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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is issued weekly on Thursdays from Elgin Iowa. Published by Strauch and Herman, it details its mailing and post office classifications and dates of entry.
Miss Marie Helen Oakland daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Oakland Ossian became the bride of Pfc James Mark Butikofer son of Mr and Mrs George Butikofer in a Tuesday evening ceremony June 4 at the First Lutheran church south of Ossian Rev E O Alring officiated Best man was Dennis Butikofer and ushers included Eugene Butikofer Jerald Oakland Herman Oakland and Walter Germann Jr Maid of honor was Miss Janice Oakland who wore a yellow linen suit and baby rose corsage Ariel Gehring sang I Love You Truly and Because Carole Hexom accompanied Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors.
Miss Margie Dennler and Lt. George K. Dorsey exchanged vows Sunday afternoon June 6 at the University of Dubuque chapel. The ceremony featured a lighted altar with gladiolas and asters, with Mrs. James Remer of Dubuque singing Ich Liebe Dich and The Lord's Prayer. The bride wore a Chantilly lace and tulle gown with a fitted bodice, finger-tip veil, and pearl jewelry. she carried white orchids.
Details of a June wedding at a university venue describe bride Mrs. Dorsey from Dubuque and Lt. Joseph F. Dorsey of Norfolk, with matron of honor Mrs. Dennler and bridesmaids, bouquets, gowns, and a sword-cut cake. Also notes Tertia Club meeting at Mrs. Lehman's with beauty tips, new member committee, a July picnic planned, and guest Mrs. Whipple.
Manchester band directed by Han son and Elgin band directors Grether and Earling will hold exchange concerts. The Manchester group will visit Abel Wirtmadlow on June 23, while Elgin band members travel to Manchester on June 25. They also perform at Ilyria Community Day on June 24 after hosting the Northern Iowa band festival at Mason City. The Manchester band numbers about 55 members.
The Tabitha Society will meet today at the church on Thursday. Members are asked to attend and discuss upcoming events and arrange support for community projects.
A comic schoolroom sketch contrasts a teacher’s serious query about November 11 with a child’s simple answers about Armistice Day. The dialogue touches on fatherly nicknames, a wife aiding at home, and a child’s candid view of family life. The piece voice-narrates lighthearted reflections on everyday manners and modest domestic humor.
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