Be Democratic Candidate Loveland Seen as Possible Governor Hope
The weekly Town Press Assn. release outlines Albert J. Loveland of Janesville Iowa as a potential Democratic candidate for governor in 1944 noting his AAA leadership since 1941 and farmer background. It contrasts shelved rivals and mentions others like Kraschel Valentine Gillette Herring and emphasizes Loveland’s honesty, friendliness and experience.
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Albert J. Loveland
Janesville
Iowa
AAA
Loveland
Nelson G. Kraschel
John K. Valentine
Guy M. Gillette
Clyde “L. Herring
OPA
Kraschell
Omaha
G. O. BP
Republic
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Burma
Harry Narey
Spirit Lake
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Mark G. Thornburg
Emmettsburg
Congress
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Gwynne
Surfacing Crew Moves Crusher to Turkey River Area
The Brick and Sand Co surfacing crew moved their crusher to the Turkey river area last week to surface the road south of the Illyria church. They completed surfacing the Jacob road just before the move. The Jacob road had been partially surfaced last fall after grading.
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Oldpidnt
Brick & Sand Co
Turkey River
Illyria Church
Jacob
East Church Dedicates Honor Roll for Soldiers and Veterans
East Clermont Lutheran church held an Honor Roll dedication after Sunday services on July 4 to recognize Civil War and World War I veterans who were members or confirmed there. Rev. A O Nesset led the service with name readings by Mrs. H Kittleson and readings of servicemen including Paul Gallock, Iver Gilbert, Ole Hagen, and many others, plus World War I names such as John Anderson, Michael Blockhus, and Julius Johnson. A reading titled God Bless Our Boys was given by Hazel Gilbertson, and the pastor urged remembrance and continued honor for those who sacrificed for freedom.
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East Clermont
Harold Sticken
Paul and
Ewald Skarshaug
Clarence Thorson
E. KE. Ramsey
God
Hazel Gilbertson
Nesset
Horse Drops Dead in Harness on Farm Visit
Albert Schupbach reports a startling incident at his farm last week when a horse hitched to a mower suddenly died. He notes the weather was cool, the horse did not show usual overheating signs, and the death occurred without a prolonged struggle, leaving him puzzled about the cause.
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Albert Schupbach
Gospel Meetings Tonight in Elgin Tent
A large tent in Elgin hosts nightly gospel meetings conducted by two evangelists. The series offers plain gospel from scripture and invites local residents to hear it. Meet nightly except Saturdays at 8 15 PM, lasting about one hour.
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Elgin
Notice to Holders Si Trust Certificates at Elgin State Bank
Notice to holders of Si Trust Certificates issued by Elgin State Bank that a ten percent dividend is available for distribution. Bring certificates for endorsement to receive payment at Elgin State Bank.
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Elgin State Bank
Elgin Jewelry Store Announces July to August Closure
The Elgin Jewelry Store will be closed from July 18 to August 18. Wm. E. Baumgartner and Mrs. J. O. Anderson of West Union spent Tuesday at the Alien Habeger home.
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Elgin Jewelry
Doc. Wm. E. Baumgartner
J. O. Anderson
West Union
NEWS OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM PRISON
Pvt. Paul B. Zarbriggen and Pvt. Emery C. Landsgard report overseas service with 87th Infantry and North Africa assignments. J. D. Shaffer, Roy Knight, Ruth Knight, and others write from Fort Oglethorpe, Tunisia, Morocco, and Italy. Updates include addresses, training, and requests for Echo-Empire papers.
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Cpl
Roy D. Knight
North Africa
Max Medberry
Elgin
Morocco
Tunisia
Oran
Roy
J. D. Shaffer
Lawrence Larson
Knight
Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia
Elgin State Bank Declares Ninth 10 Percent Dividend
The Elgin Canning Co. has purchased a second Layne hi speed rotary pump installed in the factory pump house last week. It is slightly larger than the original pump and serves as protection against breakdowns and water shortage. Capacity is 150 gallons per minute, compared with the first pump at 100 gallons.
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Elgin Canning Co
War Finance Committee to Meet at Fayette Friday
Fayette county war finance committee chaired by J F Miller will meet in College Hall Fayette at 830 p m Friday July 26. The nine county members and 22 precinct chairmen are invited. Iowa ranks 14th in per capita bond sales despite state calls for doubled quotas. L H Buenneke of Maynard named secretary to replace Fred E Breckner who resigned to enter the navy.
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Fayette County
Tunisia
Clark
Iowa
Nowa
State War Finance Committee
Iowa State Committees
Miller
L. H. Buenneke
Maynard
Fred E. Breckner
Arlington
Birthday Anniversary and Furlough Celebrated at Mueller Home
Dinner guests from Castalia Luana Monona and Postville joined Mr. and Mrs. William Mueller and families for a double occasion honoring Mr. Mueller on his 650th birthday anniversary and George Mueller home on a convalescent furlough.
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H. W. Mueller
Napier Field
Dathan
Ala
Mueller
Wm. Mueller
John G. Wander
Philip Wander
Lavern Schweinerus
Castalia
Henry Wm. Mueller
G. FF. Mueller
Lillian, Thompson
Knudt Knudtson
Alvina Landt
Lu+ana
Wilburt Bruns
Monona
Arnold Mueller
Postville
Walter Durscher
Neva
Merle Ruckdasehel
Mr. Mueller
George Mueller
Shingle Large Barn Near School
Chas Capper shingles the large barn on the former Munsberg farm in a sizable contract needing about 45 squares. He also tore down the garage and is altering smaller buildings. Gene Habeger visited Minneapolis on business last Friday night and returned home. Tuesday Mr and Mrs Chas Wenger dined with Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson.
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Chas, Capper
Munsberger
Gene Habeger
Minneapolis
Minn
Chas. Wenger
Wayne Gilson
Elgin State Bank Declares Ninth Dividend of Ten Percent
Bank customers who signed moratorium waivers receive a further payment as Elgin State Bank announces its ninth dividend of ten percent, bringing total recovered to 95 percent of original deposits. The remaining 5 percent sits in a trust fund to be liquidated over time with one final distribution anticipated later.
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Elgin State Bank
Myria's Annual Community Day Sets July 27 in Illyria
The Illyria community plans its 24th Annual Community Day on July 27, starting with a morning ball game and sports. The Ladies' Aid serves a noon dinner and six oclock supper. Afternoon features readings songs music and a speech. in the evening the youth present The Wild Oats Boy. An updated program will appear next week.
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Lyria
Illyria
No Community Club Meeting Until September
The Community Club did not meet Monday evening due to a warm, dull night and no business arose. Chairman C. B. Schori announced a summer vacation with a plan to reconvene at least by September, with a conditional call if something urgent occurs.
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C. B. Schori
Photo Proofs Back on Saturday July 24 at Town Hall
Notice states proofs of photos taken at the town hall will be ready Saturday July 24. The photographer announced July 23 as the date but this was an error and the correct day is Saturday the 24th. See them at the town hall.
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Town Hall
Lodge Secretary Elected at Silverleaf Lodge
C. B. Schori was elected secretary of Silverleaf Lodge A. F. and A. M. at Tuesday’s regular meeting. He succeeds C. J. Harrington who resigned after thirty years in the post.
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C. B. Schori
Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
C. J. Harrington
Jodge
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Calif
Emery C. Landsgard
Arthur Landsgard
Rene Camel
Bioy
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APO
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Echo- Enterprise
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Keith Kohler
Augusta
Georgia
Daniel Field
Ethel Kohler
Israel Shaffer
J. D
Clayton Pringle
Clermont
Ruth Knight
Roy Knight
WAC
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Co. 1021St Regiment
Donald Dugstad
Ed Dugstad
Camp Lee
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Clarence Kittleson
South Pacific
Camp Chaffee
Heck
Gerald
Kenneth
Sam
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
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War Finance Committee
Fayette
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