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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
4
Want ads advertise a real two bedroom home with recreation room and modern kitchen. also note special prices on bulk sales. Following notices express sincere thanks for support during Earl’s hospital stay, naming family, hospital staff, and local church contributors in gratitude.
A long item notes vigorous growth for Bell in 1965 with extensive mentions of local guests, social events, and multiple households in Wadena and surrounding areas. It also highlights Bell system investments in Iowa, including Des Moines head office, modernized facilities, buried lines, and growth in direct distance dialing and push button telephones.
The Elgin Study Club met at the Tiletson home with Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Clara Baumgartner presenting a program titled IUs On The Lae Set. A contest on labeling information was held. prizes awarded to Mrs. Medberry and Mrs. Guer Smith. Members received literature and officer elections were held for the coming year. The club plans to join federated clubs for the next meeting on February 7 at 8 pm at the Elgin Lutheran church.
UWILU editor Vance Kelly discusses experiences behind the Tron Curtain. The Postess notes a lunch. an interstate highway study says accident rates favor interstate over primary roads. Reports mention a new liberal arts college planned in southwest Iowa with 600 to 700 students and non profit status, unaffiliated with church groups.
Farmers Union leaders outline an office in Monticello or Anamosa with George Harms as field representative and a $6600 stipend. The government will reimburse travel costs as part of the anti poverty plan. Dennis Olle Des Moines receives a work release. Otte and two co-defendants plead guilty to grand larceny for copper wire theft from a Des Moines firm. Judge Wade Clarke approves limited work hours for release to work and support families under the new program.
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