Stage Coach at the Avalon Weekend Promises Fun
The Echo-Enterprise invites Clermont resident Richard O Olson to see Stage Coach at the Avalon as our guest with tickets waiting at the office. Also notices roofing ads by Larson Roofing Co Clermont Iowa and a social security receipt book offer from Echo office.
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the Avalon
the Echo
John Durscher
Elgin
Edgar Bergan
Charley McCarthy
Avalon
The
Echo
Otto Gisleson
Echo-Enterprise
Richard O. Olson
Clermont
Ford
Larson Roofing Co
Iowa
Moon Phases Show No Clear Effect On Crop Growth
An English scientist reports greenhouse tests on tomatoes and corn with 17 sowings between April and September. Lunar cycles showed no consistent impact on seed germination or young plant growth, though temperature and daylight effects were noted.
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Moon
Longer Harvest Rule for Radish Maturity and Surplus
This note explains that slower growing radish varieties stay edible longer, while earlier maturing types thin supplies. It warns that sowings must be planned to avoid wasteful surplus and notes that this issue is a common topic in gardening discussions.
Chromium Alloy Strength Boosts Armor and Tools
Adds Strength Chromium in alloys adds strength and hardness to armor, plate, rifle linings, and high speed cutting tools.
OPA Aids Buyers with Car Inventory Listings Requirement
The OPA will help buyers locate autos by providing access to its records. Dealers must post current inventories of 1942 cars for sale and may be barred from dealing if they refuse to sell to buyers with cash and required papers.
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OPA
November Tire Quota Increased and Shortages Persist
The November quota for new automobile tires is 1,850,000, 250,000 more than October, aiming to cover normal November substitutions for BY and C ration holders. Recapping remains necessary for most motorists to keep cars operative. Paper shortages will continue into mid 1945 due to wartime newsprint demand and manpower gaps. Army doctor recruitment ended. Navy recruitment continues with about 3,000 more medical officers needed.
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Army
Navy
Ships Named After Great Americans
The article notes three new liberty ships under construction will be named for Wendell L. Willkie George W. Norris and Alfred E. Smith as part of wartime tribute. It also mentions improved road work next spring and summer due to the War Administration allowing residual fuel oil use for road building and maintenance.
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The
Petroleum Administration For War
Wendell L. Willkie
George W. Norris
Alfred E. Smith
Town ration calendar tires inspection certs no longer needed
Ration records show certificates for recapping tires are obsolete and passenger car tire inspections discontinued. Car owners must keep inspection records. reinspection is required before issuing replacement certificates for Grade I III tractors or farm implements. Local War Price and Rationing Board enforces the new rule, with intervals every six months or 5000 miles.
Ration Stamp Update Lets Blue and Red Books Range
The notice states Blue Stamps in Book 4 for processed foods from AB to Z8 and AS to W5, and Red Stamps in Book 4 for Meats Fats Cheese Canned Fish AB to Z8 and A5 to PS, are valid indefinitely. Shoes Coupons 1 2 3 and Airplane Stamps Book 3 remain valid indefinitely for one pair. loose stamps are invalid and must be removed from the book at purchase.
Mrs Chas O Neill Hosts Bridge Party and Social Roundup
Social notes from Orsi Mrs Chas O Neill hosting a Thursday bridge party honoring Bertha Rothlisberger visiting at Mrs Hulda Stoehr home. Attendees included Miss Rothlisberger, Mrs Stoehr, Mrs Falk, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Kohler, Mrs Muehlenthaler, and Mrs Gehring with prizes awarded for high and second high scores and the traveling prize.
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Chas, O'Neill
Bertha Rothlisberger
Hulda Stoehr
Miss Rothlisberger
Stoehr
John Falk
Tille Hanson
F. E. Kohler
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Fred Gehring
Muehlenthaler
Hanson
Vanita Robbins
West Union
H. F. Robbins
Thomas Gorgas
Waterloo
F. C. Muehlethaler
Chas
O’neill
H. H. Wolf
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
O'Neill
Dr. Wolf
Les Schori
Harold Fischer
Ronnie
Richard Miller
Jerry
Janice Pinney
Doris Hanson
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Hans Frederick
Shirley Boyle
Shirley
Local bridge results honor Mrs Schori and Wenger
Bridge was played with prizes awarded for high score to Mrs. Leo Schori, second high to Mrs. Wenger, and low score to Mrs. Habeger. Participants included L. L. Kiple, W. C. Falb, C. B. Schori, Walter Kohls, Mel Kohler, C. O. Christ, L. F. Kingman, and Chas Wenger.
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L. L. Kiple
W. C. Falb
C. B. Schori
Walter Kohls
Mel Kohler
C. 0. Christ
L. F. Kingman
Chas
Wenger
Leo Schori
Habeger
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Dover No. 7
Fayette County
Vincent, Baumler
Ossian
Dial
Chapman
Ste Kenneth Hellum
St. Olaf
Ask R. P. Strauch
Echo Office
Atsp
W. F. Mittelstadt
West
Union
H. W. Falb
Halverson Bros
Jacob Friederich
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Anconas
Capper’s Hatchery
Town
Stfee
Molly Lenhaha
Elkadel Yiggs
Harvid Ospand
Duroe
Aime i Mere
Larson
Egin
Chester White
Postville
Wm. Lubbers
Glen E. Yates
National Farm Loan Association
aaLfo
Duroc
Jersey
Will Monserud
Harpers Ferry
Towa
Belle
Peland China
Jacob Christen & Son
J. Mulford
Elgin, Town
Ile
John Christen
Bolson
C. M. Kneeland
Torkelson Bros
Robert Schmid
Guernsey
Geo
Elgin Echo
SSS
Maynard Lantz
Orsi
West Union Rendering Works
Enterprise
B. H. Brackin
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Dent
Sec
Save Cult
Suheerie
Lawrence Gehring
Lawrence Brause
WM. Torkelson
Elgin, Iowa
Henry Adams
Steno
Mr. Jones
Boss
FELCO
Elgin Farmers Coop
Max Medberry, Mer
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