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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1965

Page

4

WANTED ADS AND SALE OFFERS FROM ECHO OFFICE

Classified blurbs advertise typing pads printing offers wedding invitations and announcements monogrammed items and office equipment for sale at Echo office Clermont West Union and Bella Plaine Minnesota. Includes hand-picked names for sale items and sewing machine with payments.

Abie Curb Summitter Jew Clermont Albert Butikofdic Butler Bins Sys& Buildings Carpenter & Kraft West Union Bob Swales West_ Union Sl&le Apkins Produs Vion Echo Office Echo SS Mg Echo Toe Senger Bella Plaine Minnesota Moss Rew

Card of Thanks Thanking local helpers after hospital stay

Gary Fehlhafer expresses gratitude to friends relatives and visiting pastors for support during illness. He thanks Elkader Hospital doctors and staff and acknowledges care from Tabitha American Legion Auxiliary Woman’s Missionary Union and grandparents for caring for younger siblings. God bless you.

Theder Hospital Gross and Banzhart Elkader Hospital Quinton Clark Tabitha American Legion Auwiliary Woman’s Missionary Union Ed Boleyn Gary Fehlhafer

Arbitration board urged to settle heating workers dispute

The arbitration board is sought to resolve the conflict between contractors and local 74 of the IA Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers. Governor’s quick appointment could benefit the public, opposing a Europe tour. State board plans to quit farming at four mental health institutes and sell assets. Governor Hughes shifts stance on candidate endorsements, aiming to align with Democratic Party programs and seek agreement for a primary election.

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Iowa Europe Farrell State Board of Control Harold Hughes Democratic State Central Committee Hughes Democratic Party Democratic Lex Hawkins

Sell it with a Want Ad HOMELITE saw offer

An advertisement styled line promoting a HOMELITE saw as trouble free, pitched by Hlinger Tractor Service in West Union with the phone number 422-5281 to contact for the deal. The fragment reads like a classified want ad urging purchase and service details.

Carl Moore West Union Elgin Sement Joan Ay Vince Bartunek Carl Gehr Wadena Homelite Hlinger Tractor Service

Used Farm Machinery Ad With Prices and Parts

Practically new equipment offered including Gehl chopper for forage harvester two row corn head and sickle bar plus J D chopper with corn head. Listed items show various prices such as 2106 495 295 and 350 and other figures like 2800 and 195. Firm deal terms and availability not specified.

Ealers J. D

Hughes Hawkins Feud Denial Amid Poll Endorsement Talks

The two political figures claimed no feud despite their public gestures. Hughes favors endorsing only one candidate but would back policy compromise. Hawkins notes closer alignment than appears. A 34 page Hoover and West Branch booklet marked Hoover’s posthumous birth anniversary with a Nixon–Eisenhower planned observance. Taxes cite a $415,000 gain from a gasoline tax uptick. the 1965 legislature allowed collection on inventories. Legion chief Weichman, elected unopposed, attended by Gov Hughes who warned against relying on paper peace against Communist aggression. Welfare board moves to license nursing custodial homes and cap payments at $72.30 monthly after November.

Hughes Hawking Sone Conedorsement Hughes - Hawkins Hawkins Roover Hert Hoover West Branch Hoover Richard Nixon Eisenhower Paul Franzenburg Iowa Legion David Wieichman Newhall American Legion Sioux City Weichman Legionaries United States State Board of Social Welfare State Department of Health

Iowa Workforce Climbs in June Exceeding Seasonal Forecasts

The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports a June workforce of 4,228,900, up 85,600 from May and 13,400 above the June 18st level, signaling stronger-than-expected labor activity. Overnight guests include the Richard Wohl family from Detroit and locals in Dubuque. social visits feature the Gordon Mosay and Leo Schori households with multiple relatives in attendance.

Towa Employment Security Commission Iowa

Neighborhood Birthday Club Meeting at Mrs Knudison Home

A Neighborhood Birthday Club gathering honored Mrs. Laurence Knudison at her home with attendees including Mrs. Merle Clark, Clermont. Mrs. Robert Medberry, Lori and Carol. Mrs. Leonard and Luann. Mrs. Belva and Dale DeSart. Alice Rioss and Mrs. Libbie Larson.

Ane Tuv Laurence Knudison Merle Clark Clermont Robert Medberry Lori Carol Leonard He Luann Belvan Dale DeSart Alice Rioss Libbie Larson

Mrs Dennis Meyer Hosts Story Hour in August

Mrs Dennis Meyer presented a story hour to three children featuring a finger puppet tale. The event was the last story hour of the summer season as the August 17 session was canceled due to Children’s Day at the Fayette County Fair.

Wmrs Dennis Meyer Fayette County Fair

Elgin Local News Social Guests at Thomas Pollock Home

Past week visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gehring and family from Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Orran Bane Jr and family, Lori and Bret, Mrs. Orran Bane Sr, Melinda and Brian Wenger, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hood and Mrs. Bert Hood from Independence, Al Parker of Volga, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Medberry and kin. Gordon Pollock hosted Sunday dinner for relatives. Recent supper guests at George Butikofer home included Mr. and Mrs. Levi Frieden, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Braker, Alta and Clarence Thoman, and Will Butikofer. Quincy residents visited Friday.

Thomas Pollock Carl Gehring Orran Bane Lori Bret Waterloo Melinda Brian Wenger Edgar Hood Bert Hood Independence al Parker Volga Glen Medberry Gordon Pollock George Butikofer Levi Frieden Andrew Braker Alta Clarence Thoman Will Butikofer Quincy Ill George Butikefer

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