Intensive Campaign for Clasi in Iowa politics heats up with Herring back
The return of Senator Clyde L. Herring stirs activity as all major candidates for Iowa office campaign across the state ahead of November 8. Wilson speaks on his record while Hickenlooper argues for administration alignment and Kraschel sells harmony with the federal government. Observers expect a high level, nonpersonal campaign with subtle intra-party tactics. Taxes rise in beer and cigarette revenues while scrap salvage belatedly directs wartime effort. A Wallace survey shows most Iowa farmers oppose removing corn limits on AAA payments. Continued next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. Herring
George A. Wilson
B. B. Hickenlooper
Nelson G. Kragechel
Herring
Wilson
Washington
Idwa
Hickenlooper
Kraschel
Iowa
AAA
Wallace
Etter boys Visit Before Rationing In Elgin
Bredster Mounds Minn Mr and Mrs Lou Etter Mr and Mrs Ern Etter and son Wilson of Monaga Minn visited relatives in Elgin and Balz Kamm family in West Union Thursday noting gas rationing might cut travel. They prefer Minnesota hunting and fishing with deer bear and large fish to local hunting limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredster
Mounds
Minn
Lou Etter
Ern Etter
Wilson
Monagha
Balz Kamm
Weat Union
Etter
Minnesota
Must Check Machinery Now And Order Repairs
The Triple A committee has sent out about 3,500 circular letters to Fayette county farmers warning them to place orders for farm machinery repairs. They urge farmers to review every machine, list needed parts, and submit the list to dealers immediately. The War Production Board allocates iron and steel for repairs quarterly, with the Nov 1 allocation covering November December and January. Delay risks missing spring repairs as winter is the main repair period. New machinery also faces rationing, so farmers needing new implements should contact the county Triple A group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple A
Fayette County
War Production Board
Iron and Steel
Joe Hanson in Officers Training at Notre Dame
Joe Hanson son of Mr and Mrs George Hanson Elgin is in Navy officers training school at Notre Dame university The usual training period is three and a half months after which candidates rate their first stripe In a letter to his folks Joe says they receive good food exercise and rest The routine starts with floor work at 5 40 am and continues with an intensive training course each day ending at 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hanson
George Hanson
Elgin
Navy Officers Training School
Notre Dame University
Joe
Mrs Herrling to Take Charge of Wadena Branch Office
The Elgin State Bank has secured Mrs Arthur Herrling to lead the Wadena Branch for a period, moving Laurence Knudtson to the home bank to assist there. The change is expected to occur next week. Mrs Herrling previously ran the branch and knows the duties well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Herrling
Wadena
Elgin State Bank
Arthur Herrling
Laurence Knudtson
Funeral services for Clarence L. Young at Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Clarence L. Young of Cedar Rapids were held yesterday at 2 30 p m in Brady Chapel. He died Monday at his home 1606 Ellis Building N W after a long illness. Mrs Young, formerly Susie Capper of Elgin, survives with two daughters Irma and Margaret. Rev Thos B Collister conducted the service and burial was in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Those from Elgin attending included the ChingaCapper stove and Mrs PRG Welch and Ee Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Young
Cedar Rapids
Brady Chapel
Ellis Byld
N. W
Young
Susie Capper
Elgin
Irma
Margaret
Thos. B. Collister
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Elgin Whoatt
ChingaOapperstove
Prg Welch
Ee Phillips
Evangelist Concludes Services at Baptist Church
The Sunday night closing service marks the end of a series of special meetings led by evangelist Rev. R. P. Bronleeve. Family Night Friday invites all family members to attend as the revival ends with praise and message by Rev. and Mrs. Bronleeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R. P. Bronleeve
Frost-Proof Pansies Bloom Through Snow At Echo Shop
Mrs. Herman Boyer brought a bouquet of frost proof pansies to the Echo shop last week. The blooms prove summer returns as these varieties resist frost and bloom late in fall after severe frosts. They are covered before winter and sprout again in spring, sometimes peeking through late snows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Boyer
Echo Shop
Junk donated to USO fuels Elgin drive success
W C Follett north of town donated the largest load of junk for the USO in Elgin's drive. Other contributors also brought sizable loads and about 75 percent of metals collected that day were donations. All junk stored in the park supports the USO fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Follett
Town
USO
Elgin’s Drive
Park
Clermont Lutheran Brotherhood Meeting at Highland Church
The Clermont Lutheran Brotherhood will meet Monday October 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Highland Lutheran Church with a good program planned. Despite the pastor being away, members are urged to attend and coffee will be served. Thore Thompson, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Brotherhood
Highland Lutheran Church
Thore’ Thompson
Conner Serves as Pharmacist Third Class at Great Lakes
Harold K. Conner is listed as pharmacist third class at the U S Naval Hospital Corpsmen Quarters Great Lakes Illinois. He enlisted recently and began service on October 12. A 90 day lamb feeding test starts at Iowa State College Ames. first such Ames experiment in 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold K. Conner
U.S. Naval Hospital
Corpsman’s Quarters
Great Lakes
Ill
Iowa State College
Ames
Farewell Party For Departing Soldier Olson
A farewell gathering was held at the Lawrence West home on Wednesday evening October 14 in honor of Clifford Olson who left for the army on Monday. Guests included Clifford Olson and numerous West Union residents, Fayette and Clermont families, with cards and refreshments after the gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence West
Clifford Olson
Clarence ‘Tope
Alfred Woodson
Stanley
Gilbert Ruroden
West Union
Lester Tope
Wanda
Fayette
James Taylor
Amanda
Ruroden
Famly
Arts
Harery
Burobert
Edwin Stry
Allen Olson
Clermont
Mail Overseas Packages Before November First
Postmaster G. J. Mosby urges sending all overseas Christmas packages by November 1. Do not include food to avoid vermin. soldiers have ample food. Use shoe-box size or smaller, with strong packing. Domestic restrictions are lenient but expect heavy mail, so send early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Ethel Rennison Publishes Book of Poems in Cleveland
Davenport poet Ethel Rennison has a 75 poem collection titled Joy Spilling Over issued by a Cleveland press. Most pieces carry spiritual themes and some were printed in the Echo Argo-Gazette Davenport Times and other religious papers. Local friends in Elgin will want a copy as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rennison
Davenport
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Rennison
The
Echo
Argo-Gazette
Davenport Times
Elgin
Lantz Completes Army Training at Fort Bragg
Pvt. Arthur J. Lantz has been transferred from Co. A 31st Battalion Camp Croft D. C. to Fort Bragg after completing his training at one of the army infantry replacement centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Lantz
Co. A
31St Battalion
Camp Croft
D. C
Army
Fort Bragg
Salvage for Victory Key Drop at Elgin Post Office
Send any old keys for the Salvage for Victory drive by leaving them at the Elgin post office. Keys will be forwarded to the proper channel. Your car is only as good as its weakest tire.
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Elgin
Elgin and Clermont Stage Successful Salvage Drives
A large contingent of men depart West Union today for Camp Dodge Des Moines to take final physical tests and await induction. From Elgin listed are Noah Metzger Sam Schneider Howard Learn Giles Martin Enlisted Harold Conner Gerald Heck Harris Watterson Judson Patterson. Clermont names Millard Bear George Wilson Richard Hangartner John Shipton Enlisted Clarence Thorson Emmet Gunderson. Wadena list Henry Anderson Carl Flanagan Reginald Manderfield Enlisted Oliver Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Elgin
Noah Metzger
Sam Schneider
Howard L. Learn
Giles L. Martin
Harold K. Conner
Gerald Heck
Harris A. Watterson
Judson D. Patterson
Clermont
Millard R. Bear
George H. Wilson
Richard J. Hangartner
John W. Shipton
Clarence T. Thorson
Emmet A. Gunderson
Wadena
Henry Anderson
Carl T. Flanagan
Reginald V. Manderfield
Oliver L Corbin
Scott Receives Recognition For Good Work in Legislature
West Union figure Geo L Scott receives broad praise in the Echo Enterprise for his legislative service. Highlighted for chairing the key appropriations committee and serving on the sitting and Interim committees, his influence is said to reflect deep knowledge of state finances and public trust. The piece lauds his long service and leadership as beneficial to constituents and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Scott
West Union
Echo-Enterprise
Appropriations
Scott
Rothlisberger Leaves for Boeing Job in Kansas
Rothlisberger departed last week for Kichita Kansas to work as a statistician with Boeing Aircraft Corporation. His son Roy also works there. Mrs. Rothlisberger plans to join him around December first and stay through the winter, possibly longer depending on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rothlisberger
Kichita
Kansas
Boeing Aircraft Corporation
Le:Roy
Farm Improvements Erected by Elgin Tenant
Herman Rolf of route 3 Elgin is upgrading his farm for the new tenant John Pulfer who will live there next year. A double corn crib and machine shed are finished with plans for a laying house well-house and several small structures. Neighbors helped and much lumber was locally sawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rolf
Route 3
Elgin
John Pulfer
Pulfer
Harold Weibel Selected for Harvard Electronics Training
Harold Weibel wrote to his father that he is among a group chosen for three months of intensive electronics training at Harvard University. He noted his wife expects to join him on November 1. A separate note discusses crop rotation with soybeans between corn to reduce northern corn root worm damage, with caveats for southern varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Weibel
A. M. Weibel
Harvard University
Harvard
A Message to Every Driver
A wartime driving advice card urges drivers to conserve rubber and support the war effort. It lists tips to drive only when necessary, stay under 35 miles per hour, keep tires inflated, have them regularly inspected, and share cars with others.
Elgin and Clermont Scrap Drives Surpass Expectations
Elgin’s drive last Thursday closed with near 70 tons collected, aided by over 50 workers, 20 trucks, and schoolchildren. total since 1942 tops 380 tons. Clermont’s Monday drive matched Elgin’s record with strong metal yields, large sales by Brick & Sand Co, and significant car bodies and wire totals. Officials expect state scrap drive quotas to double, with both towns likely to exceed their targets.
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Elgin
Clermont
The
Brick & Sand Co
Towa
Shower Honors Mrs. Dibble During Visit in Wadena
Mrs Max Thoma and Mrs Arthur Herrling hosted about fifty friends at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Clarence Dibble of Spokane who is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Schori in Wadena The Schori home provided games and entertainment Betty Schori read a fitting poem After gifts were opened refreshments were served Mrs Dibble plans to return home Sunday following several weeks visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thoma
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Clarence Dibble
Spokane
Ernest Schori
Schori
Betty Schori
Mrs Keiser Improving After Heart Attack
Mrs Mary Keiser remains in bed after a heart attack suffered three weeks ago. Pneumonia threatened briefly but she is gaining strength and health. Mabel Holzer has stayed with her during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Keiser
Mabel Holzer
Township Road Grading and Dairy Notes Across County
Grade Township Road work continues from the Turkey river bridge past the Karl Miller and Alfred Jacob farms with about twelve workers. Iowa dairy herd improvements report 27 575 cows averaged 20.4 pounds butterfat in September. 93 cows were sold for low production or disease. Corn rootworm damages noted on long cultivated fields with stunted plants and light kernels. A Halloween program and social is planned at Jolly school Highland No 3 on Friday October 30 at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kennedy
Turkey River
Karl Miller
Alfred Jacob
Harold Gunderson
Extension
Iowa State College
Iowa Dairy Herd Improvement Associations
Iowa
Hallowe’en
Jolly School
Highland No. 3
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Wilson & Herring
Iowa Press Agen
Etter. Oys
Notre Dame
Almanac
Benjamin Franklin
Bettie Sreemead Batt
Aubr Politic
Clermont Lutheran’ Brotherhood
Harold Conner
Lantz
Echo Farm
George Metzger
Dummermuth Farm
Rothlisberger
Boeing Aircraft Corps
Mrs. Dibble
Mrs. Keiser
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