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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1958
Page
4
A local advertisement notes Want ABL é for sale including pop corn gear and a light-weight Bolen's power chain saws at Nelson's Shop in Clermont. Also mentions a 12tfe sale for other items.
Notice announces yearly subscription at ten dollars with ten percent savings at ECHO office. Offer covers four northeast Iowa counties. For sale a five room house built in 1954 by Ben Schori in Elgin, available by year’s start.
Dr. J C Cromwell, state mental health director, argues that patients able should pay for treatment in state institutes. He notes that funding for care now comes from the county where the patient resides and cites reluctance to pay taxes as a reason.
The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appoints Ella Dummbermuth administratrix of the estate of Andrew Dummermuth deceased. All debts to the estate must be paid to the administratrix and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated October 27 1958. ESTEY ESTEY Attorneys for Administratrix West Union Iowa.
Mrs. Bertha Ree of Maquoketa received a 50 year membership pin recognizing half a century of service in the Order of Eastern Star.
State of Iowa Fayette County and District Court announce a hearing on November 17 2088 for admission to probate of the will and codicil of Annie G Gunderson late of Fayette County deceased. Dated West Union November 3 1858. WERBERT D Kil lerk Ness witness.
A classic study of 792 married couples shows happy wives more often display kindness, cooperative attitudes, methodical habits, self control, and ease with others. Happier marriages align with even emotional tone, egalitarian views, benevolent regard for others, self confidence, and proactive initiative. The findings suggest personal well being and outward focus drive marital happiness for both spouses.
A mix of brief items reports an Iowa worker credit for saving a colleague during a Spencer power line incident, Interstate 96-8 opening Des Moines features, and locals including Carl’s escape tale, a Denison crow, and Maquoketa resident Helde growing a tobacco plant from Kentucky seed in his yard. The notes sketch local color and small events across multiple towns.
A humorous anecdote notes that a well behaved mink arrives in Heaven and is offered anything. The mink requests a coat made of little chorus girls, showcasing a risqué, era specific quip about desire and innocence.
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