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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor for the Cler mont area in Fayette County Iowa. The notice lists her affiliations with the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association and notes post office mailing as second class matter.
Republicans outnumber Democrats in the Iowa legislature as veterans and newspaper colleagues populate both chambers. The piece notes Arch W. McFarlane and A. H. Avery as long-serving lawmakers, Mae A. Lynch as the lone female Democrat, and three publisher-editors among journalists in the House. It explains Governor Wilson’s swearing-in timing and discusses wartime views on marriage with surveys from Wallaces' Farmer and Iowa Homem stead, highlighting differing opinions by gender and a bachelor’s quip.
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission imposes a 12 quart monthly limit per permit with no more than four quarts of rum or gin, effective Nov 1. Wine is exempt. Only 40,000 of 160,000 permits can obtain this ration due to supply, while state allotments have been cut by distilleries.
The district reports on World War Africa news and Allied success. Students heard Mr Kurth’s voice recording. Alumni beat the high school in a 23 to 21 basketball game on Wednesday November 11. Next home games are Friday November 20 against Monona. The home declamatory contest on Friday November 13 named winners in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous categories. Stanton Halverson visited November 12 to discuss Navy life. No school November 13 due to gas rationing preparations. Resster attended Fayette County Schoolmasters Club meeting November 12.
Primary First and Second Grades Mary Ann Martin Leo Riegel and Sylvia Larson celebrated birth day anniversaries at school last week. Richard Wenrich will leave with his grandparents to California and a farewell party is planned in his honor. Ellen Kneeland Marguerite Sullivan Betty Westpfahl Wanda Lou Wilson Romona Olson and Ralph Kneeland achieved perfect spelling in class.
First grade pupils have shown strong interest in spelling and began a spelling lesson last week. The class has started making Pilgrim dolls and enjoys the activity.
Third and Fourth Grades Oran Shipton Ruth Westpfahl Beverly Grossman Evelyn Krueger Kathryn Larson Carol Ressler and Judy Swenson received perfect spelling grades during the past Evelyn Krueger passed out treats Tuesday She was eight years old Albert Schave was absent one day last week.
Mrs Tillie Swenson moved into the former Henry Walker house after it was vacated by Mr and Mrs Hugo Hackmann who moved to West Union. Mrs Orlando Kittleson and several relatives visited Lime Springs and towns in Minnesota before returning Monday. Others spent time visiting relatives in Volga Ossian Des Moines and local homes, with many calling on Mrs Anna Anfinson and meeting Lana Low Larson.
Earn about 3000 per year with no investment required. Some men have 25 to 150 customers and average 4500 yearly income. Seeks men in good health ages 45 to 69. Write to Box 176 Enterprise Clermont. local manager will respond.
Residents hosted and entertained relatives and guests from West Union Belmond and Dubuque over the weekend. The roster included Mrs Leonard Larson Mrs Martin Anderson Chrystal Eleanor and Mrs Earl Kloster with callers from W Schweinerus home. Dr G E Jorgenson and grandson Richard Wenrich joined Sunday dinner at H A Lubke home and Alfred Baechler plus Dr Jorgenson party visited Cedar Rapids then Hollywood. Rev Axel Shepveland temporary Clermont pastor hosted Belmond visitors and Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson Doris dined with G O Anderson. Others visiting or hosting included Ole Kirkestue at daughter Henry Anders ons east of Clermont George W Larson Kathryn Gottfred Pfister Elgin and Millard Larson Alton Staff Kenneth Walter Martie crew at Luana. Mrs Laura Holt spent time with daughters John Sampson and Immanuel Larson. Louie Cashman family and Gertrude Schwiekerath spent weekend with Elma relatives. Richard Crowe at Loras Academy returned to Dubuque. Union Church Guild met with Armis tice Day program led by Dan Carpenter. More Clermont News on Last Page.
New Guinea action shifts as American troops descend a gang plank to reinforce forces opposing invading Japanese troops. The reinforcement aims to bolster a push against Japanese advances and safeguard allied positions.
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