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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

4

Moyer to Step Down as Iowa Safety Chief in August

Clinton Moyer, Iowa safety commissioner for the past two years, will resign effective August 1. Appointed by Gov. Leo A. Hoegh, he will return to his Marion law practice. Gov. Loveless lauded interoffice cooperation and a Democrat will succeed him as his term nears its four-year mark. Haynes Named to Natural Resources Council.

Clinton Moyer Iowa Leo A. Hoegh Moyer Hoegh Marion Linn County Loveless Haynes Stanley Haynes Mason City Attourney Town Natural Resources Council

Disabled veterans seek relief and Hoegh new Washington post

Joseph F. Burke national DAV commander cites rising living costs and backs a bill to boost total disability pension to 225 monthly from about 181. Leo A. Hoegh named by the President as the new ambassador in Washington salary 21 000 yearly. he previously served Iowa as civil defense administrator earning 12 500. Senate confirmation expected with little opposition. Iowa tax commission delays tax form orders to allow potential rate changes in a fall special session. Transit delegates claim tax relief would help hold fares and avoid service cuts. Federal judgeship for Iowa remains vacant with Ed Hicklin recommended by senators Hickenlooper and Martin. if not chosen, D. C. Nolan or others named in discussion.

Joseph F. Burke DAV Bayone N. J Iowa Congress Hoegh Leo A. Hoegh Washington Hisenthhower Senate Ed Hicklin Wapello U. S Hickenlooper Martin Department of Justice Eisenhower Hicklin D. C. Nolan Iowa City Senator Martin Edwin More Dey Moines S. E.prall Indianola Merritt Stutton Clinton

Hospital updates from Decorah and area

Thomas E Howard underwent surgery last Wednesday at Decorah hospital and returned home Sunday, recovering well. Karen Kiple, from a car accident, came home Thursday from Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo, expects to work again in two weeks. Ida Peters remains hospitalized at St Luke's Cedar Rapids in room 432. Severin Block, from the Gunderson Clinic La Crosse, Wis, was scheduled for major lung surgery Tuesday morning.

Decorah Thomas E Howard Decorah Hospital Karen ‘Kiple Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Ida Peters St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Severin Block Gunderson Clinic la Crosse Wis Gerald Hellum Minneapolis Walter Kohls Sheldon Kohls John Howard Kenneth Joyce Cresco

Iowa Hog Marketing Intentions

Hog marketing in Iowa for June and July is expected to reach about 2,080,000 head. This figure is 2 percent above last year’s two month total of 2,079,000 head and 4 percent below the 1951 55 average of 2,116,000 head.

Iowa

Wick Will Water Your House Plants

Vacation time challenges plant lovers as a simple wick and reservoir system keeps specimens hydrated. A water-filled bucket surrounds the plants with clothesline wicks reaching from the bucket bottom to each pot, ensuring steady moisture while away.

Heat Dangers From Excessive Heat Predicted By Safety Council

Excessive heat kills more people annually than cold and far more than accidental electrocutions. Heat cramps and exhaustion arise from overexposure to sun and high temperatures, with symptoms of cramps paleness dizziness nausea and rapid weak pulse. Prevention includes fluids vegetables light clothing sleep and salt intake. First aid emphasizes moving the victim to air, keeping them flat, covering, and providing warm salted liquids if conscious.

National Safety Council Line Council

Brainard News Social Guests and Visits Highlight Week

Wednesday evening at the Lyle Martin home hosted neighbors and family including Melvin Martin, Mary McCoy, Mary Riley, Cindy Peters, and Wanda Martin. Patrol student Joe Peters Jr left for Des Moines for a month long training. Weekend visitors included Don Peters of Waterloo and Roy Fenner family of Stanhope. Multiple visits broaden the week with gatherings at Pike's Peak McGregor, picnics in LaCrosse Wis, and a pink and blue shower for Mrs Lerch.

Lyle Martin Melvin Martin Clermont Mary McCoy Mary Riley McGregor Wanda Donna Martin Joe Peters Simon O'Neill Marion Reuben Billy Peters Bob Kerr Mabel Peters Pfc Harlo Meyer Lawrence Gehring Reuben Bull ‘Hoter Oscar Reeder Carl Smith West Union Don Reeder Kenneth Vagts Cindy Don Peters Waterloo Ethel McIntyre Frank Smith Leslie Craven Joe Peters, Jr Janet Knight Pike’s Peak Mrs McIntyre Reuben ‘Miller LeRoy Ellis Shepherd LaCrosse Wis Gerald Heck Postville Carol Ed Fenner H. H. Whitcher Melvin Hanson Jack Hanson Hon Bantz Giles Martin

Mower accident costs Burr Oak toddler his toes

Three year old Ricky Marlow of Burr Oak was badly injured when he was caught in the blades of a power lawn mower. Doctors reported he lost all of the toes on one foot, with the incident drawing attention to mower safety in residential yards.

Ricky Marlow Burr Qak

Picnic guests part of Lena Baumgartner’s gathering

Mrs. Lena Baumgartner hosted a Monday picnic supper with Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Fayer, Marilyn, Duane, Ardis and Joyce of Wheeler Wisconsin, JoAnn Hintz of Pepin Wisconsin, Mrs. Rose Baechler and Melbert, and Mrs. Celia Kohls attending.

Marlin Fayerweather Marilyn Duane Ardis Joyce Wheeler, ‘Wis JoAnn ‘Hintz Pepin, 'Wis Rose Baechler Melbert Celia Kohls Lena Baumgartner

Prayer Excerpt Credits Credits to Faith and Charity

A compact litany echoes devotion and moral reflection asking for divine light, strength, and guidance. It blends biblical phrases with a plea for righteous living and love of neighbor, seeking spiritual nourishment and unwavering faith.

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