National Democratic committeeman race at Chicago convention
After the state convention and chatter in Iowa circles the fight for the Democratic national committeeman post intensifies. Key figures include Frank Comfort and Sheriff Walter Bease with possible contenders in the field. Delegates in several districts elected four delegates with half votes, prompting a credentials showdown at Chicago. The Democratic gathering opens July 19 while Republicans meet June 28.
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Towa
Chicago
Iowa
Sherman
Frank Comfort
Des Moines
Washington
Comfort
Walter Bease
Davenport
G. G. Jeck
Atlantic
Walter T. Mahoney
Sioux City
Paul Huston
Cedar Rapids
Senatorial Ambitions in Iowa Political Race
As the primary nears, Lt. Gov. Robert D. Blue and Rep. Henry W. Burma show no interest in Washington public service, signaling local focus. Gov. John Bricker campaigns in Iowa with Barr Keshlear leading Bricker for President efforts, while Dewey headquarters remain absent as he is not yet active.
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Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Henry W. Burma
Alison
Washington
D.C
Guy M. Gillette
Bricker
John Bricker
Iowa
Barr Keshlear
Shenandoah
Keshlear
Des Moines
Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Flood Losses From Iowa Floods Prompt Big Estimate
Governor B B Hickenlooper conducted a two day inspection of the Skunk Des Moines and Iowa river districts and estimated total losses could reach 100000000. A dozen fires were caused by the floods and tons of rich top soil were washed away. Thousands of acres of corn were washed out. Not since 1918 had such ferocious waters.
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B. B.hickenlooper
toGdi
Skunk
Des Moines
Iowa
Allied invasion lands in Cherbourg and Le Havre areas
On June 6 1944 Allied forces including American British and Canadian troops landed on French soil near Cherbourg and Le Havre. Officials report initial operations as successful and casualties lower than expected amid the broad assault across Nazi occupied Europe.
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Ryot
Europe
Channel
Chérbourg le Havre
DoVer
Calais
Elgin School Hires Three New Teachers for 1944 45
Superintendent Vincent W. Luce reports all teachers for the coming year are hired and signed. New faculty include Julia M. Smith for commercial subjects and music, Jean Waldron to teach 4th and 5th grades, and Kathleen Hoffman to lead the primary and 1st grades. The Elgin staff list shows Luce, Crowe, Smith, Demo, Cummings, Dunkle, Abigail Demo, Waldron, and Hoffman with assigned grades and subjects.
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Vincent W. Luce
Julia Mae Smith
Fayette
Upper Town
Mes
Vivian T. Smith
Jean Waldron
West Union
Robert Kohler
Quasqueton
Washingon
D. C
Kathleen Hoffman
Arlington
Upper Iowa
Elgin
Lies
Agnes Crowe
Julia M. Smith
Helen Demo
Leota Cummings
Gene Wenger Representing at Boys State Camp
Gene Wenger of Elgin, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Wenger, serves as local representative at Boys State camped at Grinnell this week. His trip is sponsored and financed by the local American Legion camp. FE Want ads get results. Try one ari.
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Gene Wenger
Ed Wenger
Elgin
Boys State
Grinnell
American Legion
Otis Torkelson
Des Moines
C. O. Torkeison
Gerald E. Boleyn
Augusta
Georgia
Columbus
Miss
F. Boleyn
Elgin Proclaims June 12 1944 War Loan Drive Day
Mayor GEO H FALB declares Monday June 12 1944 a town wide 8 business holiday to launch the Fifth War Loan drive. Citizens urged to suspend business on opening day or until the drive closes, to hasten the invasion support effort.
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Elgin
Geo. H, Falb
Fifth War Bond Drive to Start Monday June 12
The piece urges support for the Fifth War Loan starting Monday June 12. It calls all Americans to back the invasion by buying bonds, notes a local holiday by mayors, and asks everyone to buy up to the limit to assist troops in Europe.
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America
Hitler
Europe
Falk
Elgin
Shipton
Clermont
Iowa
Atlantic
Echo notes mail from South Pacific and service news
A V Mail from C J Robinson arriving in seven days reports on life with the Echos and awaiting D day in Europe. Reports on promotions moves and furloughs of local men including Lt Norman Amundson and Sgt Eugene Cooley with addresses and unit details. Also notes corrections and various updates on servicemen from Elgin and surrounding area, plus a recruiting note for WACs.
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South Pacific
Elgin
The
Echo
C. J. Robinson
Rich
Potente
Jim Christ
Europe
Carl
Town Council Contracts for Oiling Elgin's Streets
The Elgin town council in session this Monday evening contracted for oiling streets this season to prevent future damage. The last oiling was in 1941 costing a little over a thousand dollars. this year’s estimate nears two thousand dollars. Difficulty lies in securing suitable crushed gravel or stone as companies focus on maintenance rather than new construction. BACK THE INVASION Buy 6th War Loan Bonds.
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Elgin
Blue Wins Iowa Governor Race in Narrow County Returns
The late Monday start shuffled results, with Blue defeating Burma by about 40 000 and Fayette County favoring Burma by 192 votes. Evans led the lieutenant governor race, Talle won Congress, and Jacobson topped Pieper for state senator. County totals show low primary turnout, and several local officials declared. Hazel Gehring led county votes. John Falk elected committeeman. ten delegates named.
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Iowa
Selection
Blue
Burma
Fayette County
Allamakee
Clayton
Winneshink
Evans
Lundy
Hunt
Talle
McCullough
Congress
Jacobson
Pieper
Evang
Hazel Gehring
Hans Grether
Justice of Peace
W. C. Follett
Marie Kohls
Max Thoma
Chas. Capper
Samuel Mosby
Leo Schoin
Sheldon Boyle
Chas
Weiger
H. Bruvlin
A. B. Jacob
Karl Miller
E. T. Nelson
Louis Dennler
Art Chapman
Chris Wenger
B. H.brackin
Herman Boyer
Walter Kohls
A. B. Jacobs
Tille Hanson
Leo Schari
Pleasant Valley
Hlyria Township Ballot Returns Detailed
Election tally shows governor race Blue 36 Burma 42 and lieutenant governor Evans 7 Hunt 50 Lundy 14. Auditor Akers 35 Hall 34 treasurer Grimes 59 Cruickshank 15. Congress Taille 88 McCullough 4. State senator Pieper 13 Jacobson 55. Continued to Page 4.
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Hlyria
Blue
Burma
Evans
Hunt
Lundy
Akers
Hall
Grimes
Cruickshank
Congress
Taille
McCulough
Pieper
Jacobson
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Abegail Demo
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Aaa
Avon
Suffolk Air Base
Westhampton Beach
Long Island
N. C
Fort Fisher
Italy
Vitas
Anzio
William
Herbert Haas
Camp Bunner
Carolina
Gots
Bernard J. Schrader
Hazel Schrader
Luana
Navy
Marine Corps Reserve
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Annapolis
Schrader
Naval Service
Upper Iowa University
San Francisco
Calif
Robert Graham
Echo Enterprise
G. H. Graham
Robert
Sheldon Graham
Washington, D. C
Olvin Olson
Texas
Amarillo
Olvin
Pvt
Olvin O. Olson
Flight 2
RAAF
Aleutians
Pfc
Reuben Nydegger
Sheldon
Bud) Kohls
Quantico
Wacs
H. D. Yack
Corp. Virtus Yark
Arkadelphia
Caribbean Conspiracy
Anna Hoywood
San Juan
Taussig
Strickler
Pleasant Valley Township
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