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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
3
The Clermont Enterprise from Clermont Iowa lists Marjorie Scheel as local editor and notes membership in state and national press associations. The paper is entered at the Clermont post office as second class mail matter in Fayette County.
Dr and Mrs Van Delsen of Decorah called at the Dan Burke home Saturday Irene and Pat Minihan of Volga City were guests Saturday at the Dan Burke home Mr and Mrs Oscar R Larson were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Gunderson Bros Mack Hackett and Stella of Oelwein visited Sunday after noon in the F M Hackett home NOTICE No trespassing or hunting on the Larrabee property This includes Daniels land and Warner farm Palma Gilbertson enjoyed a vacation from her duties at the Corner Cupboard cafe Friday She spent the day in Decorah SAVE MONEY By getting ad ditional mileage from each gallon of gasoline Sinclair will give you more mileage and give new pep and speed to your car Cline's Service Station Clermont 23 First thing you know Hitler and Mussolini will propose a world conference for the purpose of satisfying Hitler and Mussolini.
Washington debates rail freight needs and possible mergers to stabilize a 1.2 billion ton annual flow. Hopkins confirmation stirs Senate, with Dies committee funding debated amid anti government sentiment and talk of reform. Congressional speeches blend substance and campaign theater as lawmakers weigh big fiscal asks and public impact.
Discussion on a proposed Socialized Medicine program continues with heated debate. No bill has been introduced yet, though President Robustvelt's commission has issued a recommendation and pamphlets and letters are circulating widely.
Representative Talle from the Fourth District backs a concurrent Iowa House and Senate resolution seeking 3.5 percent interest on Federal Land Bank Commissioner loans and to adjust maturities to 34 years. It notes these loans are mostly second mortgages and would align terms with Federal Land Bank loans. Talle supports the change and invites constituent input while coordinating with Iowa colleagues. Senator Gillette delivers a sharp remark in the U.S. Senate.
L. H. Henry quotes in Charles City Daily Press discuss ex Governor Kraschel backing a four year term for governor and presenting himself as a cautionary example. He also notes arguments for a two year presidential term.
The notes detail countless Sunday and weekday visits across Grand Meadow and nearby homes. Families including Holm Lyngaas Nygaard Reinhart Kittleson Holt Osmundson and Martin hosts share hosting duties and weekend guests across multiple households in Clermont Castalia and surrounding areas.
Helen Magoon unveils a novel concept at a 200-strong grocery executives conference. Grocers showcase glass packed oysters with the aim that shoppers can tell if pearls exist before purchase, a move to educate buyers about the product.
Monday through Sunday social visits fill a section of Ames area life with families gathering at the Olson and Landsgard homes. Names include Martin, Louie Amundson, Lewis, Eunice Landsgard, Thelma Lyngaas, Mrs. Olivia Olson, Laura Holt, Ernest, Arthur Mickelson, the Wharrams, Joan, Henry Olson, Albert Olson, Eleanor Lyngans, Leonal Lyngans, and Julia Landsgard. Also offered are basic driving safety tips urging pre trip tire, mirror, brakes, horn, lights, and wiper checks and to make safe habits part of travel.
Buffalo plane maker Curtiss quotes the Hawk 75 pursuit plane achieving a free dive above 575 miles per hour with H Lloyd Child at the controls. The aircraft, one of 100 built for France, substantially exceeds known speed records, announced last week.
Do not drive with make shift repairs. Abide by signs and signals and never pass on a blind curve or crest. Give other drivers room at intersections. choose safety over speed. Walter Meritt, longtime Delwein Dodge dealer, will become a salesman for Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. starting Feb. 1 and will live in Oelwein.
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