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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly in Elgin Iowa lists its address 3711 Elgin, Iowa and notes publication details including second class mail status and foundation date reflecting its Fayette County roots.
Miss Eleanor Schutte and Ivan E. Torkelson wed at Postville Lutheran church on Sunday October 24 at 2:00 pm. Rev Vance Knutsen officiated the double ring ceremony. Bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Schutte of Postville and Mr and Mrs C C Torkelson of Elgin. The couple will reside in Elgin where the groom works for Torkelson Motor Co.
Items from 1929 appear in the Echo files. John F. Berndt sells barber shop fixtures to Geo. Pollitt of Cresco with immediate possession. Elgin learns of Fred Reusser Jr. of Storm Lake death, a longtime Buena Vista College math and physics professor since 1923. Archie Howard in Des Moines hospital after surgery. Elmer Pinney Jr. shower. early snow from Oct. 24 storm. corn husking underway.
H W Falk sold his Clermont meat market to Arno Lindroth of Luana who will run it with J W Miller. Weekend specials at Kohlers include Tb 44c and package raisins 12c. Postville Hospital notes report Mrs V Schneider admitted for treatment. Lyle Light wears cast after elbow bone fragment found. Lee Boleyn to Xavier Dubuque for leg surgery. Emil Moore home from Rochester after medical treatment. Mrs Gottlieb and sons accompany him.
Mrs. Moore who had been there also returned home. The report notes their safe arrival and emphasizes the completion of their return journey.
In Puerto Rico, Lester Friederich spends his month furlough with his father Jacob and other relatives. He reports back to service November 4. He has two brothers in service Jimmie in Greenland and Bob in California. Pvt. James A. Cook finishes eight weeks basic at Camp Chaffee Arkansas on a 13 day leave with his parents Merlin and Mrs. Cook of Elkader. Pvt. Donald G. Olson RA 17419269 Co A Bist Med Tankin Combat Command B Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
A brief note directs readers to announce a sewing project in the Echo. The message hints at crafty plans and invites participation, signaling a local initiative or club activity centered on sewing and shared work.
Mr and Mrs Jack Whipple of Pierson announce the birth of their son Mark Clelland born Wednesday October 20. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and joins mother Jane Falb Whipple.
Roger Holm stationed at Norfolk Virginia aboard the USS Alstede phoned his parents Mr and Mrs Selmer Holm to report he was safe. Hurricane Hazel struck as the ship prepared for a cruise to Italy and Europe and, though moored, the vessel was swept to sea with part of the crew missing the rest.
A fragment notes a voyage being postponed until October 22 with a plan to return on December 24. The brief mentions Dee and a Want Ad. The readable text implies travel disruption and a forthcoming return date, but specifics are limited.
Voters in Olin will decide on a bond issue for a 207000 dollar high school building at a November 15 election.
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