Republicans eye Speaker job for 1945 Iowa House
Behind the scenes at the state convention the talk centers on who will be named speaker for the 1945 legislature. Republicans are favored to hold the House. four named candidates compete Albert Steinberg Ames A H Avery Spencer Harold Felton Indianola and Gus Kuester Griswold. If all enter the contest the race for the $1000 annual pay could be lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Steinberg
Ames
A. H. Avery
Spencer
Harold Felton
Indianola
Gus Kuester
Griswold
Gus
Iowa Democrats Gather in Des Moines Convention
The piece describes a July convention in Des Moines at the Shrine temple where delegates will name electors if Roosevelt carries Iowa, echoing Republican tactics with praise for different candidates. It notes Tech G G Jeck of Atlantic attended the Democratic national convention in Chicago and was named Iowa national committeeman, succeeding Frank J Comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Roosevelt
Iowa
Tech
G. G. Jeck
Atlantic
Chicago
Frank J. Comfort
Bert
Farley-Murphy
Jim Farley
J. Ray Murphy
New York
Murphy
Farley
Ray
Frieden builds granary and corncrib on Elgin farm
Jacob Frieden is building a 32 by 26 foot corn crib and granary on his farm south of Elgin. The structure is tenanted by Bted. Burrow. He expects to complete it by threshing time. Frieden has made improvements on the farm since acquiring it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Frieden
Elgin
Mr. Frieden
Frank E. Bauder
Ed Bauder
London
France
U. S
Frank
Quartermaster's Corps
Bio Paper Drive Scheduled for Friday
Entire State to Participate in Gathering Critical Material. Elgin salvage effort aided by Campfire Girls and Boy Scouts will collect paper from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents should place at curb by 5 p.m. Paper must not be burned. Rural contributors to Elgin town hall by 5. Clermont and Wadena also hosting drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
Death of Former Elgin Resident Mrs Lillian Stout
Mrs Lillian E Stout nee Graham born November 21 1860 in Garnaville Iowa died after extended illness from a fall that fractured her hip at Ocean Beach hospital Awaco Washington She lived in Elgin until 1907 Portland Oregon then Seaview for 35 years Surviving nephews Leslie R Graham Sea Walign B Graham Portland Anchorage Alaska and Clara A Baker Seattle Funeral services and burial were at Ilwaco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian E. Stout
Graham
Seaview
Ocean Beach Hospital
Awaco
Wash
Garnaville
Iowa
Elgin
Portland
Oregon
New Telephone Directories Out In War Edition
The Echo notes the 1944 Elgin exchange directory from N W Bell Telephone Company, printed on newsprint with government dictated specs. It warns durability is poor and only one edition exists this year, urging care while advising patrons to use the directory gently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Elgin Exchange N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Elgin Bans Sidewalk Bicycle Riding and Air Rifle Use
City declares no bicycle riding on sidewalks and bans shooting air rifles within the limits. Due to complaints the Marshal will arrest offenders and bring them to the town hall for hearing. Parents urged to inform children. 48c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Harvesting Nears Completion in Local Small Grain Crops
Harvesting is practically done with most small grain already gathered in the area. Early oats were cut by July 10 on sandy bottom ground. Farmers disagree on yields this year. oats described as very spotted, with both good and bad areas.
Ice Cream Social at Gunder Church Sponsored by Marion League
The Marion Luther League sponsors an ice cream social at Gunder church Sunday evening July 80. Ossian Luther League will present the program starting at 8 o clock with the event described in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Luther League
Gunder Church
Ossian Luther League
Miller buys Fredericksburg movie machines and seats
William F. Miller has purchased two movie machines formerly used at Fredericksburg and installed them in his local opera house. He also bought about 250 seats and has not yet announced plans for operating the new setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Miller
Fredericksburg
News of Our Men Women in Uniform Lead Flight in Combat
News of our men and women in uniform highlights pilots from the 13th Air Force in the southwest Pacific. Four U.S. pilots led their own bombing flights after long service, with missions targeting Rabaul areas and Japanese positions. The piece also shares letters from the front, notes on training and transfers, and local families’ connections to service members in Europe and the Pacific.
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13Th Aaf
Southswest Pacific
United States
South Pacific
Walter R. H. Berger
Oakboro
N. C
Richard L. Clay
Tampa
Pia
Edward
Carpenter
Seattle
Wash
Clarence B
Iels
Clem
Rabaul
Lieut. Kittelson
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Elgin July Gathering
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary met July 20 at Earl Kiple home with Mrs. Elmer Nelson assisting. They thanked Mrs. Skelly for $4 toward Wayne Skelly memorial room at Schick hospital. Election named Mason commander and Wenger vice commander. Baumgartner women sent candy and fur for service men. Delegates to Cedar Rapids state convention chosen. Boys' State report shared. Carpet rags sewn during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
Earl Kiple
Elmer Nelson
Skelly
Dept
Wayne Skelly
Schick Hospital
Wayne
Ed Wenger
Er Bauder
C. ©. Torkelson
B. J. Baumgartner
Knoxville
Laura Baumgartner
New York
Cedar Rapids
Two Household Goods Sales Scheduled for Elgity Saturday
Two sales are dated for Elgity Saturday afternoon July 20 at 1 30. Jacob will sell the personal property of the late Rosa Jacob and the real estate. Emma Bunting will dispose of her household goods from her recently sold home. The Echo carries both ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aled Jacob
Rosa Jacob
Emma Bunting
Echo
Elgin Band Performs at Oelwein Legion Meeting
Elgin's Little Swiss band entertained at a county Legion gathering in Oelwein last Wednesday evening. Former leader M. Zurbriggen of Sumner assisted. Lt. Gov. Robert Blue spoke. A short program and dance followed. hosts were the Ross Reid Post and Oelwein Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Oelwein
Legion Rooms
M. Zurbriggen
Sumner
Robert Blue
Ross Reid
Picnic Notes and Social Gatherings in Elgin Area
The Elgin Chapter O E S held a Sunday park picnic supper with guests from Clermont and Forest City areas. Families and members including Mr and Mrs Roger Henderson and Mrs Edith Berg attended gatherings, with photos of related visits to local homes and church events. A note on rural life mentions self feeding systems for livestock and a historical comparison of chicken numbers on farms from 1843 to 1944.
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Elgin
Louis Olson
Roger Henderson
Clermont
E Tr
Erwin Miller
Forest City
Ladies’ Cemetery Assn
Edith Berg
Jacob Hoover
Ted Neuman
John Luchsinger
Harold Bennett
Ar Clermont
Carl Torkelson
Ida Butikofer
Hazel
Marie
Elgin Canning Co Prepares for 1944 Pack Time
About a dozen workers are preparing the Elgin canning plant for the 1944 pack. Repairs include a new roof on the husking shed and replacement of timbers. Five new retorts are being installed, bringing total cooking capacity to 23 lines. An electric hoist and carrier track support the new line while empty cans are stored for the next season. Elmer Pinney Sr. marks his 60th year with the company as the longest-serving employee. Acreage remains around 1,250, with some flood-related delay. pack estimates depend on crop progress this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elmer Pinney
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Elgin Canning Co
Peter Nicklaus
Shand
Pinney
Steer Killed by Lightning Near Schaer Bros Farm
A steer was struck and killed by lightning Monday night while standing near a tree on Schaer Bros land west of town. The incident left no survivors and the loss was noted by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaer Bros
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