Nothing New to Iowa Legislators Debates on Liquor Local Option
A weekly Iowa news release notes long running debates on liquor by the drink and local option, questioning current laws and enforcement. It cites differences between wet and dry cities, and discusses selective service rejection disclosure requirements at Camp Dodge. The piece also reports on federal liquor stamps and state store relations, with politics described as quiet until after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick R. Lane
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Mason City
First snow from fall covers region, then melts
The first fall snow arrived Saturday, November 6, bringing two to three inches of heavy wet snow that persisted through the afternoon and evening before melting by Monday morning. The northwestern part of the state reported heavier accumulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Women in uniform and military families in wartime
Dispatch from Camp Chaffee Arkansas dated November 6 1943 recounts letters and notices from soldiers and families. It notes maneuvers likely in Tennessee details changes of address promotions and ship assignments for servicemen including Gene Habeger Walter Bovis Jr and Gene Echori. It also mentions furloughs homecomings leave and a veteran from World War I Lloyd Corsepius serving in New Caledonia.
Schools Asked to Head Local Salvage Drive
Fayette county schools are urged to lead a salvage drive to boost scrap iron to state targets essential for steel mills. County superintendent D R Roberts asks rural teachers to organize drives and involve parents, with proceeds funding school projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
D. R. Roberts
America
Claude King
Oelwein
Roberts
Elgin Soldier Weds Estherville Bride In Blizzard
Staff Sgt. Lorence Muehlethaler of Elgin and Miss Dorothy Nourse of Estherville married at the Estherville Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon November 7. Blizzard weather delayed wedding details as guests remained snowbound. Elgin attendees included F. C. Muehlethaler Clarence Muehlethaler Beverly and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen. some guests returned home by tram or detour after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Muehlethaler
Elgin
Dorothy Nourse
Estherville
Baptist Church
The
Echo
F. C. Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Paul Zurbriggen
Clarence
Elgin Cream Routes to Be Let Thursday, Nov. 18
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company will let twelve cream routes for one year starting January 1, 1944 to the lowest responsible bidders. Sealed bids must reach the Board of Directors by noon November 18, 1943 and the routes will be let at 2 PM that day. The board may reject any or all bids. For details contact the President, Secretary or Buttermaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company
Delila Knudtson
Sec’y, Me
Rev Stoeckman In Baptist Pulpit
Rev Carl F Stoeckman formerly of Elgin Baptist church Wisconsin will occupy the pulpit Sunday in Rev Paul F Zoschke absence He will deliver the prayer service message this Thursday evening in Ableman Wisconsin and speak at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Baptist Church
Carl Ff’. Stoeckman
Ableman
Wis
Paul F. Zoschke
Stoeckman
United Service Women to Meet at City Hall
The United Service Women will meet at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon November 17 at 2 oclock. All members are asked to attend as there is much work to be done. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Robinsson
San Francisco
Calif
Cedar Falls
W. 13Th Street
Elgin
Howard Strong
Walt Kohler
Spid” Conner
Marie Heston
Jim Christ
United Service Women
Return of Mrs. M. V. Kiple From Rochester Hospital
Mrs. M. V. Kiple was brought home Saturday from a Rochester Minnesota hospital where she had been confined nearly three months. Her daughter Mrs. James Yearous will care for her at home. The patient has been gaining steadily in recent weeks as Mr. Kiple and L. L. Kiple drove to Rochester to bring her home.
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John W. Barnes
San Pedro
Calif
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
John
Ed Barnes
Clermont
M. V. Kiple
Rochester
Minn
James Yearous
Kiple
Mr. Kiple
L. L. Kiple
Hamburger Price Violations Need Consumer Action
Mr. Johns, chairman of the War Price and Rationing Board, warns consumers to guard against hamburger overcharges amid reported price ceiling violations. Ground beef max prices are 26¢/lb for Groups I and II and 25¢/lb for Groups III and IV, with strict rules on grinding and display pricing to protect shoppers. Consumers should report violations to the price panel clerk. prompt action is needed to prevent cost of living rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johns
War Price and Rationing Board
CPA
Progress Club Meeting Covers China Topics
The Progress Club met at Kathryn Johnson's home with roll call via a bible verse. Georgana Falk discussed organizing Campfire girls and Delila Knudtson and Dorothy Medberry read pieces on China. Genevieve Dunkle gave a book report on Pearl Buck's China Plight. Next meeting is Nov 22 hosted by Dorothy Medberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Kathryn Johnson
Georgana Falk
Campfire Girls
China
Delila Knudtson
Dorothy Medberry
Genevieve Dunkle
Pearl Buck
Squirrel Season Closes Nov 15 in Iowa
One of Iowa's most successful squirrel seasons ends November 15 with strong carry stock for next year. Possession without a permit lasts until November 25. Hunters wanting longer retention may obtain a free permit by writing the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines Iowa.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
10Th & Mulberry
Des Moines
Elgin Study Club Met At Mrs Irene Yacks Home
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Irene Yack's home. Mrs. Yack read an article titled Where Our Food Goes. Mrs. Irene Kiple presented a book report Mrs. England Goes On Living by Frances Blackwood. Mrs. Walter Bovis was appointed parliamentarian. The next meeting is Nov 23 at Mrs. Rose Wolf's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Irene Yack
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed at East Clermont Church
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gilbertson was celebrated at East Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walterson of Verona North Dakota for their 25th anniversary. The event included 28 guests, a dual cake, a program of solos, recitations, and tributes, and remarks by Rev. A. O. Nesset praising the couple for long church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gilbertson
East Clermont
Edgar Kimball
Josephine Bilden
Bernice Blockhus
Lovila
Anna Max Buroden
Opal Larson
Genevieve Anderson
Nesset
Anna M. Rureden
Grandma
Lorraine Kittleson
Grandpa
Kenneth Blockhus
Lorraine, Gerald
Dean Kittleson
M. J. Blockhus
A. O. Nesset
Pana
Mer” Signy Hanson
Gilbertson
Alfred Walterson
Verona
N. D
Clifford Kittleson
Clermont
Michael Blockhus
Hilder
Millard
Elgin
Waltersons
Community Club Meeting Debates Federal Medical Aid
The Elgin Community Club met Monday with 25 members and one guest, Gene Schori. Dr. Wolf spoke on socialized medicine aid, Supt. Christian described the school salvage campaign, and the club voted to oppose the federal medical bill by sending a letter to Iowa senators. The Cub Scouts and Campfire Girls’ scrap drives were noted as ongoing.
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Elgin Community Club
Klingman's
Gene Schori
Wolf
Christian
Iowa Senators
Bailey Returns From Alaska Early Work On Alean Highway
J. F. Bailey returns Sunday from Alaska arriving first at Iowa Falls on Thursday where Mrs. Bailey met him. This marks his second summer on the Alean highway now practically complete all the way. He notes the macadam road mirrors the Elgin-West Union county trunk in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bailey
Alaska
Iowa Falls
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Iowa Press Assny
Camp Dodge
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
Grahl
Paul Cunningham
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Rich
Virtus Yack
Tennessee
Cpl
Reuben L. Schupbach
Chicago
Gene” Habbeger
Camp Farragut
Idaho
Eugene A.habeger
Austin Ave
Wright Jr. College
Corp
Walter Bovis, Jr
Sefts
Brooks’ Field
Texas
William A
Area 1
U.S. N. T. S. Farragut
Marvin Davies
Camp Haan
England
Pic
Marion
Loftsgard
Theodore L. Loftsgard
Louis E. Amundson
British Isles
London
Amundson
Pfc
Gene Echori
Leo Schori
Gene
Coyne Electrical School
Harry Stolle, Jr
Virginia
Stanley Loftsgard
Mellien Loftsgard
Freeman Field
Indiana
Clarence Haas
Navy
Treasure Island
Herbert Haas
Pvt
Robert Clothier
Ft. Snelling, Minn
Swith
Pam
Earl Medberry
Earl L. Medberry
Boat Basin
Oceanside
Rex Medberry
Otto Vasby
Ray K. Vasbey
Lloyd Corsepius
New Caledonia
West Union
Corsepius
Net
Lle
Elgin Study Club
Howard Boyle
Robert Barker
Louis Hofer
Robert Mott
Waterloo
Frank Pinney
Capper’s
Quasqueton
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