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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1944

Page

3

Iowa Legislator Heads to War Session in Uniform

Rep Earl C Fishbaugh Jr of Shenandoah Iowa plans to attend the 1844 extra legislative session in uniform while serving in Florida. He would be the only Iowa lawmaker to sit a session with his army outfit during wartime. Fred Schwengel of Davenport draws GOP lieutenant governor chatter as he tours Junior Chamber of Commerce events and weighs a run.

Era la Separa Uae Étte County Iowa Earl C. Fishbaugh Shenandoah Florida Rep Fishbaugh Fred Schwengel Davenport Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce GOP

Legislature Meets in Special Session This Week

The article discusses ongoing scrutiny of Iowa’s state police radio system and its failures to notify officers about prison escapes from Anamosa. It notes delays, possible investigations by Gov. Hickenlooper, wartime factors hindering escapes, and how draft cards and gasoline rationing aid or hinder law enforcement efforts.

Anamosa Gov. Hickerlooper Iowa Rudin System Iz Also

Local Social Notes and Practical Advice

Mrs Richard Griebenow and Dennis visited the Henry Lawson home in Postville while Agnes Kneeland of Castalia stayed at her home here from Friday through Sunday. Dinner guests at Nels Gilbert’s included Hans Sandvold Morris and Inez Wolff and Nina Simerson of Castalia Alice Becker of Elgin. Henry Thompson of near Frankville joined H Lubke for supper last Wednesday. Use soft water in radiators to avoid mineral buildup that insulates and clogs cooling systems. Soft water prevents hard scale and heat transfer loss. Throw salt on bed of live coals to remove chimney soot. Place your chick orders early.

Richard Griebenow Dennis Henry Lawson Postville Agnes Kneeland Castalia Nels Gilbert Hans Sandvold Morris Inez Wolff Nina Simerson Alice Becker Elgin Henry Thompson Frankville

Clermont high reports mixed basketball results and school notices

The Clermont squad split at Monona with boys two-point loss and girls one-point win while senior class marks eight records in one period. Shorthand tests show top scorers with three perfect papers. visitors Bud Schrader and Lt Ralph Schrader spoke on training. Clermont teams meet Stanley tonight with Gerhard Gunsten refereeing. new pupil Rath Hemesath joins ninth grade as seniors discuss ideal students and personal traits.

Monona Elgin Bud Schrader Naval Air Corps Ralph, Schrader Army Air Corps Louis Schrader Bud Ralph Carol Miller Ruth Krueger Clermont Stanley Gerhard Gunsten Rath] Hemesath

First and Second Grades Celebrate Birth Day at School

Elaine Tatro marked her birthday with classmates at school as they finish arithmetic workbooks and anticipate a new book. A large set of American logs provides pleasure in the room.

Elaine Tatro

Birthdays Celebrate Three Third and Fourth Graders

Three students had birthdays this week: Carol Ressler, Virginia Nelson and Arlene Ames. Several pupils were absent due to illness, including Albert Schave, Gerald and Duane Wander, Beverly Nelson, and Evelyn Krueger.

Carol Ressler Virginia Nelson Arlene Ames Albert Schave Gerald Duane Wander Beverly Nelson Evelyn Krueger

Fourth Grade Art and Class Updates Include Visitors

Romona Olson, Marlene Amundson and Ilo Mae Meyer note a new pupil Gerald Hemesath entering the fourth grade last Monday. The class nearly finished an American flag made of red white and blue paper in art. Jerry Johnson visited our room last week. he is Miss Johnson's brother.

Romona Olson Marlene Amundson Ilo Mae Meyer Gerald Hemesath Jerry Johnson Miss Johnson

Scandinavian Baltic Study Marks and School Band Rise

Fifth and sixth graders study the Scan dinavian and Baltic Sea nations for geography. Elsie Jerdee shows lace made in Norway. Dwaine Anderson misses week due to illness. The beginners’ band merged with the regular band and played at the last three basketball games. balcony crowded with members. UF Throw Your Scrap Into The Fight.

Baltic Sea Elsie Jerdee Norway Dwaine Anderson

Janey Matures Into War Bonds Believer in Tiny Town

A twelve year old girl writes to Mr Igenthau to donate bond stamps earned from chores and a part time grocery job. She reflects on peace and unity as she imagines helping the world via Treasury stamps, then urges all to join payroll savings for War Bonds.

Janey Lke Hedy LaMarr Teau Rose Mr. Igenthau Lococery Peterson Betty Hedy LaMarr Treasury Department New Ear’s

Iowa wartime ration notices update tire and stamp dates

The notice recaps repairless changes to tire inspection certificates for C and B book holders with Feb 28 deadlines and A book by March 81. It lists new and continuing allowances for gasoline coupons No 9 and No 10, period coupons, stamp validity dates through early 1944, and notes stamps for meats fats cheese canned fish and sugar stamps Book 4.

G. H

Modern coupons and agricultural notes from a 1920s notice

The text outlines Shoes Coupon No.18 offering one pair and Airplane Stamp Book 3 for one pair with an 80 day notice, plus a vague expiry. It forecasts 80 percent of eel cases next year made from fiber rather than wood. Iowa plans 3 acres of soybeans for every 2 grown this year. Classified wants claim broad effectiveness worldwide.

Iowa

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