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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
3
A note states membership in the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, with postal handling as second class mail matter at Clermont in Fayette County, Iowa under the act of March 3, 1852.
The Iowa Legislature faces a 36 day drive to the 100 day limit with an adjournement hoped by April 10. A hot insurance tax bill would raise all companies to 2 percent to replace lost revenue after a Supreme Court ruling on interstate commerce. Senator Frank C. Byers opposes the house local option beer bill, urging enforcement and regulation as a better path to liquor control.
Harold Felton names steering committee to set bill order. A sitting committee will be created to receive all calendar bills and decide which appear on the calendar. Members include Rep Jay Coburs and Rep Marian chair, with Rep Harry E. Weich- as listed.
In Des Moines list of Republican nominees includes Carl A Burkman C A Bryson Iowa Fails Robert Carlson Sioux City C G Good Ogden J R Hall Malvern John S Heffner Webster City M F Hicklin Wapello S A Martin Centerville Arch W McFarlane Waterloo Lloyd A Meyer Sobula Albert Steinberg Ames Harry E Watson Sanborn and Edward Capesius Algona All but Capesius are Republicans.
Obituary style notice for Thov H Olson born February 25 1853 six miles south of Gunder son of Angot and Ole Hanson. Carpenter for forty years township assessor and notary public for over fifty years. Married Sigri Mork June 10 1878. Died March 6 aged 92 9. Survived by son Ole E Olson five grandchildren and sister-in-law Mrs Hans Olson. Card of Thanks included for support and church services.
Grand Meadow residents and families from Gunder Selmer Erskine and nearby areas exchanged dinners and social calls. Guests included Mellien Loftsgard, Albert Erickson, Ed Johnson, Doris, Aimer, Alton Erickson, Len Larson, Arthur Olson, Ota Peterson, Willard Martin, Te lma Lyngaas, Clifford Kittelson, and others at homes in Selmer, West Union, Cler mont and Postville hospitals.
Clermont residents and guests share visits across towns including Oelwein Waterloo West Union and Postville. Notables: Elmer Nelson returns from a three week trip. Pat O Connell Marine Corps nephew of Fr Leo OConnell. Frank Leehy treated in Rochester Minnesota. many dinner gatherings and hospitality at Burrow Osmundson Rowland and Baechler households.
The Ladies' Aid and Doreas Society plan a meeting Saturday afternoon March 17 at the church. Hosts are Mrs Otto Hanson Mrs L Jo Reierson Mrs Cornelius Reierson and Mrs Mervin Reierson.
The piece argues that children dawdle due to short attention spans and lack of interest, plus unskilled fingers making tasks slow. It urges parents to practice patience, offer steady practice from early ages, and provide incentives to help children learn to complete tasks and manage time for school readiness.
A fragment notes that fans described as ancient existed in Chinginea around 2000 B.C. The text hints at early popularity or use but provides no broader context or details about people, places, or activities.
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