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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
4
Two classified notices offer a flat clarinet in good shape for sale with contact Linda Thiese at 2961 and a 1956 Ford with 24,000 miles priced for quick sale from Harry Frieden of Elgin.
State rules now allowed without governor signature but with attorney general approval. Fire regulations to mirror National Fire Protection Association standards. By-passes gain support as feared highway plans ease. Otis Frette elected Iowa Motor Truck Association president. Peter Crowley Driver of the Year with 670000 miles accident free. REA elects Herbert Moeller president. Alfred Schmillen and J T McGarry named officers. Cooling off ends many divorces as 60 day wait law takes effect. 220 in July and 157 in August. Beetle infestation funding sought near Fort Madison. termites damage at Iowa School for the Deaf. Hoffa claim links Gov Loveless to labor leader influence.
FBI data show higher crime per 100000 in murder robbery larceny burglary last year in Towa. Two categories declined, aggravated assault and gate theft, per the FBI. Sworn statement dated October 1 1957. Also includes wedding anniversary notices and social mentions with local names and households.
Ownership details list publishers R P Strauch and James Hermen of Elgin Iowa with editor and managing editor R P Strauch and business manager R P Strauch. Owners are Strauch and Hermen. No bondholders holding 1 percent or more. Average copies distributed through the mails to paid subscribers is reported.
Wadena News notes a boosters meeting planned in the school lunch room on the upcoming date. Mothers and interested residents are urged to attend as part of a Thursday agenda.
About one hundred relatives and friends attended an open house Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for Mr. and Mrs. ... An intimate gathering followed to honor the couple and mark their celebration with family and neighbors.
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