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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
3
Subscription payments for new and renewal are to be made to Clermont Local News Editor Mrs Bess Tschantz who will issue receipts publisher directs.
The article notes continued coverage of gubernatorial campaign logistics with updates on office space costs in Des Moines and plans for a new state office building. It mentions a new editor appointment, fair planning for August, and absentee ballot issues in Cedar Rapids, plus a wave of women candidates and forthcoming legislative turnover.
The column mixes social notes and light anecdotes from Clermont School and town life. It mentions Mary T and a distant admirer, neighbors and relatives visiting, a 1946 Clermont class ring, a 1919 Model T for Sunday drives, Frankie’s health inquiry, and various local families hosting guests and moving homes. It also notes Mr. Kinsel’s hospital operation and Norris Reierson on leave, with several others visiting Nes Gilbert and Lubke households.
Clermont and surrounding communities report a flurry of visits and hosting over the weekend. Residents from West Union Postville and Ossian welcomed guests, celebrated birthdays, and hosted family gatherings. Individuals named include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lubke Lucille Luchsinger Harold Bennett family groupings and Isabelle Johnson's 18th birthday among others.
Official notice from Fayette County Iowa details a real estate description in section 12 two 93 north range 7 west and two mortgages to be released by a court commissioner. Hearing set April 17, 1946 at 10:00 AM in West Union. Also reports social notices from Elkader and surrounding towns of April 1, 1946.
A Tampa writer notes rhymes for common tricky words from Lang. He cites gulf conch gorge lounge and argues for rhymes like hull for forge and launch for gorge while correcting mispronunciations heard on a broadcast. The piece closes with guidance on syllables for European.
The United States was not part of the Allies in the First World War and acted as an associate rather than an ally due to lack of unified objectives among nations. The piece notes no shared aims defined the wartime partnership.
Woolen yarns come from shorter fibers and are crisscrossed in carding, yielding soft fuzzy yarns. Woolen fabrics, woven loosely, are heavier than worsteds and include tweeds flows novelties and homespuns used in men and women’s wardrobes.
Ina Lewis of Davenport visited Edward Krueger’s home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Swen Swenson were supper guests at the Oliver Torkelson home in Elgin. Mrs. Julia Bilden spent Sunday with her son Minard Bilden and family.
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