Women workers face future amid war to reconversion
Walter Shaed reports on the large female labor force as wartime mobilization ends. The Women's Bureau notes questions about retention of jobs postwar, with data from Ohio and nationwide showing rising female employment since 1940 and a push for equal pay. Opponents warn constitutional amendments could erase protections.
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Roe
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Women’s Bureau
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Dayton
Springfield
Ohio
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Japan Surrenders and World Reaches Peace
The world marked peace at six o'clock Tuesday evening August 14 as Japan announced surrender after years of war. The prompt end followed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and factors including atomic bombs and Soviet entry. A two day national holiday paused federal work and much business while communities gave thanks. Elgin reported no noisy celebrations.
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Japan
Pearl Harbor
Bipera
Elgin
Elgin Council Plans Street Oiling With Gravel Upgrade
The Elgin town council has purchased oil for re oiling streets and will start the job once suitable gravel is obtained. Clermont Brick and Sand Co recently bought a gravel grading unit to supply the correct size for the task as labor shortages and material delays hindered prior progress under regular tax levies.
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Elgin
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Talk New Farm Fire Truck for Elgin
Farmers discuss upgrading Elgin fire equipment with a booster pump on a new truck. Firemen study recent purchases in other communities and may report costs and plans soon. Financing could rely on subscriptions. residents are invited to express sentiments to Chief Fred Wedo.
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Elgin Farm
Fred Wedo
West Union Mayor E A Traeger Fills Fayette County GOP Post
Fayette County Republicans held a special meeting in the first week to fill the chairman vacancy. W H Antessi resigned after serving as chair and as a judge. E A Traeger, West Union attorney and mayor, was elected to replace him.
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Fayette County
Republicans ‘Central
W. H. “Antessi
E. A. Traeger
West Union
Traeger
John Howard Jr to Have Sale on August 28 in Oak Grove
John Howard Jr of the Oak Grove district announces a sale set for Tuesday, August 28. The advertisement lists dairy cows, young cattle, machinery, and other items to be sold, urging action via the Echo next week.
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John Howard, Jr
Oak Grove
The
Echo
Ten Register at Upper Iowa University Fayette
Ten Elgin high school students have registered to attend Upper Iowa University at Fayette for the coming fall and winter term. Dr Don P Hawkins noted during a business trip that several northeast Iowa high school athletes are included. Coach Paul LaVinn has scheduled six football games to resume intercollegiate play this year. Vern Debes of Elvader, a veteran student, accompanied Dr Hawkins on the visit. A substantial number of veterans are expected at Upper Iowa this term, which had been approved as a veteran training school earlier.
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Elgin High
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Don P. Hawkins
Northeast Iowa
Paul LaVinn
Upper Iowa
Vern Debes
Elvader
Hawkins
Stamp Drive Urges Rural Patrons To Put On Stamps
A campaign announced by Sheldon Boyle secretary of Rural Letter Carriers of Fayette county urges rural patrons to stamp all outgoing mail. Unstamped letters with money often delay or cost carriers. Also notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Erickson on Tuesday evening August 14 at West Union hospital.
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Sheldon Boyle
Fayette Jeounty
Jare
Joe Erickson
West Union Hospital
F O Gerald E Boleyn Missing Over Japan
F O Gerald E Boleyn of the 28th Bomber Squadron based from Guam was reported missing over Japan on July 27. A telegram to his parents in Digin stated a letters follow and more information would be provided.
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Gerald E. Boleyn
Mth Group
Guam
Japan
Ed Boleyn
Digin
War Department
Decorah
Gerald
Air Corp
Lt Georgia May Schori Joins Naval Hospital Staff
Lt Georgia May Schori becomes the first Wave to report for duty at the new Naval Special Hospital in Palm Beach and joins the physiotherapy department aiding rheumatic and arthritic patients. She trained at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, commissioned June 20, and previously worked with Curative Workshop in Minneapolis.
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USNR
New Naval Special Hospital
Palm Beach
Schori
David Schwartz
Iowa
Lt. Schori
Boston Children's Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Community Health Service
Arlington
Fla
Falls Down Stairs Breaks Leg in Iowa Home
Mrs. George Holzer of Oelwein fell down the stairs at her home Sunday August 5 and sustained a broken leg above the knee along with severe facial cuts and bruises. She was taken to Mercy hospital in Oelwein for treatment.
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George Holzer, Oelwein
Mercy Hospital
Lehman Reunion At Elgin School Names Officers
About forty five Lehman family members gathered at the Elgin school house on Sunday August 12 for the 21st annual reunion. Officers re-elected were Louis L. Lehman president B J Baum Barber and Adolph P Lehman vice presidents and Maxine Meyer secretary treasurer. Several Lehman relatives attended from La Porte City Alta Vista Cresco Ridgeway Dundee Fayette Waterloo and Elgin with many members listed by name.
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Lehman
Gether
Elgin
Louis L.lehman
B. J. Baum Barber
Adolph P. Lehman
Maxine Meyer
la Porte City
F. E. Lehman
Louise Klock
Alta Vista
L. L. Reinhart
B. L. Caudill
Cresco
Nettie Reinhart
Anna Ohmacht
Vinita Ohmracht
Ridgeway
John Reinhart
Dundee
Oscar Lehman
Fayette
R. BR
Erion
Waterloo
Christine Schori
Edith Berg
Sam Lehman
Louis Lehman
Stanley
Alvin
Max Hunsberger
Adna
Elmer
Towa Farm Prices 14 Points Above a Year Ago
The Towa index of prices received by farmers in mid July stands 14 points above last year and is the highest July 15 index since 1920. It is 202 percent of the 1909-14 average, unchanged from a month ago. Meat animals and poultry eggs are well above last year. meat animal index 209 cents, poultry and egg 204. Grain and dairy show little change. grain index a point lower, dairy up one. Prices paid by Iowa farmers have risen, now 6 points higher than a year ago, with prices received outpacing increases in prices paid. Since entering World War II, the Iowa prices received index for all products has risen 54 points versus a 34 point rise in prices paid.
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Towa
Iowa
Mrs Turnbull Died Monday at Highland Home
Mrs Lucretia Turnbull of Highland died Monday evening at her home just after ten. She would have been 98 on June 30, 1945, and had been ill about three weeks. Her only surviving son Bert Doty visited in the last three weeks. Caregivers Mr and Mrs Arthur Hermen moved to her home last November. Funeral services set for two o'clock Thursday at the Diyria church.
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Lucretia Turnbull
Highland
Bert Doty
Rumors Swirl Around Politics at Governor Day
Rumors fill the political picture after Governor's day at Clear Lake. Talks center on a possible challenge to Gov Robert D Blue in June, with speculation on a 1948 senatorial run by George A Wilson. Former Lt Gov John Ky Valentine, 41, could reenter politics. liquor gambling issues in Polk county also loom as politicians worry about public reaction.
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Fair
Lake Show
Robert D. Blue
Harold Felton
Indianola
George A. Wilson
Blue
Valentine
Tun
Polk County
Republican High Command
Jie
Gotham Club
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