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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
4
Classified ad rates set at 10 cents per line with a 30 cent weekly minimum if paid with cash. otherwise 4s Hc. Blind ads or inquiries incur a weekly minimum charge. Echo office displays No Trespassing signs at three for a quarter. In Sioux Rapids Korea casualty Sgt Tony Thompson Jr. is the second local war death.
The report lists proposals from a committee to reform city government including longer terms, staggered elections, and fiscal year alignment, plus an odd year election plan. It notes Idaho commission views on deer, a new Iowa council leader Faber, and officer appointments as well as a state education board vacancy after Halstead Carpenter's death.
A bus carrying 17 students from Fairview consolidated school overturned near Storm Lake after a smart Alee driver passed and cut in sharply in front of it. The bus was returning from a roller skating party and three students required medical treatment.
Mrs. LeRoy Swenson of near Harlan was hospitalized in Omaha with lockjaw after a leg cut above the ankle three weeks ago. Tetanus developed two weeks later following a sharp wound and stubble injury.
Modern-day prospectors rely on a Geiger counter to locate radioactive uranium deposits, using the device to detect radium activity and guide exploration efforts.
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors met in West Union with all members present to audit and approve a long list of county expenses for aid, hospitalization, supplies, and services. The clerk was instructed to issue warrants for payment to numerous vendors and individuals including stores, hospitals, and service providers.
County Auditor Hazel Oninina reports on the RT airmen case and related matters for the week ending in Monday August. The note summarizes ongoing financial oversight and governance actions within the agency.
Wadena notes list daily attendance and names of students in grades one and two. It records birthdays for Erma Pritchard and Dean Jennings, mentions party after school, and lists students with perfect attendance or minor absences. It also notes activities and travel reports from students in grades three and four including Diane Matt, Schori Herrling, and Alan Davis, plus plans and remarks on trips and new homes.
Mrs Belva Snyder entertained Elgin Lutheran Sunday school teachers and Mrs L E Nelson at a prer nuptial shower for Edna Nelson on Monday night Oct 9 at her home Rev Arthur Uttermann was surprised Wednesday evening by friends with picnic baskets to celebrate his birthday The evening was spent in singing and visiting
Included in the group were Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger and other Krueger families along with Habegerang Oelberg Li Hulsings from Aplington. They visited Mrs Mary Kelser and George Boyie in town then drove to Great Lakes Illinois where Junior Gehring is stationed. They also called on Lyle Granger in Racine Wisconsin and inspected the Havail station before returning Monday. Mrs Nels Olson later went to Oel.
A short report notes three cows in Palastina died within a week due to rabies as authorities investigate the outbreak. Local herders report livestock losses and prompt calls for vaccination and control measures.
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