Iowa Suffers War Fatigue as Primary Battle Looms
The piece notes waning political enthusiasm in wartime Iowa as 1944 primaries approach. It highlights major contenders for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, manpower shortages, and a revised oleo-butter pamphlet at Iowa State College. It also covers Iowa Press Association leadership and 1943 birth statistics, reporting 49 211 total births with 24 813 males and 23 398 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Graye
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Milton W. Strickler
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Theodore W. Schultz
State Health Department
Local youths listed as April 18-year-old registrants
The register for the April 18 cohort includes three local youths: Darrel M. Johnson of Wadena, Alfred L. Olson of Clermont, and Lawrence Gehring Jr. of Elgin, all aged 18.
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Darrel M. Johnson
Wadena
Alfred L
Olson
Clermont
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Elgin
Frieden Marriage in Texas Church to Lt. Burcell
Phyllis Frieden wed Lt. Harry H. Burcell of Stockton California in a Marfa Texas Methodist church ceremony on April 29. The couple, attended by her parents, celebrate with a gardenia corsage as she and her groom, both graduates of local high schools, begin their new life while he serves after earning pilot wings at Marfa Army Air Field.
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Joe Frieden
Daghter
Phyllis
Harry H. Burcell
Stockton
Calif
Methodist
Marfa
Texas
Wergland
Elgin High School
Bishop’s
Cedar Repids
Pittville, Calif
Chico State College of California
Army Air Corps
Marfa Army Air Field
Burcell Will
Bob Blue to Speak at Clermont Commencement Tonight
Lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate Bob Blue will deliver the Clermont commencement address tonight. The event, non political in tone, was previously set for last year but postponed due to a prior engagement. A larger audience is expected alongside the usual crowd.
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Bob Blue
Clermont
Blue
Iowa
Elfen Stillman Weds John Welch in San Francisco
Elfen Stillman, daughter of Harry Stillman of Elgin Illinois, married John Welch of Emmet Idaho in San Francisco on May 3. Mrs Welch, a 1938 Elgin High School graduate, works at a defense plant in Los Angeles. Welch serves in the Navy and has spent two years in the South Pacific war zone.
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Ellen Stillman
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry ‘Stillman
Elgin
John Welch
Emmet
Idaho
San Francisco
Welch
Elgin High School
South Pacific
Hubert M. Wiliams
Guy Williams
Norfolk
Navy
California
AROW
Fleet P. O
Uncle Sam Says Do You Know War Bond Message
A wartime plea urging readers to start War Bond Savings with small stamps and buy more Bonds and Stamps to aid in defeating Berlin and the enemies abroad. The verse frames loyalty by pledging support against the Axis with minimal initial investment.
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Sam
Adolf
Toja
Berlin
Tokyo
Baptist Conference Delegates Attend Milwaukee Sessions
Rev. P. F. Zoschke and John F. Miller traveled to Milwaukee Wisconsin as delegates for the North American Baptist Conference. The conference runs through Sunday with Rev. Zoschke slated to speak Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Zoschke
John F. Miller
Milwaukee
Wis
North American Baptist Conference
Zoschke
Gruvers Buy Dawson Home In West Elgin Move
Mr and Mrs Wm Gruver purchased the Grant Dawson house across the Otter in West Elgin and moved there Tuesday. They had been living in the Elmer Pinney house just west of town.
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Wm. Gruver
Grant Dawson
Otter
West Elgin
Elmer Pinney
Help Needed to Make Kit Bags for Service Members
The Red Cross seeks volunteers to assemble kit bags for service men. Call Mrs. C. B. Schori, Elgin, the local production chairman, if you can assist. Beware of the person who prays on Sunday and harms others the rest of the week, Ex.
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The
Red Cross
C. B. Schori
Elgin
War across 10000 miles separates Clermont kin fledgling notes
A Gary Indiana newspaper reports 10,000 miles divide former Clermont residents now serving in World War II. Pvt Merle Harris engineers in New Caledonia and Pfc Dean Harris paratrooper in England are sons of Fay Harris of Gary. Others, including Gordon E Zurbriggen Yeoman 2/c and Lt Gerald A Schori stationed in Florida, are listed with new addresses and transfers.
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Attar
Gary
The
American Bridge Co
Business Brief: Emmetsburg Sales Co Reaches Big Sales
In 1943 Fred Wenger formerly of Elgin becomes manager of Emmetsburg Sales Co, running a large sales barn. The firm sources livestock from a 70 mile radius and posted sales near $2,000,000 last year, regarded as one of the best outlets in the state.
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Fred Wenger
Elgin
Emmetsburg Sales Co
Two Dogs Die From Poison in Wear Elgin Area
Two dogs in Wear Elgin have died and another animal nearly died from strychnine poisoning. The article questions whether poison is placed deliberately or used for pest control, warns residents to act with care, and urges reporting to authorities if a nuisance dog is involved.
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Wear Elgin
Notice to Pen Up Chickens in Elgin
Residents are notified to confine chickens to their premises and prevent running at large. Complaints cite dogs and hogs causing damage, while others are urged to tidy back yards and alleys. Mayor G H Falb signs the notice urging a cleaner healthier Elgin.
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Elgin
Victory Garden
G. H. Falb
Decorah Seniors In Accident After Banquet Trip
Six Decorah high school seniors were injured in a crash near Lanesboro Minnesota after leaving a senior banquet. Ruth Muellerman, formerly of Elgin, suffered severe cuts to the left hand with back tendon damage to the middle fingers and a broken left collarbone. One boy sustained a broken leg, others had lighter injuries. Witnesses marveled how all survived.
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Decorah High School
la Crosse
Wis
Lanesboro
Ruth Muellerman
Elgin
Betty Schori Chosen for 1944 Hawkeye Court
Betty Schori of Elgin daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Schori is named one of eight S U S girls chosen for the 1944 Hawkeye Court. A freshman her picture will appear in The Hawkeye yearbook. She resides at Currier Hall U U 1.
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Betty Schori
C. B. Schori
Elgin
the Hawkeye
Currier Hall
When the Boys Come Home and Taxpayer Fears
A local Iowa writer predicts returning servicemen will confront mortgaged futures from taxes. The piece laments tax power and wage burdens while a Mobridge Tribune note questions attire trends and hints at classified ad woes.
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Mobridge Tribune
Community Club Holds May Meeting at Evans Cafe
The West Union Country Club hosted the May meeting of the Elgin Community Club at Evans Cafe with 22 members present. Chairman role was filled in by B J Baumgartner’s absence, while H W Falk outlined county salvage efforts and proposed scrap metal drives. Discussion touched on a potential law banning burning paper, road improvements on the county line road, and upcoming War Loan drives planned for June to July with aims to boost bond sales. Street oiling and finances were also reviewed as the council weighs patching versus full oiling.
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West Union Country Club
Elgin Community Club
Evans’ Cafe
B. J. Baumgartner
H. W. Falk
England
County Line
Jcommittes
Falk
Guernsey Smiths Bay Farm Purchase Near Elgin
Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith have bought 110 acres owned by Elgin State Bank and take possession immediately. The farm lies opposite the Ed Gehring property, formerly known as the Kimpston place, with no buildings and split between work land and pasture.
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Guernsey Smith
Elgin State Bank
Ed Gehring
Kimpston
Tts
Hold Annual Stag Party Kicks Off Season
Hold Annual Stag Party was staged at the club house on Moon day evening with food cards and pink lemonade. The invitation event typically opens the playing season, delayed so far by cold wet weather.
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West Union Country Club
Legion and Auxiliary Meet in May at Baumartners
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a May 16 meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baumartner home with Mrs. Walter Bovis assisting. The event includes a light appraisal of business and finance careers. Moville Record notes Lee Candee of Volga resigned as Clayton county auditor staff to raise turkeys after three years in the office, completing duties at the courthouse on April 29.
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The
American Legion and Auxilliary
Wm. Baumartner
Walter Bovis
Moville
Lee Candee
Volga
Clayton
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Red Oak Express
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Boone News-Republican
Phyllis Frieden
Elfen Stillman
Gruvers
Dawson Home
Gordon E. Zurbriggen
Fleet Post Office
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Vint Hill Farms
Station
Virginia
Beker School
Reuben Butikofer
Cook & Baker School
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Corp
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South Durbin St
Casper
Wyoming
N. W. Evans
Durbriggen
Pfe
Paul Zurbriggen
Camp Carson
Colorado
University of Chicago
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M. J. Blockhus
APO
Geo
H. W. Mueller
PSASE
Napier Field
Dothan
Alabama
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Echo
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Pvt
Elmer
Sgt
Archie
Camp Davis
N.os
Australia
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Leon
Pearl Harbor
C. B. Kittelson
Southwest Pacific
Clarence
Henry Kittelson
Fanny Frieden
Sam J. Frieden
Elaine Knight
Salinas
Maxine Hunsberger
M. Zurbriggen
Sumner
Ben J. Kurth
Army Post Office
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J. G
Wim. Schupkach
Marcia
Decorah
Hawkeye Court
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