State tax income rises while budget starts new period
State tax data show income tax up over the previous year by more than four million dollars, with overall major tax increases noted. Liquor store profits remained level, the two year budget period begins with a general fund balance near forty six million. Highway patrol reports a Fourth of July weekend crackdown yielding 592 summonses and warnings for speeding and improper passing.
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Lowank
Ead
Jeanthan
Iowa State Highway Patrol
Wadena News and Chronicle Local Social Notes
Sunday guestings and family visits across Prairie du Chien to Ashland, Des Moines to Philips gather for reunions and church events. Attendees include Nancy Argus Barbara Corkery and many relatives, with Coe College alumni sharing stories at Clear Water Lake and Legion Auxiliary pledges noted amid club reports.
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LaVern Patenen
Nancy" Argus
Barbara Corkery
Prairie du Chien
Bill Corkery
Miv
Droy
Kabeis
Stevie
Bill
Jim
Carol Ellinger
Ashland
Nebr
David Aynsworth
Herb Wilfred
Davenport
Diane Mattocks
Dent
Des Moines
Wilder
Eileen
Genevieve Gan
Mire
William O'Laughlin
Gerald Blockhus
Higin
Eees
Emil Olson
Philips
Wisc
Olson
Biss
Take Dibble
Loretta Lattocks
Kat
Ellis Fulton
Wisconsin
Coe College
Bango
Clear Water Lake
Beef Producers to Hold Annual Tour
Beef producers plan an annual tour with registration urging participants to meet at points including Hawkeye Oelwein Arlington Maynard West Union and Fayette with departures starting at 7:00 am and continuing at 7:20 to 7:30 am.
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Noltas
Hawkeye
Oelwein
Arlington
Maynard
Ibis
West Union
Fayette
Clear Lake Trip Casts Doubt On Weekend Smiths
In Clear Lake Robert Wilson took JoAnn Wilson Sally Stephenson Jan ice Friederich ar a Cas pers to the Meth Camp in Clear Lake Monday. The Rev Donald Caspers go there ey and bring the home tars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
JoAnn Wilson
Sally Stephenson
Janice Friederich
A Caspers
Clear Lake
Donald Caspers
Elgin Fourth Firecracker Accident Wounds Girl
A ten year old girl, Josephine Brackin, was injured by a bursting firecracker in Elgin during the Fourth of July celebration. The tin can exploded ripping her foot and severing an artery and a vein. She was taken to Postville Hospital for treatment with multiple stitches.
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Elgin
Josephine Brackin
Joe
Postville Hospital
Premium Books Mailed For 1961 Fayette County Fair
Premium books for the 1961 Fayette County Fair have been mailed to former exhibitors. The arts and crafts painting division expands after a successful 1960 debut, with increased premium money by about $300. Potential exhibitors who did not receive a prebook may request one from E. T. Alcom, Secretary, at Westinion.
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Arts and Crafts
Family Picnic Visit Near Erskine and McIntosh Minnesota
A family picnic occurs during a short visit with relatives in the Erskine Minnesota area and nearby McIntosh. The gathering highlights kinship ties and local ties between the two towns.
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Erskine
McIntosh
Minnesota
Elgin Softball Beats Fayette Sun and Westgate in Twin Wins
Elgin defeated Fayette Sun 10 to 5 with Brown earning the win and Barker and Sutter each collecting two hits. In the second game Elgin won 3 to 2 over Westgate behind Barker, with Oltrogge taking the loss. Dison had two hits and John Mitts drove in the winning run in the seventh. Elgin then lost to West Union 7 to 1 as Barker took the loss and Fink the win. Barker led Elgin with three hits. The Reasons record for Elgin stands at 0–1 as they prep for the Oelwein tournament July 15-16 and St. Lucas at Elgin July 18.
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Elgin
Fayette
Brown
Barker
Sutter
Westgate
Oltrogge
Dison
John Mitts
West Union
Fink
Oelwein
St. Lucas
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Calendar of events lists 4-H club meetings and open house dates. July 15 Wadena Wonder Workers meet at 7:00 pm in the library. July 17 Fayette County Heel Tour to Ryan County and Putnam Peppy Pals meet at 10 am with a day meeting led by Mrs Dierckes. Syria Clipperettes 44H Club meets in Syria, Jersey Parish Show planned elsewhere. partial items reference open house and USDA animal topics.
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Wadena Wonder Workers
Library
Fayette County
Ryan County
Putnam
Dierckes
Syria
Jersey Parish
West
Sully
USDA
Iowa Farm Prices Rise in June
June readings show higher prices for key Iowa farm commodities with gains across multiple items. Officials cite market demand and weather factors as drivers of the uptick, while farmers monitor price shifts affecting planning and budgeting.
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Iowa
4 H Camp At National Fow-H Members In Clayton County
4 H members in Clayton County will hold an overnight camp at National July 24 25 with one camp this year opening at 1 pm and closing 11 am the following day Camp activities include door cookery crafts music training campfire and recreation Other staff listed include DeWolf Evelyn Thiele Diana Bilden and Jan Hildebrandt as directors and counselors Jason Voelkze Melbert Butikofer Tom Disko Marion Christen Janet Hameon Virginia Miller Judy Easton Vivian Thiese Barbara Harbough and Karen O'Brien
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Fow - H
Clayton County
National
Ace DeWolf
Helen Diern
Diana Bilden
David Thiese
Jan Hildebrandt
Evelyn Thiele
Jason Voelzke
Melbert Butikofer
Tom Disko
Marion Christen
Janet Margaret Hameon
Virginea Miller
Judy Easton
Vivian Thiese
Barbara Harbough
Karen O'Brien
Livestock Prices Decline and Farm Index Trends
The mid June 15 prices received index for all farm products stood at 228 of the 1910 14 base, about one percent lower than May 15 and five percent below last year. Livestock and products fell. poultry egg index down six percent, meat animals down almost one percent, dairy down slightly. The crop index rose fractions from May 15 to June 15.
Tabithas Meet July 19 at Baptist Church Event
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church will meet July 19. Installation of Jeweliy For His Crown is planned with Mrs Rees James Mrs Leo Lehman hostesses and Mrs Clifton Miller and Mrs Metta Krueger aiding. Officers for 1961-62 include vice president and secretary Mrs Fred Schaer treasurer and pianist Mrs Archie Schroeder.
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Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Rees James
Leo Lehman
Hostemes
Clifton Miller
Metta Krueger
Vise
Guy
Fred Schaer
Archie Schroeder
Thieves Break Into Fauser Oil Station
Thieves broke into the Fauser O2 Station on a weekend night, gaining entry from the east side and missing about 10 dollars. Sheriff House is investigating with no clues yet. DX Station also broken into Saturday night with around 10 dollars stolen. Entry gained by breaking a south side window.
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Satur ‘Gay
Sheriff House
Pioneers 4 H Club Tour Visits Local Farms
The Cheery Valley Pioneers toured in June starting at Meisner's in Glen. Members met cows and calves from Meisner and Christen families, toured Dale Butikofer's sheep, Johnny Schup bach's pigs, Marion Chris ten's Angus calves, and Helen Christen's heifer calves. They gathered for a picnic in Ernie Christen's pasture followed by a softball game. Seven club members attended with 15 guests.
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Cheery Valley Pioneers
Meisner
Glen Meisner
Dorothy
Ivan Meisner
Lyle
Dale Butikofer
Johnny Schupbach
Marion Christen
Helen
Genevieve Christen
Christen
Hansons
Diane
Darlene Hofer
Ernie Christen
Dr. O C Miehe Undergoes Major Emergency Surgery
Dr. O C Miehe of Arlington was admitted to Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo last Friday afternoon and underwent major emergency surgery that night.
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O. C. Miehe
O. C. Miahe
Arlington
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Start Work On Bank Addition
The Spencer Mulford Coast fp of Osbwein Bales began work this morning on a new foot addition to the south side of Elgin State Bank. The extension will house vaults and an accounting room.
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Burfacers Inc
New Hampton
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Elgin
Spencer - Mulford
Osbwein Bales
Elgin State Bank
Clayton County Extension Calendar Update
Clayton County Extension presents a July events calendar with livestock judging workouts and multiple achievement shows. Highlights include Guernsey Show at Hi s 4-H Livestock Judging, Grand Meadow Achievement Show at Lutheran Church, Homemakers Leadership Conference, Volga Blue Birds Achievement Show at Volga School, and a 4-H Camp Planning meeting at the Clayton County Fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Lutheran Church
Homemakers Leadership Conference
Volga Blue Birds
Volga School
Art Dittmer
Clayton County Fairgrounds
Community Day draws strong turnout at Allyria Fire Illyria
Receipts show three paid events with totals for the day: play 149 dollars, dinner 422 dollars, and supper 163 dollars. Patron age range remained favorable, indicating broad community support for the activities.
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Illyria
Local Business Upgrades With White and Green Facade
Leo Falk completed a notable improvement to his business building by repainting it white with green trim and adding a matching awning. Mrs. J M Gehring attended her brother John Mogler’s funeral in Lester Iowa on Monday July 3.
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Leo Falk
J. M. Gehring
John Mogler
Lester
Iowa
Winning Numbers and Winners List for July 7 Draw
The 8 pm draw produced numbers 78 1143 6a7 148 176 1262 680 902 203 1956 829 914 1077 1575 423 and 183 970 582 TH 21S 1946 401 601 1442 264 1178 1298 49 1659. Winners include Joe Brackin Marjorie Heed Libbie Lareen Francis West Harry Dennler Jack Adrian. C Burrow won the Pank 3 prize. Faineek GT Marie Xafil s name omitted as a winner last week.
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Joe Brackin
Marjorie Heed
Libbie Lareen
Francis West
Harry Dennler
Jack Adrian
C . Burrow
Circles Plan Meetings and Picnic Lunch
Circles announce gatherings on July 20 at Mrs. W J Grove home with Clara Muehlethalar as co host and Mrs Melbart Baechler presenting. Circle Mary to hold a church picnic lunch. Circle Rachel to meet at the church Thursday evening with Mrs Robert Falk presenting.
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Circle Nora
W. J. Grove
Clara Muehlethalar
Melbart Baechler
Circla Mary
Circle Rachel
Robert Falk
Home On Leave For Naval Aviation Training
Harry Waters of Postville returns home on leave July 3 then heads to Oakland California with the air squadron patrol. He is joined by Charles Bau Meister of Detroit Michigan as both transfer to Cellis for further training in naval aviation skills and knowledge after graduating from the school of aviation elections in June.
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Harry Waters
Keith Waters
Postville
Oakland
Calif
Charles Bau Meister
Detroit
Mich
Cellis
Waters
School of Aviation
Jacksonville Fla
Naval Air Techmers
Naval Aviation
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