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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
3
Col Josef Beck refused Reichsfuehrer Hitler's demand to return Danzig to Germany and secure German right of way through the Polish corridor, opposing the move and maintaining Polish sovereignty.
The text notes formation of groups to target lawmakers in next elections and predicts weak support from American Legion, its Auxiliary, state PTA, and other bodies for legislators who opposed the failed money bill for dependent children. It also cites the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs split over the failure to advance the pre-marital examination bill.
Public school teachers voice dissatisfaction as the house refuses to consider their pet pension bill, though the senate passed it with votes to spare. Observers note progress in the senate, recalling 1937 when a tie vote blocked passage and highlighting the pattern of bills moving through multiple assemblies.
Observers warn that a new law allowing the governor to appoint business managers to state board of control institutions could concentrate authority. The board remains responsible to the governor, while superintendents and wardens answer the board. Democrats and Republicans both campaign on past legislative outcomes as Iowa heads toward the 1940 election.
The administration faces space shortages after consolidating departments. The ex-Iowa Emergency Relief Administration now merged with a new full-time welfare board still operates four blocks away. Public Safety Commissioner Fischer uses a secretary on the state house third floor while the commissioner acts from the attorney general’s first floor office. His motor vehicle and criminal investigation divisions occupy basement and third floors, with the fire marshal two blocks away.
Republicans end a frenzied campaign and legislative season and relocate their headquarters from a northeast hotel setup to the two-room suite they occupied in 1937 and most of 1938, marking a return to an older base.
A call to follow traffic regulations to save lives and prevent injuries. The message notes drivers often criticize laws and officials, but stresses that rules were created because drivers failed to police themselves. Obedience and cooperation promote safe driving today.
The Clayton County AAA office announces release of 1940 Wheat Goals for the district. Farms with 1939 wheat goals will receive 1940 allotments, to be issued around June 15. Farmers without 1939 allotments may request a 1940 allotment by May 20, 1939, with the new farm acreage limit based on current or historical wheat use, and goals conditioned on growing wheat in 1940.
Colorful decals featuring circus animals clowns Snow White Mother Goose and other beloved children's themes brighten nurseries. Nationally known artists create scenes suitable for kids rooms, with friendly characters like Jack and Jill and other familiar subjects appealing to youngsters and parents alike.
Local notes record Lillian Meyer and Eliza Nelson visiting Elkader, Irene Monroe's tonsil removal at Pastville hospital, and new carpenter Junior Burrow starting with John Powell in Pastville. Plus several social visits, teaching contracts renewed, and a May breakfast of W C Q F at Gerner's cafe.
Louis Schutte and Son, licensed embalmers in Clermont and Postville, advertise modern embalming equipment and services. The notice lists contact options as Postville Day 259 and Night 48, highlighting readiness for immediate funerary arrangements.
Emma Larson Eliza Nelson and Mrs Roy Meyer attended a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at G L Loftsgard home in Gander for Lillian Meyer. Arlington visitors Ed Thomas and son Bernard joined Nancy Grace Hackett on a Sunday visit. A newborn nine and a half pound son arrived May 6 for Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngaas. Several local guests and residents attended visits and funerals, with Lou Monroe sustaining head injuries after a tractor rollover Friday on his farm near the creek.
Max Dean Snyder B A Lenhart Mrs Louise Miller Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Paul F Zoschke led Elgin girls glee club to Iowa City on Friday to take part in the state music contest. Knowledge From Travel lines on Washington Union Station facade emphasize carrying knowledge on travel and bringing home knowledge.
Derivation traces goulash to gulyash meaning cattle herdsman. The first goulash was cooked at Hortobad near Debrexcen Hungary over five centuries ago by herdsmen in the open.
The name Keith comes from Gaelic origins meaning the wind and was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles active for centuries, now also used as a given name.
In South America the Paradox frog babies reach 10 inches as tadpoles, then shrink as they develop. Adults measure not more than 2.5 inches, making the young four times larger than the mature frogs.
In Donegal Ireland Diezy notes a unique vantage on Slieve League where one can press face to grass and gaze down a 2000 foot drop to the valley below making it the world’s only place for such a view.
A London scene shows King George VI and Queen Elizabeth making final farewells on May 6 before their Canadian and American tour. The Exchequer Viscount Halifax stands nearby with the Marquess of Crewe and Prime Minister Chamberlain, while Sir Samuel Hoare is also present. In the foreground are the Queen, Princess Elizabeth, and Margaret Rose.
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