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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
5
Iowa political memo reports Senator A Claire Dewey argues sales tax leaks deduct 3 to 5 million yearly, threatening suit over bracket system. It notes candidates for eight congressional districts with June 1 primaries, listing Republicans and Democrats per district.
Mr and Mrs Hans Grether of Elgin announce the engagement of their daughter Erma of Washington DC to Sgt Harold P Rossman of Fort Belair Virginia son of Mr and Mrs D C Rossman of Mifflinburg Pa The wedding is planned for early June at Elgin Iowa.
Town school children will be asked to sign a summer pledge promising to continue purchasing United States War Savings Stamps and Bonds during vacation. The engraved red white and blue pledge requires an adult witness and will be mailed to county chairmen for school committee signing.
Eighth grade graduation exercises are set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the West Union high school. County Superintendent A. E. Jewett will be the speaker. Graduates include Clermont-Glenice Han-Bariner Wayne Sampson Vivian Osmundson Shirley Welzell Illyria John Hofer Duane Gage John Gage Irene Scholbrook John Smock Jr Pleasant Valley Gerald Gehring Ruth Boyer Louis Halverson Bessie Anna Hop Margaret Germann Derald Entwisle Margie Dennler Anna Bane. Honor list students and promotion certificates will be awarded by Supt. Roberts at the close.
The Baptist church hosts its annual Vacation Church School starting Monday May 25 for two weeks. Teaching staff includes Mrs. Guy Probert Mrs. Bertram Kurth Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen Ruth Krueger Mrs. Hugo Hackmann and Rev and Mrs Paul Zoschke. Classes cover all ages and all boys and girls are invited. Patronize Echo advertisers and save money.
William Jr. Schupbach has passed his examination and enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve for aviation training. He enlisted at Wold-Chamberlain airport in Minneapolis and is likely to be ordered to duty there in June for flight training. The program lasts about eight months and leads to commissioning as an Ensign after success. Junior Schupbach is a graduate of Elgin high school and played football basketball and baseball in school.
Elmer W. Butikofer of Elgin reported at Elkader yesterday for induction into the U S Army as part of a group of 24 draftees. Also named was Leo E Olson of Postville. A second Elkader draft group of 41 includes Mellien T Mork of Elgin and four St Olaf students Gien E Halverson Gerald Hamman Harvey H Glawe and Harley W Lemke.
Leon Shepard hauled a 13 1/2 pound catfish over 27 inches long Monday evening at the Dells between Elgin and Clermont. The catch comes from secondhand recounting.
Floyd Mitts, among the first to report for naval duty, arrived Friday to spend a ten day furlough with his mother and relatives. He is enjoying leave from duties aboard the U S S Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Yearous moved to Fayette yesterday from rooms above Feller's hardware and will occupy the home owned by Cornelius Yearous. Mrs Jason Bailey will stay with them.
The Elgin Post American Legion and the Auxiliary will hold their next meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori on Wednesday evening, May 20.
Ella L Warton of Elgin will graduate from Cornell College at Mt Vernon during the 89th commencement. The exercises are three weeks early to speed up training before college men enter armed service. She majored in biology and hopes to become a laboratory technician after graduation.
Opal Faye Dennler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Dennler of Elgin and Willard Schroeder of Postville were married in Kahoka Missouri on April 25 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Wm Schone. Observers were Mrs J A Whiteside and Mrs Elizabeth Mark of Kahoka. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents on a farm near Postville after a brief Missouri trip. Mrs Schroeder graduates from Elgin High School this week and will join her husband on the farm thereafter.
Harriet Bakeman Stratton of Huron South Dakota reports her mother Mary Bakeman has been undergoing treatment at the local clinic. The pair expected to depart for Elgin about two weeks ago but had to defer the trip due to illness. Mrs. Bakeman is improving though Mrs. Stratton notes she grows lonely for Elgin and friends.
Circle meetings for the Society for Christian Service on Thursday May 21 are listed. Circle A meets at Mrs Samuel Lehman home Circle B at Mrs Emma Knudtson home with Mrs Mary Skars haug assisting hostess Circle C at Mrs M V Kiple home.
Clarke county jail housed a rural preacher from another county who could not pay a $100 assessed fine and costs for driving a cat with improper license.
Frank Porter an Ogden attorney registered for the 44-65 year class noting it was the third time he offered service. He served in the Spanish American War and registered for World War I. He was under 20 when he served in 1898.
A three legged pig named One Picnic and Two Hams thrives on Ralph Schildroth’s Reinbeck farm. The lively animal moves with a skip and a jump, entertaining locals as a unique newcomer in the neighborhood’s litter.
The State Department announced the arrival in Martinique of Admiral John H Hoover and Samuel Reber to seek an accord with Admiral Georges Robert to prevent any danger to the United States from French possessions. The aim is to stop Martinique and other Caribbean French possessions from being used for pro axis activities.
B J Baumgartner announced at a Community Club meeting that a five member board of review has been named by the general committee to hear appeals on quotas and adjust them if warranted. The board includes Hilder Gilbertson H W Helms Geo H Falb Mel Kohler and Albert Schor. They met Tuesday and will reconvene Friday at the town hall. Most residents are signing up for their quotas and complete returns are hoped this weekend. Earlier meetings at the school house drew about half the residents. A round table later discussed price fixing rules and new credit buying restrictions, with a need for a knowledgeable speaker at a future meeting.
Jim Fox, ex-owner of a Guttenberg and Marquette garage, pled guilty to two counts in Elkader district court. Judge W. L. Eichendorf sentenced him to Fort Madison state penitentiary, five years on theft by false pretenses and seven years for larceny by embezzlement. Fox was arrested in Tulsa and brought back by Sheriff Carlson after a year on the run.
D R Roberts was re elected superintendent of Fayette county schools at the courthouse meeting held Tuesday May 12. It was his second full term following an initial short term. A notable turnout had 34 of 35 electors present with no opposition. Also re elected to the county board were B J Baumgartner Elgin W H Antes West Union E A Billings Fayette and Ray Bell Oelwein. Holdover directors named Leo Coleman Westgate and G L Belschner Hawkeye.
Research shows spring burning does not improve pasture or hay land and destroys soil organic matter. Late spring fires harm wildlife by burning nests of rabbits and ground-nesting birds. avoid burning especially in May and June.
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