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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
4
Classified notice lists several vehicles with features and prices including a 1954 Chevrolet four door station wagon at 1675 dollars, a 1964 Plymouth Belvedere four door with overdrive priced at 500, two 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook four doors at 985, three 1951 Plymouths four doors in various colors from 695 to 795, a 1951 Plymouth DeLuxe Club Coupe at 345, and older 1949 models available. Local one owner and condition notes included.
State Police data show 150 fatal crashes in the first quarter of 1955 with 26 percent involving drivers aged 25 to 34. The next highest share came from drivers aged 35 to 44 at 20.67 percent.
The death of C. E. Godfrey, 69, of Albia creates a vacancy on Iowa's board of parole to be filled by gubernatorial appointment. Godfrey had served on the board since 1939 as a Democrat. the remaining two members are Otto Henningsen of Clinton and Mrs. Virginia Bedell of Spirit Lake. Senate confirmation is required for any appointment.
Local page continues with lists of guests visiting from Wadena and nearby towns. Families from Estherville Aurora Des Moines Omaha and Des Moines are noted among visitors. A Memorial Day gathering at the Legion hall honored the Hinkel family reunion with Mae Hinkel Ona Betty Abe Church and Ron attendees.
The Iowa highway commission, urged by the governor, will erect large roadside welcome signs on main highways into Iowa. The signs will alert motorists they have entered Iowa and invite them to enjoy the state. The slogan is not yet decided. The state tax commission and retailers discuss a two and a half cent sales tax starting in July. Meetings have aimed to agree on fair collection methods for the added tax. Vacancy on Board.
A roundup of families and friends from Waterloo to Des Moines gathering across Iowa and Illinois for Memorial Day weekend. Names include the Ginter Hinkel and Crandall families, Mil ton Wisconsin residents, and visitors from Freeport Chicago and Des Moines as they visit relatives in Oelwein Alden Wilson and others.
Iowa farmers are invited to visit eight ISU experimental farms during spring and summer field days this year. A note suggests testing last year's seeds by planting in soil, keeping it moist and warm, and covering the top with glass until germination.
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