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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
3
Large trade-in influx pushes Ford dealer to clear space for incoming inventory. Wide used-car selection includes late models from multiple makes. Dealer emphasizes rock-bottom prices and reliability checks to assure buyers of quality.
The Clermont Iowa town council met May 6 1957 with acting Mayor L H Appelman presiding. Minutes were approved and bills totaling various small items including gas, office supplies, paint, labor, and taxes were authorized for payment. A special meeting discussed sale of Lots 20 and 21, Block 14, offering 350 dollars. vote tied 2 to 2.
Clermont residents share summer plans and family news with trips to Chetek Wisconsin and Canada. Local social events include bridge club dinner at Mrs M H Moore and visits from relatives in Elgin Decorah and Dubuque. Families travel to Washington DC and Yellowstone on leave, with observations on illness and recovery among relatives.
Mrs Lorranne Crowe with daughter and three children visited the Richard Crowe family in Blooming ton over the weekend. A birthday party was held June 27 at Mrs Elmer Olson’s home for Mrs Olson and Mrs Ole Amundson with gifts exchanged. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Ed Dahms and the Reuben Svendsen family. Joe Erickson and children planned a Spirit Lake vacation. Minnie Hein and Emma Hein were guests in the Bear home. The Bob LaVelle family moved to Postville from Clermont to be closer to their tank truck route.
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