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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
8
Sunday school at 10 15 a m worship service at 12 15 p m. Many local families and guests visit and host events across West Union LeRoy Clermont and surrounding areas including birthdays weddings and Memorial services. Community groups meet with organizers like Mrs Ed Wenger and Mrs BE Steinman while several families entertain or travel to nearby towns.
Cherry Valley news lists visits and social gatherings across several households. Laurence Butikofer and Sherril visited Louis Butikofer. Merlin Rankin with Albert Dennler hosted. Kimball guests dined with Martin Hanson. Christen and Muehlenthaler families frequent attendees. Forrest Mason of Pocahontas visited Orlin Mason. overnight guests Louise, Merlin Butikofer, and Leo Olesen. Wat Minihan Dan Burke guests of Martin Minihan. Barbara Gibbs birthday party attended by Rae Gibbs household. Albert Dennler visited John Christen. George Nickels family hosted by Will Chase in Volga. George Leuchtenmacher returned from Iowa City Veterans Hospital. Bert Thoman mentioned.
A brief social item records a visit on Sunday afternoon involving Mr Richard Hofer and Mrs Hofer, noting their presence and company.
A detailed social roundup lists numerous visits and suppers centered in West Union and nearby towns. Families including the Boyer, Cheney, Murphy, Martin, Musser, Reeder, and Lyon households hosted or joined gatherings, with appearances by relatives from Clermont Eldora Eldora and Fredericksburg. The long sequence notes birthdays, hospital calls, and weekend stays, highlighting local ties and community life.
The Marion Mission Society gathers Friday May 8 at church parlors with Mrs Otto Gisleson and Mrs Kenneth Anderson as hostesses. Mr and Mrs Milton Olson and family spent last Tuesday evening at the Ole E Olson home. Mrs Kenneth Kjosa Ted and Sandra were guests Sunday at the M E Mikkleson home at Decorah. Mrs V Landsgard spent Thursday with Mrs Ole Olson. Mr and Mrs Myron Hoag and family visited Mrs Ruth Loftsgard Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. V. Landogard and Ole were recent guests at the Kenneth Krosa home. Anyone with news from the Gander area please call Mrs. Gilbert Loftsgard, correspondent, early Monday or prior to that time if possible.
Real estate transfers list Weibel William Admi to Albert Schori WD for undivided interests in parcels Lot 214 947.4 and Lot 2 Section 14 Twp 94 Range 7 Elgin. John Falb to Lea Falb and wife EB 1-2 Lot 9 21 8 BS (ex 4) Elgin. John Falb and wife to John Falb jr and H W Falb WD for Lots 21 8 B5 Elgin and SE SE 30 NE NE NE SE 31 94 7.
Christen Will and wife 600 land NW 3 987. Dennler Albert and wife 22 land NW 3 973. Nembke Elmer and wife 526 land NW Section 2 Township 93 Range 7. Reinhart Melvin 285 land SW Section 21 Township 94 Range 8.
Vern F Frieden sells to Chas A Pugh for one dollar and twelve percent interest in Pugh Frieden Heating. Includes stock tools and equipment. License to wed April 27 issued to Paul Kaiser in Arlington and Charlene Vande Voorde in Aurora. Note mentions advertisements.
Mrs Roy Harmons in Clarinda enjoys a ten year collection of dots, china, and glass. Some dolls date back ninety years as she curates her unusual display for visitors.
A historical note describes Fresen Fruit Freese technique to freeze canned fruit and push out a frozen roll by opening both ends of the can at serving time. The method promises a ready to serve frozen fruit disk.
Raw carrots pair well with cabbage celery and lettuce in mixed galads. The note highlights carrots as a versatile component enhancing crisp texture and color in salads and side dishes.
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