Campaign ends but party work continues in Iowa counties
The piece notes Polk county voters and Des Moines factions faced patronage biases, with Gov. Wilson distributing state jobs by population. It cites a shift in bid practices spreading state business across Iowa, reducing a previous Des Moines monopoly and opening opportunities for firms statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Willkie
Roosevelt
Wilson
Valentine
Iowa
Miller Eyes 1942 Gubernatorial Run for GOP in Iowa
Des Moines observers note Earl G. Miller, secretary of state, is openly aiming for the 1942 Republican gubernatorial nomination. Miller has party support in Des Moines, though GOP factions may oppose his bid. Farm voting patterns show Roosevelt leading in town polls but losing in Iowa farm votes, while Gov. Wilson secures 51 percent of farm support. Predictions in Wallace’s Farmer align closely with surveyed margins.
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Earl G. Miller
State House
Miller
Des Moines
Republican
GOP
Roosevelt
Wallace
Farmer
Iowa Homestead
Henry A. Wallace
Rooesvelt
Gov. Wilson
Ity
Iowa
Kraschel
Clyde L. Herring
Valentine
Body of Former Resident Brought Here for Burial
Mayme Houlihan died after a five months illness in New Hampton and was moved for burial at St Peter's cemetery. Rev F Leo O Connell officiated at the grave after funeral services at St Mary's church New Hampton. Miss Houlihan was born March 25 1870 in Clermont and taught in Clermont and at Grace City and Bordulac. Survived by three sisters Mrs Michael Schieb Bordulac ND Mrs W H Russell and Nell Houlihan and three brothers D A Houlihan of
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Mayme Houlihan
New Hampton
St .Peter's Cemetery
F. Leo O’connell
John Sheehy
A. J. Priest
Dan Burke
J. P
Sullivan
St. Mary's Church
L. C. Iekel
Clermont
Michael Schieb
Bordulac
N. D
W. H. Russell
Nell Houlihan
Minneapolis
Community Guests and Visits Noted Around New Hampton
A long list of visitors and social ties from New Hampton and nearby towns is recorded. Attendees include Eston Sash Canada Martin and Michael, Mr. Donovan, Joe Sinnwell, Mary Smith of New Hampton, and several families from Waukon Elgin and Halfa. church study group met for "The Sign of the Cross" led by Agnes Kneeland. Continued with travel notes to St Paul Ford plant and Decorah Hambra lecture, plus local dinner and Thanksgiving plans at parental homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Olson
Monona
Alfred Baechler
St. Theresa
St.Peter's Church
H. F. Becker
Agnes Kneeland
Fred Cline
Laird
H. A. Lubke
Aldean Trude
St. Paul
Minn
Pierd
Ford
Charlies Reagen
Waukon
Henry Johnson
Allan
Howard
Robert
Dewayne
E. E. Ramsey
Milla Ramsey
J. A. Erickson
Decorah
Irene Erickson
Northfield
St. Olaf College
Jeff Gaffney
Ossian
Willet Pfister
Preston
Alien Habeger
Gene
Elgin
Carmen Swenson
Wm. B. Miller
Norway Lutheran Church
I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont, Iowa
Marjorie Scheel
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
H. R. Gross
DR. I. C. Jerdee
R. V. Brandt
Lowa
L. L. Carr
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Postville
Miles
Clpford
McElroy
Hustanes
GooDpNeEs
Ole Benson
Merle Moen
Elmer Nelson
Maxine
Henry Olson
Harry Amundson
Henry Amundson
Joseph Baker and Sons
Nels Loftsgard
Wilbur Jensen
Halfa
Patc Ae AA
Pius
Robin Hood
Price
C. M. Kneeland
Alfred E. Baechler
Davies Market
Helms Brothers, Brainard Lafayette Company
Brainard
Herbert W
Tev
Susie
Co-operative Features Inc
Paca
Chicas
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