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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
An editorial argues safety must be learned through real experience with children. It suggests early clear explanations at street crossings and repeated simple rules to build understanding. Also notes hay crops yield more as silage, and minimal DDT risk with ordinary care, citing limited animal fatalities in experiments.
Twenty five years ago four young people returning home from the dence at West Union last Thursday night were in a serious mishap when their car left the road, turned over, and struck a fence and telephone pole. All escaped serious injury, with a single cut reported. the car owner’s son was among those involved.
Clermont residents host and visit relatives during a busy week. House guests include Mrs Oscar Moat and Ming Ea Huatedies Walter Rutheralt of Des Moines. Local gatherings feature the Woodland Study Club picnic at Clermont City Park and visits from West Union to Prairie du Chien. Notable illness notes Mrs Josephine Walls, 82, seriously ill at home with Geneva nursing in attendance.
Gov Blue dismissed Porter and named Ray Johnson as superintendent of public instruction after a political struggle over treasury funds. Col Arthur T Wallace, former state guard chief, is named personnel assistant to the executive council to advise on salaries and staffing, with a $4500 yearly salary and payroll oversight in the comptroller's office.
During Hawkeye Boys State Gov Blue spoke to attendees on flood control challenges. After his address several questions were raised about the state’s planned actions to address flood control problems.
Seabee reports a notable incident involving a horse during activities in the South Pacific theater. The event drew attention amid ongoing operations as personnel describe the encounter with moments of risk and appreciation for animal safety.
In Iowa the governor weighs dam versus flood control impacts on farmland while factions in mock state government push for stronger flood measures from state and federal levels. Appointments of a state psychiatrist and penologist are expected soon, with rumors of staffing deals. Political maneuvering centers on Governor Blue’s third-term bid and Senator Wilson’s renomination plans as Wilton prepares a Des Moines headquarters.
Clermont residents hosted guests from West Union Waterloo Fort Wayne and McGregor during a busy weekend. Amvet Auxiliary officers held a meeting at Mrs Claude Gress s home and several local families visited friends and relatives across Clermont Castalia and nearby towns. A funeral service for Mrs Leonard Lofstuen was attended by local residents at the Frame church. The Methodist W S C I will meet Thursday evening at Mrs Bess Tsetantz s home. Carol Meyer of Postville visited in the Vern Brandt home and a picnic dinner honored Will Blatherwick of Sioux Falls included multiple families.
The report lists numerous social visits and travel plans across Clermont, Postville, Oelwein, Dubuque, and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Reckner, Irvin Johnson, Sisters of St. Jerome, Mr. and Mrs. John Bakewell, Verni Engle, Wm. Paulson, Leo Griebenow, Ed Nordhus, Mrs. Agnes Jensen, Emma Gunderson, Verla, Mrs. John Sherwin, Judy, Victor Pringle and Dick, Frank Pringle, Clifton Pringle, M. H. Moore, Jo Ann, Jake Ponzar, Nellie Carpenter, Carl Voelz, Ralph Schrader, and Mrs. Edwin Olson. Period details note summer visits, vacations, and dinners across several homes.
A playful fashion column cites teen dress trends and DIY tips for spring sack dresses. It suggests tubular jersey, pearls from the dime store, white outfit possibilities, and belt jewelry to create budget friendly outfits. It also mentions converting sloppy joes into sleeves and pairing a white satin look with a long sleeve blouse.
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