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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
4
For sale 200 bales mixed hay and 100 bales straw. Contact Abe Habeger in Elgin or call Mont cler mont.
Lt. Dave Herrick appointed chief as Jesperson steps down amid a dispute over rank. Lt. Cilafr ence Day sues in Polk County, contending Jesperson was appointed contrary to law. Day recalls his own ascent to assistant chief in 1943 and later rank shifts. John Coverdale urges a two cent per gallon gas tax increase to fund Iowa primary road improvements, arguing money should target primary roads. Iowa executive council approves 27,250 for 20 new State conservation commission cars to curb excessive personal travel costs.
Conservation commission seeks bids to sell a four place airplane accused of taxi service use by Akers. Senate and House back a 1.5 million dollar Soldiers Home dormitory in Marshalltown funded from WWI disability reserves, potentially restricted to veterans of that war. LeMars recalls 92 year old Mrs. Peter Miller as long time resident. Iowa Falls reports a new acting postmaster appointment after a husband’s request to drive him to work. Bert Teunissen, 15, recovers from a head gunshot injury with partial paralysis. Eagle Grove area hunter Cliff Simpkins may be champion fox hunter with 13 fox caught aided by camouflage and glasses.
Elgin Iowa March 9 1953 council met at Town Hall with Mayor Falk and four councilmen present. Minutes of prior meeting approved. Bills totaling multiple fund items approved. February salaries and utility costs allowed. Meeting adjourned. Elgin March 23 1953 special session with Capper Dean Muehlethaler Schori present. Hargrave Construction Co film review leads to contract for asphalt paving pending survey. Agreement to purchase and apply about 20 000 gallons of asphalt approved unanimously.
Obedience to basic bicycle safety rules by cyclists reduces accidents. Rules include riding on the right, single file, no stunts, no passengers, obey red lights and signs, avoid hitching to vehicles, and use lights after dark if needed. Emphasizes shared road safety for cyclists and motorists.
A promotional note touts silk fabrics and paper crafts for an elegant home. It highlights four convenient options with rich colors and easy care, inviting readers to envision a refined farmstead layout.
A quip filled snippet shows women choosing single life or practical partnership. A neighbor buys a tape recorder to catch her husband’s habits while an Elgin man notes occasional spats he withholds. A wife asks what to tell her mother to avoid postal trouble.
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