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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
4
Real estate notice indicates the former Doyle Baker residence in Elgin is available for rent or sale through Mrs Edwin Krueger. Ide
State News continues with notes on a five year program to improve Iowa's heavily burdened primary system despite shrinking funds. Other items include a crackdown on illegal punchboards by Attorney General Evan Hultman, and Gov. Norman Erbe urging barbers to end racial discrimination in shops.
Rev Henry J Mathie leads activities with junior choir at 7:30 p.m. and senior choir at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Senior confirmation class at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Bible Chats at 10:00 a.m. Ferish Luther League meets. Advent services set for Dec 13 at 7:30 p.m. Christmas in the Arts event planned.
Reports list hospitalizations and visits: Th Rochester-Howard Shaffer a patient at Methodist hospital in Rochester, Minn. He went Thursday with Mrs. Shaffer staying. Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler visited. Mrs. Fred Hackmann returned home Wednesday from Postville hospital. Mrs. C J Mulford is a medical patient at Postville Community Hospital admitted Friday. Mrs. C O Christ returned home Tuesday from Rochester after a hospital checkup.
A Michigan man 36 year old Lowell Hewitt of New Brighton has been named associate warden at the state men's reformatory at Anamosa. Hewitt, who has headed a camp at New Brighton, will fill a newly created position and will receive a raised stipend.
U S Census Bureau statistics show Iowa homes with televisions totaling 750 216 versus 717 467 with washing machines. Of TV owning homes 40 349 have two or more sets while 123 872 Iowa homes lack washing machines against 91 124 homes without televisions. An Aberdeen Angus steer misnamed Pete won the grand championship at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago, shown by Iowa State University.
The District Court will hear on December 18 1981 the last Will and Testament of Thore Thompson late of Fayette County Iowa for admission to probate in Pated West Union. The notice is dated December 5 1961 and issued by Clerk Herbert D Klammer.
Mr and Mrs William J Howard of Recife Brazil announce the birth of their daughter Carolyn Ann born November 20 weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces They also have a son named John
Pvt Merlin R Nickels RA 17607750 has a new assignment at Fort Gordon Georgia. The transfer is noted by Tag Co R USA STR. Details specify a change of address within military records.
An egg industry meeting for egg producers hatcherymen and egg buyers in the area will be held December 1 at 1 30 p m at the West Union Court House TheTown Poultry Association has scheduled a series of four industry meetings for the state during November and December to provide opportunities for discussion and coordination among participants.
The egg industry plans a gathering to disclose industry problems and discuss solutions with key players. Representatives from major firms and farming groups are expected to attend to share data and address market challenges.
New item notes Dr and Mrs W A Schoes Heider residing at 10648 South Walden Parkway Chicago 43 IU. The brief item confirms the couple's address in the city.
The report notes a cheese factory visit with demonstrations and six committees to draw pictures and prepare reports for Audrey who has been absent due to illness. The group studies the Mediterranean Sea and related topics.
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