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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

4

Echo Classifieds Include Want Ads And Notices

Want Ads list 10 cents per insertion with 30 cent minimum when cash accompanies, otherwise a higher minimum. For sale items include security account register, two broad sows to borrow mid April, medium red clover seed, registered Swiss and Hereford bulls, and movie tickets. Found notices offer two free theater tickets. notices also promote bookkeeping supplies and services from Elgin Echo Stationers and Printers.

Breck M. H. Moore Clemont Echo Office Inspector General Avalon Theater Floyd Frieden Iwo Jima Franz Appelman Clermont

Pasture Use and Seeding for Iowa Dairies This Summer

Good pasture management helps sharing production costs for dairies in Iowa. Cows on quality pasture need less grain, yield better milk, and can meet daily nutrient needs with pasture alone. Even poorer pastures provide basic forage, while red clover timothy and alfalfa-bromegrass mixes offer better quality. Strong seedbeds and careful sowing reduce seed requirements and promote uniform stands for legumes and grasses.

Iowa Towa

Fourth Candidate for Governor Nomination

A continued report outlines plans for a expanded camping program for county and district 4 H and rural youth. It includes facilities for 300 campers, cabins, assembly and dining halls, kitchen, pool and recreation, with sites of 200 to 400 acres considered.

Aaste

Deeds Reported and Used Car Transfers in Clermont Area

Deeds show Trphena Knudtson transferring property to Don Murphy and wife for one dollar covering SW and NW sections in Clermont. Emma J. Erickson and husband deed to Edward F. Burt and wife for 900 dollars covering NW halves of lots 1 through 4 in Clermont. Vehicle registrations list several four door autos including a Buick in Elgin and a Ford in Clermont along with Nash and other makes in Wadena and surrounding towns.

Trphena Knudtson Don Murphy Emma J. Erickson Edward F. Burt Clermont

Mabel Barnett Pleaded Guilty and Sentenced

Mabel Barnett of near Elgin pleaded guilty March 20 before Judge T H Goheen to a lascivious act with a minor. She was sentenced to the women's reformatory at Rockwell City for up to three years and parole supervision by the state board of parole during good behavior.

Mabel Barnett Near Elgin T. H. Goheen Women's Reformatory Rockwell City State Board of Parole Clayton Co, Register

Surprise birth at Sibley shocks Buchman family

Richard Craig Buchman arrived unexpectedly at Sibley Hospital. His mother learned of the birth only two days prior. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buchman, with three older siblings aged 25, 23, and 21.

Richard Craig Buchman Sibley Charles Buchman Richard

Classified Ad For Clean 1989 Chevette and Chrysler

Used 1989 Chevrolet Tudor in clean condition. Also offering a four door Chrysler New Yorker with radio heater visor spotfire, driving tights, overdrive and very clean. Call for details and price.

Iowa Farmers Plan Slight Cut in 1950 Spring Acreage

Prospective corn acreage and other spring crops are expected to fall about 2 percent from 1949 levels. Farmers anticipate reductions in corn flaxseed spring wheat and potatoes while oats soybeans barley sorghum and hay acres rise. Total crop and hay acreage projected at 21,397,000 versus 22,588,000 in 1949 and a 10 year average of 21,429,000. Shifts may occur as season progresses due to soil labor and machinery, and adjustments to crop allotments.

Iowa

Mrs Lewis Young Helps Child After Shoulder Dislocates

A Tripoli mother recalls difficulty dressing her two year old daughter whose shoulder became dislocated during the struggle. The incident highlights common temper and wardrobe challenges for parents of toddlers.

Lewis Young Tripoli

Newcastle Disease Lice Spread Among Birds

A brief notice warns that Newcastle disease lice can transfer the disease between poultry as it spreads from bird to bird, highlighting transmission concerns within flocks and potential management implications.

Newcastle

Fayette County Office Seekers Announced For Auditor Treasurer and Supervisor

Hazel Gehring announces candidacy for Fayette County Auditor in the Republican primary on June 5 1950. W M Knox seeks Republican renomination for County Treasurer in the June 1950 primary. Robert Wilson is named for Fayette County Board of Supervisors seat beginning January 2 1951 and is endorsed by party.

Fayette County

Philp H Announces Candidacy for Fayette County Supervisor

Philp H states intention to run for Fayette County Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 2, 1952, contingent on Republican primary voters at the June 5, 1950 election.

Fayette County

Odney Oelberg Seeks County Recorder Nomination

Odney Oelberg announces candidacy for County Recorder subject to Republican voters in the Primary on June 5, 1950. The filing reflects a bid to win the party’s nomination and assume office if victorious.

Office of County Recordes Odney Oelberg

A Want Ad A Day Sparks Local Business Uptick

A lively want ad daily habit boosts commerce in the town as shopkeepers report rising inquiries and steady sales. Local classifieds highlight affordable options, from services to goods, reflecting a resilient small business scene.

Local guests and visits brighten West Union area

Brainard News reports Mr and Mrs Gordon Buroden and Harlan were guests at the Glen Knapp home in West Union. Other visitors include Mire Lyle Martin Ray Gilbert family Stanley Boyer Barbara Amos Leslie Lyle Alfred Richard Pritchard Gordon Buroden Jimlas Gary Grimes and Mrs Louis Becker and Judy at the Robert Kerr home. Pearl Peters returned home to Glenfield after three months away. Other households hosting guests include Mr and Mrs Herman Boyer Doyle Baker Doyle Peters Chas Peters and Colleen and extra visits by Lyle and Ainds Pritchard and Harlan Bartlett in various local homes.

Gordon Buroden Harlan Glen Knapp West Union Robert Kerr Mire Lyle Martin Ray Gilbert Stanley Boyer Barbara Amos Leslie Lyle Alfred Richard Pritchard Jamlas Gary Grimes Louis Becker Judy Herman Boyer Dick Henry Waterloo Pearl Peters Glenfiald N. D Gunelda Buroden

Miss A and Miss B Voices Stir Debate at Diner Scene

In a lively exchange, Fred notes Miss A has the richer voice while Tom counters Miss B may have a richer father. A diner asks about corn as a waiter responds humorously, and a college boy claims innocence amid a speeding case. An absurd farm mishap ends with a cat in the milk bucket.

Fred Miss A Miss B Tom

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