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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
Local editor Marjorie Scheel of Clermont Enterprise is identified in the masthead as part of the newsroom leadership. The item notes her role within the publication.
The piece notes Valentine’s placid victory over State Senator Edward Breen in the Republican primary and outlines how Democrats view his campaign potential. It compares unofficial and official tallies across decades, highlighting party vote swings and long term trends through 1930s to 1980s.
The piece notes that Democrats may still win this fall if Franklin D Roosevelt appears on the ballot, despite the Republicans leading the primary in multiple years. It cites 1932 1934 1936 patterns and Iowa Republicans’ expectations, plus Democratic anti third term sentiment.
A total of 27 couples wed at the Little Brown Church Nashua on the first day of June as crowds queued for their turn. Reverend William Kent, the church pastor, conducted the ceremonies while he recovers from a heart ailment and was advised to rest in bed after briefly being able to stand.
Local garden shops showcase new seasonal items including brass containers and planters. Shoppers seek durable, decorative pieces for outdoor spaces. A few vendors report rising interest from amateur gardeners and hobbyists in creating bright, practical displays.
Fragmentary OCR text references an Alton incident involving an incubator and a figure, with garbled names and partial phrases. Core items include a local setting, a person associated with the incubator, and an unclear outcome or action depicted in the fragment.
Clermont locals report visitors from Milwaukee and Des Moines while families travel to Minneapolis for a funeral and later visit relatives. St. Peter's church hosted first communions and a Rosary Society gathering added to a weekend of community events. Larry Cline returned from Camp Dodge as county auditor designate in a youth government program.
Sixteen members and two guests attended as Mrs. Dan Burke read the NCCW president's message and an article from Catholic Action. Mrs. J P Sullivan reported on the deanery meeting at West Union on May 26. Mrs. H F Becker led the business meeting in Mae Carlin's absence. Refreshments were served.
The Iowa state department of health urges moderation in vacations. Rushing and prolonged recovery undermine rest, and a good holiday breaks routine with varied activities and new places. The best vacation ends with renewed energy and no fatigue like a hard day at work.
Complete farm records from 1,231 Towa farmers show that, on the average, farmers had 21 per cent higher incomes in 1939 than in the previous year. Green manure crops increase soil sponginess and moisture available to crops while reducing runoff and erosion. By cutting their first crop of red clover hay a little earlier than customary, farmers can improve yields.
The text notes higher margins from second crop red clover seed versus hay if yields are strong and emphasizes timing in alfalfa cutting. It warns that low quality paint raises costs and may require repainting. Experiments in Iowa suggest optimal alfalfa harvest at one tenth to one fourth bloom, with earlier cutting harming stand and future production.
New Orleans announces stewardess Margaret Mellon will contest the Miss American Aviation title at the 10th National Air Carnival in Birmingham on June 1 and 2. Judges will consider attractiveness poise charm personality and intelligence with no professionals allowed.
Iowa farmers face higher yields with delayed hay mowing but lower quality feed roosters with flocks reduce egg quality by germ development costing at least 4 million annually. Proposals include roosters days and careful timing to minimize summer losses amid chinch bug threats and AAA planting programs.
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