Legislature Faces Two Reapportionment Plans Debated
A Senate resolution proposes keeping 124 members, expanding the Senate by six seats, and redrawing counties Polk, Black Hawk, Lynn, Scott, and Dubuque while preserving four year terms for incumbents. It would give the 17 most populous counties 47.5 percent of representation. Farm Bureau seeks 100000 signatures to urge Congress to allow state legislatures to be apportioned by factors beyond population. A gas tax hike of one cent per gallon passes the House 60 to 33 and heads to the Senate with a two year sunset and publication clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Polk County
Black Hawke
Lynn
Scott
Dubuque and
Pottawattamie
Wegulborgh
Unty
John Kibbie
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Iowa
Kibbie
Farm Bureau
Congress
Hughes Sal
Town House
Ways and Means
House
Wadena News Briefs From Elgin And Surrounding Areas
Local notes from Wadena report activities in Elgin Waterloo Oelwein and surrounding towns. Mrs Wilder Mattocks read an article While Men Slept Mrs Corbin featured a famous woman Federation news given by Mrs Marion Oelberg. Several residents underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Waterloo and Scholtz Hospital. Mentions of guests and social events include Little Eight cure club and gatherings with the Ruhens family and the Floyds of Quasqueton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wilder Mattocks
Corbin
Eleanore Roose
Federation
Marion Oelberg
Ed Gernand
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Ben Hulbert
Fallen Memorial Hospital
Waerloo
Orville Corbin
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Elmer Struss
Little Eight
Pearl Johnson
Deuter
Mire
Charistena
Monommate Rathbun
Mire" Culver“ Kuhiens
Pamela A Laurene
Rochester
Carl
Borthome
See Jr
Dale Floyd
Quasqueton
Alta Bond
Tabitha To Hold Annual Tea
The Elgin Tabitha Society will hold their annual Mother's Day tea May 12. Devotions and the program will be conducted by Mrs John Schaer Mrs Max Lehman and Marshall Reims. Hostesses are Mrs Jenee Muehlethaler Mrs Wilma Robert Mrs Cornelia Burrow Mrs Esther Erickson and Mr Lester Trautman. All women of the church are welcome and invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Tabitha Society
Mdms
John Schaer
Max Lehman
Marshall Reims
Jenee Muehlethaler
Wilma Robert
Cornelia Burrow
Esther Erickson
Lester Trautman
Church
Cancer Campaign Progress Reports in Local Townships
Mrs Dale Seitz area chair of the Cancer Society reports figures from townships showing 1965 and 1964 contributions. Clermont town 215.50 vs 175.00, Eldorado 40.50 vs 34.00, Elgin 333.75 plus 25 memorials vs 315 plus 50 memorials, Pleasant Valley two 111.28 vs 73.00, Clermont two 88.50, Dover two 47.60. Seitz thanks all chairmen and door knockers for a successful drive.
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Dale Seitz
The
Cancer Society
Clermont Town
Wayne Gilson
Eldorado Town
Richard Vagts
Elgin, Town
Kenton Krueger
Pleasant
Valley Two
Lawrence Gehring
Elgin
Clermont
Dale Chase
Dover
Norman Kleppe
Castalia
Seitz
Birthday Party for Donald Schultz Held at 500
Entertained Saturday at 500 Mrs. Donald Schultz celebrated her husband’s birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Raatz, Evelyn Schultz, Cliff Underall, Redy, all of Hawkeye, plus Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dinan and the Myrten Strong family. Prizes went to ladies high Mrs. Arnold Raatz, ladies low Mrs. Kenneth Schultz, men’s high Baby Strong, and men’s low Elmer Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Schultz
Kenneth Schultz
Elmer Schultz
Herman Schultz
Arnold Raatz
Evelyn Schultz
Cliff Underall
Redy
Hawkeye
Mike’ Dinan
Myrten Strong
Ladies’ High
Low
Baby Strong
Local Visits Highlight Evendale Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Ernest Gulsvig and Ronald Block spent Sunday in the Donald Shippy home in Evansdale. Mrs Joe Baker was a Wednesday afternoon visitor of Mrs Bertina Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gulsvig
Ronald Block
Donald Shippy
Evansdale
Joe Baker
Bertina Halverson
Mrs Amundson Hosts Granddown Study Club Meeting
Mrs Norman Amundson chaired the April 23 Granddown Study Club gathering with a serene preface by the hostess. Business items included a May 25 meeting and a mother-daughter dinner on May 1 at 7 pm at the Coffee Cup. Mrs George Frieden spoke on Clayton County and slides were shown by Mrs Almer Aj em about Clayton County. The day featured a Bible verse, a thought by Mrs Martin Amundson, a song and the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Amundson
George Frieden
Clayton County
Almer Ajem
Tate
Martin Amundson
Nurses Meet in Elkader Discuss INA Structure
District 17 of the Iowa Nurses Association met at Elkader Community Hospital with 23 registered nurses. Miss Leone Johnson spoke on INA structure and function. Lois Gage presided. Eloise Meyer reported on Membership. Patsy Douglas was named Housing chair. next meeting set for Haukin Good Samaritan Center with Rominger to speak on balance in the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa ‘Nurses Association
Elkader Community Hospital
Elkader
Iowa
Leone Johnson
LNA
INA
Lois Gage
R.N
Eloise Meyer
Patsy Douglas
Good Samaritan Center
Haukin
Towa
Rominger
Mrs. Imoehl Hosts St. Theresa Circle Meeting
St Theresa Circle met Tuesday evening April 27 at Mrs Laverne Imoehl home with 11 members present. Mrs Walter Kohis presided opening with a prayer to St Theresa. After business the group sewed for missions. Mrs Smpehl read scripture, a "feed a family" collection was taken and ACCW dues were paid. The next key meeting will be at J N Hogan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa Circle
Laverne Imoehl
Walter Kohis
St. Theresa
Smpehl
ACCW
J. N. Hogan
Ash Twins Baptized at St Peter's Clermont
Lane Michael and Lise Maria, twins of Mr and Mrs Lane Ash, were baptized Sunday April 25 at St Peter's Catholic Church Clermont with Rev Thomas Currier officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Garland Knight West Union for Dane and Mr and Mrs George Dessel West Union for Lisa. Guests included Ruth Roach West Union and Mr and Mrs Herb Ash at a luncheon.
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Lane Michael
Lise Maria
Lane Ash
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Clermont
Homas Currier
Garland Knight
West Union
Dane
George
Dessel
Lisa
Ette Gan
Gues
Ruth, Roach
Herb Ash
Social Guests Dine With Lehman and Heins Families
Recent guests of Mrs Bertha Lehman included Mrs Edward Olson Hawkeye Mrs Paul Butikofer Anna Butikofer Mrs Ellen Mason Robert Siebeman family Gulyeta and Jacob Friederich Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard were supper guests Wednesday of the Leonard Heins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Lehman
Edward Olson
Hawkeye
Paul Butikofer
Anna Butikofer
Ellen Mason
Robert Siebeman Family
Gulyeta
Jacob Friederich
Reuben Howard
Leonard Heins
Honors Convocation May 1 at the University of Iowa
More than 1,250 students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement at the University of Iowa on May 1. Local honorees include Jen Christen and Tanet Se piled Ab. Parents listed as Tistens and Lawrence Gehrings are noted among recognizing families.
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University of Iowa
Jen Christen
Tanet
Kindergarten List for 1966-67 Valley Schools
A readable list of students eligible for kindergarten in the 1966-67 Valley Schools year. Names are followed by fathers’ names in parentheses. readers are invited to add or correct entries by notifying the superintendent’s office at the high school.
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Valley
Leslie Kenneth Amundson
Kenneth
Steven Dean Amundson
Morris
Lori Jo Anderson
Jerry
Terry Lee Austin
Derrol
Dorothy Jeanne Aylsworth
Eugene
Victoria Baker
Justin
John Kevin Bakewell
John
Joyce Blockhug
David Ray Breitkreuz
George
Lyle Gene Buttkofer
Larry
Cynthia Marie Crain
Ivan
Martha Marian Durnan
Lee
Danny Eugene Ellis
Randloph
David Arnold Schott
Arthur
Ramona Yvonne Schultz
Donald
Rodney Dale Seitz
Dale
Kristopher Sutter
Ricky Lee Taylor
Allan Todd Yearous
Glenn
Bernice Ann Yearous
Stanley
Piano recital attendees travel after daughter's surgery
Mrs Ruth Loftsgard and Mrs DeVere Halverson attended a piano recital at Mrs Ard s where Nancy Halverson is Ett and Mrs Marshall an vs Mars Hel left Wednesday for California where their daughter Mrs Chas Strong had major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Loftsgard
DeVere Halverson
Ard
Nancy Halverson
Ett
Marshall An
California
Chas. Strong
New Addresses for Airman Winkler in Spain Arrival Notice
Airman John F. Winkler AF 17656606 now stationed in Spain has a new address at 3973 Strateg APO New York 08282. He arrived in Spain on April 10. This notice records his reassignment details and mailing address for official correspondence.
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John F. Winkler
APO
New York
Winkler
Spain
Riel
Calif
Music Department Prepares for In State Contest
The music department plans for an upcoming state contest and hints at a grand opening event. A promotional ad will appear in next week’s Echo with details and prizes to be won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECHO
Fauser
Three in Family to Receive Diplomas
A farm family story notes Tom Foxwell the oldest freshman at 46 earning a BA in Art at Upper Iowa University. He will teach at Stormont Community School and then supervise art at Rudd Rockford Marble Rock. His son Allan will graduate from Valley Community High School and enroll at Upper Iowa. James is set to finish at Valley Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Tom Foxwell
Alyria Farmer
Upper Iowa University
Foxwell
Stormont Community School
Upper Town
Tom
Rudd-Rockford
Marble Rock
James
the Valley Junior High School
Foxweills
Paul
Wadena
Susan
Hanson Baby Graveside Services Held for Infant Sarah Ann
Graveside services were held Thursday April 29 at East Clermont Lutheran Cemetery for the infant daughter of Harold and Mrs Hanson born April 23 at Elkader Community Hospital and died shortly after birth. Survivors include maternal grandparents George Long Colesburg Bernard Hanson Elgin. Card of Thanks thanks friends and relatives for sympathy including Pastor Peterson and the Hanson family.
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East Clermont Lutheran Cemetery
Harold Hanson
Roger Peterson
Muehlethalers
Sarah Ann
Elkader Community Hospital
George Long
Colesburg
Bernard Hanson
Elgin
Pastor Peterson
Martha Night Friendship Meeting in Elgin Chapter
The Elgin Chapter C.E.5 will observe Martha Night on May 12 to honor all who have held the Martha station. Hostesses are Mrs. Walter Follett, Mrs. John Gass, and Mrs. Jack Adrian.
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Elgin
C.E.5
Martha
Walter Follett
John Gass
Jack Adrian
Births Report for Postville Hospital Twins and Daughter
Mr and Mrs Roger Boleyn welcome a 1b 3oz girl born April 30 at Postville hospital joining brother Michael. Mr and Mrs Jolce Kuene announce twin daughters born on April 28 named Nancy and Nora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Boleyn
Postville Hospital
Michael
Jolce Kuene
Nancy
Nora
Area Students in Blasmusik Concert at Dorman Gym
Jow E university presents a brass and woodwind concert by area students on Monday May 3 at 8 15 p m in Dor man Memorial gymnasium There is no admission charge Local performers include Baars Gibbs Elgin Kane Whittenbaugh Wa dena and Robert Mott Clermont and others from the community.
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Jows E University
Baars Gibbs
Rae Henry Gibbs
Elgin
Kane Whittenbaugh
Robert Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Robert Mott
Clermont
Jim
Dorman Memorial Gymnasium
Attendance at Businessmen and Employees Meeting in Elgin
About 140 businessmen and their spouses attended a meeting at the Elgin Legion hall last Friday night. An informative film titled Tomorrow's Trees outlined harvesting, replanting, and care of forest lands, followed by L. A. Sheets of Waterlog.CIT who campaigns in clinics nationwide. His talk focused on sales promotion and future plans for continued work and growth with reassurances of future meetings and coffee service.
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Elgin Legion Hall
L. A. Sheets
United States
Town and Country Card Club Meeting Hosts Honor Guests
Mr and Mrs Roger Frieden entertained the Town and Country card club at their home Saturday evening Prizes were awarded with ladies high going to Mrs Louis Becker Jr second to Mrs Dennis Meyer and low to Mrs Robert Medberry Men s high to Eugene Medberry second Dale Seitz and low Dennis Meyer Mrs Richard Frieden won traveling prizes
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Roger Frieden
Town and Country Card Club
Louis Becker, Jr
Dennis Meyer
Robert Medberry
Eugene Medberry
Dale Seitz
Low
Richard Frieden
Infant Baptized Karma Kay Larson at Highland Lutheran
Karma Kay Larson, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mer vin Larson, was baptized May 2 at Highland Lutheran Church with Rev. C T Pjelstul officiating. Dinner guests at the Larson home included Pastor and Mrs C T Fjelstul and many Meisner Lerch and Larson family members.
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Karma Kay Larson
Mervin Larson
Highland Lutheran Church
C.T. Pjelstul
Lyle Meisner
Larson Home
C. T. Fjelstul
Lawrence Lerch
Linda
Larry
Lonny
Harold Meisner
Glen
Brenda
Dean
Wm. Friederich
Ivan Meisner
Randy
Eldon Shaw
Annette
Elmer Johnson
Stanley
Sandra
Shirteen Larson
Takes Over Barber Shop at Clermont
Allen Krueger opened for business Monday at the Clermont barber shop newly acquired from Jess Grimes who ran the shop for years. He bought the building from Burkard Riegel and worked with his brother Carlton, Elgin barber, for about two years. Hours will be 7 30 am to 5 30 pm with Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Krueger
Clermont
Jess Grimes
Mr. Krueger
Burkard Riegel
Allen
Carlton
Elgin Berber
Elgin American Legion Meets May 10 in Legion Rooms
The Elgin American Legion will hold a meeting on Monday evening May 10 at 8:00 pm in the Legion rooms. On the agenda are the year check and planning Memorial Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion
Legion Rooms
Music department shines at Monona state contest
Valley high school music groups led by Arden Greener and Russell Goodell earned top ratings at the May 1 state large group music contest in Monona. The band performed First Suite in Bb for Military Band by Holst and earned a 1Rating. The girls glee club sang Lord God by James and received a rating. The boys chorus delivered Veni Jesu and We Have Counted the Cost and earned a 3 or Superior rating. The mixed chorus also achieved a Superior rating with Thou God and Father in Heaven Above Crossing the Han River and At Night by Brahms.
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Valley
Tal Group
Arden Greener
Vocal de T
Russell Goodell
Monona
Holst
Glee Club
James
Cherubine
Thompson
God
Schutz
Han River
Mennin
Brahms
Lions Club Elects Officers at Elgin Lutheran
Lions Club met at the Elgin Lutheran Church at 6 30 p m on Monday April 26 guests included Valley high school vocalists Roger Reed Larry Lerson Keith Collins and David Dummermuth nee sang two solos and quar The club will hold a fish fry in early June Funds derived will help pay for the tennis court project A white elephant auction is planned for the near future July meeting will follow a family picnic at 7 p m in the city park June and August meetings will be held at 645 p m daylight saving time
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Lions Club
Elgin Lutheran Church
Valley High School
Roger Reed
Larry Lerson
Keith Collins
David Dummermuth
Nee
Canver
Castorswee
Clarence’ Ethaler
Eugene Wir
Max Medberry
H. H. Walt
Walter Kohler Lontamer
Hilder Gilbertson
George Falk
Dean DeSart
Northwestern Bell Reaches Three Million Phones Served
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co serves about 3,000,000 phones across Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and the Dakotas marking rapid growth since 1943 when the 1 millionth line was reached and 1956 for the 2 millionth. First Iowa telephones appeared in 1877 with a Marshalltown inventor and Keokuk opened the state’s first exchange in 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakotas
Northwestern Bell
Theodore Birchard
Marshalltown
New Jersey
Keokuk
Clear Lake
Mason City
Six Winners Claim Prize Money
Six persons claimed prize money Saturday. Ern Friederich won $10, Peter Peterson $5, Gene Lehman 85 dollars, Mrs John Lantz $6, John Butikofer $5 and John Schultz $5. Winning numbers were 107 949 1877 5585 1809 B67 281 141 473 1283 373 675 435 787.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rsons
Ern Friederich
Peter Peterson
Gene Lehman
John Lantz
John Butikofer
John Schultz
Loftsgard Admitted for Major Surgery at Scholtz Hospital
Gilbert Loftsgard was admitted Sunday afternoon to Scholtz Hospital in Waterloo for major surgery scheduled Thursday. He is in room 321 on the 3rd floor. Mrs. Charles Strong had major surgery last Friday in California at 419 Est. Broadway, San Gab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoitz Hospital
Gilbert Loftsgard
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Charles Strong
California
Broadway
San Gab
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Legisistiité
Tabitha
Marvin Houg
Normay
Elginerican Legion
Boys State
Legion
Houg
Iowa Boys Star
Amis
Mrs. Imoehl
Ash
St. Peter’s
S.A
Les Music Department
Hanson Baby
Town and Country Card Club Meeting
Legion Meeting
N.W. Bell
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