Debate Over Appointments and Separation of Powers
Senators argue over President appointing power and Congress limits. Hickenlooper says Senate only reviews, not selects, appointees for competence. Pepper warns against Congress acting as a court of appeals and eroding constitutional separation of powers.
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Hickenlooper
Iowa
Chatremaf
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Sen
Claude Pepper
Florida
Congress
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Con
Stassen Gains Steam in Iowa as Republicans Shift View
Former Gov Harold Stassen earns more favorable sentiment in Iowa Republican circles after his press conference and foreign affairs address, while party regulars and the Taft wing show growing support gaps. Separately, about 1,500 state employees receive salary boosts of 10 to 50 dollars monthly as costs of living rise. The Iowa attorney general clarifies fire inspection duties across three government subdivisions, dividing responsibilities among agriculture, the fire marshal, and municipal authorities.
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Harold“Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Iowa
Republican Organization
Jefferson
Robert A. Taft
Witter
Attorney General
Secretary of Agriculture
Harry Linn
Ymarsnal
Linn
Robert D. Blue
Department of Agriculture
More Married Couples Housed on University Barracks
Married couples at the University of Iowa are occupying 202 barrack apartments, with about 642 families quartered in university housing projects. The barrack-apartment project offers 634 housing units. Construction slowed in early spring due to labor troubles.
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University of Iowa
Local Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Summary
Transfers show Waylard Maurer and wife to Jacob Lehman for $1500, SWINE 14-54-7. Other deeds include Dena Mosby Johnson to Albert and Neva Schaye for $300 and several lot transfers in Clermont, Elgin, Wadena, and West Union. Marriage licenses issued May 22 to Westendorf, May 28 to O’Brien, May 24 to Reisner, May 26 to Dietzen, May 27 to Guyer and Warkala, May 28 to Frahm Hawk and Watnke, May 29 to Dummer and Brause, and related names. Civil actions listed include cases 27420–27421 and others: Maas vs Green, Considine vs Wald, Edwards vs Edwards, and state prosecutions for OMVI and larceny.
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Waylard
Maurer
Jacob Lehman
John Att Schmid
Marie Ies SR
M. J
Hus
Wits
Dena Mosby Johnson
Et’ al
Albert
Neva Schaye
Florence DeSart Brubeck & Heirs
Verny Westendorf
Ath
Betty Woods
Ostw
Topp
Marian Murphy
Sumner
Henri Johnson
Coopertown
Dak
Genevieve C. Cords
Arlington
Donald
W, Buenneke
Maynard
Leona L. Shepperd
Oelwein
John O’brien
Orwein
Roberta Joan Lockard
Oran
Bernard G. Reisner
W. Union
Mary D. Leonhart
Wadena
Ralph K. Trapp
Eldoraldo
Clara A. Gross
West Union
Edward A Dietzensbach
Ft. Atkinson
Louise Croatt
Waucoma
Joseph O Schmelzer
Garnovilla
Anita Rose Berns
Fayette
And
Patricia
Warkala
Maselle
Wash. Py Sqed
Rome
Arthur Frahm Hawkleye
Caroline Watnke
Hawkeye
Robert L. Human
Marguerite Schatz
Derryl A. Dummermuth
Wanda M. Brause
Lynn Silka
Hazelton
Avenue Patridge
Russell White
Mary Leo
Elmer Volker
4-H Girls Tour Planned for June 24 Trip
Four H girls plan an educational tour on Tuesday June 24. Commercial buses will transport the group to Cedar Rapids for the excursion.
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Cedar Rapids
United States Leads Free Enterprise Shift After War
Prof George Davies of the University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research says global leadership in free enterprise is shifting from Britain to the United States. He argues Britain’s overconfidence and wartime dependency on overseas markets weaken its free trade stance, while American business eyes abroad investments backed by government spending totaling about 21 billion over years. The war showcased U S industrial capacity ready to grow via scientific advances including atomic energy.
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England
United States
George Davies
University of Iowa Bureau
Business Research
Britain
Pre Nuptial Shower for Edna Loftsgard Surprises Bride
A pre nuptial shower for Edna Loftsgard was held Thursday May 29 with Luther League hosts at the T. Loogher area. Guests listed include Olvin Olson Delores Bergan Marion Olson and many more. A luncheon by Bernita Lendegard and Jeanette Loftsgard followed games and gift opening.
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Edna Loftsgard
Luther League
T. 7
Lo Ogher
Bernita Lendegard
Sileen
Jeanette Loftegard
Olvin
Selina Olson
Delores
Lavanda Bergan
Orlan Landsgard
Gene Medberry
Hildur
Ruth Op
Josep Fidén, Emery
Bernita Landsgard
Mervin Reierson
Arthur Landsgard
Rosina Anderson
Helmer Loftsgard
T. T. Loftsgard
Transformer Fires Keep Linemen and Firemen Busy
A severe midweek storm produced numerous transformer fires and power failures in the region. Interstate representatives Leon Shepard and Jack Adrian coordinated responses as Elgin firefighters tackled blazes at a sub station near a canning factory and near the Norris Copper residence. Falling tree limbs damaged several power lines, with over a dozen fires reported in the territory.
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Leon Shepard
Jack Adrian
Elgin Fire Department
Canning Factory
Norris Copper
Community Club Meets Next Monday Evening
The Elgins and the Coffee Cup Cafe host a Monday evening gathering on June 9 with dinner at 6:30. The meeting likely ends the club’s activities before summer vacation and all members are urged to attend to close current business.
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Elgins
Children’s Day Observed by Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday school will observe Children’s Day this Sunday at 11 o’clock. Mesdames Edward Krueger Paul Zoschke and Guy Probert arranged the program. Abe Habeger, the superintendent, will conduct the hour as part of the chapel building offering.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Jury Seated On Condemnation Case At Wauk
P. Strauch served on a six man condemnation jury at Wauk on Tuesday. The panel, with members from six different counties, heard six property cases along a county highway and finished hearings in one day. The state commission handles condemnation, while the county settles with owners.
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P. Strauch
Wauk
State Commission
4-H Girls State Convention Set for Ames in June
The 4-H girls in every club across the state may send one delegate to the state convention at Ames from June 18 to 20. A commercial bus is planned to transport Winneshiek and Fayette counties in a single bus, with clubs funding their own trips. Rosella Strong of Elgin is among those planning to attend.
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Ames
Winneshiek
Fayette
Rosella Strong
Elgin
Fayette County 4-Her to Represent at State Convention Camp
Conservation Camp participant Jeannine Gustafson of Stanley will represent Fayette County at the 4-H State Convention Camp near Boone June 12 to 14. She is among 45 girls and 45 boys chosen for exemplary 4-H work and will also be a delegate to the State Girls Convention at Ames in June.
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Jeannine Gustafson
Stanley
Fayette County
Boone
Jeannine
Ames
Want Ad: Column Promises Results For Readers
A Want Ad column urges readers to submit notices and responses quickly to secure results. It highlights timely placements, clear contact details, and concise descriptions to maximize response rates and matching opportunities.
Visitor from Des Moines Plans Drake Summer School
Jim Christ of Des Moines visited his parents Mr and Mrs O Christ last Wednesday. He will return to Des Moines next Sunday to attend summer school at Drake University.
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Jim Christ
Des Moines
O. Christ
Drake
Contests at Rally Day Program June 10
Clayton County 4-H girls attending the annual rally day program on Tuesday June 10 in Elkader Public School Auditorium will participate in a picture memory contest. Prizes will go to the leaders of winning clubs and high scorers will receive honorable mention. The 4-H picture study program is part of the first year Home Furnishing project in which Clayton County 4-H Girls are enrolled this year.
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Clayton County
Elkader Public School
Clean Up Drive Helps Fly Control
Spring clean ups across towns and rural areas target breeding sites for flies to reduce next summer's pest. Neighborhood sanitation teams inspect privies septic tanks and garbage areas reporting findings to owners and health authorities. Residents cooperate to remove rubbish and rot while chemical killers alone cannot solve the issue.
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Iowa Ely
Regular Masonic Meeting Cancelled for June
Silver Leaf Lodge will not hold the regular monthly business meeting in June as Leo Schori and Chas Gehring will attend Grand Lodge at Davenport next week. Special meetings may be called later this month and members will be notified of dates.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
Leo Schori
W.M
Chas
Gehring
Grand Lodge
Davenport
Countywide fly control program gains nine Clayton towns
At least nine towns in Clayton County participate in a county wide fly central plan to make the area fly free this year. Elkader Guttenberg Morena McGregor Strawberry Point Marquette Edgewood Garnavilla Volga are named as participants. Several other towns have shown interest but not yet formed committees.
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Clayton County
Elkader
Guttenberg
Morena
McGregor
Strawberry Point
Marquette
Edgewood
Garnavilla
Volga
Annual Meeting Notice of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Fayette County Iowa will be held at the Legion Hall Fayette Iowa on June 10 1947 at 1 oclock p m for electing officers and other business as may legally come before it. 40c A D Knox See
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Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Fayette County
Iowa
Legion Hall
Fayette
A. D. Knox
Mary Kay Thornton Wins Farm Bureau Scholarship
Mary Kay Thornton of Postville received a Farm Bureau scholarship among 18 awarded for teacher training. Eligible counties could send two candidates, and Fayette County had seven children in the county’s rural farming families. Thornton completed normal training in Postville and plans to teach in a rural school.
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Mary Kay Thornton
Postvile
Farm Bureau
Mary Kay
Fayette County
Postville
Echoes of a Phrase Spark Conversation Across Town
Residents recall a curt line heard in the Echo, sparking chatter about its origin and the possible message behind the brief command. Witnesses describe differing interpretations while local shops report a small uptick in inquiries about the phrase.
Seven Teachers Sign Contracts in Elgin School System
Supt. C. Robinson announced seven teachers signed contracts for Elgin's next year. Remaining vacancies include third and fourth grades after Miss Rosenow of Sumner resigned and Miss Smith of Fayette left commerce. Home economics also open. New hires include Genevieve Dunkle, Signe Hanson, Ardis Groth, Vincent W. Luce, Paul Zurbriggen, Dorothy Sipple, and C. J. Robinson. Miss Groth and Mary Sipple join staff. Groth is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Groth. Groth studied at Luther. Sipple recently graduated from Iowa State Teachers College.
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C. Robinson
Elgin
Paul Zurbriggen
Dorothy Sipple
C. J. Robinson
Miss Groth
Selmer Groth
Mary Sipple
Vernon
Luther
Jat Monona
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Fails
Father Daughter Banquet Sponsored by WSCS
The WSC S of the Methodist church sponsors a Father Daughter Banquet on Thursday evening June 12 in the church dining room at 8 30. A program follows with a talk by Mrs Robert Williams of Arlington and songs by Mrs Thomas Graviford of Frankville. Fathers are invited to attend with their daughters or adopt one for the evening.
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The
Methodist Church
Robert Williams
Arlington
Thomas Graviford
Frankville
Guernsey Show and Picnic Set for June 11
The first district Guernsey show and picnic will be at the Clayton County Fair Grounds in National on June 11. Floyd Johnson from Iowa State College will judge the classes starting at 11:00 a.m. Coffee and ice cream for the noon picnic are provided by the Guernsey Association. A judging contest and a softball game are also on the day’s schedule.
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Clayton County Fair Grounds
National
Floyd Johnson
Iowa State College
Guernsey Association
Winter Snow Delays Farmers After May 29 Storm in Sewayok
A May 29 heavy snow in Sewayok puzzled elders as it neared a half foot, delaying farming work by four days and causing telecoms damage while crops were reported largely unharmed.
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Sewayok
trust +t
Cub Scouts Cut Camping Trip by Heavy Rain
Cub Scouts at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly were forced to shorten a weekend excursion Saturday into Sunday morning due to heavy rain. Leader Louis Lehman and Wm Gruver and Walter Medberry accompanied them. Cubs on the trip included Bobby Medberry, Stanley Capps, Stanley Lehman, Dwight Gruver, Paul Pinney, Donny Sutter, Norman Mitts, Roderick Imholdt and Howard Wolf.
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Camp
Ingawanis
Waverly
Louis Lehman
Wm. Gruver
Walter Medberry
Bobby Medberry
Stanley Capps
Stanley Lehman
Dwight Gruver
Paul Pinney
Donny Sutter
Norman Mitts
Roderick Imholdt
Howard Wolf
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Dobbin
Community Club
Guernsey
Cub Scouts
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