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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1945

Page

3

Clermont Local News Subscription Notice

Membership notice states new and renewal payments for Clermont Local News may be made to editor Mrs. Bess Tschantz who will issue receipts on behalf of the publisher.

Clermont Enterprise Clermont Towa Bess Tschantz

Four Committees Study State Institutions and Taxes

Four committees at the Iowa legislature are examining state institutions for fire safety and escape plans, with John Strohm preparing piecemeal reports for the governor. The Iowa postwar taxation committee, led by Francis Johnson, drafts changes to Iowa’s tax structure, while two more panels to plan the centennial observance and to survey municipal paying laws are to be named soon. The governor may release the reports after all are received. no special session is currently planned, though committee findings could shift views on immediate law changes.

John Strohm Des Moines Iowa Francis Johnson Terril Arthur Johnson Clarinda H. J. Schmitz Eldora Clyde McFarlin Montezuma L. P. Boudreaux Cedar Rapids Frank C. Byers Robert Keir Spencer Fred Cromwell Burlington Heps Arch W. McFarlane Waterloo Harry Cox Fort Dodge A. G. Redman City Board of Control Towa

Special session debate as vacancies loom in Iowa legislature

The piece outlines possible vacancies in the Iowa Senate and House if a special session is called before the next regular session, lists current resignations including Senator O J Kirketey, H Sam Love, and Frank Martin, and notes four House members have resigned. It discusses campaign attention, veteran involvement, and upcoming nomination filing deadlines in March for the primary in June. Governor Blue’s Eldora fence proposal faces doubt as a preferred fix wanes.

Senate House of Representatives O. J. Kirketey Adame Taylor H. Sam Love Bridgewater Adair Madison Frank Martin Scott County House James A. Cowan What Cheer Keokuk County Joe F Gardner Waverly Bremer County Henry W. Wormley Kingsley Plymouth County John J. Swaner Iowa City Johnson County Iowa Herbert Brownell New York National Republican Kelly Chicago Towans United States

Onion Harvest Guide Uses Leafy Tops

When onion necks shrivel and leaves fall, onions are ripe for harvest. Pulling green onions requires washing bulbs while keeping water off the green tops to avoid soggy stalks.

Fragmented note on window sills and pots protection

A fragment mentions old fur rubbers placed under flow er gals on window sills to protect the gieavel anchor the pots in plate. The garbled text references protective items and plant or pot arrangements without clear names or dates.

Local visitors visit multiple households in Clermont area

Mrs Leo Foels and Fern Fried erich visited in the Walter Fritz and Emil Schneider homes Monday afternoon. Helen Gress and Teddie Askelson of West Union spent Tuesday afternoon of last week at the Claude Gress home. Mr and Mrs Thos Wetherbee of Hawkeye spent Monday evening in the Richard Griebenow home.

Leo Foels Fern Friederich Walter Fritz Emil Schneider Helen Gress Teddie Askelson West Union Claude Gress Mrs. Thos. Wetherbee Hawkeye Richard Griebenow

Ironing Tips for Bedspreads and Chenille Spreads

Iron bedspreads along the long direction to prevent distortion. Chenille and candle wick spreads require no ironing, simply shake out and brush when dry.

Varied Climate in North Carolina Shifts Across Elevations

North Carolina shows the state's varied climate with a temperature swing of about 20 degrees between mountain peaks and the seaboard. The region’s diverse geography drives distinct seasonal patterns, influencing local weather and living conditions across different areas.

North Carolina America

Local Residents Gather for Weekend Visits Across Town

Granid Meadow News reports Anita Olson and others visiting Richard Olson home on Friday while Alvin Halverson Ronald and Thelma uyngans joined Arthur Olson and Verner Anderson households over the weekend. Receptions at Martin, Olson and Holm homes occurred Sunday with several families dining together. A Victory Bond meeting convened Monday at the Harry Helgerson residence and eggs discussion notes blood spots in eggs are hereditary with recommendations to cull persistently affected birds.

Anita Olson Richard Olson Alvin Halverson Ronald Arent Arthur Olson Thelma Uyngans Verner Anderson Helen Reichert Selmer Holm Willard Martin Chas, Odegard Nickols Martie Martin Amundson Victor Roger Ames Olson Clifford Larson Leo Larson Harry Helgerson Karen Olivia Olson

Iron bottom piece extends life of dairy washing tanks

A piece of galvanized iron cut and bent to fit the tank bottom will lengthen the life of the tank bottom many times over and save many costly repairs. This simple precaution protects the iron from wear and corrosion during utensil washing.

Margarine Flavor Comes From Cultured Skim Milk

The article notes margarine is largely made from deodorized vegetable oils and that its distinct taste is mainly provided by pasteurized cultured skim milk.

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