War Years Bring Iowa Heroes and Homecomings
In 1941 Iowa faces veterans returning home while many still serve overseas. 10,000 to 15,000 Towans have been honorably discharged, facing job rehabilitation challenges as employers seek workers. Drafts continue, with uncertainty after February. Francis Johnson retires as Iowa Farm Bureau president. rumors of a gubernatorial bid swirl. Senator John P. Berg surfaces as a Republican candidate possibility amid calls for policy shifts.
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Pearl “Harbor
Iowa
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Lou Gardner
Iowa Farm Bureau
Somie
Johnson
Chimney Fire Quickly Brought Under Control
At about midnight a chimney fire caused panic but Mr. Miller reported it under control before firefighters arrived. Neighbors were relieved by the prompt response and the quick containment of the blaze.
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Miller
Dinner Honors Mrs. Keiser on 80th Birthday
A dinner at the Baptist church Sunday December 12 honored Mrs. Mary Keiser on her 80th birthday with 33 guests. Attendees included her two children Edith Huisinga and Dr. Harry Keiser, four grandchildren, sister Anna Falb, and relatives. Speeches by Hugo Hackmann and others praised her long service, with a cake lighting and a chorus of hymns.
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Mary Keiser
Baptist Church
Hugo Hackmann
Carl Hackmann
Anda Metts
Paul Zoschke
C. F. Lehr
Aplington
Jed
Earl Kiple
Hans Keiser
Baptist
Elgin Declamatory Contest Held Friday Evening
Twenty six pupils entered the Elgin declamatory contest Friday evening with Supt Ressler and Misses Nesset and Garretson of Clermont schools judging. Oliver Larson won Oratorical with Dorothy Cline second. Georgana Falk won Dramatic with Anna Bane second. Margie Dennler won Humorous with Hazel Gilbertson second. First place winners advance to state contests in January. runners up go to county contest at West Union Thursday evening. Clermont contests were judged by Elgin teachers Supt Christian, Mrs Schori and Miss Hath.
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West Union
Glermont
Elgin
Supt
Christian
C. B. Schori
Mise
Wadena Soldier Killed in Italy In Action
Pfc Russell LeRoy Hinkel, 27, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Hinkel of Wadena, was killed in action November 20 in Italy after eight months overseas. He married Maxine Foster of Waterloo and left a five month old daughter Beverly. He worked at Rath's in Waterloo before enlisting December 19 1942. Survived by six brothers Richard Navy John Army California William Waterloo Don Robert Delmar of Wadena and four sisters Alois Waterloo Ona Bernadine and Betty of Wadena.
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Russell LeRoy Hinkel
Oscar H. Hinkel
Wadena
Italy
Hinkel
Maxine Foster
Waterloo
Beverly
Rath’s
Richard
Navy
John
Armed Services
California
William
Don
Robert
Delmar
Alo
Ona
Bernadine
Betty
Lyle Light in Hospital Delays Home Leave
Lyle Light, who had been granted 18 days of leave after boot training at Farragut Idaho, is ill and confined in a hospital. His leave is held up for 21 days, delaying plans to christen his daughter Letha Ann whom he has yet to meet.
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Lyle
Farragut
Idaho
News of Our Men in Uniform Moves and Furloughs
A roundup of service member relocations and furloughs: Seaman 1/C Eugene A. Habeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger, now assigned Co. 644 Room 363 Cordell Hall Oklahoma A&M E. E. & R.M. Tulsa, attending a radio technicians school. Pfc. Harry O. Olson from Eugene Oregon on an 8 day furlough spent time at home. Merlin Hellum and California relatives visiting furlough with Myron and Joan Hellum in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Myron Anderson and Kenneth Anderson traveled to meet him from Fort Jackson SC for a 10 day furlough. Cadet Laird Cline in Baltimore reports sightseeing between studies. weekends free. A/S Olvin O. Olson listed at Texas Tech College Lubbock, Texas. Sgt. Sam Frieden visited mother Fanny Frieden. Joseph Cahalan moved to 17 Battery Place N Y. N CP L James A. Hermen reported a minor illness change. Prisoner of War camp at Weingarten Missouri. Joseph E. Paulson arrived from Camp White Oregon to spend furlough with Brady Paulson in Clermont. Hassell Wenger from Farragut Idaho on short leave. Pvt. and Mrs. Cambria Calif. visited John Hellum and family for furlough. Cpl Donald Horan on 8 day furlough. transferred to Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. New address for Pfc. Frederick Schupbach 37665313: Hg. Hg. Sa. AAFT O, Air Service Command Orlando Florida.
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Eugene A. Habeger
Allen Habeger
Andy
Room
Cordell Hall
Harry
Olson
Eugene
Oregon
Olehu An. Ee Rfornias
Calif
Merlin Hellum
California
Joan Hellum
Rural pupils donate 74 bundles of clothing to help needy children
In Winneshiek County a rural school drive gathered 74 bundles weighing about 2,200 pounds of children’s clothing. The donations will be sent abroad to aid underprivileged youngsters.
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Winneshiek County
United Biaber Pad
Enbig
Fay
Louise Svendsen
Navel
Harriet Louise
Reinert Svendsen
Decorah
Aleutian Islands
Svendsen
Dr. I. Q
Eleanor Roosevelt
Elgin Schools Set Christmas Vacation Start Date
The Elgin schools will close for a short Christmas holiday on December 23 and reopen on Tuesday January 4. The shorter break allows an earlier closing of the school next spring.
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Elgin
WSCS Elects Officers at Elgin Methodist Church
The WSCS at Elgin Methodist Church met last Thursday at Mrs. Ethel Kohler's home and elected officers: President Mrs. R. P. Strauch, Secretary Mrs. Leo Schori, Treasurer Mrs. G. J. Mosby. The general aid plans a Jan. 6 meeting with committee: Mrs. Leo Schori, Mrs. Walter Bovis, Mrs. Emma Bunting. Circle memberships listed for A, B, and C circles with numerous members including Mrs. Strauch, Mrs. Mosby, and Mrs. Kohler.
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WSCS
Elgin Methodist Church
Ethel Kohler
R. P. Strauch
Leo Schori
G. J. Mosby
Albert Schori
Walter Bovis
Emma Bunting
Max Thoma
C. J. Malforé
Max Hunsberger
Wm. Pollock
R. W. Muehlenthaler
H. Wolt
J. C. Warton
H. W. Helms
Ernie Bunting
France DeSart
H. B. Gilson
Mary Skarshaug
Della Chapman
Celia Lehman
Ray de Sart
H. S. Steele
Edith Berg
Chas. Feller
Tryphe Knudtson
Emma Knudtson
Mel Kohler
Lulu Schmid
Christine Schori
Walter Follett
M. V. Kiple
Welder Robert Smith of Newport News Shipyards
A New Yorker report in Newport News, Virginia, profiles welder Robert Smith who moved east after working at High Oi Coal station and Falk's. Smith, married to Helen Dibble of Clermont, recounts shipbuilding careers, Virginia licensing, and the burn risks of welding as sparks crawl like bugs.
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The
New Yorker
Newport News
Uncle San
Robert Smith
High Oi
Falk’s
Helen Dibble
Clermont
Bob
Virginia
Ration Board Directory for Public Guidance
The War Price and Rationing Board directs the public to visit the board office, state deeds to the clerk, and receive an application form for referral to the appropriate panel member. Panels cover Gasoline and Fuel Oil, Tires and Automobiles, and Price matters with named members Baldwin Fels Johns and Peterson.
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War Price and Rationing Board
Board
Sterling J. Baldwin
Ray Fels
W. F. Johns
Price
A. C. Peterson
Husking Bee Held At Harold Strong Farm
Neighbors staged a husking bee at Harold Strong’s farm last week to help clear fields. Women helpers brought filled baskets for a communal dinner turning the event into a social gathering in the countryside.
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Harold Strong
Ministerial Association Meeting Held at Elgin Parsonage
Entertaining Fayette County Methodist ministers Mrs J C Warton and Mrs Entertained guests at the Elgin parsonage Monday for a pot-luck dinner following a council meeting of the Fayette County Methodist Ministerial association.
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Mra
J. C. Warton
Fayette’ County
Masons and Stars Elect Their Officers for Coming Year
Mason and Star groups announced annual officer elections. Masons chose W M Gordon J. Mosby S W George H Falk J W Adolph P Lehman Treasurer Max Thoma Secretary Clarence B Schori Trustees F E B Kohler Chas Gruver Ern L Bauder with installation set for Jan 11 by Elkader lodge officers and Clermont and Elkader members as guests. Elgin chapter O E S elected Worthy Matron Rose Wolf Worthy Patron C B Schori Asso Matron Elizabeth McMillan Asso Patron A M Weibel Conductress Betty Light Asso Conductress Lillian Yeatson Secretary Bernice Falk Treasurer Georgia Strauch.
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O. B.S
Masons
W. M
Gordon J. Mosby
S. W
George H. Falk
J. W
Adolph P. Lehman
Max Thoma
Clarence B. Schori
F. EB. Kohler
Chas
Gruver
Ern L. Bauder
Elkader Lodge
Clermont
O. E
Elgin
Rose Wolf
C. B. Schori
Asso
Elizabeth McMillan
A. M. Weibel
Betty Light
Lillian Yeatsons
Bernice Falk
Georgia Strauch
Elgin Youths Shine at Chicago Fat Stock Show
Gene Wenger and Lowell Strong showed purebred Short horn steers among 30 entries from across the U S at the Chicago Fat Stock Show. Gene placed 15th with a calf earning 21.56 per hundred. Lowell 14th with a calf at 22.00 per hundred. Each netted about 100 more than county fair sale, covering show expenses and gaining experience.
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Gene Wenger
Lowell Strong
Chicago
U. S
Gene
Lowell
Community Club Meeting Postponed to December 20
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the Coffee Cup on Monday evening December 20 at 6 30. This is a postponement from the regular meeting date and includes the annual election of officers. The nominating committee was named at the November session. Members are asked to reserve dinner in advance.
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Elgin Community Club
Stage Husking Bee Brings Neighbors Together at Otis Rothlisberger
Otis Rothlisberger hosted a traditional husking bee drawing 27 men from ten teams. The event produced 27 loads of husked corn, marking a strong neighborly gesture and a successful season wrap.
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Otis Rothlisberger
Otis
West Union Merchant Dies of Heart Attack
H. V. Hurd, 62, manager of the Ben Franklin store in West Union, was found dead in the store basement Monday afternoon by his wife. Death attributed to a heart attack, a recurrence of an illness from three years ago. Services held at Decorah Tuesday morning.
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H. V. Hurd
Ben Franklin
West Union
Decorah
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John P. Berg
Cedar Falls
Appropriations Committee
Jake More
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iesistent Sa
Mrs. Keiser
Lyle Light
Nation Center
Laird Cline
Baltimore, Md
Washington, D. C
Olvin O. Olson
Texas Tech
Lubbick
Texas
Sgt
Sam Frieden
Fanny Frieden
Joseph Cahalan
Battery Place
Ose
Tonawanda
Ncpl
James A. Hermen
Det
Weingarten
Pic
Joseph E. Paulson
Camp White
Brady Paulson
Joseph
Portland
L. L. Rounds
Hassel
Wenger
Chas. Wenger
Cambria
John Hellum
New Camp
Donald Horan
Catharine Horan
Ft. Crook
Nebr
217Th General Hospital
5025
Ft. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Pfc
Frederick Schupbach
Sa. Aaft
Air Service Command
Orlando
Florida
Daryl Ross
Arlington
Ross
Ork
Henry County Court House
Hugh O'Neill
Clarion
O'Neill
Des Moines Oy
Borgeback
Warren County
Fort Des
Maines
Ration Board Directory
Masons and Stars
West Union Merchant
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