Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

3

Primary campaign rumors swell as Iowa events loom

The piece notes rising political chatter ahead of the primary. Des Moines hosts the Farmers' Grain Dealers Assn of Iowa convention January 21–23 with speakers Dr John R Barton of Wisconsin and others. A rural youth contest finals draw twenty-four students from eight districts. An income tax school at the state house January 22–24 features Frank Blaser and Geo Morris, highlighting federal tax expertise.

John R. Barton University of Wisconsin Farmers’ Grain Dealers Assn. of Iowa Des Moines Arthur E. Holt University of Chicago J. E. Wells United States Secretary of Agriculture Harry E. Roethe Peoria Lll Department of Agriculture State Bar Association State House Frank Blaser the Collector of Internal Revenue State Tax Commission Geo. Morris Washington, D. C

Sub-Committees Appointed to Study Rules Changes

Two additional sub committees appointed by the supreme court will draft special studies for the court's advisory committee on rules of procedure Changes are to aid the next legislature. Adaptability of Uniform Acts includes E P Donville G Belvel Richter and Lee Elwood Injunctions includes D M Kelleher L E Linnan Francis Mullen and Fred Gilchrist Jr Local News highlights social visits funerals and gatherings across Donnan Elkader West Union Hawkeye Traer and nearby communities with numerous residents hosting or attending events.

Supreme Court Court E. P. Donville New Hampton G. Belvel Richter Waukon Lee Elwood Cresen D. M. Kelleher Fort Dodge L. E. Linnan Algona Francis Mullen Fred Gilchrist Jr. Laurens

New Record Revenue From Wildlife Licenses Set

An all time revenue record for hunting fishing and trapping licenses is reported. The comparison shows the state collected 933725.20 dollars year over year since April 1, with figures including 403481.60 dollars in 1941. The data covers the last four years.

Health officials issue urgent plea last week

Health department officials last week issued an urgent plea urging residents to follow preventive measures and seek testing amid rising cases. The notice cites local clinics, the city health office, and state health department guidance as part of the coordinated response.

State Health Department

Iowans urged to limit birth record requests now

Dr. Eric Pfeiffer vital statistics director warned of an overwhelming mail load with 1500 to 2000 birth record inquiries daily. He said many letters lack a definite need for records, bottlenecking legitimate requests. Separate note mentions inmates seeking to donate blood for defense use.

Enlistment Rates Highlight Local Coast Guard Support

Marshalltown leads in Coast Guard enlistments, accounting for 10 percent of total since Pearl Harbor. Fairfield follows with 8 percent, reflecting strong community involvement in wartime service.

Marshalltown Coast Guard Pearl Harbor Fairfield

Paulson home Sunday and friendly visits noted

Widespread social activity is recorded with visits to the Henry Olson home in Oelwein and the Paulson home. numerous small gatherings include a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Alert Paulson before their move to Yakima Washington and a men s bridge club hosted by Dr R V Brandt.

R. V. Brandt Traer Supt D. R. Cottrell Gordon Junker J. d. Snyder Walter Lundy and Dale Henry Olson Richard Grisbenow Wm. Paulson Oelwein Alert Paulson Yakima Wash Lovie Olson Arnold Cagley Waterloo Elvira Johnson

U.S. Sub Sinks Three Enemy Ships Off Tokyo Bay

The Navy announced from Washington that a U.S. submarine sunk three enemy merchant ships off Tokyo Bay over the weekend. Japanese reports on January 9 claimed one of their ships was torpedoed within 100 miles of Tokyo. Advertising is an investment.

Navy Washington U. S Tokyo Bay Tokyo

Brazil’s Vargas Addresses Delegates Amid Regional Show of Unity

In Rio de Janeiro President Getulio Vargas speaks from a raised dias as massed flags of 21 American republics loom behind. Nineteen nations align with the United States policy, with Argentina and Chile among those standing firm.

Rio de Janeiro Getulia Vargas Brazil United States Argentina Chile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Enterprise Clermont Agnes Paulson Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Fayette County George Monroe Donnan Gerald Guicher Louis Monroe Ezza Rowland Elkader R. G. Schupanitz Calmar Joan Rothmeyer Charles Rothmeyer Schupanitz C. R. Belknap Richard Johnston West Union Ellen Peterson Sidney Nutting Geo. Walvanne Mary Washburn Elmer Nelson and Calvin Near Elgin Herman Belschner Boetcher Hawkeye Geo. Belschner Donald Martin Fayette Mrs Carl Martin Oliver Christopherson Near Elgin John Palmer Gus Belschner Ole Sorenson Perry C. Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Postville Blood Pool Town Penitentiary Selective Service Mrs Poll We DR. Miles Miles Nervine Dr. Miles Nervine Sophia Groth Louie Hovland R. ¥. Brandt Mabel Barnes Chris Barnes Ossian Victor Walter Here Ohio Walter Patterson Field Carl Voelz John Schrade Farmersburg Elmer Danielson Gowrie Earl Opperman Dubuque L. T. N. Olson Ned Turner Malvern Leader Eldora Rotary Club John L. Butler Camp Livingston Corning Mildred Olive Vetterick Eugene B. Everhart Massena Frank Vetterick Mary Ellen Adams Franklin Pierce Onawa U.S Erne Ymille BLU Idefense Rae Pushatan LL Americas Breeder’s Gazette Capper’s Farm Child Life Collier'n Fact Digest Farm Journal & Farmer's Magi Liberty Weekly Modern Screen Nature America Screenland Screen Guide Parents Christian Herald Pathfinder Hunting & Fis Fy Guocesstel Farr Boye Amer Poultry Tribune Poultry Prol Breeder's Gazette NAMF RFD Postoffice
Search Courier

Search the Elgin Echo Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elgin Echo?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication