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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

3

Wilson Campaign Focused on Economies Theme Continues

The piece describes economic themes tied to Wilson in the campaign while noting unverified claims about Ivan Sullivan and two others facing death. It recounts Deputy Warden Mahoney's strict prison discipline and a veteran governor Kraschel attending the state Democratic convention, plus the American Legion announcing its twenty second annual Arnolds Park convention with national defense and fifth column topics anticipated.

Ivan Sullivan Mahoney Kraschel Nelson G. Kraschel Harlan Rocky Mountain Wendell Willkie State House Legion Congress Iowa American Legion Arnolds Park The

Iowa lawmakers eye tougher trucking rules and anti syndicalism stance

Advance summaries suggest a resolution to oppose repeal of Iowa's criminal syndicalism laws will pass. The traffic safety committee studies 1941 trucking legislation in Iowa and neighboring states, amid weekend highway restrictions in Wisconsin and similar rules in Minnesota and Nebraska. A separate note mentions the Little Brown Church at Nashua hosting a wedding for Wendell Metcalf and Jessie Gasch.

Iowa General Assembly Iowa Maytag Co Newton Wilson Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Public Services Commission Nashua Wendell Metcalf Boston Mass Jessie Gasch Hartford

Couple finds egg that stays intact after shell removal

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stilson of Montezuma report finding an egg in their pasture last week. They claim the egg remained cooled and held its shape after breaking the shell, and they have the egg as proof amid the hot weather claims.

J. ¥. Stilson Montezuma

Bitten by Snake in Religious Rites

Adel Georgia six year old Letha Mae Rowan pictured with bandaged hand after a copperhead moccasin bite during religious rites. Parents spurn medical treatment and insist cult members can handle poisonous snakes while prayers seek her recovery.

Adel Letha Mae Rowan

Notice to Clermont Bank Stockholders of Sale Proposal

Official notice from the District Court of Iowa Fayette County warns stockholders of Clermont State Bank that a petition by Leo Bencher as trustee seeks court authority to sell Lots 17 18 and 19 Block 14 Clermont at a purchase price of 1000. The hearing and bid deadline is August 22 1940 at 10 A.M. at the Fayette County Courthouse West Union.

Leo Bencher Clermont State Bank Clermont Town Clermont Iowa District Court of Iowa Fayette Counity Lea Bencher Fayette County District Court of the State of Town West Union Fayce County Leon R. Layton

History of Aid Society Given at Meeting

The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. W. R. Blake's home on Wednesday July 31 with hostesses Mrs. Richard Banning and Mrs. E. L. Crowe assisting. President Mrs. 2. L. Crowe led a brief business session and Mrs. Will Crowe presented the group's history detailing long membership and past leadership while noting town improvements funded by the society.

Ladies’ Aid Society W. R. Blake Richard Banning E. L. Crowe 2. L. Crowe Will Crowe Crowe A. H. Loomis Martin Nelson Bob Amdahl Ossian Willis Gress Raymond Minnesota South Dakota Rosary Society St Peter's Church Rita Rounds Thos. Cummings Brady Paulson Cedar Rapids Evanston, Ill Mrs. Larrabee Iowa City Helen

Community Aid Society recalls town projects and aging members

The Aid Society's efforts funded the opera house furnishings and a tower clock at the high school, raised about 740 dollars, and arranged a November 28 1912 dedication with speeches. Members including Mrs Larrabee Wille and Gerber are named for long service as the library started and a spring book sale funds it. Local events list visits, births, and family trips among residents and former residents.

Opera House Aid Society H. P. Hancock W. B. Ingersoll West Union Ladies’ Aid Wm. Larrabee Minnie Wille Lena Gerber Robert Pringle Nettie Dipble Clara Schaeffer Mary White B. C. Grover Tilden Hendershott Bertha Frisbie Society W.R. Blake

Clermont Local News Social calls and family visits

Clermont reports illness confinement at home for Gerhard Halverson. Minnie Rounds of Oclwe in spent weekend with Frank Fay family. H B Greenley had tonsillectomy at Pastville hospital. Wm Scheel and Alfred Baechler hosts. Albert Hagen of Decorah visited Ben Frautchy. Joe Becker of Iowa City planned a week with H F Becker.

Gerhard Halverson Minnie Rounds Oclwein Frank Fay H. B. Greenley Pastville Hospital Wm. Scheel Alfred Baechler Albert Hagen Decorah Ben Frautchy Joe Becker Iowa City H. F. Becker

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