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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1958

Page

4

Card of Thanks from Estella Feller and others

Card of thanks from Estella Feller thanking Elgin and Eastern Stars for hospital cards. Also Melvin Boyer thanks for cards gifts letters and visits from University Hospital and home. Martin Minihan thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards and gifts from Veterans Hospital Iowa City.

Elgin Eastern Stars Estella Feller University Hospital Melvin Boyer Veterans Hospital Iowa City Martin Minihan

State Employment Rises and New Mail Machine Adopted

Iowa reports April non farm employment up about 1.6 percent with gains in construction and leisure sectors. The Iowa Employment Security Commission notes an 184 hour machine now mails thousands of tax returns, replacing 7,038 man hours and saving costs. purchase price could be offset within a year.

Iowa Employment Security Commission Iowa State Tax Commission Tax Commission

Farmer Sweeney sues for 1205 dollars from federal gov

Hal Sweeney, a Truro farmer, filed a federal court suit seeking 1205 dollars from the U S government. He claims the amount is due him for participation in the governments agricultural program under the ASC and for soil conservation efforts.

Truro Hal Sweeney Iowan ASC

Maytag Boosts Workforce After Strong Sales Drive

Maytag announced a payroll boost of about 275 workers following a three day sales campaign that generated orders exceeding 170 million dollars for appliances. Iowa's penal system urges a screening center and prison farm sale to fund rehabilitation focused housing and training for inmates.

Maytag Company Newton Company Towa George Callenius State Board of Control Clive Callenius

Stamp collectors get Iowa State College centennial cover

A special first day cover for stamp collectors was authorized by the Iowa State College Student Centennial commission. Issued for the centennial commencement, the two colored envelope bears the college emblem. Covers feature a new U.S. commemorative stamp and a centennial postal cancellation.

Ttamp Iowa State College Student Centennial Commission U. S

Wedding Bells for Whaley Cousins in Iowa City

A light ceremony featured white gladioli and blue formals with blue and silver decorations. The groom Ensign David Whaley wore a white uniform. attendants included Boyd Whaley and Francis Winter. ushers were David Whaley and Ronald Brockman. The couple plans to reside in Washin gton D.C. where the groom is stationed. The bride, educated at Dubuque University and Iowa State Teachers College, taught speech and English at Oehvein High School. Family guests from Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids joined Sunday dinners at the Clyde Cousins home.

Andle Andrea Ohl Diane Boland Oelwein Boyd Whaley Francis Winter David Whaley Ronald Brockman Washington, D Dubuque University Iowa State Teachers College Oehvein Ensign Whaley Towa Iowa City

Legion Junior baseball team organized in northeast district

The Jr. Legion squads have been organized in northeast Jews with a focal team drawing players from Clermont Higin and Wadena within our district. Managers Paul Zur briggen Charles Jr Capper and Don Gardner will run the local team. Gardner is the junior high coach next year. The first game is Sunday at two at the Elgin diamond against Decorah.

Jr. Legion Clermont Higin Wadena Paul Zurbriggen Charles Jr. Capper Don Gardner Gardner Elgin Diamond Decorah

Ill and Hospitalized At Postville Hospital

Mrs Bertha Powell is a medical patient at the Postville hospital. She went Saturday. Mr Milo Olson and Mrs Olson left Sunday for Rochester Minnesota where Milo will have a check up. At Postville Hospital Charles Capper is a patient at the Postville hospital. He went Monday.

Postville Hospital Bertha Powell Milo Olson Rochester Minn Milo Charles ‘Capper

New Addresses Listed for Local Residents

Dean Torkelson moves to 1915 6th Ave Greeley Colorado and Estella Feller relocates to 630 M St San Diego California. Clifford Kittleson changes address to 205 Pearl St Decorah as the family moves from Bellevue on June 1.

Dean Torkelson 6Th Ave Greeley Colorado Estella Feller Maryland M St San Diego Calif Clifford Kittleson Pearl St Decorah Bellevue

Courthouse Real Estate Transfers and New Car Registrations

Bernard M Chapman and wife transfer property to James Lee Cadogan and wife. Ellen Nelson transfers town port to state. Dated 4 22 58. New car registrations list Eckheart Edwin H and Geraldine L. Arlington Cheyenne Sed. 195.

Chapman Bernard M James Lee Cadogan Nelson Ellen State of Townport Eckheart Edwin H Geraldine L. Arlington Chey. Sed

Winning Numbers for Saturday Draws

Winning numbers drawn on Saturday evening June 7 include 299 1245 433 1358 597 1131 612 324. At 9 30 p m the later draw yielded 12 1490 748 137 958 1546 1079 B87 867 000. Winners listed are William Larson L M Olson John Anderson Hazel Gehring and Mrs Art Donolon.

William Larson L. M. Olson John Anderson Hazel Gehring Art Donolon

Alta High Class of 908 Alumni Banquet Attended

Three members of the class of 908 attended the Alta High alumni banquet: Alta Thiede James Belt and Florence Wilkinson who were graduated together 50 years ago.

Alta High Alta Thiede James Belt Florence Wilkinson BEC

Three seniors graduate at Cedar Falls college ceremony

ISTC Elgin graduate reports three seniors in the Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls class this year. Mary Brackin majors in junior high education while Sylvia J Larson and Donna Meinhard specialize in music. A total of 342 candidates are to receive B A degrees and 16 will receive M A degrees.

Elgin Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Mary Brackin Sylvia J. Larson Donna Meinhard

Extension Service Calendar Feature Event Listings

Extension Service calendar lists events from June 18 including Scott Hot Shots 4 22 Club Tour at 9 30 a m with Ronald James. Also on June 18 4 H Girls Convention at Ames Town State College continuing eight days, and June 19 Smithfield Livewires 4 H Club Tour at 8:00 am with Dennis Bigelow plus Union Eager Beavers 4 H Club Tour at 8:00 am with Neal Bishop.

Scott Hot Shots Ronald James Ames Town State College Smithfield Livewires Dennis Bigelow Union Eager Beavers Neal Bishop

Hanson Family Dinner Guests at Anderson Home

The Ralph Hanson family were Monday dinner guests at Mervin Andersons. Sandra Anderson had spent Saturday and Sunday with the Hansons and Michael Hanson spent the weekend with his grandparents.

Ralph Hanson Mervin Andersons Sandra Anderson Hansongy Michael Hanson

Retiring Paul Wardlow Sr Leaves State Highway Commission

Paul Wardlow Sr of Broomfield retires from the state highway commission after more than 24 years of service, having joined the commission in 1943.

Paul Wardlow, Sr Broomfield State Highway Commission Commission

Wadena Livestock Sale Highlights Strong Market Activity

Wadena Livestock Ex hosted a Friday sale on June 6 with 30 head sold to 531 on a robust market. Top results include feeder steers 32.00, heifers 29.25, calves up to 37.50, cows 21.75, and feeder pigs at 17.00, reflecting broad demand and steady prices.

Lune Wadena N. E Inwa

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Klingman's Clothes Shop Jim Daniels Wendel Baechler Hanson Mechanical Trade School Box N. Fargo N. Dak Mae Crowe Ry P. Strauch Carlos J.l.trautman L.J. West Union George Metzger Iowa Committee On Professional Journalism Iowa Press Association Des Moines Orvin Thompson Joe Brackin Louie E. Nelson Elgin Co-op. Co Louie E. Nelson Gunder and Elkader Stan Wenger Elgin Elmer Johnson Kenton, Krueger Phone Alc John Fatb Egin Farmat Warvey Corn John Deere FASB LIGHT the Tax Commission GOP Kenneth A. Evans Emerson Charleston West Virginia Evans Long Iowa ‘State Board of Regents Malathion Concentrate Tryzol Ead Elt Roner Maraeor Og FELCO Wadena News Sage 1 A. F. Cousins Tom Mary Susan Minneapolis Clyde Cousins Barney-Aves Cedar Rapids Clyde Cousin Don Reid Waterloo Lois and Duane Jr. Legion Baseball O’neill Drug Elgin, Towa Tae Ees Saas Han Fauser Oil Company ISTC Wadena Livestock Wadena Livestock Exchange Rte G. W. Alderson Jack Schori & Dial Kuster
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