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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
4
A local agent R P Strauch of Des Moines promotes Town Mutual Tornado Insurance Association urging residents to take out a policy for tornado safety. Blifp
Governor names Mrs. Lewis Rathje Clinton Dwight Brigkson Indianola Mrs. Orville Harris Jefferson Russell Schall Belmond and Mrs A S Wendell Bronson to the state traveling library board under a new nonpaid appointment law Officials say state officials formerly served on the panel and costs rise for mental health institute care in Iowa Net cost per patient at Clarinda institute climbs to 892 79 with 1218 average patients down from 1328 Orphan care falls at Annie Dittenmeyer Home Davenport cost per child drops 2060 06 to 1947 45 average population 233 down 58 An annual note recalls air conditioning in state office building causing some rooms to be colder than others leading sweaters to be common for workers Irwin named to state merit system council Des Moines Past president of the national federation of business and professional women clubs Helen G Irwin is appointed to the council which oversees personnel for state health welfare and related agencies Heads Conservation Unit George M Fuster Ottumwa named to lead the unit
The new chairman succeeds J. D. Reynolds of Creston with Joe Stanton of Des Moines as vice chairman. Iowa also announces a statewide open deer season bow and rifle dates with set shooting hours and a $10 license fee. Separately, Governor's refugee committee names Richard Everds of Estherville as chair, Mrs. Lappen as vice chair, and Rev. Hans as secretary to push active participation. Mary Huncke resigns, criticizing the program as a flop in Iowa.
Janis Fink daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Fink Fairbank married Lou Klingman son of Mr and Mrs Fred Klingman Arlington in a 2 30 pm ceremony. Rev H J Heilman officiated with white gladioli decor and solos by Fay ette Thompson Jr. Max Northrup played organ. The bride wore shiffle embroidery with portrait neckline and chapel train, veil of silk illusion, and carried pink roses. Bridesmaids wore ice blue crystallette gowns. Richards Schneider was ring bearer and Kathie Mueller flower girl. The reception followed at the church parlors and the couple will reside in Arlington with teaching posts for both spouses.
Real estate transfers include E P Gernand and wife to Harold Morse for $100.00 on Lots 24 and 25 in Herriman Additions. Eli Albert Peterson et al to John Metzger and wife for $1.00 covering multiple lots in Thompson and Thompson additions.
Robert H. Larson 31 of Towa City and Loyce J. Erickson 28 of Clermont plan marriage. Jack Land 21 and Donna Murphy 17, both of Wadena, also listed for license. New cars registered for Ross E. James 3 and Gwendolyn in Clermont, and David T. Gleim of Arlington. Refrigerator sizing advice from Michigan State College suggests larger units may be wiser than small models.
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