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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
1
A local column ridicules sparse flag displays on Washington's Birthday, laments worn shop flags, criticizes moron stores, and wryly comments on wartime rationing bonds. It juxtaposes quips from locals, jokes about farmers, and calls to buy war stamps in a sarcastic civic-blunt tone.
Iowa observers discuss 1944 presidential prospects as Fourth Term talk grows. Republicans worry about Roosevelt’s continued influence, Iowa voting history, and selecting the right candidate to carry the GOP banner next year. Leaders like Stassen remain in the national spotlight, shaping intraparty debates.
Legislators return from spring break with plans to adjourn by April 1 though leaders doubt that target. Governor Hickenlooper and veterans foresee delays, amid heavy appropriations work and salary decision tensions. A joint hearing March 11 on law code revisions looms large as the session weighs the 437 page school code bill and consolidation of statutes.
The plan envisions gradually assuming a portion of school road costs until it covers about one fourth of education expenditures in Iowa. The mammoth bill includes teacher tenure, annuity, and other features, with its fate dependent on uncertain legislative action.
Billa Barnhart stays a month with sister Mrs. Harley Steele while Mrs. F W Hughes travels to Champaign Ill to visit her brother for a few days. Earl Dummermuth enlists at Madison South Dakota and serves in France. Walter Kiple’s son Walter arrives safely in France per a letter. Donald Dean heads to Hoop ton Tl for work with American Can Co. Harry Nicklaus mails a France cable reporting being there and safe. Clarence Schori goes to Waterloo to enlist in radio service but returns after finding the unit full. Dr J H Bower returns from Omaha to resume veterinary practice, after resigning a packing house inspector job. John Bauman travels from Madison South Dakota to West Union to take a military service exam. Co J Harrington suffers an accident at his implement house, sidelining him briefly.
Pleasant Valley remains among the top six to finish the war bond drive as records show signed amounts, quotas, and signers. Precinct chairs urge non signers to consult their leaders, with discussions on penalties and remedies ranging from sheriff referrals to rationing board notices.
A reflection on guiding principles during war asserts that a man who acts by a steadfast ideal will take pride in his own record when he recalls the war years. The piece emphasizes integrity, discipline, and personal accountability shaping legacy and reputation.
Brainard items list visits and calls from residents in Clermont West Union and Hawkeye including Nutting Rutledge Dugan and Lyon families. Guests attend showers dinners and birthdays while several moves and visits to relatives appear in the weekly social notes.
The past week brought real winter conditions with sub zero temperatures and light snow flurries. Locals note this winter is steady, unlike past extreme cold spells, while coal sellers report tight supply and warn of tougher winters ahead. Want ads get results. Try one.
Hoboes are scarce as many youths enlist for war and few old-timers wander town to town. One neighboring town allows at most one night’s lodging in the town hall but forbids panhandling through the night.
Chairman J L Rendahl of Winnebago County Red Cross held a committee meeting by telephone with members in Forest City Buffalo Center and Lake Mills. He outlined the program gave instructions and gathered comments and advice in one connected call.
A wartime item notes a dramatic rallying cry and calls to action in a propagandistic line. The text reflects heavy wartime sentiment aiming to boost morale and support for service members.
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