War era notices and transfers from Elgin community
Local military family updates note air medal awards and promotions. James Anderson earns Air Medal and technical sergeant rank while serving with the 15th Air Force in Italy on B-24 missions. Reuben Nydegger rotates back to the U S at Camp Blanding. Several Elgin relatives receive new duties, APO address changes, and ship assignments. Howard Strong, now a lieutenant, writes home and serves as commanding officer aboard his ship.
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James
Florida
Reuben E. Nydegger
United States
Army
Infantry Replacement Training Center
Camp Blanding
Fla
Heis
Fred Nydegger
Elgin
Aleutian Islands
Elgin High School
Strong
Howard Strong
Carl Robinson
Echo
Howard
Habeger Sailor Leaves Oclwein for San Diego
Eugene A Habeger ART 2/c departed Saturday night from Oclwein for San Diego California after a brief leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger Gene was with his family for a short visit before reporting back aboard his ship
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Wm. Schupbach
Oclwein
Corpus Christi Texas
Anna Schupbach
Eugene A. Habeger
San Diego
Calif
Mrs
Allen Habeger
Gene
Local Servicemen Return Home on Short Furloughs
Flt. Robert Wenger arrived home on a Thursday morning from Camp Rack er Alabama to spend a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Chris Wenger. Cpl Maynard A Buroden of Camp Stewart Georgia returned home last week on a 17 day furlough and is the son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Ruroden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
Robert Wenger
Camp Racker
Ala
Chris Wenger
Cpl
Maynard A. Buroden
Camp Stewart
Georgia
Adolph Ruroden
Real Estate Transfers and Egg Market Notes
Deals in Real Estate Local real estate transfers report ed from W. J. Rogers' abstract office recorded within two weeks ending Oct. 6, 1944. Frank H. McKiney and wife to Harold McKiney or Mildred L., WD, $1.00, L 6, B 2, Calkins Add. Arlington, Karl Jennie Nelson and husband to Ruth Starkey, WD, $1.00, Lots 13 and 14 & SW 5 1-2 of L 15, BY, Clermont Gertrude Sackett, et al, to A. D. Knox and Clara, WD, $600, S 1-2 of Lots 3 and 4, B 1, Wadena, Dwight H. Meyer to Lee L. Zim- Merman and wife, WD, $1,100, E 1-2 of L 4 and E 1-2 S$ 1-2 of L 5, B 5, Park Asso. Add. Arlington, Walter Lehman and wife to Gott lieb Dennler and Rosa, WD, $2,000, Lats 7 and 8, B 2, 2nd Add. Elgin. Egg prices during the next six months are expected to be lower than during the same period a year ago. This is mainly because of the large storage of shell eggs and the lower demand for eggs by the government for drying. While colts should not be kept too fat or pampered, their care and feed especially at weaning time, should be adequately supervised to insure satisfactory growth. Want ads get results. Try one,
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W. J. Rogers’ Abstract
Frank H. McKiney
Harold McKiney
Mildred L
Calkins Add
Arlington
Karl Jennie Nelson
Ruth Starkey
Clermont
Gertrude Sackett
A. D. Knox
Clara
Wadena
Dwight H. Meyer
Lee L. Zim- Merman
Park Asso
Walter Lehman
Gottlieb Dennler
Rosa
Elgin
Dust Bowl Lessons Shape Wartime Farming
Wartime farmers use land more wisely than during the last war plowing less than 1.17 million acres of unsuitable soil, much of which becomes victory gardens. Lamb prices likely higher this fall. lamb markets and oats face shifts. Americans donate over 175 million to war victims across 20 countries with a 250 million fund aiming to aid 60 million people. Safety tips urge neat salvage paper bundles, proper storage, and fire risk avoidance. Tobacco consumption remains high due to military demand. For durable farm paint, check formulas to avoid weak fillers like magnesium silicate and asbestos substitutes.
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Victory Gardens
Poland
Hog Price Outlook Brightens Amid Fewer Hogs Slaughter
Outlook for livestock prices notes fewer hogs to be marketed this fall and winter and large non civilian pork purchases bolster hog prices. Calf slaughter is set to hit an all time high this year due to high butterfat prices relative to dairy cow values and weak demand for calves by feeders, with veal calves fetching comparatively high prices.
Doctor's bill forces car sale after promised recovery
A patient recounts that a doctor's promise of walking by the first of the month was undercut by the bill, leaving no option but to sell his car. The remark highlights the financial strain of medical care.
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SAULE
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Gus Krueger
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Ed Klingman
Geo. Butikofer
Ed Bauder
Ask KR. P
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Atip
Soims
Cargill
C. J. Mulford
Myron Chapman
Elgin, Te
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Karen Johansen
Gander, Te
Erry
Lawrence Gehring
Lawrence Brause
Elgin, Iowa
West Union Rendering Works
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Lona
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C. M. Kneeland
Maynard Lantz
Bial
Ammen
Anna] Schupbach
Glen Schupbach
Seattle
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San Pedro
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Herrman L. Moore
Camp Haan
Emil Moore
Camp Davis
Carolina
Melvin Boleyn
APO
New York
N. Y
J. G
Harold Albrecht
San Francisco
G. J. Mosby
Leo Schori
Wm. R
Pete) Belschner
Now & I
Naval Repair Base
Lake Union
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Elmer Meyer
Martin Wenger
France
O. K
James C. Anderson
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