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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
2
A student edited Elgin High paper recounts weekly school activities across grades from primary to seventh, including nature trips, reading books, math lessons on fractions, poems about Mr Nobody, and new clubs like First Aid, Campfire Girls, and Code Clank. It notes birthdays, visitors, and upcoming projects, with emphasis on classroom achievements and student involvement.
A regional tournament is planned for West Union with Elgin and Clermont involved. Players like Clyde Boyer and Alfred Boley are noted, while reports cover recent defeats, upcoming non conference games, and a fundraiser with proceeds supporting the Red Cross Ambulance drive.
Fragmented OCR style notes describe a local sports game with rival teams, mentions of players, strategies, and a partial recap of the night. The text hints at performances, tensions and a desire to improve while acknowledging missteps and upcoming games.
Town session on February 2 with Mayor Fath and council members Doan Sehor Oeil and Mushie present. Audited items include salaries for Jar T25o and several utility and pump company charges, plus clerk J Berringim notes carried.
Mire J. C Kennedy hosted Keen-O-Bridge night with prizes after several games. The President's Diamond Jubilee dance, led by Ma Fremont Clark for March of Dimes, raised funds at Heyer's cafe and Wadena Public School for Infantile Paralysis. a birthday tribute to the President followed with a chorus and “Anchors Aweigh.” Local figures attended Legion meeting. Mrs. Roy Leinhart hosted Auction Bridge with twelve players and prizes. Frank Everett learned of his sister Carrie’s death. funeral services were held in Fayette.
A series of local social events and visits are noted as residents travel to Arlington and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Walter Murray hosted Sunday activities with Kin Will Seederf at Arlington Bir. Stella Crandall remained in Rome after a three week visit with John Coonrod and Jean. Other guests included Mrs Dale Floyd and Mr Frank Maser from Arlington.
The new seed law requires labels on all seed lots offered for sale in the state showing purity and germination rates. It forbids seed with more than 3 percent weed seeds and requires hard seed in clover and alfalfa to be disclosed. The state laboratory will test samples from state residents for a fee, due to increased seed testing demand before planting season.
Navy announces Sunday that ships and planes of the UW raided five bases in the Marshalls and Makiny Jind in the Gilbert group, securing Japan’s bases and destroying war material. Eleven U S aircraft failed to return and two surface vessels were slightly damaged, marking the first attack on Japanese territory. Simultaneously MacArthur’s forces bombarded Corregidor as American blasts crushed launches and barges built by the Japanese at Ternate across the bay.
In Los Angeles, Boy Scouts set up notices at meeting houses to aid Japanese, German and Italian nationals aged 14 and over in registering for Certificates of Identification during February 2 to 7. Francis Kikuchi, 17, and William Sumida, 18, Senior Patrol Leader and assistant, are pictured posting the notices.
Iowa farmers averaged higher prices on January 15 with the 1909 14 base showing a 150 percent index. The grain index rose 13 points to 137 of the base while meat and dairy indices gained three points. eggs fell one. Overall prices paid stood at 147 percent with the ratio to prices received at 102 percent, just above parity.
Bristle brush recommended for Bristle Brush Suede ouckskin and other nappy finished leather shoes to maintain texture and appearance. Proper brushing removes dust and lifts nap without damaging surface. Use gentle strokes following the grain to preserve finish and color.
Celia Butikefer and others transfer property to Dan Butiket er, SE SE 28-04-6, N 3-4 NE NE 33-94-6, as recorded in Clayton County. This transfer documents the interest conveyance and parcel location within the township.
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