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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
4
Next Wednesday at the Avalon and Olavus Beretson in Clermont, two courtesy tickets are ready for him at our office. See it as the Echo guest.
Earl Duffy files a new suit naming Loren and Donita Oakley Dr J P Gallagher and Louis Hann as defendants He is owner of the farm tenanted by the Oakleys and alleges improper operation He says Gallagher filed a 999 claim with interest and costs against the Oakleys and is seizing hogs to be sold by Hann He holds a half undivided interest in the hogs and notes other creditors claims He asks for a receiver for personal property a restraining order on the Oakleys and an injunction stopping Gallagher from collecting until the cause is heard
Maiie Fern Boleyn is granted a divorce from Tom Boleyn. The defendant is ordered to pay $100 per month for the life of the plaintiff or until she remarries, with reductions of $100 per month as each of their six children marries or reaches adulthood. Plaintiff W is given custody.
A series of filings include a temporary and permanent alimony order in Janet Barth v Ernest Barth with her maiden name restored, a theft charge against Hazel Weideman accusing her of taking 1300 dollars from Ed Weideman and fleeing to Washington, a referee discharge in Rosa Oaks et al v Cora O Malley et al, and a new suit filed by Lucille Alberta Hawke seeking divorce from Paul Henry Hawke with custody and support claims, detailing marital neglect and financial misconduct.
A divorce suit filed by Donald W. Butts against Mary Jean Butts cites cruel and inhuman treatment after their June 26 1945 marriage in Oklahoma City. Elizabeth Neoma Frame sues Richard Dale Frame seeking restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth Neoma Walters and monthly alimony of 42 while allowing remarriage. The week also lists several marriage licenses issued by the district clerk, naming couples from Westgate Randall ia Waucoma Stanley and Fairbank.
Donald W. Gress, son of Mrs. Clara Gress, arrived at Waterloo after discharge at Camp Grant. He joined Dec 10 1942, went overseas Dec 5 1943, landed Scotland Dec 18 1943, served in England and Cherbourg before returning to Camp Grant Nov 22 1948. He hauled prisoners and supplies as a Transportation Corps member.
Edward Klingman arrives home from India with honorable discharge after 22 months overseas. He joins Cliff Kipley Furniture in Ottumwa and plans to move before New Year. Lt. Joseph Hanson discharged from Navy on terminal leave until December 16 and to work as county supervisor for the Farm Security Administration in Greenfield. Russell Kohler to receive Navy discharge in California after Saipan service. Promotions for two sisters’ sons. Frederick in Korea earns Technician 4th and Glen in Navy becomes EMI 1/c. Harold Friederich addressed at Nagoya Base APO 713. William Olson family furlough ends at Fort Douglas Utah. Orvin Olson and 3 1/2 years service with 2 1/2 years in European theatre. Lt. J. D. Shaffer visits Elgin after returning home to celebrate with friends.
Pfc. Marion Lottsgard and another serviceman left for Chicago to meet their husbands after discharge at Camp Grant Illinois. The articles mention European theatre service and home arrival, reflecting postwar demobilization and family travel amid continuing labor and agricultural notes on hogs, feed costs, and farm management.
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