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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
3
Subscription payments for new and renewing subscribers may be made to the Clermont Local News Waier. Mrs. Bess Tschantz will issue receipts. Publisher.
Iowa plans to regain possession of the State Fairgrounds from the Army gradually, possibly delaying full transfer until next summer. Meanwhile the 1946 Iowa State Fair schedule may need revision as plans hinge on the return of control to the fair board.
The state faces about 2 million dollars in readiness when labor and materials become available for a capitol project. War timing has stalled construction and forced revisions to prewar plans. Governor Blue pushes for a cafeteria in the new building unlike prior governor Wilson. A dining space is considered essential for the crowd at noon on capitol hill.
The Denison kidnapping of Patrolman John Mahnke marked the first such incident in the highway patrol’s history. Had Mahnke approached the suspect vehicle alone, the crime might have been averted, as patrolmen typically travel in pairs at night.
The Young Republicans seek a national committeewoman to replace Mrs Ervin Veeck nee Mary Watson who has moved to Patuxent Virginia with her navy officer husband. Mrs Veeck served Senator B B Hickenlooper in his governorship and first senate year while Miss Watson she lived in Fairfield Iowa.
County treasurers sell 1946 plates with white numerals on black. owners must replace by February 1 and destroy old plates and 1945 windshield sticker. Under current plan, two plates will be issued for 1947, with the single 1946 plate placed on the back of the car.
The milkweed floss collection last year yielded 2,150,000 bags of pods and is expected to produce about 1,650,000 pounds of floss to meet government needs for thin material. War Hemp Industries announces no further collections for war purposes.
To control powdery mildew a disease of apples peaches grapes roses phlox cantaloupes cucumbers and other crops use either wettable sulfur pounds per 100 gallons of water or dust with dusting sulfur. Cover both upper and lower surfaces of leaves thoroughly with the dust or spray.
Landed at Camp Fannin to help train recruits with a medical detachment overseas. LaVerne R. Larson 2/c now listed at USS DeHaven DD 727 Fleet P O San Francisco. James C. Christ Ph M 3/e now aboard USS George F. Elliott AP-105 Fleet P O San Francisco. Lt. Wm. Schupbach Jr promoted in November now in Tsingtao China patrolling with Naval air force. Russell Wenger Sle arrives home on 30-day leave after 14 months aboard Cruiser San Juan. reports to Treasure Island after leave.
Pfc Richard Gulsvig calls from New Jersey after arriving stateside following a year and a half in Europe. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E E Gulsvig of Postville and husband of Gladys Larson now discharged. Letters mention Sgt Alfred Gunston at Port Lewis Washington and plans to settle in Seattle. James Ostlie of the Navy discharged December 6 in Minneapolis after 32 months overseas aboard the USS Arkansas USS New York and USS Stadtfeld. He is the son of Mrs Irene Ostlie of Clermont. Coast Guard Seaman First Class George Washburn discharged in St Louis and home at Clermont after three years in service with seven months in the South Pacific. his wife and daughters lived with his mother for six months. Lyle Gunderson also noted as returning home.
Harold K. Conner, CPhM, Navy No. 3930, Fleet Post Office San Francisco, updates from Shanghai, China. He enlisted August 29, 191, served overseas from October 27, 1943, with campaigns in Austria, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Ribbons include Good Conduct, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific with 2 stars, Philippine Liberation, and Victory. He recently visited Glen Thompson of Wadena and expects to be home by spring.
A text explains myopia and hypermetropia. Nearsighted individuals see clearly only nearby while farsighted people can see distant objects but struggle with close details. It distinguishes myopic from hypermetropic conditions.
A process by the Department of Agriculture Research Laboratory at Peoria Illinois yields crystalline dextrose. A bushel of wheat produces about 28 pounds of the syrup.
Bees help farmers meet production goals for more than 50 crops. They improve yields of cucumbers, pumpkins, melons and other garden vegetables as well as fruits and legumes.
Clermont residents share hospital visits and recoveries while a Christmas program surpasses gifts asked. Local committees thank organizations and individuals for generosity as gifts to the Yanks Christmas program exceed expectations. Community members visit relatives, attend meetings, and host events amid flu conditions and hospital stays.
A new air conditioned glass enclosed penthouse is to give railway passengers an unobstructed view as cars pass. The raised compartment sits in the roof of the car with laminated heat resisting glass on the top and sides.
Digestible Honey Honey requires little digestion since its sugars are nearly fully absorbable by the body.
A vintage appeal urges respect for veterans wearing service buttons. It notes that wearing the button honors those who served and saved liberty, contrasting future outcomes if such sacrifices had not occurred. The ad invites readers to submit ads and news items promptly.
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