Fayette County War Bond Drive Hits 1942 Total
Fayette County announces it has fulfilled its 1942 war bond pledges and urges continued early purchases for 1943. Bank sales for the year reach 1,562,137 dollars with post office receipts estimated over a quarter of a million. combined totals could exceed 1.8 million, aided by December gains. John Ff. Miller of Clermont thanks residents and calls for ongoing, steady bond buying, noting some still delayed due to livestock or crops. He emphasizes every pledge counts toward national defense and urges starting early in 1943, with ongoing purchases as funds allow.
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Fayette County
John Ff. Miller
Clermont
Mr. Miler
Miller
Mary Hammond relocates to Postville from Edgewood
Mrs. Mary Hammond of Edgewood has recently moved to Postville, marking a residential relocation within the region.
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Mary Hammond
Edgewood
Postville
Annual Press Meeting at Postville a February event
Notices have been sent for the annual meeting of the N E Iowa Press Association to be held in Postville on Friday afternoon February 5. The gathering will cover issues facing publishers including conserving newsprint and an opportunity to exchange views. Officers will be elected.
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N. E. Iowa Press Association
Postville
Elgin State Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the Elgin State Bank elected a new board: J. E. Bilden Chas Capper George Henson F E Kohler Ern Schori Max Thoma and FP Muehlethaler with Muehlethaler new to the board replacing W S Rothlisberger. The meeting approved a five percent dividend and added 4000 to surplus raising it to 17000. Directors' meeting named Schori president Mosby and Thoma vice presidents Baumgartner cashier Hunsberger assistant cashier Knudtson teller. Mrs Arthur Herrling heads the Wadena branch while W F Kohler serves in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
J. E. Bilden
Chas. Capper
George Henson
F. E. Kohler
Ern Schori
Max Thoma
FP. C. Muehlethaler
Muehlethaler
W. S. Rothlisberger
Kansas
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
Edna Hunsberger
Laurence Knudtson
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
W. F. Kohler
90 Year Old Man Bucks Wood For Exercise And Pleasure
Jacob Gehring Jr celebrated his ninety ninth birthday week and enjoyed time with Lawrence Gehring J M Gehring and Fred Schneider families. At ninety he is in good health and woods for exercise not to save costs. His only trouble is long standing impaired eyesight. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and Johnny Jo of Oelwein visited with her parents Sheldon and wife.
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Jacob Gehring, Jr
Lawrence Gehring
J. M. Gehring
Fred Schneider
Mr. Gehring
Robert Miller
Johnny Jo
Oelwein
Sheldon Boyle
APO
New Orleans
Lawrence E. Sampon
F. A. Bn
Desertaneuvers
Los Angeles
Calif
Texas
Kendall Moore
Ft. Worth
Lesa Shere
Denison
Perrin Field
R, Moore
Sherman
North Africa
Leslie Olson
Hazel Olson
Clermont
Stanley
Eugene Cooley
Esther Cooley
Stanley L. Cooley
Flushing Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Spartan School of Aeronautics
M. W. Kiple
Elgin
Robt. M. Odegard
Des Moines
Marion Township
Clayton County Group
Richard A. Gehring
Co. C
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
Nancy Gehring
Harold K. Conner
Camp Dewey Dispensary
Great Lakes
Ill
Judson D. Patterson
B.crowe
Camp Haan
Kenneth Sehori
Leo Schori
Signal Corps
California, Corp
Reuben Lehman
Chicago
Sam Lehman
Santa Ana Air Base
California
Letters from Africa Soldier Boy and Furlough Notes
Letters from J C Halversons son John in Africa praise a brave buddy Vernon A Eagle of Halloran General Hospital Staten Island New York. The item lists furloughs for Orlando Loftsgard Fort Benning Hiram Olson Chicago Myron Houg Chanute Field and others, plus address changes and postings of many local servicemen.
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J. C. Halverson
John
Africa
Messerschmidt
Jack
States
Vernon A. Eagle
Halloran Gen
Rk. O. Orlando Loftsgard
Fort
Benning
Hiram Olson
Chicago
Myron Houg
Chanute Field
Be, S. Houg
Decorah Hospital
Earl Medberry
Rex Medberry
Navy
Barbara Wright Weekend Guest in County Court Hone
Barbara Wright of West Union was a weekend guest in the county, visiting Christ Hone. No further details are provided about the visit or its purpose.
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Barbara Wright
West Union
Co. 0
Christ Hone
Bank Deposits Increase With Heavy Government Investing
A dated note discusses rising bank deposits tied to heavy government investment and signals potential surprise blackouts. It outlines a system where a continuous fire siren sequence indicates a blackout and a long blast followed by lights out, guiding firemen to return to original stations and restore darkness.
A Steady Winter In Iowa With Sudden Freezing Dip
The winter has been steady with early onset and little thawing. Ice on toads lingered for over a month as a minor nuisance. Temps usually hover just below freezing with a record low of 16 to 19 below. This week began at zero but Tuesday dropped to 30 below with high winds making roads impassable.
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Iowa
New Overseas Mail Rules Target Free Newspapers for Service Members
War department regulations announced by Secretary Henry L. Stimson restrict delivery of newspapers and magazines to U S armed forces overseas unless sent by a publisher to a subscriber. The rule aims to end free copies sent by paper offices, friends, or relatives, and to prevent wasteful distribution to service members.
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War Department
Henry L. Stimson
Long in Name Short in Speech Governor Hickenlooper Addresses Iowa
Governor Hickenlooper in his inaugural address urged a short session minimal changes to current laws a shorter primary ballot and modernization of bookkeeping and tax reductions. He claimed Iowans would have much to be thankful for if the legislature adopts his proposals.
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Hickenlooper
Fred Schaer Improving After Hospital Update
News from West Union hospital reports Fred Schaer, a patient recovering from appendectomy, showing improvement. He had been in grave condition after surgery, with his day nurse excused Tuesday as his progress becomes a key concern.
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Fred Schaer
West Union Hospital
Major stomach operation at Decorah Hospital
Elling Houg of east of Elgin underwent a major stomach operation at Decorah hospital Sunday afternoon. Dr. Wolf reports he is doing very nicely. Dr. Karl Meyer, chief surgeon of Cook County Hospital, Chicago, performed the operation.
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Eling Houg
East of Elgin
Decorah Hospital
Wolf
Karl Meyer
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Check Your Heating System In Cold Weather
Many fires were reported last week may have been caused by defective heating equipment. If you have not checked your heating system yet, do so now as the weather places a heavy load and may cause trouble.
Rural Correspondence Delayed by Cold Weather
The harsh cold has hindered Echo correspondents from sending letters to the office this week. If a reader misses a letter, this explains the delay and encourages residents to try again to obtain results.
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The
Echo
War Bond purchases boost local wealth in four townships
In four townships Cler mont Marion Pleasant Valley and Illyria the War Bond quota of 282000 was exceeded by about 12000 during the year 1942. Local banks report deposits rising by 217000, totaling around 511000 in new wealth produced in the year.
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Iowa
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Wadena
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Clermont
Marion
Pleasant Valley
Illyria
Salvage Drive Advances Tin Cans Silks and Nylons
The Elgin town hall is secured for a community salvage drive collecting tin cans silk and nylon hose and fats. Mrs C B Schori named local chairman with regional chairs under Fayette County War Work leadership. Residents urged to bring items weekly to the town hall for transport to the West Union station for manufacture of war materials. grease goes to meat markets for pay.
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Elgin
C. B. ‘Schori
BE. HK. Estey
Fayette County
J. C. Halverson
Clermont
Allie Leonhart
Wadena
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Armored Force Replacement Center
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