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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
1
On April 2 1962 the District Court will hear the last will of Irene M Bennett deceased for admission to Probate in West Union Iowa dated March 17 1962 Herbert D Klammer Clerk
The season started Tuesday evening as spring officially opened on March 20, marking the vernal arrival with the calendar noting the change from winter. Local observers noted the warmer temperatures and brighter days signaling the new season.
Dr and Mrs John Foster promote Barpali Arts Co operative textiles from Orissa India in East Leverett. Co operative began 1953 with 40 families producing about 20000 dollars of cloth yearly. Weavers gain market access via co operative buying and marketing. Cloth sold non profit to fund weavers families while consignments target American organizations. Individuals may view stock at January Hill, East Leverett.
Clarence N Olson, born Oct 30 1907 on a lake NW of Gunder, Wa, died March 9 1962. He farmed before moving with his mother and brother Louis to Oelwein in Sept 1958 where he worked as a laborer. Survived by his mother and brother Louis and several aunts and uncles. Last rites held Mar 13 at Marian Lutheran Church with Pastor H J Mathie officiating.
Elgin ALCW met March 15 with hostesses Mesdatties Wm Moore Paul Larson Melvin Hanson Dwayne Frieden Ed Butihofer and Richard Hofer Ushers were Mrs Donald Sutter and Mrs Glen
The fragment records a brief moment where the Lort's Prayer is repeated and a table grace song is sung. No other actions or names are given, leaving the scene focused on ritual repetition and communal dining.
Mex Medberry received an Iowa League map showing 20 inches of snow in the local area on March 7, equal to 6 inches of water. City officials were alerted to prepare for possible spring flooding. The survey was ordered by the adjutant general of the National Guard. Local snow cover is gradually melting due to warm days and cool nights.
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