Truman backs anti trust bill amid rising monopoly fears
President Truman champions a House committee report on ending concentration of economic power and boosting new enterprises. Morse and colleagues push an anti monopoly bill to empower regulation, research and credit to decentralize industry, while Congress grows more conservative and action unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whenderning
Truman
Congress
Wayne- Morse
Langer
Nitery Freight
House Committee
National Economic Committee
Iowa Legislature Faces Homecoming With Key Bills Pending
The legislature in recess to let former members start spring work and for lawmakers to gauge constituents on beer regulation fulltime county assessor plans and the Senate liquor by the drink bill. Tax policy looms with 1948 income tax rates and potential rate extensions or exemptions. The session aims to fund boards of control and public schools while avoiding deep cuts to higher education through appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Iowa
Taxpayers Association
Board of Control
Board of Control Bill Offered in Legislature by Council
The latest board of control bill has been filed in both houses. Sponsored by the Iowa Legislative Council, it is backed by groups including the American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Association of Women's Club the American Association of University Women and the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers among more than thirty others. The item continues on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Iowa Legislative Council
The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa Association of Women’s Club
American Association of University Women
Iowa Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers
Mrs Rose McMillan Breaks Hip in Fall Near Elgin
Mrs Rose McMillan fell at her home west of Elgin last Thursday injuring her hip. She was taken to Postville hospital on Saturday where x rays confirmed a fractured bone. She was reported to be getting along fine at the latest check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose McMillan
Elgin
Postville Hospital
Hanson Receives Bronze Star Citation for Pacific Action
Lt. Joseph Reynolds Hanson USNR of Elgin receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement as Boat Group Commander attached to the attack transport USS Warren during the July 21 to 23, 1944 assault on an enemy-held Pacific island. He directed boats under heavy fire to land troops, aiding a successful beachhead operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Reynold Hanson
USNR
Elgin
George ‘Hanson
Navy
James Forrestal
Warren
Pacific War Area
Hanson
É. Condi
United States Naval Service
Fayette County Extension Planning Committee Formed
The Over-All Planning Committee of the County Farm Bureau plans the Fayette County extension program. It covers home and family, 4-H and older youth, livestock production, crops and soils, and community steers. Carl Miehe was elected chairman and Mrs. Mattocks secretary at the Feb. 20 meeting, which reviewed 1947 progress and added Fly Control and quality milk projects for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
County Farm Bureau
Wilde
Mattocks
Illyria Township
Carl Miehe
Elgin Cooperative Buys New Feed Grinder
The Elgin Cooperative has purchased a new feed grinder which they have received. Installation may take several weeks or more. The unit requires a 30 horsepower motor and includes a blower to elevate ground feed to the sucker or into bins as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Engagement Announced For Miss Geraldine Kohler
Mrs Ethel Kohler announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Geraldine to Hollis V Swanson son of Mr and Mrs C A Swanson of Des Moines The wedding is planned for May 4 at the First Methodist Church in Des Moines Word arrives that Rev J C Warton former pastor of the Elgin church is a patient at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo The cause of hospitalization is not known
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kohler
Geraldine
Hollis V. Swanson
C. A. Swanson
Des Moines
First Methodist Church
J. C. Warton
Elgin Seis Church
Allen Memoral Hospital
Waterloo
Farm Bureau Scholarship For Prospective Teachers
The Farm Bureau announces a scholarship fund to encourage rural youth to enter teaching. Eighteen scholarships will be awarded to eligible rural students for college this fall. Applicants must be in the upper half of their class, in good health, needing financial aid, and intent on teaching. Contact the Farm Bureau Office by March 15 to suggest candidates or apply, with final deadline April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jews' ‘Farm Bureau
Teang
Fayette Bouhty
Farm Bureau Office
Last Call For Veterans Agricultural Training
Veterans are urged to file applications immediately for the Agricultural Training School. Application blanks are available at the Farm Bureau office in Elkader. If enough interest exists, schools will be set up at Monona and Strawberry Point through cooperation with vocational agriculture instructors and local high schools. If interest is insufficient, the program will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Elkader
Monona
Strawberry Point
Blue Cross Enrollment Planned for Clay County Families
Blue Cross announces eligibility for all Clay County families to enroll in the hospitalization program next month. Enrollment runs March 12 through March 19 with a county meeting at the Elkader Opera House on March 11 led by William Wahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Blue Cross
Opera House
Elkader
William Wahl
Hog sales bring big price at Elgin coop
Lawrence Butikofer sold four sows to the Elgin Cooperative for 618 dollars, averaging 612 pounds each and 25.50 dollars per cwt. The local top price that day was 28.00 with Monday’s high at 29.00 offered by buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Butikofer
Elgin Cooperative
Ibuyers
18 Year Old Registrants for February 1947
Loyal 18 year old registrants listed for February include LeRoy George Craig of Elgin Paul Francis Crandall of Wadena and Gerald A Schneider of Elgin. The notice records their names and ages as part of military draft registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy George Craig
Elgin
Paul Francis Crandall
Wadena
Gerald A. Schneider
Save Wastepaper For Future Collection Notice
The Campfire Girls plan to collect wastepaper for future use and will bundle and tie old newspapers catalogs and tangerines for future collection. A notice will appear in the Echo indicating the collection date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
County Teachers to Meet at West Union Mar 26
Fayette County Teachers Institute and Educational Council schedule an all day meeting at West Union high school on Wednesday March 26. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Interest Groups lectures and speakers from the Department of Public Instruction State University and Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Teachers’ Institute and Educational ‘Council
West Union High School
Represent
KeepMust
Dept of Public Instruction
The
State University and
Teachers’ College
Compliment Cappers On Starting Plant
Two visitors who tour hatcheries nationwide praised Capper's new starting plant. They called it one of the best arranged and best equipped they had seen, noting there may be larger plants but none better. Their praise boosts the Capper business and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Capper
Cappers
Study Club Elects Officers in Fayette County history talk
The Elgin Study Club held its 12th meeting of the year on Tuesday evening March 4 at Verna Robinsons home. Verna Robinson presented a paper on the History of Fayette County and the group donated $1 to the Red Cross fund. Officers elected for the coming year were Sue Bovis president Clara Baumgartner vice president Mildred Habeger secretary Georgia Strauch treasurer. The club plans a public bake sale Saturday April 5 featuring colored Easter eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Verna Robinson
Fayette County
Red Cross Fund
Sue Bovis
Clara Baumgartner
Mildred Habeger
Georgia Strauch
Treasuer
Campfire Officers Elected By Wahonka Campfire Girls
The Wahonka Campfire girls met at the schoolhouse on Saturday afternoon March 1. Officers elected Beverly Sutter as president Karen Kiple as vice president Roberta Mosby as secretary Donna Robinson as treasurer Janice Pinney as strike. The group practiced for the Council Fire on March 21 and Shirley Page expressed a wish to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahonka
Sschool House
Beverly Sutter
Karen Kiple
Roberta Mosby
Donna Robinson
Janice Pinney
Our Council
Shirley Page
Mrs Leo Olson Patient at Poste rville Hospital
Mrs Leo Olson formerly Hazel Butikofer is a patient at Poste rville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Olson
Hazel Butikofer
Posterville Hospital
O. E. S. Meeting and Kitchen Shower March 12
Elgin Chapter O E S 8 holds its regular meeting on Wednesday evening March 12. A kitchen shower and social time will follow. Members are urged to attend and bring an item for the lodge kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Farm Sales Show High Prices at Frank Smith Sale
High prices dominated farm auctions with standout figures for horses, cattle, and machinery. A team sold for 202 dollars, cows near 192, 175, and 138 for the bull. calves at 69 each, corn 1.25 a bushel, oats 95 cents. Machinery saw an old horse drawn grain binder fetch 120, White Rock pullets sold in two lots. Orvin Thompson auctioneer. Elgin State Bank provided clerking and advertising via the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Mr. Smith
White Rock
Orvin ‘Thompson
Elgin State Bank
The
Echo
Remembering the 1933 bank holiday and scrip era
Chas Cooper recalls fourteen years ago as Echo staff remember the 1933 bank holiday when banks closed and scrip circulated to pay workers. Capper and others issued checks for goods delivered to a hatchery, later cashed from mail order money, illustrating tough times for distant businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cooper
Echo
The
Capper
U. S
Sewage Disposal Meetings for Farmers
On March 6 and 7 four county meetings will discuss sewage disposal problems and septic tank construction led by C. N. Johndream. Events include Thursday March 6 at 2 30 p.m. at the Nigria church Friday March 7 at 1 30 p.m. at Elgin city hall and 8 00 p.m. at the I C O F hall West Union. Citizens interested are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Johndream
Nigria
City
Elgin
West Union
Community Club to Have Father Son Banquet
The Elgin Community Club will entertain the Boy and Cub Scouts at a Father Son Banquet at the school house next Monday evening March 10. Dinner will be served at 6 30 in the school dining room followed by the regular meeting and a program including movies. All members have been assigned a son from the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Echo Sale Calendar Details Hinton Livestock Mech Auction
On Friday March 7 a sale by Wm. Hinton features livestock and machinery. The farm sits 112 miles south of 56 and four comers on Wadena road, with buyers guided to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Wadena Road
March 1st Moves Sweep Local Farms
March 1 brings extensive farm transfers as buyers and tenants relocate across multiple properties. Families such as the Melvin Martins, Bennetts, Andersons, Bruellmans, Bakers, Christen, Nathens, Schneider, Pinney, Lehman, Albrechts, Baumgartners, Meyers, and many others shift residences or farms, with several completions noted Feb 27 and changes across Elgin, Brainard, West Elgin, Dundee, Ottogen, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Martin
Harold Bennett
Cler~mont
Doyle Bennett
Bennett
Elver Andersom
Albert Gulsvig
St Olaf
Gunder
Clarence Schneider
Weat Elgin
Doyle Baker
Elmer Pinney, Jr
West Union
Elmer Pinney, Sr
West Elgin
Will Lehman
Rock Valley
Harold Albrecht
I, Minn
Oster Baumgertner
Wrs
Ida Meyer
Will Christen
Mre
Albert Dennter
Harry Butikofer
Baumgartner
Bert Benson
Ole Benson
Harold Glass
Dundee
Ray Gibbs
Strawberry Point
Harod Glass
Frank Smith
Illyria
Ralph Shaffer
Lvius
Foxwesl
Jalpie Shaffer
Wilbur Peake
Mederville
Tuo Lounen
Elgin
Lehman
Feo
Mir.eube
Anderson
O'Brien
Halversons
Kleppe
Kiple
Emery Dummermuir
Lawrence Gehring
O’briens
John Dugan
John Seago
Volga
O’brien
Joseph Kjosa
Johnny Howard
Oak Grove
John Howard, Jr
Schneider
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Senator Morse
Morse
Justice Department
Moti
Joe Hanson
Extension Program Committee
Unusua
Californie
Florida
Arkansas
Wen Be
Texas
Arizona
Oklahoma
Veterans Agricultural Training
Study Club
Campfire News
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