Parole and life sentences stir Iowa officials
The June issue of The Presidio drew ire from a state board of control member who apologized to the parole secretary over an article by inmate Tom Runyon. Gov. Hickenlooper weighs reducing life terms for bank robbers and reexamining penalties for crimes like defrauding elders. The piece discusses parole board power and disparities in sentencing, noting debates likely to draw gubernatorial interest.
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Board of Control
Board of Parole
Lifers
Runyon
Board of Parle
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Corn Fields Grow Nicely in River Bottoms Nearby
Quote notes thriving corn in the vicinity with Edwin Krueger’s field on the river bottom east of the road praised for straight planting, thorough cultivation, and exceptional cleanliness. Observers say no fields seen yet match its neatness and good care.
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Edwin Krueger
Community Club Meets at Klingman s for Dinner and Report
The Elgin Community Club gathered Monday evening at Klingman s for dinner then conducted a park business session with about 20 members present. Reports covered honor roll funds salvage totals around 16 tons weekly, iron donations or payments, and plans for war benefit. Harry Johnson detailed the Boy Scout picnic and G H Falk spoke on a proposed river bed improvement.
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Elgin Community Club
Klingman's
Harry Johnson
G. H. Falk
Klingmans Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klingman of Elgin observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and a serenade by Elgin's Little Swiss Band. Married June 11, 1893 in Highland township, they later settled in Elgin. They have five children Florence and Merle, both deceased, Louis, Fay, and Eddie Jr. plus three grandsons Ronald, Ralph and Paul Houg.
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Edward Klingman
Elgin
Louis
Fay
California
Eddie, Jr
Ronald
Ralph
Paul Houg
Father's Day Poem in German From Anonymous Reader
A reader contributes a German Father’s Day poem. The author wishes to remain anonymous for modesty. The piece is presented as received, with possible spelling and formatting variances.
News of Our Men in Uniform From Clermont Area
A Clermont based column gathers readings from service members and families. Pvt Virgil Troyer of Camp Claiborne IA writes of family comforts and saving war bonds. Several locals return home on furlough or report new assignments in Hawaii New Jersey Idaho and other locations with brief notes on Cadet Ralph Schrader Air Corps training and WAVES enlistment by Phyllis Gress.
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Pvt
Virgil Troyer
Camp Claiborne, Ia
Wenger Bros
Ralph J. Schrader
Hazel Voelz
Luana
Marana
Tucson
Ariz
Uncle Sam
Air Force
Ralph
Clermont
Air Corps
Clermont, Valley Creamery Co
WAVES
Phyllis Gress
Cedar Rapids
New York
Chicago
East
Phyllis
Claude Gress
Good News for All Who Live Along Jungle Area
F C Muehlethaler found an ox shoe in his Victory garden and sees it as an omen. He wonders how long it’s been there and which ox pulled a covered wagon. If you’ve never seen one, he’ll show it free of charge.
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F. C. Muehlethaler
Victory Garden
Change in Mail Schedule to Take Effect July 1 1948
Beginning July 1, 1948, the post office will switch to three daily mail receipts and dispatches, down from four, to conserve tires, gasoline, and vehicles. Southbound at 7:00 a.m. Northbound at 12:45 p.m. Southbound at 4:15 p.m. Main mail arrives at 7:00 p.m. Letters dispatched at 12:45 reach most parts of the U S the next day. The 4:15 p.m. dispatch links with Oelwein trains and serves all classes of mail. Office hours stay 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., lobby open evenings.
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Post Office Department
Postville
United States
Oelwein
Depot to Get Coat of Paint Next Week
In Clermont on Tuesday afternoon several men scraped paint from the depot as preparation for a repaint. Elgin is next on the list and workers aim to finish there and move on. A carpenter gang revamps the building to ensure it is in good shape before repainting.
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Clermont
Elgin
Man in Uniform Returns Home for Leave
A/C Eugene E. Dibble arrived from San Diego California to spend two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs E H Dibble in Clermont.
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Earl Medberry
Great Lakes, Ill
Mrs
Rex Medberry
Eugene E. Dibble
San Diego
Calif
E. H. Dibble
Clermont
News of Four Schupbach Boys in Service
Pvt. Reuben Schupbach expects a 10 day furlough today after a 12 week radio school course at Fort Kaay. He was at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and will return there after the furlough. Pfc. Frederick Schupbach finished mechanic training at Chanute Field and was transferred. Mrs. Schupbach received a shipmate’s letter that Glen Schupbach is in Norfolk, Panama, and well. Ensign and Mrs. William Schupbach of Minneapolis were due Wednesday for a two day leave.
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Reuben Schupbach
Fort Kaay
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Pfc
Frederick Schupbach
Chanute Field
Hope for Relief From Mosquitos Near Elgin Iowa
The Iowa Conservation Commission plans to drain the old Turkey river bed area just north of Elgin to eliminate stagnant pools and odor. Engineers will draft a plan and local contractors will perform the work. The half mile drainage with about a five foot drop should deter mosquito breeding.
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Iowa Conservation Commisae Sion
Turkey
Elgin
Pregent
Commission
Harrington Resigns Secretary Post at Silverleaf Lodge
C J Harrington resigns as secretary of Silverleaf Lodge at Tuesday June 8 meeting due to failing eyesight. Acting Worshipful Master F E Kohler calls an election to fill the vacancy at the July 19 meeting with installation set for the following month. Harrington served 30 years as secretary and has been town clerk and an insurance writer.
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J. Harrington
Silverleaf Ludge
F. E. Kohler
Harrington
Elgin Honor Roll total cost revealed
The Elgin honor roll cost 193603 dollars to complete, covering material labor decor and lettering with minor extra charges. Subscriptions mostly one dollar or less funded the project, while businesses gave two dollars or more and several organizations donated larger sums. Committee members G J Mosby G H Falk Harry Johnson and Ray Da Sart praise the effort.
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Elgin
G. J. Mosby
G. H. Falk
Harry Johnson
Ray da- Sart
See Here Private Hargrove Starts New Serial Story
In this week’s Echo Enterprise a new serial tale begins with See Here Private Hargrove. The army humor becomes a smash hit drawing attention nationwide and appeals to readers with sons in service as Private Hargrove navigates army life.
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Hargrove
Echo-Enterprise
Illyria Sets Date for Annual Community Day and Homecoming
The Illyria general committee has chosen Tuesday July 29 as the date for the annual Community Day and homecoming event. Organizers urge residents to mark calendars and participate in the town celebration.
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Illyria
Stamp on Sale June 10
The $5.00 federal motor vehicle tax stamps for the fiscal year 1943 44 went on sale June 10 at all Iowa post offices.
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Iowa
Start of Season Hole-In-One Marks Dr Balkemy's Round
Dr W Balkemy of Sheldon began the golfing season with a hole in one on the first hole of his opening round.
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Startep
Dr. W. 5. Balkemy
Sheldon
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Jack
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Lewis
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Thoy. Kjosa
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Alfred Cloutier
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Tnd
Fanny Frieden
Cpl
Donald Larson
Fort Bragg
N. C
Immanuel Larson
Field Artillery
No. Carolina
John Barnes
Navy
Idaho
John Wm. Barnes
A. S
Camp Scott
Farragut
Harold Vinton
San Luis Obispo
T Des Miinas
W. T. Vinton
Lyle Gunderson
Winter Garden
Florida
Harry Gunderson
Mrs. Gunderson
Amatillo
Bess Patrick
Charles Gress
Nashville
Tenn
Doty
Harold Sticken
Enid
Oklahoma
Harold
Army Air Corps
Enid Army Air Field
Okla
Sgt
Ernest Holt and
Leon G. Loftsgard
John W. Barnes
U. S. Naval Training Station
James Davis
Camp McCain
Miss
Doris Stansbury
Waterloo
Allen and
J. A. Habeger
Davis
Fayette
U. S
Schupbach
C. J. Harrington
Masonic Lodge
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