State tax plans and Iowa employment figures outlined
The Iowa tax commission outlines three basic state withholding plans for tax collection next year including a state table and a percentage method. Iowa employment hits a record 757,700 with unemployment down to 14,700. manufacturing and semi skilled workers comprise most of the insured unemployed. Attorney General Scalise rules private school bus service not guaranteed in civil rights act. parochial students may join driver education, and public funds for private school investments are restricted. School aid payments to Town schools are set at 1.04 for every 1 claimed, with a $16.7 million midyear cut to be split into two installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tax Commission
Commission
Lynn Potter
Potter
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Lawrence Scalise
General Assembly
Donald Murray
Bancroft
Murray
Scalise
Genral
Wadena News Social Roundup and Club Reports
Social notes from Wadena include Mr and Mrs Richard Egan hosting guests at the John Flanagan home and visitors of Mrs Madge Murray. The five hundred club met with prizes awarded to several members. Wadena Livestock 4-H Club held a meeting at the Franks home with two new members and talks on weather and travel to Ames Iowa. Funeral services held for Kenneth Larson and church society meetings and drive discussions noted. The upcoming Presbyterian Fall Festival event on November 13 features a turkey dinner, bake sale, bazaar, fish pond, and auction with pricing for various ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Livestock
Presbyterian Church
Wadena Presbyterian Church
W.S. C. Circles Schedule Meetings for Nov 18
Circles Ruth Nora and Rachel announce meetings on November 18 with times 2 pm and 8 pm respectively. Ruth hosts at Mrs. Laurence Knudtson’s home with Mrs. Lee Roy Collins in charge. Nora meets at the church with Mrs. Lyle Light and Mrs. George Vaughn hosting and Mrs. Leo Schori guiding the program. Rachel gathers at the church at 8 pm with Mrs. Robert Medberry and Gladys Hanson as hosts and Mr. Harry Cime and Mrs. Leonard Heings directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Ruth
Laurence Knudtson
Lee Roy Collins
Nora
Lyle Light
George Vaughn
Leo Schori
Rachel
Robert Medberry
Gladys Hanson
Valley PTA Meeting Notice At High School Cafe
The Valley PTA will meet on Wednesday November 17 at 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. A panel of three local librarians will present a program with Mrs. Kenneth Brockhus Elgin Mrs. Probert Wadena and Mrs. Lenora Ship ton Clermont. Lunch will be served by Clermont Elgin and Wadena first grades and Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Pta
Kenneth Brockhus
Elgin
Probert
Wadena
Lenora Shipton
Clermont
Methodist Men Hold Meeting With Nine Members Present
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with nine members present. Devotions were led by Dale DeSart and Don Gardner, and Rev. Collins guided a discussion titled Taking a new look at our church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale DeSart
Don Gardner
Rev
Collins
Veterans Meeting at Elgin Legion hall Sunday
The Veterans of World War 1 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Fayette County will meet at the Elgin Legion hall on Sunday November 14 at 12 30. A potluck dinner will be served followed by a business meeting including officer elections and planning for a Christmas party with many topics to discuss and decisions to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of
Ladies Auxiliary
Fayette County
Elgin Legion Hall
Miller Farm Sale Set by Clifton and Karl Miller
Clifton Miller and Karl Miller run a farm half a mile west of the Elgin Clermont road. they plan a closing out sale on Friday December 10. Elgin State Bank will clerk, Dean and Eaton are auctioneers, and the Echo Arlington News will advertise. The sale lists 44 cattle 60 feeder pigs hay grain complete farm machinery and milking equipment. A full list will appear later in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Miller
Karl Miller
Elgin - Clermont Black Top
Elgin State Bank
Dean and Eaton
Elgin Echo - Arlington News Farm Sales Service
ECHO
Woman's Society Of Christian Service At St Pauls Met In Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at St Paul's Methodist Church on Thursday. The executive committee gathered at 1 30 p m and made recommendations for the coming year. Twenty six members answered roll call at 2 p m for the general meeting. Mrs Melbert Beachler read the purpose and gave a lesson on participating in the work on poverty. Mrs Louis Becker Jr read the scripture and prayer. Mrs Harry Cline reported on the parsonage plumbing project. Mrs Delmer Kingery and Mrs Wayne Gilson spoke of their recent sick calls. Mrs Martin Wenger and Mrs Celia Thoman will be the Sunshine team for now. The society sent 180 pounds of warm clothing and bedding to CROP through World Church Service. President Mrs Herbert Dumm er m uth expressed appreciation for a tiered chromax tray given by the Edward Klingmans in memory of the late Mrs Nora Klingman. Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr Christian Social Relations Sec talked on local problems. The Christmas party is set for 8 p m December 9 at the church with a 50c gift exchange. A cash donation will be taken for a children home gift. Mrs Harry Cline is in charge of new nursery equipment to be obtained with gold bond stamps brought to the party. Circle Ruth is selling 1966 calendar towels. Lunch was served by hostesses Mrs R P Strauch and Mrs George Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St Paul's Methodist Church
Melbert Baechler
Louis Becker Jr
Harry Cline
Delmer
Christian Social Relations
Circle Ruth
R. P. Strauch
George Vaughn
Fabricate Club Holds December Preparations Meeting
The Fabricate club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Harold Halverson's home with co hostesses Mrs Dale Seitz. The group discussed Bath Time Turtles project and ten members answered What I'm thankful For at the roll call. The December gathering will be hosted by Mrs Keith Johnson with Mrs Jim Frieden as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabricate Club
Harold Halverson
Dale Seitz
Keith Johnson
Jim Frieden
Pink and Blue Shower Hostess in West Union
Mrs. Jack Aarian hosted a pink and blue baby shower for Mrs. Vern Wagner and Billy in West Union on a Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Ed Wanger, Mrs. Leo Wolf, Helen, Mrs. DeVere Halverso n, Mrs. Charles Koester, Mrs. Carl Wagner, Mrs. Robert Burgess, Mrs. Reynold Baumler, and Mrs. Marion Whitcher. Senders of gifts not in attendance were Mrs. Donald Brockway and Mrs. Veronia Witcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Aarian
Vern Wagner
Billy
West Union
Ed Wanger
Leo Wolf
Helen
DeVere Halverson
Charles Koester
Carl Wagner
Robert Burgess
Reynold Baumler
Marion Whitcher
P. J. Anderson
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Plan Meeting Before Christmas Fair
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers will meet at 1 o clock on November 12 at the library before the Christmas Fair. The fair runs 1:30 to 4:30 at the Elgin library with Christmas decorations and ideas on display. Coffee and cookies will be served and cookies offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Elgin
Tertia Club Met At Fauser Home
The Tertia club met Monday evening November 1 at Mrs. Don Fauser home with Mrs. Harry Cline assisting. Eighteen members answered Roll call. New member Mrs. Charles Capper welcomed. Mrs. Leo Lehmar spoke on Guttenburg district convention. Mrs. Harold Hanson reported on guest speaker Mrs. Kenneth Jernigan director Town Commission for the Blind. Plans outlined for birthday calendar and activities. Mrs. Orran Blane displayed Christmas crafts. Meeting closed with penny march and club collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe Tertia
Don Fauser
Harry Cline
Orran Blane
Festooning Available for Homes and Businesses
Local notice invites orders for evergreen festooning for homes or businesses. Contact person requested by Saturday, November. Limited quantity available. order soon to ensure delivery and proper decoration.
Valley Basketball Teams See Bright Prospects Ahead
Mattin Zurbriggen was reelected mayor of Sumner by nine votes over writein James R. Heyer in the second highest ballot in Sumner Municipal history. The victory secures Zurbriggen a third term as mayor, with prospects noted for valley teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattin Zurbriggen
Sumner
James R. Heyer
Dairymen to discuss dairying and insecticides in northeast Iowa
An educational meeting at Starmont School November 17 will cover hazards from insecticides in dairy products and proper insecticide use in crops for livestock feed. Speakers include Dr Harold Gunderson Iowa State Extension Entomologist Alfred Barnard FDA regional director M R Van Cleve Iowa State Chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University and Vocational Agriculture Departments
Iowa
Starmont School
Arlington
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Alfred Barnard
Kansas City
Food and Drug Admin
FPDA
M. R. van Cleve
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Northeast
Stormont
Northeast Lowd
Tabitha Society to Meet Nov 17 at Elgin Baptist
The Tabitha Society of Elgin Baptist will meet November 17 with Mrs Edward Krueger giving devotions Count Your Blessings and Mrs A B Jacob in charge of music The program titled We give Thanks will be by Mrs John Schaer A Bible verse using the word Thanks will be read Hostesses will be Mrs Milton Miller Mrs Lester Weger and Mrs Marshall Helms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe Elgin
Baptist
Tabitha
Robert Schupbach On Okinawa Camp Courtney
Marine Corporal Robert C. Schupbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schupbach of Route 2 Elgin Iowa, serves with Headquarters Battalion 1st Marine Division at Camp Courtney Okinawa. The unit, made up of five companies, supports the division with admin and service tasks while training in amphibious and anti guerrilla warfare to prep for potential combat duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Courtney
Okinawa
PHTNC
Robert C. Schupbach
George Schupbach
Elgin
Iowa
1St. Marine Division
Virgil Miles Farm Sale Draws Good Bids on Ranch Stock
Virgil Miles farm sale held last Wednesday drew strong interest with top milk cow at 227.50 and top beef cow and calf at 202.50. Feeder pigs averaged 28.80 with groups selling up to 34.50 and 26.50 for 45 head. Prices included 5 percent per bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Miles
E News
Elgin Study Club Met Tuesday
The Elgin Study Club met at 7:30 pm at Mrs. Melbert Baechler’s home with co host Mrs. Thomas Pollock. Speaker discussed Now Is The Time and local library services while members planned a UNICEF gift and a Good Samaritan Home treat box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Melbert Baechler
Thomas Pollock
Kenneth Block
Our Town Library
John Tillotson
Unicef
Good Samaritan Home West Union
Earl Kiple
Rex Mulford
Guttenburg
Martin Wenger
American Medical Association
Progress Club Met at Collins Home
The Progress Club met Monday evening November 8 at Mrs. Lee Roy Collins home with co host Mrs. Leon Hansen. Hymn study on Break Thou the Bread of Life was led by Mrs. Ernest Hilgemann and the program covered Fulfillment Through Home Life with a talk by Mrs. Harry Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Lee Roy Collins
Leon Hansen
Ernest Hilgemann
Harry Johnson
Iowa
Kenneth Bleckhus
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers
Extension Council Membership Election at St Pauls Elgin
The extension council membership election will be held at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin at 7 p.m. Wednesday November 17. Lane Ash is the incumbent. The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Awards Night will also be held with Jim Frieden as their leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Council
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Lane Ash
Pleasant Valley
Jim Frieden
Young girls and boys basketball squads prep for season
At season’s start both girls and boys teams practice hard. Girls coach Milt Mohs relies on ten freshmen and nine sophomores with three lettermen Linda Collins Joyce Larson and Pauline Amundson, plus promising underclassmen. Boys coach Derryl Leonhart says the squad has more experience and speed and opens November 16 at Stormont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Mohs
Diane James
Alice Hacksmann
Mohs
MPL
Eastern Allamakee
Derryl Leonhart
Stormont
Chuck Frieden
Steve Halverson
Sam Roberts
Dave Leonhart
Norman Leeman
Richard Paulson
Curt Butikofer
Dick Reeder
Leon Roberts
Dave Roberts
Mr. Leonhart
Wadena Town Election Results
Forty-two voters cast ballots on Tuesday November 2 in Wadena for mayor and town council. Lyle Kuhens led for mayor with votes, while councilmen George Alderson Paul Crandall Harold Halverson Thomas Sniffin and Wilfred Bond won re election. Eugene Lisa was elected town treasurer with votes indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Calinetlinst
Lyle Kuhens Recai
George Alderson
Paul Crandall
Harold Halverson
Thomas _ Sniffin
Wilfred
Vntes
Wintel
Emegene
Lisa Wes Ritt
Open House for 50th Anniversary at First Baptist
The daughters of Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn host an open house at First Baptist Church on Sunday November 14 from 2 to 4 pm honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married near Randalia on December 22, 1916. They are parents of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boleyn
First Baptist Church
Randalia
Andes
Pote Anes
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Ding
Wadena News
Richard Egan
Frank and
Tom
Westgate
John Flanagan
Madge Murray
Lyle Murray
Waterloo
Otto Koester
Auiden. Wilson
Five Hundred” Club
Elmer Struss
Johnnie Erikson
Ray Klingman
Wilfred Bond
Ed Gernand
Laura Herrling
Ella Voshell
Donald Livingston
Sedalia
W.mla
Walters
United Bretheren
Thad Walters
Will Moore
Hong Kong
W.S. C
Veterans Day
Veterans Meeting
Pink and Blue Shower
Tertia Club
Fauser
M. Zurbriggen
N.E
Tabitha Society
Robt. Schupbach
Elgin Study Club
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