Labor Plays Big Role In Upcoming Elections
The piece notes the 1944 elections looming with labor unions such as CIO and AFL factions planning active involvement. It discusses the leftward trend seen in Britain and its impact on American politics, the balance of government cooperation with private enterprise, and lawmakers争 views on Murray and Hatch Burton bills, plus the Truman conference on labor management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Political Action Committee
CIO
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Congressional
Ioral
England
Labor Party
Congress
Truman
Labor
Schwellenbach
Commerce Wallace
Wallace
Senate
Wayne Morse
H., Ora
Murray
Mont
America
Canning Factory Sees Quick Start to Peak Canning Season
The Elgin cannery rush began last week and continues into this week with farmers and high school students offering help. Crop quality is high with minimal damage. yields average near six tons per acre. Machinery runs smoothly and few delays occur while managers capitalize on experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Carining Factory
Ana Orl
Towa Crop Report Reflects Decline From 1944 YoY
The Towa corn crop is estimated at 529,298,000 bushels with 48.00 bushels per acre, below the 1944 output of 607,608,060 and the 10 year average of 436,942,000. Maturity lags, uneven stands, and frost risk temper prospects, while soybeans yield 38,100,000 bushels, down from 42,580,000 in 1944. Potatoes show monthlong gains in condition and outlook.
Legion and Auxiliary Meet Sept 27 at Blockhus home
The Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary will convene Thursday evening September 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Blockhus instead of the usual third Thursday. Assisting hosts are Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Torkelson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson. Mrs. Frank Greenley has returned from St. Paul Minnesota after visiting her sisters Mrs. R. L. Cross and Mrs. T. F. Mitewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary
M. J. Blockhus
C. O. Torkelson
Elmer Nelson
Frank Greenley
St. Paul, Minn
R. L. Cross
T. F. Mitewell
Resitggs Buy Chicago Produce Firm Home
Mork Resitggs and Mrs John D Crostus of Chicago purchased a Digins home and plan to move in as soon as possession is obtained. They currently stay at a Guttenberg hotel while the Mork residence is tenanted by Mrs Harold Albrecht. Croston is Iowa fieldman for Hanson Matson Chicago buyers who recently bought the Helium produce station here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
John D
Crostus
Chicago
Purchas
Digin
Guttenberg
Harold Albrecht
Croston
Iowa
Hanson & Matson
Statewide campaign urged for child safety at school start
A concentrated campaign to make streets safe for schoolchildren launches appeals to Governor Blue and mayors to issue proclamations. It aims to prevent accidents in the first month of school as children return to streets and highways, with a patrol program and renewed teacher guidance expected to reduce dangers. Mayor Falk has issued a proclamation urging public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Falk
Fayette County War Chest inaugural meeting set
At Fayette high school next Monday September 17 at 8 p m Fayette County War Chest chairmen will meet EL C White state field director who will introduce Louise Buckley Broadway artist from New York City Miss Buckley who toured with U S O camp shows in the Pacific will share a graphic war tale and answer questions from personal contact with General MacArthur and others The organization touts securing such talent for the first gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County War Chest Organization
Fayette High School
EL. C. White
Louise Buckley
New York City
U.S. O
Pacific
General MacArthur
Fayette County War Chest
Teachers Leave for Work in Elgin Area
A group of Elgin residents pursuing teaching positions have begun the new school year at various districts. Merlin Feller serves as superintendent at Sumner, Lewis Thoma at Springville, M Winifred Schmid teaches in Miles City Montana, Lois Feller in Greene, and Winifred McMillan in Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Merlin Feller
Sumner
Lewis Thoma
Springville
M. Winifred Schmid
Miles City
Mont
Lois Feller
Greene
Winifred McMillan
Stanley
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting
A joint county Legion and Auxiliary meeting will be held in Fayette at the Legion hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 25. All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint County Legion and Auxiliary
Fayette
Legion Hall
Echo Report Reveals Townwide Meeting Outcome
The Echo notes a town meeting held Friday at the village hall with key remarks from Mayor Collins and Council President Diaz. Residents voiced concerns on zoning changes and public safety funding, while officials pledged clearer timelines and community input.
News of Our Men to Women in Uniform
Home from China and India. Lt. and Mrs. Gerald Schori arrive in Elgin from Minneapolis to visit the former’s parents. He recently returned from a year overseas and will report to Denver for orders. Several service members are noted from Elgin and Clermont areas, with furloughs, assignments, and overseas postings. The column highlights Kenny Gress, a Clermont native and Seabee, plus others like Paul Roberts Jr aboard the Farragut, and Sgt. Laird Cline’s 98th Division preparing for Japan.
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China
India
Gerald Schori
Elgin
Minneapolis
Minn
Myr
Albert Schori
Schori
Denver
Colo
Laird Cline
98Th Division
Hawaii
Japan
Army of Occupation
Laird
Adjutant General's Office
Ba Bae
Paul Roberts, Jr
Philadelphia
Panama Canal
Farragut
Paul
Fred Cline
Roger Henderson
Clermont
Pearl Harbor
Jenn
Krueger Buys 57-Acre Ostlie Farm Near Clermont
Edwin Krueger completed a purchase Saturday of the 57 acre Ostlie estate farm northeast of Clermont along the paving. Mr and Mrs Krueger plan to move next spring. the vacated home place will be farmed by Edward Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Krueger
Gilbert Osttie
Clermont
Mrs. Krueger
Edward Krueger
Ten Rural Schools Closed This Year in Fayette County
Fayette County rural districts closed ten schools due to teacher shortages and pupil numbers. Oran No 5 Windsor No 5 closed for lack of pupils. others shut under new laws allowing boards to close for financial gain. Transportation rules cap district duty at 23 dollars yearly with parent cover above. Buses added: Arlington Clermont Maynard West Union. routes extended. contracts with parents and drivers. state aid likely about 17 dollars per transported student.
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Fayette County
Oran District
Jefferson No
Banks
Smithfield
Windsor
Pleasant Valley
Clermont
Fairfield
Oran
Arlington
Maynard
West Union
Corn Crop Gains Ground and Odd Tassel Discovery
Field corn gains ground with favorable weather in recent weeks while cool nights hover just above freezing. Farmers report dented fields lacking ears in the roasting stage. Severn Blockhus, east of town, brought to the Echo shop a tassel made from hundreds of tiny ears, a possible throwback to ancient maize crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn Blockhus
Echo Shop
Arlington Woman Dies by Own Action Friday
Mrs Will Sullivan of Arlington killed herself at her home late Friday night with Fayette County C orner J R Wood announcing death by her own action She had been downtown earlier that evening and left no reason for the act Survived by husband parents and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sullivan
Fayette County
J. R. Wood
Sullivan
Arlington
Elgin Public Schools Open Monday With High Freshman Enrollment
Elgin public schools opened Monday with all teachers present. Enrolment ran higher than expected, with 33 students in the freshman class on the first day. Total figures were not available at press time. Mr and Mrs John Tillotson and Ruth of Portland, Oregon, arrived Friday to visit at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs C J Mulford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Wayne Durscher
Virginia Beach
Walter Durscher
D. £. Tinker
Alan
Fort Riley
Kan
L. G. Lehman
Tinker
Elgin Public Schools
John Tillotson l
Ruth
Portland
Oregon
Ling
C. J. Mulford
Eldora School Under Investigation Again
Iowa eyes a second probe of a state penal institution this time regarding Eldora training school for boys and the 17 year old Des Moines inmate Ronald Miller death. Anamosa reform school probes and a Hardin county grand jury loom amid staff shortages, aging facilities, and crowding with 565 boys housed for a 450 capacity. Warden Lainson acts, segregating boys with criminal acts to prevent influence on others as new oversight begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Board of Control
Unoder
Eldora
Anamosa
Robert D. Blue
B. B. Hickenlooper
State Reformatory
State Division of Criminal Investigation
Admin
Ronald Miller
Des Moines
Hardin County Grand Jury
Percy ,A.lainson
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Reformatory
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United States
Stafford Cripps
TVA Bysim America
Federal Reserve System
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Housing Administration
Social Security
Commodity Credit Corporation
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Federal Land Banks
Eles
Towa
Mork
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting
News OF Our
Millard Nelson
Waukon
Burlington
Elmer
Stoembker
Cali
Gulfport
Miss
John Bakewell
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Alexandria
Kenneth Devere Gress
Kenny Gress
Receiving
Kenny
N. A.A
Hut 23
Madcaps
Clermont High School
The
Seabees
LaPlante-Choat Co
Maxine
Cedar Rapids
LaPlate
Max
Bolts
Jobs
Armed Services
Warren M. Frey
Wadena
Fort Snelling
Harold K. Meyer
Strawberry Point
Jefferson Barracks
Camp Carson
Colorado
10Th Mountain Division
Italy
Po Valley
Greers
Orlando Loftsgard
Orlando
France
Stanley Loftsgard
Chanute Field
Krueger
Ostlie Farm
Eldora School
Navy
John K. Valentine
Centerville
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