22 Nov 1945
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
1
Rich's column recounts a Saturday morning Hawk eye Gopher game in Iowa City where the Hawkeyes rallied for a 20 to 19 finish after rain delay. The piece blends sports quirks with scattered quips and social snippets, noting celebratory mood and local banter.
The article blends cultural notes with church performances by Vorai Duet and Gladys Peterson, a bridal reception for a Postville graduate, and a farming groom in Iowa. It ends with a legal notice from December 1945 in West Union, Iowa, announcing the will of William Reusser to be heard for probate.
Various short notes from West Union and Elgin recount residents returning from hospitals and trips. Harry Becker heals after an accident with a tense misspoken injury. Arthur Kelly and bride return from Chicago and stay with her parents. Red Cross work and county nurse talk seen. Pittsburg Des Moines Steel lays Elgin water mains. Clarence Schari takes a brief airplane ride with a flyer on Legion Day, but the trip ends early due to engine trouble and rain.
Norma Loftsgard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Helmer Loftsgard, married DeVere Halverson, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson, in a Marion Lutheran church double ring ceremony officiated by Rev S J Strandford. The bride wore a white floorlength gown with lace bodice and net skirt, tiara with pearls, and carried red roses. Maid of honor Mileen Loftsgard wore pink chiffon while bridesmaids Lillian Halverson and Arlene Hansen wore blue formals. The groom wore a dark uniform suit. best man Harold Halverson. ushers Lloyd Loftsgard and Louis Halverson. The mothers wore blue and black, both with pink carnation corsages. Arthur Amundson sang I Love You Truly.
Public notice states that the last will and testament of Gottlieb Dennler, late of West Union Iowa, dated November 19 1945, is presented for probate in Fayette County. Clerk Herbert D Krammer with deputy Shirley Grafenberg oversees the matter. Standort unknown due to damaged OCR.
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Harold Fred Vanselow seeks a divorce from Laectia Mae Vanselow alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their Sept 15 1941 marriage and two children. Louise Klineman was granted a divorce from James E Klingman last week. married Feb 20 1909 with children who have reached legal age. household furnishings fees and costs awarded with cash settlement unspecified.
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Use vinegar water to soften the milky deposit on glass utensils. Boil the mixture in the glass items, then rub lightly with steel wool to restore clarity.
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