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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
4
The Iowa institution report notes efforts within the overall budget to implement changes recommended by the state fire marshal. Paul Criswell, assistant superintendent at Gienwood, described steps being taken to address safety recommendations.
U S congressman Ben Jensen of Iowa's seventh district filed his nomination papers on the first day, March 10, with the March 29 deadline for primary filings. The Iowa liquor board plans to close the New Albin store after earlier orders due to low patronage and a court ruling allowing closure. Kenneth Jernigan, 31, of Oakland becomes new director of Iowa Commission for the Blind with a 5500 yearly salary, succeeding Malcolm Jasper. Iowa law caps cigarette markups and imposes 100 to 500 fine for violations. Five Iowa residents face 1985 income tax charges in Scott County, owed 3000 to 4000 dollars. In Des Moines, 300 delegates urged governor to push public works to fight unemployment at a labor-sponsored conference led by Ray Mills of the Iowa State Federation of Labor.
A five year old, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hansson, swallowed a kidney bean which lodged in a lung on Sunday March 9. He was moved to Allen Memorial hospital Monday and the bean was removed. The child is improving and due home soon. Paul Waters of Postville returned Friday from Rochester Minn after twelve days hospital stay. Orlin Mason visited Veterans Hospital in Iowa City this Wednesday for a check up.
The Afton Fire Department responded to a farm tractor fire at Wayne Crittenden’s property. Crittenden sustained severe hand burns while attempting to douse the flames, with the blaze reportedly starting in a tractor.
The Union of Modern Free Churchmen began in London in 1935 to present the Christian faith in light of contemporary thought and experience, emphasizing real worship, teaching, and conduct. It sponsors lectures and publishes materials including a quarterly.
J H Morrow of Eldon owns a diary started by his father in 1886 and continued after 1918, a long family record. Patricia Studer of Wesley was injured by a pitch fork tine piercing her hand between the thumb and forefinger. Algona mourns the death of Clara Hagg, 90, one of the town’s oldest residents.
Clifton Mealey will become manager of Connors' Inc stores at Red Oak and Clarinda next month, succeeding his mother who plans a vacation. The move places Mealey in charge of operations at both locations as his mother steps aside temporarily.
Shoemakers first conceived ready-to-wear footwear during the American Revolution. Rights and Jests were identical with only two widths slim and broad. Shoes were sold in grocery and tobacco stores, the forerunners of specialty shops offering many styles and pliant leather soles that conform to fitting variations.
A terse item notes a sighting along the Eno River with brief details. It names no individuals and records only a generic observation tied to the locale, suggesting a casual, community-focused moment captured by the paper.
A playful note explains that Yucatan may derive from a native response meaning I don’t understand you. The piece blends a linguistic anecdote with a local want ad teaser promising big results from small ads.
In an American Red Cross convention address Mr. Forgan likened an audience to a hesitant boy and spoke of a father inviting his son to discuss life's facts. The tale illustrates cautious dialogue and learning through open conversation.
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