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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1941

Page

3

Liquor Problem Drops Up at Least Once Each Year

A continued discussion notes liquor issues rising yearly amid Iowa finance concerns. It cites estate shares of a building and loan association stock exceeding state bank assets by 100000 dollars, and equaling twenty five million dollars above Iowa’s agricultural value. A nationwide figure headlines the Des Moines meeting of Iowa Democratic women October 22-23 with Senator Everett McFarland of Arizona as headliner.

Building and Loan Association Iowa Democratic Des Moines Oectober Everett ‘McFarland Arizona Senate

Future Farmers at 14th FFA Convention in Kansas City

The Future Farmers of America holds its 14th annual convention in Kansas City Missouri with 200 plus vocational agriculture students from 50 Iowa departments expected to attend. Iowa delegates include Irvin Nathlich and Donald Long leading a large officer roster and multiple competition teams.

Future Farmers Town Farm State Future Farmers of America Kansas City FFA Iowa Irvin Nathlich Mapleton Donald Long Sac City Lee Wagoner Clarinda David Noller Sigourney Herbert Hoover Oskaloosa George Helmers Sibley Walker Monticello W. M. Wescoat Des Moines HT. Hall American Farmer Willard Klein Iowa Falls Kenneth Randolph de Witt Hal W. Speers Jesup Rock Island Educational Award Glen Foster Ames Burlington Educational Award Lyle Falk Vernon Baumgarten Junior Brown Charles Downs St. Charles Wayne Strong William Sayre Wayne Swegle Indianola Ray Cochrane Earl Mikels Centerville Bob Curtis Wayne Moore Donald Stansbury Chariton Norbert Wilson Robert Wilson Leland Carlisle Elliott Maurice Barlean Douglas Ramsey Charles McKern Tammy

Governors Swan Song Address and Highway Patrol Study

Des Moines dispatch notes the governor plans a study on expanding the highway patrol to inform the next legislature. He clarifies no executive power to add patrolmen exists, stressing it remains a legislative prerogative. The piece lists various county names and student teacher representatives connected to the delegation network.

Desy Moines Highway Patrol

Clermont School News Highlights Class Activities Across Grades

The Clarke Clermont school reports weekly notes across grades one through twelve. Primary room pupils learn with 31 dental cards, and Miss Hogg reads Robinson Crusoe to the younger classes while making Halloween decorations. Fifth and sixth grades study British possessions in Africa and Asia, Iowa history, and science on living things. A field hike to view a moving bridge occurred Friday. Lorraine Kittle son won the spelling contest. several others were runners up. Seventh and eighth grades report perfect attendance with a Flat Rock hike and health booklets. High school discusses declamatory work and planning the November 14 Huckleberry Finn play with a full cast list.

Gutcher Miss Hogg Terry Mullens Gary Conner Africa Asia Iowa Europe New World Rover Boys Great Lakes Lorraine Kittleson Evelyn Gerleman Gloria Buraas Mary Tschantz David Appelman Norene ‘Amundson Kenneth Amundson Arslene Gilbert Norman Sampson Flat Rock Gerald Aanes Huckleberry Finn Earl Aanes Jim Clarence Amundson Sally Helen Halverson Emeline Grangerford Lorraine Follett Silas Phelps Stern Frederick Appelman Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Walter Becker Joanna Wilck Barnabetta Olson Mary Jane Wilck Joanna Patsy Anderson King Kenneth Olson Duke Eugene Thorson Becky Thatcher Tom Blanche Johnson

High School Rings Photos Cheer Leaders Elected

Juniors bought class rings and seniors ordered announcements last Wednesday. The student body spent about half an hour Wednesday afternoon watching the bridge move. Stamp photos arrived Thursday and most are satisfactory. Cheer leaders chosen were Madonna Trudo Norma Cooley and Marvin Larson from the tryouts. Music class went to Elgin Thursday and sang over the loud speaker at the Baptist church. The music solos recital is next Tuesday at the high school auditorium with Prof. Hendricks as critic and the band providing entertainment. No admission. a collection at the door.

Polly Sawyer Tom Norma Cooley Madonna Trudo Marvin Larson Elgin Baptist Church Theo Ressler Strawberry Point Hendricks

Local visitors and farewells dot Clermont scene

Clermont residents hosted and met visitors from Waterloo Iowa City and Decorah over the weekend. Families such as Lubke Brandt Lange and Wells hosted relatives while others like Schissel Gress and Erickson joined college events and hospital updates.

Loftsgard Family Guests at Meyer Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard and family were guests in the Roy Meyer home Sunday. The report notes a pleasant family visit with shared time and conversation reflecting a cordial community gathering.

Chester Gilbert Loftsgard Roy Meyer

Brainard Social Notes Show Many Visits and Church Events

Brainard residents and guests visited each other in numerous Sunday and midweek gatherings. Families listed include Becker Peters Sullivan Rowland and Peterson, Kerr Helms Mays Nutting and others enjoyed dinners, picnics, and suppers in fellow homes. Church notes report Sunday school at 10 oclock led by Rev. A E Burroughs.

Joe Peters Louis Becker Chas. Peters Wm. Sullivan Kenneth Rowland Darla Peterson Hawkeye Wm. Kerr Robert Kerr H. W. Helms Clive Helms Marshall Helms Raymond Mays Christina Hoover Elgin George Boyle Sidney Nutting Melvin Nutting Myron Frank Lyon E. R. Nutting Oran Nutting Lorenz Hope Wm. Nutting Peggy Bob Helms Jo Ann Jimmie Davis Cleve Erhardt Reuben Howard Bonnie Eva Leo Ruth Boyer Wilson Patterson Laura Harold Learn Beatrice Boyer Junia Cummings Waterloo Donald Bob Geraldine Platz Cresco Vern Boyer Betty Powers S. S. Patterson Richard Johnston West Union Nutting Herman Boyer Frank Harnhouse John Barnhouse Clermont Brainard A. E. Burroughs

Oak Grove social notes report Sunday and weekly visits

Oak Grove residents list multiple gatherings with family friends. Mr and Mrs Thos Howard hosted Archie Howard and others. Silas Wilson and Carol visited Salome Thoman. extended families including Howard, Wilson, Buroden, Baker, Leuchtenmacher, and Powell called on various homes. Carol Wilson returned from Great Lakes furlough. local visits to El kader Prairie du Chien and West Bend noted.

Thos. Howard Archie Silas Wilson Prairie du Chien Sid Walters Clifton Powell H. B. Gilson Geo. Larson Postville Roy Leuchtenmacher

Grand Meadow People Visit Homes Sunday and Monday

Local residents including Mr. and Mrs Glen Nygaard and families,, Mrs Julia Landsgard, Archie Johnson, Mrs Willard Martin and family, Mrs Mina Olson and others spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in nearby towns. Several visits occurred at the Bert Lyngans, Jens Johnson, Selmer Holm, Clarence Olson, and Vernon Olson households.

Glen Nygaard Glendal Pauline Julia Landsgard Bert Lyngans Archie Johnson Chicago Willard Martin LaVerley Adrian Jens Johnson Clermont Helen Reinhart Selmer Holm Arthur Amundson Clarence Olson Walter Lundy Dale Vernon Olson Decorah Mina Olson Lloyd Agnes Robert Wharram

Community Guests and Gatherings Across Local Homes

Readers note a series of Sunday and weekend visits across Stanley and nearby areas. Joan and Mrs. Willard Martin hosted and visited with relatives, while Ervin Olson spent time with kin. Dozens of families—including Olson, Nelson, Skaren, Levi, Anderson, Gisleson, Kittleson, and Halverson—shared dinners and visits at multiple homes. Clarence Kittleson returned from Camp Claiborne as part of a rural family gathering. Marilyn Olson was listed as ill and absent from school.

Irene Monroe Waterloo Laui Monroe W. R. Blake Manchester Noble Young Arthur Arend Gerald Gutcher Brady Paulson Josephine Wells Walter Lundy Dale Henry Olson Leonard Vernon Olson Phyllis Gress Davenport Harold Gress Claude Gress Cedar Falls J. A. Erickson Loyce Clifford Kittleson St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Irene Erickson St. Olaf Fred Cline Joe, Brorby Marguerite Rogers Dubuque Dorothy Brorby Annie Pattison Oran Miller Independence Fred Tschantz August Yearous and Stanley Wadens Bess Tschantz McGregor Lansing Wm. Larrabee Iowa Federated Clubs Martin Nelson Study Club R. V. Brandt Federated Clubs Man- 4 Joan Arthur Olson Willard Martin Buddy Wilma Jutla Landsgard Ervin Olson Ed Johnson Ole Amundson Elmer Nelson Elgin Anton Skaren Oscar Levi Ruth Anderson Lavanda Geraldine Andrew Anderson Genevieve Lydia Thorson Ole Gisleson Henry Kittleson Clarence Camp Claiborne Carolyn Erickson Julia Sandagar Marilyn Olson Jens Johnson Lars Larson Homs Alvin Halverson Ronald Emmet Henkes Giard John Erickson Clara Blookhus Kittleson Mary Kay Swenson Carmen Swenson Decorah Hospital H. H. Gilbertson Hilder Michael, Jr Harlan Block Alfred Walterson Brockhus Olaf-Berg Edgar Kimball Amanda Buraden Arlene Lester Tope Harvey Tope Festina Lawrence West Yvonne Otto Blockhus Fern Friederich Orville Berg Amanda Nesteby Olaf Berg Albert Thorson Belle Belerson Orlando Kittleson

Social notes from Decorah area gathered for neighbors

County Line News details visits and hospitality among Decorah families. Resident Amanda Nesteby hosts and visits occur with Halverson, Kimball, Berg, Amundson, Reierson, Blockhus, Olson, and Tope households. Lydia Reierson undergoes appendectomy in Decorah hospital. several friends and relatives share meals and attend events at local homes and church gatherings.

Carl Blockhus Clara Carl Halverson Amanda Nesteby Postville Henry Anderson Oscar Gilley Maynard Ole Reierson Almer Amundson Vernon Anderson Amy Gilbertson Ardis Groth Lavern Opal Larson Michael Blockhuys, Jr Norma Blockhus Reierson H. H. Gilbertson Millard Alfred Walterson Adolph Buroden LeRoy Minn Milo.Halverson Bert Bruckner National Louisa Martie Lydia Joe Wander Mildred Thorson Decorah Hospital Lydia Reierson Clarence Olson Martin Amundson Herbert Blockhas Lawrence West Home Amanda Buroden Clifford Olson Lester Tope Clifford Kittleson

Apartments on Main Street Convert Store to Trio of Rentals

Mrs. Mary Haas is converting a former produce station on Main Street into a three apartment building with modern conveniences for tenants. William Nelson oversees carpentry and built-in fixtures. all three units have already been rented. IPUBLIC. Joe Quinn, pilot linked to George Hopkins' drop at Devil's Tower, was once a Whittemore youth. Iowa and Lilacs notes Mrs. Ray Simmons of Marengo showing October lilac blossoms. Funds raised in under a month total $1,200 toward the church purchase price. John Hayward of Battle Creek slipped and fell into a store window in Ida Grove. a shard narrowly missed him, he was stunned but unharmed. Floyd Biggart, Riverside cemetery caretaker at Anamosa, reports bagging over 800 moles this summer with 10 traps in place. Ida Grove residents watching two men repair a chimney 180 feet up decide they do not envy them.

Mra Mary Haas Ed Olson Wm. Nelson Joe Quinn George Hopkins Devil’s Tower Whittemore Iowa Lilacs Ray Simmons Marengo Dwwa John Hayward Battle Creek Ida Grove Hayward Floyd Biggart Riverside Anamosa

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