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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
3
A brief notice highlights a member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association, noting professional affiliations, possible membership status, and ongoing commitment to journalism standards. No event dates or specific individuals are named in the accessible text.
The text notes governors and state officials are repeatedly asked to donate to various funds and buy tickets, a pressure that many public figures struggle to handle. It argues high officials would likely give away salaries to meet every request, highlighting a common diplomatic challenge faced by politicians when approached by charity solicitors.
Clermont school's Armistice Day program in the auditorium at 10 o clock, a half holiday in the afternoon, and a well attended junior play Huckleberry Finn directed by Mr Overgaard. Basketball season opens Fri Nov 21 with Clermont Commanders vs Monona Bulldogs. Nov 25 home games vs West Union for boys and IC for girls. Pencil sale funds entire season, pencils at 5 cents. Birthdays noted for Mary Ann Martin Jimmie Wright and Sylvia Larson.
The 1st and 2nd graders dramatized a story from the Elson Basic reader and workbook. Gladys Peterson shared "Tobytown" and Miss Hogg read it aloud. The class made potato turkeys for Thanksgiving and copied a Thanksgiving story into a booklet.
Clermont trimming Elgin in an Elgin Tuesday afternoon game, with a rematch set for Clermont gym Friday. Also notes winter cold, dance music by Kelly Bros harp orchestra, travel for health, student attendance, a senator's visit, and a fall accident to Dr. F Becker with no broken bones.
Concrete foundation blocks stand above the water line as workmen raise posts to support the forms for a concrete arch. Excavation for end foundations remains unfinished and requires drilling. Castle Construction Co. rebuilding the Central States plant tearing down the mill section and laying floor for a new warehouse.
A recent storm in Cherokee cut telephone lines for days, leaving only police radio contact via Storm Lake. A short wave transmitter was deployed to reach the Storm Lake station due to all lines being down.
Amazeute Henderson and Mrs. Jane Kula were initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star at a Saturday ceremony on November 15. Their parents and relatives assisted as officers and guests included Ruth Claxton and several West Union and Fay ette attendees. The girls received a small gold emblem of the order after the ceremony.
The local Red Cross met at Farmers Savings Bank to outline plans for this year’s campaign, open from November 11 to November 27. They will sponsor a school dental program again, led by a committee of J. F. Miller, Geo. Belschner, Mrs. Louise Miller, Mrs. Louie Olson, Mrs. R. V. Brandt, and Mrs. Dan Burke.
The Luther League of the West Clermont church held a Sunday evening gathering led by Rev. E E Ramsey. Ray Vasby and Arienz Johnson read papers while Lorraine Osterhus sang All Will Be Well. The service ended after offering and the closing hymn Bless Be the Tie That Binds.
Clermont Valley Creamery undertakes remodeling of its refrigeration with new brine tanks and a blower. The improvement aims for higher efficiency and reduced operating costs.
Dr. R V Brandt attended a dental meeting in Cedar Rapids. Dedrick family moved into Mrs G Roland home. Several residents visited relatives in West Bend Ossian and West Union. Amarette Henderson spent weekend in Clermont with Henderson family. Dan Carpenter and Mrs Krueger observed birthdays at Otto Krueger home. Visitors from Camp Claiborne La. spent weekend with Gilbert Anderson families. Local hunters went to Osage for pheasants. Francis Foley left for Ketchikan Alaska for naval base work. Olson Mark family dinner guests and wedding attendance noted.
Janet Olson visits Fayette kin as many families host and dine together. Numerous transients attend events from Decorah to Canoe, with Iowa MInnesota game at Iowa City and hospital visits in Cedar Falls and Oelwein. Residents travel to West Union Riceville Castalia Elma and Monona for meals, plays, and family gatherings.
A pendicitis patient has returned home and is doing well. James Calahan of Dubuque visited the Frank Fay home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Floyd Bigler and family of Cedar Falls visited the Fred Bigler home Thursday. Mrs Otto Vasby and Mrs Nels Reinertson visited Anna Paulson Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harry Vauslin and Gladys visited Gerhard Halverson Friday evening. Want ads get results.
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