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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1954

Page

4

Candidates Fight for Votes and Road Safety Push

State officers step up road safety effort aiming to curb highway deaths. Driver performance can suspend bans, issue warnings, require reexaminations, and place motorists on probation. Iowa Republicans urge a large June primary turnout and keynote speakers. Universities face rising tuition fears and teacher shortages. bar association plans three-day Des Moines meeting with notable speakers.

Department of Public Safety

Colleges Face Tuition Hike Debate Across States

Three state schools are under discussion as sentiment grows against tuition increases. Ry Ernest Palmer Jr urged higher rates while Gov William Beardsley opposed hikes in a University of Iowa address. Lea Hoegh with Chambers and Palmer spoke in Davenport, opposing increases. The state board of education pledged no hikes next year, delaying any changes to 1995 96.

Iowa State University of Iowa Iowa State Schools of Higher Education— College Lowe State Teachers Colleges Legislative Budget Committee Towa A. B. Chambers Des Moines Ernest Palmer, Jr William &. Beardsley University of Iowa Lea Hoegh Chambers Palmer Davenport State Board of Education

County Board of Supervisors Proceedings Fayette Co

A transcription of Fayette County board expenses lists numerous names, services, and suppliers. Items include salaries, court reporters, medical exams, supplies, and various vendor payments with totals and voucher references across departments.

Fayette County Board approves sale of county home bonds

The Fayette County Board of Supervisors met at the County Courthouse West Union Iowa on March 6 1954 in adjourned session. The board chaired by Floyd Gilley with Robert Wilson and J B Niles approved the sale of 86000 County Home Bonds bearing 1.75 percent interest and confirmed the treasurer’s sale report. Attest County Auditor Hazel Gehring.

Fayette Co. Lbr. Co Tower Pipe Jbr Fidlar & Imbere Co Union Tw Westford Tae Armet’s Imp, Co Hazel Gehring Adm Manda Hinnema Copa Hedricls Bra C. C. Henderson Ahr Belary Coar Den Henderson & Ot Tlile Med Ald Noor The R. Huntting Co Ay Boo Aero Freda Weer Care Guigan Fred A. Hote Nant Rg BEL Knox, Co Treas Koch Brothers Ofc Harria Kiosa Banta Onse Henry Eitteison Reuesa Ing Clermont Jel Kipte Waiine Kelsey Picurtentach Kennedy Modald FT. A Xing Aed Uber Lergon Lewle Thioto Frank Leo Grocery Matt Parrott & “Bone Co Hugh A. Madea Minnaert Contractors Quivert ‘Installaciona Fr. F. Miller Pera Tecoin Ethel Sarath Oma Geo. A. Murray Parole Ofer Earl Batlee & Sons Rove Poor Metring J. Kted Groft Jaynard Co-op Ingan John McAweeny Noalea Borweed ‘ Co Nebraska Bride Newton Motor Co Lbr, Co Brakemores West Union Iowa Board of Supervisors Feyette County Floyd Gilley Robert Wilsson J. B. Niles Fayette County Anmé Robert Wilson Flo Gilley Wseka Board of Supervisors of Iows

Political Announcements For Fayette County Offices 1954

Candidate notices announce runs for Fayette County Auditor Recorder Treasurer Sheriff and County Supervisor. Names include Hazel ing Darold Odney Olberg and Fred A House, all seeking Republican primary support on June 7, 1954, with terms beginning January 1956.

Fayette County Hazeling Odney Oelberg W. Mi Knox Ndt Belkcan Fred A. House Fayette

Fayette County Primary Candidates Stated

The notice lists candidates in Fayette County for the June 1964 primary. J B Niles seeks Fayette County Clerk, Grant Lauer runs for State Representative, and Mark D Buchheit campaigns for Mathews County Attorney. The filing targets the Republican voters and June 4 to June 7 dates are noted for the primary.

Fayette County Grant Lauer Mathews Fatte County Mark D. Buchheit

Waterlooo banquet and barn raising at Gehring home

Mrs. Frank Capper and Mrs. H W Falk with Inez and Hazel Cook attended a Marcellers convention banquet in Waterloo. Gerech and Friederich oversaw a barn raising at Jacob Gehring's home last Friday. Two ore barns are planned for Ernst Bros and Louis Denner. Cornelius Reierson begins large scale turkey raising ordering 1000 poults at 1.00 each. Harry Gilson expands into plumbing with a project for C B Schori's new home.

Frank Capper H. W. Falk Inez Hazel Cook Waterloo Marcellers Gerech Friederich Jacob Gehring Ernst Bros Louis Denner Cornelius Reierson Wellman Harry Gilson C. B. Schori

Charity and dog bite tale prompt cautious giving

An essay questions charity ethics noting generous people may donate to dubious causes, urges supporting reputable home and local efforts. It includes a dog bite incident where a fed family dog attacked a child, requiring twenty two stitches, highlighting the moral to keep children away from feeding dogs.

Local Visits Highlight Grand Meadow Social News

Mr and Mrs Arthur Qolsor Tholt and son from Decorah spent Sunday at Helmer Lyngaas home. Mrs Bertina Buraas of Oln reported Monday night at the Selmer Erickson home. Mrs Julia Landegerd spent Tuesday with Lena Nyhus in Gander. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson visited in the Duane Palas home Tuesday.

Arthur Qolsor Tholt Sona Decorah Harold Triem Georgia Helmer Lyngaas Bertina Buraas Oln Selmer i Erickson Julia Landegerd Lena Nyhus Gander Ed Johnson Duane Palas

The Case of the Disappearing Frog Incident

A fragmented report notes a missing frog from a biology room and questions a student Weldon Orth. It references a warden's file and details a birth on May 16 1938 in Decorah and schooling at Waucoma high school.

Dile HHS Weldon Duane Orth Decorah Waucoma High School BHS Elgin

Conservation Forests Chapter Study Highlights Waste Effect

The chapter on Conservation Forests stresses dreadful waste and indirect harm to the public. It notes American problems in transportation and discusses plans, paired with a strip film on airplanes in peace and war. Secretarial practice girls use a dictaphone from Mr Moore and transcribe it on the typewriter.

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Don Pierson U. S Iowa State Bar Association John Bricker Ohio Bourke B. Hicken- Roper James J. Wadsworth New York United Nations William S. Beardsley Leo A. Hoegh Hoegh Proceedings of ‘County Board of Supervisors Paul Niemann FTN Oelwein Iy Ragister Pris Idesa Lene Daar Oidéaine Butt Helen Penk Poatville Commint Hospital Dave Parsons Prova Palmer’ Memorial Umibting Wee Elmer Paen Air Dover Herman Police & Sheriffs N. America Pratt Chemical & Hqulp. Co Ups Bite Seessieensee Kermit Rochen Chauffeurs Licenae C. H. Ralston March Lor Gilley Hazel Gerring Haan Gearing Floyd Owney Hazel Fayette Co Darold Jack Dewish Ahwoiaide Ehal Eal Ik Veery Ave J. B Jim) Niles Klammer Chambers of Commerce Better Business Bureaus Grand Meadow News Panther Brevi Weil Bat Oak. Drive Huebner Corner Postville Goodfyear Farm Tires Magee Goodyear Rs Ayena
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