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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
5
A Rich's Pipe-Dreams column from Sabula comments on advertising lead pencils as a hobby and promotes wartime bonds. It praises local producers in Elgin and Clermont, credits dairy farming, mentions Capper's Hatchery and Elgin Canning Co, and notes local feed dealers. The piece weaves in jokes about daily life and a few historical references.
Fayette county ranked eighth to tenth in Iowa E bond purchases during the seventh war loan, then dropped to 16th. Co chairs Baumgartner and Claxton urge all pledges to buy more before July 5 to reach 843,000. They honor G I Joes and urge citizens to meet the challenge and avoid faltering in the Mighty Seventh War Loan.
The Marion 4H club held a Wednesday meeting at Center school house with seven Pennants and one leader present. The group recited the 4H pledge and the pledge of allegiance, heard talks on posture and pattern measurements, clothing conservation, and closed by singing America the Beautiful. Rally Day on June 7 marked notable outcomes with Virginia Houser named best groomed girl and Rosella Opland elected secretary treasurer of the county.
A. S. Burdick, secretary of the Big 4 Fair at Postville, says the fair will feature a grand stand show with music, revue, vaudeville, and circus acts. The event has grown yearly and officials aim to keep the momentum.
Mrs Louis Butikofer came home Tuesday from New Hampton hospital after a two weeks stay following surgery. She is reported as well and on the road to complete recovery.
Mrs. Levi Frieden returned home Friday after a three week hospital stay for a major operation. She is reported to be making good progress toward recovery.
John R. Schmid, east of Elgin, remains at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after surgery about three weeks ago. His physician advised delaying discharge for another four or five days.
Margaret Crider, an Army Nurse Corps lieutenant, wed Corp. Byron Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Keith of Oakland Calif. The ceremony occurred January 6 1945 at Mangum Okla First Methodist Church with Rev A O Adams officiating. The couple planned a wedding trip to Oakland. Keith is a B 29 crew chief now training at Lowry Field. Lt Keith is a 1939 Elgin High School and 1943 St Luke’s Nursing School graduate. She joined the Army Nurse Corps December 1943 and trained at Patterson Field, with assignment to Tinker Field since February 1944.
The 1945 Iowa newspaper directory reports 84 weekly papers suspended, about 15 percent, due to lack of competent help. With 1,700 staffers in the armed services, papers average a 25 percent staff reduction and some extend to 72 hours weekly, yet circulation rose by about 20 percent.
In Postville hospital Chas Capper is expected to come home in the latter part of the week. He has rested comfortably and can be up part time. Walt Dummermuth in the same hospital is slowly gaining strength after his operation. His wife has returned to her Army hospital post.
U S W will hold a business and work meeting on Wednesday June 27. Pillows must be shipped by July 1 to ensure good attendance. Mary Frances Brackin is in Oelwein hospital with an eye injury. Mr and Mrs Reuben Miller and family of West Union visited the Leo Boleyn home, and Barbara Boleyn stayed on.
A new wartime regulation requires publishers to obtain written subscription requests for all overseas Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel by July 1 1945. Parents renewing subscriptions must bring these requests and delinquent subs will be stopped if not renewed by the deadline.
Local families report casualties and service updates from World War II. Dr Harley Wright's son Marine Pfc Hill B Wright 23 is killed in Okinawa. Barbara Wright his twin survives. Cpl Bob Wenger stationed in Coblenz Germany reports devastation as Germans evacuated. Other letters note service in India China theater and Philippines, leave visits, and promotions including Norman Amundson to captain.
A terse urging to act and promote offerings, stressing that staying passive yields no sales. The line implies urgency for proactive marketing and visibility to attract customers. It presents as a bold call to advertise to boost business and visibility.
Mr and Mrs Max Thoma returned Tuesday morning from New Hampton where he had been a hospital patient following surgery about three weeks ago. He must still stay indoors and may sit up part time as strength returns. Mrs Thoma stayed with him and served as his day nurse.
Gov Robert D Blue announces W H Antes of West Union appointed district judge for Fayette County effective September term. Antes succeeds M M Cooney who resigned May 21. Antes practiced law since 1916, co founder of Ainsworth Antes firm, later solo, with son Charles joining in 1938. He leads civic and Legion roles. district includes Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard Winneshiek counties.
According to the Food Panel chair, all canning sugar applications received by June 11 1945 are processed and coupons issued and mailed to consumers. Coupons are loose form and must be safeguarded as replacements are not available. The board has reduced its quota, preventing a full year's allotment. a subsequent allotment is hoped for early September.
The Elgin Liquor Store offers the new 1945 46 Iowa liquor permits on sale. The Liquor Commission aims to sell as many permits as possible before July 1 to ease post June demand. Applicants must bring driver’s license military registration or ration book No 4 with 43c stamped.
Mrs Lew Gruver and Robert traveled to St Joseph Missouri on Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Lillie Dollean. They returned home on Tuesday and patronize Echo Enterprise advertisers.
In a recent federal inspection the Iowa National Guard was rated one of the best in the nation. Despite changing personnel since its founding the force remains strong with 1,850 enlisted and 169 officers. A costly early training regiment at Camp Dodge drew criticism, but Gov. Hickens ordered its disbandment. The guard has been active on 17 missions since March 1943 including flood and cyclone duties and attempts to capture a fugitive.
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