18 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
1
A playful exchange hints at flirtation with lines about silent pleasure and eyes likened to a bird. A call asks about evening plans and the reply suggests not exactly free but inexpensive. A warning about quitting a bad habit appears, and a cheeky note on love ending with an awkward sink scene.
A collection of light musings from Rich on leaf burning waste, local happenings in Elgin, and small town anecdotes. Items mention pandas, Columbus pride, flag data ideas, a bank clerk named Walt, kids parades and a humorous bedbug joke, plus maxims about time and a nod to Iowa scenery.
Violet Mae Koch daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Koch West Union became the bride of Pic. Leo F. Sutter son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sutter Elgin in a St Peters Lutheran church ceremony Eldorado The Rev William A Foege officiated The couple exchanged vows as organist Mrs W A Latter led the music and singers Dorothea Beck and Lucille Tubesing performed The bride wore a white satin gown with pearl trim and carried white pompoms and pink roses A reception for over 300 followed in the church hall with decorations in pink blue and white The bride will return to Allen Memorial for nursing duties Nov 1 He will report back to Jefferson Barracks for reassignment The bridegroom served in the European theater earning the Purple Heart Good Conduct Medal and three battle stars
Neighbors condemn Robert as a bad boy but his teacher and classmates support him. With patient guidance, he learns to behave, discovers pride in drawing and building, helps arrange the classroom, and cares for a pet turtle. The mother is seen as a helper, not a jailer, and the boy slowly improves.
A kitchen tip advises washing parsley thoroughly then placing the wet leaves and stalks in a tall glass jar. Screw on the cap and store in the refrigerator to keep color and flavor a week or more.
The note discusses keeping fats cool for storage with emphasis that most fats require refrigeration while some cookies called Taty can stay at room temperature. It highlights market options for shelf stable versus refrigerated fats and cookies.
The advice suggests dropping one or two small pared potatoes into pottage to absorb excess salt. After soaking, remove the potatoes before serving to improve the dish.
The report lists numerous gatherings in several households. Names include Loftegard Olson Gisleson Sutter Anderson Halverson Loftsgard and other relatives visiting for birthdays dinners and Sunday events with guests from Minneapolis Portland Postville and nearby communities.
The record lists multiple households hosting dinner guests and visitors. Names include Henry Glune Irene and Ole A. Olsen of Portland, Oregon in the Loftsgard home, T. J. Olsen Elmer Selma Groth Hiram Olsen Linda and others calling at various homes. Family visits extend to Madison Wisconsin for Olvin Olson and friends.
A camp style tip to finish fried breakfast bacon by using the browned fattet bread in a hot skillet. Toast on both sides until crisp outside and soft inside. Sprinkle with a sugar and cinnamon mixture or eat plain for a special flavor.
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