Two Republicans vie for Iowa governor nomination
A March 17 filing deadline nears for state and U S Senate candidates. The front runners appear to be Lt. Gov. Robert D Blue and Speaker Henry W Burma with party groundwork and county officer support. Former Agriculture Secretary Mark G Thornburg may join, backed by farm groups. Some party factions remain undecided, but most avoid nominating a third candidate to preserve harmony.
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Robert D. Blue
Eagle Glove
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Bough
Blue
Republican Women ‘Groupe
Asv Matters
Burma
Hixhays
Mark G. Thornburg
Iowa Farm Buureau
Buyer Buys Lisberger House and Moves Residence
Albert Denater has purchased the Walter Rothlisberger farm residence and plans moving it to the former Boyle farm about a mile west on primary 58. Work is to start in late spring or summer. The old house on this farm will be renovated. Mrs. Rothlisberger built the home recently and it is described as thoroughly modern.
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Albert
Denater
Walter Rothiisberzer
Plana
Boyle Farm
Méiard
Study Club Members Entertain Their Husbands
Elgin Study Club members hosted their husbands at Klingman's cafe on Tuesday evening February 15. The patriotic table decor featured miniature American flags and red white and blue candlelight. After a prayer by Rev P F Zoschke, a three course dinner was served and president Mrs Louise Zoschke welcomed guests. Max Thoma responded, and seventh grade girls supervised by Miss Hoth sang three numbers. Jack Gehring read A Problem in Arithmetic, introduced by Mrs Gladys Schori. Mrs Bernice Falk led group singing before the gathering adjourned, resulting in a pleasant evening for all.
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Elgin Study Club
Klingman’s Cafe
P. F. Zoschke
Louise Zoschke
Max Thoma
Miss Hoth
Gladys Schori
Jack Gehring
Bernice Falk
Peeper Pursues Senate Seat in Fayette Allamakee District
Waukon Republican Elmer Peeper, a three term Iowa House member, seeks the state senate seat for Fayette and Allamakee counties. Incumbent Senator Paul Stewart would be challenged under a longstanding agreement favoring an Allamakee man this cycle. Peeper visited Elgin and Clermont Monday to meet party members.
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Elmer Peeper
Waukon
Iowa House
Fayette
Allamakee
Paul Stewart
Peeper
Elgin
Clermont
Knives His Hobby Keeps Craft Alive in Elkader
Roy Leinchtenmacher still makes knives occasionally to keep his hand in the craft he learned from his father in Elkader years ago. He had several samples on display in town last week, showing he has not lost his skill. He said farming is his business and the knife making is just a hobby.
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Roy Leinchtenmacher
Elkader
Elgin Firemen’s Annual Dance Draws Big Crowd
The Elgin firemen’s annual dance drew a packed house at the opera house. no extra seating could be provided. Early reports suggest a neat sum will be added to the firemen’s treasury despite a poor night.
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Elgin
Opera House
War Conference in Dairy Industry Held at Ames College
Louis Lehman and Ed Riser of Postville with Gordon Junker of Traer traveled to Ames last week for a two day conference at the college. They called it a War Conference in Dairy Industry and discussed many present day problems.
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Louis Lehman
Ed Riser
Postville
Gordon Junker
Traer
Ames
New Navy Ship Myers To Be Launched
Dale Myers, carpenter's mate 1/c, will be transferred to the U S S Myers to be launched at an undisclosed date. The U S S Myers is named for Bernell Myers who lost his life on duty with the Navy. Dale is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Myers of Pocahontas. Bernell was his brother. Bonds or bondage Buy U S Savings Bonds.
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Dale “Myers
Car‘penter
Elgin War Notices and Personal Updates in West Virginia
Elgin area reports award of Silver Star to Corporal Dale P. DeSart for gallantry in Tunisia. Updates include address changes for soldiers, marriages in Ireland, shipboard and overseas notices, furloughs, inductions, transfers, and training locations.
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W. Va
Dale P. DeSart
Ray DeSart
Elgin
Paul Rieth
Ashford General Hospital
DeSart
Tunisia
North Africa
J V Schneider Buys Berndt House on Main Street
Joe V. Schneider of southeast of Elgin purchased the John Berndt home on Main street last Thursday. He will take possession around March first as Mrs. Berndt prepares to sell household goods and move away.
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Joe V. Schneider
Elgin
John Berndt
Main Street
Jacobson Enters Race for State Senator in 40th District
Arthur H. Jacobson of Waukon, attorney with J. B. Richter, launched his Republican candidacy for State Senator. A Native of a local farm, he is a 1934 Iowa University J.D. graduate and has led Allamakee county Red Cross and Kiwanis, chaired Young Republicans, and served as county attorney since 1937. He has a daughter and attends the Lutheran church.
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Arthur H. Jacobson
Waukon
J. B. Richter
Iowa A
Atty. Jacobson
Allamakea County
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Schorl Home
The American Legion and Auxiliary met February 17 at the C. B. Schorl home with Mrs. Walter Kohls assisting. The president reported magazines for Schick hospital Clinton and read an article on Know Your America. An Americanism quiz was held and the unit seeks old furs from members.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
C. B. Schorl
Walter Kohls
Schick Hospital
Clinton
America
Americanism
Two Local Elections to be Held During March
Local electors will have two voting opportunities in March. The school election occurs Monday March 14 at the Elgin State Bank building from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Two directors and one treasurer will be elected. Incumbents are R. A. Crider W. C. Falk and Samuel Mosby. No filings have been made.
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Elgin State Bank
R. A. Crider
W.C. Falk
Samuel Mosby
Town Election in Elgin Sets March 27 Ticket
Elgin voters will choose a complete ticket in the municipal election on March 27, the last Monday in March. A vacancy on the park board arises from the death of John Berndt. Current officers are Mayor G. H. Falk and Councilmen F. C. Muehlethaler, Leo Schori, Chas O’Neill, D. O. Daan, W. C. Kohls. Assessor L. L. Kiple. Treasurer Max Thoma. Park Commissioners O. Christ and Honace Yack.
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Elgin
John Berndt
G. H. Falk
Imayor
F.C. Muehlethaler
Leo Schori
Chas. O'Neill
D. O. Daan
W. C. Kohls
L. L.kiple
Max Thoma
O. Christ
Honace Yack
Park Commissioners
World Day of Prayer Service in Elgin Friday
Leslie Lantz family moves to near Elkader joining a global prayer group. Elgin worshippers meet at the Methodist church Friday at 8 o clock to observe World Day of Prayer. Mrs Clarence Schori presides with several helpers and a history of observance will be given by Mrs Arthur Yearous. The annual offering funds Indian students in government schools and Christian literature.
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Elgin
Methodist Church
Clarence Schori
Clarence Torkelson
S. W. Christian
Ruth Krueger
Fred Lehner
Paul F. Zoschke
Arthur
Leslie
Wm. Lanta
Raymond
Heckers
Postville
Weather Rollercoaster Hits North East Iowa
North east Iowa experienced a week of extreme weather with below freezing temperatures, thaws, rain and snow. Slippery roads challenged drivers including those who attended the Monday night dance at Oehwe where some reported repeatedly reversing directions. A heavy fog further reduced visibility.
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Iowa
Oehwe
Stars and Masons Hold Family Party at Lodge Hall
Stars and Masons enjoyed a family party Tuesday evening at the lodge hall. They dined on ample cafeteria style fare, followed by a brief program of songs, piano music and a reading. The rest of the evening featured cards and social visiting.
Practice Meeting Called by Mrs UL TH Wolf Elgin OES
Mrs UL TH Wolf of Elgin OES announces a practice meeting for officers on Friday evening March 3 asking all officers to attend. The note ends with a warning about ensuring dead animals before work and mentions an incident where Wat Davis of Emmetsburg shot a steer and was injured. A thanks is given to contributors to a bake and food sale by United Service Women of America.
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UL. TH. Wolf
W. ML
Elgin O. E. S
Wat Davis
Emmetsburg
Davis
United Service Women of America
U S W O Bake Sale Raises Over Fifty Dollars
Members of the U S W O held a bake sale at the town hall on Saturday, netting slightly over 50 dollars. Proceeds go to sewing materials for armed forces use, reflecting community support and the era’s welfare efforts. Wilbur Davis is mentioned as a serving relative in the current war.
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Legion and Auxiliary Met
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