Inflation Threatens Home Values After War Era
The piece argues inflated home prices and construction costs threaten buyers and mortgage holders. It cites a 1940 to 1948 rise with low priced homes up 85 percent and regional spikes, notes potential foreclosure risks, and discusses proposed bills and price controls as remedies. It warns of ongoing demand for housing and government regulation tensions.
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Mott Wagora
Federal Home Loan Banks
Federal’ Housing Administration
National Housing Agency
Wilson “Wyatt
Pacific Coast
Middle Atlantic
Veterans’ Housing
Senata
CFA
Wyatt
Costa
Governor Blue Promotes Rent Control Proclamation
Gov. Robert D. Blue considers bolstering his rent control proclamation to hold rates at June 30 levels until Congress acts. The article notes past Iowa governors used proclamations as executive orders, cites Herring and Wilson, and discusses reliance on police powers and inherent gubernatorial authority. It also covers potential changes to primary laws, enforcement of pending OPA cases, and tax reform talks with Frank Miles advocating repeals of sales taxes on food, clothing, and medicine.
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Robert D. Blue
Congress
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
George A. Wilson
Herring
Wilson
Frank Miles
Independent urged to seek re election in November race
Friends press Secretary of State Wayne M. Ropes of Onawa to run as an independent in November. At this writing there was no indication he would depart from his current stance. Ropes was defeated in a prior contest.
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Wayne M. Ropes
Onawa
Ropes
Corn Field Heights Surpass Knee-High By Independence Day
In Otter creek area, corn near Main Street south of Otter Creek exceeded knee-high by the fourth and stood around six feet tall by Independence Day. Herb Falk’s early-planted field, despite frost damage, continued growing and tasseling ahead of the season’s average.
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Herb Falk
Otter Creek
Mabel Frieden Weds G Walter Ladd in Elgin Home ceremony
Miss Mabel Frieden daughter of Mrs. Henry Frietien marries G. Walter Ladd of Muskegon Michigan in a noon ceremony read by Rev Bruce Jones. The couple taught in Muskegon schools and were joined by out of town guests including Mrs H L Schertzer of Coffeyville Kansas and Miss Agnes Conger of Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Frieden
Elgin
Mabel Frieden
Henry Friétien
G. Walter Ladd
Muskegon
Mich
Bruce Jones
Frieden
Ladd
H. L. Schertzer
Coffeyville
Kans
Richard Melson
Alton Sanders
Janet
Charles City
I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Clermont
Peggy
Ruth Ladd
Agnes Conger
Cedar
Skating Rink Planned for Elgin Food Lockers Building
The second floor of the Elgin Food Lockers building is being painted and prepared as a skating rink. Hardwood flooring cut from native lumber is sent to Caimar for kiln drying and should be ready for laying within weeks. Once done the rink will be ready for use with skates and an automatic record player already on hand.
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Elgin Food Lockers
Caimar
Potatoes Abound In Local Gardens And Visitors Arrive
Local residents report abundant potatoes from gardens with early harvests in June. Mrs. Harold Meisner notes early tubers from plants begun March 26 and sustained yields for family needs. Visitors arrive from Bakersfield Kenosha Hawkeye Minneapolis and Winthrop, many tied to Lyle Light households and Navy service friendships.
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Harold Meisner
New Methodist Minister Arrived Here Friday
Rev. and Mrs Brice D Jones moved from Dumont to assume the pastorate at the local Methodist church. The parsonage was vacated by Rev. and Mrs J C Warton who moved to Genesea. The Joneses left for the Clear Lake camp to attend the Des Moines Area Pastors School and will return Saturday.
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Brice D. Jones
Dumont
J. C. Warton
Genesea
Committees Prepare For Elgin Fifth Triennial Homecoming
Committees and merchants gear up for Elgin Homecoming on August 16 17 18 with lists of chairmen and helpers across Finance Entertainment Publicity Concessions Seating Band Parade Decorations Police Reception Sports and more plus residents planning trips and fishing return details from Menahga and Ely Minnesota.
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Elgin
Ain Mater
Seindow
H. H. Wolf
Chm
W. F. Kohier
Treas
John Palb
Chas
Wenger
C. J. Robinson
Rey Steele
Max Thoma
Signe Hanson
Paul
Zoschke
R. P. Strauch
R. E. Kohler
W.C. Falb
H. W. Falb
Dale DeSart
Roy Knight
G. H. Falb
Rex Mulford
Lyle Light
G. J. Mosby
Sheldon Boyle
Lorence Muehlenthaler
Clarence Muehlenthaler
Oliver Torkelson
W. FP. Kohls
D. O. Dean
Chas. O'Neill
Leo Schori
B. J. Baumgartner
Tille Hanson
Walt. Kohls
Roy Steele
Mel Kohler
Paul Zurbriggen
B. Schori
Jorlin Mason
Max Medberry
C. O. Torkelson
Legion Auxiliary Officers Install July 18
The Elgin Unit of the Legion Auxiliary schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday July 18. Hostesses are Mrs. Walter Bovis Mrs. F D Welch Mrs Earl Kiple and Mrs Elmer Nelson. Installation of officers will take place and all members are urged to attend.
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Elgin
the Legion Auxiliary
Walter Bovis
F. D. Welch
Earl Kiple
Elmer Nelson
Real Estate Transfers In Elgin Area From Boleyn Estate
Public records show J A Boleyn Estate transferring parcels to Lena Baumgartner exec for 3000 dollars and to Clarence Schneider exec for 1100 dollars in Conner's Add Elgin. Subsequent deeds involve Ethel Baker guardian Donald Weibel to Celia Greenley for 36.68, and Celia Greenley and Adolph Weibel to Lorence and Dorothy Muehlethaler for 1 dollar in Sutter's Add Elgin.
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J. A. Boleyn
Lena Baumgartner
Conner
Sutter
Elgin
Celia Greenley
Adolph M. Weibel
Lorence
Dorothy E. Muehlethaler
There’s Still Time to Help Salvation Army
The Salvation Army drive in Fayette county’s north section fell short of its quota. Mr. Tate of West Union asks un-solicited residents to contribute one dollar each to help. Contributions can be left at the Echo office or Elgin State Bank. please act within a few days.
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Salvation Army
Fayette County
Tate
West Union
The
Echo
ABC
Elgin State Bank
Price Indices Advance For June 1948 In Iowa
Price indices for Iowa farmers rose in June with prices received up from 211 to 215 and prices paid up from 185 to 190. The ratio of received to paid fell to 113, all feeding ratios narrowed, feed prices rose, and livestock and products faced ceilings. Visitors Verna Cogley and Donna of Town City called with Mrs. Lena Conley and A. P. Lehman, then noted travel to Decorah and Rock Rapids before returning to Ohio.
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Iowa
Verna Cogley
Donna
Town City
Lena Conley
A. P. Lehman
Decorah
Kittenball Enthusiasts To Organize Team For Homecoming
Players urged to attend at the school house next Tuesday evening July 16 at 6 30 to form a kittenball team for August homecoming.
Wedding Bells For Nelson Gorman At Hawkeye
On June 20 at 2 p m Maxine Amy Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson West Union wed Alvin L Gorman son of Mr and Mrs James Gorman Hawkeye The ceremony at St Francis Assisi Fayette was by Father Mullins with many relatives present Attendants wore aqua blue and pink gowns The couple hosted a 530 dinner at Clermont Lutheran parlor and a reception with about 250 guests They left for a Wisconsin trip and now live on a farm north of Hawkeye The bride a West Union worker and Elgin graduate The groom a Lawler graduate served in the South Pacific and now farms with his parents near Hawkeye
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Maxine Amy Nelson
Elmer Nelson
West Union
Alvin L. Gorman
James Gorman
Hawkeye
Wm. P. Mullins
St. Francis Assisi Church
Fayette
Doris Finnegan
Norene Amundson
Darlene Nelson
Mary Ann Gorman
Lonnie Baker
Calvin Nelson
Bestman
LaVern Eilers
Virgil Johanningmeir
Clermont
Wisconsin
Elgin High School
Interstate Power Co
Lawler High School
South Pacific
Thur
Legion to Install Officers Next Monday Evening
The Elgin Post American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening July 15 with installation of the new officers for the coming year elected at the last meeting. Guests at the Carrie Steele home over the Fourth included Clyde Cheney and Jimmy from Dubuque, Edwin Erickson and Barbara from West Union, and Kathleen Steele from Decorah, who returned home Saturday. Overnight guests Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gerst of Oakville at Mrs. Fanny Frieden’s home. Carl Hills of Ames visited Geo Vaughan's home Sunday.
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Wm. Ewing
Ronnie
Bakersfield
Calif
Emma Olson
Robert Walker
Robert Donaldson
Kenosha
Wis
Fred Bosttcher
Hawkeye
Lyle Light
Lyle
Navy
L. L
Paul Mogier
Mary Walters
Rittmen
Ohio
J. M. Gehring
Rock Rapids
Mary Mogler
Gehring
Elgin Post, American Legion
Carrie Steele
Clyde Cheney
Jimmy
Dubuque
Edwin Erickson
Barbara
West Union
Kathleen Steele
Decorah
Leslie Gerst
Oakville
Fanny Frieden
Carl Hills
Ames
Geo. Vaughan
New Teachers Hired for the Coming Year at Elgin Schools
The Elgin school board filled three vacancies for the next year leaving one English and dramatic post open. Signe Hanson will teach 4th and 5th grades, Norma Kimpston 6th and 7th, and Nellie Hazard will lead home economics. Remaining staff are contracted to return, including C. J. Robinson, W. W. Luce, Paul Zur binary, Julia Smith, Cleola Rosenow, and Genevieve Dunkin. high school retains three men teachers after wartime reduction.
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Elgin
Signe Hanson
Cresco
Norma Kimpston
West
C. J. Robinson
W. W. Luce
Paul Zurbigen
Julia Smith
Cleola Rosenow
Genevieve Dunkln
Elgin Community Club Plans Homecoming Event sequence
The Elgin Community Club met Monday evening for dinner at the Coffee Cup with 32 attendees and guests. The group discussed a homecoming on August 16 and 17, planning four participating bands from Farmersburg Volga Elgin and Elgin’s Little Swiss Band.
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Elgin Community Club
Farmersburg
Spirit of
Volga
Elgin Band
Elgin
New Record Set For Oversize Eggs
Mrs. Joe Frieden sent an egg to the Echo office last week that exceeds the size of Tilpher Bilden’s prior entry. The White Rock hen produced a circumference of 3 inches by 4.5 inches, beating the Bilden egg. both entries include a second normal egg. A contest has begun, so readers with large eggs are invited to bring them in for comparison.
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Joe Frieden
Echo Office
Tilpher Bilden
Bilden
Work Progresses on Strauch Building Addition
Walls for the Strauch building addition were completed this week with plans for the Echo to move in by fall. Brick tile doubles as insulation space, laid by Leo Boleyn and George Vaughn, assisted by John Tillotson Jamaa Hermen Ed Metzger and R Strauch.
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Strauch
Echo
Leo Boleyn
George Vaughn
John Tillotson
Jamaa Hermen
Ed Metzger
R. Strauch
West Union Visit By Boleyn Family
Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn and family spent Thursday afternoon in the Reuben Miller home at West Union.
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Leo Boleyn
Reuben Miller
West Union
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Pawnuws
Butea
Blue
Towa
Linn County
E. C. Pinney
Frank Pinney
Janice
Sharon
Fred Pinney
Menahga
Minn
Fred Etter
Mounds
Ern
Lew Etter
Pinneys
Rochester
Etterboys
Ely
Legion Auxiliary
Maxine Nelson
Alvin Gorman
Legion
Strauch Building
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