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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
3
A note identifying The Enterprise telephone number as Clermont 68 and listing its affiliations with the Towa Press Association Nations Editorial Association.
Notice appears for Clermont in Fayette County Iowa citing post office classification under the 1852 act.
The text discusses state government shifts appointing business managers and superintendents, and interim committee findings on accountability. Governor elect Robert D. Blue seeks a Des Moines home until May, highlighting logistical strain. Governor elect Hicklenlooper vows to avoid obstructionism in Washington and to represent all Iowans, with a new desk clock from supporters. meanwhile Senator-elect faces choice about resigning as governor to take a Senate seat.
The article notes choices facing a governor seeking a senate seat, including seniority implications when sworn in after others. It discusses how prior gubernatorial service may boost committee power, affecting ranking among new senators. It then cites Iowa lawmakers filing campaign expense accounts with humorous entries like Rep. Heffner’s $81.50 and Rep TePaske’s “Search me” justification, and Rep Wormley’s $1.50 for red apples substituted for cigars.
Clayton County Farm Bureau reports member change of address to the office in Elkader and announces the first 4-H training meeting on December 12 led by Helen Sage. It notes ongoing artificial breeding for dairy cattle, formation of a Grand Meadow 4-H club, dues reminders with about 1300 members, and War Harvest Certificates for large-scale soybean and corn harvesters through December 31.
Clermont Iowa council meets with Mayor Shipton present as readings, bills paid include coal, gas, lights, pumping, repairs and salaries. Ordinance 100 amendment fixes clerk salary to 20 per month beginning April 1944. Meeting adjourned with clerk Durscher.
Clermont residents share visits and departures as local families report travel to Cedar Rapids Jefferson Barracks and Decorah. Navy discharge news and family reunions frame a period of town life with dances and savings bond promotion at the Clermont opera house inviting all.
Grand Meadow residents shared visits with relatives and friends from Van Hook North Dakota and local households. Local families hosted dinners and suppers while Sunday school teachers began Christmas practice. A stove accident injured Mrs. Lien and Ladies Aid Society met at church parlors with officers elected for Sewing Society duties.
Prairie by Chein westbound timetables show No 49 at 4 17 No 51 3 44 No 47 4 05 No 23 Zephyr 7 34 No 21 Zephyr 12 23 Eastbound to Chicago No 48 2 03 am No 52 1 51 pm After noon Zephyr 7 12 No 22 morning Zephyr 11 04 Milwaukee at Postville westbound to Mason City No 3 4 59 am No 11 1 39 am Eastbound to Chicago No 2 1 02 am No 18 2 00 pm GW at Oelwein westbound to Des Moines No 24 8 55 pm No 26 3 00 am Eastbound to Chicago and Minneapolis No 12 2 35 am No 16 12 15 pm
A condensed profile of Maria Sorrel, a 1915 era German espionage agent operating from Warsaw. She befriended Russian officers by posing as a caring sister or sweetheart, gathering military data and sending it to the German staff. Her charm and understanding of psychology made her effective until capture and execution.
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