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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
4
Rates show ten cents per line with a thirty cent weekly minimum when cash accompanies the order. If not paid in cash the minimum is a Bee. Blind ads or inquiries brought to this office incur a Bee weekly minimum charge.
Elgin residents host guests from Clermont Alden Pinney Beaton Mo and South East Missouri hospital patient nears recovery. Local students Owen Nickels George Nickels and George Hanson visit. many families host relatives from Ames Waterloo Sioux Falls and Chicago for meals and confirmations. Community ties shown by dinners picnics and weekend gatherings across Clermont Garnaville West Union and Charles City with multiple visits and celebrations.
Town motorists drive faulty autos flagged by state patrol inspections. In four months of 1950 tax collections rose about four million dollars from the prior year, aided by higher motor vehicle fees. Iowa counties are allotted 3459 delegates to the July 21 Des Moines Republican state convention, with a judicial convention on July 28 to set the platform and nominate a candidate for state treasurer.
Mrs L Webb Emma L and Warren and Mr and Mrs Fred Weir of Grand View were weekend guests of Mrs Belva Snyder. Johnny Miller and Michael Berger returned to Oelwea Friday after a visit in the Sheldon Boyle home. Mr Wm Schupbach and daughters visited Monona over the weekend at Anna Schupbach home. Hermen Schupbachs of Postville were Sunday visitors here. The Ervin Metzger family and Mr and Mrs Geo Butikofer with Mary Pulfer visited Dr Robert Schneider in Postville.
Look over these prices as buyers inspect the stock. The ad touts several late forties Chevrolets and an 88 Ford V-8 Deluxe Tudor with extras. Highlights include a 47 Chev Stylemaster Sedan and a 46 Chev Stylemaster with near new motor, all priced to move from about $595 to $1,095.
Notice to qualified electors of Pleasant Valley School District Fayette County Iowa announces a special election at Elgin Town Hall on June 21 1950 at 7 PM. Voters decide to authorize selling school buildings of subdistricts 7 9 and 10 with proceeds to the General Fund of Pleasant Valley Township Schools. Arthur Chapman secretary.
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