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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
3
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The state faces housing strains as veterans return. Spencer sends for movable houses and Ames uses trailers on campus. Iowa considers dormitories at three colleges. Rankin reopens opinions on legality. A 1946 state fair hinges on a definite date. Possible political bids include Sewell Allen and Walter Bease as candidates in the Democrats and Republicans.
Town Insurance Commissioner Charles R. Fischer urges Iowans to report solicitations for oil stock or securities not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, noting a crime under the blue sky laws. Aero nautical director Lester Orcutt probes aviation laws across 47 states, finding some tax aircraft. Town salary lists show delays. Red Book official register postpones to early 1946.
Edwin C. Olson born April 23 1886 in Clermont son of Charles and Anna Olson. Married Emma Knudsen May 1 1906. five daughters Magdalen Eva Vergie Levers Dotty. Lived in Clermont, ran cafe and grocery then produce business. janitor at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Died November 21 in Iowa City after heart attack at age 59. Survived by widow, daughters, ten grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Services were conducted by local clergy.
The service for Mrs Emma Olson occurred at 1:30 at the Union Sunday school after repairs to Clermont Lutheran church forced services there. Pallbearers included Richard Olson, Harry Stolle, and others. flower girls Delores Olson and Margaret Martin. Interment in Clermont cemetery. Attendees included neighbors from Cedar Rapids to Decorah and St Olaf connections.
Clermont residents report travel and visits over the week. Ralph Triem left Cedar Rapids for Santa Ana to join his wife and visit their son and daughter in law Sgt and Mrs Harold Triem. Mary Cahalan visited Cedar Rapids relatives Wednesday through Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Fay.
Mrs Odimeén Swenson and Mrs Bettina Buraas spent Saturday in Cedar Rapids as supper guests of Mr and Mrs V P Andrew. Thanksgiving dinner guests included the Ruckdashels and Merle Ruckdashel families. Calls and visits span Cedar Falls West Union Elgin Elkader and Milwaukee with multiple Swenson and Rounds family arrivals.
When hanging chenille or candle wick bedspreads to dry, hang them double with the wrong side out. The wind keeps tufting fluffy as it rubs together, preventing matting. Choose a breezy day for washing chenille bedspreads.
Grand Meadow residents hosted and visited numerous neighbors and relatives across the week. Families including Olsox, Olbon, Nesvick, Zandsgard, Odegard, Lyngaas, Reinhart, Erickson, Aanes, Anderson, Nygaard, Lyngaas, Osmundson, Martie, Larson, Loftsgad, Stewart, Helgerson, and Landsgard appear in a string of suppers, afternoons, and Sunday gatherings.
A new synthetic casting sealant, now used on B-29 bombers and other military aircraft, replaces reliance on foreign tung oil for impregnating aluminum and magnesium parts, offering a domestic alternative.
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley were roommates across the hall while attending West Point, sharing early ties that foreshadowed later military leadership.
The city of Topeka Kansas requires all buildings to provide a sufficient number of cuspiders to ensure safety and comply with local codes. The mandate specifies minimum counts based on occupancy and size, with enforcement measures for noncompliance.
A The Iowa Poll shows 60 percent favor a two term limit for governors, 35 percent oppose, and 16 percent undecided. Men favor the limit more than women, with 53 percent of men for and 84 percent against among women. Republicans tilt pro-limit compared with Democrats, reflecting 1944 voting divides.
Advice on cleaning fragile curtains noting they are best dry cleaned and offering home washing tips in a mesh bag with mild lukewarm suds.
A gardening tip notes that harvest timing depends on taste. roots larger than about 1 percent inches across the top may become tough, suggesting harvesting earlier for better texture and flavor.
During summer, hot water systems should be filled to prevent rust on interior surfaces. Fill hot water fur necessary to the level of the highest radiators and steam fur furnaces to the level of the safety valve.
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