Protea Rumors Run Ahead of Election Action In 1940s Iowa
Weekly Iowa press release notes a string of potential candidates for governor and other offices, but few formal bids. Only Rep. Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurens seeks re-election to Congress in the sixth district, and Sen. Hugh W. Lundy of Albia aims for lieutenant governor. Repeated rumors about Henry W. Burma and other figures circulate with no firm announcements.
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Fred C. Gilchrist
Laurens
Congress
Hugh W. Lundy
Albia
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Iowa House
Burma
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Political maneuvering hints at future governor race
The article discusses potential GOP candidates if Hickenlooper seeks the senate, noting former Agriculture Secretary Mark Thornburg of Emmetsburg as a possible entrant and speculating on a three way race if Blue or Burma run for governor. It also recounts concerns about speed limits affecting truck and car traffic, with highway patrol noting a 40 mph tolerance for trucks while 86 mph is observed in some areas.
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Haca
Hickenlooper
Senate
Blue
Burma
Thornburg
Tinker
Manhattan
Kans
Fort Riley
Doc
Baumgartner Eye Removed at Veterans Hospital
Report notes eye removal at Veterans Hospital after accident at Mrs Fred Friederich farm. Initial report misidentified location Frieden farm. Louis Butikofer attended the situation Tuesday and hoped to save the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumgartner
Veterans’ Hospital
Empileserien
Echo
Satui
Josie Ilo
Louis Butikofer
Fred Friederich
Frieden Farm
Elgin Canning Factory Closes After Record Year
The Elgin Canning Company closed its factory yesterday after a busy season lasting three days over four weeks. The total pack for the year reached about 100,000 cases, a new record. The government purchased 15 percent of the pack and may buy more. Sweet corn yielded well, around five tons per acre, boosting farmer cash income alongside fodder. Labor was ample, with farmers stepping in to help as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Albert Schori
Iowa Women Lead Nation in Hosiery Salvage Drive
Since last November Iowa women organized a statewide hosiery salvage program and collected a million pairs by August 14 totaling 44 800 pounds. National totals reach 2 300 307 pounds or about 46 million pairs as WPB directs stopping on September 30.
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Iowa
Towa
WPB
Fourth large laying house completed at Copper farms
The Copper farms near completion of a fourth laying house measuring 300 by 210 feet with only window installation remaining. Workmen added automatic waterers as pallets and hens moved in from the range. This fall Copper plans about 6,900 pullets and hens across four houses, plus hundreds of breeders kept and more imports expected.
Mihm-Margaret Hauer marry at St Marys church
Mark Mihm and Margaret Hauer both of St. Lucas were married Saturday morning September 11 at St Marys church in St Lucas. The bridegroom formerly worked for Wm Baumgartner and others. The note mentions local forecasts about frost and good weather around mid September.
News of Our Men as Women: Service Grads and Moves
Gisleson and Anderson graduate from Chanute and Sheppard Field with advanced instrument and airplane mechanics training. Several soldiers, including Herman Moore and James Anderson, transfer between bases, attend flying tests, and await return home. Also updated are postings for Loftsgard, Larson, Thompson, Schori, and medical and hospital notes for Schupbach and Medberry, with furloughs and new addresses noted.
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James O. Anderson
Gilbert Q. Anderson
Ilvnsive Sive
Sheppard Field
Texas
Cverall Commandos
Midland
Miami Beach
Florida
James
Clermont Flying Clubship
Want ad pitch in local columns for buyers and sellers
A concise notice inviting readers to place want ads offering goods and services. It explains how to use the column to reach buyers or sellers and hints at quick connections via the newspaper page.
Echo Office Distributes Ration Blanks In Elgin
State and district officials visited Elgin on Friday and arranged with the Echo office to keep a supply of ration blanks for residents. People can obtain blanks locally by calling at the office rather than traveling to West Union or Elkader. The office will not fill out forms, but can administer oaths and affirmations for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Echo Office
West Union
Elkader
Elgin Community Club reviews school opening and sports outlook
The Elgin Community Club session focused on school reopening progress with rising registrations and full classes. Supt. Christian noted daily seat additions and room capacity increases as staff adapt to routines. Coach Luce praised bright athletic prospects and a strong player turnout. season tickets were planned to boost game attendance. About 24 members met at the Coffee Cup.
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Elgin Community Club
Supt
Christian
Luce
Gertrude Grether and Corp Ehrhardt wed in Arizona
Miss Gertrude Grether formerly of Elgin and Corp Edward Ehrhardt formerly of Cedar Rapids were married August 13 in Phoenix Arizona. Ehrhardt, a California sportsman, is stationed at Camp Horn. Mrs Ehrhardt has taught in Iowa and heads communications for OPA in Los Angeles. They plan to live in northern California after the war. Mrs Grether is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans Grether of Elgin.
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Gertrude Grether
Elgin
Corp
Edward Ehrhardt
Cedar Rapids
Phoenix
Ariz
Ehrhardt
California Sportsman
Camp Horn
Iowa
OPA
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Round Valley
Farewell for Mrs Blockhus in Surprise Party
Mrs Fritzjof Blockhus and daughter Fayline left for Lynden Washington Monday morning after a surprise party in her honor last Friday. Attendees included the Edgar Kimball Henry Anderson Ern Bauder M J Blockhus Ole M Reierson Olaf Berg Orville Berg Selmer Groth and several Blockhus family members among others. The party at Sven Blockhus home with Bessie Blockhus welcomed the guests and presented a silver gift for Mrs Blockhus to recall her many friends as she returns.
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Fritzjof Blockhus
Fayline
Lynden
Wash
Edgar Kimball
Henry Anderson
Ern Bauder
M. J. Blockhus
Ole M. Reierson
Olaf Berg
Orville Berg
Selmer Groth
Louis Ruroden
Otta Blockhus
Severein Blockhus
Herbert Blockhus
Clara Blockhus
Sven Blockhus
Bessie Blockhus
Daylight Alert Causes Confusion on Procedure
The daylight alert last Thursday resembled a signal practice as many people remained indoors amid frequent explanations. The siren’s intermittent action signaled to take cover immediately, but public understanding remained uncertain.
Light frost seen Saturday morning reports
Several persons reported a light frost early Saturday morning Sept. 11. So far there has been no noticeable damage to crops or gardens.
Pleasant Valley Opens Bond Drive With $11,637.50
Pleasant Valley launched its third War Loan drive with $11,637.50 subscribed at an opera house pep meeting. Atty. W. H. Antes urged higher production and bond purchases to curb inflation while service men lead by example. District and subdistrict committees organized canvassing, with band concert and radio kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
B. J. Baumgartner
Chm
J. Mosby
R. P. Straiéh
W. . Falk
Atty
W. H. Antes
Fayette County
D. R. Roberts
Atty. Antes
Miller
Clermont Commercial Club
Wm. Belschner
Produce Plant Enlarged by Independence Co
Independence Produce Co. in Independence, represented by C. J. Mulfords, has added an eviscerating room for disease free poultry verification by a government inspector. The firm expanded to Osage, Forest City, Avea City, Decora, Central City and Vinton, now one of the largest independent produce groups in the nation.
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Independence Produce Co. Independence
C. J. Mulfords
U.S
Osage
Forest City
Avea City
Decora
Central City
Vinton
Echo Reader for 53 Year Ends Echo Streak
Fred Etter of Mound Minnesota recounts fifty three years as a reader of the Echo urging continued loyalty to the paper. He notes his habit of reading the news of old Elgin in every issue and lauds the consistency of the Echo through its entire run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Etter
Mound
Minn
Echo
Elgin
Program and social at Grath school in Marion district
A program and social will be held at Grath school Marion district No 3 on Friday evening September 24 at 8 15. Everyone is welcome. Ardis Grath teacher. Mr and Mrs Louis Sutter announce the birth of an 11 pound boy Tuesday evening. Let the Echo do your printing.
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Grath
Marion District No. 3
Ardis Grath
Pipp
Louis Sutter
The
Echo
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Iowa Press Assn
Linn County
Leo J. Duster
Elgin Canning Factory
Horning
Jack Frost
Reces
Gisleson
Cpl
Clifford J
Mary Gisle
Chanute, NL
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Herman Moore
Emil Moore
Washington
Tennessee
Gerald E. Boleyn
Ed Boleyn
Syracuse, N. Y. University
NAAC
Nashville
Tenn
Wilder
USC
Ingram Memorial Congregational Church
Herman
William
Navy
Lawrence Wilder
S. L
Lofts
Iendsix
Freeman Field
Indiana
Mellien Loftsgard
Arkansas
Lawrence WY. Larson
APO
New York
N. Y
Henry Mark
Pvt
Duane Thompson
Jack Thompson
Clermont
Philco Radio School
Pittsburgh
Roy Odekirk
Randalia
Gene Schori
Leo Schori
Camp Haan
Chicago
Coyne Electrical School
Gene G. Schori
South Paulina St
Illinois
Glen Schupbach
Hawaii
Earl Medberry
Earl L. Medberrryj
G. M
U. 5
San Pedro
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Arthur J. Bayer
Camp Edwards
Mass
M. A. Bayer
Donald Martin
Carl Martin
Mrs. Blockhus
iLight Frost
Atty. W. H. Antes
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