Fishing and Fencing Favorite Sport of Iowa Politicians
Iowa observers note a duel of wits between Senator Clyde L. Herring and Governor George A. Wilson as they campaign for the next United States Senate race. Each side accuses the other of political missteps while signaling moves on defense projects and a Des Moines small arms plant. Cleanup of rest rooms at the state fair grounds and a new weekly Democratic publication under W M Shaw are also reported, signaling shifts in state politics ahead of the campaigns.
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United States Senate
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
George A. Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Des Moines
Ben ¥. Jensen
Extra
Council Bluffs
New Democratic
W. M. Shaw
Democratic
Chris Reese
Delegates Named to Democratic State Convention
Fayette county names the delegates for the Democratic State Convention in Des Moines May 18 and 19. J Stanley Bailey Oelwein Edward Carr West Union Mrs Freemont Clark Wadena Laurence Knudson Elgin Leo Napoli Oelwein LeRoy Hardman Jr Oelwein.
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Fayette County
Des Moines
J. Stanley Bailey
Oelwein
Edward Carr
West Union
Freemont Clark
Wadena
Laurence Knuldson
Elgin
Leo Napoli
LeRoy Hardman, Jr
Capper Buys Hunsberger Farm Near Elgin in 117 Acres
Capper agreed last Friday to purchase the 117 acre Efford Hunsberger farm just south of Elgin. Possession in fall to enable conversion to a poultry operation. Hunsberger family retains town houses. farm adjoins Capper poultry unit and offers convenient linked operations. Also contracted to buy the Mabel Holzer farm east of the Hunsberger place, about 25 acres, with a well cared for, productive tract and retained house but a good barn. Court approval required for the Holzer deal.
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Chas. Capper
Hunsberger
Elgin
Holzer Farm
Capper
Mabel Holzer
Les
Hunsberger Place
Hand Caught in Wringer Injured Mrs Thoma Returns to Work
Mrs Max Thoma suffered a lacerated thumb when her fingers were caught in a clothes wringer last week. The wound was stitched and she spent most of the week at home before resuming work at the store.
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Max Thoma
Chuck Whitney Invites Friends to Hear Program
Chuck Whitney announces that the Kanawha high school A Capella chorus will sing over WCCO Minneapolis on Thursday May 15 at 5 30 to 5 45 p m and invites his friends at Elgin to tune in.
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Chuck Whitney
Kanawha High School
Gerald Schori Arrives at Jefferson Barracks Missouri
Gerald Schori informs his parents that he is stationed at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and serves in the 27th School Squadron. He seeks to sell items via a Want Ad.
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Gerald Schori
Jefferson Barracks
Albert Schori
Town Officials Plan Another Street Oiling
The mayor and town council held a special session Tuesday evening to approve oiling. They will purchase a 10,000 gallon car and apply a light coating on main streets while using most oil on side streets to build a more permanent surface. Some questioned the need, but past neglect motivates action.
Start Renewal Auto Licenses June Ninth Start Renewal Auto Licenses
Iowa drivers license renewals will begin June 9, 1941, announced by Karl W. Fischer Commissioner of Public Safety. The move advances renewal dates by almost a month and introduces substantial changes in application and renewal procedures with further instructions to follow for all towns.
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Karl W. Fischer
Commissioner of Public Safety
Iowa
City water installed for three Franklin street homes
Over the past week city water has been installed for Elmer Pinney Jr. and Louis Stutikofer homes. The Stutikofer residence has been vacated by the Schupbach family and is being refinished for new tenants. The Reuben Howard family also will receive city water as installation proceeds.
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Franklin Street
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Louis Stutikofer
Schupbach
Reuben Howard
Dr. L. L. Carr Attends Iowa Medical Society Meeting
Dr. L. L. Carr of Clermont left Tuesday for Davenport to attend the annual three day session of the Iowa State Medical Society where he serves as a councilor for his district.
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L. L. Carr
Clermont
Davenport
Iowa State Medical Society
Carr
Society
Star route mail carrier delays hit south trip
Morning Mail reports a star route mail carrier was one hour late on Tuesday morning’s south trip. The lateness was blamed on a morning passenger at Postville who arrived an hour late, at seven instead of six.
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Star Route
Postville
Clermont Guild to Meet Here
The Clermont Guild will meet May 22 at 1 00 p m at St Pauls Methodist parsonage Elgin with Mrs L L Carr in charge of the program The topic will be Bible Games Harry Groth who has been in the hospital at Decorah for about three weeks was able to sit up last Thursday and is recovering steadily Phone your news to 20 early
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Clermont Guild
St. Paul's Methodist Parsonage
Elgin
L. L. Carr
Harry Groth
Decorah
Demonstration of New Dial Phones Planned for Town
H. E. Duke of the Elgin exchange announces a two day dial phone demonstration by N. W. Bell Telephone Co. in the school building Wednesday and town hall Thursday with afternoon and evening sessions. Delores Moe will demo and assist patrons unfamiliar with the system. Cutting over to the new system begins May 24 with about three weeks to complete the transition and new directories arriving the 24th.
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H. E. Duke
Elgin Telephone Exchange
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Delores Moe
Duke
Mrs Dummermuth Dies After Illness and Stroke
Mrs Dena Dummermuth 72 died at West Union hospital shortly after midnight Sunday after an illness starting December 23 with a stroke. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Elgin home and West Clermont Lutheran church, burial in Elgin cemetery. Rev E B Ramsey conducted the services. A life sketch will be published next week in the Echo.
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Dena Dummermuth
West Union Hospital
Elgin
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Elgin Cemetery
E. EB. Ramsey
The
Echo
Rev Zoschke to Speak at U I U on May 21
Rev Paul F Zoschke pastor of Elgin Baptist church returns to the Upper Town University platform next Wednesday May 21. He has spoken to U I U students before and was invited back by the college chapel committee.
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Paul F. Zoschke
Elgin Baptist Church
Upper Town University
Zoschke
Inductees Reported at Camp Claiborne La
Camp Claiborne Louisiana receives several local selectees including Elmer Meyer Clarence Kittleson and Leonard Roberts shortly after induction. Sam Boleyn was taken to West Union hospital Monday. Mrs Frank Greenley visited from Friday through Sunday with sister in law Mrs Mae Potter at Oelwein.
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Camp Claiborne
Elmer Meyer
Clarence Kittleson
Leonard Roberts
Sam Boleyn
West Union Hospital
Frank Greenley
Mae Potter
Oelwein
Elgin Community Club Held Meeting Monday Evening
Elgin residents report a Monday evening community club meeting. Mr and Mrs N W Evans and Gus Krueger returned from Mattoon Illinois after attending Mrs M W Spears funeral. Mrs Spears who would have been 84 in July is survived by her son N W Evans, a stepson Austin Spears, her widower and six grandchildren.
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Elgin Community Club
N. W. Evans
Gus Krueger
Mattoon
Ill
Mr. Evans
M. W. Spears
Echo Reaches Fifty Years in Publication
The Echo in Elgin Iowa announces it has joined The American Press Half Century Club marking fifty years of continuous publication. A framed certificate accompanies the recognition and praise for serving the community with steady newspaper traditions. John H. Perry, President of The American Press, extends congratulations and best wishes.
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American Press
R. F
Echo Directory Preview Changes Dial Number to Azil
The Echo number 3711 preview suggests a new dial telephone number azil replacing the familiar 20. Mr Duke states the change will come soon, noting the new number is a natural fit and will be easier for the public to remember after years with the old figure.
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Duke
Delay in Opening Luchsinger Bridge by a Week
The supervisors told the Echo on Tuesday they would delay the bridge opening for another week. There is no rush to send traffic across the new structure, as officials want to give it ample time to cure before use.
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The
Echo
Luchsinger Bridge
When Was This Frank Kohler Reports Dog Fight Fatalities
Frank Kohler of West Union recalls a dog fight in Elgin that left three dogs dead two dying after leaving the field one killed outright and another dying from wounds. He notes it may have been long ago and adds a quip about advertising as an investment.
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Frank Kohler
West Union
Rports
Elgin
Report Scout Drive Select for Boys State
Twenty five members attended the Community Club dinner at Klingman's. Eddie Klingman was chosen secretary in the absence of Supt Robinson. The Boy Scout drive total reached 71 dollars with 46 collected since fall. Gerald Boleyn chosen to attend Boys State at Des Moines. Harlan Blockhus to accompany via Legion and Auxiliary. Membership growth cited with 50 to 60 current, two new since April. A summer band concert plan proposed with West Union. joint concerts every other week. Road committee asked to investigate for June session.
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Klingman
Supt. Robinson
Eddie Klingman
C. B. Sehorl
Chm
Gerald Boleyn
Ed Boley
Baumgartner
G. J. Mosby
Max Thoma
A. M. Weibel
West Union
Baccalaureate Exercises for Class of 1941 at Methodist Church
Baccalaureate services for the class of 1941 proceed at the Methodist church on Sunday May 18 with processional by Miss Williams, invocation by Rev Warton, scripture by Rev Zoschke, sermon by Rev P F, benediction by Rev Warton, and recessional by Miss Williams. Flowers are carnations, colors blue and white, motto Method is the Arithmetic of Success.
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Methodist Church
Miss
P. F. Zoschke
Lord
J. C. Warton
Miss Williams
Expect New Baker June 1 H S Ritchie Reopens Elgin Bakery
Independence based H S Ritchie plans to reopen the Elgin Home Bakery on June first after repairs to the area used by Mr Zurbriggen and other changes. Ritchie previously operated a combined bakery and restaurant at Independence and is Paul Tate’s brother in law, the former coach here.
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H. S. Ritchie
Independence
Elgin
Zurbriggen
Ritchie
Paul Tate
New Roof Project For Mrs Christine Schori Building
West Elgin reports a major roof project on the Schori building. Mrs Christine Schori orders removal of old surfacing before applying a Mule Hide built up roof in three thicknesses for a long lasting result.
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Christine Schori
West Elgin
Auxiliary Meeting May 21 at J J Phillips home
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening May 21 at the J J Phillips home with Mrs F D Welch and Mrs R A Crider as hostesses.
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American Legion Auxiliary
J. J. Phillips
F. D. Welch
R. A. Crider
Elgin Cemetery Association Meets At Home May 21
The Elgin Cemetery Association will meet at the home of Mrs. F. C. Mueh lethaler next Wednesday evening May 21. All members are urged to attend if possible. Jane Torkelson, daughter of Wm. Torkelson, has returned home from Decorah hospital after an appendectomy and is recovering quickly.
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Elgin Cemetery Assn
F. C. Muehlethaler
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Herring
Iowa ‘Press Assn
Fair Board
Lloyd Cunningham
Department of Health
Cunningham
Fair ‘Board
Hunsberger Farm
Adams
Jamas River
Oregon
Geronimo
Montreal
Chamberlain
Yankee Clippers
Acwal Combat
CFL
Rev. Zoschke
Illinois
Echo Is
Half Century Club
John H. Perry
Schori
Jane Torkelson
Wm. Torkelson
Decorah Hospital
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