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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
3
Agnes Paulson is listed as local editor and member of Iowa and national press associations. The note indicates mail matter registration at Clermont Iowa in Fayette County under the 1952 act, reflecting newspaper logistics and professional affiliations.
Republicans push for an uninstructed delegation as Chicago talks proceed. Rumors link J R Bahne Eldora publisher to a gubernatorial bid. Henry Active John Henry of Council Bluffs returns as Des Moines Willkie for President office manager. Thornburg silence fuels the latest nickname rumor G Thornburg. Gates open with Gov. Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Blue announcing runs for senate and governor respectively. National Farm Institute set for Des Moines Feb 18-19 features Monte Gomes and Chang Lok Chen on postwar global agriculture. The program covers world viewpoints and Midwest perspectives on world agriculture and national outlook.
Bank deposits rise despite continued war loan drive as households shift savings into government securities. Officials report steady liquidity while public subscription remains strong amid wartime finance efforts.
Treasury extends deadline for Series EB bond quotes as Iowa banks report 906.6 million dollars in deposits by December 31 1943 up 30 percent from 1942. Statewide E bond quotas face difficulty meeting goals while gubernatorial and legislative candidacies become uncertain and absentee ballots for overseas voters must file by March 17.
Gilbert Hanson of the 339 Btry 88 Division mustered out at Camp Dodge after serving overseas since last August. He served in France about 200 miles from Paris for several months without front line action. Real estate dealer I C Halverson relosed two deals, selling William Mecklenberg’s 240 acre farm to John Nelson and then Frank Pringle’s residence near the post office to Jens Hauge. Bert Graver traveled to Cedar Rapids for a Rock Island Safety First meeting. Frank Rounds underwent appendicitis surgery at Postville Hospital and is recovering well. Pvt Chas Schweinerus of the athletic insurance unit arrived at Camp Dodge with other Iowa soldiers on a casual train. he was the neighborhood’s sole representative onboard.
Francisco Coronado led cattle and sheep herds into New Mexico in 1540 as Spanish colonists expanded ranching. By 1850 a thriving trade connected California with regional herds, shaping early livestock commerce in the Southwest.
Halver Reierzon, 64, born Oct 30 1879 in Clayton County, died Feb 3 1944 at his brother Ole Reijerson’s home in Marion Township after three years of heart illness. He never married, lived with Ole, worked as laborer, baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran church. Funeral Tuesday at East Clermont with Rev. Nesset. burial in East Clermont cemetery. Survived by three fathers Lars Tom Ole and siblings, plus nieces and nephews. sister Mrs Lars Larson preceded him in 1942.
The notice states Certificates no longer needed for the Towns ration calendar and outlines deadlines for B C and A book holders, coupon validity through spring 1944, and stamps with ink requirements on coupons. It warns consumers to stay within allotments as no extra fuel oil is available and lists various stamps and validity dates.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during the death and burial of Ole Reierson. Fayette county high school notes report Clermont girls defeating Arlington 58 28, Clermont boys losing to Elgin, Clermont girls winning the Fayette county tournament for the third straight year with two trophies, and a sectional loss to Lamont 33 31.
The fragment references coupon 181 remaining valid for 80 days with notice to be given and a No 1 Airplane Stamp with 1 part bonk for 1 pals, expiration date to be announced.
A garbled note hints at a Mann feature tied to a maximum effort or event, suggesting tensions within a coat alliance as stakeholders scramble for control and clarity amid unclear wording and potential fringe disputes.
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