Special Session Debated Over Income Tax Reduction
Governor Robert Blue would keep to his original stance against a special session unless enough votes exist to pass a bill cutting income tax. Polls are inconclusive on votes, while the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa State Education Association push now for the tax collection and extra school funding in any session. They form a strong voting bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert “Blue Waa
Iowa Farm Buerequ Federation
Iowa State Education Assn
Maurer Sells Elgin Home to Pauline Dennler
V. F. Maurer sold his Elgin residence to Mrs Pauline Dennler the deal closed Tuesday. The dormer Buhhanan home sits east of Aubert Schori residence and Maurer plans to quit the Standary Gil Co agency to take up farming. Possession will pass to Mrs Dennler early in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. Maurer
Elgin
Pauline Dennler
Dormer Buhhanan
Aubert Schori
Maurer
Standary Gil Co
Dennler
Social visits and gatherings fill Grand Meadow area doors
Community notices record visits to homes of Larson, Reinhart, Peterson, Halverson, Buraas, Sandsgard, and Olson families across Selmer Holm, Clarence Peterson, Harper's Ferry and Castalia. A large crowd attended a social at M J Blockhus. An air rifle accident injured Joan Ellis, 11, in Newell, as a sister’s mishap caused the loss of her left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isson
Larson
Leo Larson
Andrew Reinhart
Helen
Selmer Holm
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Tha
Clarence Peterson
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Alfred Buraas
Archie Johnson
Jimmie Anderson
Ohio
Mellien Loftsgard
Caroline Erickson
Adrian
Clifford Larson
M. J. Blockhus
Clifford Osmundson
Castalia
Helmer Lyngans
Joan Ellis
Newell
Joan
Beekeeping Burglar Sought After Hive Theft Near Otterville
A Budzine farm reports a hive stolen with the floor left behind and signs of a person with multiple welts on their body. Police search for a burglar described as near Otterville, possibly carrying a large haul.
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Budzine
Otterville
Elgin to Host First Annual Fall Festival by Legion
The Elgin Post American Legion plans a full day festival on a September date with a prominent afternoon program and a live Voice of Iowa broadcast from Main Street. The event features the Elgin Little Swiss Band, Elgin Band, a ball game, street sports, and a dance in the evening by Pate Daigherty orchestra. Concessions rides and other street entertainment are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post
American Legion
Voice of Iowa
WMT
Elgin
Elgin Little
Pate Daigherty
Echo Birthday Marks Long-Running Elgin Paper
The Elgin Echo enters volume 57 issue one, noting 67 years of publication and 23 years under the current publisher. Longtime employee Chas Grover pre-dates the present management, serving under former owner F. W. Hughes as well.
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Elgin Echo
Echo
Chas. Grover
The
F. W. Hughes
Turkey
Elgin
Slow Start at Elgin Canning Co After Irregular Deliveries
At Elgin Canning Co the first week was slow as deliveries arrive in small lots from distant growers rather than large loads. Manager Albert Schori calls it a headache to operate in such years. Some farmers report better than expected crops and say late August rains could boost late sweet corn fields.
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Elgin Canning Co
Albert Schori
Elgin Study Club Opens Year With Ray on Talk
Elgin Study Club meets Tuesday evening September 9 with Mrs Allen Habeger hosting. The club studies the year’s theme Whats New. Habeger will present Rayon in a story and Mrs B J Baumgartner will report on Plastic in the World of Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Habeger
Elgin
Habeger
B. J. Baumgartner
Kohler Undergoes Operation at New Hampton Hospital
W. F. Kohler underwent surgery at New Hampton hospital last Wednesday morning and has made a splendid recovery. Friends visiting report he expects to return home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt, F. Kohler
New Hampton Hospital
C. E. S. Meeting Nest Wednesday Night
The Elgin Chapter, Order of Eastern Star will meet Wednesday evening September 10 at 8 00. This is the first meeting after summer recess and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Mailing List Corrected for Echo Subscriptions
The Echo prints that the mailing list was corrected up to August 23. If your subscription was paid recently before that date, check your address tag to ensure proper credit. Notify The Echo office if any error is found.
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Echo
The
Echo Office
Fayette County Fair Sets Revenue High for 1947
The Fayette County Fair of 1947 reported grandstand and gate receipts totaling 18,367.39, up from 13,898.14 last year, a gain of 4,859.25 partly due to a five day event. Daily receipts show variances with gains on Tuesday and Friday and losses on Wednesday and Thursday, while Saturday has no 1946 figure but 3,328.13 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Public Meeting Explains Iowa Safety Responsibility Law
West Seaman hosts an education committee session to explain the new Safety Responsibility law effective Oct 1. A team from the Iowa Department of Public Safety will discuss provisions and benefits, followed by an open forum. a separate county law enforcement meeting occurs at West Union at 7 45.
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Iowa
West Seaman
Faye
Iowa Dept. of Public Safety
West Union
Chairman House
Rainfall in August Totals 1.59 Inches Across Month
August produced four showers totaling 1.59 inches. A 0.25 inch rain on August 8, 0.12 on August 24, 0.07 on August 25, and 1.16 on August 29. The late month rainfall should help corn, pastures, and new seeding.
W.C.T.U. to Have Convention Here
The W C T U of Fayette county will hold its annual convention in the Baptist church at Elgin on Tuesday September 9. The program starts at 10 30 a m with a picnic lunch at noon and an afternoon session at 2 o clock. Members and friends are invited to attend and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T. U
Fayette County
Elgin
Mrs Schoentag Rites at Strawberry Point
Mrs Sigmund Schoentag aged 73 died last Monday at her home in Strawberry Point. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Emanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the city. Survivors include her husband one son and four daughters including Mrs Charles Gehring of Elgin.
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Sigmund Schoentag
Shorme
Strawberry Point
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Charles Gehring
Elgin
Fayette County HIA Blue Cross Enrollment Complete
During Aug 11 to 23 the Fayette County Health Improvement Assn offered Blue Cross enrollment to rural families. Applications came from 183 individuals and families, totaling 618 persons. Pleasant Valley township led in enrollments, Fairfield second. About fifty volunteers assisted. Officers: Ernest Miehe acting president Maynard and Bessie Schneider secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Funeral for Geo Hartman in Fayette Friday
Funeral services for George Hartman, long time resident and Hartman clothing store partner, will be held Friday in Fayette. Hartman served as state senator from Fayette and Allamakee counties from 1920 to 1928 and was Fayette mayor from 1932 to 1942. Survivors include sons M. J. Hartman of Fayette and Curtis Hartman of Washington D. C., and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George King
Baakishe
Hartman
Fayette
Allamakee
M. J
Curtis
Washington, D. C
Oats Yields Report From Local Threshing Ring
Guy Ernst reports yields for Carl Gehring Forest Shaffer on oats at 80 bushels per acre but with small acreage. Alton Medberry leads with 1626 bushels from 29 acres. Reynold Strong produced 358 bushels from seven acres. Ring average runs 30 to 40 bushels per acre.
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Guy Ernst
Carl Gehring
Forest Shaffer
Alton Medberry
Reynold Strong
Progressive Home Study Club Flower Show Closes Strong
The Progressive Home Study Club held its annual flower show at Mrs. Fred Burrow's home last Wednesday afternoon with Marie Gehring of Wadena as judge. Winners included Roses Mrs. Burrow and Mrs. Frieden, Marigolds Mrs. Frieden, Gladioli Ruth Roethlisberger, Snapdragons Mrs. Burrow, Cosmos Mrs. Winkler and Mrs. Dennler, Large Zinnias Mrs. Frieden and Mrs. Burrow, Small Zinnias Mrs. Strong, Nasturtiums Ruth Roethlisberger, Miniature Bouquet Mrs. Dennler, Any Variety Bouquet Mrs. Burrow, Table Bouquet Mrs. Heck and Mrs. Frieden, and Best Over All Snapdragons Mrs. Burrow.
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Progressive Home Study Club
Fred Burrow
Marie Gehring
Wadena
Floyd Frieden
Ruth Rothlisberfer
Burrow
Elgin Community Club Resumes Monthly Dinner Meeting
Next Monday evening September 8 the Elgin Community Club will resume its monthly dinner at the Coffee Cup Cafe starting at 6 30. This first meeting will cover considerable business and invites all business men and others interested in community affairs to attend.
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Elgin Community Club
Masons to Meet Next Tuesday Evening
Silver Leaf Lodge 518 A F and A M will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening September 9 at 3 00. Due to months of inactivity there will be considerable business and future degree work. All members should attend. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A.M
Meet the Youngsters Local Babies Snapshots at Lloyd's Studio
A group of young children photographed by Lloyd's Studio are shown with names and parent associations. Four prize winners will be announced later, with captions listing each child from left to right.
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Lloyd’s Studio
Carol Dunham
Robert Dunham
David Kohler
Robert Kohler
Terry
Tony Habeger
Abe Habeger
Johnny Brackin
Joe Brackin
Helen
Harvey Gilbert
Blaine Gilbert
Diane Metzger
John Metzger
First Day Enrollments Fall Poorly Read in Elgin Schools
Elgin opened on Monday with 285 students enrolled across high and grade schools. High school counts show seniors and juniors among 104 students, while middle grades and primary numbers fill the rest. several grade levels list small counts, including 18 primary, 19 first grade, 10 second grade, and other limited enrollments across grades.
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Elgin
Joe Erickson to Move to Clermont Station
Joe Erickson will leave Elgin after six years as station agent to become the Clermont station agent succeeding the late J. S. Sullivan. Clermont has been guided by Wm. Henry as relief. Erickson, the oldest applicant, will start within the month. salary at both stations is similar, but Clermont offers better living quarters. Elgin’s position is open with several applicants visiting for opportunities.
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Joe Erickson
Elgin
Clermont
J. S. Sullivan
Wm. Henry
Clarion
Erickson
Sullivan
Leave bonds cashed by veterans on first day at Elgin State Bank
The Elgin State Bank reports 13 local veterans cashed terminal leave bonds Tuesday. Bonds averaged 270 dollars and ranged from 50 to 600. Net of Wadena branch, $3,500 cashed, with interest accruing at 2 1/2 percent if kept. A $300 bond kept one year earns about 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Progress Club Opens Season With Hostesses and Guest
The Elgin Progress Club plans its first meeting of the season for Monday evening September 8. Hostesses include Mrs. Roy Knight and Mrs. Mabel Dill with Mr. and Mrs. Osear Posseh and Frances. They traveled to Iowa City Friday for a university hospital check up.
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Elgin Progress Club
Roy Knight
Mabel Dill
Osear Posseh
Frances
Iowa City
Committee Buys Farm Fire Truck for Elgin Area
The general committee raises funds for a pumper built on a two ton Chevrolet dual tire chassis. Delivery is expected mid October from Central Fire Truck Co. of St. Louis with 1000 feet of hose and 350 gallons of water. The old truck will be sold to add to the fund, donors listed, with operation by Elgin and its fire department.
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Central Fire Truck Co
St. Louis
Postville
Elkader
Arlington
Elgin
Lew Wenger
Max Med—berry
George H. Falk
Vacation Return Travelers From Midwest to Canada and Saskatchewan
Mr and Mrs Max Medberry and two children finished a two week vacation returning home last Wednesday. They visited Coffeyville Kans Wichita and Puebla Colo Mile stone Sask and stayed with Art and Dale Kelly. They called on Mrs Medberrys parents in Sioux City and Spencer. The Friedens West Union and the Robbinses also returned home after trips to Mule stone Sask and the Kelly home.
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Max Medberry
Coffeyville
Kans
Max
Wichita
Roy Rothlisberger
Puebla
Colo
Vern Knight
Milestone
Sask
Canada
Art
Dale Kelly
Sioux City
Spencer
Medberry
George Dodge
Fleet Frieden
West Union
Herve Robbins
Mulestone
Kelly
Meedberry
Canadian Trip for Mr and Mrs Rey Leuchten and companions
Mr and Mrs Rey Leuchten joined Mr and Mrs Will Cheeseman of Elkader on a week long trip to Canada. They left last Saturday and returned Friday traveling via the Red River Valley to Winnipeg to visit relatives Mr and Mrs John Carlson. The journey continued through forest and lakes to Kenora where they fished on Black Sturgeon Lake before returning, passing through the iron mining region in Minnesota and stopping briefly at Mille Lacs.
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Rey Leuchten
Macher
Will Cheeseman
Elkader
Canada
Red River Valley
Winnipeg
John Carlson
Forest
Kenora
Black Sturgeon Lake
Theeiron
Minnesota
Mille Lacs
Minn
Southdown Sheep Win at Iowa State Fair by Otis Rothlisberger
Otis Rothlisberger won one first and three second place ribbons with his Southdown sheep at the Iowa State Fair last week. He said competition was keen and he felt good about the win on his entries.
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Otis Rothlisberger
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