All Time High in Tax Collections for Iowa State
State revenue hit a record above 300 million for the year ended June 30 as twelve taxes and liquor profits totaled 91.54 million, a near 55 million rise from 1958-59. Income tax rose though some figures include past due money, with gasoline, inheritance, cigarette, sales, and other taxes listed. New corporate filings jumped to 1,696 amid a new incorporation law. state officials predict a $42.5 million balance and strong economic health. Campbell resigns as Iowa State Fair Board president. Cory elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
M. L. Abreham
Glenn Sarsfield
Sarsfield
Thax
Commission
Re ‘O'Connor
Wadena Church and Scout Olympics Highlight Local News
Wadena news reports a packed Thursday Scout Olympiad in the park with seven Cub Scouts from names listed competing in heats and events. Frank Baldwin wins the twenty yard dash. Billy O Laughlin and Frank Baldwin take high jump places. mothers and sons clash in discus throw. balloon contest ends the day. Indiana visit noted for Jimmie Herrling family. American Legion Auxiliary meeting reports 12 members present with two guests. flag dedication plans for July 14. officers installed by past president Mrs. Pearl Johnson. John Sniffin undergoes appendix surgery at Celwein hospital Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baldwin
David Aylsworth
Billy Shea
Billy O'Laughlin
Gonz
der the ‘Lion
Peck
Gary Boys
Indiana
Jimmie Herrling
Wi Herrling
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Rall
Legion
George Alderson
Pearl Johnson
Ae Ivice
John Enckeon
William, O'Laughlin
Arthur. Herrling
Laura Herrling
Tom Sniffin
Leo Herriman
Erickson
John Erickson
Arthur Berrling
Ralph Sehuety
American Legion elects officers in Thursday meeting
The American Legion held its election of officers on Thursday night with Commander George Alderson, vice commander William Corbett, Adjutant and service officer Walter Cook, Fin. Arthur Herming, Sgt-at-arms Richard Erickson, Chaplain Dale Minger, and Historian Earl Livingston in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
George Alderson
William Corbett
Walter Cook
Arthur Herming
Richard Erickson
Dale Minger
Earl Livingston
Miller Families Hold Sunday Picnic at West Union
The families of the late Henry and Mary Miller gathered for a picnic at the West Union fairgrounds on Sunday. Attendees included Don and Ruthann Miller, How ard Miller, Leslie Thompson, Vern Boyer, Richard Miller, and many related relatives from Marshalltown, Floyd, and Union.
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Henry
Mary Miller
West Union Fair Grounds
Don Miller
Danny
Marshalltown
Howard Miller
Ruthann
Waterloo
Leslie ‘Thompson
Terry
Dean
Floyd
Vern Boyer
Lola
Alice
Richard Miller
Leonard
Larson
Reuben
Miller
Merlin’ Miller
Richard ‘Chicken
Union
Boyer
Greiner
Fred Wede
Leo
Raymond
Robert Boleyn
Clifton Miller
Don Reeder
Baptist Seminary Quartet Sacred Concert at Elgin Church
The Baptist Seminary Quartet presents a sacred concert at the First Baptist Church in Elgin on Thursday July 14 at 8 00 p m The four seminary men Walter Kerber LeRoy Kiemele William Kaple and Arthur Paitzia are on a three month tour of NAB churches in the U S and Canada Over 100 churches will be visited before the quartet returns to continue seminary training in the fall Community members are invited to attend.
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Wills
First Baptist
Elgin
Walter Kerber
LeRoy, Kiemele
William Kaple
Arthur Paitzia
N.A.B
U.S
Canada
Mitet
Democrats Name State Delegates
Fayette County Democrats, meeting in West Union on July 1, moved to the court room as the assembly room filled. The group stayed about 3 hours and adopted resolutions to retain the 2 per cent sales tax, develop new tax revenue, limit state elective officers to governor and lieutenant governor with county boards of supervisors, and appoint all others for four years. Local delegates named to the state convention were Fremont Clark, Mrs. Alfred Becker, and Joseph Leehy.
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Fayette County
West Union
Board of Supervisors
Fremont Clark
Wadena
Alfred Becker
Arlington
Joseph Leehy
Clermont
Freak Radish Sent To Echo Office Saturday Evening
Harvey Anderson submitted a peculiar radish to the Echo office describing a two-part specimen stacked one above the other. The top radish is red, the bottom white, each about two inches long with the stem or root between them and the bottom slightly larger in diameter.
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Harvey Anderson
Echo Office
Remodel Plans for Krueger Apartment Above Barbershop
Mr and Mrs Carlton Krueger will move into the rebuilt unit above the barber shop. Eight small rooms will be reduced to six rooms and one bath as part of the remodel.
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Carlton Krueger
Lucky winners claim cash drawing jackpot
Six winners shared the jackpot at the Saturday evening cash drawing. Recipients include Mrs Woodrow Reed, Mrs Barney Larson, Mrs Thomas Howard, Mrs Thomas Pollock, Amanda Buroden, and M. J. Blockhus.
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Woodrow Reed
Barney Larson
Thomas Howard
Thomas Pollock
Amanda Buroden
M. J. Blockhus
Engagement Announcement for Sarah Lea Geitz and Larry Butikofer
Mr and Mrs Rufus L Geitz announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Lea to Larry G Butikofer son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Butikofer of Elgin The couple plans to wed September 24 at the Methodist Church in Monona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus L. Geitz
Sarah Lea
Larry G. Butikofer
Lawrence Butikofer
Elgin
Monona
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service calendar lists events from July 18 to July 22. Activities include District Farm and Home Development meeting in Waverly, Beef Association tour, Putnam Peppy Pals all day in Dorothy Day, Henderson Prairie 4H at 8 pm, Boy 4-H Demonstration help at the County Extension Office, Leadership Conference in Ames, and Ilyria Clipperettes 4-H Local Achievement Show at Syria Church.
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District Farm and Home Development
Waverly
Beef Association
Putnam
Henderson Prairie
Ames
Iilyria
Syria Church
Winning Numbers July 9 Late Evening Draw
Lottery numbers list includes 8 p.m. draws with digits 1213 314 1189 1 172 and 49 322 1240 308 844 1481 plus a July 99 pm draw showing 633 1115 128 916 1146 453 1957 241 473.
Prevent Accidents by Checking Equipment
Surgery notes Geo Metzger entered Scholtz Hospital on Tuesday July 5 for cataract removal and had surgery the following day. He is expected home the last of this week.
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Geo. Metzger
Scholtz, Hospital
July is Danger Month for Farmers
July marks peak farm machinery risk with 93 accidents and 11 fatalities last July. The rush of heavy work prompts shortcuts. nine safety tips are offered to cut that toll. Tips include turning off motors before maintenance, keeping guards, not letting children ride, staying behind mower safety bar, stopping pulleys, cooling before refilling, and using only well maintained machines.
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Iowa
Elgin Merchants Report $5200 Given Away
Elgin Gift committee reports about $5200 has been given away by local merchants since drawings began two years ago. Drawings occur Saturday evenings during the summer. winners must be present to win.
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Elgin
the Echo
Busy Beavers Show Next Tuesday
The Busy Beavers achievement show will be held next Tuesday evening July 19 at the Gunder church at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunder Church
4-H delegates head to Canada for week stay
Thirty eight Clayton county 4-H delegates departed last week for a week in Canada staying with Canadian 4-H youths. Local girls Kathleen Amundson and Margret Hanson represented the group in the travel.
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Clayton County
Tabithas Meet July 20 and 1960-61 Officers
The Tabitha Society announces officers for 1960-61 with Mrs. Ross James as president and Mrs. Kenton Krueger as vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Karl Miller secretary, Mrs. Cornelia Burrow treasurer, and Mrs. Leo Lehman pianist. The first meeting of the new year is July 20 with devotions led by Mrs. Lehman and music by Mrs. Lester Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Ross James
Kenton Krueger
Karl Miller
Cornelia Burrow
Leo Lehman
Guy Probert
Fred Schaer
Alfred Truckdasher
Lester Wenger
Harold. Orth
Carl Hackmann
Hugo Hackmann
Lena Baumgartner
Abe Habeger
Heaven
Library Reopens After Four Week Closure Saturday
The Elgin Public Library will reopen Saturday July 16 after a four week closure. Books are classified and shelved by Dewey Decimal, with cards filed in a new catalog. Patrons can locate titles by author or by title and future listings will include subjects. Student librarians Linda Stephenson and Danicel Anderson assisted under the library board.
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Elgin Public Library
Linda, Stephenson
Danicel Anderson
Valley High School
Tragic Accident Claims Four Year Old Near Lansing
Four year old Leland Kolsrud of near Lansing was killed when he fell from a draw bar on a hay hauler trailer and a trailer wheel passed over his head. The incident highlights dangers associated with farm equipment and child supervision on rural properties.
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Leland Kolsrud
Lansing
Bridal Shower Honors Marlene Wedo At Methodist Church
A mixed bridal shower honoring Marlene Wedo took place Saturday evening at the Methodist Church. Contests provided entertainment as the bride opened gifts, with Ruthann Mitts Judy Tarson Glenda Wede and Mrs Richard Frieden serving as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Wedo
Methodist Church
Ruthann Mitts
Judy Tarson
Glenda Wede
Richard Frieden
Little Leaguers to Play Thursday Under Lights
Elgin's Little Leaguers schedule an inter squad game Thursday evening July 14 starting at eight. The squad is divided into two nearly equal teams and a close game is expected. The ECHO will publish a complete list of players next week.
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Elgin
The
ECHO
Entertain for Guests at a Calmar Picnic
A picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Quinten Douth welcomed a list of guests from Portland Oregon Denver West Union Clermont and Elgin among them Mr and Mrs Dale Fowley Roxann Mrs George Howard Jr Emory Buroden Louis Meyer Clarence Howard William Boyle Alice John Metzger John Heyr Mrs George Boyle and George Howard Sr The event honored the host families descendants from Oregon with many locals joining in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Howard
Dale
Quinten Douthit Dwight
David, Bruce
Barbara
Portland
Ore
Frank Howard
Oregon
Elgin
Dale Fowley
Roxann
Calmar
George Howard, Jr
Denver
Emory Buroden
Louis Meyer
Clarence Howard
William Boyle
Alice
West Union
John Metzger
Clermont
John Hey
George Boyle TS
Schatheriaert Pearsing
George Howard
Firemen respond to Amundson farm hay stack blaze
Elgin firefighters were summoned to the Morris Amundson farm near Gunder last Wednesday for a fire in a baled hay pile by the barn. Neighbors aided in controlling the stubborn blaze and stopping spread with no further damage reported.
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Elgin
Morris Amundson
Gunder
Will Elect Soil Commissioner at Clayton County Fair
Election for a Clayton Soil Conservation District commissioner will be at the county fairgrounds in Nations, Thursday July 28 between 5 and 8 p.m. The vote occurs during the third annual chicken barbecue. The seat succeeds Norman Amundsen of Postville, retiring at term end.
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Clayton
Elgin Lutheran W M F Meeting Set for July 21
The Elgin Lutheran W M F group will gather in the church basement on Thursday July 21 at 7 45 p m for a regular session with fellowship and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran W. M. F
Injured man in transformer loading accident
George Gilson of Dubuque suffered back injuries and a broken leg when a transformer slipped from a chain during loading. He has a cast and expects a three week hospital stay.
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George Gilson
Dubuque
Circle Meetings Schedule This Week
Circles hold sessions on July 21 with hosts Gladys Hanson and Mrs. Robert Hanson. Circle Nora meets at Mrs. Very Coffin s residence with co-hostess Mrs. L Kiple and program by Mrs. Donald Gilson. Circle Mary is hosted at the church by Mrs. George Vaughn and Mrs. Lena Cooley with program by Mrs. W J Grove.
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Circle Hachel
Gladys Hanson
Robert Hanson
Jack Adrian
Nora
Very Coffin
Donald Gilson
George Vaughn
Lena Cooley
Circle Mary
W. J. Grove
Chicken Barbecue at National July 28
Clayton County Sail Conservation district selects township cooperators to aid ticket sales for the 3rd annual chicken barbecue at the National Fairgrounds on Thursday July 28. The program after dinner includes Bob Lucas and his Waterloo square dancers, Elkader barbershop chorus, and a district queen of conservation contest crowning. Local cooperators listed include Clay Schultz Jr Postville Harvey Leath Luana Gerald Wassbinder Postville Art Yearous Elkader Lucian Donlon Elkader Howard Meyers Elkader John Christen Louis Kjosa Eldon Kurth Postville Bernard Hanson
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Clayton County
Sail Conservation District
Heve
Corp of Sail Conservation
National Fairgrounds
Bob Lucas
Waterloo
Elkader
Grand Meadow
Clay Schultz, Jr
Postville
Harvey Leath
Luana
Gerald Wassbinder
Highland
Art Yearous
Lucian Donlon
Howard Meyers
Marion
John Christen
Louis Kjosa
Eldon Kurth
Bernard Hanson
W O Potratz Dies Suddenly
W O Potratz, 63, of Sumner, died of a heart attack at his home July 7. Services were held Monday afternoon. He was a retired farmer and is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, two brothers and a sister. He was a brother in law of the late Mrs Pauline Potratz of Elgin.
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W. O. Potratz
Sumner
Vets Invite Congress Candidates to Northeast Iowa Meeting
Veterans of World War I of the U S A invite congressional candidates to a district meeting at Backbone State Park Strawberry Point on Sunday afternoon. Leonard Wolf of Elkader Democrat and James Bromwell of Cedar Rapids Republican will participate. Clayton County commander is Charles Erickson. Dr. and Mrs. P E Stuart of Nashua celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
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Backbone State Park
Strawberry One
Leonard Wolf
Elkader Democrat
James Bromwell
Cedar Rapids
Charles Erickson
Clayton County
W. W. 1 Veterans Organization
Iowa
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Fair Board
W. J. Campbell
Jesup
Campbell
J. W. Cory, Jr
Spencer
Cory
Melvin Synhorst
Synhorst
Wadena News
Rats Fellowship
Olymene
Seathern
Billy O’laughlin
David’ Aylaworth
Brad Mattocks
Greg Halverson
John Sniffin
Thomas Sniffin
Celwein Hospital
Junior
Baptist Seminary Quartet
Extension Service
Tabithas
Little Leaguers
Amundson Farm
W.M.F
National
Congress
P. E. Stuart
Nashua
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