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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
1
A patchwork of quips and notes from a columnist, including jabs at rumors, letters from readers, and commentary on media, money, and society. snippets mention a West Union postmaster E. T. Alcorn, public sentiments on taxes and meals, plus social observations about relief, rubber heels, and bean costs.
A reader notes outrage over relief for workers and a fired employee for working too hard. The letter cites a defense plant with rapid pay gaps from $2400 president to $39,000 clerk and a $100,000 bonus, while soldiers receive only about $50 or $60 for clothes and boards.
Mrs C L Shaffer is expected to arrive home from Bonners Ferry Idaho where she has spent the past winter Her daughter urged her to delay the long journey until her health improved A delicate surgical operation was performed Friday for removal of a tumor on Mrs Frank Gehring with Dr Guthrie of Dubuque and Dr Butler of Clermont assisting Mrs N H Bakeman reports illness at her new home in Huron South Dakota where a cold on the way worsened to possible pneumonia Catechism students Joyce Groth Augusta Mosby and Clara Blockhus travel to Clermont by foot Ellen Hunsberger recovering well from an Iowa City operation Ern Schori owns a Cadillac delivered Friday evening Max Lehman bought a Country Club Overland from H T Knudtson for drive testing The Dan Bellis family and others were released from smallpox quarantine except two homes Dan Goetz and Sam Boleyn remain under quarantine Thomas Kerr visited relatives and attended to business Leonard and Gerald Schori joined Rev Cleworth to Fayette for a week with relatives.
A. E. Del Smith announces his candidacy for Fayette County board of supervisors for the 1943 term. He states the campaign is contingent on the will of Republican voters at the June 1, 1942 primary.
Wilford Clark announces his candidacy for county attorney of Fayette County subject to Republican primary voters decision on June 1.
George L. Scott announces candidacy for renomination in the Republican primary on June 1. He seeks the office of state representative from the 71st district in Fayette County.
Pays to advertise. Carlson's Cash store in Lockridge has advertised every issue for thirteen years except for one week in 676, highlighting the power of newspaper ads. GOLDMINER DEAD. Robert Kane, brother of Ed Kane of Emmetsburg, died in a Deadwood gold mine accident, likely after falling into a shaft, ending his mining career.
The Elgin town council met in regular session at the town hall with Mayor Falk and councilors Dean Schori O Neill and Muehlethaler present. Torkelson absent. Bills were read and approved for payrolls lighting and supplies. officers and clerks salaries set. C J Harrington elected clerk. oath of office given to Falk Muehlethaler Kohls O Neill Leo Schori D Dean and others. Board of Review adjourned to April 14 1942 due to lateness.
The Iowa Tuberculosis Assn reports the Early Diagnosis Campaign is a key civilian defense move this month. It urges applying sound federal and state policies to eradicate tuberculosis among cattle and prevent a costly menace to the people as Europe sees rising cases. Tuberculosis is caused by a germ, not inherited.
Mrs. Mary Ringle of Cambridge marks her 100th birthday this week. She claims thirty eight grandchildren and notes no lazy one among them. She once played Topsy in Uncle Tom’s Cabin with a touring troupe before the Civil War and now lives alone, still washing and hanging curtains.
An adopted family helps Joanne, a five year old living in an orphanage, conquer nighttime fear. They calm anxieties with gradual exposure and reassurance, lighting choices, and teaching personal safety to replace imagined dangers with reasoned habits.
A nostalgic reflection on how children’s envy shapes adult behavior and the limits of parental authority. The piece critiques harsh by rules in parenting, noting repeated phrases like You can't do this because I said so and I am too tired to answer questions. It contrasts experienced guidance with demanding control.
Children punished without reasons fail to grasp democracy and become poor citizens. School and home need a balance between obedience and autonomy. Parents should explain decisions so children learn to weigh values and think for themselves.
The brain derby at State University of Iowa serves as a proving ground for the U S consular service with Allen Dewey. Chariton’s entry now works in London after graduating from Washington University in D C last year. J B Davidson of Iowa State College agricultural engineering is elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture received by airmail via Brazil.
Charles A Lindbergh and Henry Ford met last Friday on Lindys arrival at Dearborn to head to work in the Willow Run bomber plant for Mr Ford.
Kenneth C. Noble editor and publisher of the Sutherland Courier joins a small group of newspapermen running for public office. He seeks the Republican nomination as state representative from O'Brien county.
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