Iowa politics livens year end at state capital
The Iowa Farm Bureau convention sparked vigorous talk of possible runs for governor or senator by Francis Johnson and Mason City general Jack MacNider. Rumors said 1944 may be pivotal, with farm interests eager for a man who champions dirt-farmer viewpoints, while party dynamics remain unsettled. State Fair plans face war-time hurdles as Army storage use and unpaid survey costs loom, and liquor stores face potential closures amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau’ Federation
Francis Johnson
Johnson
Iowa House of Representatives
MacNider
Jack” MacNider
Mason City
Southwest Pacific
Lloyd Cunningham
Iowa State Fair Board
Army
Cunningham
Fair Board
Local operations announced for district salvage tasks
An unclear notice indicates that Fayett e governance will coordinate salvage efforts, with a plan to route checks through local organizations. Preparations are under way in several districts as announcements prep for this important work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Operley Gs
Disinedor
Fayette County Exceeds War Chest Quota
Fayette County surpassed its War Chest quota last week with 24 370.09 raised toward a state target of 24 162.00 after including 2 100.09 for Boy Scout activities. Districts Elgin Pleasant Valley Clermont Illyria and Wadena exceeded their shares as Dr R Roberts county chairman and B J Baumgartner led the effort. Local totals include Pleasant Valley 1153.00 Clermont 1080.05 Illyria 1393.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
DR. R. Roberts
B. J. Baumgartner
Ray DeSart
Pleasant Valley
Ed Dugstad
Clermont
Joes
Elgin
Clermont Township
Illyria
Wadena
D. R. Roberts
Wat
Gasoline rationing changes reduce coupons and work load
The War Price and Rationing Board announces B and C gasoline coupons issued after December 1 will be good for 5 gallons each, replacing the two gallon B and C coupons with B-2 and C-2. The change cuts coupon handling and trips to the pump, as retailers will process fewer pages and use fewer books.
Elgin State Bank Auction Dec 4 at Earl Kiple Farm
Elgin State Bank conducts an auction Saturday afternoon at the Earl Kiple farm. The farm assets include 20 Holsteins, 3 horses, 15 pigeons, 7 sheep, 500 bushels of corn, 200 bushels of oats, and 16 tons of hay. The sale follows a summer transfer of ownership and a division of stock and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Earl Kiple
Furlough Returns and Address Changes of Local Servicemen
Local families report sons and husbands on furloughs and overseas duties. Glen Tuomi returns on a 20 day leave from South America to stay with Thorne Thompson family in Wadena before reporting to Brooklyn N Y. Others like Norman Amundson and Donald L Martin move to new camps and provide updated addresses at Camp Davis North Carolina and APO 402 Nashville Tennessee. Messages note letters from England and overseas, naval assignments, and new postings for several Clermont Elgin and Elgin residents with APO and ship post details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Tuomison
Trinit
Dad
South America
Brooklyn
Local Families Attend Thanksgiving Dinner at Ern Baechler Home
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler and family of Clermont host a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Russell Jennings and Mr and Mrs Howard Shaffer and family from Wa dena visiting. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Mueb lethaler and Beverly Mrs Mary Matthys Lena Baumgartner and Mrs Bertha Wright. Guests included IMG and Mrs Lawrence Brause and Mr and Mrs John Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Fatihy
Alfred Baechler
Clermont
Russell Jennings
Howard Shaffer
Wadena
Clarence Mueblethaler
Beverly
Mary Matthys
Lena Baumgartner
Bertha Wright
IMG
Lawrence Brause
Aiea
Ohn. Anderson
Former Baptist Pastor Dies in Elgin Memoir
Rev. J. G. Draewell, former pastor of the Elgin Baptist Church from 1907 to 1914, died on November 23. He had recently lived in Philadelphia and served as chaplain at an old peoples home until illness forced resignation. He and his wife visited Elgin this past August.
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America
Pfc. Wilmeron
Wm. Lantz
Elgin
Elgin Baptist Church
J. G. Draewell
Phila
Delphia
Peopes
Draewell
Important Notice to Farmer Income Tax Payers
Urges farmers to file a 1943 income estimate and pay the tax by December 15. Explains changes from the old system and notes assistance available at the local bank with Arthur Chapman. Includes thresholds for reporting to the Revenue Department and mentions Elgin State Bank, Elgin Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Revenue Collector
Arthur Chapman
Revenue Department
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Two Local Sales Press Week Advertisements Near Postville
Henry Koopman near Postville and Bert Waters in Postville advertise sales next week. Waters owns a 335 acre Prairie du Chien area farm to rent or sell. buyers should note both listings. Also notice tax assistance at Elgin State Bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays with other days by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koopman
Postville
Bert Waters
Prairie du ‘Chien
Wis
Mr. Waters
Waters
Wom
Elgin State Bank
Arthur, Chapman
Walter Kohls
Robert Miller
Sheldon Boyle
Howard Boyle
Philip Hogan
S. W. Kuster
Estherville
W. J. Grove
O. Kf.s
Geo. Schupbach
Farm sales in Thanksgiving week near Clermont
Three farm closings were held in the locality during Thanksgiving week. The Wm Wander estate sale on the Clermont area farm saw top cattle at 100 dollars, 2 year old steers around 90, and a Shorthorn bull at 130. Best horse 95, pullets 1.60, oats 4 cents, corn 12 1/2 cents, hay 11.25 per ton. Machinery sold near average with strong ceiling bids for good implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wander
Clermont
Timothy Hay
Peterson Sale At North Of Clermont Reveals Strong Prices
Peterson sold out Wednesday at the Ole C Peterson sale north of Clermont with top cows at 116 dollars and eight month Shorthorn heifers at 38. The best horse sold for 133.50 a five year old gelding. Clover and alfalfa hay brought 10.50 per unit. Corn oats priced around 69 cents and Leghorn hens and pullets totaled 1235 dollars. Machinery prices matched the Wander sale. The Petersons move to Clermont after selling their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Ole. C. Peterson
Clermont
Hest
Petersons
Anderson Farm Sale Near Clermont Sells Several Items
Andrew Anderson sold farm assets Friday east of Clermont as he retires to town life. Holsteins sold for up to 90 dollars, May shoots 18.80, chickens 66 cents, and various machinery fetched ceiling prices. Clover Timothy hay and straw topped the bale at 68 cents, corn and oats at 6 cents per bushel. Thompson and Waters handled the sale with Echo Enterprise advertising. Clif Kittleson and J. F. Miller clerked for Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont.
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Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Clermont
Timothy
Thompson and
Waters
Echo Enterprise
Clif Kittleson
J. F. Miller
Farmers Savings Bank of
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice is given that the Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company will hold its annual meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday December 4 1943 at the town hall in Elgin Iowa. Officers will be elected for the coming year and other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Delila Knudtson Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Delila Knudtson
Sec'y
Falk Named to Fayette Civilian Defense Council
W. C. Falk was appointed to the Fayette county Civilian Defense Council to replace R. F. Estey who joined the services months ago. Thanksgiving dinner guests at Mrs. Bertha Kiple’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Howard Wanda paid Billy Frank Kohler and Mrs. Wm. Howard Sr. of West Union Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reusser and Shir Jey and Mr. and Mrs. L. Kipte land daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Falk
Fayette County Civilian Defense Council
R. F. Estey
Bertha Kiple
Wm. Howard
Wanda
Billy
Frank Kohler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick R. Lane
Iowa Liquor, Control Commission
FalyShivage Chairman
Norman H. Amundson
CHC
Martin Amundson
Camp Davis
N. C
Karl Martin
Donald L. Martin
P.M
Nashville
Tenn
Hiram Olson
Hiram C. Olson
NTS Navigation
Steele
Sgt
LeRoy Steele
APO
Care
New York
N.Y
LeRoy
England
Reuben’ Lehman
Lehman
Chicago
Sam Lehman
Fort Bliss
Texas
Jefferson Barracks
Navy
Wm. Belschner
Farragut
Idaho
Geo. Belschner
T Pere
Noah, Metzger
Fort Dix
N. J
George Metzger
Lester Luchsinger
San Francisco
Calif
Corp
Kenneth Evans
Chanute Field
N. W.evans
Wm. Stephenson
Camp Scott
Stephenson
Pry
Emma, Olson
Beck
James Anderson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Army Air Corps
Tindall Field
Florida
Pfc
Eugene G. Schori
Btry C
Camp Haan
John W. Barnes
Lcare
Fleet Post Office
Ed Barnes
Paul” ‘Zurbriggen
Paul Zurbriggen
Co. F
T. P
N. W. Evans
Gus Krueger
Eloise Lantz
Lon
H. C. Knight
Oelwein, Corp
Ar “Thur Lantz
Eloise
Marie Krueger
Gus Boyer
N. W
Wander
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Defense Council
Elgin Town Hall
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