02 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1965
Page
1
The Elgin Echo from Elgin Iowa lists its weekly publication schedule and imprint information. It notes second class mail matter status and historic post office registration dated September 1, 1801 under federal act.
Local social notes list frequent visits and weekend guests in the Elgin area. Entertaining households include the Lembke, Casper, Loftsgard, and Friederich families with relatives from Lisbon, Clermont, Waukon, and Spe. 4, plus numerous callers and Saturday overnights.
Town council met in regular session with absent councilman Heins. Minutes of prior meeting were read and approved. Adrian moved, DeSart seconded, motion carried. Names listed include Kuster, Lbr, Interstate, Power Co, Reeway, Max Thomas. Salary 24.09.
A prompt about a Saturday drawing urges participation and prize offerings. It mentions winners and a coded phrase, suggesting a promotional event with incentives to join and claim rewards. The text blends unclear wording and likely campaign language for a local drawing.
A town meeting approved the street light rate agreement with Interstate Power Co. and passed motions allocating funds including General Fund 2764.84 and various special funds. Mayor Leo Friedr ich and officials carried the resolution amid local discussions.
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