Fragmented ledger of city expenses and obligations
A dense list of names, firms, and items shows miscellaneous payments, salaries, refunds, and services. Entries include Hurtal Mittlestadt, Salary Co Home. Mercy Hospital hospitalization. Mental Health Institute care. Minneapola Honeywell Reeves supply. Newton Motor Co. locks. Oelwein Water. City of Oelwein water and aid. Dan Petersen court reporter. Nash Finch Company, supplies. and various contractors. The page notes numerous decimals and partial amounts, with a continuation reference to Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Muehlethaier
Chester Marble
Donald Martins
McIntyre
Martin Bros. Dist. Co
Prova
Mingwa Skelgas Co
Stove Gas
Montgomery Elevator Co
Sarvica
Minneapola-Honeywell Ree
Supa
Supervigor Sissy Seeees National Siscuit Co
Provs
Nash-Finch Company
Rove
Newton Motor Co
Charley Odeganard
Hilary, Co
Pi Tealeons
Ofc
kupEs
Otla —Eievator Co
Celwein Bat
Mf Elec. Co
Overton Chemical Sal “Ag
Celwein Thin
Elwein Im
D. Dy Otlie
Ald
Oelwein
O'Neill
Daniel M. Petersen
Zinus Puts
Robert Paige
Pacific Fire
Isable Porter
Lary
OME Sire
Eo B
Peterson
Elgin Echo Dial 3711 publication note
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly by Strauch and Herman in Elgin Iowa. It carries a 1891 postal entry statement and a second class mail designation with Fayette County Illinois? No, Iowa. The record confirms the paper’s origin and publication cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
Iowa
Fayette County Announces 1958 Republican Primary Candidates
Public notices state Floyd Gilley for Fayette County Recorder Odney Oelberg seeks Sheriff, Fred House for Clerk of Court, Herbert D Krammer for County Auditor Hazel Gehring for Treasurer and other terms beginning January 1, 1959, all subject to Republican voters at the June 2, 1958 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Floyd Gilley
Odney Oelberg
Fred House
Herbert D. Krammer
Hazel Gehring
Social visits thread through recent Iowa homesteads
Gunder News Curtis and Karla Anderson were dinner and luncheon guests in the Theo Loftsgard home recently. The Lloyd Schutte family were Sunday evening visitors in the Henry T. Olson home. Andrew Wold of St. Ansgar and Andrew Wold, St. Olaf, were visitors in the T. J. Olson home Wednesday. They also attended the Lindroth and Englehart wedding at the Norway Church. Mrs. Alice Hoag Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Richard Erickson and Mrs. Ruth Loftsgard were Sunday afternoon guests in the Myron Houg home. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Reinhardt, Mrs. Randy Beardsley, Cathy and Terry of Rochester were Friday dinner guests in the T. J. Olson home. Callers in the evening were Mrs. Christine Rypestal and Corrine, and Mrs. Joe Reierson and Dixie were dinner guests Sunday in the Clifford Stee home, Castalia. Monday afternoon callers in the T. J. Olson home were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Opland, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Larson and Mrs. Gunda Olson, Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Karla Anderson
Theo
Clifford Stee
Castalia
Honday
T. J. Olson
Harold Opland
Adolph Larson
Gunda Olson
Meat Strewn Along Highway After Semi-Trailer Collapse
About 15 tons of bacon and other meat products spilled on Highway 52 when one side of a Dubuque Packing Co. semi trailer collapsed. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted cleanup efforts, with Want Ads promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 52
Dubuque Packing Co
Hit and Miss Club Plans Activities at April Meeting
Sixteen members of the Clyra Hit and Miss Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Ed Gernand in War dena on April 18. Spring salad recipes were shared for caller’s benefit. Committees for a dinner on April 29 at the Farm Bureau dining room were named for menu, table decorations, and dining room duties with several members listed. The group discussed nursing home furnishings leather craft and quick breads. A talk on The Smart Lock by Mrs. Bovis entertained attendees. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Orran Bane on May 16 with a pot and pan lesson by Mrs. Bane and Mrs. Reynold Strong. Figurines will be painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyra
Ed Gernand
Wardena
Farm Bureau
Harry Feller
Orran Bane Guy Ernst
Lyle Rubens
New Car Registrations and Real Estate Transfers
Duane D Fuhrman, Arlington Buick Coupe 1958 registration alongside Emil F Clermont Stu. Gerald L Clermont Ford Sedan 1958. Elizabeth G Probert transfers to William V Probert and wife WD, NE SE 24 9 37 and Clayton County land. Hattie Truesdell to John D Roquet and wife WD SE Lot 14 Bik 13 Arlington Feb 11 1958. Perry C Larson and wife to Nellie A Hanson WB, Bik 3 Sutter Add Elgin 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuhrman
Duane D
Arlington
Buick
Seaeests
Emil F. Clermont
Stu
Guyer
Gerald L. Clermont
Ford
Probert
Elizabeth G
Wiliam V. Probert
Clayton County
Truesdell
Hattie
John D
Roquet
Larson
Perry C
Nellie A. Hanson
Sutter
Elgin
Hometown slogans spark town pride and home growth
Brother Don returns from Arizona and is struck by Nebraskas slogans stating Home of Over a Thousand Good Eggs and a Few Stinkers. New homes begin in town with Franklins street school playground nearby, while a road to Clermont near Schori springs prompts engineers to consider natural beauty before rally events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Arizona
Nebraska
Nebr
Fauser
Nellie 'Hanson
Franklin Street
Clermont
Schori Springs
County Board Proceedings Cite Mileage and Expenses
The county board records mileage and expense items for various departments and individuals, including Ray Herwle, Vivian Hubbell, Iowa agencies, and local vendors. The minute notes retirement refunds, equipment parts, salaries, and fencing costs, ending with a reflective town motto about communal effort.
Chuckle Column Anecdote Wins 5 Check for Mrs Adams
An anecdote featuring Mrs Marion Adams Bs Arlington wins a five check in The Wicked Flea column for the April issue of Together. Adams reports a chuckle about a church collection plate as a little old lady fumbles her purse and a boy quietly offers his dime to help her stash it under the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Adams
Arlington
Rich's Pipe Dreams and Spring Farming Outlook
The piece notes spring brings new joys and risks for farmers who depend on weather and bugs. It cites favorable Northeast Town conditions with low pest pressure and good yields in recent years, hoping Elgin residents’ spring cleanup improves further while acknowledging no perfect job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Prizes Offered At Local Stores This Saturday Evening
A list of participating Elgin area stores offers 225 in prizes Saturday night between 8 and 9 02 PM. Bring a complete copy of the Pixler's Farm Store Falb's Market Elgin State Bank Max Thoma Fauser Oil Co and others for entry. No registration panel required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pixler’s Farm Store
Falb's Market
Elgin State Bank
Max Thoma Fauser Oil Co, Elgin Grill Frieden Food Locker
Shippy's Plumbing
Gene’s Tavern
Lantz Barber Shop
Falb’s
Capper's Hatchery
Dr. R. A. Crider Klingman’s Clothes Hellam Produce
Halverson’s
Gehring’s Hardware O'Neill Drug
Len's Place
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Pratt's
Linkes
Dse- Dra
Russell, Gardner & Undegratf
Mad
Aid
Repass Automobile
Standard
A. W. Swenson
Ambivbib
Vera
Winnifred Schmid
Rent
Everard Stergall
Everett Beett
Alfred Sehlup
Salary
Sinetnte Ol
Btandard Bil Co
Bony Masarlane
Angine Senmidt
Brendel
Jfxponss
Sturch
Cnaies Scribners Bona
I Sch.ibrary
S.ceees
Arnold Saboe
Trustee
Oo Seis Ee
Strauch & Hermen
Gunder News
Hit & Miss Club
County Board of Supervisors
Ray M. Herwle
Heoand
DI Co
Arsche! Oy Inc
Vivian Hubbell
Iowa Employment Soc. Com
Iowa Public Employees
Es Interstate Power Ci Service
Illinois Auto Eiectrie Co
International Harvester o_ Co
Towa State Industries
Ben Kaufman
Lela
Kiple
W.M. Knox
Treas
Kyipto
Koch Bros
Agnes C. Kloster
John Kriener
Lyle D. Kubens
Lawrence Kane
Keystone Envelope Co
Ofe
Lee Krapfl
Ry. E. Smith Kennedy
Med.calls
Co. Home
Frances Kelg
Ewes, Co
Kansas City White Goods Mtg. Co
Clothing
Kuhns
Tenny Tact, Salary, Co. Home
Seote Linge
Lawrence Lereh
Willian “Lereh
Lie Wik Motor Supply
Chautfeurs
W. Hf Longworth
Laitheran
Eho
D. Morgan
Hich
R. Martin
Llawallis
Kansas Chemfenl
J. Byrne Miller
Medberry
Berane
Rich
Pipe Dreams
Morrell
Ajax
Halverson’s Store
Elgin, Town
Oli Tat
The
Wool Growers Association
Rep. Wool Growers Assn
Jensen's Standard Service
Tillotson
Elgin Echo Olson
Fath & Light
Moore's
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Elgin Produce
Elgin Insurance Alen
Dr. H. H. Wolf
Torkelson Motor Co
Schori & Kuster
Lbr
Lehman
Flgin Co-operative Co
Metzger's
Elgin Canning Co
Ole's
Heinz’s
Hershey
Folger’s
Sunkist
Falb’s Market
Midwest
Ofl
D-X Sunray OK Company
Sunray Mid-Contrnent Oil Company
Tulsa, Oklahoma
D-X
Fauser Oil Company
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