Dentist's Widow Donates Salvage Keepsake To Nation
A Washington county widow sells her late husband’s cherished dental chair to contribute to the nationwide salvage drive. Iowa officials hope to reach 65 000 tons as part of a six month goal of 245 000 tons, with industrial scrap excluded from totals. The drive aims to keep steel mills operating through winter as federalization rumors stir concern among state guards.
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Washington County
Uncle Sam
Jowans
Towa
Iowa
Herbert C. Plagman
Services at Baptist Church Continue Next Week
Evangelistic services at the Baptist church will run every evening next week at 8 15 p m Rev R P Bronleewe is a stirring speaker who engages the audience The services include Solovox and marimba music by Mrs Bronleewe and have been well received by attendees
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the Baptist Church
R P. Bronleewe
Bronleewe
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets at Helgerson Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered Friday at the home of Mrs. Arthur Helgerson with Mrs. Austen Helgerson Irene and Mrs. Ger hard Halverson assisting hostesses. Fifteen members and four guests attended. The meeting opened with roll call answered by Canning Hints. The program featured scripture headed by Mrs. Arthur Helgerson, a song America, club poems by Mrs. Ewald Lyngass, and birthday songs for Mrs. Emma Gunderson Mrs. Arthur Helgerson and Mrs. Wayne Shipton. After adjournment two contests were conducted by the hostess with prizes awarded to Mrs. Edward Kozelka and Mrs. Wayne Shipton. A luncheon followed for those present.
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Grand Meadow Study Club
Arthur Helgerson
Austen Helgerson
Irene
Gerhard Halverson
Canning
America Club
Ewald Lyngass
Emma Gunderson
Elgin WCTU Meeting Highlights War Paper and Petitions
Mrs S S Patterson hosted the Elgin WCTU meeting. Mrs Hugo Hackmann read a war themed paper titled We Are at War based on an address by Colgate University president Cutten. A petition from Mrs Etta Nutting and others urged Senate bill 860 with over 600 signatures. A local institute was planned with directors named for Press and Publicity, Soldiers and Sailors, and Christian Citizenship.
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S. S. Patterson
Elgin Wctu
Hugo Hackmann
President Cutten
Colgate University
Iowa
Etta Nutting
Senate
Committee On Military Affairs
Raymond Mays
5. S. Nutting
Paul Zoschke
School Social at Halverson School District No 3
The notice lists a school social at Halverson school district No 3 on Thursday evening October 22 at 8 o clock. Mae Gulsvig is the teacher directing the event. All are welcome to attend.
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Halverson School
Wagner Two
Mae Gulsvig
Cornvealls Ris Aurreers to Florida
A fragmented OCR item mentions travel to Florida and a tea event. The readable text is sparse, offering no clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics or context.
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Aurreers
Don Helms Graduates Tech Mechanics Course at Sheppard Field
Don Helms, son of Mr and Mrs Din Helms, completes the Technical Mechanics course in the Army Air Corps at Sheppard Field Texas and is appointed instructor. He joins permanent staff at the field joining twenty five other graduates in instructional roles. Address listed as 2140 Ave E Wichita Falls Texas.
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Din
Army Air Corps
Sheppard Field
Texas
Permant
Don
Ave. E
Witchita Falls
Progress Club Holds First Meeting at Lyle Light Home
The Progress Club met Monday evening October 12 at Mrs Lyle Light home. New president Mrs Geo Anderson assumed duties. Members are drafting a book with eight chapters. Edna Hunsberger read the first chapter and Mrs Laurence Knudtson gave a life sketch of Margaret Mitchell. A Halloween party hosted by Mrs Harry Johnson on October 26 is planned for the next meeting.
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Progress Club
Lyle Light
Geo. Anderson
Edna Hunsberger
Margaret Mitchell
Laurence Knudtson
Harry Johnson
Charivari Reminds Couple of 36th Wedding Anniversary
Local section men and the depot agent visited Mr and Mrs Lew Grover at home last Friday evening and treated them to an old fashioned charivari to mark their 36th anniversary.
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Lew Grover
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet and Sew Carpet Rags
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening October 21 at the home of Mrs and Mrs Walter Kohls with Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman as assisting hosts. The unit will sew carpet rags for veterans at Knoxville so all members should come prepared.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Walter Kohls
Bert Thoman
Knoxville
Park gathering urged for truckers and helpers
All truckers and helpers are asked to come to the park today as soon as possible after lunch. If everyone is there by 12:30, route arranging will be easier. Ruth Schupbach is employed again at the Mel Kohler home, starting Monday.
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Ruth Schupbach
Mel Kohler
Club Arranges to Help With Salvage Drive Today
The salvage committee reports about 20 trucks prepared to operate in rural territory today with two to three men per outfit. Twenty four members attended at Klingman’s and pledged help. Report time at Elgin park after 12:30 to begin driving.
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Ti Chih
Moe Aia
Klingman’s
Elgin Park
Red Cross
Editor seeks scrapping of Clermont Bridge for salvage drive
The Hawkeye Beacon editor questions why the old steel bridge over the Turkey at Clermont is not scrapped for the county salvage drive. The structure has been turned over to Fayette county which plans removal this coming winter after the river freezes.
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The
Hawkeye Beacon
Turkey
Clermont
Fayette County
New Paint at Kohler Store Describes Exterior Update
Kohler's brick store building receives tan cement paint on walls with green front and trim. The aging red brick walls show wear from many seasons, marking the building as one of town's oldest.
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Kohler
Earl E Brown Dies at Bettendorf Masonic Home
Earl E Brown, a former West Union clothier, died at the Bettendorf Masonic Home on Monday October 5 at age 66 after five weeks in the sanitarium. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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Earl E. Brown
West Union Clothier
Bettendorf
Mr. Brown
Appointment made for state liquor store assistant
Bess Stohr received her appointment Monday as assistant in the state liquor store here. She succeeds Lyle Light who moved to Elgin Farmers Dairy Co as secretary and creamery helper. This is the second woman named to the post in stores of this size, with other women serving as cashiers in city stores.
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Bess Stohr
Lyle Light
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Leo Follen
West Union
Rothlisbergers Have Good Sale of Shorthorn Cattle
Otis Rothlisberger reported a successful purebred Shorthorn cattle sale at the farm on Friday Oct 2. Cattle across categories sold well from nine cows with calves averaging 209 dollars to four bull calves averaging 79 dollars, with top prices reaching 235 dollars for a cow and calf and 230 dollars for a bull. Buyers from Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin included named local dealers and farms, with sale receivers going to Helms Falb Probert and others.
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Otis Rothlisberger
Iowa
Allamakee
Cerro Gordo
Clayton
Fayette
Delaware
Tama
Winneshiek
Minnesota
Grant County
Wisconsin
Glen Medberg
H. E. Whitford
Volga
Kenneth Mark
Glen Yearous
Reynold Strong
Earl Rothlisberger
Will Christen
Elmer Frieden
Elmer
Christen
Elgin
S. 5
Recruits Chosen for 16-Week Machinists Mates Course
Jacob M. Schneider and Jack D. Adrian completed recruit training at Great Lakes naval station and, based on aptitude tests, were selected for an intensive 16 week machinists mates course at Great Lakes. After completion they become eligible for advancement to petty officer and will be assigned to the fleet or an advanced service school for further instruction.
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Jacob M. Schneider
Jack D. Adrian
Great Lakes Naval Station
Great Lakes
Soldiers Stationed After Elgin Departure in Army Duty
Four men left Elgin for Army duty, three already located in Oklahoma City and two California cities, with Fred Pinney still awaiting assignment. Defense bonds and stamps promote victory.
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Elgin
Eddie Klingman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Walt Kohler
Victorville
Calif
Kenneth Schori
Sacramento
Fred Pinney
Des Moines
United States Defense
A Message to Every Driver During Wartime Driving Reminders
A wartime public advisory urges drivers to save rubber and aid the war effort by driving only when necessary, keeping speeds under 35 miles per hour, maintaining properly inflated tires, having them inspected regularly, and sharing cars with others.
Elgin To Close Stores And Schools For Scrap Drive
Elgin will close stores and schools today to finish a two month salvage drive. Volunteers will collect junk from farms and homes, with students gathering metals rags and rubber, donations to the USQ program. People can leave scrap on sidewalks or call 3821 to arrange pickup and help build the pile before winter.
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Elgin
U. S
Falls
Hawks Open Grid Race With Illinois Clash
Town and Illinois square off at Hawkeye Stadium on Saturday October 17 in a Dad's Day crowd as Iowa aims to start a conference season. Illinois under Ray Eliot aims to rebound after a win over Minnesota and seeks to challenge the Hawkeyes in a renewed rivalry.
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Town
Ilinois
Hawkeye Stadium
Hawkeyes
Iowa
Illinois
Ray Eliot
Minnesota
Carol Wilson Promoted to Coxswain on Arc turus
Mr and Mrs Silas Wilson announce their son Carol has been promoted from seaman second class to coxswain. He serves aboard the U S S Arc turus and is addressed in care of the postmaster in New York New York.
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Silas Wilson
Carol
School Socials Set at Cheery Valley and Olson Schools
Two programs and socials planned for Friday evening October 23 at Cheery Valley school Marion No 8 with Celia Andreae and at Olson school Grand Meadow No 8 with Opal Larson. Ev eryone welcome.
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Cheery Valley
Marion
Celia Andreae
Ifpp
Olson
Grand Meadow
Opal Larson
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Iowa Assn
War Department
NGB
Baptist Church
Almanac
Herbert Spencer
Napoleon
St. i Helena
Florida
Bode
Don Helms
Kohler Store
Earl Brown
Bettendorf Masonic Home
Echo
Echo Farm
George Metzger
Dummermuth Farm
Rothlisbergers
Hawks
Carol Wilson
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