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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor for the Iowa paper, member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, reflecting active participation in regional journalism.
Item notes eligibility for second class mail at Clermont in Fayette County Iowa under the March 3 1852 act.
The piece notes weak enthusiasm for the coming state primary with Iowa figures showing 1944 births trailing 1943 and outlines Vice President Henry A. Wallace's plans and potential convention dynamics. It also reports on a confidential rebuke by R W Nebergall of the state bureau of criminal investigation regarding Anamosa reformatory policies, contrasting reform aims with a shift toward confinement and revenue from institutional industries.
A Republican presidential hopeful, identified as Gay, Joan W. Bricker of Ohio, is expected to tour Iowa before the June 24 Chicago convention. His advance team has attended statewide GOP events, signaling a likely early-visit plan, possibly in June, though no firm schedule has been announced. The article also notes a state financial report showing net expendable balance and quarterly updates by Treasurer J. M. Grimes and Comptroller C. Fred Porter.
The report shows $36,879,024.48 with $8,295,884.50 in state money in the 99 general funds held by county treasurers and $15,229,386.53 representing trust funds for state primary road in their hands. The gross balance for the period was $42,812,408.67 versus $37,507,565.08 on hand Dec 31, 1943.
A lighthearted guide to spring cleaning that urges families to involve children in sorting outgrown clothes and choosing worthy recipients like Red Cross and war relief groups. It celebrates the growth of kids, the joy of giving, and teamwork in overhauling playrooms and storing winter items.
Twenty five years ago Prof. J H Shipton was in Iowa city the latter part of last week. Harry White returned to Chicago last week where he will again enter the employ of the Barrett Mfg Co a firm he was with before enlisting in the army. Herb Anderson returned home.
From Lavina Montana last Friday, Lester’s family all recovered from the flu. Rev C H Hjortholm was reminded of his 1919 birthday during a Clermont church gathering in the basement. A family reunion at H O Halverson’s home celebrated Dorf Halverson’s return after twenty months away.
The town ends tire inspection certificates for recapping truck tires and suspends passenger car tire inspections after April 20 while requiring an OPA tire inspector’s check before issuing a ration certificate to replace certain tire grades. Vehicle inspection still applies to commercial vehicles every six months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first, with various gasoline, sugar, and stamp coupons detailed along with dates and application steps.
Clermont Iowa council meeting presided by Mayor J B Shipton with five members present. Minutes approved. Geo Durscher named town clerk. Bills approved including Farmers Savings Bank charges, Arnold Stumme salaries, Jerd ee library trustees named, and transfer of 350.12 from General Fund to Bond Fund authorized. Meeting adjourned.
Elizabeth Priest and Rev. Fr. T B O Toole of Lycurgus were guests at the A J Priest home last Sunday. Mrs Susanna Gordon returned to Clermont from Des Moines where she visited her son Hilary. She had spent part of the winter with another son in Chicago. Janet Olson finished teaching at Maynard last Friday and returned home Saturday. Arlene Johnson of Waterloo spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Elvira Johnson and left for work Sunday evening. Thomas Dugan of Waukon joined the group at the A J Priest home.
Mr and Mrs Elmer T Nelson and families from Elgin joined Mr and Mrs Ole Amundson and families Monday at Ed Johnsons to celebrate her birthday. West Union guests at Corner Cupboard luncheon included EB Estey Carr L L Carr and B L Crowe as they played bridge. Infant Leslie Richard Guyer baptized at West Clermont Lutheran by Rev Nesset with sponsors Louie Blockhus Anna Quamme and Clarion Hanson. Lucian Appelman visited Ed Whitford in Volga Friday. Rita Rounds hosted Ann Mihm Margaret Moen Janet Olson Dorothy Brorby and Mrs William Hofer for supper. Mrs Olavus Berentsen, recently in Chicago visiting relatives, then traveled to Minneapolis to visit sister Mrs Donald Burger. Hans J Larson visited Sverre Hjelming in Colonial Hospital Rochester from Wednesday to Friday last week. Mrs Inga Anderson spent time at the Taylor home while Mrs Taylor recovers. Lena Peters and Louise Miller dined with sister Mrs Mary Gruver.
Since November 10, 1775 the birth of the U S Marine Corps more than eight thousand Smiths have enlisted and about five thousand currently serve. Over one hundred Smiths have been casualties in this war to date.
A brief note highlights that Food Value Honey includes minerals and vitamins. The line emphasizes nutritional content and health benefits in a concise, period-appropriate tone.
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