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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

3

Iowa Democrats plan Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines

Local Iowa Democrats set Feb 23 in Des Moines for a 252 plate Jackson Day dinner to fund the party coffers. Mayor Kelley of Chicago spoke at last year’s event. no speaker named yet for this year. Public Safety Commissioner Fred Wilkins of Boone resigns as sheriff to join state service and stays in Des Moines hotels with three week limits.

Iowa Des Moines Kelley Chicago Public Safety Fred Wilkins Boone Boone County Kirkwood

Mental health reform panel recommends county oversight

A legislative committee proposes tenets for reform including thorough diagnosis at hearings, reduced reliance on state hospitals during overcrowding, removal of criminal procedure framing, better public awareness of laws, delaying new voluntary admission measures, transferring custodial patients to county facilities, regular physician inspections in county homes, and urgent housing and repairs for staff and facilities.

County Commissions of Insanitye Board of Control Board of Control and Mental Hospital Psychopathic Hospital Town City

Wily in Cans Before the Wet 12 Billion Cans We Oractiuesd

Fragmented OCR text mentions cans and yearly quantities with unclear phrasing. No coherent names, places, or events readable. This item cannot be reliably summarized from the provided fragment.

Decorah residents visit Dalin and Larson families

Mrs. Ellen Peterson of Aase Haugen Home Decorah called on Inga and Anna Larson Monday. Mr and Mrs Emil Schneider with children and Rey Buser were supper guests Sunday at the Ben Fenneder home in Elgin.

Ellen Peterson Aase Haugen Decorah Inga Anna Larson Emil Schneider Rey Buser Ben Fennetder Elgin Ed Barnes Ernest Johnson Raymond Johnson Canton Minn John W. Barnes Great Lakes LaVona Casten Postville Conrad Arness Russell Larson Manchester Clifton Pringie Len Simek Keith Thoma

Clermont Iowa Council Proceedings 1948 Meeting

The regular Clermont town council meeting of January 7, 1948, was presided by Mayon J. Shipton with members Becker Whelton Olsen Riegel Stee present. Minutes approved, bills ordered paid, and adjournment followed.

Clermont Iowa Mayon J B. Shipton Becker Whelton Olsen Riegel Stee J.B. Shipton W. J. Nelson Farm Service Co Fred J. Cline Milne & Chase Echo-Enterprise John Barnhouse Clermont Fire Dept Farmers Savings Bank Interstate Power Co Burgess-Dagstad Lbr. Co Geo. Durscher

Clermont Area Social News Highlights Several Guests

Local notes list entertaining at Len Simek and Edwin Arness homes, visitors from Ossian Elvender and West Union, trips to Florida and California Navy assignments, baptisms and church events at Clermont Lutheran, study club meeting, and various hospital and travel updates involving Clermont residents and families.

Louise Miller Norene Boley Len Simek Boley Keith Thema Max Reed Russell Larson Edwin Conrad Arness Decorah Ole Benson V. A. Fickenbeck Ossian Walter Allen Elvender Bert Benson Lyle Gunderson Florida Earl Jones Umatilla Elmer Nelson Oelwein Isabelle Nelson Mona [Island New York Elmer L. Nelson Uss Mona Island Merie Moen Emma Gunderson Burrow, Sr Mary Montgomery Maggie Torkelson West Union Millard Larson Mary Washburn R. V. Brandt Strawberry Point Ralph Schrader Ray Reierson and Son Norris Nels Ellestad Spring Grove Minn Joe Baker Francine Schlee Lucille Lubke H. A. Lubke C.J. Martin Cedar Rapids Herbert Martin C. C. Grant Cedar Falls Joyce Appelman Ruby Henderson Carl Appelman Postville Hospital Joe Brady North- West Airline School Minneapolis Virginia Raymond Mishler Jandson Ivan Meadberry

Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Estate of Jens B Johnson

The District Court of Iowa Fayette County receives a petition by Clifford Kittelson administrator for authority to sell property of Jens B Johnson deceased to pay debts. Property includes blocks 33 34 46 49 in Clermont and west of railroad in Clermont. Hearing set for February 4 1946 at 10:00 A M in West Union Courthouse. Objections due to be filed if any.

District Court OF Iowa Fayette Unty B. Johnson Mary Martin Clermont Fayette County State’ Board of Social Welfare State of Towa Towa Clifford Kittelson Jens B. Johnson West Union

United Service Women Meet at Gilbert Home

The United Service Women met Tuesday at Mrs. Nels Gilbert’s home with co host Mrs. Alfred Olgon and vice president Mrs. Gilbert Algeron leading. The gathering opened with the National Anthem and prayer by Chaplain Mrs. Walter Fritz. Sixteen members and one visitor attended as materials were distributed for future handkerchiefs and one quilt cover was turned in. The group closed with America and planned the February meeting at Mrs. Irene Ostlie’s home with hostess Mrs. Hans Larson assisting.

U. S Nelsilbert Alfred “Olgon Gilbert Alergon Walter Fritz Clarence ‘Kittelson Singing America Irene Ostlie Hans J. Larson

Surprise Birthday Party At Alfred Wenger Home

A surprise birthday party was held at the Alfred Wenger home last Friday night for Mrs. Wenger whose birthday was January 10. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krueger and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Probert and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson and Marjorie. Lunch followed social time with baskets brought by the ladies.

Helr Alfrad Wenger Wenger Otto Krueger Ruth Guy Probert Harry Johnson Marjorie

Physician care and target physician ratio cited

A national physician to population ratio is discussed as the minimum to protect civilian health, with the Department of Agriculture estimating a target around one doctor for every 1,000 people. The statement frames the health system benchmark and public health planning context.

Department of Agriculture

Mire Probert Spends Weekend in Chicago Home

Mire Probert of Chicago spent the weekend at the Ivan Medberry home, returning to city duties after a brief visit.

Mire M. J. Probert Chicago Ivan Medberry

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