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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1964

Page

4

FOR SALE ADS AND MISCELLANY LISTING VARIOUS ITEMS

Classified notices show multiple items for sale and services. Includes sewing machine offer with finance terms at 40 East Sixth St St Paul Minnesota and a range of apparel and farm items. Listings mention contact names and phone numbers from towns including West Union Elgin Clermont Clermont Iowa Sumner and Luana with various prices and dates.

East Sixth St—St. Paul Minn John Butikofer West Union Sdife Sally Elgin Echo Office Clermont Reuben Steffins Yorkshire Irwin Osmundson West’ Union Elgin Road Rudy Foswehl Elkader Hampshire Wm. Miene, Jr Luana Towa Clifton Miller

WEDDING INVITATIONS FOR SALE AND DOG ADVERT

Classified style notice offering wedding invitations and reorders in thermography or standard printing at the Echo. Also advertises sale of Coon dogs including black and tan blue tick and registered walkers with contact Ray Farrell Elka der Towa. Evening hours noted 9 10 p.m.

The Echo Ray Farrell Elkader Towa

Card of Thanks for Hospital Stay and Visitations

Mrs. Roger Frieden and Robin Lynn thank relatives and friends for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Gratitude expressed for support and medical staff including Dr. Hummel and Dr. Aur Gottlieb Pulfer.

Roger Frieden Robin Lynn Elkader Hospital

Mark Christen in NATO Exercise

Mark Christen, aviation fire control technician third class, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer C Christen of Guttenberg, participated in NATO naval training operation Exercise Team Work in the North Atlantic with Heavy Attack Squadron 11. His unit and other naval units from Belgium Denmark France Norway Netherlands conducted training including anti submarine and anti air warfare coordination tests.

Mark W. Christen Elmer C. Christen Guttenberg NATO North Atlantic Belgium Denmark France Norway Oite

Air Force Awards U T S Commission To Colesburg Man

John L. Thoma of Colesburg has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force after graduating from Officer Training School at Lackland AFB Texas. Selected through competitive exams, he will begin his first assignment at an Air Force installation worldwide. Thoma is a Springville High School graduate and earned a B A from the State University of Iowa in Iowa City.

John L. Thoma L. G.themas Colesburg Max Thoma Elgin U. S. Air Force Officer Training School OTS Lackland Air Force Base Tex Thoma Springville High School Springville State University of Iotwa Iowa City

Fayette County Supervisors Proceedings and Adjournment

The Fayette County Board of Supervisors met in the Supervisors office with Floyd Giiley and Raymond Goodell present and John D. Faye absent. Applications for cigarette permits were approved for Arnold Baker Jefferson Twp Robert L Traeger Hiderada Albert H Ohl Oran Twp Grace A Bowers Banks Twp and a class B beer permit for Grace A. Bowers in Banks Township. A resolution authorized the County Engineer W A Muellaring to execute certificate of completion and final acceptance for farm to market projects. Clean out your attic and place a want ad.

Jefferson Two Art DL Gifford — Alpha B.P. O Elks No 141 Jefferson Wo Knights of Columbus Gaylor’s, Inc Jefferson Twp Robert L. Wilson J. A. Renwick Auburn Harley Weltenhagen Alpha Loyal Order of Moose Jafferson Two John and Anna Bailey Oran N. N. Bennett Grace A. Bowers Banke T Hazel Gehring West Union Payette County Iowa Fayette County Court House Purevant Floyd Giiley Raymond Goodell John D. Fay Ruby Baker Barney Ohl Robert L Edgar A. Traeger Hiderada Albert H. Ohl Udonard A.anfinson Lima Hilda Welsh Bethel Gracs A. Bowers Banks Township Board of Supervisors W. A. Muellaring Aaid County

Junior M Y F Meeting Hosts Bowling Party

A Junior M Y F gathering met at Pam's home on Sunday evening November 1 with 15 members present. Douglas Falk led a lesson and rent was discussed with group help. Mrs Lee Roy Collina and Mrs Robert Hanger attended. Soules area bowling party planned for November 13. Pam and Mrs Coffin served lunch after a game.

the Jr Pam Douglas Falk Lee- Roy Collina Robert Hanger Soules Area

Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Holiday Hobby Fair

The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau women host a holiday fair with homemade decorations and gift ideas. An open house at the Elgin library on Monday November 13 from 2 to 4 features a cookie sale free coffee and cookies for all attendees.

Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Elgin

In Memoriam for Frieda Etter and family notes

In Memoriam memory of Mrs. Frieda Etter who died Nov 7 1962. Dorothy Irvin and John E Etter express faith and hope. Thanks extended to friends who aided after a home fire and to the W.S.C.S. ladies and Rev. Collins for encouragement and food donations from James and Herbert Dummegnuth and others.

Frieda Etter Christ Clarence Muehlethaler Harry Johnson Walter Durscher W.S.C.S Collins James Herbert Dummergnuth

Aged Papers Presented by Chadwells in Pella Visit

Three consecutive issues of the Pella Gazette from 1876 were given to Mrs. Lautenbach of Pella by Mr and Mrs H Marshall Chadwell of Del Mar California during a visit. The papers were found in Mrs Chadwell's father’s trunk in a garage in California. Turtle Charles Reddish owns the Triple A Stables two miles north of Indianola on highway 65 69.

Pella Turtle Charles Reddish Triple A Indianola

Retirements and notable catches headline local notes

Bernard J. Meiers retires after 46 years with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He began in 1914 and spent 48 years repairing and building bridges. Kenneth Sacquiten reports an 11 pound owl caught in a fence, and a giant 65 inch wingspan. Charlotte Ross, 6, grows giant squash with four of six hills yielding 30 to 60 pounds each. Wilbur McCown bags a 1,400 pound moose north of Sioux, Ontario, Canada. Clifford Helleso and son Jerry catch a 27 pound flathead catfish, 87 inches long at Indian settlement dam. U Reed of Adel, in his eighties, crafts canes and gadgets with unusual designs.

Bernard J. Meiers Chicago and, Northwestern Railroad Kenneth Sacquiten Charlotte Ross Wilbur McCown Leko Ontario Canada Compsnims Flathead Clifford Helleso Jerry 16 Garwin Indian Settlement U. Reed Adel

State News Continued on Page 1 From Grime to Iowa City

Hughes urged prioritizing the Interstate No 0 link between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids due to heavy traffic exceeding 7 000 vehicles daily. The state board of regents allowed dropping the word State from references to the University of Town and authorized use of a new resign

Grime Iowa City Hughes Cedar Rapids Iowa Univerity State Board of Regents University of Town

Iowa State University name changes and civic funding plan

A compilation of items notes that university naming conventions are being clarified to avoid nationwide confusion between institutions like Iowa State University at Ames and the State College of Iowa at Cedar Falls. It mentions IBM matchmaking, a dentist survey showing Iowa with 2,386 residents per dentist, and the League of Iowa Municipalities proposing legislative priorities including repealing tax levy limits, preserving the 30 mill cap, and increasing the gasoline tax by one cent.

University Ulster Iowa State University Ames State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Howard R. Bowen Iowa League of Iowa Municipalities Sgaven

Iowa unemployment hits 17,200 in September

The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports September unemployment at 17,200, the second lowest level since 1980. The usual October pattern suggests a seasonal decline, while the report notes broader government authority to enter intergovernmental agreements for joint facilities and services. Glen Whitehead, a former state legislator and noted publisher, is mentioned in association with Iowa headlines.

Iowa Towa Eee Glen Whitehead Jis Ger Tecefeda Iowa Press Association Hishes Ward

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. & V. Antiques Sumner Daroe Gerald Steva S.E Postville Charles Brown Talia Klinger Tractor Service Minnesota Woolen Company Lloyd Meier Patz Mark Christen Air Force U.T.S. Commission Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Frieden’s Iga Market Foyd Giley E. W. Hilgemann Smith Building Willman Real Estate & Auctioneering Service Fostville Harry L. Johnson Curtiss Leonard Heins Doris Biks Water Tower M.Y.F Ito Dorothy Etter Irvin’ Etter John E. Etter State News Elgin Cooperative Atithe’. American Legion ‘Hall Elgin Coop Elgin Co-Operative IBM Iowa State Anlectronic Leeee Elgin Echo Farm Sales ‘Service C. & W. Auction Market Wadena G. W. Alderson Stern Finance Co Des Moines Reae D Santa Cus Bk Sir Shepherds Chase Boys West Elgin Aii
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