Intrigue Looms in Iowa Political Delegates Process
The piece analyzes Republican precinct county and state conventions shaping delegate selection for Chicago. It notes hopes for an uninstructed national delegation and potential Dewey Willkie or Bricker leanings. It also mentions Democratic timing, military absentee ballots, a reform probe at Anamosa, and Gillette’s reelection considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubblican
Chicago
Willkie
Dewey
MacArthur
Bricker
Gas Coupon Penalties Under OPA Rules
Officials warn that gas coupon misuse will trigger penalties under the OPA. Dealers must reject irregular coupons and charge backs will apply to invoices. Citizens are urged to endorse coupons immediately and keep them intact until gas purchases are completed.
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Kraie
OPA
Bond sale falls short of Elgin-Wadena quota
B J Baumgartner reported yesterday morning that bond sales for the Elgin Wadena territory totaled 97000, about 8000 short of the 105000 goal. The shortage stems from individual purchases. closing time has been advanced. Purchases through February 22 will count, and can be processed via the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. Public urged to buy at earliest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Baumgartner
Elgin-Wadena
Federal iReserve Bank
Chicago
Boies Capper Dies in Florida After Ill Health
Chas Capper learned Tuesday that his brother Boies Capper died in St. Petersburg Florida in the morning after months of ill health that led to his resignation as Postmaster at Postville last year. Surviving are Mrs. Capper, two sisters Mrs Susan Young and one brother Chas Capper. Mrs Capper expected to arrive with the body Saturday. funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at Schutte funeral home Postville with burial in Elgin Cemetery. Postville American Legion to conduct military services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Capper
Boies
St. Petersburg
Florida
Postville
Capper
Susan Young
Chas, Capper
Chas, Capper; ‘Hl. Gin
Schutte Funeral Home
Elgin Cemetery
Bake Sale At Town Hall To Aid War Effort
The Elgin United Service Women’s Organization hosts a bake sale at the town hall this Saturday afternoon February 16 to aid the war effort. Members solicit donations of food items to raise funds for quilts fracture pillows and handkerchiefs needed urgently by servicemen families and friends urged to contribute.
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Elgin
Firemen Invite Your Patronage at Dance Tuesday
The Elgin firemen hold their annual dance next Tuesday evening at the Elgin opera house with the Nite Hawks performing. Advance ticket sales are under way and the public is urged to buy at least one ticket to support firefighters who serve without pay for fires.
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Elgin Firemen
Elgin Opera House
Nite Hawks
Uniform News Of Our Men and Women On Active Duty
Female Navy recruit Almaan Schreiner of Elgin becomes petty officer third class after graduating from the Naval Training School for Women in Cedar Falls. Awaiting active duty orders within the continental U.S., she trained in shorthand typing naval correspondence records and current events. Also noted are furlough updates for Cpl James A Hermen and Marine Pvt Truman A Paulson, plus Sgt Fridjalf Blockhus returning to England and other service moves, visits, and shore leaves in Iowa news.
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Almaan Schreiner
Martin Hanson
Elgin
U.S. Navy
Naval Training School
Iowa State’ Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
United States
Military Family Notices From Fort Bliss to Farragut Idaho
Address details for Pfe Dean L Jacob at Fort Bliss Texas and family moves. New address for Wm R Belschner at Camp Waldron Farragut Idaho. Reuben Schupbach visited by mother Anna, his brother Glen. Leon Lofisgard 2/c on 22 day leave from Mare Island after Hawaiian service, visiting sister Georgana. Norman Gilbert A S Co 151 44 Camp Hill USNTS Farragut Idaho with Navy training update.
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Wm. R. Belschner
Camp Waldron
Farragut
Idaho
Leon Lofisgard
Clermont
Hawaiian Islands
Mare Island
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Georgana Loftsgard
Norman Gilbert
U. S. Navy
A. S. Co
Camp Hill
USNTS
Alvin Johnson Lands Somewhere in Pacific Islands
Dear Folks, I am now in a new home in the Pacific islands after a long boat ride. The weather is wet and hot, jungle covers the land, and cocoanut trees line the beaches. Natives are dark and fairly educated, earning 26 cents a day while carrying ammunition. the Japs once held this place.
Nelson-Ruroden Sale Tops Cattle Prices at $98
The Nelson Estate sale reports cows averaging 89 to 96 cents with a top bid of 98 dollars for a top cow. Oats sold from 81 to 89 cents and hay ranged from 7.25 to 7.75 dollars. Pullets sold at 1.15 dollars as Mrs. Nelson and daughter Tena move to St Olaf. Herbert C. Rowe resigns after 52 years as township clerk in Hesper.
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Nelson
Ruroden Urday
Penn
Tena
St. Olaf
Herbert C. Rowe Af
Earl Kiple Seeks Mustering Out Pay Applications
Earl Kiple adjutant says last week received mustering out pay applications from the state adjutant. These are for men and women honorably discharged from active duty in the armed services. To complete the blanks an honorable discharge or certificate of service must be presented.
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Earl Kiple
Capper Hatchery Sets First Eggs for 1944 on Saturday
Capper Hatchery begins the 1944 chick season with higher advance orders than prior years. Incubators started on Saturday February 12, with first chicks due around March 8. The Franklin Street hatchery opened first and the main plant will be used later as capacity fills. Hatchery capacity remains essentially the same as last year with no changes in incubators.
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Franklin Street
Richard Krueger Holds Cold Weather Auction Sale
Richard Krueger conducted a well attended sale despite a winter cold snap. Top cow sold for 126 dollars, several animals above 100, a team of horses 212 dollars, pigs 160 pounds brought 23.50, sows 84, White Giant pullets 1.40 each, hay 9.50 per ton, corn 94 cents, oats 83 cents. Machinery sold well. Krueger plans to move to Washington, farm rented to Lester Wenger. Clif Kittleson and John F. Miller clerked for Farmers Savings Bank. Thompson and Waters auctioned. Echo- Enterprise handled advertising.
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Richard Krueger
Krueger
State of Washington
Lester Wenger
Clif Kittleson
John F. Miller
Farmers Savings Bank
Thompson and Waters
Echo- Enterprise
Elgin Order of the Eastern Star Family Picnic
Members of the Elgin Chapter O E S arrange a family picnic supper on Tuesday evening February 22 at 6 30. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and table service. A short program will follow and the event will end in time for those who wish to attend the firemen dance.
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Elgin
O.E. S
Fayette County Board of Education Meets for Routine Session
The Fayette County Board of Education met at the courthouse on Monday to transact routine affairs in their regular session. Members listed include W. H. Antes, B. J. Baumpartner, Ray A. Bell, Gus L. Belschner, FE. A. Billings, Leo Coleman, D. R. Roberts as superintendent and chairman.
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Fayette County Board of Education
Court House
W. Hantes
West Union
B. J. Baumpartner
Elgin
Ray A. Bell
Oelwein
Gus L. Belschner
Hawkeye
FE. A
Purchases J I Phillips residence east of the depot
Mrs Laurence Knudison has contracted to buy the J I Phillips residence just east of the depot, a six room modern house now tenanted by the Leon Shepard family, with possession set for March 1. The tenants will need to relocate amid Elgin’s tight housing market. Two Tama boys received pavement sweeping punishment for breaking glass bottles on the highway, a remedy chosen over juvenile court, and the cleanup was completed promptly to avoid tire damage.
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Laurence Knudison
J. I. Phillips
Leon Shepard
Elgin
Tama
Community Club Dinner Hears Electricity Talk in Clermont
About ninety high school and eighth grade boys attended the Community Club meeting at the Elgin school house. Fr Vernon Peters of Clermont explained electricity as "juice," showed Westinghouse films, and demonstrated equipment. A Youth Center idea gained support and a joint meeting plan with Clermont was proposed to use school gyms as gathering spots.
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Elgin
Westinghouse
Peters
Christian
Jack Gehring
Fr. Peters
Clermont
Valentine Party Hosted by Progress Club at Baum Home
Janet Krohn hosted a Progress Club Valentine party at the B J Baumgartner home assisted by Ruth Mardarf Louisr Lantz and Delila Knudtson. Hearts provided entertainment with prizes won by Eva Mae Frieden and Mac Anderson. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Feb 28 with Helen Muehnthaler.
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Janet Krohn
Progress Club
B. J. Baumgartner
Ruth Mardarf
Louisr Lantz
Delila Knudtson
Hearts
Eva Mae Frieden
Mac Anderson
Helen Muehnthaler
Echo Enterprise Sale Calendar at Clermont Auction
Saturday February 13 features livestock and farm machinery with Larson and Stall at the southeast Clermont city limits. The three day program expands February 18 to 19 in Des Moines with international agriculturists Monte Gomes Chang Lok Chen and leaders from National Farmers Union and National Farm Institute.
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Larson & Stall
Clermont
Farmers Sayings Bank
Thompson & Waters
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
Monte Gomes
Chang-Lok Chen
Republic of China
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Oscar Helme
Marcus Farmer
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Iowa
Wayne M. Ropes
Ropes
Anamosa
B. B. Hickenlooper
R. W. Nebergall
Division of Criminal Investigation
Wight
Gillette
Tas
Guy M. Gillette
Washington
Jake 5
More
Boies Capper
St. Petersburg, Flan
U. Si.w. Q
Town Hall
Jim” Hermen
Cpl
James A. Hermen
Arthur Hermen
Weingarten
Geo. Paulson
U. S. Ammunition Depot
LM - Nad
Hawthorne
Nevada
Pfo
Truman A. Paulson
England
Fridijaf Blockhus
Sven Blockhus
North Africa
Mediterranean
Ernest . Sampson
States
Ernest Holt
Charles City
Holt
John Sampson
Lyle Light
Great Lakes
Naval Training Station
Letha
Ernest Rector
Light
Pfe
Dean L. Jacob
Fort Bliss
Texas
Alfred Jacob
Corp
Reuben Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
Alvin Johnson
Pacific Islands
Nelson-Ruroden Sale
Capper Hatchery
EL O. E
BAR Co. School Board
Phillips
Vernon Peters
Progress Club Party
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