Phizzy:
Would it have been rare for elders in your congregation not to emphasize 1975? Were there other congregations that believed the prediction, but didn't really talk about it much?
It seems like that would a little odd for that time period, as much as the governing body was pushing the date. Sounds like the elders you mention were more concerned with their pensions than 1975. I am glad that you were putting some savings away for yourself, that probably came in handy at a later date.
Thank you!
Petra!