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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
3
Agnes Paulson is introduced as the local editor of the Clermont Enterprise in Clermont Iowa along with standard newspaper masthead details noting publication to be Thursday morning and the paper's association memberships and mailing status.
Iowa shows a sharp debt reduction from 1940 to 1943 with an 83 percent drop, surpassing the national average decline of 17.6 percent. The state treasury is reported in good shape as editors note Iowa’s favorable fiscal position amid wartime matters.
Debates on postwar party headquarters follow WAC departure from Hotel Savery, Chamberlain, and Plaza as Republicans consider reoccupying. WACs also vacate Drake University space, with finals at Drake Fieldhouse and Iowa campuses affected by army usage. Christmas activities and school notes conclude with student reports and scrap paper sale results.
Clermont school reports three basketball games in the last two weeks. At Ossian on Nov 30 the girls tied 24 to 24 and the Clermont boys won 48 to 6. Dec 3 at Waterville the girls lost 36 to 15 and the Clermont boys 26 to 20. Dec 9 Waucoma visited Clermont and both Clermont teams won 33 to 18 for girls and 32 to 22 for boys. A benefit game is set for Dec 22 to aid Ole after his car accident while taking players to Randalia.
A school page reports 4th and 7th graders enjoying readings and Christmas crafts while noting absenteeism from flu. A senior boy, Leonard Olson, is featured with his bio and naval air corps ambition. Students list Christmas gift requests for Santa, including cards, a Hula skirt, a ring, and various items, ending with Santa’s planned visit before Christmas.
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