G.O.P. Gaves' Wielders May be Rivals in Two Years
Political observers sense a potential Republican gubernatorial contest between Speaker Burma and Lieut. Gov. Blue as Gov. Hickenlooper may seek the U.S. Senate seat in 1948. The piece notes Burma’s rise to thwart Blue and mentions possible Democratic bids including Clyde L. Herring. It also recalls the 1945 legislature’s action on court rules and a 50 percent income tax cut enacted earlier.
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G.O.P. Gaves
Henry W. Burma
Robert D. Blue
Statehouse
Gov. Hicken
Hickenlooper
Blue
Burma
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Supreme Court
High Court
Echo Places Third for Towns Under 800 Population
The Echo was rated third in general excellence for towns under 800 population in the annual Iowa Press Association meeting. This is the second time the newspaper has received that rating. The Sumner Gazette received the same rating for towns under 2500.
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the Echo
Iowa Press Association
Sumner Gazette
Cattle on Feed Same as Last Year in Iowa
Iowa reports show April 1 cattle in grain feed lots unchanged from a year earlier. Farmers face labor shortages, tight margins, higher feed costs, potential price ceilings, and protein feed shortages. Town feeders plan to market more cattle in May with reductions in June and later months. Stocker and feeder cattle entering Iowa in early 1943 rose about 13 percent, driven mainly by March.
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Iowa
Elgin Canning Company Ships First Government Corn Allotment
The Elgin Canning Company loads 19,000 cases of government corn in eight large carloads for shipment to designated destinations. Manager Albert Schori notes this will use over half of their purchased corn, leaving about 14,000 cases in warehouses, all packed in advance in special containers.
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Elgin Canning Company
Yall
Albert Schori
Elgin Names S W Christian as New Superintendent
S W Christian of Waucoma signed to lead Elgin schools as superintendent. His wife becomes home economics teacher replacing Mrs. Howard Strong who did not renew. Other Elgin teachers renewed contracts. Christian is brother of C B Christian, West Union superintendent.
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S. W. Christian
Waucoma
Howard Strong
Elgin
Death notice of Albert Rennison of Idaho
Louise Schori received word on Monday of the death of Albert Rennison of Boise Idaho which occurred Sunday morning April 18 He was about 72 and had been ill a long time He was the brother in law of Mrs Celia Rennison Davenport and visited the Davenport Elgin area several times.
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Louise Schori
Albert Rennison
Boise
Idaho
Celia Rennison
Davenport
Elgin
Special Notice to Masons on April 22 Lodge Meeting
Special Fellow craft lodge Thursday evening April 22 at eight o'clock All members urged to attend Non-producers may threaten flock health sick birds should be culled and burned Heavy birds marketed for meat Slower driving prevents accidents
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Fellowcraft Lodge
Capt E G Skarshaug At Ames On Leave
Capt. E. G. Skarshaug, son of Mrs. Henry O. Skarshaug, Ames, arrived on 15 day leave from Drew Field Fla. He led the 714th Signal A W Company after 14 months abroad with the United States Army Signal Corps, serving in England and with the Eighth Air Force, returning from Fort Monmouth to Drew Field. He is an Iowa State College electrical engineering graduate.
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E.G. Skarshaug
Henry O. Skarshaug
Ames
United States Army Signal Corps
Drew Field
Fla
714Th Signal A. W. Company
Skarshaug
Iowa State College
Florida
Chicago
Tfl
Fort Sill
Oklo
Paul
Ames News
New Rules on Selective Service Adopted
A brief note describes new rules on selective service and explains that fundraising meetings are treated as advertising if a charge is made for publishing announcements of charitable and civic organizations.
Birthday Party Honors Hans Bilden at 79th Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Hilder Bilden entertained a Sunday birthday gathering for Hans Bilden who turned 79. Neighbors and friends joined for an afternoon visit and luncheon. Attendees included the George Hanson and Signy family, Bernard Hanson family, T.T. Loftsgara group with Jeanette, Oscar Lind couple, Tilpher Bilden, Alfred Wigesland family, Decalh, T. T. Bilden's wife, Tillie Swenson, Clermont, and Donna Gilbertson.
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Hilder Bilden
Hans Bilden
Deca
T. T. Bilden
Tillie Swenson
Clermont
Donna Gilbertson
Window Breakers Loot Elgin Canning Co. Windows
A gang broke a dozen or more window lights at the Elgin Canning Co factory Tuesday around ten o clock, evading detection minutes before residents yelled for them to stop. The incident repeats, prompting talk of reviving the curfew ordinance as concerned residents fear innocent youths may be blamed.
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Elgin Canning Co
Do You Use Coal Then Read This Advice
Short and Kuster warn coal users to act now for the coming winter. They say coal supplies are tight and that readers should not expect to obtain unlimited coal next season. The message urges prudent use and preparedness amid unusual times.
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Short & Kuster
Echo ad proves sale from newspaper classified
Mrs Lulu Schmid claimed a reed baby bogey sold within hours after placing the ad in last Thursday’s Echo classifieds. She urged others to use advertising to quickly dispose of unused items, noting the method is easy and economical for finding buyers.
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Echo
Lulu Schmid
Farewell Party For Dr D E Tinker At Coffee Cup
A farewell gathering honored Dr D E Tinker at the Coffee Cup Tuesday evening before his Army duty in Omaha Nebraska He will join the Seventh Service Command as dentist and hold a First Lieutenant rank The event featured visiting games and harmonizing music.
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D. E. Tinker
Wesk
Omaha
Neb
Seventh Service Command
Bauman Couple Hurt In Colorado Auto Crash
Mr and Mrs Walter Bauman of Grand Junction Colorado were injured in an auto accident. The man suffered a broken knee cap while the woman was treated in hospital for about a week with numerous bruises. They report injuries not serious. Domestic rabbits gain interest as meat sources in towns and cities. Soybean planting, whether drilled in tight rows or spaced, yields best results.
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Walter Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Town and Farm in Wartime
Wartime digest notes price ceilings on beef and meat delays until May 17 and corn price raises through Sept 30 1943. It details Selective Service changes to remove most depen dency deferrals, war costs rising, and farmer relief programs including women’s land army fertilizer for corn and sugar canning rules. It cites farm real estate gains, safe canning methods, and encourages steam pressure canning for vegetables and meats.
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OPA
Morgenthau
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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Indiantown Gap
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