Unicameral debate and tax bills mix in Iowa legislature
Legislative News Current Comment reviews Iowa lawmakers taking a March recess, Senate sessions, and talk of unicameral prospects inspired by Nebraska’s 43-member nonpartisan body. It notes Keefe’s border tax proposal to curb border shopping, re-enactment of sales tax rules, and the governor's flurry of czar-like nominations awaiting Senate confirmation.
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Assembly
Foster
Iowa General Assembly
Nebraska
Iowa
Senate
Towa
State House
Fred J. Keefe
Fort Dodge
Keefe
Iowa Board of Assessment and Review
47Th General Assembly
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Maintenance Rock Spread Planned for Elgin Wadena Road
Fayetta county has hauled crushed rock on the Elgin Wadena road from Elgin to Rothlisberger corners. Sufficient rock for a maintenance coal is provided but more may be added for the worst spots where the old road cuts through. Haulers finished Saturday and rock will be spread as soon as possible.
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Fayetta County
Elgin-Wadena
Elgin
Rothlisberger Corners
Genevieve Wilson and Benton Graver Jr wed in Pasadena
Genevieve Wilson of Elgin and Benton Graver Jr of Pasadena Calif were married in Pasadena on March 8. They will reside in Pasadena where Graver works as a Ford salesman. Wilson is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson of Elgin. Graver is son of B C Graver of Clermont. She traveled from Clermont with Mrs Fred Cline Feb 24.
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Genevieve Wilson
Elgin
Benton Graver, Jr
Pasadena
Calif
Graver
Ford Auto Company
Grover
Robert Wilson
South of Elgin
Central States
West Union
Dubuque
Williamsfield
Grave
Miller Family Moved by Flood Near Elgin
The Erwin Miller family living north of Elgin fled last Friday night as high water from the Turkey River flooded the basement barn. Neighbors helped remove eight loads of mud, and the water line indicated about three feet of flooding. The family moved the milk cow to the Probert farm while leaving other stock at home.
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Erwin Miller
First Hatch at Capper's Raises Chicks Amid Warm Spring
Capper's reports the first batch of baby chicks for the year hatched on Sunday March 7, with spring weather much milder than recent years. The hatchery has expanded capacity and expects full production soon as orders rise beyond prior years.
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Capper
Church Socials At Methodist And Baptist On Friday
Both the Methodist and Baptist churches hosted social gatherings Friday evening. At the Methodist church Mrs C B Schori and Mrs J J Snyder organized a youth party that proved enjoyable. The Baptist youth group held a basket social with proceeds benefiting the organ fund.
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Methodist
Baptist
C. B. Schori
J. J. Snyder
Organ Fund
Sub County Declam Contest Winners in West Union
West Union took top honors at the sub county declamatory contest held Monday evening. Elgin finished second in the oratorical and humorous divisions, while Clermont placed second in the dramatic division. Kenneth and Geng Schori and Georgia Grimes represented Elgin. judges were Prof. Eyssen, Mrs. Eyssen, and Bertha Supplee of USA. Fred Reichert celebrated his 83rd birthday Wednesday.
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West Union
Elgin
Clermont
Kenneth
Geng Schori
Georgia Grimes
Prof
Mrs. Eyssen
Bertha Supplee
Elgin-Clermont Telephone Co Elects Officers and Directors
Tele phone company stockholders met at Elgin Town Hall and chose Otto Krueger as president J B Miller as vice president J F Miller as secretary treasurer Eight others formed the board of directors They voted to raise the annual assessment from six to seven dollars and plan extensive summer repairs The linemen appointed include A B Jacob for the north line J B Miller for the south and Brainard lines Milton Miller named instrument man Wage scale was raised to forty cents per hour for linemen.
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Elgin-Clermont. Telephone Co
Elgin Town Hall
Otto Krueger
J. B. Miller
J. F. Miller
Joe Dinan
Henman Boyer
Fred Matthys
Mel Kohler
A. B. Jacob
North
South
Brainard
Milton Miller
Instrument
Market Day Sale Planned by Community Club
A Community Club meeting set March 20 as the first Market Day Sale of the season with H W Falk named manager and a committee to assist. Elgin merchants will join with demonstrations and sales to revive the area’s strong past market events and clear stock for the coming season.
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H. W. Falk
Elgin
Anne
Soft Weather Hampers Rural Roads
Soft weather has turned gravel roads soft with frost boils over the past week. An embargo on heavy trucks from town remains in effect on most roads. The blacktop on Route 172 near Clermont deteriorated rapidly, breaking through at least fifteen spots. Colder weather may slow further damage, but spring repairs will be necessary to keep the road passable.
Elgin Community Club discusses Market Day Sale and Good Friday closing
The Elgin Community Club met at Evans Cafe Monday evening. Prof Welch of U.S.U. spoke on school legislation, followed by student musical numbers. Members backed a March 20 Market Day Sale, voted to close businesses on Good Friday afternoon, and discussed rural cooperation and local matters. Membership sits between 50 and 60 with prospects for growth.
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Elgin
Evans Cafe
Welch
U.S. U
School Election In Elgin Produces 33 Votes Cast
A Monday afternoon school election in Elgin drew only 33 voters. One ballot was spoiled. Wm. F. Miller received one vote and C. B. Schori the rest. The board comprises C. B. Schori, W. C. Falk, H. H. Gilbertson, R. Ay Crider and Max Hunsberger.
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Elgin
Wm. F. Miller
C. B. Schori
Folowing
W. C. Falk
H. H. Gilbertson
R. Ay’ Crider
Max Hunsberger
Clermont Masons Visit Here Tuesday Evening
Clermont Masons were guests of Silverleaf Lodge of Elgin Tuesday evening when district lecturer Rulifson of West Union performed craft work in both second and third degrees. Officers and members of both lodges participated. a lunch followed and fellowship continued until midnight.
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Clermont Masons
Silverleaf Lodge
Elgin
Rulifson
West Union
Loftsgard Service Station Sold to Elgin Owners
Ed Medberry of Elgin and L. C. Surr oss of Fayette purchased the Loftsgard service station last week. They take possession March 15. The station at the east end of Center street was leased by Chris Wenger who sold Standard Oil products. Elgin will buy crushed rock from the county to resurface a short street section from the Low Grover corner to near the Chas. Copper residence.
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Ed Medberry
Elgin
L. C. Surros
Fayette
Loftegard
Center Street
Chris Wenger
Standard Oil Co
Grover
Chas. Copper
General Aid Society Meets at Church Amid Strong Attendance
The General Aid Society gathered at the church last Thursday afternoon with a good crowd. Mrs. J. G. Bauman led devotionals while Marie Grimm read Soapy Water. The group voted to host the Father and Son banquet on Monday evening, March 29. Divisional March meetings set: 1st division Mrs. Ern Schori, 2nd division Adella Chapman, 3rd division Mrs. T. W. Doan.
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General Aid Society
J. G. Bauman
Marie Grimm
Ern Schori
Adella Chapman
T. W. Doan
Mrs Klingman Dead At 74 In Wadena Home
Mrs. Martin A Klingman of Wadena died at her home about midnight Sunday at age seventy four. Funeral services were held at the U B church in Wadena on Wednesday afternoon. A life sketch will follow in our next issue.
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Martin A. Klingman
Wadena
U. B
January Old Age Pensions Totals by County
Fayette county reports 359 residents aided by Old Age Assistance in January at 14.39 per person totaling 5165.00. Clayton county lists 274 recipients at 24.22 each.
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Fayette County
Old Age Assistance Commission
Clayton County
Grand Lodge School of Instruction in Northeast Iowa
A Grand Lodge school of instruction for Northeast Iowa Masons is held in Oelwein from March 9 to 11. Grand Master Tom B. Throckmorton, Grand Secretary C. C. Hunt, and Deputy Grand Master Harry L. Searle lead several hundred attendees and other distinguished visitors during the three day session.
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Grand Lodge
Iowa
Oclwein
Tom B. Throckmorton
Des Moines
C. C. Hunt
Cedar Rapids
Harry L. Searle
Bristow
The Terrible Meek Presented at Elgin Church
The Terrible Meek, a Christ crucifixion drama by Charles Rann Kennedy, will be staged by U. S. A. players at St. Pauls M. E. church in Elgin on Monday March 22 at 8 p m Admission is free but offerings will cover expenses The play has had widespread reception since its New York premiere and is being shown in several Iowa towns including Oelwein West Union Decorah Elgin and Fayette.
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St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Elgin
Charles Rann Kennedy
Little
Lyceums
Little Theatres
China
Meek
Oelwein
West Union
Decorah
Fayette
Elgin Study Club Sells Damaged Library Books
The Elgin Study Club conducted a housecleaning at the public library last week and disposed of over 0 worn books. They note the library may be discontinued unless the public supports it with books, cash, and other donations, hoping Elgin can sustain this community founded library.
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Elgin Study Club
Elgin
Tawna
Berg to Celebrate Another Anniversary in Elgin
F. R. Berg will celebrate the thirty seventh anniversary of his Elgin business on Wednesday March 17. He opened his store on St. Patrick's Day in 1900 and has run it as sole owner, with brief partnerships with Mel Kohler and prior partners.
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F. R. Berg
Elgin
St. Patrick’s Day
Mel Kohler
Mr. Johnson
Stores to Close Good Friday in Elgin
Elgin stores will shut from 1 to 3 p m on Friday to allow all to attend union church services at the Baptist church this year. The union services originated last year, when held at the Methodist church.
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Elgin
Baptist Church
County Crews Resurface Elgin to West Union Trunk Road
County workmen haul crushed rock for maintenance along the Elgin West Union trunk road from town to town. The thoroughfare has worn thin in spots over the past season.
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Elgin-West
Union County Trunk
Signy Hanson Returns to Teaching After Scarlet Fever
April 9 is highlighted as an important date for Elgin. Signy Hanson has resumed teaching duties following several weeks confined to her home with scarlet fever.
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Elgin
Signy Hanson
High water on Turkey river floods Elgin area
Flooding along the Turkey river north of Elgin followed a warm spell and ice gorge breakup. An ice jam redirected the stream creating a partial new course from the railroad bridge east. Water covered farmed bottoms, a large lake formed north of town, and traffic was halted while dikes protected the lower end. Neighbors noted repeated hazards and lack of coordinated flood control action.
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Thwan
Turkey
Elgin
Harry Becker
Gilbertson
Holzer
Postville
Turkey River
Wanda Betdn
Small Fire at Thoma Store in Basement
A minor blaze broke out Friday morning in the basement of Max Thoma’s store. The furnace pipe near flour joists shed asbestos, igniting the joists but the fire was quickly noticed and extinguished with little damage. Fire officials say it was lucky no one was inside at night.
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Max Thoma
Rigin
Mrs Reichert Breaks Hip After Fall at Home
Mrs. Fred Reichert fell Monday evening while ascending her front steps and broke her hip. She was taken to Decorah hospital Tuesday for treatment and will be confined for several days. A local quip notes that a horse is a man's best friend if he does not bet on him.
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Fred Reichert
Decorah Hospital
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