Iowa Republicans Organize in Chicago to Counter Isolationism
Iowans among Republicans met in Chicago to plan state meetings promoting a party stand that can be counted on not to drift into isolationism after World War II. They say they seek only internal expression, not policy, and won’t align fully with Willkie, keeping options open if another candidate emerges. The item notes awards for war production and other political tidbits from Iowa, including tax collection concerns and public notices.
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Willkie
Perry Larson Buys Lehman Home
Perry Larson has purchased the Lehman Bowse of Celia Lehman and will obtain possession in June. He is making minor repairs now to be ready for move in.
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Perry Larson
Lehman Bowsé
Celia Lehman
Jume I
Warmer Weather Wanted Now
Unseasonably cool days have farmers worried as indications point to warmer weather soon. About a quarter of corn land has been planted, river bottom farms fared better, gardens progress slowly, and grassland is advancing. A week of warm, fair weather could aid planting and fieldwork.
Big Spring Salvage Drive Set For May 31
Citizens urged to gather scrap iron in Elgin and vicinity for a spring salvage drive on Monday May 31. Collect and pile every scrap item from today to speed pickups, with trucks planned to collect the material for the wartime effort.
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Sam
Elgin
Tate
Gravel Projects Planned by Clermont Brick & Sand Co
The Clermont Brick and Sand Co plans two graveling projects in the county. They will finish the Jacobs road where about 600 yards were laid last year and apply the same amount again this year. A two mile stretch in Illyria to wiship from the church south past Tommy Ogle's will receive 800 yards per mile using Turkey river gravel.
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Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Illyria
Wiship
Ghurch
Tommy Ogle
Turkey River
President Proclaims June 14 as Flag Day
President Roosevelt proclaims June 14 Flag Day and urges nationwide display of the Stars and Stripes and United Nations flags. He notes the flag fights alongside 32 UN nations marked by free men's bravery, symbolizing a coordinated offensive to liberate the world.
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Roosevelt
United Nations
Iowa Newspaper Suspensions Rise to 34 In WWII Era
The University of Iowa School of Journalism reports 34 suspensions of Iowa weeklies since Pearl Harbor. Latest suspensions include Moville Mail Cambridge Legeer Webster City Observer Dike New Era and Iowa Reform Davenport. The Iowa Reform, once a German language paper, has since April 1 become an English tabloid.
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Iowa
Pearl Harbor
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Moville Mail
Cambridge Legeer
Webster City Observer
Dike New Era
Iowa Reform
Davenport
Campfire Girls meet at Tebbe home for planning
The Campfire girls held a meeting at Charlotte Tebbe's home Tuesday afternoon with ten members present. They decided to conduct their ceremonial on June 1 at Georgana Falb's home.
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Charlotte Tebbe
Georgana Falb
Elgin sailors and families cited in war era notes
The column notes local residents in the armed forces, including LeRoy F. Burrow BM 3/C USNR listed with 36th Naval Construction Battalion in San Francisco, Jack Dibble located in California, and several others with new posts or schooling moves. It records homecomings, promotions, and address changes across Navy and Marine assignments during wartime.
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LeRoy F. Burrow
Fred C. Burrow
Elgin
Look
The
Picture Magazine
USNR
Naval Construction Batt
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Military Transfers and Cadet Enlistment Report
Pfc. Lyle K. Patterson of Wadena has been reassigned from Foster Field Texas to Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina with new address 796 Tech. Sch. Sydn Barracks T737 Patterson’s transfer follows service with Floyd Patterson. Clemens Loftsgard of Gund er becomes aviation cadet at Army Air Forces Pre Flight School Maxwell Field Alabama after two years enlisted and completion of airplane mechanics at Sheppard Field Texas.
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Lyle K. Patterson
Floyd Patterson
Wadena
Foster Field
Texas
Tech. Sch. Sydn
Clemens B. Loftsgard
Mellien V. Loftsgard
Gunder
Army Air Forces
Maxwell Field
Ala
Loftsgard
Sycracuse
Airplane Mechanics School
Sheppard Field
More Bonds Than Liquor In Elgin Month Of April
Elgin liquor store records show bonds totaling 2427.85 and net liquor sales 1998.19 for April. Overall liquor sales across the state decreased by 41975.33 in April compared to the previous year, as of last April.
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Elgin
OPA Changes Regulations Noted With Second Blackout
A May blackout disrupted sections of the area on Tuesday night at 10 pm with a warningless alert. The alert preceded a second blackout using a different system than the first, causing confusion until street lights were turned on to signal all-clear. TD
Capper Extends Hatch Season Amid Strong Demand
Capper of Capper Hatcheries will lengthen the hatching season likely into midsummer due to sustained demand for baby chicks. He has been sold out for weeks and aims to satisfy regular customers he could not fully serve before. Government minimum poultry products may prompt more summer chick-raising to avoid price breaks in fall and winter.
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Chas
Capper
Reverend George Snyder Assigned to Courtdale Larksville Charge
George Snyder the son of the Rev. J. J. Snyder Traey is named to the Courtdale Larksville charge in Pennsylvania and will depart after graduating in Boston May 24. He spent high school in Elgin and college at Cornell then studied at Boston Theological School. He was ordained in Binghampton by Bishop Charles Flint and married last year to a Massachusetts nurse.
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George Snyder
Courtdale-Larksville
Pennsylvania
Boston
George
J. J. Snyder
Traey
Elgin
Cornell
Boston Theological School
Mass
Binghampton
N. Y
Charles Flint
Snyder
Massachusetts
Elgin Honor Roll Painting Delayed by Moisture Issue
Elgin’s honor roll project remains unfinished due to a porous panel fault that allowed back moisture to seep, hindering paint drying. The back was sealed to correct the issue and after a couple of dry days the sign painter will finish lettering.
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Elgin
Banks Close Friday for Group Four Meeting
Notice lists Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Elgin State Bank Elgin and Wadena offices closing all day Friday May 21 so officers and employees may attend the Group Four meeting of the Iowa Bankers Association at West Union. Arrange banking needs accordingly.
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Iowa Bankers’ Assn
West Union
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Wadena
War Bonds Sales Reported At Elgin Bank Branches
War Bonds sales to private individuals in the Elgin State Bank system totalled 65 056.00 dollars, including the home bank and its Wadena office and the local post offices. The report places Elgin entities third in the county for bond sales, with Oelwein and West Union leading.
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Elgin State Bank
Home Bank
Wadena
Oelwein
West Union
Schaer Families Dine With Chris Schweitzer Residents
Mr and Mrs Fred Schaer and Mr and Mrs John Schaer with their families were dinner guests Sunday at the Chris Schweitzer home.
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Fred Schaer
John Schaer
Chris Schweitzer
Time to Apply for Canning Sugar Reminder
War ration update lists sugar and other coupons with expiry dates and zones. Sugar coupons No. 12 and A Book No. 5 cover four to five pounds, through May. coffee and blue stamps through May. meat and fuel coupons extend into summer. Farm meat rules allow self-sourced meat for households without surrendering points if owner lives on a farm. non residents must surrender points. Sugar for canning limited to one pound per four quarts, fifteen pounds per person, with five pounds per jam or preserve.
War Mail Rules and Farm Machinery Rationing Changes
Packages may be mailed to soldiers overseas with an APO stamp and a soldier's request. Former CO approval is no longer required. Weight and size rules stay. State War Boards may cancel county quotas on farm machinery. Farmers must locate machinery before certificates. County committees may set certificate expiration 10 to 60 days after issuance.
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Futhermore
Local Registrants Must Carry Cards Under Penalty
Selective Service registrants who were 18 years old on or before November 13, 1942, must keep their local board classification cards and their registration certificates in their personal possession after May 13. Men lacking both cards face fines and imprisonment.
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Selective Service
Local Board
Harvest season supply outlook for 1943 cordage
Farmers can expect reasonable supplies of hay rope, binder twine, and other cordage for harvesting 1943 crops. They are warned to buy only what they need and conserve on hand stocks. Substitutes are being used and supplies will require careful handling.
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Licans
Chicago
Iowa’ ‘Press Assn
Iowa City
United States
Universal Engineering Corporation
Collins Radio Company
LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Co
Century Engineering Corporation
Iowa Board of Education
Schools For the
East
David A. Dancer
W. S. Rupe
Ames
Richard H. Plock
Burlington
H. ©. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Washington, D. C
Clare Booth Luce
House
Mrs. Houghton
Mrs. Luce
Ben ¥. Jensen
Extra
Lehman
Uncle Sam
Jack Dibble
Ezra Dibble
Eugene E. Dibble
Batt
Co. K
St. Mary's College
Calif
Coxwain
Carol Wilson
Naval School
Norfolk
Silas Wilson
Lester Luchsinger
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Bn. 2
3Rd
Eng
Amph Brigade
Fort Ord
Gerald Heck
Navy
Idaho
Tofield Heck
Jim Christ
Rus Wenger
Des Moines
Johnnie Olson
T. J. Olson
Pvt
Joe, Kula
San Diego
Christie Kula
Cedar Rapids
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Geo. Belschner
Portsmouth
Henry McMillan
Cpl
Army
Camp Lee
Virginia
Rose McMillan
Robert Kohter
Loras College
Dubuque
Oval
Air Morce
Max Reed
Camp Gee. Meada, Md
Len Simek
Reed
Rex Mulford
North Africa
Mrs
C. J. Mulford
Independence Produce Co
Rex
Independence
Dad
Olson Boys
Henry
Olson
Gerald Theo Olson
M. M
New Yard Barracks
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Hiram C. Olson
R. T
N.A.T
OPA
OWI News Bureau
Overseas Parcel Post
Doke
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