Iowa Primary Vote Dwarfs Past Years in 1946 Contest
Vote totals in Iowa for the 1946 primary show record lows across parties. Republican and Democratic tallies for governor, U.S. senator, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and various congress seats are listed, with Dolliver's upset of Gilchrist in the 6th district noted as a major surprise.
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Iowa
United States
Guy M Gillette
Ernest J. Seemann
Robert D. Blue
Henry W. Burma
Milton Strickler
K. A. Evans
Hugh ‘W. Lundy
G. W. Hunt
James V. Curran
E. G. Coughman
John M. Grimes
John Hamilton Chuckshank
É W
Dolliver
Rep
Gilchrist
Congress
Doliver
Evans
Lundy
Doposters
Echo 25 Years On June 9 1919 at Gruver
The report notes layed and echo force for 25 years on June 9 1919 with Chas Gruver highlighted for steady attendance. It mentions a long period without absence, apart from a single extended leave, and identifies him as Regular But Not Excessive. The main discussion centers on rainfall and its impact on farming, detailing May and June precipitation and farmers’ concerns about weed control due to regular showers.
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Echo
Chas
Gruver
Mane
Ben
Aeek
Guernsey Breeders Meeting Near Clermont
N E Iowa Guernsey breeders plan a picnic dinner and cattle discussion at Jerry Spencer’s farm north of Clermont on highway 18 Thursday June 22. C B Finley and Elmer Hansen will join the event with Hansen delivering a talk on herd type classification and entertaining numbers are planned. Bring a basket dinner and arrive early.
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N. E. Iowa
Jerry Spencer
Clermont
Highway 18
Thurday
C. B. Finley
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Elmer Hansen
Ions State College
Hansen
Jerry
Elgin seeks priority for refrigerated locker plant plan
Numerous residents ask about progress on the Elgin refrigerated locker plant and say they will apply for priority on July 1. They have enough boxes rented, but half year allotments are already taken. the federal government will review new applications on July 1 for projects to be completed in the second half.
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Elgin
Merlin Feller Named Sumner Superintendent for Next Year
Merlin M. Feller, son of Charles Feller of Elgin, has signed a contract with the Sumner board of education to serve as school superintendent next year. He has been superintendent at Anita for the past six years and previously led Moorhead schools. Mr and Mrs Vern Boyer and family were dinner guests in the Reuben Miller home Sunday evening.
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Merlin M. Feller
Chas. Feller
Elgin
Sumner Board of Education
Anita
Moorhead
Mrs
Vern Boyer
Reuben Miller
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Reports from Elgin and nearby towns list promotions addresses furloughs and station moves for servicemen and women. Lt. Gerald Schori now at Denver after moving from St. Petersburg Florida. Cpl Clifford Gisleson at Victoria Kansas. Lt Com David Bartelma promoted and assigned to pre flight Town University. Pvt Reuben L Butikofer at Tonopah Army Air Field Nevada. Alvin Johnson messages home from the Pacific with shell and bracelet gifts. James Hermen back on furlough for his nephew's funeral. Lt Harold Weibel and family visiting in Des Moines. Irvin Olson, aerial gunnery graduate with silver wings now near Lincoln Neb. Joe Kyle serving in the South Pacific. Local events include a Bible program at the Baptist church featuring multiple characters and readers.
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Rich
Camp Beale
Calif
Nevada
Elgin
Reuben L. Butikofer
Asn
Tonopah Army Air Field
Tonopah
Harold R. Weibel
Robins Field
Georgia
A. M. Weibel
Des Moines
Irvin J. Olson
Arthur Olson
Postville
Kingman Field
Arizona
Lincoln
Nebr
Lehmans Buy Dennler Farm Near Elgin
Mr and Mrs Walter Lehman purchase the Gottlieb Dennler farm of 128 acres southeast of Elgin and plan possession about Oct 1. The Dennlers have lived on the farm about 36 years and will move to town, while the Lehmans transfer their home in town as part of the deal. The Schroeder couple currently farm the property.
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Walter Lehman
Gottlieb Dennler
Elgin
Willard Schroeder
Dennler
Lehmans
Denniers
Ruroden-Olson Wedding At Zion Lutheran Church
Miss Anna Mae Ruroden daughter of Mrs Amanda Ruroden wed Sgt Clifford M Olson son of Henry C Olson of Clermont in a 3 pm June 13 ceremony at Zion Lutheran West Union. Rev C Bartels officiated. The couple's supper followed at the Lester Tone home near Fayette for immediate relatives.
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Anna Mae Ruroden
Amanda Ruroden
Clifford M. Olson
Henry C. Olson
Clermont
Zion Lutheran Church
West Union
Rev. C. Bartels
Lester Tone
Fayette
Olson
Elgin High School
Elgin
Sgt. Olson
Postville High School
Camp San Luis Obispo
Calif
Lester Tope
5th War Loan Drive Over the Top First Day
Pleasant Valley township and Elgin area report meeting the 47 000 quota on the first day of the 5th War Loan Drive. Benderail district chair man J B Baumgartner notes many still to hear from and praises local willingness to back the boys amid national invasion. County chair Miller says Harlan and Maynard exceeded their quotas by 1500, West Union also over subs cribed as invasion spurs bond purchases to support army Navy and Marines.
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Pleasant Valley
Elgin
J. Baumgartner
Benerail
Fayette County
Miller
Navy
Bass Season Opens June 16 in Iowa
Bass season begins June 16 as the ban lifts on all fish species in Iowa. Largemouth and smallmouth bass crappies sunfish bluegills rock and calico bass become legal to catch, following a delay to protect nesting fish. The rule allows bass fry to shift habitat as openings occur.
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Iowa
Honoring Otis Torkelson Before Navy Service
A Sunday picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Torkelson honored their son Otis who will soon enter the navy. Attendees included C. C. Torkelson Philman Embertson Harris Larson Herman Scholen Floyd Reavis Wm. Torkelson Oliver Torkelson George Landsgard Philman Larson and their families plus Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Moore Mr. and Mrs H. Larson Mrs. Lorimer Larson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torkelson Mrs Swen Swear son and Mrs Tryphena Koudison.
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C. Q. Torkelson
Otis
Navy
C. C. Torkelson
Philman Embertson
Harris Larson
Herman Scholen
Floyd Reavis
Wm. Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
George Landsgard
Philman Larson
Leonard Moore
H. Larson
1944 Balancing Library Report and Purchases
Library report shows balance on hand March 7, 1944 of 27.22 dollars. Ninety three books were purchased in 1944 and circulation remains good. Officers include Mrs Gordon Mosby president Mrs L L Kiple vice president Mrs C B Schori librarian and Mrs Fred Muehlethaler secretary treasurer.
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Gordon Mosby
L. L. Kiple
C. B. Schori
Fred
Mosby Attends Grand Lodge and Postmasters Conventions
G J Mosby W M of Silverleaf lodge Elgin left Tuesday for Cedar Rapids to attend the Grand Lodge annual session in progress for three days. He then plans to go to Des Moines Friday for the state convention of postmasters set for Saturday and Sunday.
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G. J. Mosby
W. M
Silverleaf Lodge of
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
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Harry D. Linn
John M. Rankin
Commerce
Carl W. Reedard
John W. G
Commerce ‘Com
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W. D. Keerney
Harold J. Fleck
Ralph Lynch
N. E
Merlin Feller
Sumner
Ini
United Stateeste
Eriga
Gerald Schori
Albert Schori
Denver
St. Petersburg
Florida
Jim
Hermen
Bis
Sir
Clifford O
Gisleson
Walker Army Air Field
Victoria
Kansas
David Bartelma
Town University
Andrew Yearous
Pacific War Zone
Julius Johnson
McGregor
Alvin
Cross
Jimmie Slaughter
States
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James A. Hermen
Weingarten
Apease
Bena
Robert Wenger
Camp Rucker
Ala
Chris Wenger
Wm. Stevenson
Emma Olson
Jacksonville
Arthur J. Boyer
Camp Davis
N.C
Cpl
Alois Swenson
Larado
Texas
Tillie Swenson
Pacific
Joe Kyle
South Pacific
San Francisco
Truman Paulson
In the Baptist
Poe Clarence
Muchlethale
Bleverly
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An Boleyn
Janice Pinney
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Paul Hackman
Abram
Lot
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Bonnie and
Paul
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Miriam
Aaron
Leland Probert
David
Marian Probert
Mary
Evelyn
Carol Miller
Guy Probert
Mar
Iene Durscher
Milton Miller
Lorraine
Dorcas
Duane Pinney
Lavern Lyon
Paul and
Tertius
Norma Miller
Darlene Schneider
Joanne Miller
Marilyn Miller
Phyllis Pinney
Oscar Possehl
Elkader
Homer Hill
Jeanette
Barbara
Dennler Farm
Ruroden—Olson
Caribbean Conspiracy
By Brenda Conrad
Otis Torkelson
Library Report
Grand Lodge and Postmasters
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