Politicians Prepare for 1942 Primaries in Town Press
Democrats appoint Arch Koop as publicity chief signaling plans to win the 1942 election. Speculation centers on Governor race with likely Senator Clyde L. Herring and potential running mate John K. Valentine, who has hinted but not confirmed interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Koop
Des Moines
Koop
Koop Long
State House
Clyde L. Herring
Herring
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Valentine
Hhe
Democratic talk and race prospects under gubernatorial glare
Mitchell may enter the race if Valentine stays on the sidelines, avoiding a hot primary and saving party strength for the November campaign. Kraschel's 1940 withdrawal looms as a warning that a primary fight is unlikely. The 1941 legislature boosted the board of control budget by 49,593 for 1941-43 to care for 14,426 inmates across 150 state institutions, but war and defense may necessitate cuts and higher food and coal costs threaten sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fort
Valentine
Nelson G. Kraschel
Senate
Board of Control
Towa
PF. F. Hopkins
New Agent to Locate Here November 15
Jennis Erickson, long time Hayfield station agent, will become Elgin agent succeeding retired Pat Langsdale. About 40 with a family, change expected November 16. R C O Halloran moved from Sibley as relief operator until Erickson settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennis Erickson
Hayfield
Elgin
Pat” Langsdale
R. C. O'Halloran
Sibley
Mr. Erickson
Hunsberger Sale Brings Good Prices
A good heavy whiteface cow sold for 102 dollars at the Hunsberger Sale last Wednesday. A Guernsey heifer with calf brought 84 dollars and a Hereford bull 90 dollars. Cattle drew strong bidding despite a small crowd. Gilts at 12.50, sows with three week old litters at 44 each. Barred Rocks at 0.51, roats 0.50, corn 0.66 per unit. Top horse 66, a bay mare ten years old, about 1300 pounds. Hay 5, straw 4 per ton. Feed largely to Capper. second Elgin farm sale this week by Sid Walters. Thompson & Waters, auctioneers. Elgin State Bank clerked it. Echo advertised exclusively. Owners satisfied with results.
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Hunsberger
Capper
Elgin
Sid Walters
Thompson & Waters
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Army Induction Sends Osmundson to Camp Walters Texas
Camp orders list Clermont resident Osmundson sworn in at Fort Des Moines on Oct 30 and dispatched to Camp Walters Texas for Infantry Replacement Center basic training. Postville men Earl Gray and Alvin Erickson also assigned to the same camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Osmundson
Clermont
Army
Fort Des Moines
Camp Walters
Texas
Infantry Replacement Center
Earl Gray
Alvin Erickson
Postville
Legion and Auxiliary Family Supper at Town Hall
Members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary and their families will hold a family supper at the town hall. The Illyria Ladies Aid will serve a chicken supper in Illyria church Friday evening November 14 with a program to follow. Adm 35c and 15c. Allen Habeger Ernest Baumgartner and Walter Bovis, with Herman Schupbach and Harry Overeen of Postville, attended an automobile school in Waterloo last Wednesday night. Daryl Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Gilas Wilson, left Great Lakes Naval Training Station Friday and arrived in Charleston, S C Saturday evening, en route to New York City via Arcturus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Ladies
Aic
Illyria
Allen Habeger
Ernest Baumgartner
Walter Bovis
Herman Schupbach
Harry Overeen
Postville
Waterloo
Daryl Wilson
Gilas Wilson
Great Lakes
Charlston
Sa. Carolina
Arcturus
New York City
Elgin Cream Routes to Be Set November 18
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co invites sealed bids by Nov 18 1941 to assign twelve cream routes for 1942. Routes set at 2 pm Nov 18. haulers must deliver cream during the hot season four times weekly or every other day as directed, with bids opening noon Nov 18. The board may reject any bid and reserves to set rates at 10-11 cents. Fleet Frieden secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Lehman Dennler Sale Brings High Prices Across Stock
The Lehman-Dennler sale on Tuesday yielded strong results with the top cow at 104.00 and an average of 82.50 for 14 cows and heifers. Young cattle sold well. sows reached 28.00 and pigs sold at 9.00 each. Pullets 0.90, corn 0.77, 1940 oats 0.75, 1941 oats 0.66, hay 86.75, all machinery selling strongly amid a spring market lift. The event was promoted by Echo Sale Service with bills and a newspaper ad.
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Lehman-Dennler
W. F. Kohler
Kohler
Lenman-Dennler
Echo Sale
Elgin Chapter O. E. S. Meeting Notice
All members and visitors are urged to attend the regular meeting next Wednesday evening. Worthy Matron will report on Grand Chapter held in Des Moines October 28 29 and 30. Refreshments will be served. Mrs Ern Holzer and Ernestine spent Saturday in Waterloo.
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Elgin
Grand Chapter
Des Moines
Minnesota salesman delivers proof of big fish claims
A Minneapolis salesman who often boasted fish stories to F C Muehlethaler returned Monday with two Northern pike and a wall eye, the larger near 9 pounds. Muehlethaler accepted the evidence and the salesman’s tales gained credibility. The Echo shop hopes other locals will follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
F. C. Muehlethaler
F. C
Rex Mulford Returns From Army to Parents
Rex Mulford has spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs J C Mulford. He was discharged from the army after reaching the 28 year limit at Fort Benning Florida about two weeks ago. He has not decided on a job yet but reports several offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Mulford
J. C. Mulford
Fort Benning
Florida
Want More Attention in Grand Meadow
Farmers along the graded road from Mrs. Elliot Olson corner to Bertie Waters corner complain of no surface work after grading. They report frequent mud and stoppages this fall and seek a definite promise to surface the road. The route carries heavy traffic and serves as a shortcut between two all weather roads, with Grand Meadow taxpayers urging action.
WSCS Circle Meetings Set for November 13
WSCS circle meetings will be held on November 13 with Circle A hosted by Mrs. Max Thoma Circle B by Mrs. Sam Lehman and Circle Ruth by Mrs. Leo Schori. At the last meeting the group planned a bazaar day featuring fancy work a country store baked goods booth candy fish pond and a second-hand store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Max Thoma
Sam Lehman
Ruth
Leo Schori
First Snow Fails To Last As Rain Dampens Farm Bids
The fall of 1941 brought a light snow on Wednesday morning November 5, quickly melting. Rain persisted, keeping farmers worried and damaging corn and soybeans. A spell of 4 to 6 weeks of sun would be welcomed by all.
Clarence Doty Sent to Fort Francis E Warren Wy
Clarence Doty, inducted into the army last week, was sent to the Quartermasters Replacement Training Center at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming. He left Fort Des Moines Saturday night. Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher is ill and confined to her bed.
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Clarence Doty
Army
Quartermasters
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
Fort Des Moines
the Echo
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Community meeting features Sheriff Carlsen on FBI work
A county community club hosts Sheriff E W Carlsen of Elkader next Monday at the Methodist church. He will show FBI reels and discuss defense activities, following a short business session. A public supper at 6 15 requires reservations with G J Mosby and tickets for those attending the dinner. R E Ives will explain defense program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FE. W. Carlsen
Elkader
R. E. Ives
Oelwein, Fayette Co
E. W. Carlsen
National School At
Washington
Community Club
Carlson
Clayton County
Family Night and Dinner at Elgin Baptist Church
Family night observed at Elgin Baptist Church next Wednesday evening. Before the regular midweek prayer service, a venison dinner will be served at 6 30 by Tabitha Society members. The deer was shot and donated by Aulden Oelberg of West Union. Mrs Fred Kohler hosted a dessert bridge on Tuesday evening with dessert at seven followed by six games of bridge. Mrs Gehring had high score, Mrs Muehlenthaler second, and Mrs Hanson won the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs Dean Kipls Holzer ONeill Cooley Knudtson Stoehr Gehring Berg Schori Hanson and Albert Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Baptist Church
Tabitha Society
Aulden Oelberg
West Union
Fred Kohler
Fred Gehring
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Tille Hanson
Mesdames T. W. Dean
M. V. Kipls
Ern Holzer
Chas O'Neill
Lena Cooley
Emma Knudtson
Hulda Stoehr
Edith Berg
Lulu Schmid
John Falk
R. W. Muhlenthaler
F. W. Hughes
Nelle Schori
Albert Schori
Study Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs P F Zoschke
Irgin Study Club met Tuesday evening November 4 with fourteen members present. Program included a Nutrition paper by Mrs Allen Habeger and a segment on Radio Artists and Celebrities by Mrs Walter Bovis and Mrs G H Falk. They reviewed Kate Smith Fibber McGee and Molly and Edgar Bergen. Towers bought from the Iowa Commission for the Blind were distributed. The club voted to sponsor a card party at the city hall on November 21 to fund playground equipment at school grounds and committees were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Zoschke
Irgin
Allen Habeger
Walter Bovis
G. H. Falk
Kate Smith
Fibber McGee
Molly
Edgar Bergan
Towers
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Young Baptist Pep Party Planned at Elgin Church
The Elgin Baptist church youth group will host an evening of pep, inspiration, and sociability at the Frank Pinney home this Thursday. Mrs. Rosa Muehlethaler has been ill and bedridden for over a week. Local visitors Mrs. Blanche Hendrew, Donna, Mrs. L D Hitch of West Union, and Mrs. Ray Rowland of Lincoln Neb visited Ed Klingman’s home Sunday.
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Elgin Baptist Church
Frank Pinney
Rosa Muehlethaler
Blanche Hendrew
Donna
L. D. Hitch
West Union
Ray Rowland
Lincoln
Neb
Ed Klingman
Hitch
Mrs. Rowland
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Hill Hiller
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
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FBI
Grand Meadow
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Young Baptist Pep Party
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Grayson
Jane Raleigh
Sam Raleigh
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Jug” Brown
Jane
Prof. Dexter
Betty Strauch
Betty Schori
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Junior Gehring
William Moor
Dean Eggleby
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Angela Rimini
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