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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
4
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Republicans at their judicial convention nominated District Judge J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa to succeed the late Justice William A. Smith of Dubuque who died in June. They renominated Justices Theodore Garfield Ames Ralph A. Oliver Sioux City and Charles F. Wennerstrom Chariton for six year terms. All will be opposed by Democrats in November. Justice Smith's term expires December 31 1960. The vacancy is being filled until the election by Justice Luke Linnan Algona.
Russell Lundy new chairman of the state highway commission says a program to eliminate 18 foot pavement curbing and narrow bridges on primary roads in the Town highway system will be pursued by year end 1962. He also advocates expanding the urban division of the design department to improve liaison with cities and towns.
Mrs. Edwin H. Curtis of Chariton is named president of the Iowa department of the American Legion at the state convention in Des Moines. Mrs. Jack Bouma of Pocahontas becomes vice chairman as Curtis previously served as vice president. Interstate highway projects are slated for August 19 letting in Ames with grading and bridging on I-80 in Adair county and paving in Polk County from Rider to Merle Hay road.
Elgin residents received callers including Earl Dummermuth of Sioux Falls South Dakota and Floyd Knudt of San Leandro California on Sunday. Thursday visitors included Alfred Kirkeberg of Postville and Mr and Mrs John Hellumn and family. George Boyle home hosted weekend guests Lawrence Gehring Jr family Story City and Lyle Granger Racine Wisconsin and Mrs Chloa Lyons.
Mrs Anne A Mitchell asks divine blessing for all children and urges cleansing of despairs hates fears and defeats. She seeks surrender to Gods love and hopes lives will matter beyond self through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Democrat and Republican platforms clash on reapportionment timing and tax policy. Republicans favor higher sales tax to fund state government, while Democrats oppose sales tax hikes and prefer “ability to pay” income taxes. The parties also differ on right to work laws and state labor rules.
Des Moines Iowa, Aug 22 31, the Science of Tomorrow exhibit at the 100th Iowa State Fair features Dr James Van Allen with Explorer Satellite gear. Other displays include Vanguard Jupiter and Loki rockets, satellites, atomic discoveries, and defense missiles.
A light exchange features a suitor explaining he is not wealthy unlike John Jones. The girl replies with affection but asks about John Jones. The conversation turns to a sister who married a man described as a half-wit, with a quip that she loves bargains and could not resist a 50 percent off deal.
The County Conference Board of Fayette County Iowa will meet August 18 1958 at 2 00 PM at Court House Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1 1959 County Assessor 11008 22170 27461 26900 2300 24600 TOTALS 11008 22170 2746 26900 2300 24600 Taxable Valuation Subject to County Assessor levy for year 1957 49821719.00
A young man admits his kiss was a reward for chivalry, prompting a playful retort about workman’s compensation. A camel’s speed is noted as 16 miles per hour while a jackass is described as seldom braying with tail down, adding a humorous animal contrast.
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