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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
3
The notice states that mail is entered at the Clermont post office in Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter. It identifies the location Clermont and the mailing status under postal regulations. The line notes the classification used for local delivery and public records.
A large state project details the planned 20 production and storage zones connected by a 75 mile railroad, 100 miles of roads, and extensive utilities. 720 civilian guards and a 24 hour fire department are planned with 10 000 workers expected. a new administration area near Middle Town will house key personnel and facilities. A Wallaces Farmer poll shows 55 percent favor aiding Britain even if it means war, 45 percent oppose.
The text notes that of the men 58 percent chose SA and 41 percent for B, while women split 50-50. Republicans mirrored the overall proportions. Democrats favored A by 56 percent and RB by 44 percent.
State health officials warn of sunstroke and heat exhaustion during heat waves. Dr. Eric P. Pfeiffer explains distinct symptoms and first aid: sunstroke brings extreme heat and rash, while heat exhaustion shows pallor and weakness. Incorrect treatment can be fatal. since 1936 seventy seven Iowans died from these conditions. Renewals for 1941 43 driver licenses begin June 9, says Public Safety Commissioner Karl Fischar.
Illness keeps Albia resident Mrs. Cliffie Beckwith from attending the commencement. A bedroom press room line linked her to the Albia field house where the program was held and her son Ivan was class salutatorian. A separate note mentions a June picnic for Iowa winter tourists at Ledges Park Boone for a day of reunion and patriotism.
Howard Diechen of Waseca Minnesota created a rotating dining room from automobile parts that completes a full turn every thirty minutes, making guests unable to view Clear Lake from any vantage point while they relax at the lake-front residence.
Clermont resident Marcella Schweinerus visited John Falk Jr. at Postville. Guests from Grinnell included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Becker. The Contract bridge club met May 27 at Mrs. W. R. Blake’s home, with a 6:50 dinner. The Blakes head to Des Moines after Minnesota vacationing when Carol Ann was picked up. Loretta Rafferty from Spencer visited with Mrs. Rafferty, then traveled to Chicago to stay with Lorraine Cornellison. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Sitter and son arrived from Logansport to spend two weeks with Mrs. Elvira Johnson, Ezra Rowland, and Reuben Hackmann. Mrs. Johnson’s sons accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wickham and daughter to a funeral at Bethany Lutheran Church south of Ossian for Mrs. Laurie Osterhus. Martin Nelson’s supper guests were Edwin Olson of Waterloo. Bart Manhart visited from Dubuque. The B. and P. Women’s Club held a farewell picnic for Katherine Byingson at the river park. Memorial Day reunion of the Jacobson family at the city park drew many relatives. Wedding attendees at Marion church in Gunder for Aldora Loftsgard and Myron Anderson included numerous Jacobson, Loftsgard, Olson and Nelson families. A Shipton children reunion occurred at the J. B. Shipton home with extended kin from Cedar Rapids, Toledo, Detroit, Chester, and West Union. Lois and Nell Martin of Cedar Rapids joined, as did J. F. Phillips of West Union. Mrs. Hartman returned to Michigan Sunday.
The Sloss and Palm families of Guthrie Center celebrate as their granddaughter Karen Ginger Sloss is named the second healthiest and most beautiful baby in California. Stories include a Cresco rural school door jammed by rain and a skunk in the basement, plus pickpocket losses at a Monona class play and a Grinnell pupil passing both eighth and seventh grade exams. A LaVarne car theft was reported and found hours later, and Bill Carmichael of West Union remains in a log house he was born in eighty years ago.
Jimmy Lynch of Sens Soud Michigan a carnival daredevil known for flipping cars at high speed has avoided injuries for a year. He recently tripped on a dog causing a dislocated shoulder and temporary setback to his act.
A Washington gathering of non-interventionists debated President Roosevelt's fireside chat and its implications. Seated left to right were Senators Taft Nye Shipstead and Rep. O'Connor. Standing were Senators Bulow Willis Reynolds and LaFollette.
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