County Hospital Bond Issue Falls Short in Precinct Returns
The County Hospital bond proposition failed by 3,3110 to 2,262 despite heavy support in older Mercy-hospital territory. Final tallies were reported Friday night by county auditor Hazel Gehring, showing precincts with totals such as Aubin a 86 67 103 and Center 1 32 36 67, among others, with a statewide turnout near 5,891.
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Odlweiss
Mercy-hospital
Hazel Gehring
Yutiter
Prodincts
Aubin
Ceeren 'S
Bethel
Center
Clermont
Tilyta
Pleasant Val
Putnam
W. Union 2Nd
W. Union Ard
Windsor
Sane and Safe Fourth at Illyria Promises Event
The Illyria celebration features a sports program for all, a Ladies' Aid served dinner and supper, and a special program with a speaker likely joined by his son George, a Des Moines preacher. Attendees are urged to spend the Fourth in Illyria for a restorative holiday.
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Echo
Ladies’ Aid
T. i
George
Des Moines
Hiyria
Soil Erosion Worst Seen During Conservation Week
Iowa soil conservation week culminates with a dramatic display of erosion as thousands of tons of fertile topsoil wash away by small streams Otter Minsk Luchsinger and the Volga river. The piece urges contour farming and retention dams to improve conditions and calls for a widespread conservation program.
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Iowa
Otter
Minsk
Volga
Swiss trip follows routed voyage via Sobieski ship
Schupbach left Friday for New York then sailed Tuesday for Switzerland to stay about three months with relatives. The Sobieski was to sail the Mediterranean route to the Halian shores and then rail into Switzerland due to travel restrictions on the northern route. While Mrs Pulfer is away Eliza and Marie Pulfer housekeep at the farm for Mrs Gottlieb Pulfer and Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schupbach
New York
Switzerland
Sobieski
Mediterranean
Halian
Operation at Rochester Geo H Palk and Karolin
The article states that they went to Rochester Minnesota on Monday where Karolin underwent a minor nasal operation on Wednesday. It was hoped she would return home in a few days. Mrs Palk also went there Wednesday to stay with her until she returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Palk
Karolin
Rochester
Minn
State Searches Far ing School Supt
The state continues to search for a new superintendent for the Eldora Training School for Boys after the death of Fred Cooper. Several applicants have emerged as the board weighs who best inspires boys to change and succeed. Meanwhile, Robert L. Larson of Iowa City was named attorney general of Iowa to replace the late Rankin, bringing a veteran lawyer and former Republican official to the post.
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Bie
Fred Cooper
Eldora
Supt. Cooper
Mel
Robert L. Larson
Iowa City
Iowa
John M. Rankin
Keokuk
University of Iowa
Larson Haa
Republic An
Johnson County
Larson
George A. Wilson
Fred D. Everett
Albia
Everett
State House
Porter Transfered from Comptroller to Highway Auditor
C Fred Porter moves from state comptroller duties to auditor for the Iowa highway commission after more than 30 years state service. He is highly respected in the legislature though rumors persisted he might not be re appointed by Gov Blue. Continued to Page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Porter
Iowa Highway Commission
Porter
Robert "D. Blue
Water leak halts park fountain in heavy rains
A spring bubbled through the park blacktop in front of the drinking fountain last week, traced to a rusted service pipe. Repairs were delayed by frequent rains, leaving thirsty visitors disappointed at the famed fountain stop.
Fly Spraying Campaign Aims To Curb Flies Towns Plan Sprays
Most towns intend to spray business houses and streets but delays due to cold wet weather slow progress. Residents urged to coat kitchen screens doorways steps garbage cans and other surfaces flies contact. Clean-up efforts have reduced fly breeding sites and farmers are spraying dairy barns and livestock buildings. With cooperation the area hopes to become fly free.
Brechler Succeeds Schroeder at Iowa Athletic Dept
After ten years as director Ernest G. Schroeder retires from the University of Iowa athletic department Paul W Brechler 34 becomes the youngest Iowa director Schroeder 45 will stay on part time to teach one or two courses and remain connected to the university since 1907
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Ernest G
Dad) Schroeder
University of Iowa Athletic Department
Paul W. Brechler
Iowa
Mr. Schroeder
University
Mrs Dan Butikofer and Son Hospitalized After Accident
Mrs Dan Butikofer was admitted to New Hampton hospital after a major operation last Wednesday. Her son Ben was injured Thursday when a tractor screwdriver punctured his eye and was also taken to the same hospital. Both are reported to be getting along quite well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Butikofer
New Hampton Hospital
Ben
Cellar Wall Collapse Hits Bob Wilson’s Home
A newly built cellar wall collapsed at Bob Wilson’s residence, tumbling into a heap. Repairs appear necessary as the incident suggests the job must be redone, likely due to settling from heavy rains.
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Bob” Wilson
Blue Cross Enrollment Opens in Fayette County
The next Blue Cross period runs August 11 to 23 for Fayette County residents under 65. Benefits begin September 1. Four section assistant chairmen have been chosen including Mrs. M D Blockhus. The fee is 7.20 dollars semiannually per person or double for a family. The plan covers ordinary hospital services excluding luxury care.
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Blue Cross
Fayette County
Wehsel
M.D Blockhus
Delegates Attend 4-H Boys Short Course at ISU
About 16 Clayton County 4-H boys and 2 leaders attended the 4 H boys short course at Iowa State College from June 30 to July 2. Delegates included Donald Elvers of Postville Maurice Landsgard of Postville and Robert Yearous of Elgin from the Marion Master Weeders Grand Meadow Go-Getters and Highland Busy Bees clubs. The 1964 short course theme was Learning to Live in a Changing World as with the girls convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College Experimental Farms
Clayton’ County
Rae
Iowa State College
Donald Elvers
Postville
Grand Meadow
Maurice Landsgard
Marion Master Weeders
Robert Yearous
Elgin
Highland Busy Bees
Kohls Buys Land From A. M. Weibel Barn North Of Mill
Wm. Kohls Jr purchases the A. M. Weibel barn north of the mill and all land including the old mill race north and east of DeSart and Schmid properties. The deal closed about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kohls, Jr
A. M. Weibel
DeSart
Schmid
Leona Kimpston Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Leona Kimpston of Elgin daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kimpston underwent an emergency appendectomy at Ajlen Memorial Hospital Water loo Sunday evening. Her sister Lois is with her and she is reported as getting along satisfactorily.
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Leona Kimpston
Frank Kimpston
Elgin
Ajlen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Lois
Spuds and Peas Record Shown by Leon Shepard at Elgin Show
Leon Shepard led early gardeners around Elgin by displaying large spuds and well filled peas on Saturday June 23. He claimed his potato crop looked strong and predicted his store bill for spuds would soon fade from the past. Contestants may report and present evidence if they wish.
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Leon Shepard
Elgin
Kathlene Yearous to Wed Harold Glass Jr in Syria Church
Mr and Mrs James Yearous announce the engagement of their daughter Kathlene Jane to Harold Glass Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Glass of Dundee. The wedding will be held at Syria Community Church on Sunday evening July 27 at 8 00 o clock.
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James Yearous
Kathlene Jane
Harold Glass, Jr
Harold Glass
Dundee
Syria Community
Pleasant Valley 4-H Girls Defeat Bethel 29–3 in Kittenball
P V 4 H club girls trounced Bethel Friday at West Union by 29 to 3. Phyllis Gehring pitched for Elga and Alta Larson caught. Next game will be against Iliyria within the next two weeks.
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Pleasant Valley
Bethel Club
West Union
Phyllis Gehring
Elg’a
Alta Larson
Ilyria
Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses
Real estate transfers list M M Cooney and wife to I Ralph and Erle Bennett for $1.00 with parcels in the SENE NESE SWNW W-2 SW and NW segments. Nellie Christ to Waylard Maurer for $1500 with Lois 8 9 26 27 in Conner's Add Elgin. Marriage licenses dated June 24 26 27 with listed pairs from Arlington Oelwein Madison and West Union.
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M. M. Cooney
I Ralph
Erle Bennett
Parece
Nellie Christ
Waylard F. Maurer
Lois
Conner
Add. Elgin
Lawrence H. Guth
Oalwein
Calvin F. Bemiss
Betty
Lou Cline
Elgin farmer enters midget auto racing with Cedar Rapids drivers
Harold Schneider of Elgin has entered the sport by purchasing a rare midget car weeks ago and hiring three drivers from Cedar Rapids. They competed in several meets but there are no reports of winnings yet.
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Harold Schneider
Elgin Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Hay saving machine eases chores for John Christen
John Christen plans to reduce backache by using a field chopper that blows chopped hay into a large flared box, then to a barn blower for precise placement in the mow. Neighbor Hilder Gilbertson also owns a similar chopper. Hay is dried in the windrow as no artificial dryers are installed.
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John Christen
Hilder Gilbertson
Rev J J Snyder to Speak at Illyria 28th Community Day
Rev J J Snyder former Ilyria and Elgin minister will speak at Illyria's 28th annual community day on July 4. The day features 10:30 sports 11:30 dinner an afternoon program with music readings and Snyder's address supper at 6:30 Elgin band plays then the play A Case of Springtime by Illyria youth with intermission numbers by local talent.
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J. J. Snyder
Whitten
Illyria
Ilyria
Elgin
Snyder
Elgin Produce Shipped 20,000 Lbs Wool From Local Fleeces
J Mulford of the Elgin Produce reports shipping roughly 20,000 pounds of wool bought from area sheep raisers. Fleeces averaged eight pounds each. Wet weather reduced oil content and quality slightly, but overall growth in the region remains a little above average.
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C, J. Mulford
The
Elgin Produce
Tuberculosis Screening Ends in County
The 6th annual search for unknown TB cases ends its final stage July 8 with about 85 people to be x rayed at Mercy hospital in Oelwein. Only recommended by family physicians are eligible. Film interpretation will be mailed to the physician for patient reports.
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Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Echo List Corrected and Flood Monsoon Tale
Echo list corrected up to July 1 and subscription renewals should check address tags for proper credit. Notify Echo office of errors. Numerous flood losses hit crops with deep damage. Otter River flood among worst since the 1890s, bridges between Elgin and West Union washed out per old-timer Elmer Pinney.
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Echo
Echo Office
Elmer Pinney
Elgin
West Union
Flood Waters Ravage Elgin Region After Heavy Otter Creek Rain
A four and one-eighth inch rainfall Saturday night caused severe flooding in Elgin and the lower lands between Elgin and West Union. Water rose to three feet inside homes, forced several families to move to upper floors, and damaged cellars, bridges, and rail lines. Washouts on the C R I & P line numbered about thirty, with gravel repairs estimated at 49 carloads. Crops and livestock suffered heavy losses across Otter Creek and adjacent farms, and town officials expect substantial roadside repair costs for the county road budget.
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Otter Creek
Elgin
West Union
Turkey River
Here
Volga River
Sparks
Max Medberry
Pbridges
Serdar
Copper & Grove
John
Herb Falk
Carl Torkelson
Harold Schneider
Falb
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SRN
Arlington
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T. Barker
Henninger
Bachtell
Catshall
T. Grace
Brechler
Schroeder
Kohls
Opersti
P. V
Ers
Comrehouse
Almanac
Garfield
Idaho
Union
MacArthur
Talermos
Koeck
Lefant
Hewell
Commodore Perry
Jona
T. B
C. RI. & P. Railway
Elmer Frieden
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