Dubuque Vote Conundrum Reflects Iowa Election Shifts
In the week after a sweeping Republican victory in Iowa, Dubuque county produced a puzzling result as Governor Wilson carried the county while rival Hickenlooper led in most other counties. The piece discusses shifts, party dynamics, and upcoming tax debate as Iowa faces a crucial 1944 political horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Clyde L. Herring
B. B. Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper
Nelson G. Krasechel
Wilson
Herring
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Kraschel
Polk County
Kinschel
Guy M. Gillette
Democratic Party
What Could This Boy Do In a Good Corn Year
Frida Roy Johnson of Litchville North Dakota honeymooning in Iowa husked 174 bushels of corn in 10 hours on Nov 2 for Bernard Hanson. He improvised without a driver amid muddy fields and high ears, a local trial before state contests. Observers wonder what record he could set in a good corn year and if challengers will rise.
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Frida Roy Johnson
Litchville
N. D
Bernard Hanson
Iowa
Johnson
North Dakota
Automobile Stickers to Go On Sale December 1
Iowans will use stickers in place of new metal plates. The 1943 stamps will be serially numbered by counties like current plates. Stickers will be sold December 1, 1942, and placed in the upper right corner of the windshield.
Bus driver James Hermen called to Des Moines selectees list
James Hermen of Elgin, an Echo school bus driver, was the sole local to be called to Des Moines Monday with Clayton county’s group of selectees. Charles Gress was listed from Clermont territory. Hermen reported he was accepted for limited service and must report to Des Moines next Monday.
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James Hermen
Elgin
The
Echo
Des Moines
Clayton County
Charles Gress
Clermont Territory
James
Elgin Masonic Lodge Hosts Informal Party for J Harrington
The Elgin lodge marked J Harrington turning 87 on Tuesday November 10 and, noting his two years as secretary, decided to honor him with a small informal party after their meeting. They began with a lodge record resolution then visited the Coffes Cup for a social lunch.
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J. Harrington
Elgin
Elgin Junk Sold For USO Funds By Local Committee
Elgin's junk pile sold Monday to Leven of Oelwein represented by J A Boleyn. Proceeds will go to the USO fund. Amount stacked in the park not yet reported. figures to be published when available.
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H. W. Falk
Elgin
Leven
Oelwein
J. A. Boleyn
USO Fund
Federal jurors summoned for November term at Dubuque
R. P. Strauch and Charles Gehring of Elgin received summons on Monday to serve as federal court jurors for the November term at Dubuque. The session convenes December 2 before Hon. Geo. C. Scott. Marshal Fred Biermann is named for the district.
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R. P. Strauch
Charles Gehring
Elgin
Dubuque
Geo. C. Scott
Fred Biermann
With Our Men in Uncle Sam's Service
Lieut Harold R Weibel now at Electronics Training Center Harvard University Cambridge Mass part of a group rushed through a nine month course in electronics expected to take three months Marion B Loftsgard son of mr and mrs loftsgard arrived in England Oct 9 writes home about travel by bicycle and small cars address Hg Co 3rd Bn 156 Inf APO 302 Postmaster New York First Mail in 3 Months Corpral Stanley Loftsgard promoted to Corporal 34 Air Base Sq Grenier Field New Hampshire Carlyle Anderson leaves for Navy and more notes on service members across Elgin area.
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Harold R. Weibel
Electronics Training Center
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Marion B. Loftsgard
Theo. L. Loftsgard
Elin
England
Romaine Peor Ary
Crosley
Hg, Co
New York
N. Y
Steele
Robert
U. S
Robert W. Steele
U.S
Dobbin
Fleet
San Francisco
Calif
Stanley Loftsgard
Mellien Loftsgard
Corp
Stanley L. Loftagard
Air Base Sq
Grenier Field
New Hampshire
Navy
C. J. Anderson
Carlyle Anderson
W. F. Kobler
Squaw Creek Camp
Pendleton Field
Oregon
331 Air Service Group
Stanton Halverson
J. C. Halverson
Stanton
U.S. N
States
Sam J. Frieden
Bakers
Camp
Atterbury
Indiana
Fannie Frieden
Elgin
Harold Meyer
Lake Louise
Canada
Ida Meyer
Wilmer Lantz
Tech
Jefferson Barracks
Washington
Irene Ostlie
Clermont
Eo E
U.S. S
James E
A. U.S
Enone
Average cattle prices mark George Howard sale results
Howard Sale reported average cattle prices with top cow near 125 dollars and other stock in proportion. The horse sale and machinery sold well, mirroring current sale trends. Farmers snapped up usable machinery. clerk B J Baumgartner’s advance total estimate was within a couple hundred dollars.
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George Howard
B. J. Baumgartner
Reader questions identity of home buyer near Elgin
Sam Yost reports a transfer published last week showing Theophil Zaugg, four miles east of Elgin, buying a home in West Union. He cannot recall anyone by that name and asks readers for help. Also notes possible next year bee rationing to optimize pollination.
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Sam Yost
Theophil Zaugg
Elgin
West Union
Registration for Gas Rationing to Proceed as Scheduled
Newspapers face newsprint rationing, with estimates at 109 percent or higher. Some supply houses expect cuts beyond that. To meet limits, papers may reduce size or issue fewer copies, risking loss of non prepaid subscribers first. Attending to advance payments is advised as a practical step.
Fayette county men set for army exams next week
A large group from Fayette county is scheduled to travel to Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 18 for final army exams, with many already enlisted. Local men include Richard A. Gehring Wayne L. Durscher and Dean R. DeSart of Elgin, the latter already departed. Clermont contingent lists James I. Conner Eugene E. Dibble Millard C. Helgerson James OC Anderson and James G. Ostlie. Wadena residents are George M. Wood Kenneth D. Cooley Clarence J. DeSoret and Leo M. Baldwin.
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Fayette County
Des Moines
Richard A. Gehring
Wayne L. Durscher
Dean R. DeSart
Elgin
Clermont
James I. Conner
Eugene E. Dibble
Millard C. Helgerson
James OC. Anderson
James G. Ostlie
Wadena
Johansen Sale Friday November 20 at Gunder
A sale by John Johansen and Mrs Karen Johansen east of Gunder is set for Friday November 20. The catalog lists 79 head of livestock led by high grade Holsteins to attract dairy buyers, plus 53 hogs two horses and some machinery and feed offered in ads for buyers to review.
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John Johansen
Karen Johansen
Gunder
Johansen
Trouble Always Comes Double The Echo Struggles With Linotype
The Echo reports electrical trouble on the Linotype Monday morning nearly halting half a day of work. A missing staff member earlier in the week could further delay publication, so readers may see a late paper.
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Echo
Guest minister to preach at West Clermont Church Sunday
Rev. Axel Shefveland of Belmond will preach at West Clermont Lutheran church Sunday November 15 at 2 30 p m. Members of all three Clermont parishes are invited to hear him. he may be called as temporary pastor.
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Axel Shefveland
Belmond
Elgin Community Club Meeting Postponed One Week
The Elgin Community Club meeting is postponed for one week, shifting the November gathering to Monday evening the 16th. It will be held at the Coffee Cup. dinner reservations should be made well in advance.
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Elgin Community Club
Marion Township Officers Elected and Notices
Marion Township elected trustees Martin Hanson and Theo L. Loftsgard, clerk Albert Gulsvig, and assessor Marion Lind. Hanson is new to the office. Teachers Notice: school social ads in Echo-Enterprise are 50c with prompt remittance. full rate is $1.00 if billed. Save 50c by remitting promptly.
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Marion Township
Martin Hanson
Theo. L. Loftsgard
Albert Gulsvig
Marion Lind
Hanson
Echo-Enterprise
Registration plan amid Midwest rationing confusion
December 1 becomes the effective date while registration remains set for November 12 to 14. Supt. Robinson lists hours 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Thursday and Friday, with Saturday 9 to 12 for leftovers. Rural schools may register at open neighboring towns. Friday afternoon for rural sites. Bring filled blanks, state certificate, and use stamp number.
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Midwest
Supt. Robinson
Ressler
Robinson
Clermont Township
Elgin Cream Routes to be Let on Nov 18
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company will award twelve cream routes for a year starting January 1, 1943 to the lowest responsible bidders. Sealed bids are due by noon November 18, 1942 and routes will be set at 2 PM that day. The board may reject any bid. For details contact President, Secretary or Buttermaker Lyle Light Secretary.
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Elgin Farmers Dairy Company
Lyle Light
Sec'y
Brackin Family Visit From Cresco and Fort Benning News
The Lawrence Gehring family with Mrs. Howard Thomas and her Wadena son visited J. B. Brackin’s home in Cresco on Sunday. John Brackin, stationed at Fort Benning Ga, recently graduated from radio school as one of thirty graduates. Mrs. Gehring reports her father still uses crutches. Irvin Brackin, badly hurt in a June auto train crash, had his leg crushed and will travel to Iowa City soon for an operation.
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Lawrence Gehring
Howard Thomas
Wadena
Cresco
J. B. Brackin
John Brackin
Fort Benning
Gehring
Irvin
Mrs Keiser Recovers From Six Week Illness
Mrs Mary Keiser is able to be up part time daily after about six weeks illness. Doctor says at least one more month of rest and quiet needed before resuming former activities. Recent guests included Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker and Mrs Rosa Jacob for dinner Sunday. Dr and Mrs Harry Keiser of Chicago visited Friday to Saturday.
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Mary Keiser
Rudy Yunker
Rosa Jacob
Harry Keiser
Chicago
Marion Dorcas Bazaar Opens Friday Evening
The Marion Dorcas Society announces its annual bazaar on Friday evening at the usual time. Everyone is welcome to attend and browse the event as part of the community gathering.
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Marion Dorcas
Marion Dorcas Society
Ilfpe
Closing out sales listed for Herman Rolls and Johanson pair
Herman Rolls conducts closing out sale Friday Nov 13 at 11 miles west of Clermont on paving. John and Mrs Karen Johanson close out sale Friday Nov 20 one mile east of Gunder. Thompson Waters Auditors Central State Bank and Trust Co Elkader clerk.
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Herman Rolls
Clermont
John Johanson
Karen Johanson
Gunder
Thompson & Waters
Auds
Central State Bank & Trust Co
Elkader
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Beaumont and Fletcher
Svember
Japan
Federal Reserve Banks
Nell
Hee L. Lewis Ron
CAO
Itwa Servi
Uncle Sam
Fred Pinney
U.S. Army
Adair
Elmer Pinney
Henry M. McMillan
Co. B
MRTC
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Rose McMillan
Alaska
Leon L. Jacob
APO
Seattle
Clara M. Helgerson
Postville
Morton B Helgerson
F. A
Camp Forest
Tennessee
Clarence J. Helgerson
Wash
Signal Corp
19Th St
Pyt
A. D. Simpson
Presidio
Allin Air Corp
Air Corps
Walter Bovis, Jr
Brookfield
Lorence Muehlethaler
Midland
Keith Thoma
San Angelo
Henry McMilan
Dean DeSart
Bakersfield
Keith Kohler
Foster Field
Lawrence Wikan
Stockton Field
George Anderson
Howard
West Clermont
Community Club
Marion Two
Lle
Jack” Brackin
Mrs. Keiser
Echo Farm
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