Governor Orders State Guard on Duty as Necessary
Iowa viewers learn of a state guard activation plan with 287 personnel from 31 companies and two medical detachments to report by March 16 at Camp Dodge. A provisional battalion began March 10, 12, with training aimed at police duties, pay details, and potential future active duty. Also notes civilian pilot training prospects for Iowa CPT program and Hawkeye Boys State continuation.
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Statehouse
George A. Wilson
Iowa State Guard
Charles H. Grahl
Adjutant General of
Iowa
Grahl
Camp Dodge
Pearl Harbor
Frithjof Blockhus Promoted to Sergeant in Army
Frithjof Blockhus, son of Mr and Mrs Sven Blockhus of northeast of Elgin, has risen from corporal to sergeant after enlisting a year ago. Stationed at Fort Lewis Washington with the 890th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Company A, he oversees maintenance and repair of armored mechanized units under his charge.
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Frithjof Blockhus
Sven Blockhus
Elgin
Fort Lewis
Washington
Carl Egli Killed by Vicious Farm Bull Near Elkader
Carl Egli age 44 employed on the Eiffert farm two miles north of Elkader was killed last Thursday morning March 5 by a vicious bull. He died about three hours after the crush injuries to his chest. His wife tied the bull and helped him home while a son notified his mother. Egli, born in Switzerland May 19 1897, came to America at age 15 and settled in this region. He married Hazel Voshell in 1936 and left two sons a widow a daughter and his mother two brothers and three sisters in Switzerland. Funeral at Muehlethaler funeral home Elgin then A B church Wadena burial Taylorville cemetery Arlington.
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Carl Egli
Eiffert
Elkader
Egli
Waldenswyl
Zurich
Switzerland
America
Gottfried Frieden
Hazel Voshell
Arlington
Marjorie
Muehlethaler
Elgin
Wadena
Taylorville
Howard
Lyle
Walter Voshell
Harold
Orvin Corbin
Eldo Walters
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Help
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during our bereavement for our husband and father. Mrs. Carl Egli and family.
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Carl Egli
Trial jurors named for April term of court
Among the trial jurors selected for the April term of court are Harold Conner Elgin Bert Erickson Wadena and Anna Nesbit Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Conner
Elgin
Bert Erickson
Wadena
Anna Nesbit
Clermont
Orwick-Hanson Wedding in Des Moines
Marjorie Louise Orwick daughter of C A Orwick Newton and Joseph R Hanson son of George Hanson Elgin were married in Des Moines on Saturday afternoon March 7 Dr Loren M Edwards First Methodist Newton officiated The maid of honor Catherine Orwick and best man Millard Gilbertson Elgin The couple will reside in Missouri Valley where Mrs Hanson teaches high school music and Mr Hanson supervises county farm security administration duties Hanson is Elgin High School graduate and attended Luther College and Iowa State College.
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Marjorie Louise.Orwick
C. A. Orwick
Newton
Joseph R. Hanson
George Hanson
Elgin
Des Moines
Loren M. Edwards
First Methodist Church
Catherine
Millard Gilbertson
First Methodist
Denver
Colorado
Missouri Valley
Hanson
Farm Securities Administration
Harrigan County
Elgin High School
Luther College
Iowa State College
High School Students Undergo X Ray Tuberculosis Test
Sixty three students and four teachers took the X ray examination for tuberculosis at the West Union school building on Tuesday. Supt. Robinson reports about 98 percent of the high school body participated, praising cooperation by parents and pupils in the campaign. The test, open to high school students, will be repeated every three years to ensure all pupils are tested.
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West Union
Supt. Robinson
Surprise birthday party for Mrs Marie Krueger
Mrs Gus Krueger hosted a Friday afternoon surprise party for Mrs Marie Krueger with attendees including Mrs B Riegel Mrs Alfred Wenger Mrs Brady Paul son of Clermont and several Krueger relatives along with Mrs Carl Hackmann Mrs P F Zoschke Mrs H D Yack and Mrs Edwin Krueger. The note ends with a local advertising line.
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Gus Krueger
Marie Krueger
Cruesis
B. Riegel
Alfred Wenger
Brady Paulson
Clermont
Carl Hackmann
P. F. Zoschke
H. D. Yack
Richard Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Helen Frederick
Farm Fire Association Officers Are Elected
The Elgin Farm Fire association held its annual meeting at the town hall on Saturday afternoon. Directors named Olaf Berg Alfred Jacob Albert Schupbach J E Bilden and B H Brackin. G H Falk was elected chairman Sven Blockhus secretary. A proposal to include a small fire protection levy in Marion township budgets was presented for voter approval to replace yearly assessments and provide free service to all residents.
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Elgin Farm Fire Association
Olaf Berg
Alfred Jacob
Albert Schupbach
J. E. Bilden
B. H. Brackin
G. H. Falk
Sven Blockhus
Marion Township
Permission to Rent School House Proposed by Rural District
Pleasant Valley voters were asked to approve District No. 1 director Alfred Ruckdaschel's proposal to rent the closed school building as a residence. The measure was to be decided at the annual election, with returns from ten districts yet to be tabulated by the township board at their Saturday meeting.
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Pleasant Valley
Alfred Ruckdaschel
Jim Bilden In Hospital With Pneumonia
J. E. Bilden, in Decorah hospital for two weeks, is described as very sick with pneumonia and other complications. He was reported slightly improved on Tuesday.
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J. E. Bilden
Decorah Hospital
Fire destroys Johnson Elevator and grain storage unit
Schupbach and Lehman Bay two homes of Schori Estate report a fire of undetermined origin that completely destroyed the Johnson Elevator and grain storage building at Arlington Monday morning. The flames began about 2 30 AM and, though under control, were still smoldering at 11 AM. High winds endangered nearby coal and stock yards.
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Johnson
Arlington
Citizens Ticket Named At Caucus Friday
About twenty five voters attended the town hall caucus last Friday evening, a small turnout for years. Chairman B. J. Baumgartner presided as nominations were made for G. H. Falk for mayor F. C. Muehlethaler Leo Schori D. O. Dean Walter Kohls Chas ONeill for council. Max Thoma treasurer L. L. Kiple assessor and John F. Berndt park commissioner. The park commissioner serves six years while others serve two. The ticket named Citizens and a caucus committee for 1944 was chosen with Baumgartner Kohlis and R. A. Crider. The town election is Monday March 30 with petitions due 15 days earlier.
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B. J. Baumgartner
G. H. Falk
F. C. Muehlethaler
Leo Schori
D. O. Dean
Walter Kohls
Chas
O'Neill
Max Thoma
L. L. Kiple
John F. Berndt
Chm
Walter Kohis
R. A. Crider
Capper Opens Second Hatchery This Sunday
Capper begins operations at a second hatchery on Franklin street as eggs flood in at the downtown plant. Over the weekend the main plant filled to capacity and could supply six more incubators, with total egg storage running to several dozen, approaching the million mark. Government calls for higher poultry and egg output find farmers cooperative. year one capacity up again.
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Cappers
Franklin Street
Elgin Barber Baumgartner Noted In Iowa Oddities Column
The official Elgin barber known as Bill Baumgartner stars in the Iowa Oddities column. Since retiring he has served as hair cutter for Elgin’s three barbers John Maynard and Jake. He is frequently called to cut hair for former competitors and could receive extra cuts for friends.
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Bill" Baumgartner
Iowa
Elgin
John
Maynard
Jake
School Officers Re-elected In Elgin Election
Forty three ballots were cast at the school election Monday. H H Gilbertson and Max Hunsberger were re-elected as directors for a three year term and Samuel Mosby as treasurer for two years. C B Seheri, B J Baumgartner and Keith Thoma served as the election board with voting at the Elgin State Bank.
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H.H. Gilbertson
Max Hunsberger
Samuel Mosby
C. B. Seheri
B. J. Baumgartner
Keith Thoma
Elgin State Bank
First Time in Full Charge for Lorence Muehlethaler
Lorence Muehlethaler, after six years following the undertaker trade, presided at his first funeral in full charge on Sunday. He had always assisted his father F. C. Muehlethaler, now away in California, while his brother Clarence aided in the absence.
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Lorence Muehlethaler
F. C
Clarence
F. C. Muehlethaler
California
WSCS Circle Meetings Planned for March 18
The Women's Society of Christian Service schedules circle meetings on Thursday March 18 at three homes Circle A hosted by Mrs Mary Cook Circle B hosted by Mrs Fleet Frieden and Circle C hosted by Mrs H H Walt.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Mary Cook
Fleet Frieden
H. H. Walt
Residents swap homes near creamery in Elgin deal
Albert Schupbach and Louis L Lehman agreed to buy two residences south of the Elgin creamery from the Schori estate. Schupbach takes the Schori homestead with about 15 acres and farm buildings. Lehman takes the adjoining home built by Geo E Schori. Possession is to be given soon with two moves anticipated.
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Albert Schupbach
Louis L. Lehman
Schori
Schoris
Mr. Lehman
Geo. E. Schori
Lehman
Max Thoma
C. J. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Geo. Weeks
Ben Schori
Weeks
Aurora
Schupbach
George
Elgin
Celebrate Forty Third Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Hans E. Grether celebrated their forty third wedding anniversary with a surprise visit Sunday from relatives bearing baskets and a bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. Guests included Esther Trudo West Union Alfred Jacob Fred Light Edgewood Jay Buowdish Shirley Harry Trudo Lloyd Jacob John Schaer Archie Schroeder Karen John Steffens Marian Erma Kathryn Light A Kent Rev P F Zaschke.
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Hans E. Grether
Esther Trudo
West Union
Alfred Jacob
Fred Light
Edgewood
Jay Buowdish
Shirley
Harry Trudo
Lloyd Jacob
John Schaer
Archie Schroeder
Karen
John Steffens
Marian
Erma
Kathryn Light
A. Kent
P. F. Zaschke
Urge Taxpayers to Meet Their Obligations Promptly
Henry Morgenthau urges all taxpayers to file income tax returns early this year. Reports from collection districts show many have taken on the extra burden of wartime taxes as part of the national effort.
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Henry Morgenthau
U8 Treasury
Department
Elgin Community Club Holds March Meeting at Evans Cafe
The Elgin Community Club met Monday at Evans cafe with about 35 attendees. After a dinner opening, a brief business session followed and there was little business conducted, leading to an early adjournment.
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Elgin Community Club
Evans Cafe
Draftees Leave for Army Duty From Elkader Area
Joan Vernon Hader of Elgin was among draftees who left on Monday March 8 from Elkader. Also departing last week were Maynard A and Maynard O Burden AML from Clayton County.
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Joan Vernon Hader
Elgin
Elkader
Maynard A
Maynard O. Buroden
AML
Clayton County
Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Crider Home March 18
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider on March 18 with Mrs. Ed Wenger and Mrs. F. D. Welch as assistant hostesses.
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American Legion Auxiliary
R. A. Crider
Ed Wenger
F. D. Welch
Echo Report Notes Sightings Across City Streets
Residents report a series of brief sightings around town as recorded by the Echo. Officials urge caution while confirming each event, with residents noting timing, locations, and potential witnesses.
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Iowa Press Assn
Dan Hunter
Iowa Civil Air Patrol
Kansas City
Army
Navy Armed Air Service
Airlines
Hawkeye Boys
Almanac A
Addison
Finland
Russia
Boston
Congress
NY Darviog
Orwick
Mrs. Krueger
Echo
Isave
Farm Fire Association
Jim Bilden
Elgin Canning Co
Citizens Ticket
Capper
Official
Barbers
Wscs Circle Meetings
Creamery
Deal
Thoma
Robinson
Legion Auxiliary
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