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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1962
Page
1
The Elgin Echo, Elgin Iowa, is published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunek. It is entered as second class mail matter Sept. 1 1891 at Elgin post office under the act of March 3 1882. Dial 2711.
Dear Editor a recent change of address to the Naval Air Station Dispensary Cubi Point Philippine Islands is noted. The writer Bob Klingman HM3 USN lists two doctors and 14 hospital corpsmen and expresses thanks for the weekly issue. He signs from US NAS Navy No 520 Box 7 ero Fleet Post Office San Francisco California.
The Elgin ALCW Society opened January 18 under President Mrs. Harold Halverson with hostesses and ushers named. Officers for 1962 were installed including President Halverson and Vice President Sutter, with devotions led from John and John 8:12 as key verse. Reports were approved, a dinner for Pastor Freistul and family planned after February 4 services, birthday offerings noted, and prayers and table grace observed.
The Illyria Clipperettes 4-H club met January 13 1962 at Syria Church with Sally Stephenson and Janice Frederick as hostesses In the president's absence vice president Marilyn Miles conducted the meeting and led discussion
The meeting opened with pledge and roll call by 24 members. Iantha Strang substituted a secretary and Diana Reeder as treasurer. Members discussed a Fayette party from January 19. Mrs. Martin led a talk on What is Beauty with Jeri Martin on Line and Patty Johnson reading Sally.
Miss Sharon Pinney of Rochester wed Roger Krech of South St Paul at Wesleyan Methodist Church Rochester Minn The Rev Paul Davis officiated organist was Vernon Anderson and soloist was Pauline Todd The bride wore ivory satin lace gown with chapel train and crescent bouquet Best man Steven Haas Ushers Glen and Lester Krech The reception followed They will reside in Cedar Falls and he will teach in Janesville Iowa The couple both previously attended Macalester College
The Ma rion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met January 15 at the Anderson home with 26 members answering a New Year’s Resolution role call. Three leaders and five guests attended as county 4H tournaments and a paper drive were discussed, then adjourned after a program on plant water uptake. Demonstrations featured by Enoch Hanson, Erling Bilden, Daryl Anderson, and David Anderson.
Mrs William Moore led the Junior Lutheran class to Filader Friday eve ning to see the Walt Dimney show Greyfires Bobby. They enjoyed lunch at the cafe after the show.
Readable fragments list individuals including Myrna Moore Cindy Rosemary Shiela Barker Wanda Lembke David James Meyer Linda Reed Susan Blockhus Paul Fauser Diane Clark and Mrs Williem Moore Mrs Otis appears as part of a notice text with several names.
Baker and wife transfer 41 acres to Edward F Krueger and wife. Krueger Metta to Baker and wife Lots 16 and 20 Block 2 Hackmanns Add Elgin. George F Miller trustee to Northern Natural Gas Co trustee deed for 41 land, NW quarter Sec 22-91-7. Licenses to wed Lester Alphonso Guyer and Janet Kathleen Wagner.
The call-up of reserves last fall altered military strategy, strengthening Regular Army leaders and diminishing influence of citizen-soldier advocates.
The text surveys the 1962 fiscal outlook, noting a $7 to $10 billion deficit in the prior year and a projected balance with $10 billion higher revenue next year if taxes rise. It references McCormack’s ruling on televising sessions, hints at national payoffs from possible tax cuts or debt payments, and mentions travel perks for Washington officials. Khrushchev and agricultural retirement ideas appear peripherally.
A unique pilot in Russia lets dairy cows influence their feed choice before human voters weigh in. Scientists compare the animal driven selection to public opinion, probing decision processes and potential implications for farming.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that on a date in December 1961 the undersigned was appointed administratrix with the will annexed. The document outlines the administration of the estate and directs interested parties to appear or respond as required by the court.
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