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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
5
Washington reports from Walter Shead describe returning lawmakers confronting the peacetime transition after victory. Public mood shifts from wartime unity to demands for economic reform, full employment, and streamlined government as millions return home by next year.
The Des Moines gathering outlined state and county quotas for the Victory Loan drive set to end by October 29 1945. Iowa officials B J Baumgartner Elgin and Forest Claxton Mayotte County co chairmen Reynolds Zapper Oelwein Mrs G L Hackett West Union and A S Marge county school chairmen attended. Key goals stressed include financing postwar peace aiding returning veterans housing and rehabilitation and purchasing E bonds to curb inflation.
Miss Erma Stannard daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Stannard Volga and Lawrence Lerch were married in a Volga church ceremony The bride has taught at the Lerch school and the groom works on a nearby farm They plan to reside at the Selma Meisner home A wedding dance was held Monday night at the Volga opera house in their honor
The Elgin Canning Co shut down last night with plans to reopen Monday and Tuesday to finish late corn. The pack yesterday matched 1943 totals at 103,000 cases, and any extra could set a new record. Manager Mr Schori called the season very satisfactory for growers and packers alike.
The Guttenberg Canning Company was ordered to pay 3000 for over ceiling sales of canned corn and tomatoes. Overcharges totaled 1000, and judgment reached the maximum penalty of three times the overcharge. The action was brought by the OPA in Mason City federal district court.
The Norway Ladies' Aid of St Olaf marks 75 years while hosting the Decorah Circuit Women’s Missionary Federation fair in observance of its 25th anniversary on Wednesday October 17. A missionary returning from Africa will headline the program. Pullets reach laying production sooner when confined to the laying house rather than roaming.
Barry Traman declares National Newspaper Week marks a deeper significance after victory in war years. He lauds the American free press for resisting subversive attack under a voluntary censorship code and urges editors and publishers to continue as a torch of world peace.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kinney of Lovell Wyoming and Mrs Cora Glen Kinney of Terry Montana visited their former homes last week. They toured Fargo and Waterloo meeting relatives including Ella Earl and Arthur Kinney in a Kinney family reunion. Earl had not seen Elgin in 35 years and Glen last visited 16 years ago. Both families prefer the western states and do not plan to move back.
Torvold Thompson of Wadena, son of Mr and Mrs Thore Thompson, is among liberated Americans awaiting shipment home from a Nagasaki prison camp. He recalled a year without a beating, noting some prisoners were beaten for misunderstanding Japanese commands while forced to work in a Mitsui coal mine.
Home from California Kohler and Creighton Conner arrived last Thursday evening. Kohler came from La, San Francisco, and Creighton from Marin City, Calif. They traveled leisurely and saw sights missed on the way out. Both have worked in war jobs but have not stated future plans. They share the situation with ten to fifteen million other former war workers.
Marion Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting Friday night September 28 at 8 15 at district 8 school in Marion township. The program includes talks and musical numbers and the election of a director. All members and residents are welcome to attend.
Robert Vernon Larson of Elgin, son of Mrs Libbie Larson, has earned Seaman 1/c after training at Great Lakes and service in the Pacific since April. His ship at Fears Harbor awaits orders. Lt Gerald Schori, recently retired from India duty, and wife Denver Cole now reside at 1470 Grant Hotel Denver. S/Sgt Harold K Meyer, Med Det 86th Mi, addressed via Camp Carson. Norris Olson discharged after five and a half years. Maynard Ruroden returned home after European theater service and final point-system discharge. Roy Knight discharged and plans to join wife Ruth Knight in California. Bertram Kurth on a 30-day furlough extended 15 days. reports to Fort Lee, Virginia. Ethel Kohler’s sons Keith in Yokohama and Russell on Marcus Island. peace treaty duty noted. Eugene Habeger changes address to USS Shangri La CV-38 San Francisco. Rex Mulford home on leave after four years eight months service with armored division. Gerald Schori promoted to Captain. family residing at 1470 Grant Hotel, Denver.
Discharged service men seeking GI Bill compensation information are invited to contact B. J. Baumgartner local representative of the American Legion. The appointment was made by local commander Orlin Mason.
Two carloads of road oil arrived last weekend and as soon as the oil crew finishes at New Hampton they will come here to oil the streets. Street Com Kohls has been repairing bad spots around town in preparation for the resurfacing and it's planned to do a more thorough job than formerly. If weather is favorable the work will probably be done next week.
Final Fayette county War Chest plans call for a rally at Fayette High School on October 3. Town and township chairmen will gather to outline the drive to raise over 26000, with Dr. Howard L. Brooks of Boston as guest speaker, courtesy of the Iowa War Chest and National War Fund.
The council condemns illegal rubbish dumping in road banks and urges residents to dispose of waste at designated dumps off the bank. Parents should warn children about the rule. If nuisance continues, dumps may be closed, increasing cleanup costs for the town.
Purchases another farm in Gulsvig boosts total to 400 acres. He recently acquired the Rein hart farm of 189 acres from Upper Iowa University which took possession during the last depression. The Reinhart place joins his 77 acre Wettle son property and the 140 acre home farm to form one contiguous block. Gulsvig will continue to operate the combined holdings.
City council warns residents to dump only beyond the bank and instructs parents to tell children of the rule for dumps in town, urging compliance to maintain order and cleanliness.
Mrs. Rudy Yunker, who sold her home in Elgin, will hold a closing out sale of furniture on Saturday afternoon October 6. Watch for her sale advertisement and list next week.
The report notes hay stocks are the second largest on record, signaling strong feed availability for the upcoming year. Farmers and ranchers may benefit from ample supply and potential price stability as markets prepare for the new season.
The Office of Price Administration reduces wholesale dried beef prices, projecting a consumer savings around 15 cents per pound. Officials stress continued affordability, while market watchers note potential ripple effects across food goods and retail pricing.
The interim legislative committee orders a speedup in building programs at state institutions as of Oct 15, with priority to the $500000 Eldora program. Funds totaling 6872500 were set aside for 15 state institutions and bonds fund earlier appropriations. Plans proceed for four cottages at Eldora, admin building remodels, and expanded occupational therapy facilities as labor and materials allow.
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