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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor for the Clermont Fayette County Iowa paper. She is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. The post office classifies the paper as second class mail matter in Clermont.
A note details Miss Sherman’s bequest to the State Historical Society and excerpts on Iowa political figures. It notes York’s 1942 Republican committee role, Dwight Rider’s district judge appointment, his 1940 convention delegate status, and Boone County chairmanship. It covers Mrs. Wilharm’s party posts and local committee wins, plus a war effort campus life snapshot at Iowa State Teachers College with WAVES SPARS and Aircrew housing, few men among 1500 students, dual dining lines, and local Cedar Falls housing support. Publicity notes Governor Hickenlooper’s bid for name recognition before the next election.
A note on drivers license extensions signed B. B. Hickenlooper questions a possible 1944 Senate bid and notes extensions valid to July 1, 1946. The piece critiques use tax stamps for autos, complaining of no receipts, vague placement rules, and weak federal tracking.
Mrs Bettina Buraas and Gloria attended a birthday party for Lorraine Kittleson at her home last Wednesday. Julius Johnson of Waterloo spent last week at Ed Johnsons. Mrs Harry Helgerson was at the Enoch Mark home on Friday. Mr and Mrs Louis Halverson were guests of Mr and Mrs Alvin.
Multiple households in the area report visits and social events. Family members travel between homes to see relatives including Olson, Halverson, Jungblut, Amundson, and Lantz families. A large crowd attended the East church installation for Rev. A. O. Nesset amid various picnic and weekday social activities.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met June 25 at Mrs. Wm. Nelson's home. Members sang Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and There’s Music in the Air, shared readings, and discussed a July 18 picnic in Clermont Park. Fifteen members, three guests attended, fat and scrap drive fundraising noted, contest winners announced.
Tom Richards and Walter Saur of Elka der plan a bicycle tour to Madison Milwaukee and Chicago. They assemble pup tents blankets frying pans and ration books for the trip and intend to see a major league baseball game before returning home.
Judy Nelson of Waterville visits relatives in Clermont at the Loftsgards. Nash Nesset family members host visitors from Decorah, Cedar Rapids, Elgin, and Waterloo. Many relatives attend church and meals, with several trips to see siblings and parents in the area.
Mabel Helgerson wed Martin Amundson in a serene early summer ceremony at the Helgerson residence with Albert Erickson as best man and Palma Helgerson as maid of honor. Irene Helgerson and Louise Amundson served as bridesmaids while the couple, lifelong residents, are held in high esteem.
Cheryl Jane Nash born June 17 1943 at Indianola with parents Mr and Mrs Nash. Children Charlotte and Elmer Lee Nash born June 7 and June 19. A 400 mile racing pigeon event from Denison to Chicago saw a bird average 80.5 mph, leaving 6 30 p.m. June 12 and arriving 2 19 54 p.m. the same day.
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