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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
4
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor and member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association, signaling active involvement in regional and national journalism circles.
Iowa coverage discusses governor travel debates highlighting criticism whether frequent travel is good or bad. It notes historic patterns of state leaders and cites a 3,500 pound medical and dental shipment from the health department to New York for overseas reconditioning, aided by 487 groups and 151 communities from 21 areas.
Iowa to host a war prison camp at Algona accommodating about 3,000 prisoners with a 600 man guard force and eight officers on a 296 acre site formerly an airport. Construction may start within a month and cost around 2 million dollars. The plan is part of a nationwide effort by the Medical and Surgical Relief Committee of America.
Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper moves to strengthen ties with the American Legion by naming Dan O'Brien of Des Moines as private secretary, succeeding the late Leo Custer of Cedar Rapids who formerly held the post. the appointment follows the past Iowa department commander’s service.
The notice outlines ration calendar deadlines for Class A and B tires, vehicle inspection periods, and fuel coupon expirations. It also covers blue and red stamps validity, sugar and meat ration details, salvage hosiery guidance, and a domestic accident report about Mrs. Fowler missing the county fair after a fall at home.
Clarence Reierson stayed at the Willard Martin home while Velma Reierson visited the Ole Reierson house. Arlene Amundson and Lavon Casten became teachers at Larrabee and Fay schools. Georgine Kluss and Beverly Kluss visited Ames Olson. Many Iowa schools begin the term short handed as men join wartime service and women seek higher paying jobs.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Will Crowe returned from the Postville hospital and friends wish her a swift recovery. Josh Shipton traveled 1300 miles from Inverness Montana in his Ford to return home. Mrs A Nordhus and family left for Milwaukee to be away about a week. Thelma Bergit visited the Henderson home. she plans to teach in Volga this year after leaving Clermont schools. Clermont schools begin September 9. faculty still being filled due to resignations. A campaign urges Iowa to buy more war bonds in the Third War Bond drive starting in September to meet a 193 million dollar quota. A cow on the Orlo Hafner farm near Guthrie Center injured a leg in a hole while returning from pasture. rescue involved a wrecker and lengthy hours, with the leg needing amputation.
The Sheldon Park Commission plans an auction in September to sell the old grandstand on the former fair grounds, aiming to liquidate assets from the site. Endorsed by local authorities, the plan seeks bids from interested buyers.
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