Faith and conviction vs law in democracy debate
Leaders from the United States Mexico and Catholic voices urge that faith and moral conviction cannot be legislated and must guide democracy. They warn laws alone cannot replace prayer, good will, and the dignity of individuals as the nation faces labor, tax, and gambling policy debates.
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Miguel’ Aleman
Mexico
Congress
Hill
Fulton J. Sheen
Catholic University of America
Eric Johnston
U. S
Washington
100th birthday coins to fund Iowa’s early years
In 1996 and again in 2046 residents may buy 50 cent commemorative coins from the U.S. treasury marking Iowa’s 100th birthday. All but 1,000 sold for 197,585 dollars. 500 left to be sold in 1998 and 500 in 2046. A three member committee will decide the proceeds distribution.
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Iowa
United States Treasury
Governor Blue
Mason Ladd
University of Iowa
Martin Tolierson
Drake University
Frederick Miller
Des Moines
Legion Auxiliary Election Set For Thursday Evening
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual election meeting on Thursday evening June 28 at the Legion hall. Officers will be elected for the coming year and installed at the July meeting. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
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Elgin Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Elgin Beats Volga for First Win of Season
Elgin defeated Volga to secure their first win of the season. K Barker and Erickson pitched well, though Volga capitalized on errors. Barker collected four hits and a walk in five trips to the plate.
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Elgin
Volga
K. Barker
Erickson
Carpenter Anderson wedding in Mount Vernon chapel
Miss Mary Carpenter sister of Mrs C B Schori wed Gerald Anderson son of Mrs Lulu I Anderson in a June 7 ceremony at Mount Vernon Methodist church Washington. Rev Purcell Story led the service with Ruth Carpenter as attendant and Paul Anderson as best man. Mrs C B Schori and Betty accompanied them home.
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Mary. Carpenter
C. B. Schori
Gerald, Anderson
Lulu I. Anderson
Washington D
Mount Vernon Methodist Church
Washington
Purcell Story
Urepe
Paul Anderson
C. B. Schor
Betty
Returns From Eastern Trip With Schori Family
Mrs. C. Schori and Lt. Georgia May Schori traveled from Washington to Connecticut, Baltimore, Knoxville, and Montreat visiting relatives. C. E. Schori and Ben joined to meet Lt. Comdr. Karl Fox in Great Lakes. Betty Schori attended a Carpenter- Alderson wedding and later visited Ruth Carpenter in Montreat. All expect to arrive home this weekend to reunite with Albert Schori family.
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Washington
Betty
Georgia May Schori
Connecticut
Gerald Schori
Baltimore
Knoxville
Tenn
Albert Schori
County Legion Election And Dance at Fayette
Fayette County Association of the American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting in Fayette on Tuesday June 27 at 8 p.m. County officers for the coming year will be elected including Roy Knight of Elgin for county commander. A free dance will follow the meeting.
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Fayette County
Four legged chick found at Capper's Hatchery
Vonda Boleyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn, found a four legged baby chick last week at Capper's Hatchery. The unusual chick has a double set of legs and a fused wing.
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Vonda Boleyn
Ed Boleyn
Capper's Hatchery
Masonic Picnic Set for June at Elkader Fairgrounds
The Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship association hosts its annual picnic Sunday June 29 at Elkader fairgrounds. All Masons and Stars and families invited including Rainbow Girls. Garnaville lodge hosts with coffee and ice cream. Elkader high school band to perform. rain plan moves to shelter house. Lodges from Elgin and Clermont urged to attend.
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N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Elkader
Garnaville Lodge
Northeastern Iowa Fellowship Association
Te Etkader High School
Elgin
Clermont
Hanson attends Boys State at Camp Dodge
Robert Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson attends Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines this week as the Elgin Post American Legion representative. Supt C B Christian of West Union accompanies him as one of the instructors at Boys State this year.
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Robert Hanson
Melvin Hanson
Boys’ State
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Bob
Elgin Post American Legion
Supt. C. B. Christian
West Union
Father-Daughter Banquet Draws Large Crowd
About 110 fathers and daughters attended the banquet at the Methodist Church on Loppin Mue agay evening. Robert Kohler served as toastmaster and introduced Supt J Robinson for the welcome, Georg ana Falk for the daughters, followed by group singing. After dinner the program featured vocal selections by Mrs Thomas Craveford and a talk by Mrs Robert Williams.
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Loppin Mue Agay
Robert Kohler
Supt
J. Robinson
Georgana Falk
B. Schori
Thomas Craveford
Frankville
Robert Williams
Arlington
Mount Pleasant Man Elected Iowa Masons Leader
J. W. Gray of Mount Pleasant was elected grand master of the grand lodge of Iowa Masons at Davenport. Ray R. Duglass of Postville was named senior grand warden, R. C. Brown of Bloomfield junior grand warden, Noe W. Cloud of Chariton re-elected grand treasurer, and Earl B. Delzell of Cedar Rapids renamed grand secretary. Sioux City won the 1948 convention site. Teo Schori of Elgin attended the sessions and returned home Thursday night.
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J. W. Gray
Mount Pleasant
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
Davenport
Ray R. Duglass
Postville
Waas
R. C. Brown
Bloomfield
Noe W. Cloud
Chariton
Earl B. Delzell
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Teo Schori
W. M
Elgin
Miss Lena Miller Funeral Planned for Friday
Miss Lena Miller aged 71 died at Postville hospital early Wednesday morning June 13 after a week as patient there. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 p m at Muehlethaler funeral home and 2 p m at Apostolic Church. She had lived with Myrtle Kramer Elkader and was aunt to Mrs Leo Rothlisberger and Mrs John Pulfer.
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Lena Miller
Postville Hospital
Muehlethaler
The
Apostolic Church
Miss Miller
Leo Rothlisberger
John Pulfer
Myrtle Kramer
Elkader
Camp Fire Girls Meet at Mrs Falbs on Rain Day
Camp Fire Girls gathered at Mrs. George Falb’s home on Thursday afternoon June 12. Rain postponed the planned hike and picnic supper. Members worked on personal strap books and honors, learned to make a bedding roll, and closed with songs.
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Wahonka Camp
George Falb
Georgars Falk
Rough Ashlar Meeting Scheduled For June 24
The Rough Ashlar group will meet at Maynard Tuesday evening June 24 at eight o'clock. All local Masons are urged to attend for important business per secretary Louis Sudhop of New Hampton. Secretary Sudhop notes Nelson Clermont is president.
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Towa
Robert D.blue
Minnesota
Maynard
Louis Sudhop
New Hampton
Wat Tp Nelson
Clermont
Sis
Wadena Tops West Union In Close Baseball Rivalry
Wadena and West Union met in a friendly rivalry Sunday with a final score of 8 to 7. West Union led 6 to 2 after eight innings before Wadena rallied with six runs to clinch the win, giving the Little Aje league the edge for now.
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Wadena
West Union
Little Aj
Robert Block Returns Home From Kin Residence
Robert Block returned to his Blooming Prairie Minnesota home last Wednesday after a week in the Carl Torkelson home with other relatives present.
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Robert Block
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Apeidine
Carl Torkelson
Rex Mulford Elected Legion Commander
Rex Mulford was elected commander of the Elgin American Legion post at the Monday meeting. Roy Knight retires as commander and new officers include Fdl Wenger vice commander Earl Kiple adjutant B J Baumgarner chaplain W F Kohler finance officer and Gerald Olson sergeant at arms with installation planned for the July meeting.
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Rex Mulford
Elgin Post American, Legion
Roy Knight
Fdl Wenger
Earl Kiple
B. J. Baumgarner
W. F. Kohler
Nance
Gerald Olson
Picnic Honors North Dakota Relatives
A Sunday gathering at the T. T. Loftsgard home honored Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Loftsgard Ruth and Eleanor of North Dakota. Guests from Clermont Elgin Luana St Olaf West Union and other towns attended including the Loftsgard families and relatives with Rev S J Strandford listed among attendees.
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T. T. Loftsgard
Theodore G. Loftsgard
Ruth
Eleanor
North Dakota
Henry Amundson
Theo
N. Loftsgard
Ole Amundson
Neva Durscher
Harry Amnundson
Henry Olson
Clermont
Theodore L. Loftsgard
Marion
Kenneth Anderson
T. J. Loftsgard
Helmer Loftsgard
Gilbert Loftsgard
Mellien Loftsgard
Clemens
Jona
Sophie Loftsgard
Elgin
Roy Johanningmeier
Luana
Edwin Loftsgard
Janice
Wadena
S. J. Strandford
St. Olaf
Leslie Lantz
Mervin Relerson
Elkader
Elmer ‘Nelson
Calvin
West Union
Curtis Olson
Leland
Sarah ‘Sonsteegard
Ole Loftsgard
Myron Anderson
L'Myra
Almer Amundson
Ienerally Fog Bs
Moye Tag
Bakara
Rural Youth Meeting in Fayette County
Fayette County Rural Youth met at the American Legion Hall in Fayette on Wednesday evening June 11. Nine members were fined for not appearing in costume as planned. Guest speaker Frank Ehman, State Farm Bureau Youth Director, spoke on rural safety including farm home and highway safety. The group adopted a threefold county program: a future safety meeting, a safety quiz for members, and a safety program for meetings including Farm Bureau township sessions. The evening ended with social dancing to electric guitar music.
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Fayette County
American Legion Hall
N. Fayette
Frank Ehman
State Farm Bureau
Drs .Moines
T*e
Farm Bureau
Time to Spray for Flies
Spraying should start immediately to control flies. Clean up rubbish and manure piles to remove breeding places. Install screen doors and toilets, keep cans clean, and apply 5 percent PDT sprays regularly to cut flies to a minimum this summer.
Cafe Interior Re–decorated at The Coffee Cup
The Coffee Cup cafe run by Mr and Mrs C Christ is being redecorated. The linoleum, saved a couple of weeks ago, is preserved while Cliff paints the ceiling and woodwork this week. Afterward new wallpaper will be hung to brighten the room.
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Coffee Cup
Mrs. C
Christ, Ig
June Floods Ravage Corn Land Across Turkey River Basin
Considerable damage occurred last week as the Turkey river and Otter creek overflowed, flooding hundreds of acres of corn land. Some crops may be saved with good weather, but prospects are poor. Floods damaged bridges and culverts. several dikes were breached along the Clermont Elgin area and along streams in Fayette county.
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Turkey River
Otter Creek
Turkey
Volga
Wadia
Towa
Clermont-Elgin
Lew Grover
Leo Boleyn
Fayette County
A. D. Finch
Funeral Rites Wednesday For Dan Sutter
Funeral services for Dan Sutter were held Wednesday afternoon from the Baptist church. He died Monday morning June 16 after a long illness at age fifty five. Military rites by Elgin Post American Legion, where he served in World War I. Burial was in the Apostolic cemetery southeast of Elgin. A complete life summary will appear next week in the Echo.
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Dan Sutter
The
Baptist Church
Sutter
Elgin Post
American Legion
Apostolic Cemetery
Elgin
Echo
Pastures and grains show strong growth after snow
Most pastures in this section are well above average with cattle standing belly deep in tall grass. Small grains appear normal and unharmed by late May snow. Hay fields are up to or above usual growth and ready for first cutting, though the weather is not hay weather.
Flooded Cellars in Elgin Sparking Pumps and Costs
Elgin suffered its usual flood of cellars during the recent wet spell though water was kept in check by frequent pumping. No reports of structural damage were noted, only inconvenience and expense.
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Elgin
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