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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
4
Car listing highlights a 1952 Plymouth four door in excellent mechanical condition offered at 595.00, compared to the average retail price of 745.00. A strong value headline emphasizes the unbeatable deal and standout condition to attract buyers.
The bureau of internal revenue reports 611 liquor stamps sold in Iowa to clubs and taverns. State officials publicize liquor stamp purchasers and urge enforcement to curb illicit sales. Stamps for 1950 peaked with over 1,500 sold last year as new-year stamps went on sale July 1. Washington uses unmarked patrol cars to boost traffic safety. Gov Langlie notes enforcement as a key factor, but motorists rarely see officers, drawing criticism.
The Iowa state tax commission has ordered 2,400,000 sets of printed income tax forms for next year at a total cost of $3,465. It will also provide paper and envelopes to printing contractors handling the job.
Fragmentary note describes women paying Mere for they duds as autumn attire was discussed. The text is unclear and reads like a stray clipping with oblique references to clothing or fashion. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the fragment.
Des Moines Iowa special reports the opening of a large free camping area at the Iowa State Fair from August 27 to September 5. The 125 acre tract offers shaded and grassy camping with street lights weather roads showers baths stores post office and other conveniences for fair visitors.
Twenty seven cases of eggs scattered on Highway 33 when a Marion Krover owned truck tipped after a collision with another car. Eight rural schools in the Postville district sold for a combined $4,974.50, liquidating buildings and contents.
On Bernard Stringmoon farm near Decorah a 50 year old grain binder from 1905 still does the job. It cost 125 dollars at purchase and remains in service despite age and wear. In Massena a freak accident injured Mayor Dale Wolford when he slipped on dirt in a park, hitting a post and damaging his jaw and teeth. Ernest James of Buffalo Center survived a car rollover with minor cuts as glass shattered throughout the vehicle.
F R Everds of Estherville, new chairman of the state refugee relief committee, seeks sponsorship from Iowa business and civic groups to bring 3000 refugees to Iowa in the next 18 months. The report notes three month retail figures show men’s clothing stores at nine million dollars and women’s apparel at eight million dollars.
Dancer Peg Leg Bates, a frequent Ed Sullivan TV guest, headlines the Sky Rockettes Revue at the Fayette County Fair on Friday night August 26. The one night performance features seven acts, promising a standout show that attendees should not miss.
Elgin area notes list Donna Robinson of Hopkinton as a weekend guest of Mary, plus supper guests of Ed Oldag and family in Postville. University Hospital Iowa City hosted Mrs Ben Hofer jr. and others, while Rev R V Porter and Mrs Porter of Monticello visited Edith Berg and Jane Ann Loftsgard’s family. The Loftsgard infant was baptized Aug 21 with Keith Brainard and Marilyn Guyer as sponsors.
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