Echo Office Seasonal Specials and Local Ads
Scratch Pads offered at 30 cents per pound at the Echo office while supplies last. Lilac Lanes in West Union advertises Friday bowling specials with three lines for shoes at one dollar. Various classifieds include sewing machines, stamps, napkins, monogrammed goods, and woodworking services across local businesses in Iowa and Minnesota.
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Klinger Tractor Service
West Union
Iowa
Echo
Tfp
Elgin Echo
Calvin Bechtel
Waukon Ia
Carlton Krueger
Echo Office
Homelite
Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam Notices
Multiple brief items express gratitude for hospital cards visits and meals from Elgin friends for Mrs Hogan and family. Also notes a 1961 death of Henry E Larson with reflection on sorrow and faith, signed by siblings.
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Paul Pulfer
Kent William
Pastor Gross
Charles Loftsgard
Henry E. Larson
State council debates centralized district headquarters plan
The council questions ongoing state approvals for renting space and buying property for departments. A proposal suggests locating a state owned district headquarters to centralize operations outside Des Moines. Council member Hughes instructs secretary Wes Wellman to compile a comprehensive list of state jobs and activities beyond Des Moines for legislative presentation.
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Hughes
Wes Wellman
Des Moines
Iowa faces new corrections director amid resignations
The Iowa Board of Control offered the director position of the state’s correctional institutions to Harry C. Tinsley, former warden of Colorado State Prison, after Ben Baer’s summer resignation following a dispute. Fred Allen has resigned as acting director, and Aiken plans to move to Arizona. Legislative proposals include liquor sales changes and tax adjustments alongside highway cost growth.
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State Board of Control
Iowa
Harry C. Tinsley
Colorado
Ben Baer
Board of Control
Tinsley
Fred Allen
Aiken
Arizona Board of Control
Interstate system cost rises beyond earlier estimate
The total cost of the interstate system is now estimated at 5685 million dollars, up from 515 million four years ago. The higher construction standards have significantly increased the expense.
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the Highway Commission
Iows
The
Commission
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Bob Falk Paniece
Elgin
Chester
Harold Leuenberger
Frieden’s
D. L. Wright
St. Charles
Minn
Singer Electric Sewing Machine
Ares
Virginia Ave
St. Paul Minn
Paul Smith
Carlson
Willman Real Estate
Postville
E. & M. Finance
Woodbridge
St. Paul
Iowa Commerce Commission
Bob Falk
Town
Clermont
Esther Kimball
Orville Berg
E. W. Hilgemann
Hina
Wadena
Heer
G. W. Alderson
Stern Finance Co
WONDER \PRUP
Devoe Wonder-Pruf
Devoe Wonder
West Elgin
Huta
Munn
State News
Deitz
Smith Building
Curtiss
E. Inc
Leonard Hein
Willman Real Estate & Auctioneering Service
Clarence Kittelson
Uni Aim
Frieden’s Iga Market
Elgin, Iowa
Texas
FELCO
Concenttrate
Elgin Cooperative
SBUYS
Chevrolet
Bel Air
Corvair
Ford
Mercury Park Lane
John Fale & Sons
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