Iowa Scrap Drive Sets 245000 Tons Target for 1942
Iowa declares a 245000 ton scrap goal for the remainder of 1942 with 99000 tons from general salvage and 146000 from industrial sources. Herbert C. Plagman leads a committee to organize local and county efforts, urging residents to locate idle factories and abandoned equipment and report junkyard stocks every 60 days. State Guard Camp Training at Camp Dodge begins with second regiment units from multiple Iowa cities, as first regiment's training continues. Deposits in 545 banks rose by 79236000 to total 562,572,568.26, signaling strong farming year and finance health.
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Iowa
Iowa Salvage
Herbert C. Plagman
Plagman
S.W. Lowry
Des Moines
A. F. Richter
W. 4. Wells
State Guard
Iowa State Guard
Camp Dodge
Mason City
Jefferson
Ames
Boone
Webster City
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Dubuque
Clinton
Fort Dodge
Centerville
Newton
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Atlantic
Glenwood
Clarinda
Co. K
Home Guard
National Guard
Melvin W. Ellis
Banking Department
Telephone Directories Mailed to Patrons on Saturday
Elgin's new telephone directories were mailed Saturday and the N W Bell Telephone Co asks everyone to destroy old directories and use the new. It will save trouble as there have been many changes and additions since last year.
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Elgin
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Canning Factory Prepares for Season Corn Pack
The Elgin Canning Co. factory gears up for the August opening. They rebuilt conveyors, repaired machinery, and cleaned warehouses for a smooth pack season with extra help arriving. The unusual note is the warehouses are now fully cleaned of old canned corn stock.
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Elgin Canning Co
Elgin Furniture Store Installs Large Furnace
The Elgin Furniture Store installs a large furnace to heat the store, two apartments above, the funeral chapel, and the garage. Heat circulation is controlled by a large fan with automatic stoker firing, powered by electricity, claimed as the largest furnace and space heated in Elgin.
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Elgin Furniture
Elgin
Falb Named Salvage Drive Chairman for Pleasant Valley
Ralph Pixler, county chairman for the metal salvage drive, appoints H. W. Falb as the township chairman. The local committee including G. J. Mosby G. H. Falb and Chas. O'Neill will assist to cover the territory thoroughly.
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Ralph Pixler
H. W. Falb
Pleasant Valley Township
G. J. Mosby
G. H. Falb
Chas. O'Neill
Rationing Office Hours Updated in Fayette County
The North Fayette County War Price and Rationing Board announces new office hours under a government order. Weekdays 8 30 to 5 15, Saturdays 8 30 to 12 30, with Saturday sessions from 9 00 to 12 00 in Room 101 Fayette County Court House.
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North Fayette County
Farmers Help Friends Shock Grain In Busy Season
Town residents assist local farmers by helping with shocking grain crops. Farmers face labor shortages and welcome extra hands during the busy season.
Paul Waters Hurt While Haying Near Postville
Paul Waters who lives just north of Postville was badly hurt last Thursday afternoon while stacking hay when poles fell and struck his back and shoulder. He was knocked unconscious and remained in that condition for about four days. The doctor found no broken bones but noted internal injuries and severe shock. Similar haying accidents have occurred in the region, including C. R. Belknep who was hurt in the same way about two weeks earlier, knocked unconscious and sidelined for days.
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Paul Waters
Postville
C. R. Belknep-of-comtistieluxtti
Early threshing reports show good grain crop
A threshing ring completed work on Monday with five members reporting strong yields of oats. Irvin Metzger Max Medberry H W Helms and Lou Nelson finished earlier, and Cleve Rhardt wrapped up Monday. No rust or smut observed with Max Medberry’s 8 acre Boone oats averaging 75 bushels per acre before lodging.
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Irvin Metzger
Max Medberry
H. W. Helms
Lou Nelson
Cleve
Salvage Rubber Shipment Planned By Elgin Dealers
Scrap rubber from a local drive remains with dealers as three Elgin buyers plan a carload shipment to a reclaiming plant. Only tires and tubes are accepted and at least 18 tons are needed to form the load. Mr Welch said three oil companies, The Elgin Oil Co, Standard Oil Co, and Medberry Oil Co, have enough to make a car. Mr Kiple has already sent his rubber in.
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Elgin
Welch
Elgin Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Medberry Oil Co
Kiple
Loftus Says Letter Was Forgery In Open Forum
Francis Loftus of West Union distances himself from a criticising letter printed in the Open Forum of the Sunday Register. He says he did not write the letter and would not have used that tone. The incident appears to be an attempt to prank Loftus.
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Sunday Register
Francis Loftus
West Union
Theorger
Waterloo to host Dairy Cattle Congress in September
Officials of the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress announced the show will proceed this year from September 7 to 13. Mrs. Duane Martin of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Grace Barker were supper guests Tuesday at the M. A. Boyer home.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Duane Martin
Cedar Rapids
Grace Barker
M. A. Boyer
Welders and Repair Men Are Busy This Year
Welders and repair men are busy this year as repairs rush in for farmers. Work starts early and ends late with welding torches heard across streets. Materials are scarce but dealers report handling all jobs, including fixing old machinery and field implements. Farmers rely on repairs as new equipment remains out of service.
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Ronan
Ring Found After 21 Years at Old West House
Mrs. Ernest Larson recovered a class ring this Sunday, July 26, 1942, from ashes at the home west of the Schori Bros. yards office where Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori once lived. The ring, lost twenty one years ago, appeared unharmed after years of drift through several families.
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Leo Schori
One Partner in Army, Three Others Carry On
Torkelson is handling office work at Torkelson Bros implement shop after Otto enlisted. The four way partnership includes Clarence, Otto, Garl and Tom. They delay changes due to one member being in the army and the call coming too quick.
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Torkelson
Torkelson Bros
Otto
Clarence
Garl
Tom
Vacation at Clear Lake With Rev J C Warton Family
The Rev J C Warton and family vacationed at Clear Lake last Wednesday and attended Epworth League convention. They planned to return Friday and stay over Sunday for church services before leaving for another week at Clear Lake.
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J. C. Warton
Clear Lake
Epworth
Carpenter at Defense Plant Reports Wages and Costs
C M Klingman visited Elgin Monday afternoon and said he worked as a carpenter at a defense plant near Madison Wisconsin. He earns $1.25 per hour with time and a half for overtime averaging $13.70 daily. He notes living costs are not higher locally and a union card is required on the job.
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C. M. Klingman
Elgin
Madison
Wis
Bcard
W C T U Meeting in Clermont Parish House
Mrs Theo Kjosa of Clermont hosts the local W C T U Friday evening with the theme Christian Citizenship. Laura Learn and Mrs Wm Nutting present the program. Mrs S S Patterson leads devotional. Officers to be elected.
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Theo, Kjosa
Clermont
Laura Learn
Wm. Nutting
S. S. Patterson
Daily Day Schedule Changes for August 20
The notice confirms a daily day on Thursday August 20 with south bound mail at 7:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and north bound at 10:20 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The morning north bound was moved to 10:20 a.m. from 11:20, and the south bound afternoon mail to 4:45 p.m. from 2:00. First and last dispatches remain unchanged.
Elgin Dairy Day set for August 20 new plan
A Thursday evening decision keeps Elgin’s annual Dairy Day on the calendar with August 20 as the date. The creamery will provide a free dinner and handle the speaker, while the Community Club and entertainment committee organize games, contests, and advertising. Bills for the gala will be distributed soon.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Creamery Company
Canning Sugar Rationing Varies in Iowa Counties
The Echo reports varied canning sugar allotments across Iowa counties. Fayette county residents commonly receive 9 pounds per person annually, while Buchanan county allows 20 pounds per person, Bremer up to 10 pounds for spring and fall, totaling 20 pounds. Delaware uses 1 pound per 4 quarts of fruit for spring plus August adjustments. Chickasaw mirrors 1 pound per 4 quarts with a yearly total of 10 pounds per person.
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The
Echo
Iowa
Fayette County
Minnesota
Buchanan County
Bremer
Delaware
Chickasaw
Chick association convention ends. Capper returns home
Chas Capper returns to his home from Grand Rapids Michigan after a weeklong stay at the International Baby Chick association annual convention. The event featured talks and roundtable discussions helping chick producers review the past season and plan next year’s work.
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Chas, Capper
Grand Rapids
Mich
International
Baby Chick Association
Moody Buys Both Blacksmith Shop and Home
J. D. Moody became owner of the blacksmith shop and the adjacent residence yesterday morning. The shop was owned by Elgin State Bank and the house belonged to the Edith Bauman estate. The Boyle family currently occupies the home.
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J. D. Moody
Elgin State Bank
Waves Name Female Naval Corps Director
Washington reports Dr Mildred Helen McAtee of Wellesley College is to be named director of the Women's Naval Auxiliary Corps. President Roosevelt is expected to sign the measure soon, releasing 12 000 desk sailors for sea duty as the female force is dubbed the Waves.
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Washington, D. C
Mildred Helen McAtee
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Mass
Women's Naval Auxiliary Corps
Roosevelt
Naval Auxiliary
Blue Jackets
Waves
Two Fayette County Men Receive 2nd Lt. Commission
Two Fayette County young men received their 2nd lieutenant commissions. Spahr Hendershott of Oelwein, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hendershott, attached to Fort Belvoir Virginia in the Engineering Corps, is a nephew of Mrs. F. E. Kohler and Mrs. Tille Hanson. Alan Ballard, also at Fort Belvoir, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E R. Ballard and formerly worked in the county engineer's office.
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Fayette County
Spahr Hendershott
Oelwein
L. D. Hendershott
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Engineering Corps
Spahr
Elgin
F. E. Kohler
Tille Hanson
Alan Ballard
E R. Ballard
County Engineer's Office
Cub Scouts Plan Trip to Camp Saturday
About 150 Elgin Cub Scouts will leave Saturday for Camp Ingawanis near Denver. They will camp overnight and return Sunday, with Leo Schori driving the trip in his truck. Scouts will spend Saturday afternoon at games and swimming followed by an evening program. fathers are invited to visit but none have planned attendance.
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Elgin
Ingawanis
Denver
Leo Schori
Bayfield Disaster Triggers Old Bayfield Memories
Mrs Edith Berg of Elgin recalled Bayfield WI during a recent big storm that caused extensive property damage. The Bergs had spent many summers there and the disaster stirred familiar memories of the resort town as a second home to them.
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Bayfield
Wis
Edith Berg
Elgin
Berg
Big Salvage Drive Prompts Nationwide Junk Collection
The big salvage drive begins next week inviting every citizen to gather waste metals and bring them to local junk dealers. Dealers have set cash prices to the maximum allowed to support the patriotic effort and cooperate with the national drive.
Flower Show At Methods Church Sponsored On August 20
The W.S.C.S. of the Methods Church will sponsor an annual flower show on August 20 inviting entries of blossoms. A list of entries will be published later. The notice ends with a prompt to place want ads in the newspaper columns.
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W. S.C. S. of the Methods Church
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Iowa Press Assn
Canning Factory
Elgin Furniture Store
H. W. Falb Two
Salvage Drive
Almanac
Meg
Tonys May
Longfellow
Joly
America
Bia
Town
Strait General
A. August Te Aslacky Dee
Aboukir
Philadelphia
Navy
Ireland
Newland
OMI Aytate
Lek
Loftus
Defense Plant
W.C. T. U. Meeting
Canning
Moody
Women’s Naval Aux. Corps
Cub Scouts
W.S.C.S
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