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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
4
A wartime era notice promotes a lapel button signaling an honorably discharged serviceman. It urges public respect for those who served, noting their sacrifice saved liberty and language, and warns of dire consequences had they not served.
Florida chemists report that orange or grapefruit juice prepared the night before loses little vitamin C or flavor, whether kept refrigerated or at room temperature, suggesting minimal impact from storage time.
A wartime reshuffle looms as Iowa officials report 76 boys housed at Anamosa reformatory training school annex. E bond drives lag in over half the counties while the state highlights Christmas value and postwar inflation aid. Dave R. McCreery resigns from the board of control prompting an interim gubernatorial appointment. A GOP primary challenge looms in Iowa's Second district with DeWitt attorney Maryin C. Leveen set to run against Rep H O Talley. Secretary Henry Wichman notes brisk orders for state surplus items, including tires and jeeps, with July gasoline price controls questioned in Johnson County court.
Clermont residents share family visits church attendance and social meals across Friday to Sunday. Notable items include Judy Moyle returning from a tonsillectomy with relatives in Cedar Falls, Nancy and Virginia Nelson helping Lorene Gilbert celebrate a birthday, Messiah attendance at Luther College gymnasium, and several couples hosting or visiting in the Fremont Sullivan and nearby homes.
The article notes anticipated appeal to the Supreme Court for a final decision and urges keep receipts for gasoline purchases since July 4. If the high court reverses, holders would be entitled to a refund from the state treasurer who is holding the funds in trust.
In Clermont area notes from 1945 depict a council meeting approving bills and adjournment. A separate vignette follows Vernon and Marietta as they tour a murky art studio run by a Russian Madame. Marietta, torn between Vernon and Jim, realizes her affection for Jim.
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