New OPA Bill Reshapes Food Price Controls
The proposed bill weakly extends price controls under OPA, with Agricultural Secretary Clinton Anderson favored to set policy. subsidies end by April, likely raising meat and dairy prices and many manufacturing costs. Farm groups celebrate subsidy removal, while predicting broader price increases across groceries and farm inputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Clinton P. Anderson
Threesman Decontrol Board
Speieunats
Decontrol Board
Treasury
Iowa Centennial Fair Closes After Five War Years
After five war years with grounds under Army Air Forces control the Iowa Centennial Fair returns this week. Attendance is high despite many barriers and polio fears canceling the baby health contest and poultry exhibits. Foregoing certain attractions, the fair board prepared grounds for opening day as Iowa’s centennial celebration continues amid strong interest and a revived state fair atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Fair Board
Towa
Iowa
Walter Butikofer Breaks Leg in Farm Accident
Walter Butikofer was feeding pigs last Tuesday evening when the animals surged for food, knocking him down and breaking his leg. He was taken to Postville hospital for treatment and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Butikofer
Mr. Butikofer
Postville Hospital
Hickenlooper Eyes GOP Stump After Iraq City Visit
Senator Hickenlooper insists he will not share atomic energy secrets and will campaign for the Republican ticket after congress ends. At Cedar Rapids the League of Iowa Municipalities discussed liquor rule changes and new tax plans to fund schools and local government while elections and party strategy loom in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Names
B. 5
Hickenlooper
Bikini Atoll
Senator Hickenlooper Long
Iowa
League of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
James Barclay
Sioux City
Wood‘bury County Taxpayers Conference
Homecoming Visitors Missed Last Week
Homecoming visitors from Janesville Benton Rushford Blooming Prairie and Madison were noted as missed last week. Elmer Yenney Barbara Yenney Barbara Crider and their party visited, staying with Crider and Knight families. Alden Pinney of Benton stayed with Muehlethalers, Sorom and Blockhus guests from Rushford, and Gus Holzer of Madison returned home after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Yenney
Barbara
Janesville
Wisc
Barbara Yenney
and Mies
R. A. Crider
Barbara Crider
Chas. Knight
Alden Pinney
Benton, Missouri
F. C. Muehlethaler
Pinney
Alden
Echo Office
Ear Sorom and
Earl, Jr
Rushford
Minn
Sblockhus
Blooming ‘Prarie
Carl Torkelson
Sorom
Robert ‘Blockhus
Gus Holzer
Madison
Mabel Holzer
One Killed Two Injured In Collision On Highway 56
John Shaver of Minneapolis died Thursday night from brain concussion and multiple injuries after a head on crash on Highway 56 near Harold Strong farm southwest of Elgin. H E Kerner, also of Minneapolis, broke a hip, and John Erickson of Elkader suffered rib fractures and head injuries. All three were taken to West Union hospital where Shaver died a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaver
Minneapolis
Minn
West Union ‘Hospital
Highway 56
Harold Strong
Elgin
H. E. Kerner
Shaver
John Erickson
Elkader
West Union Hospital
Mr. Shaver
Contour Plowing Contest Planned in Four County Areas
A contour plowing contest is planned for four northeast Iowa counties and will be held at the Kenneth Kerr farm near Postville. It is set for Tuesday September 17 at 1 30 p m with two entrants from each county Clayton Allamakee Fayette and Winneshiek Contestants from Clayton include Bertie Waters Grand Meadow and Stanton Kiinge Farmersburg both seasoned in contour soil work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kerr
Postville
Clayton
Allamakee
Fayette
Winneshiek
Clayton County
Bertie Waters
Grand Meadow Township
Stanton Kiinge
Farmersburg Township
Opportunity uses the Want Ads in daily paper
The newspaper highlights how readers can find valuable opportunities through Want Ads and emphasizes not missing chances to improve finances, jobs, or purchases. Local readers are urged to check current listings for practical deals and possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity
Three Elgin Boys Enlist in Army
Three Elgin youths Paul Adrian and Gerald Gehring enlisted at the Oelwein recruiting office and will depart for induction at Ft. Snelling Minnesota on September 6. Clifton Kehler, son of Mrs Ethel Kehler, also enlisted in Des Moines and will go to Ft. Snelling for his physical exam in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Adrian
Mike Adrian
Gerald Gehring
Lawrence Gehring
Oelwein
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Clifton Kehler
Viewers Show Winners in Rural Schools Contest
Winners listed for the W S C 5th Mower show held Aug 17 during homecoming. First names received first prizes, second names second prizes across divisions including Rare Plant, Best Dining Room, Basket of Flowers, Large and Medium Zinnias, Annu al Phlox, Pansies, Small and Large Marigold, Gladiolus, Dahlias, Cahlias, Cosmos, Cactus Display, Winter Bouquet, and Best Bouquet. Rural schools of Grimes rated as Standard by state supervisor Ivah Grimes. state funds allocated as indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C
Henry Feller
Herbert Dummermuth
Chris Wenger
Pleet Frieden
Ruby Benson
Edith Berg
Zinnias
Gus Bravee
M. V. Ripske
Lulu Schmid
E. L. Crowe
Florence Muncie
Charles Feller
Gus Brause
David Mitchell
Fayette County
Herve Robbins
Ivah
L.L. Kiple
Rob Green
Grimes
State Dept
Emma Olson
B. H. Brackin
H. Brackin
Picnic Honors Mrs Mae Bopp
A group of former school friends held a picnic at West Union Country Club to honor Mae Bopp of Morton Illinois visiting town. Attendees included L D Hitch Genevra Lane Ed Bauder Pearl Wilbur Verle Kniel Frances Capper Mel Kohler H D Yack Ray DeSart and Ethel Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Country Club
Mae Bopp
Morton, Ill
L. D. Hitch
Genevra Lane
Ed, Bauder
Pearl Wilbur
Verle Kniel
West Union
Frances Capper
Postville
Mel Kohler
H. D. Yack
Ray DeSart
Ethel Kohler
Instructions for Mailing Overseas Christmas Parcels
The Postoffice Department announced dates for mailing Christmas parcels to service members overseas. Between October 15 and November 15 no request is required to send these parcels. Parcels must not exceed 70 pounds weight or 100 inches in length and girth combined. Mark the parcel Christmas Parcel. Do not send food or clothing. Pack securely and wrap well to prevent breakage. Valuables may be registered or insured. One parcel per week to the same addressee. Christmas greeting cards go in sealed envelopes at the regular first class rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice. Dept
Elgin 4-H Entries Win Ribbons at Fair
Elgin 4-H club members swept ribbons at Fayette County fair judging on Tuesday. Earl Strong claimed grand champion Shorthorn with his entry, Kenneth Strong took reserve with a Hereford steer. Shorthorn winners included Bar Strong Marion Gehring and Lowell Strong. Hereford blue ribbons went to Kenneth Strong Merton Strong and Harold Glass. Gordon Pollock led market pigs with champion pen and earned blue senior individual and red senior pen. Marion Gehring topped the best grade breeding lamb, red for her pen of three. Dale Klingman earned blue ribbons in Southdown lamb pen and individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
Earl Strong
Kenneth Strong
Bar Strong
Marion Gehring
Lowell Strong
Lowell Gehring
Harold Glass
Merton Strong
Gordon Pollock
Dale Klingman
Southdown
Barnhart Family Visits San Diego Relatives at Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs H W Barnhart and Jimmy of San Diego Calif visited Sunday with his sister Mrs Carrie Steele. Other dinner guests were Mrs Robert Steele and Robin of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Roy Steede at [address unclear].
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H. W. Barnhart
Jimmy
San Diego
Calif
Carrie Steele
Robert Steele
Robin
Clermont
Ahs
Roy Steede
Two Newborn Sons Reported in Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Tilpher Bilden welcomed a son at Postville hospital Friday morning August 23 weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces and named Harlan Tilpher Mr and Mrs Gaylon Souvignier of Canton South Dakota welcomed a son weighing 12 pounds born Monday August 26 named Steven Douglas Mrs Souvignier formerly Dorothy Minihan daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilpher Bilden
Ben
Postville Hospital
Harlan Tilpher
Gaylon Souvignier
Canton
S. D
Steven Douglas
Souvignier
Dorothy Minihan
Martin Minihan
Rural school teachers listed withState funds allocations
A dated financial list names twenty rural schools with teacher payments such as Auburn J and Mrs LaVaune Wodson Banks, Catherine Kimpston, Marguerite Schatz, Doris Anderson, Hileen Fridley, and others. It notes state funds allocated by average daily attendance and outlines Standard Rural Schools requirements for training, attendance, and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn J
LaVaune Wodson Banks
Catherine Kimpston
Bethel
Maude Dorland
Center
Roberta Vierow
Dover
Rosina Lauer Vagts
Hazel Tope
Gertrude Schroeder
Marguerite Schatz
Fairfield
Doris Anderson
Fremont
Hileen Fridley
Alberta Kirchhoff
Harlan
Margaret Rochford
Alyria
Ruth Schneider
Syria
Ellen Flanagan
Pleasant Valley
Grace Stirk
Putnam
Mabel Ferris
Union
Hazel Raim
Harold Halver
Windsor
Hazel Jensen
Eileen Pape
Lucille Heinken
Unused Leave Blank Forms At Elgin Postoffice
Former enlisted personnel may obtain blank settlement forms at the Elgin post office. The forms allow claims for payment of earned leave not used during service and include complete instructions for filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Postoffice
Redecorating Projects Noted in West Elgin Businesses
Several local business buildings have undergone updates in recent weeks. Feller's Hardware and the B. H. Cash Store painted store fronts in West Elgin, Elgin Cooperative Co. added bold new signs to its brick building downtown, the Locker Plant received a cement floor coating, and Evans Cafe completed interior redecorating improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elgin
Feller’s Hardware
B. & H. Cash
Elgin Cooperative Co
Evans’Cafe
Iowa Corn Crop Report Notes Slow Growth in Cool Weather
Continued cool cloudy weather in Iowa has slowed corn development with about 75 percent of acreage at the roasting car stage or better. A few early fields are beginning to dent. most corn needs several weeks of warm dry weather to mature. Soil moisture is adequate to support good ear size, and near normal weather in the coming month could yield a large, high quality crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Grand Champion Beef Sold at Fayette County Fair
The grand champion 4-H baby beef, a Shorthorn shown by Earl Strong of Elgin, was purchased by Dubuque Packers for 54 dollars per hundredweight. The calf weighed 98 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair
Earl ‘Strong
Elgin
Dubuque
Reading Classifieds for Your Needs
The notice advises readers to scan the regular Wants Advs. for items or services. It suggests that readers may discover the right match by checking the standard classified listings.
Elgin Canning Co Starts 146 Pack Season At Pace
The Elgin Canning Company began its 146 pack last week with testing led by brief runs, a Fayette county fair stoppage, and a Friday Saturday push. Corn harvest surged this week prompting a second end use on equipment, with new help and cool nights aiding midseason growth. Managers and foremen, including Albert Behori and Elmer Finney,SR, oversee crews from cutting to packing as peak season nears with long hours and bigger paychecks expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Fayette County
Albert Behori
Dean
Sheldon Boyle
Elmer Finney, Sr
Veterans Farm Training Begins October First 1946
Eighty five veterans met in Elkader last Thursday to hear details of the Veterans Agricultural Training program. Sixty one veterans expressed interest in on the job training across the county with classes run by local high schools. Trainees will learn farming methods livestock and crop production and marketing plus practical farm experience. Subsistence allowances up to 65 dollars for single men and 60 for married men are available in addition to wages from the employer. Participants must complete 200 hours of classroom instruction per year to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Elgin Gospel Team In Program at Wadena
The Elgin B P U Gospel Team will present a program Sunday evening September 1 at the United Brethren church in Wadena. The gospel team features Jerry Pinney Carol Miller and Marian Probert with accompanist Ruth Krueger. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin B. ¥. P. U
United Brethren Church
Wardena
Jerry Pinney
Carol Miller
Marian Probert
Ruth Krueger
Notice to Mothers Of Primary Pupils
Miss Dunkle invites all mothers of primary and upper grade pupils to meet at the Elgin school house on Friday August 30 from 9 to 4 for a briefing and discussion of school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dunkle
Elgin
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