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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1953

Page

2

Salute to Nan Larson shines in 1952 school year

A 1952 yearbook salute highlights Nan Larson born August 23, 1937 in Elkader later moving to Elgin. As a sophomore, she serves as class reporter and cheerleader while playing clarinet, piano, and leading in Rainbow and Methodist Youth Fellowship. She aspires to be an airline stewardess then interior decorator.

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Fayette County special election on county home bonds

Notice of Election announces a June 2, 1953 special election in Fayette County Iowa. Voters will decide on issuing bonds of 28000 dollars to finish a new county home building with a tax levy not exceeding two tenths of one mill yearly. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm except Oelwein 7 am to 8 pm. Precinct polling places listed.

Fayette County Iowa Fayette Odlwein Auburt Township St. Lucas Banks Township Banks Center Bethel Township Township Hall Center Township W. R. C. Hall Randalia Clermont Township Clermont Dover Township Dover Center Eden Township Waucoma Fairfield Township Arlington Fayette Township Fremont Township Westgate Harlan Township Maynard Miyria Township American Legion Hall Wadena Jefferson Township Oelwein Art Moore Oran Township Oran Pleasant Valley Elgin Putnam Township M. & M. Cate Maryville Scott Township James Smithfield Township Union Township Westfield Township American ‘ Legion West Union

Notice of County Board Resolution Adoption West Union Iowa

Notice issued under Chapter 45 of the Code of Iowa and a board resolution. Dated in West Union Iowa on the 337th day of April, 1953. Hazel Gehring County Auditor.

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Notice of Incorporation for Elgin Canning Company, Iowa

State of Iowa Fayette County notices the incorporation of Elgin Canning Company with principal place at Elgin Iowa authorized to manufacture canned frozen dehydrated vegetables fruits and other related business. Capital stock fixed at 49000 shares of 100 each non assessable with corporate existence twenty years from April 13 1953 initial officers directors listed and annual meeting in January 1954. The private property of stockholders not liable for corporate debts. By Ernest Schori president and Albert Schori secretary-treasurer.

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Build Strong Bodies Active Minds in Your Youngster Outdoor Play

Outdoor play boosts exercise and thinking through simple, improvised gear. Boxes planks and blocks spark imaginative building games from toy houses to ships and sailboats. Old crates pallets and scraps become swings tents and sandbox play for toddlers to older kids.

Waterproof Paint For Durable Outdoor Play Equipment

Waterproof outdoor paint gives play equipment a uniform lock and long life. Wooden parts should be sanded smooth, planks cut 3 to 4 inches thick and 10 inches wide with varying lengths from 4 to 7 feet. Cleats prevent slipping. Billy invites Pete to watch TV this afternoon, but Pete declines.

Billy Pete

Children Dig For Treasure In Tiny Yard Tale

A playful scene shows two boys spending an afternoon digging a hole in a yard in search of buried treasure. They imagine gold and island riches while a parent guides them. Nearby, family members gather to celebrate Clarence Zapf’s birthday at his Dubuque home as part of a Sunday visit.

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Death notice for Arthur Davis of Cedar Rapids

Relatives report the death of Arthur Davis husband of the late Vesta Lowe Davis of Cedar Rapids. A retired letter carrier, he lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life. Funeral services were held Monday with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery.

Arthur Davis Cedar Rapids Vesta Lowe Davis Davis Cedar Memorial Cemetery Ronald Moore T. Smith Francis Kitterman Manchester Hospital Lera Robinson Allan Robinson West Union Charles Horton And John Follon Lester Wenger Clermont Albert Kunzman Town City Parson Sisters Art Adams Wm. Davis Repub

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