dennis Butikofer
Laurence Knudtson
Thomas Pollock
Dale DeSart
Lawrance West
Burnell Larson
Anna Schupbach
Donald Gilson
Illyria Clipperettes Begin New Year Events
On January 12 the Illyria Clipperettes officially began their duties. President Jeanette Strong led the meeting with the pledge to the flag. Twelve members answered roll call with requests for clothing. Three talks covered correct line, attractive color combinations, and wardrobe planning. Melissa and Myrna Moore demonstrated proper clothing care. Hostesses were Jeanette Strong and Ricky Cook.
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Illyria Clipperettes
Jeanette Strong
Iantha Strong
Janice Friederich
Melissa
Myrna Moore
Ricky Cook
Final Seal Report Honors Elgin Christmas Appeal
Mrs Henry H Wolf chairwoman of Elgin Christmas Seals received a certificate of appreciation from the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association of Des Moines for reaching the town's goal. Since the last report a small amount was received bringing Elgin total to 226.30 with 209 letters sent.
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Henry H. Wolf
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association of Des Moines
Elgin
Schori Family Attends National Canners Convention in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Leo Schori and Mr and Mrs Eugene Schori traveled to Chicago to attend the National Canners Convention at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Also joining were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schori. The group attended the banquet Tuesday and planned to return Wednesday evening.
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Leo Schori
Eugene Schori
Chicago
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Kenneth Schori
Elgin State Bank picks Capper to join board
Stockholders met January 21 with 4631/3 shares via proxy and in person after a capital stock rise from 30000 to 50000. Directors increased from six to seven pending state banking department approval. Capper succeeds late George Hanson as new board member. six directors named: Capper Knudtson Mosby Muehlethaley Pollock Thoma. Annual report shows assets around 2.26 million, capital 50k, surplus 60k, profits 159,467.96. Individual checking accounts exceed one million.
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Elgin State Bank
State Banking Department
Charles Capper, Jr
Lawrence Knudtson
G. J. Mosby
F. C. Muehlethaley
Thomas Pollock
Max Thoma
Capper
George Hanson
Directors’ Organization
F. C. Muehlethaler
L. Ll. Knudtson
W. F. Kohler
Francis Butikofer
Wadena
Charles Ee
Kener Mis Mecjorie
Hoot Seper
Jorle
Lorence Mue
el Nes Mie Ie
Robert Klingman
Elkader Defeats Valley 66 to 57 in Varsity Battle
Elkader tops Valley High 66 to 57 after a fast start and a strong second half. Valley led 21 13 after the first quarter but Elkader, led by Dennis Christeleit and Larry Stoops, surged back to win with 26 points from Halvorson for Valley and 21 from Stoops for Elkader.
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Elkader
Valley High Tigers
Valley
Warrior
Dennis Christeleit
Warriors
Larry Halverson
Lyle Anderson
Dave Thompson
Marvin Berg
Larry Stoops
Wadena Bridge Collapses Into Volga River
On Wednesday evening January 16 a Farm Service Company oil truck driven by William Carmack of Hudson crossed the Wadena bridge and felt it sink. The truck sped to the end as the center span dropped about thirty feet into the Volga River. Carmack was thrown onto the cab top with a bad bump but unharmed. The steel bridge, built around 1884, was reportedly still in good condition.
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Farm Service Company of
Waterloo
Wm. Carmack
Hudson
Wadena Bridge
Volga River
Carmack
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Lyle Corbin
Frey
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Wilfred Bond
Marcus Petsche
Pets
Ed Gernand
Dale Rubens
Aulden Wilson
John Wilson
Michael Reifsteck
Reifsteck
Janice Schubacker
Sheryl Aeschliman
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Dominic Clemas
Dick Aeschlimanome
Bill O'Laughlin
Iowa City
Mr. O’laughlin
Veterans Hospital
Legion Auxiliary
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Iowa Farm Bureau
St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Church
Extension Service
Fred Gremmels
VFW
Llyria
Elkader Tops Valley
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