Formation of State Guard nearly complete in Iowa
The Iowa state guard nears full strength with about 150 officers and 2,220 enlisted, though uniforms and rifles are not yet issued. Lt. Gen. Mathew A. Tinley of Council Bluffs leads, with a large staff and two regiments organized across northern and southern Iowa. Training has focused on drills and lectures for six weeks, not active duty readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Guard
State Guard
Mathew A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
Percy A. Lainson
Des Moines
Earl B. Bush
Ames
George R. Call
Sioux City
G. Deckey French
Davenport
Charles 0. Briggs
Red Oak
Willard D. Archie
Shenandoah
Arthur T. Wallace
James Lucas
Bedford
Bertrand L. Williams
Patrick N. McDermott
Atlantic
Paul Smith
Dubuque
James Allen
Indianola
Charles R. Clift
Camp Dodge
Eugene Elston
Council Ae
Robert P. Munger
Sioux Ity
George F. Rutledge
Howard P. Miller
Washington
Oliver 8. Reiley
Burlington
Maurice J. Nolan
Earl J. Gifford
Iowa City
Jessie T. Saur
Fairfield
Joseph E. Brorby
Centerville
Cecil A. Lucas
Hugo C. Schulz
Newton
Thomas A. Carlin
Oskaloosa
David M. Burnett
Glenwood
Ralph ¥. Martin
Clarinda
Paul A. Michel
Dell S. Blackburn
John D. Schoeman
Robert L. Klauer
John W. Lathrop
Libertyville
Iowa
Otto I Ronningen
John T. Lonsdale
Chester D. Lee
Philip G. Watters
Harold W. Reister
Durwood W. Moss
Cedar Falls
Clarence W. Kading
Boone
Clarence L. Gleason
Walter W. Goeppinger
George W. Vogl
Sibley
Charles N. Stryker
Sheldon
Arthur L. Johnson
Ida Grove
Wendell H. Boylan
LeMars
Harry J. Craig
Jefferson
Charles E. van Horn
Mason City
Clifford D. Moody
Webster City
Wm. R. Cox
Ft. Dodge
Earl C. Wickham
Marshalltown
Lloyd A. Chatterton
Clinton
Donald F. Huntoon
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rapids
Charles S. McKinstry
Waterloo
Wilkie L. Harper
Carl A. Smedal
Robert F. Chapler
Hawarden
Harry J. Day
Vivian W. Johnson
Masons to Farmersburg February meeting set
The February meeting of the N. E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Assn. will be held at Farmersburg Thursday evening February 26. An extra good speaker Rev. T. P. Shaffer of Manchester has been secured for that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E Iowa Masoni¢c Fellowship Assn
Farmersburg
T. P.shaffer
Manchester
X ray TB Examination Planned in Fayette County Schools
The miniature X ray film will be used in Fayette County high schools on March 10 11 and 12 to screen pupils for tuberculosis. The program is sponsored by the Fayette County Medical Society and Tuberculosis Association with support from the Iowa Health Dept and Christmas seal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette County Medical Society
Fayette
D. R. Roberts
Maynard
Arlington
Wadena
Elgin
Clermont
West Union
Randalia
Palmers Build Own Home in Detroit
Mrs H C Palmer writes from Detroit announcing settlement there after moving Jan 23 and building a home, enclosing a subscription money order to Echo. She notes distance from hometown, work by Harry seven days a week in defense city, and current Detroit convenience mix. Also mentions Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station tests on beans in animal feed and carcass softness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauch
Echo
Detroit
Harry
H. C. Palmer
Ivanhoe
Mich
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Kohler Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Elgin
Mr and Mrs Fred E Kohler marked their golden wedding anniversary in Elgin on Saturday. Married February 21 1892 by Justice Theo Schmid in Elgin, Mrs Kohler née Louisa Spahr, they once farmed east of Elgin and retired to the city in 1921. They have two children Mrs Louis Klingman and Walter F Kohler both of Elgin. Mr Kohler served on the town golf committee for many years and is a director of Elgin State Bank. The Echo extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Kohler
Kohler
C. Theo. Schmid
Elgin
Louisa Spahr
Louis Klingman
Walter F. Kohler
Elgin Independent District School Election Set for March 9
The annual school election for the Elgin district and all schools is scheduled for Monday March 9. Polls open 12 to 7 p.m. at Elgin State Bank. Incumbents H H Gilbertson Max Hunsberger and treasurer Samuel Mosby seek reelection. Directors serve three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
H. H. Gilbertson
Max Hunsberger
Samuel Mosby
Capper Installs Postage Meter at Hatchery
Capper's Hatchery has installed a postage meter and mailing machine, the first in the area. The device prints the mailing permit, stamps, and seals envelopes, speeding mailings and improving postage control. The machine is leased except for the sealer, with regular inspections by the manufacturer and the local postmaster checks the meter usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper's Hatchery
Northeast Iowa Press Meeting in Postville Friday
The Northeast Iowa Press association will meet in Postville Friday afternoon with publisher Klingbein as host He plans to provide cokes and peanuts for the lunch if he can obtain the drinks War-time problems facing newspapers will be discussed at the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Postville
Klingbei
New Mail Schedule Adjusts March 1 Changes
The semi annual mail schedule takes effect March 1 with southbound mails at 7:00 a m and 2:00 p m and northbound at 11:20 a m and 6:00 p m. The 7:00 a m and 6:00 p m mails stay unchanged while northbound morning shifts to 11:20 and southbound afternoon to 2:00. Through March to July the plan helps connect with Milwaukee trains at Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Fayette
Farewell Party for Reuben Nydegger Before Army Call
A gathering of relatives and friends at the Reuben Nydegger home on Sunday paid tribute before his departure for military service. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nydegger Sr and Hulda, several Nydegger couples, and families of the Frieden and Cummings households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Nydegger
Nydegger
Fred Nydegger
Hulda
Walter Nydegger
Manly
Wm. Nydegger
Volga
George Nydegger
John Nydegger
Send Your New Address Echo-Enterprise Request
Readers moving this or next week are urged to phone 3711 or write with their new address. A penny postcard is sufficient if distant. Prompt action avoids missed issues and delays and saves us expense while improving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo-Enterprise
Bus Collision Injury Near Grundy Center Report
Mrs Vera Conner was injured in a bus crash returning to Forest City last weekend near Grundy Center. The automobile involved carried three fatalities. Conner sustained facial bruising and a spinal injury but officials deemed it not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Conner
Forest City
Grundy Center
Elgin Farm Fire Association to hold annual meeting
The Elgin Farm Fire Association will convene at the Elgin town hall on Saturday after noon March 7 at 2 00 PM to elect officers and transact other business. The notice also mentions the annual board bill for rats at $40 per farm and advises gardeners to stock insecticides ahead of peak season due to potential supply difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farm Fire Association
Elgin Town Hall
Sven Blockhus
County Meeting Held at Fayette by Bond Committee
Wilma Allen daughter of Mrs Maude Allen of Marshfield Wis married Raymond Maslof of Marshfield on Monday Feb 2 They will live with the bride's mother for the present Mrs Maslof works for J C Penney and her husband will be inducted into the army soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Allen
Maude (Marshall) Allen
Marshfield
Wis
Raymond Maslof
Maslef
J. C. Penney
Mary Baechler Becomes Bride of Russell Jennings
Mary Baechler daughter of Mr and Mrs Ern Baechler Elgin and Russell Jennings son of Mr and Mrs S M Jennings Wadena were married at the Baptist church in a candle light ceremony Rev Paul F Zoschke officiated Attendants Gladys Butikofer Melbert Baechler vows music and reception followed for about 250 guests They will live on his father's farm near Wadena
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Mary Baechler
Ern Baechler
Elgin
Russell Jennings
S. M. Jennings
Wadena
Baptist Church
Paul F. Zoschke
Gladys Butikofer
Melbert Baechler
P. F. Zoschke
Clarence Muehlethaler
Alfred Baechler
Jennings
Elgin High School
Bell Telephone Co
B. J. Baumgartner
Salo Stella Whittenbaugh
Krueger
Gustav Krueger
Hans Grether
Beverly Muehlethaler
F. Zosehke
Lord
Walter Gell Reported Prisoner of Japs from Wake Island
Walter Gell of Wadena aged 12 and once a carpenter for the American Construction Co of Onawa is reported prisoner of the Japs after Wake Island fell. He lived with a sister at Wadena and went to Wake Island last October for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gell
Wadena
American Struction Co
Onawa
Wake Island
Mr. Gell
Death of Mrs Fitzgerald Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizab eth Fitzgerald of Postville were conducted Monday at Schutte funeral home with burial in West Union cemetery. She died suddenly on Saturday February 21 from a heart attack. A former nurse, she worked at West Union and Postville hospitals and leaves an only son aged 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Postville
Schutte
West Union
Fitzgerald
State Tax Commission Help at Court House West Union
A representative from the State Tax Commission will be at the Court House in West Union on March 6 12 17 24 and 30 to assist taxpayers with their state income tax returns. Want ads get results. Try one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Court House
West Union
Gov Wilson enters race for United States senator
Gov Geo A Wilson announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator. The move completes a four way race with James Dolliver Fort Dodge Mark Thornburg and Scott Davis Des Moines as the other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo A. Wilson
United States
James Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Mark Thornburg
Scott Davis
Des Moines
Fayette County War Bond Drive Sets $69 Per Person Quota
Action taken to align Fayette with state and national efforts to sell defense stamps and bonds. County committee chaired by J F Miller organized a house to house canvass aiming for a 1942 quota of 2,000,000 dollars, equating to 69 dollars per resident on a population over 29,000. Subcommittees will canvass every home, with wage deduction plans used by employers. May 15 targets canvass completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
Fayette
Lommittars
Rosk Island Inaugurates Sunday Morning Stock Run
Station Agent Erickson announces a new Sunday stock train by C R I P starting to Elgin at 6:00 AM, connecting with a hot shot to Chicago for late Sunday night or Monday morning markets. No Monday freight. instead a Saturday 8 AM combined freight and passenger runs south to compete with other lines, offering shippers a good schedule and Birdville connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Book Co authors Public School Finance coauthored by Theusser
Walter C. Theusser director of administration at the University of Wyoming is listed as co author of Public School Finance published in 1941 by McGraw Hill. Theusser is an Egin boy and longtime Wyoming teacher, son of Mrs Emma Reusser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck” Whitney
Kanawha
Walter C. Theusser
University of Wyoming
McGraw-Hill Book Co
New York
Reusser
Wyoming
Emma Reusser
Government urges turn in of old toothpaste tubes
The United States asks citizens to save and turn in old toothpaste tubes and shaving cream tubes made of tin. Mr. O’Neill has a box at the drug store for deposits and will send them to the proper channels once enough material is collected for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
O'Neill
Ida Christen Home Visit by Local Families
Mr and Mrs Carol Engh Mr and Mrs Ted Neumann Mrs Jacob Hoover and Ethel Mae Thoman visited in the Ida Christen home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Engh
Ted Neumann
Jacob Hoover
Ethel Mae Thoman
Ida Christen
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Tyler
Bulgaria
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William Penn
MY Berrie
Erfort-No
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Capper
N. E. Iowa Press
Gov. Wilson
Rosk Island
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