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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Rial publication details printed in Elgin Iowa, listing its second class mail status dated September 1 1891 and indicating Fayette County Iowa postal arrangements under federal act.
Subscription rates listed at $2.00 per year within four northeast Iowa counties and $2.50 per year for all outside territory with advance payment required. Readers per line for want ads, 10 cents per line with 30 cent minimum per week if cash accompanies order. otherwise minimum 50 cents. Blind ads and inquiries carry a weekly minimum. Cards of Thanks and Memoriam cards at $1.00. obituaries and certain notices at regular advertising rates.
Matt Zurbriggen owner of Sumner Bakery marks his golden anniversary in the trade after a career spanning England and the United States. He began as an apprentice in Cheltenham, rose to foreman in London, moved to the United States, and settled in Sumner in 1940. He previously sold the bakery in 1954, helped found musical groups in Elgin, directed a church orchestra, and served as choir director before retiring. He speaks four languages and remains active in the community.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Farrance wed on Sunday February 26 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Davenport. Bride Verna Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs John Grimm Elgin wore Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train and pearl accents. Groom son of Mrs Lillian Farrance Davenport. Reception followed with family from Elgin Davenport Grand Rapids Rock Island attending. The couple will reside at 310% Gaines Davenport.
Laurence Naylor of West Union Iowa announces candidacy for Fayette County Sheriff in the June 4 1956 Republican primary. Other announced races include Knox for County Treasurer Klammer for Auditor House for Clerk and Buchheit for County Supervisor with June 1956 primaries. Niles also announces for Sheriff. Dairymen note efficiency tips on fresh chop for cattle feed and milk yields.
A candlelight wedding at Marion Lutheran Church united Misa Geraldine Ruth Landsgard and Leo Eugene Friederich in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. S. J. Strandford. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, and guests joined in a formal reception as the couple prepares to reside in West Union.
Notice to qualified electors of Clermont and Elgin Iowa that the Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District will hold a regular election March 12 1956 at Town Hall Elgin and Larrabee Building Clermont from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm A three year term for a Director to succeed Max Medberry and a one year term for Treasurer to succeed F D Welch are to be filled Dated February 21 1956 Gladys Hanson Secretary
Montezuma rural carrier Paul Putnam says he has handled over 10 million pieces of mail in 34 years. He recently earned a 25-year safe driving award after driving over 600,000 miles. His middle name is Revere.
Nominations are open in Fayette county for entrants in the 1956 Iowa Master Swine Producers Project. Any market hog producer may be nominated, including neighbors or family members. Submit nominations to the Extension Office in Fayette by June 1. Early entries help keep required records. Twenty five producers judged by a five member committee will receive public recognition in fall 1956.
The prices received by Iowa farmers for all farm products rose 4 points or 2 percent in the month ending February 15, though the index sat 41 points below the year-ago level. The mid-February index stood at 200 percent of the 1910-14 base, up from January’s 196 percent but well below the February 1955 level of 241 percent. A 9-point gain in the meat animal index from January 15 to February 15 largely drove the rise in the livestock and livestock product index.
Dr E D Plass explains what a pre cancerous lesion is an abnormal condition that may develop into cancer. Some non malignant changes become malignant if untreated while many do not. Examples include leukoplakia dry skin sores and irritated injuries. Adequate treatment prevents cancer. Animals also get cancer and are used in research to test compounds for tumor regression though no safe universal cure yet. For questions contact the American Cancer Society Mason City.
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