Six Recommendations From Cornbelt Governors Conference
The Cornbelt conference of eight midwestern states and allied governors adopted six steps to alleviate the warm manpower and machinery shortage for farm production. Key actions include treating agriculture as an essential war industry, deferring experienced farm workers, securing materials for unfinished machinery, releasing stockpiled completed machinery, and determining 1944 material needs by May 1, 1943 with remedies for shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewestern
United States
Hoover Addresses War Food Threat at Republican Conference
Former President Hoover warned of weakening food supplies as war needs rise, noting 1943 may see lower production while urging immediate action to secure fertilizer and home front strength. Harrison Spangler watched quietly as Hoover urged decisive moves to feed Allies and troops.
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Herbert Hoover
Harrison Spangler
Hoover
Spangler
Britain
Russia
Wickard
Washington
Harrington Improving After Operation at Rochester
C J Harrington, moved from West Union hospital to Rochester Minnesota, underwent an operation early last week. He began improving immediately and sat up the day after surgery. He continues to improve and is expected to return home midweek.
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J. Harrington
West Union Hospital
Rochester
Minn
You Know These People Frank Bakeman Run Mixed Train
Frank Bakeman of Hawarden writes he is running a mixed train between Hawarden and Yankton South Dakota a 56 mile trip starting at 430 am and usually back for dinner. He notes seeing Norm Lewis often at Centerville South Dakota and describes a thriving business there while Elgin railroaders from Huron South Dakota are rarely seen. The Bakeman family includes a son in service and daughter Alice who graduates in May from nursing school and has joined the Red Cross.
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Frank Bakeman
Hawarden
Yankton
S. C
Norm Lewis
Centerville
5. D
Elgin
Huron
Bakemans
Alice
Red Cross
Small Packages to Men Overseas
A new postal regulation permits mailed small packages to army personnel overseas. Local postmaster G. J. Mosby announced sealed parcels may weigh up to eight ounces and require an approved request from the addressee. Beginning Jan. 7 overseas shipments to army personnel were restricted, then modified to allow sending essential items like eyeglasses watches and fountain pens.
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G. J. Mosby
First Day of Spring Brings Snow but Warmer Ahead
Sunday marked the official start of spring on March 21 with springlike weather despite several inches of snow. The sun melted much of the white covering, though the south side of Center street shows about a foot remaining. Officials predict a week's warm spell to clear the remainder.
John Blunt Funeral Sunday in West Union
John Blunt of West Union died March 17 at West Union hospital after a week-long hospital stay. The death was caused by a stroke amid long illness. Funeral services were held March 21 at 1:30 p.m. from Burnham Funeral Home.
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John Blunt
West Union
West Union Hospital
Burnham Funeral Home
Death of Dr. M. S. Rice Methodist minister in Detroit
Dr. M. S. Rice, 70, Methodist minister of Detroit, died Wednesday March 17. Funeral services were held in Detroit Saturday. Rice’s first station was at West Union and he is remembered by some readers.
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M. S. Rice
Detroit
Mich
Wenger Steinmetz Wedding Celebrated in Waterloo
Wilma Steinmetz former Elgin teacher and Walter Wenger were married March 13 in Waterloo. The couple, now living and employed in Cedar Rapids, were reported by relatives. Mrs. L. B. Brubeck, visiting her mother Mrs. Franc DeSart, departs today for Yuba City California.
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Wilma Steinmetz
Elgin
Walter Wenger
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Sept Robinson Accepted For Service in Navy
Elgin schools superintendent C. J. Robinson has been accepted for Navy service and will report to Harvard University for a five month communications course starting April 1. He will close local business affairs this week and travel to Chicago for the weekend before heading to Boston. He enlisted in February and underwent a final physical in Des Moines. The Robinson family plans farewell activities as he leaves after nearly four years in Elgin, with prior service in Oran and Hazelton. Several other local servicemen and their addresses are noted, along with a public card party to raise Red Cross funds at the Elgin town hall on March 25.
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C. J. Robinson
Elgin Schools
Navy
Harvard University
Chicago
Boston
Robinson
Harvard
Mrs. Robinson
Elgin Town Hall
Red Cross
Lpeis Hour Club
30Fpe
War Bond Campaign to Be Closed This Week
H. W. Palb, local salvage chairman, attended a district salvage meeting at West Union and plans to start the local drive soon as roads are settled. He urges farmers to sort and assemble junk now so pickup by local workers will be swift. He praises last fall’s cooperation and aims for 100 percent effort this spring.
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W. Palb
West Union
Marion Lind Has Good Sale
The Marion Lind closing out sale last Wednesday featured strong prices in machinery with items like a John Deere corn planter at 246 dollars and a McCormick-Deering grain binder at 290 dollars. Livestock and crops also sold well including a top cow at 169 dollars, Hyline pullets at 2.08 each, sows at 72 dollars, corn at 1.06, baled alfalfa hay at 20 dollars, and Boone seed oats at 1.60. the Lind family plans to move to Manchester around May 1.
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Marion Lind
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
Boone
Lind
Manchester
Over the Top in Red Cross Drive
Elgin and Pleasant Valley have gone over the top in the Red Cross drive for funds, Max Thoma reports. Some solicitors had yet to report morning of the update. Funds are sent to national headquarters with the old local retention halted during the present emergency. Everyone cooperated well, making the work easier.
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Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Red Cross
Max Thoma
Thoma
Notice on Air Rifle Use in Elgin Town Limits
Boys with air rifles have caused damage to Elgin property and parents are urged to cooperate. An ordinance prohibits shooting air rifles within town limits and persistent destruction will be punished by law. G. H. Falb, mayor.
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Elgin
G. H. Falb
Capper's Hatchery Increases Production Weekly Shipments Rise
Capper's Hatchery reports weekly production stepping up and shipments growing as near full staffing supports higher output. Owner Mr Capper notes orders are arriving faster than typical for the season and all products are selling quickly.
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Capper
Larson Bilden Wedding In Caledonia Minnesota
Deloris M. Larson and Tilpher K. Bilden, both of Elgin, were married on Saturday March 20 in Caledonia Minnesota with Rev. Clarence Lee officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Herbert Blockhus. Dinner guests followed at the Bauder home and Edna Dummermuth has returned home after nursing Ingeborg Grena.
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Deloris M. Larson
Henry E. A. Larson
Tilpher K. Bilden
Hans Bilden
Elgin
Caledonia
Minn
Clarence Lee
Herbert Blockhus
Fridtjof Blockhus
Saylin
Ern Bauder
Edna Dummermuth
J. E. Bilden
Ingeborg Grena
War Bond drive to close in Fayette county this week
J F Miller Fayette county War Bond staff chairman says the drive must end this week and the report completed to show county totals. He criticizes those not meeting quotas and promises to close lists to protect patriotic signers. A letter from W L Clark urges completing the pledge drive during the week of March 22.
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Fayette County
J. F. Miller
Payette County
Miller
W. L. Clark
War Sayings
Rev Zoschke Named Scoutmaster For Troop 53
Rev Paul FE Zoschke led his first Boy Scout Troop 53 meeting at the schoolhouse Monday night at 7 30 Meanwhile Cub Pack held a candle light ceremony as Cubmaster Dr H H Wolf promoted six Cubs to Scouts James Bovis Robert Hanson Robert Boyle Mahion Lantz Robert Boleyn and James Dawson Parents and committee member C B Schori attended Assisting Rev Zoschke was James Norfolk of Decorah field supervisor of the Wapsi Pinicon Area Council
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Paul FE. Zoschke
H. H. Wolf
James Bovis
Robert Hanson
Robert Boyle
Mahion Lantz
Robert Boleyn
James Dawson
C. B. Schori
Zosehke
James Norfolk
Decorah
Wapsipinicon
Death of Mrs Ingeborg Grena at 87 in Ohio region
Mrs Ingeborg Grena aged 87 died at her brother J E Bildens home on Friday evening March 19 after illness since last fall. Funeral services were held at East Clermont Lutheran church officiated by Rev Axel Shelvel with burial in the adjoining cemetery Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by one brother J E Bilden and one sister Elizabeth Bilden, both living near Gunder.
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Ingeborg Grena
J. E. Bilden
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Axel Shelvel
Haders Family Relocate to Elgin Residence
The Chas. Haders family moved to Elgin occupying the T. W. Dean house in West Elgin, from the Clara Brabham farm south of town rented to Tom Powell. Ernest Grimm family moved from a West Union route to a Hawkeye area route. Mrs. Wm. Grover to Iowa City for hospital care.
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Chas. Haders
Elgin
T. W. Dean
West Elgin
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Iowa Press Assny
C. J. Harrington
Dr. M.S. Rice
H O Wenger
Steinmetz
Good Riddance
Beal
Uncle Sam
Robert D. Wilson
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Co. B
45Th Armored Med. Bn
APO
Indiantown Gap
Military Reservation
Geo
H. W. Mueller
George
Sada
15Th Seft Gp
Nepier Pield
Dathan
Ala
Harry T. Hanson
Sta
Hosp
Fort Dix
Jersey
Pfe
Fred L. Rietz
India
Rose Rietz
Pasadena
Calif
Alinta
Ray DeSart
Dale
Africa
Noah Metzger
H. O. & A.B. Squadron
Tobyhanna, Penn
George Metzger
Ensign Wm. Schupbach, Jr
Nas
New Orleans
Myron Anderson
Clayton County
South Carolina
Myron B. Anderson
Fort Jackson
Archie Johnson
Washington, D. C
Ed Johnson
Des Moines
M. C. Blockhus, Jr
Harold R. Johnson
Gene G. Schori
Frederlick L. Schupbach
Robert F. Wenger
Clayton Pringle, Jr
Col. Bates
Army and Navy
California Maufacturing Co
Pringle
Clayton Pringle, Sr
Clermont
Capper’s Hatchery
I State
Zoschke
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