Interim Iowa Legislature committee reports on retirement reform
The interim retirement and reform committee, composed of five senators and five representatives, presents an 11 point report to guide the next legislature. It urges mechanisms to fill vacancies, reviews Board of Control needs, and seeks continued funding for capital improvements at state institutions amid wartime costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Diterim
Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Echiediene
Martin D. van Oosterhout
Orange City
E. E. Poston
Corydon
Walter Dietz
Walcott
George L. Scott
West Union
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
LeRoy 5
Lucas
Board of Control
Cherokee
Independence
Mt. Pleasant
Woodward
Eldora
Toledo
Mitchellville
Davenport
Oakdale
Yowa
Sugar Rations Unchanged for Six Week Period
The Office of Price Administration announces sugar rations stay at three pounds for the next six weeks. Sugar stamp No. 10 valid from December 18 to January 1 will be used.
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Office of Price Administration
Many Capons Sold Locally This Fall
J Mulford of Independence Produce Co reports purchase of over 3000 capons locally in two weeks. Birds weighed up to 12 1 2 pounds, average near 9 pounds. Dealeys paid a premium of six to ten cents per pound over common poultry. Farmers adopt this method for extra revenue. Largest capon payout went to Mrs Harold Bennett of Clermont at 2325 79 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mulford
Independence Produce Co
Mulford
Harold Bennett
Clermont
Canners Conference Attended in Chicago by Albert Schori
Albert Schori spent the first three days of the week in Chicago attending a special conference of canning factory executives and government officials. The event aimed to assess government needs for the canning season and coordinate plans, distinct from the regular national convention.
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Albert Schori
Chicago
E. S. Names Its Officers for Coming Year
E. S. officers elected last Wednesday evening include Mrs H H Wolf as Worthy Matron C B Schori as Worthy Patron Elizabeth McMillan as Associate Matron A M Weibel as Associate Patron Mrs W C Falk as secretary Mrs R P Strauch as treasurer Mrs Lyle Light as Conductress Mrs Arthur Yearous as Associate Conductress The incoming Worthy Matron will appoint the rest of the officers and installation will likely be held at the regular meeting on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S
H. H. Wolf
C. B. Schori
Elizabeth McMillan
Asso
A. M. Weibel
W. C. Falk
R. P.strauch
Lyle Light
Arthur Yearous
Dieppe raiders now in North Africa push
The Kness brothers Ted Sgt Lester and Sgt Marvin of Audubon who fought at Dieppe remain together in the major North Africa campaign as seasoned veterans join the new offensive.
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Kness Brothers
Ted
Sgt
Lester
Mar‘vin
Audubon
Dieppe
North Africa
With Our Men in Uncle Sam's Service
Letters from desertered townsfolk reveal service members with six weeks in training, cooking school feats of 2500 pounds of turkey, various reassignments and promotions. Don McCoy serves near Visalia while Jack McCoy writes from Treasure Island. Several others join camps, Navy, Air Corps, and Parachute Infantry units across the country with moves to Fort Benning and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Jack) McCoy
Treasure Island
Calif
Don
Visalia
McCoy
Berazut
Idaho
Tofield Heck
Shippy
el- Hin
Camp Dodge
Fayette’ County
Elgin
Reuben L. Schupbach
Melvin O. Boleyn
Clifton E. Halzer
Oelwein
Geo. Halzer
Dean R. DeSart
Marana
Tucson
Ariz
Howard Strong
Navy
Des Moines
Officers’ Training School
Supt
C. J. Robinson
Gerald Schori
Miami Beach
Florida
Air Corps
Aafsat
Fairgrounds
Orlando
Pfc
Ollard Loftsgard
Holy, Co
Parachute Inf
Fort Benning
Georgia
Brees Eto O Slemmont
Minneapolis
Minn
Air Corps of the Navy
Iowa City
Fred Reitz
California
Iowa
Fred
Kenneth Schori
Rose Reitz
Las Robles
Pasadena
Pfe
Clarence T. Thorson
Pomona
Sam J. Frieden
308Th Army
Community Club reports large fall junk drive surplus
The Monday meeting at Evans' heard H W Falb report a fall junk drive netting 299.64 after 22.11 expenses from 321665 in donations. Funds will cover 226 to U S O and the rest held in reserve. Plans for a free Christmas show and treats for enrollees were discussed. Veterans noted in new roles of C B Schori and Secretary Paul Zoschke.
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H.W. Falb
Evans
Elgin State Bank
H. W
G. H. Falk
Chas, O'Neill
R. P. Strauch
Allenitaren
C. B. Schori
Paul Zoschke
West Union choir to present The Messiah concert
A group of singers from West Union and nearby areas will perform The Messiah at the West Union High School auditorium on Sunday December 20 at 8 00 p m directed by Mrs Wood of West Union.
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West Union
West Union High School
Wood
Pie Baka Cooka Honorary Cookery Fraternity Member Returns
Local servicemen write home with updates from overseas and in country postings. Carol Wilson spends a three day furlough with parents Silas and wife. Ephraim L. Roberts in Ireland describes letters to Co. D 58rd Med Bn APO 813. Harold Dennler of the Marines overseas but location undisclosed. Mans across desert maneuvers. Gordon Zurbriggen in U. S. Navy in port after three week voyage with blood poisoning on a hand and temporary non active duty status. Readers urged to send news of servicemen and report address changes promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Pvt
Ephriam L. Roberts
Ireland
Co. D
APO
P.M
New York
N. Y
U.S. Army
Harold Dennler
Albert Dennler
Millien J
Mark
Co. A
Desert Maneuvers
APO 6
Los Angeles
Calif
Ben J. Eurth
Army Air Base
Richmond
Virginia
Echo Office
Gordon Zurbriggen
U.S. Navy
Blackout drill shows near total darkness across towns
Fire chiefs Anson Priest Cler k Mont and Fred Wede of Elgin report near perfect blackout Monday night from 10:00 to 10:20. Residents complied, lights off in basements and upper floors when warned, traffic halted at town lines, and downtown crowds sheltered indoors. Wardens to maintain duties for real alarms, with emphasis on practical identification and serious preparation.
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Midwest States
Anson Priest
Clerk Mont
Fred Wede
Elgin
Priest
Legion
Creamery Report in This Issue at Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co annual report appears in this issue. The complete report reached secretary Lyle Light on December 5, delaying submission to patrons until then. Gross income rose again due to a stronger market for products while expenses stayed near prior averages, indicating another good year. old officers have all been re elected and shown at the end of the financial report.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Ca
Lyle Light
To Aid Farm Machinery Repair Program
The Fayette county Farm Bureau held a meeting at the M. W. A. hall in Fayette Tuesday to discuss plans for conserving farm machinery and join the program for repairing some. County civic leaders and others who might be interested were invited to attend. Due to the scarcity of farm machinery a program of this kind is imperative.
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Fayette
Chimney Fire Threatens Farmstead Near Elgin
Sam Dennler family southeast of Elgin faced a chimney fire last Friday with sparks flying over the farmstead. Elgin firemen and neighbors responded quickly. Dennler notes calm winds spared a larger disaster. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Grether visited Mrs. Grether’s sister Esther Trudo in West Union last Thursday. Want ads get results, Try ona.
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Sam Dennler
Elgin
Mr. Dennler
Hans Grether
West Union
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