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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
4
Hazel Gehring seeks Fayette County Auditor nomination for June 5 1950 Republican primary. W M Knox aims for renomination as County Treasurer. Robert Wilson seeks Board of Supervisors seat for term starting January 2 1951. Philip H Wolfe seeks Supervisor term starting January 2 1952, all subject to Republican voters on June 5 1950.
In May 1925 the Echo notes the Turkey river bridge between Clermont and Elgin stretches three spans totaling 270 feet. It reports local social news including funerals in Mason City Atlantic and Waterloo, and varied family visits. Several residents move homes and a dairy at Elgin Farms is upgrading with a new well and machinery.
Want ads state 1¢ per column inch with a 30¢ weekly minimum if cash is paid. ads with inquiries have a 0.5¢ charge per week and a higher minimum. Elgin Produce run by C.J. Mulford & Son urges readers to buy poultry supplies while stock lasts. Also note a 1928 Chevrolet coupe for sale via Herb Anderson in Clermont and a tractor work request with Alvin Thiese. A notice offers two free movie tickets to W A Kneeland if he visits the Echo office.
The report notes 896 candidates filed nomination papers amid a surge tied to affordable housing and four percent mortgage loans. The Iowa VA has approved 31,436 loans since 1943, over 78 percent for home purchases, totaling $198,082,976. The state unlocks a five million dollar office building cornerstone ceremony with officials present. Governors and dignitaries pledge service, while costs per World War I bonus claim run about one dollar. A new FHA officer leads the Town Association of Future Homemakers of America in Montezuma and surrounding communities. Wilbur A. Rush is promoted to chief of the division of lands and waters, replacing W. W. Flickinger.
Corporal Gayle Dunnington of Sioux City lost his father's beagle during a 30 day furlough en route to Minnesota. He searched five days near Remsen before a local newspaper advertisement led to a reunion with the pet, restoring the pair's morale.
Odney Oelberg announces candidacy for nomination for the office of County Recorder, subject to Republican voters' decision at the Primary election on June 5, 1950.
Mary Ek Estey announces candidacy for Fay ette County Recorder in the upcoming Republican primary on June 5, 1950, subject to voters’ will.
Lease recorded for five years covering N 38' Lt 2 Bk 1 Wadena. News cars registered include Henry Anderson of Elgin Kaiser sedan Leo Falb Elgin Buick Tudor.
Glen Rounds of Hawarden narrowly escaped death after grabbing a cable that touched a high line. His gloves and rubber shoes saved him, though one hand suffered serious burns.
Mrs L Popenhagen and Mr and Mrs Arthur Groth and Victor Decorah visited Sunday in the Walter Medberry home with Mrs Popenhagen staying longer. Mr and Mrs Thos E Howard were supper guests Sunday evening of Mrs Inez Shaffer.
County Supervisor records list livestock losses and payments for killed animals including sheep geese and chickens. Entries name numerous individuals with amounts paid and total losses recorded, followed by the county auditor signature and a note on frequent small earthquakes in Japan.
A pithy remark contrasts faith and money, suggesting that worldly wealth loses weight in the final reckoning. The speaker implies spiritual accounting supersedes financial assets.
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