New Primary Law Causes Mix-up in General Election
Iowa readers learn how a new primary law alters general election nominations across counties. The piece outlines which parties failed to meet thresholds in various counties and lists available candidate names for several districts, noting where no primary candidate existed.
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Iowa Senate
House
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Adair County
Dickinson County
Delaware
O'Brien
Adair
Ivan R. Mills
Adams
Elmer £. Cooper
Corrign
H. T. Chapman
Prescott
Allamakeé
Elmer Preper
Waukon
M. L. Connor
Appanoose
Ss. A. Martin
Centerville
E. C. Bell
Mystic
Audubon
Peter A. Jessen
Extra
George Wahiert
Benton
Harry E. Weichman
Newhall
Black Hawk
Deweys
Butterfield
Waterloo
Arch W. McFarlane
Boone
C. G. Good
Ogden
James £. Irwin
Bremer
Joe F. Gardner
Waverly
L. C
Wilder and Moore to Army Center
Lawrence D. Wilder and Herman Moore from Elgin were among Clayton county selectees who left for Des Moines to join the army. It was the county’s largest group to depart and they will receive 14 days before induction unless they opt to enlist immediately.
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Lawrence D. Wilder
Herman Moore
Elgin
Clayton County
Des Moines
Thoma Store Celebrates 61 Years in Elgin History
The Thoma Store marks 61 years as Elgin’s oldest business, with Max Thoma celebrating 30 years as sole owner this week. The business began in 1881 as a partnership of Lewis Thoma and Evan E. Lien, later owned by Gus and Max, then sole ownership returned in 1912.
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Max Thoma
Thoma
Elgin
Lewis Thoma
Evan E. Lien
Gus
Ita Praiittertion
Kittle Hoag
C. J. Harrington
Adolph (Dutch) Lehman
Lutra
Sugar ration expanded for five pound purchases
Five pounds sugar, five week ration stamp No. 8 valid Aug 23 to Oct 31, enabling larger purchases while keeping the weekly cap of one half pound per person. It aims to reduce waste by allowing five ten and 25 pound packages. Stamps Nos 86 and 7 for two pounds remain usable until Aug 22. No 7 previously provided a two pound bonus.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Jewelry Store Closed for Three Weeks
Public notice: Wm E Baumgartner announces the Elgin jewelry store will close for a period of three weeks from Monday August 24 to Saturday September 12.
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E. Baumgartner
Elgin
Zurbriggen to Coach at Garner This Year
Paul Zurbriggen will coach at Garner this year where he has charge of all athletics. For several years past he has been at Kanawha. Mr. and Mrs. Zurbriggen will move to their new place Monday.
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Paul Zurbriggen
Garner
Kanawha
Zurbriggen
Made Good Headway With Thrashing Last Week
Farmers enjoyed about five days of thrashing weather last week leaving few fields idle by Saturday night. Oats stood in fairly good shape despite heavy rains, with yields around 50 bushels per acre. most farmers estimate averages between 40 and 45 bushels. Sweet corn nears factory readiness as fields of alls stay busy. help for farm work remains scarce. AMBIDEXTEROUS In Fred Verink Iowa Falls a bowler scored better than usual with either hand. last winter he had 228 with his right and recently 200 with the left.
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Fred Verink
Iowa Falls
Verink
Dairy Day Highlights Elgin City Park Program
Elgin's Annual Dairy Day is set at the city park with noon free dinner from the creamery and a two o'clock address by state dairy inspector B W Patsey. A doll and pet parade, flower show at three, and sports and stunts from 4 30 will cap the afternoon. Evening programs begin with the Elgin band at eight, a nine o'clock variety show and dance. Center street will host concession stands and will be roped off for the day and night.
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Elgin
B. W. Patsey
Elgin Band
Center Street
Canning Factory Opens For 1942 Pack In Des Moines
Chas. Gruver left Thursday for his Army physical in Des Moines. Those accepted will have two weeks to settle affairs at home unless they choose to enter service immediately.
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Chas. Gruver
Des Moines
Army
Elgin Schools Open Monday August 31 1942
The Elgin public schools will begin the 1942-43 year on Monday August 31 with two new teachers Ruth Mardorf from Sumner will handle music English and shorthand and Florence Hoth from Postville will oversee sixth and seventh grades. Returning staff include C J Robinson superintendent Agnes Crowe high school principal Toward Strong manual arts and athletics Janet Krohn fourth and fifth grades Genevieve Dunkle second and third grades Vida Burington primary and first grade. Sam Lehman custodian reports rooms redecorated and repairs completed as the course of study remains similar with science and mathematics aligned to Army and Navy recommendations.
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Elgin Public
Elgin
Ruth Mardorf
Sumner
Miss Mardorf
Wartburg College
Waverly
Florence Hoth
Postville
Janet Krohn
Genevieve Dunkle
Vida Burington
Sam Lehman
U. S. Army
Navy
Geraldine Schori Weds Clarence Dibble in Spokane
Miss Geraldine Elizabeth Schori, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schori of Elgin, married Clarence M. Dibble of Spokane at the Spokane Methodist parsonage. The ceremony, led by Rev. Owen J. Beadles, occurred at 4:00 p.m. Saturday August 15. The couple will reside in Spokane while establishing their home. Mrs. Dibble, a Elgin High School graduate, taught in Elgin schools and later lived with her parents. Mr. Dibble is an electrician in a defense plant.
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Ernest Schori
Elgin
Geraldine Elizabeth
Clarence M. Dibble
Spokane
Washington
Methodist
Owen J. Beadles
Mr. Dibble
Arthur Dibble
Scrap metal drive urged amid war production crisis
The government warns of a scrap iron and steel shortage threatening weapons supply for troops. Donald Nelson calls the public to act, stressing the situation is serious and urging immediate participation to ensure salvage campaign success.
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Donald Nelson
DeSart Family Learns Son Dale Goes Overseas
Mr and Mrs Ray DeSart report their son Corp Dale DeSart has gone overseas without a stated location. Mr and Mrs Silas Wilson received a phone call from their son Carol during shore leave at Norfolk Virginia.
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Ray DeSart
Corp
Dale DeSart
Silas Wilson
Carol
Norfolk
Early Corn is Excellent at Elgin Canning Co
The Elgin Canning Co began its 1942 pack on Friday August 14 with one operating line. Manager Albert Schori notes uneven maturing with river bottom corn ahead of higher ground, risking overlap of early and late varieties. About 1,150 acres were contracted, 150 damaged by floods, signaling a busy season ahead despite slow rain delays.
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Elgin Canning Co
Albert Schori
Schori
Community Day marks 23rd annual event in Allyria church area
The Allyria church community prepares its 23rd annual Community Day on Friday August 21 with a morning ball game and sports start at 10 am. A noon dinner, 2 pm program with Rev. A J Kindred as speaker, and an evening band concert at 7 30 followed by a three act play Closed Lips directed by Mrs Guernsey Smith and Kenneth Medberry. Syria’s rural celebration draws attendees for a warm welcome and local entertainment.
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Allyria Church
A. J. Kindred
Fayette
Aid Society
Epworth League
Guernsey Smith
Kenneth Medberry
Syria
Iowa
Habeger Enlists in Army Radio Repair School
Gene Habeger left for Des Moines Sunday to enroll in the Army Signal Corps Radio Maintenance School which opened Tuesday. The program at West Junior High focuses on repair and maintenance of radio equipment with a three month training period and advancement opportunities at Signal Corps shops or schools after completion. A civil service exam is required for entry.
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Gene Habeger
Des Moines
Army Signal Corps
West Junior High
Illyria Community Day Includes Dinner and Play
The 23rd Annual Community Day occurs this Friday August 21 with noon fried chicken dinner and sides, dessert and coffee. An afternoon program precedes supper and the evening play Closed Lips by the Epworth League.
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Epworth League
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