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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1962
Page
1
The Elgin Echo in Elgin Iowa is published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunek. It is entered as second class mail matter on September 1 1891 at the Elgin post office Fayette County Iowa under the Act of March 3 1862.
The notice lists subscription rates of 2.50 per year in four northeast Iowa counties and 3.00 elsewhere, with late payment penalties. Advertising charges are ten cents per line with a 30 cent weekly minimum when cash is paid. 50 cents minimum otherwise. Blind ads and inquiries run 50 cents weekly. cards of thanks and memorial notices priced, with limits and line charges.
A sugar cookie recipe called Golden Kisses uses 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda and cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 3 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix sugar and shortening beat in yolks and vanilla fold in dry ingredients Shape into walnut sized balls roll in sugar and bake on greased sheets 10 minutes at 350 degrees Submitted by Mrs. Allen Haheger
The Junior Lutherans met April 26 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Solveig Kronilokken giving devotions and Mrs. Milford Olson delivering the lesson. An accompanying skit was performed by participants.
Hubert Cummings and Orvin Olson families sponsored the event with hymn selection by Albert Hanson. After the meeting, the Clifford Olson and Tilpher Bilden families hosted a game and a luncheon for attendees.
The Valley lists year ending events with ceremonies at VHS. Sunday May 20 Baccalaureate at 8 pm for high school, Thursday May 24 commencement at 8 pm, Friday May 25 junior high commencement at 8 pm. Last day of school is Friday May 25 with dismissal one hour early on the preceding Thursday and Friday.
Kathleen Gisleson of Elgin and Carl Erickson of Wadena were awarded $300 scholarships at Luther College. Gisleson, a sophomore majoring in English and Latin, graduates from Valley High and is among 17 scholarship recipients. Both students were named to the college honor society.
Gunder News reports a flurry of Sunday calls as Alvin Olson and Vickie Nyberg visit Will Bergen's, Clara Kurth returns from Wayne Flack’s in Monona, and many families from Clermont Lansing Manchester and Postville spend afternoons with neighbors.
Hangartner of Castalia to Minneapolis Wednesday. Kaye, Kendra and Norman Loftsgard were Sunday afternoon visitors at their grandparents' home. Mrs. Lucille Anderson and Gerald spent Monday with the Loftsgards and were Sunday dinner guests in the Victor Guyer home. Mrs. Keith Brainerd and Mrs. Kenneth Anderson were Saturday visitors in the Loftsgard home. Harold Pfister family visited Thursday evening in Bernard Loftsgard home. Paul Ellis Cedar Rapids and Phillip Boland Elkader visited Wednesday at Decorah. David Debbie and Drew Loftsgard spent Friday night in the Gilbert Loftsgard home.
Northeast Iowa community notes list weekend guests and diners across Elgin Cedar Rapids Decorah Dubuque West Union Oelwein and Waterloo. Names include Andersons Falbs Knudtsons Muehlethaler Perrys Boleyn Halverson Grimes Lehman and many others with multiple hosts and Sunday dinners.
Liam Breckin is ill. Mr and Mrs Ralph Collett of Maiden Rock Wisconsin. Mrs Louise Miller of Pepin Wisconsin. Lena Baumgartner. Mr and Mrs Vernon Wede. Larry and Terry. Mrs Arden Greener and Aan.
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