Iowa Plans for a Short Unusual 1943 Legislature Session
Iowa lawmakers anticipate a short, unusual, and economical 1943 session in Des Moines beginning January 11 under Gov-Elect Hickenlooper. An efficiency committee led by Rep. Blue will speed the start, with a cross-party panel in Cedar Rapids to aid the House and Senate in moving quickly toward civilian and internal defense measures.
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Iowa
Des Moines
B. B. Hicken- Jooper
House
Senate
Goy
Robert D. Blue
Blue
Wilson Reed
Fairfield
B. S. Moyle
Maquoketa
Toledo
Henry Wichman
Malcom
Albert Steinberg
Ames
John Heffner
Webster City
Herman Walter
Council Bluffs
A. H. Avery
Spencer
A. L. Doud, Jr
Douds
Henry W. Wormley
Kingsley
Kenneth C. Noble
Sutherland
John J. Swaner
Iowa City
Wm. M. Tatum
Logan
Swaner
Tatum
Cedar Rapids
Frank C. Byers
Elect Hickenlooper
Nelson Urges Scrap Drive From Farmers in 1942
The telegram from Donald M. Nelson urges American farmers to dedicate the final weeks of 1942 to an intensified scrap hunt to supply steel mills with heavy scrap. Salvage committees are instructed to keep transportation and manpower ready to assist farmers, emphasizing farm support for the national effort.
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Washington, D. C
Donald M. Nelson
Pinney Gains Weight in Uncle Sam's Army
A World War II letter from Pvt. Fred Pinney of the 555th Qm. Co. U. S. Army at Camp Adair Oregon notes an eight pound gain and an Armistice Day parade with twenty thousand participants. He hopes for a Christmas furlough but doubts one, asks about hometown friends and signs off as a friend.
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Pinney
Uncle Sam
O. K
Pvt
Fred Pinney
555Th Qm
Rhd
U. S. Army Camp
Adair
Oregon
Sawdust in Hen Feed Highlights Global Shortages
James Muncie relays a Scottish sister’s tale of summer feed scarcity forcing sawdust mixing for laying hens and a November government cut in feed relief that compelled small flocks to be killed. The note aims to illustrate rival nations’ challenges rather than advise farmers to adopt sawdust rations.
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James Muncie
Scotland
Local WWII Service Updates From Clermont Area
Local notices report Pvt Lyle K Patterson of Wadend addressed 515th School Squadron Foster Field Texas leaving for service. Clermont residents Charles Gress and Clarence Nygaard join Des Moines reservists. Reuben Nydegger, Alphie Reierson and others announce new APO addresses. Carlyle Anderson stationed at Great Lakes. Lt Max Reed visits Clermont. Maynard Buroden heads to Bayonne after furlough. Aviation Cadet James Rounds graduates Merced. Bud Kohls to Marine Corps exams. Sgt Fridtjof Blockhus at Camp Hood in diesel school. Merlin Hellum at Hamilton Field.
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Lyle K. Patterson
Floyd Patterson
Wadend
Foster Field
Victoria
Texas
Charles V. Gress
Clarence L. Nygaard
Clermont
Des Moines
Fayette County
Suai
Connet
Gran
Harold Berg Dies in California Army Camp Auto Crash
Harold Berg 30 son of Mr and Mrs Axel Berg Gilman Wis died Nov 11 from an auto accident at an army camp in Calif Funeral services were held at his parents home Thursday Those from Clermont attended including Oscar Thompson Mrs Albert Christianson and Mrs George Paulson Mr and Mrs Olaf Berg Elgin The Axelberg family formerly lived northeast of Elgin They have another son Edwin in the service
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Harold Berg
Axel Berg
Gilman
Wis
Calif
Oscar Thompson
Albert Christianson
George Paulson
Clermont
Olaf Berg
Elgin
Axelberg
Edwin
Farmers and coon hunters clash in Echo office plea
Farmers visited the Echo office complaining coon hunters run over their farms at night. One farmer said he lost several traps and blamed hunters. The paper suggests hunters coordinate with farmers to plan hunting in specific areas.
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Echo
Newsprint Rationing Likely For Newspapers
Newspapers face an estimated 10 percent rationing of newsprint with some forecasts higher. To cope, papers may reduce size or issue fewer editions, targeting those not paid in advance first. If necessary, further cuts will lower issue counts.
Lehman Heads Creamery Operators in Decorah Meet
Iowa Creamery Operators unity assembly heard butter judging results led by Giblin Ossian 94 and Drahn Monona 93% Wilde Churchtown 92 with Lehman Elgin first in ladies and Wilde first in men’s contest. Officers elected L L Lehman Elgin president Francis Giblin vice president secretary treasurer. Silent tribute observed for Mrs Ben Gulsvig who died Nov 19.
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Iowa
Decorah
Giblin
Ossian
Drahn
Monona
Wilde
Churchtown
Lehman
Elgin
Wan«geness
Waukon
Thoreson
Garnaville
L. L. Lehman
Divhnice
Francis Giblin
Assembly of One Hundred
Tast
Ben Gulsvig
Harvey Schnur
Waterloo
Scotts Buy Durscher Farm on 257 Acres near Clermont
Geo Durscher farm comprising 257 acres on 18 west of Clermont changes hands to Geo L and W H Scott. Possession set for March 1. Scotts intend to lodge a tenant on the property. Durscher residence is described as highly desirable along that road. Plans of Mr and Mrs Durscher remain unannounced.
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Geo. L
W. H. Scott
George Durscher
Clermont
Scotts
Durscher
Hans Bilden Hospitalized in West Union With Pneumonia
Hans Bilden was taken to the hospital at West Union Friday for pneumonia. He has shown considerable improvement since Tuesday, according to updates from his family and doctors.
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Hans Bilden
West Union
Henninger to Take Over Holzer Milk Route
Ford Henninger announces in the Echo that he will take over the Holzer milk delivery route on December 1. He plans to buy milk in bulk and deliver it directly to customers, easing worries about milk supply.
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Henninger
Holzer
Ford Henninger
Echo
Johansen Sale Brings Strong Prices at Auction
Report notes a successful Johansen sale last Friday with top cow near 120 dollars, a horse at 88, hogs selling high, oats at 50 cents, and machinery bringing good prices. Attendees described overall demand as strong and buyers active.
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John Johansen
Karen’ Johansen
Lutheran Brotherhood to Meet at East Clermont Church Monday
Thore Thompson of Wadena announces the Lutheran Brotherhood will meet at East Clermont church on Monday evening November 30 at eight o'clock. A speaker and program have been arranged. NOTICE The Elgin Beauty Shop will be closed until further notice. Erma Jane Wilson.
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Thore Thompson
Wadena
Lutheran Brotherhood
East Clermont
Elgin
Erma Jane Wilson
Crider Twins Celebrate Fourth Birthday at Family Dinner
Keith and Kenneth Crider, twin sons of Dy Crider, and Mrs. R A Crider celebrated their fourth birthday on Sunday, November 22. The family joined guests of Grandma Yenney for a dinner and party to mark the occasion.
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Keith
Kenneth Crider
R. A. Crider
Grandma Yenney
Mrs Buraas Sale Comes Saturday
Three sales are on the Echo Enterprise calendar this week. Mrs Bertina Buraas will sell out Saturday Nov 28 at her farm home on the northwest town limits of Clermont. E O Lien sale next Tuesday December 1 features machinery and Holstein cattle plus horses hay and ensilage. Aubrey C Guyer administrator sets Monday December 7 for closing out sale on Miller farm east of Clermont with a large stock and machinery list starting 10 30.
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Echo- Enterprise
Bertina Buraas
Clermont
Lien
Alphie Thorson
Aubrey C. Guyer
Helen Thompson
Miller Farm
Roberts-Krueger Wedding in Elgin Church Ceremony
Miss Helen E. Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Men Gertrude EB Roberts became the bride of Lyle L. Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger in a First Baptist Elgin ceremony on Thursday November 18 at eight oclock The Rev Paul F Zoschke officiated A reception followed and the couple are farming on the Mrs Miller farm near Elgin They plan to operate a farm in the vicinity with Mr Krueger a farmer and Mrs Roberts employed by Bell Telephone Co since 1940
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Helen E. Roberts
Gertrude
J. Moore
Ottumwa
Kenton Krueger
Robert Robbins
Edward Krueger
Krueger
Bell Telephone Co
West Union High School
Farmers Trade Record Highlights a McCormick-Deering Auction
Machinery going up at farm sales shows farmers grabbing at any equipment. A McCormick-Deering tractor near Monona sold for 1507.50, bought for 940 two years earlier with a handsome profit. Dinner guests Sunday at Walter Germann’s home included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bigler and their son from Postville.
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Walter Germann
Lloyd Bigler
Postville
Closing Out Sale Notices for Clermont Area Estates
Mrs. Bertina Buraas and the Helen Thompson estate announce closing out sales in the Clermont region. Lien sale on South Grand Meadow Twy on Saturday. E 0. Lien sale set for Tuesday. Administrator Aubrey Guyer lists sale details for the Thompson estate near Clermont. Upcoming dates December 1 and December 7 with locations described.
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Sale
Grand Meadow Twy
Clermont
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53Rd Signal Co
42Nd Service Group
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Bayonne
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He Algo
Barney Larson
Alvin Buroden
Harold Weibel
General Electric Co
Cambridge
James M. Rounds
Army Airbase
Merced
Bud” Kohls
Marine Corps
Fridtjof Blockhus
Camp Hood
T. D. Battalion
Co. A
Merlin B. Hellum
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Lehman Heads Creamery Operators
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