State News: Legion Anniversary and Policy Talks
State observes the 36th anniversary of The American Legion Auxiliary with Iowa leaders highlighted. Des Moines figures note past presidents from Council Bluffs and West Des Moines, while current Iowa department president Mrs. Walter H. Glynn is cited. Legislator Denman predicts liquor by the drink may be legalized next session as law enforcement pressure grows. Iowa teachers push more classroom time and debate reducing extracurricular duplication among athletics and arts. Sales tax study notes the two percent levy has raised substantial revenue and higher rates are expected to boost collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
William F. Denman
Des Moines
Wapello County
Iowa
Denman
Countryman
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Local families share weekend dinners in Iowa towns
Brainard News reports numerous Davenport, Waterloo, Clermont, Rock Island, and Miswaukee residents visiting and dining with neighbors over the weekend. Families named include Cherry, Henry, Barnhouse, Donovan, Boyer, Howard, Reeder, Kerr, Peters, Lyon, Cummings, Pape, and Cindy, with gatherings in Herman Boyer, Harvey Howard, and George Pape homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Cherry
Davenport
Dick Henry
Waterloo
John Barnhouse
Johnny
Clermont
Richard Donovan
Rock Island
Glen Boyer
Herman Boyer
Glen Howard
Miswaukee
Harvey Howard
Roger Reeder
Bob Kerr
Billy Peters
Willis Lyon
Hugh Cummings
Cindy
George Pape
Local residents share visits and birthdays across multiple households
A dense roster of social calls and birthday celebrations fills a Clermont and West Union area week. Guests include Ed and Mrs Heins, Marcella McIntyre, Bob Hanson, Lyle Martin, Jack Hanson, Mrs Jorris Martin, Mrs Boyer, Mrs Melvin Hanson, and many others visiting homes in Clermont, West Union, Donnan, Arlington, Guttenberg, and Fredericksburg. A special note mentions Robert Pritchard’s birthday and Lyle Pritchard’s upcoming return from Germany for leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Heins
Clermont
Harvey ‘Howard
Marcella McIntyre
West Union
Joe Peters
Jorris Martin
West Union Hospital
Ray Hoover
Bob Bowers
Richard Pritchard
Andy Grimes
Bill Ash
Glen Boyer
Mrs. Boyer
Melvin Martin
Harry Anderson
Donnan
Walter Pritchard
Walter Campbell
Oelwein
Rex Falkerts
Rock
Wilson Patterson
Marion
Gary
Brad
Charles Corbin
Arlington
Robert Pritchard
Vern Boyer
Percy Bruns
Fredericksburg
Don Reeder
Pfe
Lyle Pritchard
Germany
Good Neighbors Club Meets in Cherry Valley
The Good Neighbors Club gathered Tuesday November 8 at Mrs Francis West home with 23 members and eight guests present. A bill of 3.02 was paid to the sick committee for cards and gifts. Members heard scripture prayer and thought of the day led by Mrs Martin Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbors Club
Francis West
Walter Lehman
Kevi Frieden
Martin Hanson
Will Friederich
Dan Butikofer
Fred Butikofer
Frank Christen
Lucy Christen
Lloyd Bigler
John Christen
Guernsey Smith
John Dennler
Reuben Metzger
George Nickels
Grass Creek
Ind
Clarence Hofer
Alphie Reierson
Harry Dennler
Edwin Hanson
Earl Garmoe
Bert Thoman
Elgin Iowa Town Council Halts for Pump Purchase
Elgin Iowa town officials met in a special session October 21 1955 at Town Hall with Mayor and council present to decide on buying a new pump for a recently drilled well. Discussion led to a $ pump contract with Mueller and Cahoy. Also renewal of Arwell Inc for rat extermination for another year. Adjournment followed. November 7 1955 regular session approved minutes and bills for general fund and waterworks fund including labor salaries and utilities.
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Elgin
Town
John Cahey
Mueller and Cahey
Cahoy
Doan
Mueller and
Fauser
Arwell, Inc
Boyle
Leo L. Schori
Iowa
Dean
Muehlethaler
Capper
General Fund G
Pfister
Elgin Echo
Matt Parrott & Sons
Arvwell, Inc
Ooechel
Interstate Power Co
Hall and Park
Chas. O'Neill
Max Thoma
R. E. Kohler
Waterworks Fund
D. O. Dean
Wae
Town Election Officials Appointed and Beer Permit Vote
The Council appointed town election judges Florence Capper Edith Dean and Marie Kohls with clerks Augusta Schori and R. E. Kohler for November 8. Andrew H. Brackin applied for renewal of a Class B Beer Permit and the motion to issue passed. Mayor attested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Capper
Edith Dean
Marie Kohls
Augusta Schori
R. E. Kohler
Andrew H. Brackin
Fauser
Boyle
Leo L. Schori
Corns and bills and a minister at home
A humor piece recounts a retailer's overdue bill plea with a tearful photo of his daughter, an influential minister visiting a church member, and a stubborn child interrupting to ask to dinner. The banter pivots on wit about wine and women and a blunt joke about vintage.
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Cleve Bennett
Dial
Echo Office
Beeauty Shop
Jane’s Beauty Shoppe
Bolen's
Nelson
J.L. Trautman
Otis Rothlisberger
Echo
The
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Moore's
R. F. Swehla
Fayette
John Tillotson
Town Mutual Tornado Insurance Association of
R. P. Strauch
Cma Haan
Bud” Brackin
Poland
Wm. Miene
Luana
Reuben Howard
Spinet
C. R. Piano Co
1St Ave
Cedar Rapids
M. J. Blockhus
Iowa Commerce Commission
Hampshire
Joe Wander
Massey-Harris
Torkelson Motor Co
Elgin, Iowa
Paul N. Moser
Postville, Iowa
Brainard
Reward
Davyl Johnson
Associated Press
Brainard News
Ben Butikofer
Arthur
James Hermen
Clayton Schreiner
Archie Howard
Robert Hanson
Ole Embretson
Azel Pratt
Dan Butikofer, Jr
Roscoe )Larson
Orlin Mason
Ida Meyer
Mason
Gladys
Donald
Christen
Jerome Yearaus
Francis Wolf
Geo. Butikafer
Fred Schneider
Ren
Marie
Mary
Jean Metzger
Gottlieb Puffey
Lawrence Gehring
Janet
Ervin Metzger
Teasy
Cherry Valley News
Council Proceedings
Wadena Livestock Exchange
Carl
G. W. Alderson
Wadena
Goodsyear
Goodyear
Reuben L. Schupbach
Falb & Light
Walter P. Kohls
Don
Schori & Kuster Lumber Co
Meinhard Hardware
Chas, O'Neill
Attest, R. E. Kohler
Orwili
Kenic
Elgin Co-Operative CO
Tole
Garenomt
Eran
Orme
Schori & Kuster
LBRI
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