New Auto Law Goes Into Effect January 1st
Iowa enacts a driver license law requiring licensing by January 1, 1982 with tests to be conducted by sheriffs and police chiefs in first class cities. Licenses planned to be issued statewide starting September 1. The measure, tied to unpaid accident judgments, aims to reduce wrecks, imposes fees for non-owners and chauffeurs, and sets age and exemption rules for farm machinery and military personnel.
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Iowa
W. A. Stevens
State Motor Vehicle Department
Stevens
L. H. Doran
Boone
Mr. Stavens
Hcenges
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
State Department
West Union Bank Sale 18 Announced and License Rules
The notice outlines an 18th West Union Bank sale and details on license exemptions for tourists in Iowa. It also describes hearings for license suspensions, appeals to county courts, and the one year wait to reapply after revocation. Officials caution about enforcement and compare experiences with eastern states.
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J. P. Paulson
Clermont
A. M. Weibel
Eyn.Schori
H. W. Falk
Elgin
Arlington
R. P. Strauch
Central States Power Co
Central States
Fayette County Court House
Weibel
West Union
Etkader
Jacob Greteman
Lucas
Citizens’ State Bank of
State Bank of West Union
Telegraph-Herald
West Union Bank
Kruger Trio Entertains Here At Band Concert
The Kruger trio Gus Kruger Edward Kruger and Abe Haheger performed three instrumental and vocal numbers at a band concert last Thursday. The crowd approved of the trio and a repeat performance was scheduled for Saturday evening with a larger audience. Gus Kruger is noted for his ability to play almost any instrument.
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Kruger
Gus
Edward Kruger
Abe Haheger
Gus Kruger
American Legion Auxiliary Regular Session Held at Greenley Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at Mrs. Frank Greenley’s home on Friday evening July 17. Mrs. Greenley elected delegate to the state convention at Marshalltown August 11 to 13, with Mrs. L. B. Carter as alternate. Ice cream and wafers served. Reminding readers of the Thursday Elgin band concert and local trade among friends.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Greenley
Marshalltown
L. B. Carter
Elgin
Ministers to Change Pulpits at West Union
Rev J J Snyder will fill the M E church pulpit at West Union Sunday in the regular minister's absence and has accepted. Rev R G Isenberger of Decorah will fill Elgin and Illyria pulpits at this time, and local people are invited to hear him.
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J. J. Snyder
M. EH
West Union
Elgin
Illyria
R. G. Isenberger
Decorah
Help Us With Thursday to Saturday News and Ads
For weeks the Echo has skipped substantial reading matter and advertising due to the Tuesday and Wednesday copy pile. We request friends to bring or send to the office all news and ads on Thursday Friday and Saturday to help us publish a fuller issue.
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The
Echo
Community Gathering Highlights Local Families
A Sunday gathering at the Charles Fuller home drew numerous local families from New Hampton Fayatte Charles City and nearby areas. Attendees included My and Mrs J W McAloon Mrs Sam Patterson Ina Lockwood Glen Bacon and Mr and Mrs R W Muehlenthaler plus Ray DeSart and others. The event featured casual conversation and shared memories among neighbors at the Fuller residence.
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J. W. McAloon
New Hampton
Sam Patterson
Ina Lockwood
Fayatte
Glen Bacon
Charles City
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Woman killed in Arlington auto mishap on dust storm day
Mrs. Vern Northrup aged 50 died when her car collided head on with a Eckert vehicle during a dust storm three miles east of Arlington. Her husband and son Claude eight were seriously injured while a Roquet car struck the Northrup machine. All drivers may have been blinded by dust before a rain. Northrup frequented Elgin visits with daughter Mia Lyle Wilson.
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Vern Northrup
Claude
Arlington
Northrup
Don
Edwin
Erwin Eckert
Elgin
Mia
Lyle Wilson
Four Men Pose As Federal Agents In Waukon Area
In Hanover township near Waukon, four men posing as federal officers knocked at the McCormick sisters’ door midnight Thursday. They claimed car trouble and wanted the sheriff, then ransacked part of the house after showing badges. They left without money, and telephone wire nearby was cut. Local paper: Waukon Democrat.
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McCormick Sisters
Hanover Township
Waukon
Sheriff's Office
Mike
Waukon Democrat
Waterville Savings Bank Assets Sold at Public Auction
The Waterville Savings Bank assets were auctioned at the county courthouse. F A Nelson, banking department examiner, oversaw the sale. Notes valued at 18,368 brought 65. real estate 16,438 at 352. stock assessments 9,257 totaling 525 with a farm. Non ledgers 25,484 bid in at 77. H H Douglass of Postville won all items in bulk for 1,410.
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Waterville Savings Bank of
Waterville
Court House
F. A. Nelson
Des Moines
H. H. Douglass
Postville
Telegraph-Herald
Sixty Jobless Men Descend On Kansas Town
Sixty unemployed men arrived in Selkirk Kansas a town of 20 people and warned the storekeeper they might raid shelves if hunger grew. Women fed them with coffee and sandwiches. the sheriff learned they were stranded workers trying to hitch rides home. Some slept in the courthouse basement in the neighboring town.
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Selkirk
Kansas
Simon Hayes
Hayes
Return to Work at the Shops in Oelwein
A Waterloo Courier report says two hundred men are to be called to work Monday July 20 in the C G W shops at Oelwein, raising total workers to six hundred eighty. Confirmation from the paper is not seen.
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Waterloo Courier
C.G. W
Oelwein
Lander
Young Man Bound to Sept Grand Jury
Wadena faced turmoil as the Wadena Savings Bank failed to open on Wednesday morning following a board decision to stay closed and notify the State Banking Department. The bank showed a capital of 26000, surplus 5000, assets including real estate and a $173000 deposit base amid withdrawals.
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Wadena
Wadena Savings Bank
State Banking Department
Wadena Bank
F. J. Schroeder
H. E. Mason
Two Roof Fires Reported in One Evening
Early Monday evening two roof fires occurred near Elgin. A six foot hole appeared in the Friederich farmhouse roof and, thanks to quick action by the family and neighbors, the home was saved. Sparks from a chimney caused the blaze. A second small roof fire at the Harrington home in town was extinguished with a bucket of water. no call to the department was needed.
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Elgin Farm Fire Department
Fred Friederich
The
Apostolic Church
C. J. Harrington
Town
Fire Department
Early threshing figures from route 4 reported
Hans Grether relayed threshing results along route 4 showing Otto Kruger averaging 35 bushels per acre for cats, Olson at 48 bushels from 24 acres of oats and 35 bushels for barley, Henry Olson at 35 bushels for both oats and barley, with grain lighter but good color and quality and Theo Loftsgard noting better-than-expected grain.
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Hans Grether
Otto Kruger
Olson
Henry T. Olson
Theo. Loftsgard
Grether
Postponed game played Tuesday with altered lineup
Alpha trimmed Elgin Tuesday in a postponed game 7 to 1. Elgin had traveled Sunday but rain halted the start. The Tuesday squad was missing three or four regulars, making a different lineup from Sunday. Weather and rain kept everyone content despite the delay.
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Alpha
Elgin
Little German Band to Entertain Saturday Evening
Arrangements were made yesterday for The Little German Band to give a short program in the park Saturday evening. The prior week’s program was well received and prompted continued performances. Don’t miss seeing and hearing them at 8 39 or a few minutes later.
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Bigin
Satchett Family Plans Dahl Visit This Thursday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs M Satchett and two sons Milton and Marquard expect arrival this Thursday afternoon for a visit at the Snyder home in Rey. The message notes a friendly family gathering with their Dahl relatives.
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M. Satchett
Milton
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Mary Baechler
Clara Baechler
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A. A. Robertson
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Lawrenceville
Marguerite Wilson
James McAlvin
Evanston
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Innes Larrabee
Jon C. Pipal
Fayette County
Betty Hummell
Blackhawk County
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Hawkeye
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L. J. Raftis
M. M. Cooney
State of Iowa
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Nellie Popenhagen
Leon R. Layton
Christopher N. Bridge
Emme A. Bridge
Uit
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