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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
2
Practical guide on common sense linen care addressing hard water and synthetic fabrics plus a town council meeting summary. It covers washing advice, stain removal, and cautions about chlorine bleach, followed by minutes noting bills approved, an application for a cigarette permit, and a decision to table sewer plans for two weeks.
Elgin Iowa council met in special session July 23 1958 to hear the budget estimate with present members Bayle Capper Doan Fauser and Muehlethaler and absent Mayor Schori. They noted notice published July 12 1956 in the Elgin Echo and affidavits on file. with no taxpayers present the estimate was moved for final adoption by unanimous vote. The town clerk R E Kohler attested August 6 1956. Regular session followed with Mayor Schori and councilmen Boyle Capper Dean and Muehlethaler present and Fauser absent.
Mrs Francis Butikofer and Cindy spent the weekend with Fred Butikofer and William Moore in Clint Crooks and John Howard households. Arlington guests included Minnie Bowen and family. Lawrence West hosts Kenneth Larson Allen Dubuque Glen Reierson and Leonard West. Afternoon calls by Cleo Moore family and Merle Clark group. Fort Madison trip to meet Rosalyn visiting in Albuquerque New Mexico. Elsie Popenhagen returns from Oelwein and attends Colleen Vargason Merle Walters wedding at Oelwein Presbyterian Church. Walters is Popenhagen’s nephew.
Auto racing fans anticipate a $15,000 prize at the Iowa State Fair with events from Aug 24 to Sept 2. Highlights include two afternoons of big car races on Aug 24 and 26, two floodlight nights on Aug 30 and 31, state championship ja loopy races on Aug 25, and a 200 lap stock car marathon closing Sept 2. Luncheon guests Friday evening included Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson and others from Fayette, Wadena, Postville, Marion and West Union. The article also notes various local visitations and a wedding in LaCrosse, Japan connection, and return visits to Marion.
Numerous overnight visits and weekend gatherings are listed across Princeville Oelwein and surrounding towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Kieser and Mr. Feucht of Princeville, Mr. and Mrs. Howard of Oelwein, and Shirley Feucht with Arlene Streitmatter, plus visits by the Criders to the McCullys in St Paul and Detroit Lake fishing trip. Several others attend dinners and outings, with trips to Milwaukee, Iowa City, and Waterloo noted along with family visits in Elkader and West Union.
Classified want ads highlight a quick way to buy sell or swap using concise notices. The snippet emphasizes profitable small ads and customer reach, implying practical local commerce benefits.
A farmer is advised to sell minnows other than bass and bluegills and destroy them to improve pond balance. The guidance emphasizes adjusting species to favor desired fish growth and health in a farm pond setting.
A note argues that sparrows and pigeons are carriers of lice and should be screened off the poultry house. The fragment emphasizes preventing spread by birds around the flock and calls for action to limit pest access.
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