Federal aid to roads could lift rural links from mud
The WM. Washington Bureau notes tentative plans to invest about 200,000,000 miles of secondary roads under the federal highway act. It highlights the vital role of feeder roads for agriculture, estimates 34.5 percent of traffic on county roads serving 68,933,000 people, and stresses that the food distribution system depends on these roads. It cites rising tax revenues from vehicle registrations and argues federal aid plus state funds can improve rural highways and end wartime neglect.
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New York
Rancis Co
Etsy
Age Pol Chay Yarmer Aun
Ary
Unia
Congress
Lsw
Alt Cee Wits
Secial America
Governors Race In Iowa Campaign Quiet Statewide
As candidates head for the final stretch five polls show Miles and Blue vying for governorship with sharp lines. Miles touts Democratic platform plus his own, while Blue emphasizes his record and targets the Republican party’s national leadership. Campaigns focus on strategy, industry incentives in Iowa, and slogans echoing Had Enough. A chance encounter in a hotel lobby highlights their media moment.
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Robert
Miles
Democratic ‘Party
Gov. Blue
Republic
Iowa
Massachusetts
Barrison
Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Democratic National Administration
Dedication of Plum Grove Home at Iowa City
Gov Blue and the state conservation commission invite the public to the Plum Grove dedication at Iowa City on November 2, homecoming day at the University of Iowa. The renovated home of Iowa’s first governor Robert Lucas will be opened at 10:30 am with a 2:00 pm to evening open house on November 5 to honor his 80th birthday.
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Plum Grove
Blue
State Conservation Commission
Iowa City
Iowa
Robert ‘Lucas
Territory of
University of Iowa
Cheery Valley Social Scene Heads and Guests
Emil Dennler and Haha Mueh visited the Ben Dennler home for a few days as Glen Den ier returned home to Salst for corn picking. Dozens of neighbors hosted dinners and card parties at various homes including the Frieder ich, Hanson, Chase, and Lehman households, with neighbors from Waterloo and Marion visiting and many high scores recorded at the Rob Lehman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Dennler
Haha~Mueh
Lenthaler
Slater
Ben Dennler
Glen Dennier
Salst
Reuben Butikefer
Waterloo
Adbert Butikofer
Will Chase
Rosella
Ran. Hanson
Tuesert Frieden
Harry Butikofer
Barbara
Ruth Rainey
Clara Muehrenthaler
Lucy Gleason
Martin Hanson
Wilbur Lehman
Robert
Alpha
Floyd Boyle
Gary
Mra
Bert Thoman
Richard Hofer
Jerome Yearous
Erma
Lester Butihofer
Mervin Hunsberger
Rob Lehman
Louis Blumer
Wall
S. D
Jerome
Mirs
Harold Meyer
Ronald
Ida Meyer
Melbert Meyer
Dinner Election Day at Wadena Church Dinner
The Presbyterian women in Wadena will host a noon chicken dinner at the church on election day November 6. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes noodles gravy salad rolls butter jelly pickles gingerbread and whipped cream coffee. Prices: 75 cents for adults and high school students 40 cents for grade school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Wadena
Echo Hosts Northeast Iowa Newsmen in New Quarters
Publishers of the Northeast Iowa Press association and several county papers gathered at Echo last Friday afternoon. A round table discussed postwar newspaper problems with a focus on pooling newsprint and shared carload shipments to cut costs. another carload was ordered for future delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Echo Arts New Quarters
Wini
Kilingbeil
Postville Herald
Bros. of
Waukon
Chas
Westerfield, Fayette Co. Union
Lew Warren
Oelwein Register
Paul’ Lindemeyer
Strawberry Point Press
G. We Hunt
Millham
Guttenberg Press
Weekly Crop Report Reflects Wet Conditions and Delayed Harvest
The report notes ears drying but heavy rains keep moisture high and frost needed in eastern two thirds. Corn harvest slow with about 6 percent picked by Oct 26. beans largely done after midweek rains. Pastures above normal and new clover hay cut due to rapid growth.
Local Legion Auxiliary Members Attend Fall Conference at Clear Lake
Roy Knight, Orlin Mason, Dace and Dean DeSart attended the American Legion and Auxiliary fall conference at Clear Lake. The afternoon business session passed several resolutions of interest to fourth district members, followed by a banquet and dance, closing the meeting. Marilyn West, age 12, was hospitalized after a gunshot wound to the chest suffered when a loaded gun discharged while playing with her brother. she is recovering satisfactorily. Mr and Mrs John Falk celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at a dinner at Feller's Safe in Strawberry Point, with H W Falb, Leo Falb, Ada Key, W C Falb, and other family members in attendance.
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Roy Knight
Orlin Mason
Dace
Dean DeSart
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Clear Lake
Fourth District
Marilyn West
Lawrence West
Pastville Hospital
John Falk
Feller’s Safe
Strawberry Point
H. W. Falb
Leo Falb
Ada Key
W. C. Falb
Robert Falb
County 4 H Party Set For November 2nd
The county party for boys and girls 4 H members will be held Saturday evening at West AISA high school gym. All 4 H members are invited to attend the party and join games and fun. Awards will be announced but mailed to recipients when they arrive.
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West’ Aisa High School
Peacocks Remain Unbeaten in Iowa Conference Win
The Upper Iowa Peacocks defeated Parsons College 7 to 6 in their fourth conference game. Next Saturday November 2 Dubuque University will face the Peacocks at Upper Iowa homecoming, with fans hoping the undefeated team stays on top.
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Upper Iowa Peacocks
Luther Colege
Peacocks
Upper Iowa
Parsons College
Fairfield
Dubuque University
Peacock
Iowa
Luce Injured in Auto Accident Near Arlington
Elgin high school coach V. W. Luce was hurt when his car was forced off the road Friday evening by a speeding driver who fled the scene. Luce suffered a broken rib and two severe scalp wounds but has since returned to work.
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V. W. Luce
Elgin
Arlington
Flanagan School Sale Totals Reported
The Flanagan school house and contents sold for 551 dollars with the building garnering 510 dollars and the contents 40 dollars. Tom Flanagan purchased the building, and Joe Dinan oversaw the sale details. A note from Mrs. Walter Siems requests a paper for Mrs. Emma Reusser, aged eighty eight, in fair health. West Union residents Louis Lehman and Fleet Frieden attended the state butter convention in Des Moines, with Mrs Lehman and Mrs Frieden tying for third in butter judging.
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Flanagan
Tom Flanagan
Joe Dinan
Walter Siems
Danville
Emma Reusser
Bloomfield
Vern Randolph
W. C. Harrington
Waterloo
C. J. Bassington
Humphry Roberts
Mailing List Corrected Address Tags Updated
The Echo reports the mailing list corrected through Monday October 28. Check your address tag to verify proper renewal credit. If subscriptions are in arrears, attend to them soon to maintain the current low rate of $2.00 annually.
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Echo
Meyer Barker Wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Postville
Miss La Verna Meyer and Kenneth Barker were married in the chapel of St Pauls Lutheran Church in Postville on Tuesday morning October 22 at 11:30. The ceremony featured double ring vows and nuptial music by Mrs Ludwig with readings by Miss Helen Sander. The couple plans to reside in West Union after a short wedding trip.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
la Verna Meyer
Ethel Meyer
Kenneth Barker
Grace ‘Barker
Clermont
Frederick R. Ludwig
Fe Bilde
Evelyn Mott
Betty Ann Meier
Pearl Schultz
West Union
Annual Meeting of Fay ette County Farm Bureau
The Fay ette County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening at the Methodist church in Payette. Walt Hall of the Mason City Globe-Gazette is scheduled as the speaker. The nominating committee is close to completing the ticket.
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Fayette
Real Estate Transfers and Social Visits Across Iowa
Louise Miller and others transfer property to Clarence Thorson for one dollar covering 2x20 rods in SW 36-95-7. Huldah Schutte and husband convey NW 1-2 Lis 15 to 20, 22 in Clermont to Wm. C. Cahalan for one dollar. Josephine and Martin Bilden return from Chico California after a month with Ed Bilden, who remains ill after a fall and broken arm. Irvin Etter and Lou Dennler guests for dinner with Frieda Etter. they return to Janesville, Wisconsin. Clarence Muehlthaler and Beverly dine with Earl Legler’s family in Waukon. Legler is the former Pearl Hass who taught Lars years ago.
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Louise Miller
Clarence Thorson
Huldah Schutte
Wm. C. Cahalan
Clermont
Josephine
Martin Bilden
Chico
Calif
Ed Bilden
Bilden
Irvin Etter
Lou Dennler
Frieda Etter
Etter
Janesville
Wis
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Earl Legler
Waukon
Legler
Pearl “Hass
Lars
Improvements and remodeling spread through Elgin area
Builders like Otto Blockhus Glen McKellar and Gerald Shaffer report adding granaries corn cribs hog houses and sheds. Adelph Henninger buys two lots in West Elgin excavates a cellar for a story and a half house. Elgin State Bank remodels its three car garage amid a busy season despite material shortages.
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Otto Blockhus
Glen McKellar
Lax Medberry
Harrington
Gerald Shaffer
Melbert Meyer
Chas. Wenger
Community Club Meeting Sets Election in Klingmans
Community Club will meet next Monday evening at 8 30 at Klingmans for the annual election meeting. Chairman Max Medberry has named nominating committee members R. P. Strauch G. J. Mosby and Chas. ONeill. Reports on vacation activities and new business are anticipated. A suggestion box may be discussed.
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Fate
Klingmans
Max Medberry
R. P. Strauch
G. J. Mosby
Chas. O'Neill
Banks to Close Election Day and Armistice Day
Iowa banks will close on both Election Day and Armistice Day as designated bank holidays by the Iowa Bankers Association. Banks in the county, including Elgin State Bank and Farmers Savings Bank Clermont, will be closed. Sale: Marion Lutheran church bazaar and country store set for Friday night Nov 8 at eight. Visitors from Chicago and local birthday celebrations noted. Baby remained in Mason City hospital.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Marion Lutheran Churen
Gander
Alzo
Frederick Dons
DeYoung
Chicago
F. C. Muenlethaler
Ford Henninger
Ted Neuman
Richard
Jed Brackin
Johny
Walter Mitts
Mike Moritz
Harold Moritz
Doyle Bennett
Beverly
Marvin
Bruce Jones
Mason City Hospital
Pein
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Washington Bureau
Eye St. N. Wres
Agan
Iowa Development Commission
Cheery Valley News
al Vegell
Herbert Haas
Cedar, Rapids
Sarah Walker
John Anderson
Leon Shepard
Aen Habeger
Habeger
Lyle Light
Manly
Weekly Crop Report
Legion
County 4-H
Flanagan School
Farm Bureau
Banks
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