Rural radio access debated by FCC hearing panel
Farm groups led by the National Grange and National Farmers Union pressed the FCC to secure more farm programming and better timing. They argued 10 million rural listeners lack adequate daytime service and night access, while land grant university stations face cutoffs on clear channels. Industry lawyers defended allocations as evolving but offered little new evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
National Grange
National Farmers Union
National Council of Farmer Co-operatives
FCC
Clear Channel
Department of Agriculture
John Baker
USDA
M. L. Wilson
Baker
Anderson
Farm, Home Hour
Farm and Home Hour
Farm Organizations
Farm Machines
Russell Smith
Farmers Union
C. Maurice Wieting
Co-operatives
Laula Wilson
The
Grange
Paul Porter
Porter
Continental
United States
Issues Develop for Fall Campaign in Iowa
The 1847 session of the Town legislature is eleven months away but issues are crystallizing for the fall campaign. Key questions include administration of board of control institutions and liquor policy. A mass escape from the Eldora Iowa Training School has raised concerns over the board’s structure, with proposals to replace it with a part time board similar to the board of education. Liquor remains a campaign and legislative flashpoint, with liquor-by-the-drink proposed for Polk county and other counties by the Young Democrats, while the Anti-Saloon League vows to push anti liquor legislation. A local option measure passed in 1945 stalled in the house. Governor Blue’s appointment of Herbert Hauge to the board of control may signal a move toward eliminating the full-time board, though Hauge’s term runs to mid-1947 and needs senate confirmation. Republican incumbents appear set to run. Democrats have not yet fielded many, though A. J. Loveland and Mayor David Nevin are mentioned as potential contenders. (Continued to Page 6)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Iowa Training School For
Eldore
Board of Education
Polk County
Herbert Hauge
Des Moines
D. R. McCreery
Albernett
Hauge
Robert D. Blue
Senate
Blue
McCreery
Engagement Announcement for Isabel Elliott Kohler
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Elliott of West Mansfield Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Isabel to Russell Kohler of Detroit Michigan son of Mrs. Ethel Kohler of Elgin. The wedding will take place early in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Elliott
West Mansfield
Ohio
Isabel
Russell Kohler
Detroit
Mich
Ethel Kohler
Elgin
Heck Couple Bid Farewell With Neighbor Party
Mr and Mrs Heck and Mr and Mrs Tofield Heck hosted a farewell gathering Sunday evening at their home in Illyria township. Neighbors shared games and a luncheon after visiting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rewben Hackmann, Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger, Mr and Mrs Guy Probert, Mr and Mrs Martin Davis, Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob and families, Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger and others. The Heck family has lived in the community for 25 years before moving to a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tofield Heck
Rewben- Hackmann
Lester Wenger
Guy Probert
Martin Davis
Alfred Jacob
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Bertha
Johnny
Lester Pulfer
Heck
Illyria Township
Eighteen Year Old Registrants in January 1946
A list of 18 year old registrants for January includes George Thomas Bovis of Elgin Allen James Olson of Clermont William Nelson Jr of Clermont Merle Norman Anderson of Elgin Duane fidrew Gage of Wadena Eugene Edward Wenger of Elgin Also listed local servicemen who never registered until discharge Ray Herwig Jr of Wadena Walter Francis Becker of Clermont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas Bovis
Elgin
Allen James Olson
Clermont
Northeast Iowa Press Assn to Meet in Postville Friday
The Northeast Iowa Press association holds its annual meeting in Postville Friday afternoon this week. Formed 15 years ago in Postville, the group has since met there every February to elect officers and discuss press issues. G. M. Wiley of Sumner is president and C. I. M. Westerfield of West Union is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Postville
G.M. Wiley
Sumner
C. I M. Westerfield
West Union
Death of Rex Stark at 48 in Des Moines
Mrs Rex Stark mourns husband Rex Stark who died at home in Des Moines last Wednesday aged 48 He had served as sales promotion manager for Meredith Publishing Co since 1926 His wife Helen Nicklaus and daughter Deborah a Vassar student survive Funeral services were held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Stark
Des Moines
Meredith Publishing Co
Helen Nicklaus
Deborah
Vassar College
Elgin Ladies Study Club Meets at Gladys Grimes Home
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club met at Gladys Grimes' home on Tuesday evening February 5 with fifteen members present. Augusta Schori presented an interesting paper on Boy Scouts and plans were made for the next meeting on February 19 at the Baptist church parlors at 7 o'clock with a dinner for members and husbands as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Gladys Grimes
Augusta Schori
Community Club to Meet at Coffee Cup Next Monday
Elgin Community Club members are reminded of the regular February meeting to be held at the Coffee Cup next Monday evening February 11 at 6 30. Please make dinner reservations early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
News of Our Men in Uniform Discharges and Returns
Discharged relatives and servicemen return home from camps and overseas. Louis Gilbert of Clermont and James Gilbert of Clermont receive discharges from Camp Kilmer New Jersey and Ft Sam Houston Texas respectively after overseas service. Harold Conner Ph M returns from China service via Minneapolis. Friedrich brothers Raymond and Jacob Jr. reach APO 75 Luzon in or near Manila for boot training. Gordon Schupbach and Lawrence Gehring Jr. finish boat training in San Diego and plan leave visits home. Others report expected discharge at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and home arrivals from occupation duty in Japan. Glen Schupbach and Walter Bovis Jr. heading toward home leaves while Capt Gerald Seheri and Mrs. Kohler’s son touch base from Chicago and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gilbert
Oscar Gilbert
Clermont
Camp Killimer
New Jersey
James Gilbert
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Gordon Schupbach
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
San Diego
Calif
Anna Schupbach
Lawrence Gehring Jr
E& — Weithorn
Pic
Everett Weithorn
Monona
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Everett
Camp Roberts
Philippine Islands
Japan
Military Police
Marguerite Schupbach
Viola Blake Runs for Fayette County Clerk of Courts
Mrs. Viola Blake of West Union announces Democratic candidacy for Fayette County Clerk of Courts. Widow of Dean Blake a Navy serviceman killed July 3, 1943, she is daughter of Warren and Joyce and mother of Mary Deann. Former deputy clerk 1940 to 1943, she now works in an abstract office in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Blake
West Union
Fayette County
Blake
Dean Blake
Maynard and Hawkeye
U.S. Navy
Warren E. Joyce
Mary Deann
West Union High School
Gates Business College
Waterloo
Martin M. Cooney
W. H. Antes
A. C. Peterson
Stocks and Grain January 1 1946 In-Store Totals
Stored in all positions on January 1, 1946, wheat stocks reached 689 million bushels, corn 1.976 billion, oats 1.077 billion, barley 192 million, and rye 1,412 million. Wheat stocks fell 17 percent from 1945, corn down about 11 percent from last year and 2 percent from January 4 1944, oats rose 6 percent from a year earlier.
United Service Women Final Meeting Set at Klingman Home
The United Service Women will hold a final meeting at the home of Mrs. Ed Klingman on Wednesday afternoon February 18. All members are requested to be present if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Ed Klingman
West Union Hospital Trustees Organize Meeting
The North Fayette County hospital fund trustees organized at West Union last week. R M Westerfield was elected chairman, Ant Herrling vice-chairman, and Alfred Baechler secretary treasurer. The board received an initial donation of 1050 dollars from the West Union War Chest committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fayette County Hospital Fund
West Union
West Union War Chest Committee
R. M. Westerfield
Ant Herrling
Wadena
Alfred Baechler
Clermont
Wil
Fayette County Spelling Contest Set for March 16
The Fayette county spelling bee will be held Saturday March 16 1946 in the assembly room of the court house at West Union Four county newspapers will judge The University of Upper Iowa will supply a faculty member to pronounce words All elementary schools invited Registration 50 cents funds used to cover contestants travel to the state contest in Des Moines on April 13 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Oelwein Register
Fayette County Union
Elgin Echo
University of Upper Iowa
Des Moines
Important Fire Department Meeting in Elgin
Notice calls all Elgin firemen to assembly at the town hall Thursday February 7 at seven o clock. The department reports vacancies and seeks volunteers to boost the force to full strength. presencia urged to attend and report as a willing fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Town Hall
Rev Stoeri Continues at Baptist Church Services
Rev Thomas Stoeri returns as guest speaker at the Baptist church with nightly talks at 8 pm except Saturday, ending Friday February 15. The preacher's long ministry is cited as a source of spiritual richness, inviting all to attend and receive blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stoeri
the Baptist Church
Frieday
Stoeri
Postville Man Appointed Deputy Sheriff in Allaree County
Ben Martindale formerly with the military police in the Sein Pacific was appointed deputy sheriff of Allaree county by Sheriff Peter Hendrickson a week ago Monday. Hendrickson himself had been deputy prior to taking the sheriff’s post after the late Leonard Bulman was shot at Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Martindale
Sein Pacific
Aheritf
Allaree County
Peter Hendrickson
Leonard Bulman
Postville
Hendrickson
Masons Meet Next Tuesday at Silverleaf Lodge
A. F. and A. M. will hold its February meeting next Tuesday the 12th with attendance encouraged from all sessions. Gladys Feller of Waterville spent the weekend with her parents and has taught in Water ville schools for two weeks. Mrs K J Meyer and Nancy of Calmar visit the Schori home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverleaf Lodge A. F. & A. M
al Sessions
Gladys Feller
Waterville
Henry Feller
K. J. Meyer
Nancy
Calmar
C. B. Schori
Fayette County Organizes Soils District Meeting Planned
Fayette farmers will organize a soils district at a Friday meeting February 8 at 1 30 p m at the Legion hall in Fayette. Iowa Soil Conservation Committee Chairman Earl Elija will explain formation steps, petition thresholds, hearings, and referendums while officials discuss county plans and federal support to aid contouring drainage and cropping. About 120 farmers are expected. three commissioners will be elected to oversee activities.
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Fayette County
Earl Elija
Iowa Soil Conservation Committee
Iowa
State Soil Conservation Commission
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Soil ‘Conservation Service
Nutling
Solls
Suils
Suis
Nading
Reynold Strong
Begin
Kenneth Johnson
Auporn
DeWitt Hoffman
Westgate
Glen Bennington
Fayette
Arnold Kuennen
West Union
Kermit Teig
F. S.A
Harold Brownell
AAA
Ingeds
Fayette Uniiity Porm
Towne Alup
Progress Club Valentine Party Held At Local Home
Progress Club members gathered Monday evening at the home of Delila Krindtsen with Genevieve Dunkle Ethel Thoman and Hileen Krueger assisting. Hearts provided the entertainment and prizes went to Gerene Schultz and Cleyla Rosenow. Re freshments were served by the hostesses. Two guests Mia LeRoy Steele and Mrs. Robert Kohler attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Delila Krindtsen
Genevieve Dunkle
Ethel Thoman
Hileen Krueger
Hearts
Gerene Schultz
Cleyla Rosenow
Mia. LeRoy Steele
Robert Kohler
Mrs Wenger visits mother in Wa dena during illness
Mrs Chris Wenger traveled to Wa dena Saturday to be with her mother Mrs Matt Frey who has been ill. She planned to return home by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Wenger
Wadena
Matt Frey
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WU Wathiveten
Bures
Estern
Roor
John M. Grimes
Jbe
B. B. Hickenlooper
W. G. C. Bagley
A. J. Loveland
David Nevin
Ottumwa
Mr. and
Mrs. Heck
N. E. Iowa Press Assn
Elgin Ladies’ Study Club
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Harold Conner
Ph. M
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
China
Friederich Brothers
Raymond
Jacob, Jr
Apo
San Francisco
Luzon
Manila
States
Keith ‘Kohler
Fort Leaynworth
EMI/c
Glen Schupbach
Galveston
Glen
USS
Success
Albert Schori
Chicago
Gerald Seheri
Walter Bovis, Jr
West Coast
Clerk of Courts
Mrs
West Union Hospital Trustees Organize
Elgin Fire Department
Baptist Church
Masons
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