18 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1965
Page
1
The Elgin Echo in Elgin Iowa lists publication details including second class mail status under the 1852 act, weekly Wednesday issue cadence, and staff at Hermen Bartunek as editor or contact. This record notes Fayette County location and postal handling.
A hundred relatives gathered Sunday at the Torkelson Motor Co showroom to celebrate Tom Torkelson’s birthday. An afternoon program reviewed the family business’s background and beginnings, highlighting the Torkelson firm’s community ties.
Fragmented OCR text with unclear individuals places and dates. Readable portions mention names and events but lack coherent narrative or full context for a definitive news item.
The event featured a family recital with the Oliver Torkelson clan singing the Norwegian alphabet song. Norwegian treats were shared, and a skit narrated by Mrs. Leo Olesen depicted a family incident. Birthday cake and ice cream were served, and the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Phiman Larson was celebrated with anniversary cake. Local residents attended meetings and visited friends, including trips to Milwaukee and Des Moines for canners associations, with numerous guests visiting from surrounding towns.
Recent callers include Josie Jenson and Victor Cas E with HW Bilden and Orvin Thenyp. Nellie Rens-Rosina Luard and Oliver srkelson hosted guests Ruth Suard and Mervin Anderson. Siman Larson and Libbie Lar Supper guests on Thursday with Mr and Mrs George Vaughn. Harold Puffett and Harold Albrecht visited from Manchester and Strawberry Point. Gerald Schori of Baltimore, Md. joined Leo Scho Ti home for dinner.
The community prints addresses of local servicemen serving in various branches. Pvt. E2 Michael Durnan US55799109 serves in the 33rd Engr. Co. (SE) at APO San Francisco. Pvt. Mark Durnan 2163269 serves with USMC Artillery School at Marine Corps Base. Joe Durnan Hq. & Co. A requests more addresses to publish.
A dense compilation lists service members, units, mail addresses, and postings across Camp Pendleton, North Island, San Diego, San Francisco, and various bases. Names include Lt. David E. Blockhus, Cpl. Robt. C Schupbach, Cpl. Russell D Wedo, Major Lowell M Strong, Pvt. Ben R Hunsberger, and Alxe Rich. J. Corbin among others, with assorted APO/FPO boxes and station details. The entry reads like a roster of personnel tied to Marine Corps and Army units, continuing through numerous addresses and service numbers.
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