Iowa to Form Home Guard in State Emergency
Iowa Governor George A. Wilson announces a state home guard to be established at 14 cities including Waterloo and Des Moines. Gen. Matt Tinley will command a cadre of officers and 1,620 troops aged 18 to 50 with three year terms, uniforms provided but no pay unless called to duty. The unit mirrors the National Guard and aims to maintain law and order and internal security. The plan follows earlier administration proposals and includes specific enlistment rules and leadership appointments.
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Iowa
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Dubuque
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Fairfield
Waterloo
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Boone
Red Oak
Council Bluffs
Ida Grove
Sioux City
Sheldon
Matt Tinley
Selective Service Act
Home Guard
Tinley
Guard
National Guard
Henry Lockard Farm Sale Scheduled Near Wadena
The Echo lists Henry Lockard closing out sale at his farm three miles east of Wadena on Monday December 22. The sale includes 21 head of livestock with 17 cattle and 4 horses, plus farm machinery and feed.
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the Echo
Henry Lockard
Wadena
Navy relaxes physical standards for enlistments
The Navy Department announced a relaxation of enlistment physical requirements during the emergency. Recruits with varicose veins or hydrocele may be processed with on-site corrections, hernia applicants need IQ 75 or higher, and dental and minor conditions are waived or treated at training stations. Seasonal hay fever and nasal deformities may be accepted if not due to organic disease. underdeveloped applicants and minor surgical defects corrected within a month are allowed. Eligible applicants must have 18 natural teeth with at least two molars functioning and no more than four incisors missing.
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U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Navy Dept
Regular Navy
Notice to Correspondents and Advertisers Ahead of Holidays
Due to Christmas and New Year, Echo Enterprise will publish a day earlier for the next two weeks. Send copy at least a day early. Paper to be at Elgin and Clermont post offices by noon December 24 and 31. Rural patrons may pick up at the post office. Advertisers urged to call to reserve space.
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Echo Enterprise
Elgin
Clermont
Postoffice
Home Project Meeting at Mason Home
Mrs. Frank Christen and Mrs. Orlin Mason hosted a Home Project gathering at the Mason home on Thursday afternoon December 11. The lesson on Methods in Food Preparation was led by Mrs. Martin Hanson and Mrs. Martin Minihan, followed by contests and a delicious lunch served by the hostesses to a group of ladies including Mrs. Thos Pollock Mrs. Ben Dennler Mrs. Geo Leuchtenmacher and others.
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Frank Christen
Orlin Mason
the Home Project
Mason Home
Martin Hanson
Martin Minihan
Thos, Pollock
Ben Dennler
Geo. Leuchtenmacher
Martin Wenger
Ida Meyer
Mesdames John, Frank
Ernest Christen
Irene Minihan
Selmer Holm
Lucy Christen
Thompson Cables Getting Along Fine From Corregidor
Torwald Thompson of Corregidor Philippines cables his parents Mr and Mrs Thore Thompson Tuesday December 16 saying We are getting along fine Dont worry The message brings relief to the parents after little news from the island It notes Mr Thompson and Dale Minger of Wadena enlisted for service in the Philippines last summer and left for their destination promptly.
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Orwald Thompson
Corregidor
Philippine Islands
Thore Thompson
Progress Club Christmas Party at Klingman’s Café
Twenty one Progress Club members attended the annual Christmas dinner at Klingman’s cafe on Monday evening. Afterward they visited Genevieve Dunkle and Bonnie Curry’s home for a gift exchange and bingo.
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Progress Club
Klingman’s Cafe
Genevieve Dunkle
Bonnie Curry
County Red Cross Meeting Set at Court House
A county wide American Red Cross meeting will be held in the court house assembly room at 8 o clock p.m. Thursday December 8. The session will cover quotas for districts and wartime organization. Leaders from all sections are urged to attend.
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American Red Cross
Court House
Local residents named to 1942 grand jury list
Elgin man Ed Bauder and Clermont resident Wm. B. Miller are among the twelve chosen for the 1942 grand jury. They report January 12 and will meet as needed through the year. An advertising note appears at the end.
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Ed Bauder
Elgin
Wm. B. Miller
Clermont
B. Y. P. U. to Have Caroling Party
The Baptist church youth group hosts its annual caroling event Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The effort spreads Christmas cheer and is appreciated by recipients. Dr H H Wolf and son Howard Chas Capper and W C Falk traveled to Chicago on business Tuesday and expect to return Thursday afternoon.
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the Baptist Church
H. H. Wolf
Howard
Chas. Capper
W. C. Falk
Chicago
Christmas Programs Planned by Town Church and Schools
The December meeting of the Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship association will be held at Postville Thursday evening, Dec. 18. Kurt Hardt will be the guest speaker and his subject is Masonry in Germany. He is now an American citizen and was formerly a captain in the German army.
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Northeast Iowa
Capper Hatcheries Pre-Season Chick Sale Announced
Capper Hatcheries began mailing a bulletin announcing a pre season chick sale starting immediately and running until January 20. Prepaid orders by that date receive reduced prices and chicks may be delivered anytime during the hatching season. Capper focuses on four breeds White Leghorns White Rock Barred Rocks and White Wyandottes among a 15 breed regular line. The push comes as Uncle Sam seeks an all out poultry eggs drive and price stabilization. Eggs are emphasized for drying and shipment to Allied forces.
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Capper
Uncle Sam
California Bank Elevates Hanson to President
Arch W. Anderson announces Hanson’s promotion from junior vice president to president of California Bank. Hanson began as a teller in 1923 after starting in Elgin Iowa, rose through the ranks over 14 years, and has served as assistant treasurer of the University of Southern California. Day’s Daily News Los Angeles December 11, 1941.
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Fred 5. Hanson
California Bank
Arch W. Anderson
Hanson
Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Savings Bank
University of Southern California
Daily News
Los Angeles
Calif
Relief Initiatives Form Across States For China Aid
Relief for distressed China branches of United China Relief Inc are forming nationwide to solicit funds for food medical supplies and clothing for Chinese civilians. The effort seeks to aid women and children in families of those fighting Japan and invites individuals or groups to contact the Echo office for information.
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United China Relief Inc
Japan
Echo
Nydegger Family Relocates to Elgin Community
Mr and Mrs Fred Nydegger and daughter Hulda moved to Elgin last Thursday occupying a home bought last fall from Mrs F W Hughes They have a long history and have earned arrest They will be welcomed as Elgin citizens Reuben Nydegger has begun farming operations about a mile south of Elgin
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Fred Nydegger
Hulda
Elgin
F. W. Hughes
Helms Postpone Their California Trip This Year
Mr and Mrs H W Helms planned a California trip but delayed it after a letter from their son Don warned that conditions were uncomfortable since the war began. He added that many tourists already abroad were returning home, prompting the postponement.
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Helms
California
H. W. Helms
Don
Blackouts Stop Evening Out In Los Angeles
Mrs. F. W. Hughes writes from Los Angeles California that blackouts have kept them at home all week. She says driving without lights is dangerous and when the siren sounds everything stops, so staying in after dark is the best option.
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F. W. Hughes
Los Angeles
Calif
Busy Christmas Week Plans In Elgin
Christmas comes in a week as Elgin prepares a busy schedule. Santa visits the park Saturday at 2 30 pm with a music program and candy for kids, plus merchants give away 15 dollars in Defense Savings Stamps. A Dec 22 school party, Dec 24 gift party, and church programs on Christmas Eve are noted.
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Santa
Elgin
Merchants of Elgin
Elgin Park
The
Echo
More Like Christmas Weather With Light Snow
The past week has felt festive with light snow last Friday and temperatures near freezing. Roads are slippery mainly on town streets and side roads while state paving remains clear. Favorable weather this month has let farmers catch up on work delayed by wet fall conditions.
Auxiliary to Make Christmas Boxes for Soldiers
The American Legion and Auxiliary met December 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bovis with hostesses Mrs. C. B. Schori and Mrs. Wm. Baumgartner. They decided not to do local Christmas project work but to send Christmas cheer to all local soldiers. Address collection for servicemen was requested to Mrs. C. O. Tarkelsen, committee chair.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Dee
Walter Bovis
C. B. Schori
Wm. Baumegartner
C. O. Tarkelsen
No Tire Sales For 11 Days In War Time
U S director places an art prohibition on all new automobile tires and lubes except for top defense orders. The ban runs from December 11 to December 22 to curb a post attack consumer buying wave. Violators face severe penalties.
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U. S
Rubber & Rubber Products Division
Civilian Supply
U I U Christmas Concert Set On December 21
Upper Iowa will host its annual Christmas program on Sunday December 21 with a 4 30 p m vesper and an 8 p m evening concert in the college gymnasium The event features a 70 voice A Capella Choir and a 30 voice verse speaking choir.
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Upper Iowa
Stamps With Your Liquor At Towa Stores
Towa liquor outlets propose changing change into Savings Stamps with a plan mooted to require stamps equal to liquor purchases. Backers say the scheme could raise nearly two million dollars a month for defense, while opponents doubt enforcement and practicality.
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Towa Liquor
Towa
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Vital Statistics
State Health Department
Navy
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U.S
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Danial Boone
Feryland
Columbia
Home Project
Torwald Thompson
Progress Club Christmas Party
County Red Cross Meeting
Capper Hatcheries
China
Community Club
Elgin Business Men
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