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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

20 Aug 1953

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

2

DeVere Halversons and relatives dine with Ruth Lottegard

Mr and Mrs DeVere Halverson and their sons were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Ruth Lottegard. Several nearby families gathered at Kenneth Andersons to celebrate Curtis Andersons fourth birthday. Louis Becker visited Kenneth Marks home Sunday evening. Kendall Marks fourth birthday was celebrated Sunday. Marlon Dorcas Society meets Saturday August 22 with hostesses listed. Arlington visitors Christine Rypestor Corrine Clara Moyer Gilbert Loftsgard Karol accompanied. Robert Bullock of Des Moines and Arthur were in Mason City Wednesday visiting.

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Son Stonaay Marlon Dorcas Des Moines Mason’ City Arthur T. J. Olson P. K. Peterson Waldo Embretson Henry Olson Christine Rypestor Corrine Ruth Loftsgard Robert Bullock Gilbert Loftsgard Orvin Loftsgard Guttenberg Lloyd Schutte T. T. Loftsgard Keith Brainard Marsha Alfred Nesteby Decorah Toler Larson T. T Orvin Giles Martin Herman Boyer Stanley Mary Bain Jouge Dick Henry Waterloo Chloa Lyon Paul Patterson Chacago Bill ‘Cheney Lyle Martin Mary Barnhouse Willis Lyon Albert Erickson, Jrv McGregor Glen Boyer Arlo ‘Homewood Sim Gauphy Sollochwein Bill Aie Boyes Borst Herman, Boyer John Barnhouse Lew Gruyer Clint ‘Crooks Rose Park Zoo Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Vern Boyer Reybeh Dubuque Robert Musser
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Local families host visitors and share weekend gatherings

Ernie Rickert Realto Wold and families visited Mervin Anderson and Mrs Henry Vellersven. Dozens of neighbors noted Sunday visits, picnics in Decorah and Prairie du Chien and trips to Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Oelwein, with many overnight stays and dinners at various homes.

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Brainard News: Mr and Mrs Herman Boyer Visit Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Herman Boyer visited Friday evening in the Brainard community area for a social gathering. Neighbors reported a warm reception and brief discussion on upcoming local events, with no incidents noted.

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Herman Boyer
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Service notes and military family updates in mixed draft

In Service Antonio Texas Promotion Hubert Nickels writes. Rusell Larson Norfolk VA came home Friday to spend a month with his wife and daughters, also Hid-par ents Mr and Mrs Philman Larson. Private Donald Walgoldier, Pfc. Kenneth Iner US 55911779 Prov Co 2733 34 Halverson US 55217986 APO 872 Care PM New York Btry 12th MA Bn APO 248 Care NY PF. M., San Francisco Calif. In a letter from her son Ken Return to A 8 Completing a watch Mrs Ida Halverson reports nine month tour of combat duty that she had moved back five in the Far East, the fast attack aircraft carrier USS Philippine after months of heavy front line fighting. He is now on a 7 day rest leave in Japan. Pose Deematalemith Wangtew FL wrKee isiasaiseuns third class USN son of Mr and Mrs B H Brackin Elgin. He is scheduled for honorable discharge soon.

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Mans Donald Wal Goldier Kenneth Iner Halverson Care P.M New York Care N Ida Halverson Far East Philippine San Francisco Calif Japan Pose Deematalemith
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Last year's traffic toll marked record deaths and injuries

A historic figure shows last year carried the heaviest traffic toll for deaths and injuries. Officials note rising casualties and urge increased safety measures and enforcement to reduce future harms.

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Science courses with well equipped labs offered

General Science Biology Chemistry and Physics courses available with well equipped laboratories.

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