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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
3
The Clermont Enterprise of Clermont Iowa identifies itself with standard press affiliations and postal classifications. It notes membership in state and national press associations and lists its telephone number as well as its second class mail status under federal act.
A Des Moines discussion shows anti liquor forces pushing for local option laws and measures to curb alcohol advertising. Veteran Richard Bernhart, 31, of Oelwein, seeks the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Second District, joining early entrant Sewell Allen in the Seventh District race. The Cedar Rapids Young Democrats indicate four more candidates may join before the filing deadline as the state contends with rising rental costs and broader temperance efforts.
The state banking department must move from the Valley Bank building which Veterans Administration now owns. The 91st annual Problem Town State Education Association convention faces housing limits, aiming for 5 000 delegates in Des Moines January 31 February 2. Iowa marriages rose 25 percent in 1945 with 21 604 marriages and 6 603 divorces, many tied to returning veterans. Republican officials except Gov Blue announce re election. Jessie Parker seeks state superintendent post, Loveland urged for Democratic governor bid, with Gillette still showing interest.
A reminder to cyclists to dismount and walk their bikes across heavily traveled streets for safety. Authorities emphasize cautious crossing and adherence to pedestrian rules in busy urban areas.
When refilling shakers with corks in the bottom or those missing corks, remove the cork and discard. Then paste mucilage paper over the hole or use adhesive tape to seal it.
A recipe explains a dustless duster by soaking a large square of cheesecloth in hot soapy water, wringing and drying it. The cloth can be washed and retreated when it becomes soiled, providing a reusable cleaning tool.
District Court in Payette County set for probate of the will of J. I. Miller, deceased, with hearing to admit the instrument as last will and testament. Dated January 28, 1946, West Union Iowa. Clerk Herbert D. Klammer. Also local society notes listing visits and condolences from residents in Iowa communities such as Neenah Wisconsin Decorah Cedar Rapids and Manchester.
A simple bath hack uses a Turkish toweling bag filled with leftover soap scraps. Drop the bag in the tub to combine wash cloth and soap into one convenient cleansing item.
Clermont notes recount social events, dinners, visits, and birthdays. Local residents including Mrs. Joe Brady and Ray Reierson travel, Seabees service histories are shared, and the Clermont Study club met to discuss Citizens of Tomorrow. Seal sale totals report $110.50 raised with 117 letters mailed.
Tips show how to flatten grapefruit halves by removing the stem end button with a sharp knife and pressing each end against a table with the palm to prevent wobble.
Grand Meadow residents share social visits this week. Mrs. Louie Amundson spent last Thursday at the Aines Olson home, while Mr. and Mrs. Willard Martin and family were supper guests at the Ernest Holt home. Several families enjoyed Sunday gatherings at neighbors’ homes including the Otto Larson, George Frieden, and Ben Mark households near West Union, Postville, and Clermont. Helmer Lyngaas recovers from mumps, and Arnold Gunderson spent the weekend with his parents.
Lt Theron Driscoll of Belle Plaine married Jeanne West in Brisbane Australia after obtaining army permission to wed for immigration and visas. After a second ceremony the army granted the visas and clearance.
A quirky feature by Nancy Pepper offers DIY teen crafts using household items like stewed toothbrushes for bracelets and paraffin crayons for necklace beads. It also teases a playful, cheeky tone with TRIXIE TEEN SAYS about beauty and personal care. The piece closes with a land sale note: six acres in Kossuth county sold at about $1,000 per acre.
A state report notes that vision obscuration caused about one in five or six fatal accidents. Over one third stems from vehicle factors like rain, fog, frost, snow or stickers on windshields, while nearly a third are highway factors such as trees and embankments. In Belmond area, Wilmer Burk and son Gerald used white camouflage to bag four foxes in a single hunt.
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