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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
3
Clermont Local News editor Mrs Bess Tschantz handles new and renewal payments and will issue receipts. Public notice of subscription payments required. Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa publisher entry states second class mail.
The new Aeronautics Commission has been formed, with work already visible in numerous Iowa towns including Harley Waterloo Algona Atlantic Burlington Carroll Boone Charl ton Cedar Rapids Charles City Clinton Davenport Denison Dubuque Harlan Guthrie Center Town Falls Jefferson Keokuk Manning Mason City Mt Pleasant New Hampton Onawa Rock Rapids Perry Shenandoah Sutherland Sac City Sibley Storm Lake Webster City Oelwein. The governor’s salary and residence issue remains unresolved as the family tightens the hunt for a home, leasing the current one until June 1.
The Republican party in Des Moines still lacks a secretary as possible candidates circulate after R E F Hill of Oxford Junction left to become Governor Blue's secretary. Chairman Willis York may handle duties from Madrid while not in the office. Democrats face delay on the Jackson Day dinner with $25 per plate pricing unclear on date. An odd note mentions aluminum as the most abundant metal in Earth's crust.
The piece notes no governor salary rise despite bills, and that Truman’s Who’s Who entry lists his Missouri Senate terms, wartime service, and major roles. It argues the two Senate terms imply no future vice presidential or presidential plans, with a casual tone on his modest self portrayal.
The governor has 30 days after legislative adjournment to sign or veto a bill, or the bill may become law without a signature. State employees now receive five cents a mile for driving on state business. Iowa plans to wipe out its primary road debt of $118 million after 28 years, in 1950. New board appointees, except H. L. Love of Bridgewater, will take office in July.
Mr. and Mrs. Lars Sampson visited Chicago Saturday at the Harry Johnson home. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Moen were supper guests in the Reymond Benson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fay spent Sunday in the Charlie Fay home at Postville.
A ten year old boy acts silly to gain attention though his intelligence is above average and no physical ailment is found. The article explains the need for recognition and suggests channeling energy into constructive activities like cub scouts or a hobby, with firmness if habits persist, to avoid harmful behavior.
A research note reports that spraying calcium cyanamide on cotton plants makes leaves fall away and reduces leaf contamination in the picked cotton. The method also accelerates boll development on the plant’s lower portions, improving harvest quality.
Melt chocolate with milk in a double boiler over hot water until smooth. Do not overheat as chocolate contains acid and may cause curdling in milk.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson moved into the Gilbert Paulson residence formerly the Henry Capps place. The old chimney at the power plant has been torn down as it was unsafe. A large force at C Miller and Sons gravel plant installed new washing and sorting machinery. Clermont voters will decide May 10 on a water works bond of 31800. A son was born April 26 to Mr and Mrs Elmer Trude. Mrs E W Appelman visited Town City and West Branch. Mr and Mrs J C Halverson and children traveled to Oelwein and Marshalltown for family visits.
Sweet potatoes are rich in iron protein starch and vitamins C and B1 and provide a strong source of vitamin A. Their brown jackets offer fiber and nourishment and can be cooked in many tempting ways to keep meals varied through winter.
Court records show Albert R Thornton suing Albert Rausch for payment on sold products plus interest and costs. Delmar Doland charged with forging a $20 check. preliminary hearing waived and bound over to district court with $1,000 bond. Herbert Klug fined $300 for OMVI and license suspended 60 days. E R O'Brien claims unpaid professional services. Lawrence Newton and Walter Kennedy sue Elmer Thode for payment on 35 tons of hay sold at public auction. Jean James Farago seeks custody order and divorce from Lois Elaine Farago with costs to be paid. minor placed in Ottumwa Home Finding Assn care.
Mary Lago files for divorce from Frank Lago claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married, have two minor sons, and seek support money, attorneys fees, costs, plus a share of real estate or lump sum for support. Request includes injunction to restrain contact and prevent disposal of property.
Harmony Minn visitors Emmet Burt and Mrs Burt with Mrs Leonard Lee and son spent Sunday with friends in John Sampson’s home. Fayette music recital drew Will Nelson and others. Ruth Ricks and Anna Belle Loftsgard conducted. Supt M H Moore attended a Fayette county council meeting as B S Moyle spoke on recent school laws. Families from Janesville and Waterloo visited Sidney Nutting and Theo Kiosa homes. U S W met for Mother's Day corsages. several local residents hosted visitors from Cedar Rapids Mason City Elgin and Chicago.
Divorce granted to Lorraine Tomasek Schlichte after denial to Paul Sehlichte. Minor daughter Sandra Kay placed in defendant custody with plaintiff ordered to pay support and visitation rights. Cruelty alleged by the defendant.
The Iowa Poll shows 63 percent oppose raising salaries for senators and representatives, with men more opposed than women. City residents favor raises more than townspeople or farmers, and 47 percent of townspeople would set a $12,000 cap if increases were approved.
The past week saw license issuances from Clerk Herbert D. Klammer. On April 26 Edward F. Barlgon of Waucoma wed Mary M. Setter of St. Lucas. April 27 Bernard L. Wilhelm of Arlington married Eleanor Stephen of Joliet. April 28 Dwayne D. Frieden wed Geraldine Butikefer of Elgin. April 30 Myron C. Johnson wed Lavinda A. Maen, both of Os sian.
Wear around hooked rugs is usually first at the edges. Mend breaks promptly with a facing sewn over the hem to reinforce the edge. If the foundation wears through, refinish the edge with a new hem. For drains, soda lye clears pipes if not clogged with grease. too much soap risks closing pipes. Potash rye soap is softer and dissolves in water for easier flushing.
Mr and Mrs H Estey of West Union along with Mr and Mrs Pwald Lyngans and family were supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Richard O Olson. Infant Verni James Brandt jr returned home from Postville hospital. Dorothy Marguerite and Donna Loftsgard joined J B Wescott family guests near West Union. Estella Powers moved back to 1027 E Church St Marion Ohio after three and a half months in Virginia.
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