Liquor Commission Praised for Far Sighted Action
Iowa liquor policy praised as rationing proves sensible amid war. Commission endured criticism to preserve supply, ensuring 70 percent prewar quota monthly while neighboring states run low. Scrap drive continues with goal 183000 tons by June 30, urging farmers to contribute even small pieces.
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Iowa
Liquor Commission
Towa
Commission
Herbert C. Plag
War Production Board
Plagman
Treasury Secretary Thanks Newspapers for Help
Secretary Morgenthau expresses gratitude to newspaper publishers for their remarkable contribution to the second War Loan. He notes unparalleled support from the newspapers of the country and conveys deep appreciation on behalf of the Allied Newspaper Council.
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Secretary of Treasury
Frank Tripp
Allied Newspaper Council
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Quota Not Yet in Sight in Second War Bond Sales
A weekly check shows Elgin and Wadena territory at 61 874 50 toward a 70 000 quota for War Bond sales. An extended deadline to Friday May 7 gives hope the balance of 8125 50 will be raised. Banks and post offices contribute, with P M Flowers reporting 1462 00 in bonds last week.
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Elgin
Wadena
Baumgartner
P. M. Flowers
Aetna
Sper
State Conservation Officials Inspect Old River Bed Area
Two officials of the Iowa Conservation Commission visited Elgin on Saturday with Albert Schori and G. H. Falk to assess draining the old river bed area and reduce the mosquito nuisance. They asked Elgin to hire an engineer for a cost estimate, to be sent to the commission for potential aid. County Engineer Finch had been arranged to conduct the survey, but no action has occurred yet.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Elgin
Albert Schori
G. H. Falk
Finch
Honor Roll Board Erected In Elgin Park
Elgin installs a large honor roll sign in the park, about 12 by 18 feet, erected Tuesday morning and to be painted. It will list all local men serving Uncle Sam. Fundraising is by public subscription. donors may see committee members Geo H Faith, G J Mosby, Harry Johnson, and Ray De Bart.
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Elgin
Uncle Sam
Geo. H. Faith
G. J. Mosby
Harry Johnson
Ray de Bart
Air raid alarm expected this week says Elgin fire chief
Fritz Wede, Elgin fire chief, says he expects a surprise air raid alarm this week with no idea of the night or hour. The fire department will again police the town and surrounding roads. If you hear the siren, dim lights and seek indoor safety quickly. Want ads are used worldwide for the same reason—to get results.
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Fritz Wede
Elgin
Clermont Soldiers News and Furlough Updates
Clermont residents receive a long list of service members with home towns and current postings. Friable notes include Clifford Gisleson promoted to first class private at Gulfport Field Miss and Lt. Delos Tinker at Fort Riley Kansas with 60 dentists at the camp. A whirl of furloughs and hometown addresses follow with Navy and Army personnel stationed across the country.
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Clifford QC. Gisleson
Gulfport Field
Miss
Mary Gisleson
Elgin
Delos Tinker
Fort Riley
Kan
Omaha
Nebr
Keith Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Foster Field
Texas
Elgin O E S Homecoming Night Plans May 12
The Elgin Chapter O E S will observe homecoming night on May 12. Past Matrons and Patrons conduct the meeting. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30. Members bring covered dish sandwiches and table service. All O FES members and their husbands are invited.
Eighth Grade Commencement at West Union Saturday
County official D R Roberts announces that the Eighth Grade Commencement will be combined with the civics tour at the West Union courthouse on Saturday May 8 at nine in the morning. Students will tour county offices and jail, then hear Rev G W Eukena deliver the address at eleven, with post ceremonies and a county home visit in the afternoon. The list includes Illyria and Clermont township graduates and notes 132 total graduates with Richard Ray Turney of Jefferson township as top student.
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D. R. Roberts
Court House
West Union
G. W. Eukena
West ‘Union
Linage
Illyria
John B. Phillips
Kathrene Jane Yearous
Lowell Strong
Rosella Strong
Bennie
Gene Hofer
Lulu Arlene Minger
Robert B
Shaffer
Daryl Dewayne Kughnes
Louis James Messerli
Joan Ruth
Oldfather
Sylvia Dorothy Wheeler
Clermont
Gladys Harriet Yausin
Kenneth LeRoy Johnson
Eugene Schroeder
Delores LaVonne Osmundson
Pleasant Valley
Leona Catherine Kimpston
Yvonne Lorraine Wander
George Albert Friederich
Reynold
Niles Shaffer
Supt
Roberts
Richard Ray Turney
Jefferson Township
Masons Meet Next Tuesday in Elgin Lodge Session
Silverleaf Lodge, A F and A M of Elgin announces its regular monthly meeting for Tuesday evening May 11 at eight o'clock. The agenda includes reg ular business and possible third degree work. A special session last Tuesday raised the fourth candidate this year.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M. of
Elgin
Regar
County bond drive passes one million total sales
John F. Miller, county bond chairman, reports that the second drive has reached over 1,040,000 in total sales. Banks purchase about 500,000 while individuals total 540,760. Individual quotas were set at 630,000.
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John F. Miller
County Bond Chm
Community Club to Meet Monday at Evans Cafe
The May meeting of the Elgin Community Club is set for next Monday evening at Evans Cafe at 6 30. Officers request dinner reservations in advance if possible. Throw Your Scrap Into The Fight.
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Evans’ Cafe
Elgin Community Club
Evans
New Address for Private Gerald Boleyn Reports in Syracuse
Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn learn of their son Geralds new address Pvt Gerald E Boleyn 17181249 Wing II Bks 39 903 Uni Ave 65th Cc T D Air Corp Syracuse NY Joe Kuls Marine Corps San Diego Cal to complete boot training this week after three weeks on rifle range with an expert rifleman medal 318 of 340 points second high in platoon and two Iowa boys among nine expert ratings
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Cpl
James ©. Anderson
G. O. Anderson
Clermont
Miami Beach
Fla
Sheppard Field
Texas
James. C. Anderson
Flight
Ed Boleyn
Gerald
Gerald E. Boleyn
Wing II
Uni
Ave
Cc. T. D
Air Corp
Syracuse
N. Y
Joe Kuls
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Iowa
Town and Farm in Wartime War Expenditures-1918 and 1948
Wartime costs are contrasted with 1918 and 1943 figures showing far higher 1948 expenditures. The piece notes multiple loan drives, broad global supply needs, tire ration changes, casualty totals, and various home front measures including nursing, fuel oil rationing, truck parts, and an American Day for new citizens.
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United States
France
Youths registered for class of eighteen in Fayette County
April reports show twenty youths registered for the eighteen year old class in Fayette County. Gerald V Frieden of Elgin was the sole registrant for this section. Clermont and Wadena reported none.
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Fayette County
Gerald V
Frieden
Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
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Iowa Press Assny
H. Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyle Nelson
Navy
Cardinaf Service, Industrial Div
Treasure Island
San Francisco
California
Leo J. Kneeland
Cedar Rapids
el Paso
Bis
Wayne Durscher
Walter Durscher
Coast Guard
Virginia Beach
Donald Horan
Fort Crook
Neb
Catherine Horan
Ait Clermont
Francis Horan
Pfc
Francis W. Horan
Seattle
Washington
James Christ
Russell Wenger
Des Moines
Pvt
Earl Kloster
Army Air Base Branch
Eagle Pass
Agnes Anderson
Bernard Shea
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Peterson
N. J
Shea
Richard
Marines
Bernard
Agnes
Elizabeth Crowe
J. P. Sullivan
Kenneth Evang
Camp Dodge
KSO
Eugene E
Jackie) Dibble
E. H. Dibble
Ronald Kelly
Minneapolis
Jane Dibble
Newport News
Jackie
LeMars
University of Colorado
LeRoy E. Steele
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Louisville
Sedalia
H. S. Steele
T. C. Sq
Sedalia Army Air Base
Warrensburg
Missouri
Melvin
Shadow) Boleyn
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Sam Boleyn
Geo
H. W. Mueller
Napier Field
Dathan
Alabama
Wm. Mueller
Chicago
Wm. Haas
Louisiana
Transportation Division
Wm. H. Haag
Rec. Co
T.C
C, N.O
New Orleans
Masons
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