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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

3

Cabinet Appointments Rally Public Opinion In Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court rules the majority vote determines nomination even if the winner dies or is ineligible and that primaries are for party procedure not constitutional elections. Safety tale shows Jerene Jones walking two miles for a mechanic after her car stalls near Ankeny. Hoover considered as Republican nominee with Dewey as running mate. Democrats in Iowa hope for a Roosevelt era clash if Hoover secures the nomination.

Iowa Supreme Court Inme High Court Towa Jerene Jones Iowa State Safety Council Ankeny Des Moines Miss Jones Moorer Herbert Hoover Hoover Dewey Iowa Roosevelt Lowa

Iowa World War role highlighted in late 1940s records

Iowa figures show 114216 men and women served in the army navy and marines during World War I with 3576 killed or died in service. Overseas service totaled 54158 with 4506 wounded. Costs cited exceed 21.85 billion and daily spending rose from 2 million to 44 million in final months. Includes breakdown by branch and notable minority participation. Official notice on Clermont State Bank trusteeship outlines Fourth Report approval and compensation terms with a July 5 1940 court hearing.

Iowa Europe Adj Charles H. Grahl Tawa Army Navy Marines West Point United States National Guard

Notice of Trusteeship Sale at Clermont Opera House Iowa

In Fayette County Iowa the Trustee Lea Bencher seeks authority to sell the Clermont State Bank Opera House for $200 under court order. The petition requests sale of the property to satisfy stockholders as part of the trusteeship.</S>

District Court of Iowa Fayette County L. A. Andrew State of Iowa Clermont State Bank Clermont Iowa District Court of District Court Towa Faytte County Lea Bencher Clemil ‘State Bank Imeal Opera “House Low Imat

Petition Notice for Trustee Sale in Fayette County Iowa

The court warns that higher bids must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Fayette County by July 5 1940 at 10:00 AM or face a hearing in West Union Iowa. Bids will be accepted and a sale of the described premises may be ordered and confirmed as prayed in the petition. Attorney for Trustee.

Fayette County Clermont State Bank Clermont Iowa District Court of Iowa Lea Beucher Maron West Union Leon R. Layton Faysette County

Clermont Local Social News Highlights Sunday Visits

Clermont residents report Sunday visits with relatives including Olson, Kneeland, Hayes, and Christianson families. West Clermont Lutheran vacation bible school closed after three weeks with a program and picnic. Groups from Clermont traveled to LeRoy Minnesota for a family outing.

Os. E. C. Olson Shirley St. Olaf Mina Orvis C. M. Kneeland Alfred Miller West Union Wm. Kneeland Louis Schutte Postville Kent J. Hayes Cedar Rapids R. G. Schupanitz Ole Christianson Thelma Agnes Bilden Gladys Peter Marion Lind Lloyd Aanes L. _M. Hoviand LeRoy, Minn

Sunday gathering at Milo Halverson home

In a Sunday social, residents of LeRoy and Red Wing attended the Milo Halverson and Thos Lien households. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bernard Lien Mrs A Aanes and families. Hilda Aanes returns home from visits with Lien and Halverson households. Persisting social notes conclude with a brief, unrelated anecdote about a Chicago incident.

Milo Halverson Halverson Thos Lien Bernard Lien Carl Humdson Silas Hattlestad LeRoy A. M. Aanes Red Wing Minn Hilda Aanes Thos. Lien

Illinois Admitted To The Union In 1818

Illinois was admitted as the 21st state in 1818, marking its entry into the United States. The event followed a territorial period and reflected the expansion of statehood during the early 19th century.

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