Porter Faces One of State's Toughest Jobs
Iowa Press Association summary outlines Comptroller C Fred Porter's challenges managing state finances. It notes the uncertain impact of a 1 mill tax under new 60 percent valuations, the need to keep about 5 million in circulating capital, and 3 million more reserved for a state office and library projects. Also lists recent high level appointments affecting budgets and governance as the new fiscal year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Porter
Porter
Jevy’ Ag
Reyen
University of Town
Don’t Delay in Applying for Your Driver’s License
A notice urges residents to submit applications for new driver licenses before the July deadline to avoid mandatory examinations. It warns the exam is difficult for those unfamiliar with driving laws and emphasizes filing no later than the night of July 4.
Loftsgards Celebrate Silver Wedding at Marion Lutheran
A silver wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Theo L Loftsgard took place at Marion Lutheran church on June 24. The Ladies Aid Dorcas Society presented a bouquet to the bride. A full program of solos duets quartets and readings followed, with refreshments served and a wedding cake from Adolph Vick. Attendants included Mrs Adolph Vick Mrs Oscar Lien Mellien Loftsgard and Martin Amundson. A money gift accompanied the remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. L. Loftsgard
Marion Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Dorcas Society
Devotion
Almer
Morris
Arthur
Clarence Amundson
Arlene Hanson
Joyce Amundson
Lillian, Marian
Edna Loftsgard
Jesus Christ
Amundson Boys
Pearl Hegge
Mrs
Adolph Vick
Ton
Bernice
Peterger
Oscar Lien
Mellien Loftsgard
Martin Amundson
Guests at Baptist Parsonage Host Ministers and Families
A number of ministerial friends and their families were all day guests of Rev. and Mrs. P. F. Zoschke. Present were Rev. and Mrs. C. Lehr and Ellen and Stanley of Aplington. Rev. and Mrs. Herman Lehr and Ronald of Parkersburg. Rev. and Mrs. John Walkup and Phyllis of Sheffield. Rev. and Mrs. Peter Peters of Buffalo Center. Rev. and Mrs. Emil Gruen of Des Moines. Rev. C. M. Foreman of Sioux Falls. and A. D. Schantz of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Zoschke
C. ¥. Lehr
Ellen
Stanley
Aplington
Herman Lehr
Ronald
Parkersburg
John Walkup
Phyllis
Sheffield
Peter Peters
Buffalo Center
Emil Gruen
Des Moines
C. M. Foreman
Sioux Falls
S. D
A. D. Schantz
Oklahoma
Spokane visitors stay with local hostess and fish dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Spokane Washington, the wife formerly Lee Smith, arrived Tuesday for a visit with friends and are staying with Mrs. E. L. Morris at the John Falb home. The Falbs, Mrs. Morris and Jean took them to Mc Gregor Wednesday noon for a fish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Taylor
Spokane
Wash
Lee Smith
E. L. Morris
John Falb
Wahanka Campfire Girls Enjoy Outing at Camp Huaga
Wahanka Campfire Girls of Elgin returned from a week at Camp Huaga near Cedar Rapids. They swam, rode, archery and made crafts while raising camp expenses through a quilt sale, doughnut sale, candy sales and odd jobs. Transportation was provided by the Falb brothers, with Oliver Torkelson and Gordon Mosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Camp Huaga
Cedar Rapids
Oliver Torkelson
Gordon Mosby
George Falb
Walter Falb
Falb
Scribe
Complaints Over Dump Odors Near Cemetery
Residents near the cemetery complain that odors from the town dump are offensive. They argue the problem could be controlled if Elgin residents buried only clean rubbish. A citizen defines clean rubbish as material that does not stink on town property.
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Elgin
Return From Western Trip by Mary Baechler
Mary Baechler returned home last Thursday afternoon after a western trip with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baechler and Wendell and Mrs. Mary Haas of Clermont. They made extended visits in San Jose California with the John Baechler family Sheridan Oregon with the Ern Haas family for four days and Rudyard Montana at the Lizzie Lincol n home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baechler
Alfred Baechler
Wendell
Mary Haas
Clermont
California
San Jose
John Baechler
Sheridan
Oregon
Ern Haas
Rudyard
Montana
Lizzie Lincoln
Future Farmers Meeting Conducted at Noel Smith Home
A Future Farmers meeting was held at Noel Smith's home on June 20. Roll call named a tractor. Glen Yearous led a discussion on feeding market pigs. Paul Pulfer and Junior Klingman demonstrated calf blanket making. Twelve members and nine visitors attended. Next meeting place undecided. Meeting adjourned. Glen Yearous, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Smith
Glen Yearous
Paul Pulfer
Junior
Klingman
Repairs at Elgin School Building Get Roof Tarring
The Elgin school building receives a tar roof coat and repairs for leaks during vacation. Several classrooms including the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades are painted. The janitor handles most tasks, with extra help hired for the roof. Mr and Mrs Nels Glesne of Elkan der visited Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Lizzie Gundersons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School
Nels Glesne
Elkander
Lizzie Gunderson
Elgin Streets Re-oiled Ahead Of Season Start
Elgin’s streets received their annual oil treatment on Tuesday and Wednesday, with main roads to be in good shape for the season. Side streets got a heavier coating after years of lighter oil due to scarcity, following last year’s strong results and similar weather conditions.
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Elgin
Elgin WCTU Meeting Hosts July Clermont Penny Banks
Mrs. Raymond Mays chaired the Elgin WCTU gathering with devotions by Mrs. Hugo Hackmann. Members discussed Iowa narcotics liquor and smoking laws, WCTU activity, and recent senate actions. Mrs. Johnson announced the July meeting hosted by Mrs. Theo Kjosa in Clermont, with Penny banks opening at that event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mays
Elgin Wctu
Hugo Hackmann
Iowa
Ethel Rennison
WCTU
Paul Zoschke
Senate
Sidney Nutting
Harry Johnson
Theo. Kjosa
Clermont
Foxes Abound in Local Area This Summer
Residents report unusually high fox activity with several sightings at night. B J Baumgartner recalls a fox darting across the road in front of his car while returning home recently.
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B. J. Baumgartner
General Meeting of WSCS Set for July 10 in Church Parlors
The general meeting of the WSCS will be held Thursday, July 10, in the church parlors. A Circle A committee will serve, named as Mrs. R. P. Strauch, Mrs. Norris Capper, Mrs. Edith Berg, and Mrs. John Johnson.
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WSCS
Circle A
R. P. Strauch
Norris Capper
Edith Berg
John Johnson
Monona Boosters Visit Elgin and Clermont on Trip
Monona boosters took about a dozen carloads to Elgin and Clermont last Friday with the school band to advertise their Fourth of July celebration. Elgin youngsters enjoy a swimming hole in Ottercreek on the Efford Hungberger place this year. Several local families hosted gatherings over the weekend, including a picnic at the Daniels home in honor of Mrs. Pfister’s birthday and Mr. Foels farewell for army duty, which also marked his birthday anniversary.
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Elgin
Clermont
Monona
Ottercreek
Wm. Raney
Jake Lehman
Jake Friederich
Gottfred Pfister
John Sehneider
Gerald
Ben Schneider
Elizabeth
Mollie Schneider
Darlene
Orville Berg
Leo Foels
Postville
Minnie Daniels
Daniels
Pfister
Foels
Township Trustees Hold Road Meeting Saturday Eve
Elgin reports one local man on the army draft list. Roy Knight is listed as alternate and would be called if any of the 21 original draftees fail the Des Moines examining board. Others named include Lyle Mantin Harley Johnson Burnel Helgerson Clermont and Floyd Markley Wadena.
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Elgin
Roy Knight
Des Moines
Lyle Mantin
Harley Johnson
Burnel Helgerson
Clermont
Floyd Markley
Wadena
Miss Brant Resigns as Teacher Here
Naomi Brant of Oelwein has sent her resignation to the Elgin school board to teach in her hometown next year. She taught 4th and 5th grades for two and a half years after filling a mid year vacancy. This leaves two vacancies on the staff. Elizabeth Andersen of Minneapolis was elected as commercial teacher and is a University of Minnesota graduate with two years teaching experience, but she has not signed a contract yet.
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Naomi Brant
Oelwein
Elgin
Elizabeth Andersen
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Early oats turning indicates harvest near in county
Early varieties of oats show turning and harvesting seems close. Prospects for a good grain crop appear favorable, though two weeks could bring changes from rust, storms, or weather. Corn growth has sped up in past two weeks with fair weather aiding weed cleanup. fields are over knee high. Hay crops are very heavy, ensuring ample rough feeds.
Walter Beall Appointed to State Historical Society Board
Walter H. Beall editor of the Argo Gazette was appointed by Gov. Wilson on Monday to the board of curators of the State Historical Society. Beall is noted for his historical interests and contributions to the party, and his talents are expected to benefit the society.
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Walter H. Beall
Board of
Argo-Gazette
State Historical Society
Gov. Wilson
Beall
Defense deferment extends to men aged twenty eight
Brig Gen Lewis B Hershey deputy selective service director Tuesday announced that men now subject to induction who have reached age 28 will be deferred. An estimated eight million men aged 28 to 36 are affected, part of the 16.5 million who registered on October 16.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Shower honors Kathleen Steele before wedding
Mrs. H. P. Becker of Clermont and Mrs. Ed Medberry hosted about thirty ladies at the H. S. Steele home last Wednesday evening for a pre nuptial shower to honor Miss Kathleen Steele. The bride to be opened gifts as entertainment concluded and refreshments were served.
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Clermont
Ed Medberry
H. S. Steele
Kathleen Steele
Army Private Roberts Reports Afterappendectomy
Leonard Roberts of the 136th Medical regiment at Camp Claiborne Louisiana writes to his father Vern Roberts that he is confined to the Army hospital after an appendectomy and that he is getting along nicely.
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Leonard Roberts
136Th Medical Regiment
Camp Claiborne
Vern Roberts
Elgin Jewelry Store to Close July 13 to August 1
The Elgin Jewelry Store announces a closure from July 13 through August 1. Owner Wm E Baumgartner of Elgin urges customers to plan accordingly.
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Elgin Jewelry
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Elgin
Pleasant Valley trustees weigh 1941 road program
Pleasant Valley township trustees and clerk held an open meeting at the Elgin town hall to debate the 1941 road program. Citizens pressed for priorities while the group noted a deficit and shared a report showing prior overspending. Alfred Jacob will present the township case to the county board.
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Pleasant Valley Township
Elgin Town Hall
Alfred Jacob
Pleasant Valley
About 140 Added to Fayette County Army List
It is estimated that around 140 Fayette county young men who became of age since Oct 16, 1940 registered for the draft on Tuesday, July 1. The registration at Elgin was handled by B J Baumgartner at the Elgin State Bank and he reports a total of five. There were several in this community in this class but they are working at distant points and most likely registered there. H B Greenley registrar for Clermont reported only four for his district.
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Fayette County
Elgin
B. J. Baumgartner
Elgin State Bank
H. B. Greenley
Clermont
Harold Fischer Reports From Elk Grove California
Harold Fischer writes from Elk Grove in California noting it is his first location with Bank of America He compares Elk Grove to Elgin and observes a sizable foreign population with about one third of this year’s graduating class being Japanese He enjoyed the scenic drive attracting tourists nationwide
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Harold Fischer
Elk Grove
Calif
Bank of America
Elgin
California
Kuster Builds Granary and Earlier Corn Crib Nearby
S. W. Kuster is constructing a granary on forty acres just southeast of town, the second building there after a corn crib erected last year. Mrs. C. O. Christ and Ernestine Holzer drove to Cedar Rapids Tuesday to meet their sister, Mrs. Marie Heston, who arrived from California for a visit.
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S. W. Kuster
C. O. Christ
Ernestine Holzer
Cedar Rapids
Marie Heston
California
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Mason City
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LeMar
State Board of Education
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Loftsgards
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Terence
Jour
Dirigible US
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Congress
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Future Farmers Meeting
W.C.T. U. Meeting
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