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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
4
State lawmakers press major cuts to university and agency budgets amid Republican push to trim expenditures. Governor Loveless faces a proposed 1.4 million reduction, lawmaker aims to remove deadwood and shrink personnel. SenateOK faces opposition from some officials.
A debate on a liquor referendum featured a minister lawmaker Judson Perkins of Council Bluffs delivering pig squeals that drew laughs. The measure passed amid the uproar. Gustafson died after a heart attack following years of heart trouble, and the capital laid him in state for two hours. The center of population shifted eight miles since 1940 to near State Center Marshall County. The state auditor urged better accounting as roadbuilding accelerates. The column also lists local events: birthdays, sewing lessons, family visits, and school activities in Volga and nearby towns.
Notice dated March 29, 1957, states Hicks Loan Service Inc amends its Articles of Incorporation. Authorized capital stock set at 100000 dollars, 1000 shares of par value 100 dollars each. Voting rights vest in owners of common stock. J P Gallagher president and W L Hicks secretary.
Bill and Ronnie Phillips and William Smith attended a birthday party at the Walter Boys home on Saturday evening March 30. Games were played and fifteen persons participated.
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