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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
5
A wartime notice recalls Molly Pitcher the Revolutionary War heroine and notes August 1 as a Molly Pitcher Day with war bond drives, stamps, and public tributes. It also mentions a new War Manpower Commissioner and gasoline coupon guidance for rationing during the era.
Shortage rumors rise as officials discuss cutting coupon value by up to 60 percent or to two gallons per coupon. Officials say reductions would reflect Midwest shortages, not regional equality, risking temporary defeat of rationing and prompting continued coverage on page 6.
A hailstorm last Wednesday night did considerable damage between Gander and Postville. Cornfields were ruined and oats not yet cut were flattened. Many windows broke and other damage reported. One farmer estimated his losses near $6,500. The region again faces frequent hail this season.
The Boy Scouts of Elgin held an installation on the school grounds Monday evening with James Norfolk of Decorah in charge. The candlelit setup featured three top candles for the oath and twelve lower for the Scout laws. Members of the Troop committee were installed, Rev. Paul F. Zoschke became Scoutmaster with Harry Johnson as assistant. Registration cards and pins were issued as songs and taps concluded the event.
Union announces the marriage of Edna Moulton to Corp Edward J. Slingman in Oklahoma City on Saturday August 7. Miss Moulton will honeymoon about two weeks and then vacation from duties at West Union Bell Telephone exchange. Klingman, the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Ed Klingman of Elgin, is stationed in Oklahoma City.
The July 15 1943 index of prices received by Towa farmers rose three points from the prior month to 188 percent of the base period. It marks the lowest level since January but remains sixteen points above July 15 last year. Iowa farm prices overall sit 11 percent below World War I levels as the 188 index compares with 211 in July 1918.
The Fayette county association of Legion posts held its annual officer election last Tuesday in Wadena. New commander Roy Anderson of Oelwein becomes the leader, with vice commander Lloyd Tape of West Union, adjutant F. C. Simpson of Maynard, and finance officer F. B. Claxton of Fayette.
Sixteen youths reached age eighteen in Fayette county during July according to the Selective Service board. Among them two were from Clermont Frederick C. Appelman and Clarence E. Amundson.
An intoxicated driver caused a light vehicle crash that bent the brick base and window frames of the Lake Mills Graphic building by nearly three inches. The large plate glass windows remained intact, avoiding a break.
Several servicemen and families from Clermont and vicinity are noted in transit or on leave. 2nd Lt Ralph J Schrader and his wife visit relatives in Strawberry Point and nearby towns before returning to Marfa Texas. Pvt Leo F Sutter now at Camp Roberts Calif writes home. Seaman 1/c Carlyle Anderson returns to Pensacola after visiting his Gunder parents. William Brabham reported injured in the Solomon Islands area. Myron Anderson heads to Fort Jackson after a few days with his parents. Lloyd E Reierson receives new APO address. Johnnie T Olson returns from duty to New York Fleet Post Office. Pvt Joe Kula visits Clermont on furlough from San Diego Marines. John Barnes and Leon Loftsgard arrive home on leave from Camp Scott Idaho. Return to camp follows.
Russell Wenger returns to Camp Hill Idaho after a 15 day leave with parents. Clarence Schneider John Banning Cleo Moore Martin Davies head to Camp Dodge for Army duty. Truman Paulson now at Hawthorne Nevada assigned to patrol car duties. Robert Kohler trains for blimps at Moffat Field. Rose Reitz promoted to second lieutenant at Sawtelle Army hospital. Decorah Boy Scouts collect 12 tons of waste paper with local dealer support.
Threshing has stalled last week due to showers delaying work. Only about a third of the jobs are complete. Early reports show average yield with as high as 45 bushels per acre and some fields under 30. Grain quality remains good.
Community turnout was strong for Illyria’s 24th annual Community Day held last Tuesday. Morning sports and races led to a noon Ladies Aid dinner, then Atty. F. E. Sharp addressed attendees. Afternoon music, a reading, and a six o'clock supper preceded an evening band concert by the Elgin band and a three act comedy by local youths.
Mrs M V Kiple was taken to Rochester Minnesota by ambulance last Wednesday morning for treatment after several days of illness. On the return trip her daughter Mrs Yearous accompanied her home. Mr Kiple remained with his wife until Friday before returning home. Mrs Yearous had been at Rochester several weeks after an operation and is now back home in Illyria.
The blackout Friday night proved a full success and surprised police and fire services. Some communities had advance notice, but here the event was unexpected and the fire siren briefly malfunctioned. Firefighter Shep repaired the fault before the third signal.
Earl Kiple purchased the Bennett farm of 140 acres southwest of Elgin last week and will gain possession on March first. The farm, north of the ridge road, has been tenanted by the Kiple family for about eight years and was previously owned by Elgin State Bank.
Alma Grimes and Joan Mosby hosted Campfire girls Tuesday afternoon at the Grimes home. A scavenger hunt and refreshments followed. The treasurer noted a $20 from the late paper call. The group thanks all paper donors, especially Elgin Canning Co. Proceeds from Martha E. Chapman’s new song I Will Wait will be donated half to the Army and Navy Relief.
Baumgartner of Elgin chairs cross section group named by Dave Roberts to organize Fayette County drive for the National War Fund through Iowa War Chest Inc. Aug 13 meeting set at Fayette high school to plan fall drive aiming at 22 162 dollars toward a 125 million national goal. Local chairs Ray DeSart Elgin Ed Dugstad Clermont Ray Werwig Wadena named. Mrs. W C Falk Elgin designated publicity agent.
Mrs Elizabeth Wegmiller aged 88 died Tuesday July 29 at the Duluth home of her daughter Mrs J L Bradley after three months illness. She had lived here previously and is survived by five children George Wegmiller Leonard Wegmiller Mrs Lena Bradley of Duluth C F Wegmiller of Minot and Mrs L A Grimes of West Union
Henry Bigler of Postville died suddenly at the Lloyd Bigler farm home southeast of Postville on Monday August 2. He had gone to help with threshing and entered the oats bin to shovel back grain when stricken, death coming almost instantly.
Ernie Landsman of Emmetsburg found teeth for five dollars and a powder to fix them after a Seattle doctor refused him a job. The temporary denture enabled him to be accepted the next day, though he claims the teeth now fit only in his coat pocket. Crawford County Superintendent F N Olry again files the first annual county report, with state statistician L A Winterstein noting it was received first.
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