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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

3

Breen Seeks Governor Bid Amid GOP Split Hint

Sen Ed Breen declares run for governor as party tensions surface over a potential split to weaken the GOP. Analysts note Valentine's popularity and fear of Roosevelt third term, while Wilson schedules March 5 sixth district special election after a California trip. Primary patterns from 1938 loom.

Mary Valentine Roosevelt Breen George A. Wilson California Los Angeles

Sixth District Political Forecast From 1936 Data

The piece analyzes party strength in the Sixth district using the 1936 primary and general election tallies. Democrats lag Republicans in straight party votes but outpace them in non primary gains, suggesting independents could swing the March 5 contest.

Iowa Officials Watch Liquor Probe and Coralville Dam Decision

Two stories attract attention as rumors swirl over Polk county grand jury investigations into illegal liquor operations and the state conservation commission's stance on the Coralville dam project on the Iowa River. The attorney general’s ruling that federal authority can build without state consent adds interest, making the commission’s view potentially illuminate undisclosed factors.

Polk County Grand Jury State Conservation Commission Coralville Iowa River Conservation Commission Iowa

Clermont Girls Win Sectional Title At Monona

Clermont girls captured the sectional crown by beating Monona 20 to 16 in the final. They had defeated Farmersburg 37 to 28 in the semifinals and Elkport 53 to 20 in the first round, and will face Calmar in the district opener at Calmar this week with Earlville Fredericksburg Hawk Eye Monona and Stanley Waterville also in the field.

Clermont Girls Bacon Monona Farmersburg Elkport Calmar Clermhont Earlville Fredericksburg Hawkeye Stanley Waterville

Seventh and Eighth Grade Honor Dental Card Returns

Both grades report full return of dental cards and await state department certificates. On Wednesday, the eighth grade hosted a Valentine party for the seventh in the gym, then the sixth grade served a picnic lunch and handed out Valentines. Top arithmetic scorers named include Joyce Amundson and Bertha Olson among others. patriotic exercises are scheduled for February 22 at 2 PM.

Paula Hangartner Helen Gerner Arlene Gilbert Mary Tschantz Franklin Shipton Postville Peggy Spencer Ames Iowa State College State Department Sth Joyce Amundson Betty Follett Lillian Kaufmann Ruth Krueger Annabelle Loftsgard Marvin Larson Veryle Paul

Singing Church Lent Services and Confirmations

Lutheran congregations hold Lent services and events on Sunday February 25 with lessons from Revelation and Luke. Adult confirmation and baptism at East Clermont at 10 30 a m. Divine service at Highland at 230 p m. Faith in Action meetings begin at Luther College at 230 p m. Open to everyone.

East Clermont Highland Church Faith In Action Luther College

Lincoln Day Program Delights History Class Audience

The American History class presented a Lincoln Day program Friday forenoon. The program showcased student performances and readings highlighting Lincoln's life and legacy.

Clermont parish churches hold midweek services and events

Parish activities fill a week with meetings at East and West Clermont churches including Luther League at 7 45 p m and a Lutheran Brotherhood gathering. Prof Ralph Haatvedt will discuss an auto trip following the Israelites route to Mt Sambai. Confirmations, plays by University Players, family visits, birthday notices, and last week’s Golden Gloves travel and broadcasts noted.

Fog Depthat Moose Peak Prompts Longer Fog Hours

The record notes Moose Peak Maine has the highest average annual fog hours among U S lighthouse service stations, totaling 1.629 hours per year.

Moose Peak Maine U. S

Ethyl Fluid Plant Powers Gasoline Supply at Wilmington

More than half of the ethyl fluid used in gasoline comes from a chemical plant at Wilmington North Carolina where bromide is extracted from water and processed for fuel additive use.

Wilmington,n. C

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