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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1943
Page
3
Notice records the entry of a periodical as second class mail matter at Clermont in Fayette County Iowa under the March 3 1852 act. The brief memo notes the filing at the local post office and identifies the formal classification.
Reported remarks from Lane and others show liquor rationing may tighten further if permit holders increase purchases. Officials note state stores may shorten hours due to manpower shortages while most liquor arrives in fifths rather than quarts.
Vital research continues at a state institute tied to the war with limited details. Iowans are urged to boost drives including recruiting for women in service with WAVES and WACs emphasized. Salvage paper and scrap drives grow acutely as nationwide leaders take note. Now is the time to help.
The Clermont Commanders lost to the West Union Bombers in both games on Tuesday. On Wednesday the Cone tmariders faced Harpers Ferry on the home floor. A senior girl cheerleader, 5'3" and about 120 pounds, with light brown hair and blue eyes, is profiled with interests in writing and nursing. St Vergle Paulson’s senior class play Free Advice debuts December 2 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym.
The passage lists Frank Adams and relatives including Ruth Adams and Alberta Adams, plus multiple associates and visitors in a long cast. It notes school events with First and Second Grades, visits by Alton Kist and others, and a Thanksgiving vacation reading activity with Mrs Ressler's class, inviting parents to see a program.
The fifth and sixth grades recognize Ruth Westpfahl Gladyce Peterson Barbara Appelman Elsie Jerdee Minnie Kist Evelyn Miler and Margaret Tschantz for perfect spelling lessons last week. Four new books join the library: Rainbow in the Sky Little Stories of Famous Explorers A Dog of Flanders Favorite Tales of Long Ago.
Clermont residents hosted and visited relatives over Thanksgiving with multiple groups gathering at local homes. Families from West Union Sumner Volga Waterloo Trinidad and Postville shared meals and extended family time. Nearby residents welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gee Neuhring and their son, and Adeline Grangaard returning home with parents.
Thanksgiving guests fill homes as families visit across Maynard and nearby towns. Residents attend housewarmings in Waukon, with military plans noted for Moyle family. War era changes loom for farms with machinery checks and 1944 to 1948 campaign reminders amid transport limits and ration adjustments in Iowa communities.
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