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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
3
A Clermont Iowa notice states membership in the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. It notes second class mail status under the 1852 act, with Fayette County postal filing details.
Gov elect Blue outlines plans to visit Iowa state institutions while urging continued war bond support. He targets $178 million in Series E bonds, noting Christmas timing and prior drives, and urges every Iowan to buy an extra bond. Rumors swirl about Guy Gillette’s political future and potential candidacy in 1946.
Former lieutenant governor John K. Valentine, now an officer in the Navy, hints at a possible 1948 Democratic ticket inclusion if war ends before next election. G. G. Jeck of Atlantic expected to become federal patronage chief for Iowa as Senator Gillette relinquishes office to Governor Hickenlooper.
State house reporters vent discontent as an interim committee bars access to several meetings. They note that only appropriation talks allow closed sessions, contrasting with 1939 GOP open door era when Republicans seized the House and pledged openness.
Frances J. Lenius sues David Lenius for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. Married Oct 12, 1944, she seeks support money permanent alimony attorney fees and costs and support for child after birth. C D Mercer sues H P Hancock for 267.28 for medical services rendered over years with interest and costs.
Robert K. Stoneman ordered to appear in court for contempt of court by disobeying orders. Appearance date set by presiding judge M. M. Cooney for November 30. Names listed include Harry Simpson Otha B. Lantz and Betty Cline among Clermont Elgin Wa dena Clermont.
Clermont notes celebrate Miss Carpenter’s birthday with friends at the Henry Olson home and gifts. Local visits include Nutting family from Fresno and various calls on residents. The Ladies Aid meets Feb 29 at Louise Miller home to hear current events and a program on Present Navy Leaders. Proceeds from a Nov 18 food sale totaled 18 dollars.
International Shoe Co sues Judgement Demanded defendant J OBrien of Oelwein for 967.29 plus interest and costs on a November 7 1938 note failing monthly installments. Divorce Decree Granted Mary Helen Haugstad divorced Ole A Haugstad now in US Army for cruelty and nonremarriage within a year.
Lancaster Wisconsin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs B C Henderson. Mrs Lucian Appelman visited Volga with her mother Mrs Henry Whitford. Mr and Mrs Frank Stones of Oelwein dined with the Wm Burrow family. Numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs Glen Kirkestue Mr and Mrs Fred Burrow Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson Mr and Mrs Walter Vinton Sharon and Mr and Mrs Lavern Kinsel of Wadena called at the Burrow home Sunday afternoon.
Potato growers will receive a ceiling price ensuring the same annual return as a year ago and about 17 cents above the legal minimum per hundred weight for early white potatoes. Consumers will pay roughly the same retail prices as last season. New ceiling price lists for retailers will reflect changes in dry groceries and be sent to retailers to help track price shifts.
Light naptha will be brought under rationing control effective November 20 in 15 Midwestern states to curb illegal use as motor fuel. The move targets a prevalent practice and aims to ensure better value shoes follow from relaxed restrictions on low cost rationed footwear for men women and children.
Facilities of the nation's grain beverage distillers will not be needed during January for making industrial alcohol. Distillers will return to industrial work after the January pause.
Continued high military demands for nitrogen reduce supplies for U S farms. The February 1948 report notes limited availability of fertilizer nitrogen as wartime production winds down, impacting agricultural plans and crop planning nationwide.
Quickly cool hot foods and cover them before refrigeration. Keep milk eggs and egg dishes clean cold and covered. Put canned milk in the ice box after opening. Do not wash eggs before storage. Use a hydrator if available to store eggs securely.
United States labor department studies show that wool goods move from low income buys to higher demand as income rises above subsistence. A high national income favors the wool industry while price strongly shapes consumer choice. The future price gap between natural and synthetic fibers could become more significant as quality differences narrow.
Farmers advised to treat sweet potato seed stock with a disinfectant before bedding to curb seed born diseases and protect subsequent crops. The guidance emphasizes proper sanitation practices for healthier germination and yield.
Charged in juvenile court for breaking and entering rural schools near Oelwein and Arlington, placed in temporary custody of Sheriff A. J. Kutachat. County Home attendants announced Monday that Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schulte of Elkader signed a one year contract to serve as superintendent and matron at Fayette County Home, term to begin Jan 1, 1945, after ten years at Clayton County Home.
Clerk Herbert D. Klammer reports marriage licenses issued during the past week. On Nov. 16 Elmer L. Nelson Cler mont and Ruth Eckhart Oelwein were licensed, along with Clarence B. Kittelson and Helen An.
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