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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1945
Page
3
The Clermont newspaper mentions its affiliation with the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. It notes its second class mail status at Clermont Fay ette County Iowa under the act of March 8, 1552.
Discussion on pay raises for legislators ranges from 1000 to 2000 per session with Rep. W. C. Tyrrell Jr. cautioning higher pay may attract weaker leaders. Gov. Blue invites some lawmakers to his home for meals, while Curtis is not reappointed and Scott and Kirketey are named to replace others. Several board and commission appointments are announced with remaining key posts awaiting action as the revised code and session laws approach publication after a recent paper shortage.
Governor Blue and allies worry the current legislative session could be remembered as a repidding session amid uncertainty. The remark questions the session’s direction and the potential political impact on reforms and governance.
The session approved substantial salary increases and funding for state operations and capital improvements. Rep. G. T. Kuester of Griswald, a key appropriations leader, says a $10,000,000 cushion will remain after all appropriations are enacted, reflecting overdue and deserved gains praised by critics.
The age physical education program now includes a Friday health and hygiene class taught by Mr. Stickfort for boys and Miss Gould for girls. Girls study disease control and prevention while boys review personal cleanliness, fitness, and first aid. Primary News notes new texts Easy Numbers and Fun With Dick and Jane. Cathryn Crowe missed two weeks due to illness. Easter crafts and spring flowers brighten classrooms. First and Second Grades highlight Easter Bunny border and Pussy Willows. choral reading Little Half Chick performed.
The Clermont Clover Clovers met at the Acme of Carel and Evelyn Miller on Saturday March 17 with ten members one guest Dorothy Potratz and one mend present. The secretary reported bond tepurt. the group sang the Star Spangled Banner and Field Song during the meal. Dorothy Kerr Norma nt Betty Follett and others prepared mug bread orange relishes and malted milk as judges tasted the bread and the meeting adjourned in the kitchen.
Social notices record numerous Sunday dinners in Clermont with many families listed. John Camp and Stanton left Oelwein to join Mrs. Camp and Stephen in Phoenix Arizona for a new home. A second district U S W A meeting is set in Manchester on April 3 at 10 30 a m with presidents and delegates invited.
A gathering at the Len Simek home marked the furlough homecoming of Pvt. Dean DeSart and celebrated Laurence Knudson’s recent birthday. A pot-luck lunch was shared, with gifts presented to the honored guests. Attendance included Mrs. Laurence Knudtson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wendland and Marcia, Harry Raney, Irene Erickson, Mrs. Keith B. Thoma, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rooke, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lubke, and Lucille.
A Monday evening gathering at Byron Yauslin home celebrated Mrs. Yauslin’s birthday with a pot luck lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Olson, Mr and Mrs Albert Schaye and families, Mr and Mrs Dave Jacobin and families, Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow and families, Mrs Ida Wedo, Mrs Agnes Wedo, and Mrs Bennie Wedo with children.
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held their officer election last Wednesday naming Chief Ranger Mrs. Mary Burke Vice chief Ranger Mrs. Susanna Larson Recording Secretary Mrs. Catherine Leehy Financial Secretary Mary Carlin Treasurer Mrs. Catherine Priest Trustees Mrs. Elsie Fay Mrs. Mary Cummings Mrs. Mary Gerner appointed conductors Mrs. Mary Cummings Mrs. Mary Griebenow and sentinel Mrs. Catherine Horan.
Business and Professional Women gathering met at Verla Gunderson's home with June Rooker as co host. Thirteen members and one guest attended. After the business session bridge was played with Arnold Stumme winning high score and Louise Miller second.
Mr and Mrs Verni Brandt welcome a son born March 28 at Postville hospital weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. The newborn is named Verni Jr.
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