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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
4
For sale two Army type buildings 16 by 48 in good material. Also 12 Jamesway electric pig brooders offered at reasonable prices by Capper's Hatchery in Elgin. 3htfc.
The article outlines expected primary clashes across Iowa with two GOP senatorial contenders in Des Moines, blue-ribbon gubernatorial choices, and several Democratic and Republican contests. It notes a few surprises, including Redfield Mills challenging Lt. Gov Evans, and lists eight candidates for secretary of state, plus House races in three districts and a question about addressing federal lawmakers.
The text discusses proper forms of addressing a congressman, noting variations like The Hon. J.C. Smythe and Senator J. C. Smythe. It mentions the Séviaté Office Building in Washington and suggests that using or omitting certain titles may not be necessary.
Elgin area residents share Sunday gatherings with neighbors and relatives from Postville Mason City and Fayette. Numerous visits include the Schupbach, Lehnan, Knudt, Olsson, Grether and Wirthorn families with trips to Arlington Strawberry Point and Oelwein. Dr. D E Tinker attended a Des Moines convention and Mrs Jean Johnson underwent surgery. Mrs Johnson expected home soon.
A roundup of local residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings across West Union and nearby towns. Names include Keith Kohler, Karla Kay, Mrs. Dora Boyle, Mrs. Inez Shaffer, the Kiple family, the Denner and Dennler households, and many others. The piece lists Sunday dinners, family picnics, and weekend visits among neighbors, kin, and area residents with occasional mentions of Clermont Elkader and Cedar Rapids.
Clayton County property owners paid 211 588 19 more taxes in 1947 than 1942 Iowa State Tax Commission figures show an extra 55 073 54 on city property and 156 514 63 on rural districts taxes on monies and credits not included. Also mentions a double tragedy involving G H Plaggman Cedar Rapids family.
A collection of historical factional candidate notices. W M Knox seeks renomination for County Recorder in the Republican primary. C A Munson runs for County Recorder renomination. Haz can Mou seeks a position in county offices. Philip Wolfe aims for Board of Supervisors nomination for the term starting Jan 2, 1848. Voters in the Republican primary will decide their fate in the June election.
Private aboard an Atlantic transport tells Sarge he feels seasick. The doctor notes the wife recently had an appendix removed three years ago and jokes about a second appendix. The nervous husband asks if anyone has a second wife, prompting further light banter.
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