Factional fight shapes Iowa GOP delegates to convention
The Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries influence Iowa Republicans as 23 delegates head to the June 21 convention. Dewey Stassen and Taft camps claim support, with observers noting a Dewey Stassen or Stassen Dewey flavor. Delegates and alternates from eight districts are named, many veterans and party activists.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
Iowa
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas FE. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Dewey
Stassen
Taft
Iowa Ready to Fight Flies This Summer
Iowa launches the 1848 Fly Central Campaign starting April 20 with a Des Moines statewide meeting. Health, Agriculture, and Extension departments join in promoting early spraying, community cooperation, and public involvement to keep flies down before June 15 and prevent DDT resistance.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Postville Herald Sold to Men from Hampton
Wm. Klingbeil owner of the Postville Herald sold out last week to C. W. DeGarmo and Fred L. Martin of Hampton. DeGarmo, 30, former army captain, will be editor. Martin, 33, will be mechanical superintendent and has long served Hampton Chronicle. Klingbeil started the Herald in June 1918 and led the paper except for 18 months when F. W. Hughes owned it.
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Wm. Klingbeil
Postville Herald
C. W. DeGarmo
Fred L. Martin
Hampton
Hampton Chronicle
Klingbeil
The
Herald
F. W. Hughes
N. E. Iowa
Bill
Thor Thorson Suffers Stroke At 97 In Elgin
Thor Thorson, 97, suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday morning and has been quite low since. He is the oldest resident of Elgin and had enjoyed fairly good health prior to the event.
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Thor Thorson
Elgin
New Sign Erected by Falh & Light Downtown
Falh & Light have installed a large new sign along the sidewalk this past week. The illuminated display will floodlight their show lot and clearly mark the business location for passersby.
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Falh & Light
Advertising First for Iowa State Fair
L B Cunningham secretary of the Iowa State fair notes in submitting advertising contracts for the 1948 fair that a large portion of the budget is allocated to newspaper advertising. He says newspapers are the strongest factor in making the fair a success and the board believes the investment in newspaper space is highly profitable.
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L. B. Cunningham
Well Drillers Abandon First Elgin Hole After Rock Obstructs Casing
The first well in Elgin was abandoned after hitting solid rock at a bit over sixty feet. A large boulder in upper gravel and sand deflected the drill, preventing a 12 inch casing from fitting inside a 16 inch well. A new hole was started three feet north. the 16 inch casing remained in place until the second hole is drilled. The second hole reached 118 feet by Tuesday with casing size changes from 18 to 14 and then to 10 inches, with heavier casing anticipated for the balance.
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Elgin
New City
Publishers to Attend State Convention at Des Moines
Over 560 Iowa publishers are expected at the 33rd Iowa Press Association convention in Des Moines April 16 17. Honored guests include Jose Octavio Cano of Mexico City Daily Esto and Ignacio Lomeli Jauregui LJ.D. of the Valseca chain. Reuben Henry Markham of the Christian Science Monitor will speak on The Communist World Drive Against the United States. Delegates include R F P Strauch with Wm Klingbeil Don Amundson and Fred Huebsch.
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Iowa
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Mexico
Jose Octavio Cano
Mexico City
Esto
Ignacio Lomeli Jauregui
Lj.d
Valseca
Reuben Henry Markham
Ahe
Christian Science Monitor
United States
R. F P. Strauch
Wm. Klingbeil
Postville
Don Amundson
Ossian
Fred Huebsch
McGregor
Funeral for Corp Russell Shaffer Set for Sunday
The funeral of Corp. Russell Shaffer killed in action at Alsace France January 2 1945 will be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Arlington. Burial will follow at Illyria cemetery and he was the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Shaffer formerly of Elgin.
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Corp
Russell Shaffer
Alsace
France
Arlington
Christian Church
Illyria
Ray Shaffer
Elgin
Local Legion Plans Regular April Meeting Next Monday
The local Legion Post will hold its regular April meeting next Monday evening April 19. Officers request that as many members as can attend be present at this session.
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Legion
Social Hour Club Packs Baby Fold Packages
The Social Hour Club met March 10 with eight members and two guests. Clothing was packed and sent to the Baby Fold in Dubuque. A delicious lunch was served. The April meeting was at Mrs. Bertha Powell’s home with twelve members and two guests. Marjorie Reed joined, secret pal exchanges were arranged, and Mary Howard led the program. The next meeting is with Mrs. Mabel Gilson on May 5.
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Mary Howard
Georgie Mark
Opal Baker
Hilda Little
Dubuque
Bertha Powell
Marjorie Reed
Mabel Gilson
Baseball Meeting Friday Evening Elgin Town Hall
A town meeting for baseball players and fans is set for Friday evening at Elgin town hall, April 16 at eight. Everyone interested is invited to join the discussion on joining the Big Seven league again and boosting the town’s first organized team in years.
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Elgin Town Hall
Elgin
Return Your Red Cross Envelope Drive Reminder
A civic notice urges residents to return outstanding Red Cross envelopes by week’s end. The message states this spring drive will be the sole solicitation and thanks participants. G. H. Falk chairs the drive with Edna Hunsberger as treasurer.
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Red Cross
G. H. Falk
Edna Hunsberger
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned for April 22
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting on Thursday April 22. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Martin Minihan Mrs. Geo Leuchtenmacher Mrs. Oscar Holden Mrs. Wm Baumgartner and Mrs. Oliver Torkelgon.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Martin Minihan
Geo. Leuchtenmacher
Oscar Holden
Wm. Baumgartner
Oliver Torkelgon
LeRoy Steele Family Guests Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Steele and Richard were guests Sunday evening in the M W Richmond Oelwelh area noted in local society brief.
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LeRoy Steele
Richard
M. W. Richmond Oelwelh
Elgin Club hears Rev Schroeder on experiences in Russia
Rev G P Schroeder lectured to the Elgin Community Club at St. Paul’s Methodist church about his Russia background and life there. He contrasted communistic conditions with the United States and outlined upcoming talks at First Baptist on April 18 and 25. About 125 people attended the dinner and program, with Naomi circle members serving.
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G. P. Schroeder
Elgin
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Russia
United States
Schroeder
First Baptist Church
W. W. Luce
Lorence Muehlethaler
Naomi Circle
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Date Set Ahead
Roy Knight commander Fay ette County Legion announces the April meeting date is moved ahead one week to Tuesday April 20 at Fayette hall. The change follows the fourth district spring conference set for Tuesday April 27 in Decorah. Mr and Mrs Floyd Puffer and Randall of Strawberry Point were guests Sunday in the Geo Vaughn home.
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Roy Knight
Faylette County Legion
Legion's
Auxiliary
Fayette Hall
Decorah
Floyd Puffer
Randall
Strawberry Point
Vaughn
Will Launch Security Loan Drive in April
Gerald Boleyn, co pilot of a B 29 bomber, was reported missing in action. Two Iowa crew members James E Hewitt Riceville and Charles Appelby Davenport were executed by the Japs between August 10 and August 15 1945, according to war department communications reviewed in Japanese war crimes trials.
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Gerald Boleyn
James E. Hewitt
Riceville
Charles Appelby
Davenport
War Department
Ed Boleyn
Lutheran District Luther League Convention Set in Decorah
About 500 young people from Iowa Kansas Nebraska and Texas will attend the biennial convention of the Iowa District Lutheran Church to be held in Decorah April 23 to 25. Sessions are planned at Luther College auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday. The theme Hear God's Word Today will be developed by district youth and leaders.
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Iowa
Evangeliial Lutheran Church
Luther League
Decorah
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Luther College
Mayor Falb Names Standing Committees for Two Years
Mayor G H Falb announced the council standing committees for the coming two years at the April 5 organization meeting. He urges residents to contact the appropriate committee chairmen directly with requests or suggestions and clip the published list for reference. An official clean-up notice appears in the Echo urging Elgin residents to act quickly to keep the town fly free and rat free.
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G. H. Falb
The
Echo
Elgin
Maynard Lantz Plans West Elgin Home Remodel
Maynard Lantz will enlarge and modernize his home in West Elgin by tearing down the Raymond Benson farm house and reuse its lumber. He will add a bathroom living room dining room and any other bedroom and dig a full basement. The Bensons moved from a Garber area house to their farm and remodeled it.
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Maynard Lantz
Elgin
Raymond Benson
Mr. Lantz
Bensons
Garber
Iowa Sets 100 Million Security Loan Drive Quota
Iowa announces a 100 million dollar quota for the Security Loan drive from April 15 to June 30, 1948. State director Roger F. Warin says the target equals one third of 1947 Series E and G bonds in Iowa and reflects a 43 percent rise over the previous year. County figures, volunteer networks, and a national ad push totaling about 34 million dollars shape the campaign with farm, business, and labor groups organizing house to house solicitations and payroll savings efforts. County quotas include Allamakee 600837, Clayton 902748, Fayette 967428, Winneshiek 796578.
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Iowa
Roger F. Warin
Warin
Treas ‘Ury Department
Eva Mae's Beauty Shop Closed Three Days
Notice that Eva Mae's Beauty Shop will close Thursday Friday and Saturday April 16 17 for redecorating. Shop to reopen for business as usual on April 18.
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Eva Mae
Pheasants Spotted In Garden As Signs Of Increase Or Hunger
Mrs Maynard Lantz reported a hen alighting in their garden on Saturday amid hints that pheasants may be more plentiful or hungrier. Echo Want Ads Pay, Try One.
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Maynard Lantz
Echo
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