Dairy Day Proclaimed By Governor Wilson in Iowa
Governor George A. Wilson proclaims May 10 as Dairy Day in Iowa urging open houses and promotion of dairy products. The piece highlights Iowa as a leading dairying state with 1938 milk production about 7.5 billion pounds and creamery butter, ice cream, and cheese outputs, plus dairy’s economic value and outside-market shipments. Also notes local health scare at Reynold Strong farm with H. Gilbertson stroke and Hilder’s appendicitis, both improving.
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George A. Wilson
Iowa
East
Rudy Jorgenson Very Ill At Duluth Hospital
Mrs. Lloyd Swartley of Duluth Minnesota telephoned to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hans Grether Tuesday evening that Rudy Jorgenson was very ill and had been taken to St. Luke's hospital in Duluth. He has been sick about a week with a septic sore throat and worsened recently.
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Lloyd Swartley
Dulut
Minn
Hans Grether
Rudy Jorgenson
St. Luke's Hospital
Please Bring in Ball Suits at Once
All those who have Elgin ball suits at home are requested to bring these to Eddie Klingman at the clothing store at once. These suits must be cleaned and repaired and it is imperative that everyone comply promptly with this request. Don't wait do it today. Baseball Committee: We're proud of the big things our little Want Ads do.
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Eddie Klingman
Baseball Committee
Demos Name Delegates To County Convention
Pleasant Valley democrats met in caucus Tuesday evening to name seven delegates to the county convention. Walter Follett Louis Dennler C. J. Harrington Laurence Knudt son Mrs Leo Schori Hans Gre ther Ern Holzer named as delegates.
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Demos
Pleasant Valley Township
Walter Follett
Louis Dennler
C. J. Harrington
Laurence Knudtson
Leo Schori
Hans Grether
Ern Holzer
Elgin Population Up in Ten Year Census
Semi official census figures released Saturday show Elgin rising from 610 in 1930 to 626 in 1940 with enumerator Laurence Knudtson confident no one was missed. Clermont dips from 634 to 629, Arlington records the largest county loss of 33. Fayette county figures follow.
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Mason City
Elgin
Laurence Knudtson
Clermont
Arlington
Fayette County
Capper Hatchery Mid Season Sales Report Strong
Capper Hatchery reports solid mid season demand with entire output sold at retail and no surplus for wholesale. For years they have supplied customers who buy locally, with several hatcheries acting as regular suppliers. The operation runs 933000 eggs per setting across 35 incubators in three sites, with just over a million eggs waiting to hatch and extra staff added in recent weeks.
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Cappers
Clayton County R. P. O. Party Friday Eve May 3
The regular meeting of the Clayton County Rural P. O. will be held at Communia on Friday evening May 3. The party is in the nature of a last day of school event and attendees should dress accordingly. Meeting starts promptly at 8 p.m. Rural young people are invited.
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Clayton County
Communia
Divisional Aid Meetings Planned by Methodist Aid Society
The Methodist Aid Society announces divisional meetings on Thursday May 9 at three homes. First division hosts Mrs Albert Schori, second division hosts Mrs Ethel Kohler, and third division hosts Mrs Terbert Ash.
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Methodist Aid Society
Albert Schori
Ethel Kohler
Terbert Ash
Fragmentary chronicle of early American and world events
A garbled OCR snippet lists items tied to early U.S. history and world figures. It references Washington’s inaugural era, Alvin Karpis, Von Hindenburg, James Audubon, Washington D.C. incorporation, the American Medical Association 1847, and a German dirigible disaster in 1937, but many words are corrupted and unclear.
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Washington
Vi Mayt
Alvin Karpis
von Hindenburg
James Audubon
University of Iowa selects six beauty queens including Jane Arnold
Jane Arnold of Manchester and granddaughter of Mrs. Chris Schweitzer of Elgin was chosen as one of six University of Iowa beauty queens. The selection followed the annual junior prom at Town City Friday night where Ted Weems led the orchestra. Miss Arnold belongs to Delta Gamma.
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Jane Arnold
Manchester
Chris Schweitzer
Elgin
University of Iowa
Town City
Ted Weems
Orchestra Reacher
Miss Arnold
Delta Gamma
Boyer Crew Begins Road Work Between Elgin and Brainard
In the 1940 start, M A Boyer and crew began building the Elgin Brainard road section, aiming for all weather completion from Elgin through Brainard to primary 56 near West Union golf course. About one mile remains to finish north of Art Patterson residence. some rock removal needed. J C Kennedy to work in south county. L P Cline bridge crew on maintenance. J H Lowe to start Arlington to Wadena farm to market work around May 1.
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Elgin
Brainard
Primary 56
West Union Golf Course
Art Patterson
M. A. Boyer
J. C. Kennedy
L. P. Cline
J. H. Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Arlington
Wadena
Oelwein rejects municipal light plant bond proposal
Oelwein voters last week rejected bonding for 850000 to build a municipal light plant. Total votes 2855 with 1659 no and 1117 yes, excluding 19 on technicalities, yielding a 482 vote margin against the project.
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Qelwein
Egg Buyers Face New Recordkeeping Law Enforcement
Egg buyers must keep detailed purchase records from April 15 including date producer name number of edible and inedible eggs price per dozen total paid and candling results. State Agriculture will inspect compliance, prompting some merchants to exit egg buying and urge patrons to sell to producers.
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State Department of Agriculture
Harvey Gilbertson to Attend Boys State
Elgin post American Legion and Auxiliary select Harvey Gilbertson for Elgin's Boys State representative. He is a junior at Elgin High, son of Mr and Mrs Gus Gilbertson, chosen by Legion and Auxiliary committees. This marks the third year sending a youth. prior reps were William Haas and Jacob and Sheldon Kohls. Encampment runs June 1 to June 8.
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Elgin Post American Legion
The
Auxiliary
Elgin
Harvey Gilbertson
Elgin High
Gus Gilbertson
Northeast of
Legion
Wm. Haas
Jacob
Sheldon Kohls
Officers Find Big Still in County
Sheriff A. J. Kutschhat, deputies, and federal agents seized a two burner still described as among the largest in years. Taffy Clements, 42, moved from Omaha to a farm 16 miles south of West Union and is jailed. The contraption included a motor attached to a mash pump, gas burners, a pressure tank, a mash vat, and copper components totaling extensive dimensions. Local visitors from Rochester and West Union joined several households for weekend visits and gatherings.
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A. J. Kutschhat
Taffy Clements
Omaha
Neb
West Union
Mrs Medberry Builds New Set Farm Buildings
Mrs Myrtle Medberry south of Elgin erects a new set of farm buildings on the north end of her 310 acre farm along primary 56. A five room bungalow and a barn rise, with future corn, hog, and chicken houses to be moved from the main set about a half mile south. About 70 acres of the main farm will be set off for the new operation run by Mrs Medberry and her son Kenneth while Mr and Mrs Howard Medberry farm the home place.
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Myrtle Medberry
Elgin
Leo
Lulu Rothlisberger
Medberry J
Kenneth
Howard Medberry
Berres Guilty in Slaying of Postville Night Marshal
An Allamakee county jury of seven women and five men found Carroll Berres of West Allis Wisconsin guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Elmer Lennon Postville night marshal. The jury recommended life imprisonment at hard labor. Lennon was fatally wounded when Berres claimed self defense during a gas station burglary arrest attempt.
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Allamakee County
Carroll Berres
Elmer Lennon
Postville
Berres
West Allis
Wis
Lennon
First Free Movies Shown Here Tuesday in Elgin
Elgin screened free movies Tuesday at the opera house amid cool weather with the house full. A serial and a comedy drama filled a full hour and a half program. The next show is planned for next Tuesday rain or shine with possible indoor venue if weather worsens.
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Elgin
Secowd
Candidates for County and Two Offices Take Notice
Notice to candidates for County and Township offices to file nomination papers and affidavits with the County Auditor by 5 PM May 4 1940 for inclusion on the June 3 1940 Primary ballots. J H Cline County Auditor.
Former Gov Kraschel Eyes Senate Aspirations Across Nation
The供 is unclear due to fragmented text but notes former governor Kraschel considering a senatorial bid. An Upper Iowa University event for May 27 features Bishop Edwin F. Lee as commencement speaker. The report mentions Mrs Ler, a 1908 graduate, and mentions John Dorman in an incomplete context.
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Edwin F. Lee
Upper Towa University
Whiel
Malay Peninsula
Chilppine Islands
Ler
Upper Iowa University
Lo Cazeh
John Dorman
Last Day to File for Township Nomination Papers
Saturday is the final filing day with the county auditor for township offices in Pleasant Valley. J. H. Cline notes affidavits of candidacy must be filed now for the June 2 1940 primary. Offices include two justices, two constables, two trustees, a vacancy trustee, clerk, assessor, and party committeemen and committeewoman. Affidavits blanks are available at the Echo office via K. P. Strauch.
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Mass
J. H. Cline
Pleasant Valley
Yunkers Visit Baumans in Grand Junction Colorado
Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker stopped in Grand Junction Colorado April 7 while returning from California. The Bauman family hosted a friendship reunion with dinner and local sightseeing including new homes under construction. Caroline Bauman is reported in good health for her age.
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Rudy Yunker
Grand Junction
Colorado
California
Rigin
Caroline Bauman
Krueger vs Krueger Cars Crash on Main Street
On Tuesday afternoon a two car collision occurred on Main Street as Gus Krueger driving west and Lyte Krueger backing into Main collided. Gus’s car was nearly wrecked while Lyte’s was only slightly damaged. Gus escaped unharmed in a tense but nonfatal crash. Mr and Mrs Irvin Etter and Colleen of Janesville Wisconsin visited Frieda Etter over the weekend.
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Krueger
Main
Gus Krueger
Lyte Krueger
Gus
Wile Lyles
Irvin Etter
Colleen
Janesville, Wis
Frieda
Etter
Withdrawn Candidacy Shifts 1942 Senate Contest
Longtime Iowa politician Kraschel withdraws from the 1940 primary to avoid party friction with Senator Herring, announcing plans to run for the U.S. Senate in 1942. He endorses Breen or Valentines for the current race and aims for a united Democratic front in November. Continued discussion traces Kraschel’s ambitions since 1932 and party maneuvering.
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Twa Agea
Pener Speeuhitian
Nelson G. Kraschjel Asieprse
Digiwal
Ccutn
Queernitora
Earl G. Miller
Onawa
Senster Herring
Breen
Valentines
Angie
Warife
Weolk
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Ilness
Gilbertson
YH. H. Gilbertson
Reynold Strong Farm
Hilder
Decorah
Duluth
Donnan
Randalia
Maynard
Capper
Clayton County R. ¥. P.O
Washington, D.C
Boyer
Brainard Road
Ernestine Holzer
Upper Iowa
WOI
Ames
O. W. Krueger
Ruth
Harry Johnson
Marjorie Johnson
Robert Steele
Harold Weibel
H. S. Steele
A. M. Weibel
H. H. Wolf
Batoffe Club
L. L. Kiple
C. B. Schori
John Staffenhagen
Thoma
Jeall No
Nearz
Germany
Britain
France
Dope
Louis Kobi
Arthur Kobi
Rochester
Robert Burg
Arthur Earle
Ruby Boyle
Anna Cox
Walter Bovis
Sheldon Boyle
Kraschel
Bishop Lee
K.P. ‘Strauch
Echo
Yunkers
Baumans
Herring
H Keaschel
United States
Louis Murphy
Deket
Clyde L. Herring
Franklin BD. Roosevelt
Murphy
Cyityar
Ds Choy
Murpiy
Guy
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