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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1943
Page
4
A notice notes that a member of the Iowa Press Association is part of the National Editorial Association and is registered for mailing at Cler mont, Fayette County, Iowa, as second class mail matter.
A feature recalls a G A R office scene and a witty Grand Old Man of the Republic, then shifts to Iowa politics in September. Rep Fred Gilchrist of Laurens plans another bid for Congress in the sixth district, while Sen Hugh Lundy of Albia eyes the lieutenant governor race. Rumors place J J Dolliver of Fort Dodge as a potential GOP rival, with more candidates possibly emerging as the gubernatorial race develops.
Rep Henry Burma, former 1943 house speaker, plans a 1944 campaign with a likely official announcement soon. Lt Gov Robert D Blue of Eagle Grove looms as a strong rival, potentially gaining a head start before Burma declares. Governor Bourke B Hickenlooper’s secretary Dan O'Brien has adapted quickly and drawn broad favorable notice. Union leaders in Des Moines push a bloc-vote strategy for 1944 elections, but teachers’ bloc influence and voter independence at the booth may limit impact.
Tax guidance urges visitors to consult internal revenue staff to file estimates and avoid penalties. Clermont school notes announce flag ceremony, new Beginners Band, fall football practice, and class enrollments with details on grades and teacher activities.
Enrollment totals show 28 pupils in the 5th and 6th grades and 30 in the 7th and 8th grades with several new pupils joining the 7th and a move back into the 6th. Birthdays and party honors appear alongside visits from relatives and local families, plus school beginnings and captains named for grades.
Ariene Johnson and family hosted guests in Waterloo while Ray Garvey and Mae joined from Austin for a few days with Dan Burke. Visitors spent Sunday afternoon in the Fred Bigler and Elizabeth Crowe homes. Elgin guests Bilden family traveled to De tors to help Helen Moe celebrate her birthday. Mary Washburn returned from Elizabeth to assist Paul Wells in Osterdock as he resumes his creamery work. Reuben Gruver of Cedar Rapids visited his mother Mary Gruver, and Judy Nelson from Waterville stayed with Theo Loftsgard's family.
The feed business is described as a war necessity with rising prospects and steady income. No equipment investment is needed. Interested readers are asked to send their name and address to Box 176 for a personal interview with the field manager.
Adlena Johnson and Lillian Hel Vérnon, employed at the defense plant in Waterloo, visited over the weekend returning to their respective homes Saturday and Sunday.
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