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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
4
Iowa Political Actions and Appointments in 1955 Session
State News reports on Elthon defending himself against charges over gravel sales to highway contractors and the AG ruling on permissible transactions. Rumors hint at Buckles joining Public Safety. Hoegh reappoints Tandy Gay as adjutant general. John J. Wiersma named to engineering examiners board. Rehmann elected YR regional VP. Rogers named chief counsel. Also ISU economist Davey urges Democrats to win Iowa in 1958 with strong local organization, capable candidates, and a concrete program.
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Elthon
Des Moines
Attorney General’s Office
Commission
Statehouse
Ira ‘Buckles
Atty
Dayton Countryman
Department of Public Safety
INS
Buckles
Liquor Commission
Hoegh
Senate
Tandy Gay
Leo Hoegh
Fred €. Tandy
Iowa
Tandy
Air National Guard
Demos
Harold W. Davey
Iowa State College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Voter Sees Clear Choice in Democratic Gap
A Iowa speaker framed the Democratic path as a clear alternative to the Republicans, criticizing makeshift policy and straddling. He argued Democrats offer a golden opportunity in Iowa due to the Republicans' perceived poverty of ideas.
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Iowa
Girls Governor May Ann Klaaren Leads 1955 Legion Girls State
Sioux Center teen May Ann Klaaren, aged 16, served as governor of the 1955 American Legion girls state activities after defeating Sioux City’s Johnette Crow. Marshalltown’s Jean Seberg was lieutenant governor in the camp elections for the chief executive post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ann Klaaren
Sioux Center
American Legion Girls
Johnette Crow
Sioux City
Jean Seberg
Marshalltown
Births at Palmer Memorial and local hospitals
Mr and Mrs Gene Wenger welcome daughter Melinda Marie born Saturday June 25 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union. Mr and Mrs Glen Little announce first grandchild Steven Dale born June 23 to Dale and Luella Kauten at Scholtz Hospital Waterloo. Jane Ann Loftsgard born June 27 at Postville hospital weight 7 lbs 14 ozs to Orwen and Sylvia Loftsgard.
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Gene Wenger
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Melinda Marie
Glen Little
Steven Dale
Dale Kauten
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Orwen Loftsgard
Jane Ann
Postville Hospital
Loftsgard
Sylvia Guyer
Clermont
Service News Highlights Gruver and Gage Families
Willis Dwight Gruver, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, shares word of his enlistment while Edwin R. Gage, 22, stationed in Germany, helps his battalion score over 89 percent on efficiency tests. Also featured is Sgt. Stanley Loftsgard of the 7th Maintenance Squadron praised for averting a potential B 25 collision, preserving the base flying safety record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gruver
Willis Dwight Gruver
Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Lackland Air Force Base
Wadena
Germany
Edwin R. Gage
Virginia
McKinley Gage
291St Field Artillery
Gage
Wadena High School
Stanley Loftsgard
Loftsgard
Airscaope
Enid
Okla
Pulling Rhubarb Early May Boosts Patch Yields
Garden note explains that plucking rhubarb rather than cutting promotes stronger regrowth and higher harvests over the season. Research suggests consistent harvesting strategy encourages plants to thicken and spread, improving overall production for home gardeners.
Elgin Social Roundup Reflects Summer Visits and Trips
Local residents hosted and visited family and friends across Cedar Rapids Monona Postville and Elgin. Weekend guests included Schupbach and Metz families from nearby towns with dinners picnics and overnight stays. Travel plans listed feature L G Lehman departing for the Black Hills and Teton region with day by day planning.
Grasses and Legumes Cut Erosion and Boost Yields
Grasses and legumes in rotation reduce erosion and improve soil structure, leading to higher crop yields. Rotational grazing and cover crops enhance soil health, moisture retention, and long term productivity for farms.
Iowa Spring Pig Crop Increased 7 Percent
Iowa's 1955 spring pig crop is estimated at 14,000,000 head, a seven percent rise from 1954 and above the 1944-53 ten year average of 12,432,000. It ranks as the third largest in 32 years, behind 1943 and 1951.
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Iowa
Hog and Cattle Marketings Rise and Fall in Midyear Signals
Iowa farms are projected to market 2,000,000 hogs for slaughter in June and July, about 1 percent above last year but 6 percent below the 1949-53 five year average. Cattle and calves for slaughter from Town farms in June and July are forecast to be 4 percent above 1954 and 37 percent above the five year average.
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Iowa
Seitz Housewarming and Picnic Dinner Held at Farm
A Sunday gathering at the Earl Seitz farm celebrated a house warming and presented gifts from numerous local families including Melvin Reier and Hilder Bilden. A money gift was given to the Seitz couple as part of the social event. The note closes with a remark on how today’s orders lay the foundation for future business.
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Earl Seitz
Messrs
Mdris
Melvin Reierson
Hilder Bilden
Gus Gilbertson
Hilga Bilden
Martin Bilden
Joe Baker
Millard Bilden
Alvin Halverson
Bernard Hanson
Tilford Bilden
Ernest Larson
Rufus Seitz
Mixup ends with found car in Glenwood
Louis Knop of Malvern reported a missing blue Chevrolet after visiting Glenwood. He later recalled he had driven his green Ford, which was still parked at the original location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Knop
Malvern
Glenwood
Possum Found In Drawer Becomes Family Pet
Mrs Grabenhorst opened an upper storage cabinet on her back porch and found a baby possum staring up. The creature has become a family pet, with no clear idea how it entered the drawer. The note warns to water valuable windbreak or shade trees during dry weather, especially if weakened by two years of drought.
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