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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
4
Vintage listing touts 1950 International 14 Ton Pickup with stock rack and grain box, 1954 Massey Harris tractors with upgrades including Colt 2 plow and 44 model, 15 ft disc, 14 inch plows, three point hitch options, and used McCormick tools. Includes several live PTO and hitch variations, underscoring broad farm equipment lineup.
State of Iowa Fayette County District Court will hear on February 1 1955 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Clifton W Powell deceased for admission to probate in West Union Iowa. Dated January 4 1955 Herbert D Klammer Clerk 19 2le
Mary K. Cornwell a 10 year old Osage girl is recovering at University hospital Iowa City from a gunshot wound in the head fired by her 7 year old brother who believed the weapon was a toy. The F E Brown family of Waverly escaped carbon monoxide fumes from a blocked chimney early morning, Mrs Brown ill and two children unconscious. The dairy price outlook emphasizes breeding dairy cows for fall freshening.
State figures show 1951 highway fatalities peaked at 633 with 954 total including private crossings. Gillette’s interest in a state department post is noted as possible. John C. Eddy named assistant attorney general for the state board of social welfare. Feller exhibit opens at the Iowa historical building while he plans to return to the majors. Gustafson remains long serving house chief clerk. Hoegh misstates a name at a GOP caucus and jokes about an old girlfriend. A total of 54,136 Iowa veterans secured World War I and Korean conflict loan benefits.
The GI loan program totaling 310.8 million dollars, run by the Veterans Administration for Iowa, shows only 0.05 percent defaults. Of loans paid, 20,077 have been settled for 76.5 million dollars, with 29 percent home, 76 percent farm, and 80 percent business loans. VA officer W. T. Robinson notes Iowa veterans have been highly satisfactory credit risks under guaranty.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Thursday meeting with ten members. A 14.28 bill for Christmas hospital postage and gifts was approved. Reports include donations to Woodward and Glenwood hospitals, gifts for Independence birthday party, and a food basket total of 20.85. Upcoming sewing meetings and a February lunch crew are noted along with a birthday dinner for Harold Corbin family guests. Mr. and Mrs Ray Herwig Jr welcomed daughter Shally Lee Friday at West Union hospital.
An itemized list shows an ongoing session detailing payments and disbursements to vendors, services, and personnel. Names include Anshor Pet Co, Gasoline, Alcorn, Provs., and Butler Coa among others. totals reach thousands, covering supplies, drugs, repairs, and salaries.
A food and bake sale will be held Saturday evening January 15 at the Helden Store. Proceeds support local efforts and community projects.
Fragmentary notes show mentions of Board of Welfare or similar body and references to prisoner care. Names and numbers are incomplete but indicate financial figures and household care items within a civic context. The readable fragments suggest a record of expenses or salaries related to a poor relief or jail system.
An ad shows Handy-Hook Kitchen Kit with 20 hanging fixtures and locking clips for neat home organization. It blends kitchen utility with modern housekeeping notions. Also includes a string of light, humorous vignettes about domestic life and small misadventures in daily chores.
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