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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
3
Notice announces subscription payments both new and renewal may be made to Clermont Local News Editors Mrs Lucy Engle and Mrs Bess Tschantz who will issue receipts Publisher.
The article notes state equipment shortages delay patrol upgrades with no pistols for 36 veterans and few new cars. Deputy Ray E Johnson moves to Iowa school lunch program. Bergeson may appoint a deputy if elected. The fight to secure a $15 million per year school aid hinges on income tax policy, with debates over full versus half rate and Farm Bureau support for full tax. Income tax deadlines loom as lawmakers decide rates.
A playful comedy set around a cowboy who loves his horse and overcomes trouble to win it back. The last bottle of champagne sparks a humorous debate whether to christen a ship or celebrate a wedding as Swell Show style.
The Iowa tax system shift to a half rate generates over 6 million annually, replacing part of the property tax. Homestead credit claims surged by one third since 1937, with 406,439 state residents applying this year. Homeownership promotion is credited, detailing urban and rural increases and higher education enrollments, including about 9,100 students at the University of Iowa.
J A Erickson Arnold Stummer and Edward Johnson returned from a Leach Lake trip at Federal Dam in Minnesota with a 17 1 2 pound northern pike. Erickson also visited daughter Irene in Minneapolis on the way home. Several local dinners and visits followed including Hawkins, Hackmanns, Washburns, and a wedding attended by Marvin Flack and Carol.
Mrs. Clarence Tatto and Ron nie and guest Mrs. Louis Hanson visited West Union where Hanson met her mother Mrs. Clara Pratt visiting in the Lawrence Traeger home. Pratt and Hanson left for Algona. Mabel Barnes returned to Osian after visiting the Oliver Rowland home. Mrs. Bettina Buraas and Gloria and Mrs. Caroline Erickson spent Friday in Cedar Rapids. Adrian Riveland of Luana assisted at the bank while Mr. Erickson vacationed. Barney Yauslin remains a surgical patient at Decorah hospital. Dr. R V Brandt of Strawberry Point visited Ralph Schrader home. Caroline Erickson and Selmer and Simon Nelson dined with Mrs. Bettya Buraas and Gloria. Millard Larson and Joseph Larson visited Decorah Tuesday afternoon, then checked on Joseph Larson at the hospital. Judy Paulson turned 10 on Sept. 25 and hosted five friends after school with supper. Guests included Glendal Nygard, Ann Larson, Helen Reierson, Shirley Olson, and Virginia Nelson. Mrs. C G Tillinghast of Decorah stayed Tuesday to Thursday with daughter Mrs. Truman Paulson for Marilyn’s birthday. Karen Teedherham of Decorah joined. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Belschner and children were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Belschner.
Mr and Mrs Verni Engle and jue and Mrs John Bakewell and Jacquelyn attended a double birthday party in the Ray Welzel home near West Union on Thursday evening. About thirty friends and relatives from the East Clermont area surprised Iva Peterson at a birthday party Friday evening at the Henry K Peterson home. Several games were played and refreshments served. She received many nice gifts. Before going home the young folks enjoyed choral singing. Mr and Mrs Len Simek and Lucille Lubke were weekend visitors in Clear Lake. Mrs Blanche Wander of West Union was a guest Sunday of Mrs Alma Anderson. Mrs Henry Olson and granddaughters Grace and Becky Olson were visitors Sunday in the Arthur Olson home. Alan Olson is spending a short furlough from the Merchant Marines with his father and other relatives.
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