WAACS Begin in Des Moines as United States Army Tests New Force
Iowa reports on the start of the United States Army's women's army auxiliary corps at Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge. Col Don C Faith says the experiment must succeed while press and public document the new force. A shift to scientists and engineers in schools is urged to support air corps needs. Conventions and campaigns follow, with a note that campaign travel may shift to buses if organized.
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Iowa
United States Army
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Fort Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Don C. Faith
United States
WAACS
Army
Women’s Army
Jana
Dial System Here Now a Year Old
A year after installation in Elgin by the N W Bell Telephone Co the dial system is praised as very satisfactory with most preferring it to the old setup. The main complaint is trouble getting a line during long visits, but the fault is attributed to users rather than the system.
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Elgin i
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Honor Pfc L Luchsinger At Picnic Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Luchsinger hosted a large gathering Sunday at a picnic dinner honoring their son Pfc Lester Luchsinger of Camp Chaffee Ark home on furlough. Attendees included Mrs Henry Bartels Charlotte Oelwein Mr and Mrs Walter Neuman Doris and Carl Tony Nading and Lillian Birrer Strawberry Point Mr and Mrs Oscar Gilley Maynard Mr and Mrs Fritz Krueger Mrs Gust Schultz Raymond Darlene Arlene and Melvin Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett Mr and Mrs Doyle Bennett Beverly Mr and Mrs Ted Neumann Mrs Christine Hoover Irene Fern and Clara.
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John Luchsinger
Pfc
Lester Luchsinger
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Henry Bartels
Charlotte
Oelwein
Walter Neuman
Doris
Carl
Tony Nading
Lillian Birrer
Strawberry Point
Oscar Gilley
Maynard
Fritz Krueger
Gust ‘Schultz
Raymond
Darlene
Arlene
Melvin
Hawkeye
Harold Bennett
Doyle Bennett
Beverly
Ted Neumann
Christine Hoover
Irene
Fern
Clara
Turn Down Proposition Submitted by Carnival Co
An advance agent for Thomas Carnival Co proposed a one day affair in Elgin for $100. A special meeting of business men voted 9 to 5 to reject the plan, citing Elgin’s recent carnival experience and lingering deficit concerns.
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Thomas Carnival Co
Elgin
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Muncie Home in July
The Legion Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary gathered July 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muncie home with Mrs. Perry Medberry assisting. Officers for 1942 43 were installed and members voted to purchase a bond. A past record campaign runs July 20 to August 2 inviting donations.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Jim Muncie
Perry Medberry
Weather Returns To Comfort After Torrid Weekend
The article notes a shift from extreme heat to more comfortable conditions after several days of torrid weather. Workers and farmers alike benefit, with fewer taking time off as the improved weather allows productive days in town and fields.
Lew Grover and Baldwin Homes Host Waterloo Visitors
Mr and Mrs Harry Baldwin and Donna Marie of Waterloo spent the weekend in the Lew Grover and Mrs Dilla Baldwin homes, sharing time with local hosts and enjoying the area.
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Harry Baldwin
Donna Marie
Waterloo
Lew Grover
Mrs. Dilla Baldwin
Coal Dealers Warn Buy Your Coal Now
Federal warnings of a looming car shortage have prompted coal dealers Burgess-Dugstad, Brick & Sand Co, and Schori & Kuster Lumber Co to urge immediate coal orders. With limited storage and seasonal demand, customers should contact their local dealer now to ensure sufficient supply and avoid winter shortages.
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Burgess-Dugstad J and Brick & Sand Co
Clermont
Don Helms and Janet LauraineWed in Wichita Falls Chapel
Don Helms of Sheppards Field Texas and Janet Lauraine of South Pasadena California married in the Methodist chapel Wichita Falls Texas on July 3. Ceremony followed in military form with two soldiers and their wives as attendants. A wedding dinner at Kemp hotel followed. Helms family details note his Elgin High School 1933 graduation and five years in Los Angeles with Helms Bakeries. He now serves in Army Air Corps undergoing six months training in technical mechanics. Mrs Helms native of Iowa now in California employed in leather and jewelry department at Bullocks in Los Angeles.
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Don Helms
Sheppards Field
Texas
Janet Lauraine
South Pasadena
Calif
Wichita Falls
Kemp Hotel
Helms
H. W. Helms
Elgin
Elgin High
Towa Farm Wages At High Level
Farm wages in Iowa rose to a twenty year peak by July 1 with average monthly wages plus board at 56.75 dollars, six percent above April 1 and thirty four percent above July 1, 1941, more than triple the January 1, 1934 low. Other farm wage rates show similar gains. A storage tank at Albert Hoepner’s Reinbeck farm, repurposed into a large all weather vegetable and fruit cave, doubles as a bomb shelter and includes an automatic water system.
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Iowa
Albert Hoepner
Reinbeck
Hoepner
Dawson and Bailey Reach Alaska Eyes on Work, Sightseeing
Grant Dawson and Jim Bailey arrived in Alaska after a monthlong journey from home. They left June 25 and reached the area about 200 miles from Fairbanks on July 12, reporting no work yet and plans to sightseeing in the meantime.
Torkelson Heads to Fort Leavenworth for Army Duty
Otto Torkelson, who enlisted in an ordnance maintenance battalion at Des Moines last week, is called to Fort Leavenworth for active duty. The IHC sponsored unit consists of trained mechanics. He leaves today accompanied by another dealer from Independence.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Otto Torkelson
Des Moines
Fort Leavenworth
IHC
Orkelson
Independence
Telephone Directories Ready For Distribution to Users
New telephone directories for the N. W. Bell Telephone Exchange were printed last week and are being assembled. They will be ready for users this weekend. With the dial system, it is up to you to use them or not.
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N. W. Bell Telephone Exchange
Echo Office
Kimpson Bros Sell Farm to E. R. Smith in Illyria Township
Kimpson Bros recently contracted to sell their 80 acre Illyria township farm to E. R. Smith of West Union who is now in the oil business. Possession to be given next spring.
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Kimpson Bros
Illyria Township
E. R. Smith
West Union
Mrs Bucher Breaks Arm in Elgin Home Incident
Mrs. Louisa Bucher of Elgin fell at home Tuesday and broke a bone in one arm. Her advanced age will require a longer recovery. Mrs. Lena Cooley was called to care for her.
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Louisa Bucher
Elgin
Lena Cooley
Sugar Stamp 7 Good for Bonds
Washington announces sugar ration stamp No 7 is valid for an extra two pounds until August 22. Stamp 7 adds to the regular No 5 and No 6 rations, with No 5 usable until midnight July 25 and No 6 until midnight August 22.
To Hold Dairy Celebration Or Not In Elgin Coop Load
The Elgin Farmers’ Co op unloaded its eighth carload of feed wheat this week and manager Max Medberry says it will likely be the last shipment as demand falls with home grown grains rising. This is government wheat released for feeding purposes and buyers must sign a usage agreement.
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Elgin
Max Medberry
Tabitha Society Hosts Meeting at Local Church
Tabitha Society members gathered Wednesday afternoon in the church with Mrs. Karl Miller leading devotional and Mrs. Gus Hackmann sharing religious news. Deborah as the study theme was presented by Mrs. Harry Johnson, a trio sang, annual reports were read, committees named, and an attendance contest planned led by Mrs. Ed Boleyn and Mrs. Tofield Heck. Sewing work followed under Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler.
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Frank Pinney
Aulden Celberg
Fred Burrow
Edwin Krueger
Tabitha Society
Karl Miller
Gus Hackmann
Harry Johnson
Deborah
Edward Krueger
Abel Habeger
Auiden Oelberg
Ed Boleyn
Tofield Heck
Clarence Muehlethaler
Dinner for Departing Sailor Honors Jack Adrian
A family picnic at Mrs. Mabel Grover’s home honored Jack Adrian who left on Tuesday July 21 for Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Attendees included the Adrians, Millers, Ett ers, the Grovers, and several relatives from Castalia Gunder Des Moines and nearby.
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Mabel Grover
Jack Adrian
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Mike Adrian
Richard Miller
Lawrence Etter
Roland Grover
Cilla Baldwin
Grant Dawson
John Learn
Castalia
Merrill Olson
Mildred Halverson
Gunder
Eva Conner
Des Moines
Promoted Sergeant Robert D Wilson from Camp Polk
Robert D Wilson of Camp Polk Louisiana completed a radio operator course in the Communications Dept of the Armored Force School at Fort Knox Kentucky and has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
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Robert D. Wilson
Camp Polk
Armored Force School
Fort Knox, Ky
Sergant
Calmar Courier Sold to Alfred Kolden of Waukon
Alfred Kolden of Waukon has purchased the Calmar Courier, ending fifty years of Yager family ownership. The new owner will take possession on July 27, with the paper shifting to Kolden’s control. Bonds or bondage Buy U.S Savings Bonds.
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Alfred Kolden
Waukon
Calmar Courier
Yager
War Casualty List From Japanese POW Transfers Reaches U S
A Geneva based central agency in Switzerland received an early list from Japan naming about forty American prisoners of war reported as casualties. The document recently arrived in the United States and reflects initial casualty records sent by the Japanese.
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Central Agency
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Elgin Dairy Day likely to be held once more
Elgin plans to stage Dairy Day on Aug 20 with the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co sponsoring and local businessmen funding part of the work. The dairy company would provide the speaker and arrange a patron launch, with the Community Club being asked to organize entertainment including sports, a band, and possibly a dance. A final decision was expected at a special town hall meeting tonight with strong business support noted.
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Elgin
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
O'Neill
Chri
First Baptist Church Thanks Elgin Echo for Space
The First Baptist Church of Elgin Iowa expresses gratitude for the weekly space provided in the Elgin Echo over the past year. Sincerely Harry L Johnson Clem Ed say you’re welcome and we are glad to work with local organizations.
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Elgin Echo
Strauch
The
First Baptist Church of
Elgin
Iowa
Harry L. Johnson
Clem
Sugar Bonus Gives Two Extra Pounds With Stamps
Holders of ration books can buy two additional pounds of sugar between July 10 and August 22 due to higher national supply. Stamp No 7 covers the bonus, while Stamps No 6 and 6 follow the regular schedule. Stamp No 5 adds two pounds on July 25 and Stamp No 6 adds two pounds until August 22, after which Stamp No 8 is used.
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Washington, D. C
OPA
Pixler Named Salvage Chairman for County War Drive
Pixler Salvage Chairman R F Estey announces Ralph Pixler of West Union as salvage chairman for the county. The job is a key step to unite efforts and secure vitally needed material for war efforts. Local committees will likely be contacted to organize the salvage drive.
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R. F. Estey
Faytlte County
Ralph Pixler
West Union
Mr. Estey
Death of Edward Robbins Lieut Comm Edward Robbins Drowned Near Boston
Lieut Commander Edward Robbins was drowned near Boston last week and buried at Arlington Cemetery in Washington D C. He was a son of John Robbins formerly of Wadena and a nephew of Mrs Ed Klingman of Elgin. He had served as Army Chaplain for eighteen years. Mrs Grace Barker Kenneth and Tom and Mrs Robert Mott and Carel Kay were supper guests at the Robert Barker home Monday. Mr and Mrs John McAllison and Harry Ness of Waterloo visited Leo Boleyn’s home Sunday. Advertising is an investment.
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Edward Robbins
Boston
Arlington Cemetery
Washington, D.C
Dee Ceased
John Robbins
Wadena
Ed Klingman
Elgin
Grace Barker
Kenneth
Tom
Robert Mott
Carel Kay
Robert Barker
John McAllison
Harry Ness
Waterloo
Leo Boleyn
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Woman's Army
Iowa Press Assny
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jessie M. Parker
Lyttleton B. FP. Gould
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington
Gould
American Council of Science
Denver
Colo
Towa
Parker
Air-Corps
Honor Pfc. L. Luchsinger
Carnival Co
Legion Auxiliary Met
Thoma Fuller
Bunkerie
Cadillac
Detroit
O Mich
Serbia
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton, Tenm
Hobespierre
France
Airmail Inc
New York
San Francisco
Wee
Dawson and Bailey
Alaska
Torkelson
Ft. Leavenworth
Robt. Wilson
U.S
Jap Casualty List
First Baptist Church
Pixler Salvage Chairman
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