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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1960

Page

7

Ladies Aid Society Easter Theme Meeting Report

Ladies Aid Society met March 30 at Mrs Alfred Baechler's home with Mrs Elmer Olson assisting. Eleven members attended. Theme was Easter. Mrs Gerald Gutcher thanked the society for cards and gifts received during hospital stay.Mrs Will Nelson read articles on observances in Korea Bermuda Latvia celebrating Easter with Christ is Risen and He is Truly Risen.

Ladies Aid Society Alfred Baechler Elmer Olson Gerald Gutcher Will Nelson Korea Bermuda Ging Bester Latvia Christ

Bridal Shower For Bever ly Oelberg Hosts and Dates

Mrs Almer Amundson and Kathleen hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Bever ly Oelberg on Friday April 4 with games and contests. Beverly is to marry Gary Gil son on April 24. Mr and Mrs Laverne T Larson and Craig visited Fayette Craig and Mr and Mrs George Weyant. Craig stays a few days. Mr and Mrs John Bakewell Jacquelyn and Junnane were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Theresa Bakewell in New Albin.

Almer Amundson Kathleen Beverly Oelberg Beverly Gary Gilson Laverne T. Larson Craig George Weyant Fayette George O. Larson John Bakewell Jacquelyn and Junnane Theresa Bakewell New Albin

Grand Meadow Study Club gathers eleven members and guests

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Arthur Helgerson's home on Friday March 25 with eleven members and four guests. Roll call cited winter progress, gifts for a Woodward adopted boy, and a birthday song for Mrs. Almet Amundson. An extension lesson on fabrics was given, and members were to bring glassware or silver to the next meeting. Also reported were visits by local couples, a trip to Dubuque to see The Miser with their son Charles Wagner in the cast, and university ties of the Wagner family.

Grand Meadow Arthur Helgerson Wayne Amundson Merrill Gunderson Clara Helgerson Gerhard Halvorson Martin Amundson Woodward Almet Amundson Clarence Kittleson J. A. Erickson Joe Brorby Ray Reierson L. N. Olson Richard Wagner Jan Dubuque Miser Charles Alpha Psi Omega Charles Wagner Iena Elgin the Miser University of Dubuque Players Harry Yauslin William Nelson Lainey Susan Wayne Rscher Carolyn Leslie West Union

Jack Pot Drawing Missed By Winner Lyle Krueger

Lyle Krueger had his name drawn for a $40 Saturday jackpot drawing but was not present to claim the prize.

Lyle Krueger

Methodist Family Night at Masonic Temple

About 36 attendees gathered Sunday evening for a 6 PM dinner followed by a program at the Masonic temple. Linda Luchsinger Karen Alderson and Diane and Darlene Metzger led hymns including The Old Rugged Cross and In the Garden and Lucian Appleman performed violin pieces. Two Lent film strips and slides were shown before a closing hymn.

Masonic Temple Old Rugged Cross Linda Luchsinger Karen Alderson Diane Darlene Metzger Lucian Appleman

Hampshire Sales Attend Hampshire Sale

Joe Wander and Levi Molak attended a purebred Hampshire sale in Beloit Wisconsin on Wednesday. Wander bought stock for his Hampshire herd and also purchased stock at the state sale at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Monday.

Joe Wander Levi Molakken Beloit Wis Mr. Wander Hampshire Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids

Local families gather for visits and milestones

Mrs. Elliott Olson returned from Postville Hospital staying with her parents in Elgin while Kevin stayed with his grandparents. Fritz Johnson funeral attended by Central City residents. Several local families hosted visits and birthdays with relatives in West Union Dundee and Des Moines.

Elliott Olson Postville Hospital Levi Frieden Elgin Kevin Richard O. Olson Danny Rounds Manchester George Rounds Alan Geabrooke Larson Leo Orth Leland Probert Debbie Brenda Dundee Guy Probert Norman Amundson Baton Rogue Belschner Claude Gress Francis Shay Deborah Central City Fritz Johnson West Union Fremont Sullivan Geo. W. Larson - Anson Priest Klingman Leo Woods Michael David Willet Miller Lyle Aanes Swenson Watloo Bob Marvin Jeffrey Cedar Falls Chase Vino Gress Gene Kathleen Des Moines Vino Fred Cline Cornelius Reierson Gunderson Louie Reierson Philman Larson

New Students Fred and Terry Sautter Join Junior High

Two new students Fred Sautter in grade eight and Terry Sautter in grade seven enrolled at the Junior High from Monona. The eighth grade class held a meeting to plan a gym party after school on April 5, including two buses to Ossian for skating and Stoych Dress Day on April 1. Jim Hutch ingon and Diane Metzger organized recreation for the event. Billy Peabody from Fayette, a senior at Upper Town University, will assist with science practice teaching for about two weeks starting May 20.

Fred Terry Sautter Terry Monona Eigth Ossian Jim Hutchingon Diane Metzger Billy Peabody Fayette Upper Town University

Dubuque Visitors Stop By Olson Home Sunday Afternoon

Late last week Mr and Mrs Earl Opperman of Dubuque and Mr and Mrs Ernie Peterson with their sons visited the L T N Olson household for a Sunday afternoon call.

Earl Opperman Dubuque Ernie Peterson

Instructors Meet of Valley Valley Ag Instructors Hold Monthly Meeting

The North East Sub District of Vocational Agriculture instructors met Saturday evening at Valley High with Ross James hosting. Attendees included Lyle Mackey Garnaville John Wachter Mona Mrs Nel son Postville and other couples. Special guests were the Alan Brown family of Waukon.

North East Sub-District of Vocational Agriculture Instrucctors Valley High Ross James James Lyle Mackey Garnaille John Wachter Monona Richard Nelson Postville Robert Ralston West Union John Davis Strawberry Point

Sandra Olson Honored at Legion Meeting Shower

Mrs. Orville Berg hosted a kitchen shower for Sandra Olson Saturday evening with guests including Ames Olson Karen Emily Amundson Olivia Olson Oliver Larson LaVerne Larson Ann Lois Howard Kluss Charlotte Mary K Roger Fuelling Vody Richard Olson Elliott Olson Kevin Harry Stolle Jr Richard Meyer Otto Vasby Martin Amundson Clarence Readings were given by several hosts. Contests were run by Oliver Larson. A Rochester shower week earlier included neighbors of Calvin Penz. Sheehan Olson Post 375 to meet April 11 at 8 pm with a $20 door prize.

Orville Berg Sandra Olson Ames Olson Karen Emily Amundson Olivia Olson Oliver Larson LaVerne Larson Ann Lois Howard Kluss Charlotte Mary K Roger Fuelling and Vody Richard Olson Elliott Olson Kevin Harry Stolle, Jr Richard Meyer Otto Vasby Martin Amundson Rochester

Cedar Rapids Man Returns for Wife and Son Visit

Francis Bading of Cedar Rapids came Friday to fetch his wife and son Mark who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert this past week.

Francis Bading Cedar Rapids Mark Nels Gilbert

Weekend Catholic Masses and Confessions Schedule

Masses are set for 8:00 and 10:00. Confessions are scheduled Saturday evening at 8:00 and 9:00.

Gospel Message Church Pastor Lester Lease leads service

Gospel Message Church announces Sunday worship led by Pastor Lester Lease at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Evangelistic service at the church location.

Gospel Message Church Lester Lease

Palm Sunday Service at Methodist Church

The Methodist Church announces Palm Sunday worship led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers on Sunday April 10 at 6 45 a m. The service marks the start of Holy Week with a morning gathering at the church.

Donald T. Caspers Palm

Retirements Planned for Mrs Sylvia Martin After 39 Years

Mrs Sylvia Martin of Applington has announced plans to retire after this school year ending a 39 year teaching career.

Sylvia Martin Aplington

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