Quiet Iowa political front masks heavy primary groundwork
A weekly Iowa Press Assn report notes quiet campaigns despite extensive preparations. Republicans show robust headquarters in Des Moines and state, with Thornburg and Wilson leading efforts while Democrats lag, as candidates file nomination papers. By April 22, 68 hopefuls seek congressional or state offices, with 47 Republicans, 19 Democrats, and two undeclared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Augustine
Oskaloosa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Mark G. Thornburg
United States Senate
Irving W. Myers
Thornburg
George A. Wilson
B. B. Hickenlooper
Earl G. Miller
Hickenlooper
Kirkwood
Miller’s
Suraty Building
Fleming
Miller's
Wilson's
Empire Building
G. Scott Davies
Des Moines
James I. Dalliver
Fort Dodge
Leon Shepard
Ferry
David K. Brown
Congress
Impressive Masons Meet Simultaneously in Elgin
Seventeen Elgin and Clermont Masons attended the simultaneous meeting of that order at Elgin Monday evening and carried out the state committee outlined service. The gatherings occur annually to have every lodge in session at the same time. Afterward members shared a lunch and fellowship at the Coffee Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Henry Mork Plans Large Public Auction Next Tuesday
Henry E. Mork of four miles east of Elgin announces a public sale next Tuesday afternoon featuring 71 head of cattle including 11 milk cows and beef stock, 5 horses, 19 Spotted Poland China brood sows, about 2000 bushels of yellow corn and other grains, hay, baled fodder, and some machinery. Thompson & Waters handle the sale with Marion Lind as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Mork
Elgin
Thompson & Waters
Marion Lind
Echo
Oelwein Boy Falls in Cistern and Drowns
Johnny Doyle nine, son of Mr and Mrs F Doyle, was found in an abandoned cistern Sunday at 11 30 am after an all night search by volunteers and Boy Scouts. The vacant lot near his home held a ten foot cistern with three feet of water at the bottom. neighbors reported the cistern cover was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Doyle
Oelwein
F. Doyle
Defense of Java Praised by US General
General George H. Brett, chief of allied air forces in the far east, lauded the Java defense noting there was no eight hour day. He said the pilots pushed to the limit and medical officers had to pull some of them off the planes.
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George H. Brett
Allied
Far East
Java
Absences Hit Irving School Pupils After Measles Outbreak
In a Monday morning report at Irving school in Waverly over half the enrollment was absent, totaling 105 pupils. Measles was cited as the main cause for the absences.
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Irving School
Waverly
Scott for Representative Geo L Scott announces candidacy
Scott of West Union seeks the Republican nomination for state representative in the Echo Enterprise. He notes his past role as Appropriations Committee chair and as a member of the Interim Committee. He cites a state treasury surplus from the session and defends rural school policy against consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Scott
West Union
Echo Enterprise
Scott
Red Cross Committee Heads Named by Director
Max Thoma, director of the Elgin chapter of the North Fayette County Red Cross Assn., announced committee heads for Elgin at a West Union meeting. The group discussed war work, received textbooks and supplies, and began organizing classes in home nursing and first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thoma
Elgin
North Fayette County Red Cross Assn
West Union
Thoma
C. B. Schori
W. C. Falk
Walter Dummermuth
H. H. Wolf
C. O. Torkelson
Geo. H. Falk
Clarence Muehlethaler
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Community Service Donation
The American Legion and Auxiliary met March 18 at the Crider home with hostesses Mrs. Welch and Mrs. Wenger. They collected 9 pounds of spools for Knoxville veterans hospital and donated 5 dollars to Elgin public school playground equipment. Empty spools requested, to be left at Elgin Oil or Baumgartner Jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
R. A. Crider
F. D. Welch
Ed Wenger
the Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Elgin Public School
Elgin Oil Station
Baumgartner Jewelry
Men 45 to 64 to Register for Draft on April 27
The government ordered men ages 45 to 64 to register on April 27 under the selective service act for possible non-combatant service. About 15 million could register. Although not destined for combat, many may be assigned to essential war work. 18 to 20 age group have not yet been called to register.
Smith Lehman wedding held in Cicero Illinois
Gertrude Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Cicero Illinois wed Reuben Lehman son of Mr and Mrs Sam Lehman of Elgin at Hope Reformed Church Cicero March 21. Rev Raymond Beckering officiated at 5:00 PM. Bride wore aqua blue with white orchids. Elen Smith her sister was bridesmaid in rose with sweet pea corsage. Howard Heinrichs was best man. Reception followed at Oak Park Arms Hotel. Mrs Lehman works at Marshall Field Co Chicago. Mr Lehman a 1929 Elgin HS and 1933 Upper Iowa grad, now a credit man and accountant at Haskins Coal and Duck Corp Chicago. They will live at 165 N Pine Ave Chicago Illinois.
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Gertrude Smith
John Smith
Cicero
Ill
Reuben Lehman
Chicago
Sam Lehman
Elgin
Hope Reformed Church
Raymond Beckering
Elen Smith
Rose
Howard Heinrichs
Oak Park Arms Hotel
Lehman
Marshall Field & Co
Mr. Lehman
Elgin High School
Upper Iowa University
Haskins Coal and Duck Corporation
Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lehman
Pine Ave
Illinois
Beer Caves as Air Raid Shelters Considered
McGregor residents suggest converting old beer caves near town into air raid shelters if needed. About a century ago brewers carved large rock cellars for beer storage. Guttenberg and Prairie du Chien report similar caves, some extending hundreds of feet into bluffs.
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McGregor
Guttenberg
Prairie du Chien
Use Your Dimmers Please
Citizens warned that failing to dim headlights when meeting oncoming traffic is against the law. Drivers who persist will be reported. Mayor G. H. Falk urges compliance to avoid further complaints and to observe traffic laws. Bonds or bondage Buy U S Savings Bonds com
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U.S
Lindberg hog mounted on Berg farm near Kiron
Martin Berg farmer near Kiron announces his hog Lindberg weighing 1550 pounds has been slaughtered. The skin will be mounted for display at the Berg home. The animal was so heavy it needed help to rise. Improvements in Bloomfield include a new light plant and a tractor powered street flusher. The municipal project cost 68000 with 2700 unpaid. Four want ads appear.
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Martin Berg
Kiron
Lindberg
Berg
Bloomfield
Retail Trade Shows Growth in Small Towns of America
There is only one ticket for the town election at the town hall on Monday March 30. Ballots list candidates for Mayor G H Falk Councilmen FP C Muehlethaler Leo Schori Chas O Neill D O Dean Walter Kohls for treasurer Max Thoma for assessor L L Kiple and for park commissioner J F Berndt. No special propositions appear to be voted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
FP. C. Muehlethaler
Leo Schori
Chas
O'Neill
D. O. Dean
Walter Kohls
Max Thoma
L. L. Kiple
J. F. Berndt
Giblin Ossian Places First in Butter Entered Here
The Iowa Association of Buttermakers met at the Elgin creamery. Judges gave Giblin Ossian first with a 94 score, Wild Church second 93 and Drahm Monona third 92. Men's judging had ties, and ladies tied for first. Louis L. Lehman presided.
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Iowa Association of Buttermakers
Elgin Creamery
Bill Mistele
Ben Gulsvig
B. W. Patsey
Francis Giblin
Ossian
Milton Wild
Church
E. B. Drahm
Monona
Cletus Boland
Waterville
F. Giblin
Louis L. Lehman
Martin Cooney Appointed District Court Judge
Gov Geo A Wilson on Saturday appointed Martin M Cooney West Union attorney as judge of the 13th district to succeed the late H E Taylor of Waukon. His term runs until Jan 1 1943 with a 5000 dollar annual salary plus travel and living expenses. Other candidates included Dale Elwood John Howard E B Richter and W H Antes. The Fayette county bar association endorsed Atty Antes at West Union. Other judges are T H Goheen Culmar and W L Eichendorf McGregor.
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Geo. A. Wilson
Martin M. Cooney
West Union
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
Dale Elwood
Cresco
John Howard
New Hampton
E. B. Richter
W. H. Antes
Fayette County Bar Association
Atty
Antes
Cooney
T. H. Goheen
Culmar
W. L. Eichendorf
McGregor
Arrival of spring brings early sowing debate
Spring arrived on Saturday March 2 marking the season but older residents warn against premature optimism as blustery weather may follow. Farmers готов to sow small grain while opinions vary on how early to start.
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. K Mork at Home
Mrs K Mork surprised by forty family members on Saturday as she marked her 72nd birthday with seventy two candles on the cake. Lunch followed late and guests wished her many happy returns. LOCATED. A watch found after six days aided by Mrs Lazenby and Hazen Blackburn amid an auto train fatality search.
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Charles P. Lazenby
Keosauqua
New Deal for Local Merchants
The tire shortage shifts rural buying habits toward small towns as buyers avoid city trips. Wholesale grocers report growth in rural retail trade and urge merchants to act now, upgrade offerings, and advertise reliable service to compete with larger centers.
Former German Captain to Talk to Masons
Elgin and Clermont Masons have been invited to West Union for a Thursday evening meeting by Kant Hart of Munong who will recount his Germany experiences and discuss lodge reforms after the Ritter order confiscated property and disbanded members. Hart, a former German army captain in World War I, is now a U.S. citizen and in demand for speaking dates.
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Elgin
Clermont
West Union
Kant Hart
Munong
Germany
Timate Ritter
U.S
Kirdt
Farm by Corley kept in Custer family under management change
For 38 years a Corley area farm has been tithed by a Custer family member though owned by Mrs. B C Custer of Harlan. Gerald Lorenzen will care for it as Glen Custer moved away. The 1854 farm has been farmed by four generations with 20 Custer children raised there. Charles McClain, a Corydon boy, aged ten, fractured his elbow after falling from hay bales. he calmly informed his parents and x rays confirmed the break.
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Corley
Custer
B. C. Custer
Harlan
Gerald Lorenzen
Glen Custer
Charles
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Iowa Press Assn
Henry Mork
Oelwein Boy
Almanac
Boston
Cambridge
Ponce de Laon
Providence
A. I
Alaska
Commodore Perry
Dela. Nena
Mac Arthur
UCAN
Erte Mari
Kare
Red Cross Committee
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
America
Martin Cooney
Elgin Library
Progress Club
F.C. Muchiethaler
Treas
Masons
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