Property tax relief to continue as major issue
Speaker Robert Naden stated property tax relief will remain a key political issue as the 0th General Assembly concluded. He urged a comprehensive study by the legislative research bureau on new approaches, including a plan by Rep. LeRoy Petersen to tax earnings alongside property with a 50 50 cost split between income and property. Naden called for an overhaul of Iowa's tax structure to share school costs between real property and income at the local level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Naden
LeRoy Petersen
Grimes
Petersen
Calla
Naden
Towa
Health inspection report shows pupil screening and follow ups
A health follow up inspection completed before summer noted 830 pupils screened with Snellen charts and 630 referred for eye exams. Sixty one went to doctors with 49 obtaining new glasses. Of 169 referred to dentists, only seven made the trip. Throat checks prompted 112 to seek further care, 71 for doctors. Cooperation from parents is urged.
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Denis Howard
R. N
Entertain at Confirmation Dinner Hosts Honor
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Block hosted a Sunday confirmation dinner for their relative Norris with guests from several towns including Guler of Dubuque, Mars, Larson and family of Elkader, Peterson and Leonard Solen families, Tilpher Bilden and family from Harlan, Brenda Debbie Ioan, Ronald Brockhus and Mrs Martha Johnson and son Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Block Hus
Poe Norris
Ley Guler
Dubuque
H Mars
Adolph Larson
Melvin Larson
Elkader
Melvin Peterson
Leonard Solen
Frankville
Tilpher Bilden
Harlan
Brenda
Debbie
Ioan
Ronald Brockhus
Martha Johnson
Martin
Social calls and guests fill Memorial Day in Wadena
A long list of visitors and dinner guests spread across Memorial Day in Wadena and nearby towns. Names include Pearl Johnson, Richard Erickson, Jake Schneider, Harold Popenhagen, Jim Thyer, Ella Voshell, and many relatives from Fayette, Cedar Falls, Elgin, Independence, Waterloo, and beyond. Attendees traveled from Oxford, Monroe NC, Iowa cities, and New York to share meals and visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Johnson
Earl Halverson
West Union
Tom Sherrock
Oxford
Seacerty Anah
Meg
Arles Ring
Gin
Duane Ray
Myr
Derry
Johnson and Son
Arlington
Elmer Struss
Donnie
George Alderson
Wadena
Richard Erickson
Johnnie Erickson
Harold Johnson
Monroe
North Carolina
Derryl Johnson
Nore Apington
Ray Klingman
Volga
Jim Thyer
Faye
Harold Popenhagen
Earl Livingston
Mae Hinke
Robert Priest
Leonard Church
Ona Hinkel
Karen
Waterloo
Carl Reisner
Cedar Falls
Richard Hinkel
Marquette
Cornelius Yearous
Center Point
Roger Cander
Fontanell
Jom Hinkel
Pal
Harold Topean
Hawkeye
Otto Popenhagen
Paul Voshell
Fayette
Bill Hinkel
Jaylis
Oelwein
Aulden Wilson
Wadena Park
Jake Schneider
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Erickson
Alice Hoag
Marion
Axline
Maud
Independence
Clark Corbin
Lyle Jones
Ed Gernand
Bill Aylsworth
Rochester
Minn
Albert Morse
Mabel Larson
al Kramer
Elkader
Ed Boleyn
James Vawter
Penny
Hazleton
Arthur Sherff
Laura
Larry
Mia
Alvin Kelly
Marjorie Reed
Roger
Linda
Katherine
Margaret Conner
New York
William Corbitt
Earl Woodson
Good Will Campaign Inspires Readers to Support Echo and News
Pearl Williams promotes the Good Will Subscription Campaign urging Echo and News readers to back local papers. The piece extols newspapers as community mirrors and vital informers while urging readers to convert promises into votes, grow subscriptions, and back candidates to win prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Williams
Echo and News
First Pro Rating In Campaign Nameto Lead Poll
The first pro rating of votes places Mrs. Joe Wander in first position with Charlotte McAllister close behind and Mrs. Dean Mitts tied for second. Elsie Torkelson follows in third, while Mrs. Clifton Miller and Mrs. Howard Medberry rank fourth and fifth respectively. Subscriptions offered at multiple offices with a watch for next week’s changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Arlington News
Joe Wander
Charlotte McAllister
Dean Mitts
Elsie Torkelson
Clifton Miller
Howard Medberry
Clermont
Arlington
Elgin
Hazel Olson
Francis Fox
Richard Frieden
Ruth Olson
Jane Kruempel
Wadena
Bessie Thompson
Clara Shaffer
Gordon
Ruth) Olson
Wm. O'Loughlin
Barbara Peterson
St. Olaf
Bernice Nickels
Florence Blockhus
Jacqueline Nelson
West Union
Claudine Vicarous
Naomi Crandall
Les Wheeler
Arthur Day
Nettle E. Perkins
Dorothy E. Roberts
Maxine Stepp
Volga
Subscription Campaign Now Gets Into High Gear
Valley Community Band announces a busy summer schedule with performances in Clermont Wadena and Elgin. Rehearsals are set for Valley and mid month events occur across Clermont and Elgin with July dates continuing the pattern.
Trade Area Subscription Drive Expands in Echo and Arlington
Twenty six workers spread through Echo and Arlington News trade areas pitch subscriptions with pencils and receipt books. First prizes total 1690 dollars across ranking. workers earn commissions on sales. Campaign aims to boost Higin Bens and Arlington News awareness, improve paper and service, and reach the trade area through June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Aresa
Higin “Bens and
Arington News
Confirmation Dinner for Norman Leeman
A Sunday dinner was held at the Mrs. Arlene Leeman home to honor Norman Leeman on his Confirmation. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leeman Jay Paul and Jeffrey of Guttenberg and others from Oelwein Clermont Elkader St Olaf and nearby areas with Pastor Fjelstul joining for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Leeman
Arlene Leeman
Oliver Peterson
Robert Leeman
Jay
Paul
Jeffrey
Guttenberg
Paul Peterson
Judy
Danny
Oelwein
George Larson
Larry
Clermont
Norman Peterson
Betty
Susan
Russell
Vincent
Norma June
St. Olaf
Ida Leuchtenmacher
Louis
Alma Peterson
Elkader
Pastor
Fjelstul
Loftsgards' Sixty Anniversary Open House Planned
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Edwin Loftsgard will be celebrated Sunday June 9 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home near Wadena. Relatives friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Loftsgard
Wadena
SUI to Confer Degrees Friday Morning
About 1,390 Iowa State University students will receive degrees during Spring commencement Friday morning June 7 beginning at 2 30. Degree recipients include Ketene Be to Carol Kempel Sociology Postville BA to David Lamborn and other area graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
University
Carol Kempel
Postville
David Lamborn
Diane Hanson Hosts M Y F Meeting at Church Parlor
The Jr M Y F group met Sunday evening June 2 at the Methodist Church parlors with Diane Hanson as hostess. Charlan Butikofer led a lesson on differences being interesting. Fourteen members attended, along with sponsors Mr and Mrs Keith Kohler. Lunch was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. M.y-F
Methodist
Diane Hanson
Charlan Butikofer
Keith Kohler
Four winners share $40 cash drawing in Elgin
Forty dollars was given away at the cash drawing in Elgin Saturday evening. The four winners were Alvin Halverson who won $5, Linus Hildebrand Jr who won $10, Mrs Bettina Halverson who won $20, and Don Page who won $5. The winning numbers drawn were 175 1582 337 1668 423 1348 727 4 559 1064 b15 631 814 1135 op 865 277 662 478 792 209 1625 308 1453 1268 819 1723.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Alvin Halverson
Linus Hildebrand, Jr
Bettina Halverson
Don Page
New Address for Pvt Stanley Wenger at Fort Gordon
Pvt Stanley Wenger receives a new posting with ING Co T USA SES CS at Fort Gordon in Georgia. The soldier is assigned to Bunk 5216, updating his living and base assignment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Stanley Wenger
ING Co
T USA
SES
Fort Gordon
Georgia
Public Hearing Set On Iowa 150 Improvement
Area residents are urged to attend a public hearing June 6 in West Union about the seven mile Iowa 150 project from West Union to near Fayette. The Iowa State Highway Commission will hold the session at 7:30 p.m. in the county courthouse assembly room, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The hearing presents details of the 1964 65 project with preliminary cost about 1 200 000 and invites views from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Iowa 150
Fayette
Iowa State Highway Commission
Elgin Luther League Officers Elected
The Elgin Luther League met May 26 and elected officers including President Roger Reed and Vice President David Thompson. Stanley Anderson was chosen SecTreas and news reporter David Leonhart. Delegates to Wartburg College in Waverly are Reed and Anderson. Plans include a Washington Iowa trip to visit Pastor Dennis Stutrud and family and a picnic at Wise Alusing State Park in Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Luther League
Roger Reed
David Thompson
Treas
Stanley Anderson
David Leonhart
Pare Pee the
Dia
Wartburg
Waverly
Washington
Iowa
Dennis Stutrud
Wyalusing State Park
Wise
Three Auto Accidents In Local Area
Three auto accidents occurred in the local area. Near Clermont, Tilpher Bilden’s daughter Ruth drove and was rear ended by Albert Schultz. only Schultz had minor injuries while Ruth and passenger Karen Olson were uninjured. Near Elkader, Mrs Reuben Metzger and Ryan suffered a tire blowout with minor injuries. North of Clermont, Kenneth Staff’s car rolled into a ditch after he fell asleep, leaving the vehicle a total loss and Staff with a broken leg and collar bone. The incidents occurred Friday night to early Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Tilpher Bilden
Ruth
Albert H. Schultz
Miss Bilden
Schultz
Karen Olson
Reuben Metzger
Ryan
Elkader
Kenneth Staff
Staff
Red Cross Swimming Notice at City Park
All children in the Red Cross swimming test will report at the park on Monday June 10 at 12:00 noon. Elgin pupils will swim in the afternoon. Please ensure money is paid to Mrs. Harry Everett before Monday. Your promptness will be appreciated. -G. H. Falb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Elgin
Harry Everett
G. H. Falb
Elgin Legion Meeting Next Monday at Legion Rooms
Elgin Post American Legion will hold its regular meeting next Monday evening June 10 at the Legion rooms. A good attendance is desired. Mr and Mrs Bill Peterson of Overland Park Kansas spent a few days last week in the Ben Erickson home and left for home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Legion Rooms
Bill Peterson
Overland Park, Kans
Ben Erickson
Awarded Summer Fellowship in Science
Richard Ketelsen of Moline has been awarded a National Science Foundation summer fellowship for eight weeks at Kent State University Kent Ohio to pursue advanced study in Mathematics toward a master’s degree. He holds a BA from the State University and has taught mathematics at John Deere Junior High. son in law of Mr and Mrs Gus Krager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ketelsen
Moline
National Science Foundation
Kent State University
Kent
Ohio
Masster
State University of Laws
John Deere Junior High
Keteisen
Gus Krae+ger
Bridal Shower for Kathleen Amundson
Kathleen Amundson was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower May 31 at the Elmer Larson home. Mrs. Gordon Landsgard led games while the bride elect received gifts. Hostess lunch was served with assistance from Mrs. Orvin Olsen and a large group of relatives and friends attended from St. Olaf Clermont Decorah and Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Amundson
Elmer Larson
Gordon Landsgard
St. Olaf
Orvin Olsen
Almer Amundson
Clarence Amundson
Caren
Postville
Ole Amundson
Kenneth Amundson
Rochelle
Roxanne
Arthur Amundson
Diane
Elaine
Pauline
Clermont
Brenda Landsgard
Ray Svebakken
Marlene
Decorah
Gene Svebakken
Morris Amundson
Janet
Oliver Larson
LaVerne Larson
Ann
Lois
Orvin Olson
Karen
JoAnn
Parade unit counts rise as homecoming plans grow
J N Hogan, chair of the homecoming parade committee, said last week he had 27 floats and 20 other units entered with expectations for more. Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger attended Rainbow Installation in Elkader Sunday evening. Kay Wolf, daughter of Milton and Mildred Wolf, was installed as Worthy Advisor. Mr and Mrs Arno Fascher of Cedar Rapids visited Elgin friends during Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hogan
Chm
Allen Habeger
Elkader
Kay Wolf
Milton Wolf
Henry Wolf
Arno Fascher
Cedar Rapids
Elgin Friends Memorial Day
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Presbyterian
Caurcr
Mulford Building
Echo
Gleim Apt
Valley Community Band
Valley
SUI
Order of Eastern Star
Veryl Coffin
Inez Brackin
Red Cross Swimming Notice
Elgin Legion
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