University of Iowa library drive seeks 1941 43 funding
Iowa officials plan a concentrated bid in the legislature for a new University of Iowa library with an expected biennial request near 500 000 dollars per year. The current campus library is inadequate for about 7 000 students and scattered holdings. Also noted are state draft registration boards and a payroll report showing 12 044 state workers and a monthly payroll of 1 584 716 81 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Assn
University of Iowa
Board of Education
Legislatre
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Polke County
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Clinton Des Moines
Dubuque
Johnson, Lee
Federal Bureau of Census
Lomptroller’s Office
Centennial Fort Atkinson to celebrate October sixth
Plans outline a centennial observance of historic Fort Atkinson set for Sunday October 6. The fort, established in 1840 to protect the Winnebago tribe from the Sac and Fox, will feature the induction of Gov. George Wilson into the Mesquaki Sac and Fox branch.
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Old Fort Atkinson
George Wilson
Drug Store Building Sold to Dubuquers
Real estate transfers include S. R. Bird and wife and H. J. Miller with Evelyn M. Bauer buying Elgin drug store lots for 1900 dollars in Elgin. Miller and Bauer are Dubuque residents and may lease to current tenant O’Neill if needed. Clermont property transfer: Walter Delaney Exe to Helen Becker for 600 dollars, Thompson’s addition Clermont, home of the Elec family since last year, formerly owned by Mrs Becker’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Bird
Uo H. J. Miller
Evelyn M. Bauer
Elgin
Miller
Miss Bauer
Dubuque
O'Neill
Clermont
Walter Delaney
Helen Becker
Thompson
Elec
Rider Killed in Motorcycle Spill at Winne Shiek County Fair
Arthur Marshall, 27, Decorah, died at Decorah hospital from a fractured skull after a test ride at the Winne Shiek County fair grounds. He was practicing for the impending motorcycle races at the tin can derby when he failed a southwest track turn and was thrown against the bank.
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Arthur Marshall
Decorah
Decorah Hospital
Winne‘shiek County Fair Grounds
Marshall
Progress Club Holds Picnic First Meeting of Club Year
Members of the Progress Club enjoyed a picnic supper in Clermont park last Monday night. Guests included three prospective members Mrs D E Tinker Bonnie Currie and Mary Williams plus Mrs Keith Waters of Postville a former member. The next meeting will be on Monday Sept 30 at the home of Genevieve Dunkle.
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Progress Club
Clermont Park
D. E. Tinker
Bonnie Currie
Mary Williams
Keith
Waters of
Postville
Genevieve Dunkle
Wire Accident Kills Lineman at Steel Bridge
Virgil Willis of Waucoma a lineman for Central States Power Co. was accidentally killed by electricity last Wednesday after noon. The accident occurred at a steel bridge 14 miles northwest of New Hampton.
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Virgil Willis
Waucoma
Central States Power Co
New Hampton
Warton Reassigned to Elgin Ilyria Clermont District
Rev J C Warton, pastor of the Elgin Ilyria Clermont district, is returned for another year per H D Temple, Dubuque district superintendent. This marks his third year here since 1988. Other appointments include Snyder to Tracr, Clinton to Iowa Falls, Hillman to Toledo, Starr to Miles and Preston, Butler to Arlington and Volga, and Kindred to Fayette. BP Van Horn also returns as superintendent of St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids.
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J. C. Warton
Elgin-Ilyria-Clermont
H. D. Temple
Dubuque
Snyder
Tracr
Cedar Rapids
Tracer
T. D. Clinton
Iowa Falls
F. O. Hillman
Toledo
E. J. Starr
Miles
Preston
D. W. Butler
Arlington
Volga
A. J. Kindred
Fayette
BP. van Horn
St. Luke’s Hospital
Reverend Neumann to Speak at Baptist Church Services Begin Monday
The Rev. Gerhard Neumann of Detroit will headline two weeks of special Baptist services starting Monday. He is described as an engaging speaker who conveys scriptural truths with modern appeal. Evening services start at 8 with nightly music directed by Harry Johnson. public invitation extended.
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Gerhard Neumann
Detroit
Mich
The
Baptist Church
Neumann
Harry Johnson
Mann Act Suspect Returned to Omaha
Milford E Holtzman a 23 year old man from Omaha was sent back to Omaha on a Mann Act charge. He had previously lived in Fayette county and was arrested Thursday by Sheriff A J Kutschat and a federal agent. Holtzman waived extradition and was returned by a deputy U S marshal. A 23 year old married woman connected to the case was released after being questioned as she attempted to hitchhike back to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford E. Holtzman
Omaha
Neb
Holtzman
Fayette County
A. J. Kutischat
U. S
Prairie du Chien votes against bridge purchase bond
Prairie du Chien voters last week rejected the bond issue for buying the Marquette bridge. The proposition failed by about 55 votes after roughly 1,500 ballots were cast on funding the project from bridge operation revenue.
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Prairie du Chien
Marquette
Jurors Named for October Term at Elkader
Clayton Co jurors Henry Gisteson Luana Louis Gregerson Highland Otto Hanson Ed Johnson Marion selected for October term of court at Elkader opening the seventh. There are 35 jurors on the list and they will report for duty Oct 8. Also calendar items include a school social at Olson school Grand Meadow township District No 8 Sept 27 at 6 oclock. Marjorie C. Larson teacher. The WCTU meets Friday at Mrs Hugo Heckmann Clermont with county convention reports.
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Henry Gisteson
Luana
Louis Gregerson
Highland
Otto Hanson
Ed Johnson
Marion
Elkader
Olson
Grand Meadow Township
Marjorie C. Larson
WCTU
Hugo Heckmann
Clermont
Not Allowed to Print News of Drawings
A local note explains federal law bars printing news or advertising of prize drawings. It cites Spirit Lake Beacon mail rejection and the Algona Advance report of a church drawing incident, describing enforcement and reprinting repercussions.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
Beacon
Algona Advance
Picnic at Echo Valley Park Names at Sunday Gathering
A large group including Mr and Mrs Louis Borgelt Shirley Mary Lou Lois Burrow Davenport Herman Zimmerman Amelia Muehlenthaler Rock Valley Fred Burrow B J Baumgartner Max Lehman Leo Maxine Louisa Lehman Alvin Rex Medberry Gene Earl Bert Thoman Ethel Mae Orlin Mason Jake Christen Will John Elmer Christen Ernest Christen Clara Muehlenthaler Frank Christen Lucy Betty Christen enjoyed a picnic at Echo Valley park Sunday.
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Louis Borgelt
Shirley
Mary Lou
Lois Burrow
Davenport
Herman Zimmerman
Amelia Muehlenthaler
Rock Valley
Fred Burrow
B. J. Baumgartner
Max Lehman
Leo
Maxine
Louisa Lehman
Louis Lehman
Alvin
Rex Medberry
Gene and
Earl
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mae
Orlin Mason
Jake Christen
Will
John
Elmer Christen
Ernest Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Frank Christen
Lucy
Betty Christen
Echo Valley Park
Upper Iowa University enrollment rises to 320
Registrar reports Upper Iowa University has 320 students this year versus 304 at the same date last year. A few late registrations are expected. Coach Dorman has 50 men out for football and must replace last year’s graduating linemen. He plans a fast back field and aerial attack to offset inexperience on the line.
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Upper Iowa University
Dorman
Heat Speeds Corn Crop In Northeast Iowa
Frost protection estimates indicate at least eighty percent of the northeast Iowa corn crop is safe due to mild temps. Warm weather sped ripening, likely boosting yields to near the leaders of recent years. Silo filling began last week with several rings completing their work as substantial plowing advances occur.
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Iowa
Walter Durscher Buys Paulson Farm on 18
Walter Durscher purchased the Paulson farm, 117 acres, between Clermont and West Union, located on the south side of the road near the Stolle farm. He also owns 200 acres of the home farm nearby and will farm the two properties together with possession given next March.
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Walter Tdurscher
Paulson
Clermont
West Union
Stolle
Durscher
Olson Purchases Farm Near McGregor in Swede Ridge
Asbjorn Olson, east of Elgin, bought a forty acre farm near McGregor last summer in Swede Ridge, located between McGregor and Clayton. He will move to McGregor. the Olsons have long farmed the Martin Bilden place east of Elgin for twenty years.
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Asbjorn Olson
Elgin
McGregor
Swede Ridge
Clayton
Parties Honor Ruby Boyle at West Union Picnic
West Union Junior Federation held a Monday picnic at Elsie Smith’s home to honor Ruby Boyle who departs October 3 for new work in Chicago. A social evening followed. Jean Origer and Esther Yross plan a Thursday dinner for seven at Rex hotel and a later social at the girls’ apartment.
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West Union Junior Federation
Ruby Boyle
Chicago
Elsie Smith
Jean Origer
Esther Yross
Miss Boyle
Rex Hotel
Fellowship Party for Masons at Elkader Tonight
Masons of Clermont and Elgin urge Elks to join the Trowel and Northeast Iowa groups in a joint Elkader meeting tonight Thursday. Past G W M Realf Ottosen of Davenport will speak. Lloyd Jacob returns from a west trip with a Clermont friend. they visited Louise Schori in Grand Junction Colorado and in Portland Oregon with the Krueger family and others.
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Masons
Clermont
Elgin
Trowel
Iowa
Elkader
G. W. M. Realf Ottosen
Davenport
Lloyd Jacob
West
Louise Schori
Grand Junction
Colo
Portland
Oregon
Wm. Krueger
Dorothy
Jimmie
Raymond Krueger
Robert
Bequest of 25000 Aids University of Iowa Students
Dan Love former Lincoln mayor left 25000 to the University of Iowa student loan fund. The gift will assist needy students and ranks among the fund's largest contributions in years.
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University of Iowa
Dan Love
Lincoln
Neb
Floyd LeRoy Patterson Enlists in Marines
The Des Moines Marine Corps Recruiting Station announces Floyd LeRoy Patterson of Elgin enlisted. He joined in Cedar Rapids and was sent the same day to Marine Corps Training in San Diego for six weeks of basic instruction before possible transfer to a naval shore, foreign shore, or a U S Fleet first line ship.
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Marine Corps
Des Moines
Floyd LeRoy Patterson
Elgin
Cedars Rapids
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting at Legion Hall
The Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall on Wednesday evening September 18 with Lena Baumgartner Mrs Walter Kobis and Mrs Walter Bovis named as volunteer cho sSES. The rehabilitation chairman Mrs B Schori received a request for 1.00 cash for cigarettes and a pillow two for the hospital which was promptly approved. Plans for the new year began as the president appointed committees. Music month featured an article The Gift of Music read by Mrs Kohls.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Lena Baumgartner
Walter Kobis
Walter Bovis
B. Schori
Kohls
Baltz Dies After Truck Collision in Garnaville
A. C. Baltz of Decorah, a 60 year old sign painter, died at Decorah Hospital Friday night from injuries after being struck by a truck while crossing Highway 52 in Garnaville. The truck owned by Gilbert Folsom of Postville and driven by Robert W. Harris. Baltz was slightly deaf and did not hear the approaching vehicle. He is survived by his widow.
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A. C. Baltz
Decorah
Decorah Hospital
Highway 52
Garnaville
Gilbert Folsom
Postville
Robert W. Harris
Baltz
Journalists to Meet at Iowa Nov 8 9
Journalists of professional and amateur groups will gather at the University of Iowa for separate conferences. The editors short course for weekly newspapers runs Nov 8 and 9, while the Iowa High School Press association meets Oct 18 and 19. Neither group has met here for several years.
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University of Iowa
Iowa High School Press
Dad's Day at S U L A Plans Weekend Events
The University of Town announces seven events for Dad's Day weekend October 11 to 13 with the Wisconsin Iowa football game on October 12. About 5,500 fathers are invited. all fathers of students may attend even without bids. Janice Torkelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Torkelson, was taken to Decorah hospital for examination after illness started the second day of school. She returned to school briefly but fell ill again and remains in hospital. Doctors diagnosed kidney trouble and treatment is underway with improving condition.
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University of Town
Wisconsin-Iowa
Janice Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
Decorah Hospital
Northeast Iowa scenic potential urged to attract visitors
The piece argues that locals must promote their own region as a Midwest beauty spot to draw tourists, fishermen, and hunters. It notes abundant streams for fishing, excellent hunting, and the appeal of nature. Outsiders should visit and support local pride to boost tourism.
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Dows
Mid-West
Tatiana Finetuary Tavay Aly Phatesling Dials Tower
Suny
Nmps
Abe Pature
Iowa
Willkie to Stop in Independence Friday Sept 2
Buchanan county republicans plan a campaign stop for Friday September 2 with Wendell L. Willkie arriving about 1 00 p m to see and hear the presidential candidate. Governor Wilson will head the speaking program that evening with other state officers speaking afterward. The event is organized by the Buchanan County Republican Club the Young Republicans and allied groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Wilson
Buchanan County Republcan Club
Young Republicans
Family Gathering of Donald Gilson Home
A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gilson on Sunday for a picnic dinner and special afternoon. Two occasions were celebrated the Lenth wedding anniversary of the Gilsons and the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gunderson and Rose of Wood Lake Minnesota. Attendees included numerous relatives from Decorah Elkader St Olaf Thorn ton Cedar Rapids Cresco West Union and Elgin among others.
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Donald Gilson
Gilson
Oscar Gunderson
Rose
Wood Lake
Minn
Halver Sersland
Hilman Sersland
Howard
Elkader
Philmin Embertson
Carl and Paul
St. Olaf
B. A. Sorey
Mareld
Thornton
J. E. Storey
Cedar Rapids
Bob Mitchell
Cresca
Wm. Frederick Wd Sons
West Union
Wayne Gil‘son
Gary
C. O. Kvorkelson and Sons
Leonard Moor
Elgin
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Hitler
Minneapolis
Edison Museum
Deesbom, Mich
Britain
Ing
Planie
Chine
Czechoslovakia
Rev. Warton
Elgin-Illyria
Rev. Newmann
Gare
Bats
LAW
U.I. U
Walter Durscher
Fanny Frieden
LaGrange
Ida Frieden
John Reusser
Palatine
Emma Reusser
Marines
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Dad
Independence
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