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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
1
A Turadax notice dated August 12, 2943 references the Metorian Cards at a price of 1.90 dollars. The document uses stylized terms and appears to be a catalog or agency transmission related to trading cards.
A reader proposes dividing Clermont and Elgin into two municipalities with 100 percent cooperation to preserve local business. They argue the two communities, with about 1,500 people, cannot support sufficient commerce separately and must coordinate on bakeries, dairies, factories, and shops to sustain life and morale.
A fragmented note urges residents to keep youth nearby by building cooperative efforts and decent wages. It emphasizes community work, resisting emigration to larger towns, and inviting young people to settle and grow locally.
Taken from August Echo Bar files, Sulver returns home from Camp Dorge on furlough. Jonn 3 Bower receives commission as 22nd Lieutenant. Mrs Bower and Helen plan a visit soon. Reports claim Mal Brabham and another are in France. Jane sails on a transport. Bruce family events and Duluth trip noted. A wind storm causes damage south of town, Holzer and Bueldon Boyle farms hit. High Concert Band picnic and local outings filled the week with visits to Mc Gregor Heights and Campfire Rite.
An extended family gathering notes fifty years of farming in the community. Floyd Doyle and wife Mary celebrate with relatives including Wilken, George, and a wide circle of cousins, friends, and neighbors. The event features a program of songs and tributes with many attendees from West Union Cremont Cedar Rapids and Wisconsin.
Sielena survivor Glenn Jun of Marcur was among three rescued from a Japanese-ruled assault on the Helene during the Gulf engagement. Officials report the vessel sank after heavy shelling near Kula.
The article details numerous social visits and birthdays, noting Walter Rohll, B J Tagan, and others attending events in Wyacena and La Crosse Wisconsin. It mentions travels to West Union and West Tinion relatives, Campfire girls activities, and a minor medical procedure at West Tinion hospital.
The fragmentary report mentions individuals Merle Moen and Bert Bennett of Clermont and a meeting or event involving Cad Secheed, Frew, and others, though exact details are unclear due to the damaged text. The item reads like a local briefing about names tied to a town scene.
A short notice thanking readers and contributors, noting appreciation for help received. It expresses gratitude without detailing names or events, focusing on community support.
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