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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1945

Page

3

Interim Committee Weighs Many Suggestions From Institutions

The Interim Committee reviews state institutions and aims to craft recommendations for the next legislature. Five Senate members led by Irving Long and five House members, mostly Republicans with Democrats Poston, Less, Mercer, and Reilly, serve part time and are paid ten dollars daily.

Board of Control Jowns Senate House Robert Reilly Dubuque George Faul Des Moines LeRoy Mercer Towa City J. T. Dykhouse Hoole Rapids Irving Long Manchester George Farmer Cedar Rapids Gene Poston Corydon G.T. Allester Griswold Frank Less Carrol Lane Carroll Poston Less Mercer Reilly

When Is He Young The 30th Birthday Ends Young Republican Status

The Midwest Republican meeting in Des Moines with national chairman Herbert Brownell decided that once a Young Republican turns 30 he loses the title. Democrats anticipate a Kelly Day dinner in Des Moines on Nov 3, honoring Chicago Mayor as principal speaker.

Des Moines Herbert Brownnell New York Kelly Chicago

Two Longs Possible for Cedar Rapids Commerce Seat

Word suggests two Longs may vie for a Cedar Rapids commerce commission seat in the upcoming election. Dave Long, current chairman, is expected to run for re election, while Rep Harvey Long of Clinton is reportedly seeking the Republican nomination. B M Richardson, a sitting commissioner from Cedar Rapids, is also likely to seek re election. The presence of two Longs could confuse the ballot.

Commerce Commission Dave Curmumission Harvey Long Clinton B. M. Richardson Cedar Rapids

Fred Cooper Oversees Quiet Eldora Work

Fragmentary text describes Fred Cooper in charge at Eldora with tasks paused or slowed. Mentions supervision of port work and training foot steps, but content is unclear due to garbled OCR.

Fred Cooper Eldora Fred

Town leaders seek professional help for delinquent issues

The report notes that a head of a local institution visited the proper place to find competent assistance. It suggests Cooper demonstrates a method and argues trained staff will handle delinquents better than politically hired personnel.

Cooper

Change of Venue Granted for Eldora Trials to Fort Dodge

The state's request for a change of venue in the Eldora related trials has been granted. Trials will be held in Fort Dodge instead of Eldora.

Eldora Fort Dodge

Death of Carl Skaien

Carl August Skaien, aged 74, died Thursday morning October 25 at 9:35 at his sister Marie Skaien's home after a lingering illness. Born September 23, 1871 in Clermont, he was deaf and mute from infancy and spent years at a school for the deaf in Council Bluffs. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at Union church with Rev. A. O. Nesset officiating.

Carl Skaien Marie Skaien Carl August Skaien Clermont Lars Skaren East Clermont Glenwood Marie E. C. Skaren Long Beach Calif Anton Skaien Andrew Anderson Markc Skaien Union Church A. O. Nesset John Erickson Simon Nelson Henry O. Olson Henry Amundson J. M. Browley Oscar Lind Agnes Bilden Geraldine Layanda Olson Clarence Am

Memorial thanks for support after bereavement in East Clermont

Amundson sang a solo What a Friend We Have in Jesus. A burial was held in East Clermont cemetery. The family thanks all who offered sympathy, Miss Anna Larrabee for church use, Rev. A O Nesset for comfort, Agnes Bilden for music, and others for flowers and memoriam gifts.

Amundson Jesus East Clermont Anna Larrabee A. O. Nesset Agnes Bilden

Clermont Local News Ties and Dinners Across Neighboring Towns

A string of social visits unfolds as Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grover and Gene of Fayette join dinners at the R. S. Henderson home then with the C. L. Grover family in Waukon. Henry Kittelson relocates to the Christina Kittelson farm, while Clarence Kittelson moves to the Henry place. Various Sunday dinners feature the Gruver, Josifek, Halverson, and Golde families in West Union Postville Elkader and Cedar Rapids clusters. A daughter is born to Reuben Svendsen at West Union hospital weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces.

Russell Grover Gene Fayette Fred Cline Paul Roberts R. S. Henderson C. L. Grover Waukon C. L. Gruver Wankon Mar? Scott Reuben Svendsen West Union Hospital Anton Helgerson Dorothy Carol Helgerson George Frieden Diane Joe Olson Chrystal Enoch Mark Tom Olson Harry Helgerson Clifford Kittelson Howard and Carvlyn Henry Kittelson Clarence Kittelson Lyle Olson Elkader

Postwar Flying in Your Home Town

Community airpark planning urged as a postwar trend. Surveys show many towns may see local ownership of planes, with needs mapped by population, trade, tourism, and surrounding city links. Planners should anticipate regional air center potential and gauge local demand via questionnaires and economic indicators.

Progress Alve Airline Ali Tts Personal Aircraft Council The Aircraft Industries Association of America

Efficient Onion Juice Extraction Using Citrus Squeezer

A simple method to extract onion juice is to cut the onion in half and squeeze it using an orange or lemon squeezer. This technique speeds juicing and minimizes hand irritation while yielding fresh onion juice for recipes.

Light and sound wavelength comparisons from institute

The Better Vision Institute notes that the longest visible light rays are about twice the shortest, while the longest audible sound waves reach roughly twenty times the length of the quietest sounds.

Towice Better Vision Institute

Bonanza Farms Expand Wheat and Rye Holdings in Dakotas

North Dakota large farms, now averaging about 463 acres, compare with the national average of 154.8 acres. The farms have funded war bonds purchases and plan to buy Victory Bonds, promising jobs and growth to aid bond guarantees, as stated by the Treasury Department.

Dakotowa D. S. Treasury Department

Bread’s Role in Diet Boosts Military Rations

The text notes bread products significantly raise the value of soldiers’ diets, with curry additions and snigher bread enhancing nutrition. It mentions that Gers prefer bread, and the program increases overall dietary value, highlighting its impact on military sustenance.

Australian Wool Promotes Sheep Industry Before War

Australian wool trade emphasized the large scale of sheep numbers about 135 million and a total output near 1.9 billion pounds. The annual wool trade averaged around 271 million dollars, and before the war it was the only primary industry selling at world market prices without subsidies or government aid.

Testalis Belt and Vinegar Tea Stain Removal Claim

The note mentions Testalis Belt and vinegar as agents to remove tea stains from chitia, describing a practical cleaning method with unspecified context and outcomes. No verifiable details or sources are provided to confirm effectiveness or usage.

Chitia

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