All State Budgeting Seeks Savings in 1943 Plan
Governor Bourke Hickenlooper outlines budget cuts in his 1943 message to the legislature. He notes a $1,000,000 deficit without capital improvements and identifies possible savings from suspending the 1943 code printing, using 1942 license plates, renewing 1941-43 licenses, and keeping vacancies. He cites increased food costs and education needs at institutions in Town City Ames and Cedar Falls, and hints at savings from State Guard costs at Camp Dodge.
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Bourke
B. Hickenlooper
Statehouse Press Corps
Board of Control
Board of Education
Town City
Ames
Cedar Falls
Armed Service
Boni Druker
Army
Iowa State Guard
Camp Dodge
Community Club at Coffee Cup Deliberates War Effort
The Community Club met at the Coffee Cup with about 26 members present. Little new business emerged as several prior propositions stalled. Albert Schori promised more Farm Mobilization details relating to canning factories. B J Baumgartner outlined the War Bond drive for 1943, urging member involvement as drives split among smaller groups. Civic clubs focus on war efforts over local improvements for the duration.
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Albert Schori
B. J. Baumgartner
Tax Return Assistance Arranged For Patrons
The bank has arranged with Arthur Chapman to help patrons prepare 1942 Federal returns. Chapman will be at the bank all day then every Wednesday and Saturday with extra days by appointment. Call to schedule early to avoid delays as exemptions are reduced and a minimum charge applies.
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Arthur Chapman
Chapman
Fayette County Selective Service Board Meeting Change
Beginning Feb 12 1943 Fayette County Selective Service Board meetings will be held on Friday instead of Monday Local Board No F W Loftus chairman announces the change.
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Fayette County Selective Service Board
Fayette County Local Board No
F. W. Loftus
First Hatch at Cappers Monday
The first baby chicks for 1943 were taken off and shipped out Monday February 8. Mr Capper reported a very favorable hatch percentage. Operations began at the Franklin Street plant with plans to mostly confine work there while the former main plant will be used later during peak season.
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Capper
Franklin Street
State Tax Aid Visits Planned for Feb and March
Earl Marsh, auditor for the state tax commission, will be in Elgin at the town hall on Feb. 26 to assist taxpayers in making out their state returns. He will also be at the Farmers' Savings Bank at Clermont on March 36 for the same purpose.
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Earl Marsh
State Tax Commission
Elgin
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont
Another Pipeline Through Missouri
Alden Pinney reports Benton residents plan a second pipeline project a 20 inch line moving about 235000 barrels of oil daily with an estimated cost near 44 million dollars. The route runs from Houston Texas to Seymour Indiana.
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Alden Pinney
Benton, Mo
Houston
Texas
Seymour
Ind
Letter from Leonard Roberts in England 1943
Leonard Roberts writes from England on January 15 1943 to Mr Strauch thanking him for the hometown paper and explaining his newly updated Army address APO 305 New York City, U S Army. He describes travel through beautiful countryside, good health, and hopes to speak of home and experiences when they can meet.
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England
Mr. Strauch
Fpr
Iam
Pfc
Ephriam L. Roberts
Leonard Roberts
Soldiers' New Addresses Reported During War Movements
Pvt. Noah Metzger of Elgin is at Tobyhams Camp Fenn with the 487th Base HO and AB Squadron. Sheldon Kohls begins a twelve week ground radio course at San Diego Marine Corps Base Headquarters Co. Ley. Loftsgard brothers Clemens and Stanley now at Syracuse New York and Nashville Tennessee respectively. Corp Edward Klingman redesignated as a striper with 22 AD Gp OCAD Oklahoma City.
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Noah Metzger
Elgin
Tobyhams
Fenn
487Th
Sheldon Kohls
Signal Battalion
Headquarters Co
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
Mel- Jien Loftsgard
Clemens B. Loftsgard
Army Air Base
Syracuse
N. Y
Stanley L. Loftsgard
AARCC
Nashville
Tenn
Eddie
Corp
Edward J. Klingman
Trk. Co
OCAD
Oklahoma City
Okla
Letter From Virtus Yack Camp Chaffee Ark Feb 1 1943
The correspondent describes life at Camp Chaffee Arkansas during World War II, noting weekly Echo newspaper deliveries, four Elgin pals, improving weather, and a resolute attitude about service. He mentions the 14th Armored Division's emergence, travel updates for fellow soldiers, and a new newspaper circulation rule restricting overseas mail without a soldier's written request certified by a commanding officer.
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Camp Chaffee
Auk
Rich
14Th Armored Division
Announcement of Point Ration Plan Nears Effect
The Echo-Enterprise reports staffing shortages as Uncle Sam calls Robert Kohler to service. Newspapers face reduced type, tighter deadlines, and reduced ads to sustain publication. Editors urge early copy and coordinated community support to maintain standards.
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Robert Kohler
Uncle Sam
Echo-Enterprise
Legion and Auxiliary To Meet Next Wednesday
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday February 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Schori with Clara Muehlenthaler as assisting hostess.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
C. B. Schori
Clara Muehlenthaler
Local Servicemen News and New Addresses
Lt. Norman H Amundson at Camp Haan Calif promoted to 1st Lieut and awarded silver bars. Stanley Gunsten writes from Camp Crowder Mo. James Anderson promoted to corporal. Sgt. Fritjof Blockhus overseas, wife Faylin Kay with his parents. Pvt. Donald Gress changes address to New Orleans. Pvt. Keith Kohler now at Foster Field Texas. James M Rounds graduates at Luke Field Ariz. Pvt. Reuben Butikofer takes 15 day furlough at McCord Field Wash. Harold Conner returns to Great Lakes Ill for 48 hour leave. Cadet Jack Dibble transfers to LeMars Iowa after Cornell College training. Remember scrap slaps Japs. Sock ’em.
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Norman H. Amundson
Camp Haan
Calif
Martin Amundson
Stanley Gunsten
Rev
G. Gunsten
Clermont
Missouri
Stanley Gunston
U. S. Army
Sven Blockhus
Donald Gress
Clara Gress
Donald W. Gress
Co. C
Texas
James M. Rounds
Luke Field
Phoenix
Ariz
Geo. P. Rounds
Reuben Butikofer
McCord Field
Washington
Albert Butikofer
Harold Conner
Great Lakes
Elgin
Jack Dibble
E. H. Dibble
Cornell College
LeMars
Iowa
Careful Spending of Points in Wartime Rationing
Local War Price and Rationing Board chairman Johns explained the forthcoming point system for canned fruits and vegetables aimed at fair share and conservation. Households will use War Ration Book Two stamps, tear out exact point amounts, and note points do not change with price. Each household member receives 48 points per rationing period, with blue stamps A B C valid initially and red stamps queued for future meat rationing.
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W, Lp
Johns
Mr. Johns
Kohler Ordered to Report for Active Duty in Minneapolis
Robert E. Kohler, who enlisted as an aviation cadet in Minneapolis about nine months ago, was ordered to report for active duty there on Friday February 12. Sworn in August 12, 1942, he awaits call after a six month gap and will undergo reevaluation. If passed, he will be indoctrinated and sent to Loras College, Dubuque, for training, with a probable next move to Iowa City where a Naval Aviation Reserve unit is stationed.
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Robert E. Kohler
Minneapolis
Loras College
Dubuque
Iowa City
Naval Aviation ‘Reserve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virtus Yack
Pvt
Hg. Co
A. R. U.S. Army Camp Chaffee, Ark
Jack Adrian
Orange
Donald J. Horan
Med
Fort Crooks
Nebraska
C. B. Kittleson
CAAB
Columbia
Catalina
Henry Kittleson
Toby
U.S
Clifford C. Gisleson
Tech
Gus Port Field
Floyd Griesinger
Ole Benson
Marfa
Fred Griesinger
Independence
Echo
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