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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1957

Page

4

State News Continues with Iowa Conservation and Tax Notes

Parley discussions note federal funds for soil and water conservation totaling about 9.049 million dollars under the program. Iowa’s tree bank plans supply evergreen trees for marginal lands, with 9.4 million trees seeded at Town State College and distribution set for 1960. Gas tax refunds to farmers exceed 5.8 million dollars for the year ending June, covering 3 cents of the tax for nonhighway farm use. Highway patrol staffing shows gains but no eight hour week. current schedules reflect around 72 hours. Interchanges are planned roughly every four miles on the interstate network. toll-road plans would have had interchanges every 25 miles. Fair sales tax collections fell to 10,145 dollars from 12,320 last year. Health officials urge flu shots amid the Asian flu, anticipating a second wave in February or March. Local social notes cover wedding plans, committees, and visits.

Iowa Federal Soil Bank Town State College Herrick John Butter Iowa Highway Commission

Jewel At Fontanelle Man Receives 50 Year IOOF Pin

Arthur Chap man was presented with a pin marking fifty years of membership in the IOOF at Fontanelle. The ceremony honored long service and loyalty to the organization.

Fontanelle Arthur Chapman IOOF

Legion Auxiliary Post Meets With Fourteen Members

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Thursday night meeting in the Legion hall with fourteen members present. The unit increased to forty-two paid-up members and decided to donate two dollars to the retarded children fund. Mrs. Arthur L Werrling and Mrs. Elmer Struss will explore purchasing an electric mixer. A bake sale is planned.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Arthur l Werrling Elmer Struss

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