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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

3

Iowa Workings of Ballot Confusion Highlighted in State Race

Discussion of two Iowa terms on one ballot, Democratic candidate Harry K. Hagemann in the regular term and Ally Gen. John M. Rankin for the short term, amid broader Senate and House seat battles. Observers debate if dual candidacy affects votes as 29 Senate seats and 108 House seats are contested with numerous GOP and Democratic filings and holdovers. Patrol Public Safety Commissioner Karl W. Fischer outlines staffing for the next Legislature in the same article.

Harry K. Hagemann Waverly Fred D. Everett Tong John M. Rankin Iowa Senate House House of Representatives Dubuque

Iowa patrol criticizes manpower and funding plan

The Iowa patrol faces staffing gaps with 125 men, 17 on driver license work and rest in clerical roles leaving 100 on road patrol. A proposed 500‑man force funded by higher license fees is discussed along with the barracks system to improve efficiency, while current plans await funding and broader adoption.

Fischer Iowa Michigan Indiana

Clermont School News Highlights Classes and New Captains

The eighth grade welcomed Allen Olson from Cresco and Willet Miller led the seventh grade in perfect attendance. Seventh graders include De lores Anderson, Gladys Barnes, Glenice Hangartner, Iris Harris, Donna Loftsgard, Darlene Martin, LeAnna Osmundson, Delores Schupanitz, Gerald Aanes, Alden Anderson, and Dean Kittleson. New cleanliness contest captains were Willet Miller for the eighth and Irvin Scheel for the seventh. Fire prevention week featured talks and a drill by the two grades.

Willet Miller Clarence Sampson Allen Olson Delores Anderson Gladys Barnes Glenice Hangartner Iris Harris Donna Loftsgard Darlene Martin LeAnna Osmundson Delores Schupanitz Gerald Aanes Alden Anderson Dean Kittleson Irvin Scheel Cresco

Clermont Local News Highlights Weekend Visits

Wilma Steinmetz made a brief visit in Dr. Brande's home on Saturday. West Union residents visited Clem Kneeland's high seare in bridge way as the men's bridge club met at James Brurby’s home. Clifton Pringle Frank Pringle and Clayton Pringle traveled to Boone for a day with Arthur Johnson's family. Lucille Lubke from Traer joined John P. Camp's West Union guests for Upper Iowa homecoming. Barbara Berg returned home after visiting Anna Blockhus in West Union. Wayne Abel hosted guests from Litbalt and Elkader, including Will Meyer and Chris Meyer families. St. Ives study club met at J P Sullwin’s. E. Crowe led the discussion The Soul and God.

Wilma Steinmetz BR. V. Brande John Miller West Union Clem Kneeland High Seare Bridge Way J. C. Halvers James Brurby Clifton Pringle Frank Pringle Clayton Pringle Boone Arthur Johnson Lucille Lubke Traer John P. Camp Upper Iowa Anna Blockhus Barbara Berg Nels Gilbert Wayne Abel Will Meyer Ward Litbalt S. D Chris Meyer Elkader J.P. iSullwin EE. J. Crowe God

Miller and Quinns Visit L. A. Kneeland Home

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, both of West Union, spent Sunday visiting in the home of Mrs. L. A. Kneeland in St Paul Minnesota and in the Bid Quinn home.

Alfred Miller Thomas Quinn West Union St. Paul, Minn

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