Will of Althea Sherman Leaves Bird Manuscripts to State
The late Miss Althea R Sherman of Clayton county wills her scientific bird life manuscripts notes and paintings to the State Department of History and Archives. Her sister Miss Anelia Sherman predeceased her. The Sherman collection valued as a contribution to science. A contested will may be settled by collateral heirs with a planned memorial by both sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea R. Sherman
Clayton County
State Department of History and Archives
Iowa
Sherman
Anelia Sherman
National
Althea
Jack Musgrove
The
State Historical Museum
Unusual Bequest And Political Move Dominate Page 8
A biographical sketch notes a woman’s 40 year career in ornithology and painting, her bird study tower, and bat research plus gifts of paintings to a department. Separately Willis York, a Madrid chemist, elected Iowa Republican state chairman, replacing Fred Gilbert. Mrs Gertrude Wilhalm named vice chair, succeeding Mrs Moss amid resignations. York elected on first ballot. he stands 6 ft 3 in, 285 pounds, popular with a lasting interim role. (Continued to Page 8)
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York
Iowa
Willis York
Madrid
Fred B. Gilbert
State Center
State Highway Commission
Gertrude Wilhalm
Sumner
Era Moss
Centerville
Moss
R. E. "White
Ottumwa
WAACS Become WACS Under Roosevelt Signing
The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was folded into the regular Army by President Roosevelt on Friday. The unit, now known as the WACS, saw the top age limit raised from 45 to 60 and will receive all rights and privileges accorded to male service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Tatettte Roosevelt
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Regular Army
WAACS
WACS
Women’s ‘Army Corps
Look Both Ways Cross Streets Mayor Urges Caution
Mayor Falk issues echoed warnings on street sweeping and bike safety in West Elgin. He urges pedestrians and riders to cooperate, stay off sidewalks after dark, and use intersection crossings to avoid accidents. The plan includes a Center Street checkup next week to measure progress.
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Falk
Echo
Doc" Kuster
West Elgin
Center Street
Death Calls Mrs Hughes to Scranton for Relative
Mrs F W Hughes of Los Angeles arrived in Elgin after visiting Mt Carroll TL and Minneapolis MN She learned Sunday that her sister in law Mrs O F Strauch of Scranton PA had died suddenly She left for Scranton Sunday night and will likely stay several weeks before returning to Illinois and Iowa
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F. W. Hughes
Los Angeles
Calif
Elgin
Mt. Carroll
Minneapolis
Minn
O. F. Strauch
Scranton
Illinois
Iowa
Masons Meet Next Tuesday in Silverleaf Lodge
All members of Silverleaf lodge A F and A M are reminded of the regular monthly meeting next Tuesday evening July 13 at eight o clock. A new secretary will be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of C J Harrington.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F P
A. M
C. J. Harrington
Three daily mail schedule replaces four
A note announces three daily mails now in effect at 7:00 a.m. in the south, 12:15 p.m. in the north, and 4:15 p.m. in the south. The item lists social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Frieden and Tommy of Charlotte visiting Elgin, and other local travel and leave updates.
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Fleet Frieden
Tommy
Charlotte
Elgin
Verla
Beverly Benson
Set
Lorimer Larson
Camp Forest
Tenn
Chicago
O. H. Larson
Elkader
C. O. Torkelson
Allen Habeger
Oelwe
Gene
Minneapolis
Minn
Rolla
University of Missouri
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform Address Changes
A long column lists service members connected to Clermont and surrounding areas. It notes Lieutenant C B Kittleson’s new APO address, Captain Ramsey’s promotion, and various shifts of Marines, Navy and Army personnel including promotions, new postings, and furloughs. Also mentions WAAC Ruth Knight at Fort Oglethorpe and local families awaiting letters from servicemen abroad.
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C. B. Kittleson
San Francisco
Calif
Henry Kittleson
Clermont
Ramsey
E. E. Ramsey
U.S. Army
Chaplain’s School
Harvard University
Decorah
Dale Mobry ‘Field
Talahasse
Florida
Juni Ber
Pompes Wyoming
Clifton Feller
Henry Feller
Norfolk
Virginia
Navy
Lorence C. Muehlethaler
Childress
Texas
Sgt
Lorence Muehlethaler
Reuben Schupbach
Arm
APO
U. S. Army
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Fort Knox
Echo- Enterprise Overseas
Pvt
Louis Olson
Elgin Waac
Wm. Haas
Aux
Ruth Knight
Fort Ogelthorpe
Monticello
Elaine
Georgia
Arkansas
WAC
John R. Jungblut
James
Portland
Oregon
Jungblut
Elirador
P. M
Shreveport
Louisiana
Pic
Richard J. Frodo
Bat F - 8Th Co
Fort Baker
Fort Barry
Walter Bovis
Holy
TEF T Gp
Brooks Field
Clifford C. Gisleson
ASN
Tech Sch
Charlote Peta
Gulfport
Migs
Morris V. Amundson
New York City
Carol L. Wilson
Boston
Idaho
Leon Loftsgard
U. S. Navy
A. S. Co
Camp Scott
Farragut
John Barnes
Dale J. Hanson
Gilbert Hanson
AAA
Sem
Hondo
Geo. Paulson
Truman
Oelwein
Elgin hires Luce as high school coach and plans recall of janitor
The Elgin school board hires Vine Luce Arlington as high school coach and teacher, noting his prior Miles success and local playing history. Sam Lehman is rehired as janitor in ongoing service. A separate civic note urges safer bicycle habits after near misses, urging lights after dark and discouraging sidewalk riding to prevent injuries.
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Elgin
Vine Luce
Arlington
Miles
Sam Lehman
Lawrence Brause to Visit Rochester for Checkup
Mrs. Lawrence Brause said they plan to travel to Rochester Minnesota on Thursday July 8 for a bone graft checkup on Lawrence's leg. It will be nine months July 22 since the farm machinery accident broke his leg. He has endured six Rochester visits and still wears casts on both legs and the lower body. The graft was done about six weeks ago.
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Lawrence Brause
Echo Shop
Lawrence
Rochester
Minn
Dean Blake Killed in Ecuador Sunday
Viola Marie Joyce, now Mrs. Dean Blake, former deputy clerk of courts, is identified as his wife. Dean Blake was in the Naval Air Corps and was killed in Ecuador on Sunday, a fate confirmed through word reaching the community earlier in the week.
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Viola Marie Joyce
Dean Blake
Ecuador
America
Naval Air Corps
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Includes Officer Installation
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening, July 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torkelson, with Lena Baumgartner as assisting hostess. The gathering will feature the installation of new officers.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Carl Torkelson
Lena Baumgartner
Notice on sidewalk riding and lighting rules
All bicycle riding on sidewalks, and after dusk, unless bicycles are properly lighted, is forbidden. G. H. Falk, Mayor. Bonds or bondage Buy U.S Savings Bonds. Officers train for four months at Northwestern University and graduated last Thursday. He must report on the 19th of July at Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Strong will go with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simek
Clermont
G. H. Falk
Northwestern University
Miami
Fla
Strong
Federal withholding tax applies to most workers
The new tax requires employers to deduct 20 percent of wages over exemptions and remit to government. Singles exempt 12 dollars weekly, married couples 24 plus 6 per dependent. Former 5 percent Victory tax ends. Farm labor, military, domestic, and casual labor not in business excluded. Tax aims for pay-as-you-go offsetting income tax.
Expected Blackout Monday Did Not Materialize
Word spread of a possible surprise blackout Monday night but the alarm never came. New universal warning signals for towns include a two minute siren blast to extinguish lights, three short blasts to stop traffic, a continuous two minute blast to resume with dimmed lights, and all clear when street lights turn on.
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Towa
Import Around Five Thousand Dollars Worth of Feed
Max Medberry and his assistant Mrs. Medberry handled three carloads of feed arriving in a week. One carload carried flour and feed, another feed wheat, and a third oilmeal. After unloading there was about a half carload left to warehouse, with farmers taking the rest to save charges. Mr. Medberry said the three loans cost around five thousand dollars wholesale, illustrating farmers’ import costs for feeds.
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Max Medberry
Mrs. Medberry
War Casualty Total Reaches 91 644 Across U S Forces
Casualties since war onset total 91 644 including 16 696 dead 21 828 wounded 31 579 missing and 21 541 prisoners. Chris Wenger and Paul Larson returned Tuesday evening from California where they had gone a week ago Monday to seek a defense job.
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U. S
Chris Wenger
Paul Larson
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Historical Society
News of State
Iowa Press Assn
Oberlin College
Erman
Pennsylvania
Masons
Tech
5/c Corp
Virtus Yack
H. D. Yack
Robert Wenger
Camp Butner
Carolina
Ensign
Howard Strong
W. C. Falk J
Ensign Strong
Legion Auxiliary
U.S
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