Farm equipment sale and services offered in 1960s ad listing
Classified ad itemizes multiple tractors including 1960 460 Farmall priced 2995 and 1959 Case Crewerler, plus 1946 B John Deere and 1948 Ford tractors overhauled with loaders and plows. Also mentions mower lines, belt drives, and equipment dealers Klinger Tractor Service and West Union listings. Includes piano tuning and fireproof home vault ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrow
Joe Baker
Clermont
Iowa
Dennis Shaffer
Elgin Echo
PATZ
Klinger Tractor Service
West Union
Case Crewler
John Deere
Ford
Larry
Edwin Frieden
Elgin Ap
Klinger Tractor
Plum St
Townlitfe
Calvin Bechtel
Waukon
Carlton Krueger
Elgin
Lilac
Hercules
Echo Office
Ill and Hospitilized at LaCrosse
Illness reports from several locations show patients in hospitals and updates on recovery. George Schultz of Postville is listed as a medical patient at Lutheran Hospital La Crosse. Martha Johnson at Postville Community Hospital receives care with progress noted and therapy ahead. Mrs Mabel King, Rochester visit cited as improving with ongoing therapy and neck brace removal at times. Veteran Hospital Iowa City patient Mellien V. Loftegand eyes surgery recovery with room 138 on the fourth floor. Vince Bartunek and Linda visited in Iowa City. new address listed for B. Blockhus at 4020 Rosecrangy Aves Hawthorne Sales TM.
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King
Harold Strong
Rochester
Minn
Mabel King
Mrs
Veternhy’ ‘Hospital
Mellien V. Loftegand
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Cards of Thanks and Gratitude Notices
Multiple short cards express thanks for cards visits and gifts from hospital stay and illness. Names include Rev Collins Rev Volley Rev Kleene Sisters doctors and nurses. Mr and Mrs Mel Kohler Mrs Lena Cooley and others thank friends relatives neighbors and volunteers for support and prayers.
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Elkader Community Hospital
Collins
Volley
Kleene
Edwin Hanon
Ash Bbg
Hk Salable Ste
Mel Kohler
Lee Roy Collins
Reuben Howard
Lena Cooley
Valley Tigerettes Triumph In Close Regional Showdown
Valley defeats West Central 71 to 66 as Fayne Triem scores 36 points and Annette Meyer sinks 26, powering a fourth quarter surge after trailing at halftime. Guard play stifles West Central late, with solid free throw shooting sealing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Devils
Tigerettes
West Central
Valley
Annette Meyer
Fayne ‘Triem
Linda Collin
Fayne Triem Jed
Plan to Have Free County Library Service Discussed
A meeting in Fayette County discussed a plan to provide free public library service to all residents outside incorporated towns. The levy would replace existing local library levies and allow countywide access, expanding hours and materials in smaller libraries. Readiness includes involving supervisors and library boards with plans for future meetings.
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Fayette County
Elgin
Bremer
Clayton
Dubuquie
Howard
Mitchell
Worth
Cerro
Goria
Sc Hk
Poe
Brary
Oelwein
Elgin Local News Teeters With Jumbled Names
Fragmented local item lists several individuals and groups in a shuffled string of names. Readable facts include mentions of residents Elgin and associated community people, with unclear roles or events.
Education funding debate delays tuition rise in Iowa
The discussion centers on raising college costs as Gov. Hughes weighs proposals from Regents on deferring tuition increases at Iowa and Iowa State. Critics demand that any plan must not deny educational opportunities for any child before voting on rates.
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Iowa
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Singer Electric
New
Chicago Ave
Minneapolis
J. D
P.T.O
Leitz
Burr Mill
I. H
Echo
Norris Reierson
Singer
Prior Ave
Paul 4
Minnesota
Bob Falr
Ian
Martin-Senour
Home Fair
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
LaCrosse
George Schultz
Postville
Lutheran Hospital
Martha Johnson
Postvile Community Hospital
Vince Bartunek
Linda
B. Blockhus
Rosecrangy “Aves
Hawthorne
Leonard Heins
Elgin, Owa
Clarence Kittelson
Harry L. Johnson
Larson Radio & T.V. Sales & Service
Zenith
Dial 5051
Elgin, Iowa
Free County Library Service
Becker
C. ‘H. Becker
Warthing College
Waverly
Don. Lamborn
Eldrideen
Chas
Torsan
Milton
Les Suia Loftsgard
Josie
Skanes
State News
Wadena
G. W. Adderson
Elgin Co-Operative
Frieden
Jeno
Hills Bros
SIG
John Falb
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