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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor for the Clermont Enterprise in Clermont Iowa. The paper notes her membership in the national editorial association and pro aims. The notice highlights standard postal registration.
Iowa Republicans prepare for July Des Moines state convention to map platform while Democrats set dates later. Lt John K Valentine, a former Iowa official and 1940 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, returns to state service in Navy as liaison for Brig. Gen. Grahl after naval armed guard duty.
Last week officials reported one in four men examined at Camp Dodge for armed service is rejected. The trend continued in April with most examinees aged 26 or under, despite expectations of a slump. Iowa State Guard praised by federal army men as best in the nation for emergencies, with more equipment promised. OPA case on Johnson County rationing board watched as authorities note two-member board after discharge of chairman and another member by Acting Director Walter D. Kline.
Contention centers on home rule versus outside authority as a regional OPA office wait period delays progress. The piece notes smaller districts now bid against larger ones to retain teachers amid war prosperity, with larger districts previously luring staff. Details cover rationing coupons, licenses, and community visits.
The text discusses the common urge to deny hurt or disappointment, especially over losses like missing a dress due to insurance costs or personal pride after not winning. It notes adults and children alike use denial to cope, masking underlying self esteem concerns and the need for support to solve bigger problems.
The ration calendar and tire inspection rules are revised. Recapped truck tires no longer require the calendar. passenger car tires stop inspections after April 20. An OPA tire inspector remains needed to issue ration certificates for replacing Grade I or III tires and other farm equipment tires, with commercial vehicles inspected every eight months or six thousand miles.
Mrs Emil Josifek of Cedar Rapids visited her mother Mrs G A Koland and returned Sunday afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs J C Halver son Mrs Nellie Miller. others visited Mrs Koland during the day. Several families hosted Mother s Day meals and calls were exchanged among neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Gilbert Nelson and Mrs Louise Miller. A post nuptial shower honored Mrs Gerald Lestina Lorraine Osmundson near Monona on May 3rd.
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