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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

3

Clermont Local Visitors List at Albert Christianson Home

Recent visitors at the Albert Christianson home included Mrs. Clarence Johnson and children, Mrs. George Paulson and Claris, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frautschy, Dear Thompson, Mrs. Clara lum of Elgin, Mrs Freeh Mark, and Mrs. Elmer Sanders. In Postville, visitors were Martin Nelson, Mrs. Clarion son, Pastor Johnson, Aubrey Guyer, and Mex Larson. Elgin reports guests Mrs. Robert Larsen, City, and Mr. and Mrs. Sanders from Postville. Delmer and spouse spent Saturday in Greene, while Mr. and Mrs. Minneapolis and Ms. York were noted traveling northeast.

Albert Christianson Clarence Johnson George Paulson Claris Ben Frautschy Dear Thompson Claralum Elgin Freeh Mark Elmer Sanders Postville Martin Nelson Clarionson Pastor Johnson Aubrey Guyer Mex Larson Robert Larsen City Sanders Delmer Greene

Unclear social gathering details at Yoxhe South oo

The text records a social event involving Mrs Frans Anpetman and guests such as Mr and Mrs RDR Ropongach alongside several local names. It mentions a gathering at Mas Bain Freres, a party hosted at Swenson’s home or Thursday, with mixed references to attendees and activities, but many names and places are garbled.

Frans Anpetman Ane Rdr Ropongach Lares Rey Wise Mas Bain Freres South Oo Tawi Das Tate Hesston Afeenaas Raney

Donald Ward Cress Daksa obituary and family note

Obituary notice for Donald Ward Cress, including family references and fragmented lines. The readable text acknowledges a widow and mentions a personal, ceremonial context. Details are incomplete due to legible segments, but the item preserves basic obituary framing.

Obituary for Knute Solheim in Ames area church service

Knute Solheim Strand 2 of j v the United States the Comm A Uthat Ralph. 3 ssun. Betty nara Omerh of Cler wen, and Gordon of Toronto. Sow ate a. . 1948. they mor dis Clermont. He was preceded in death by see oldest son. Ralph. He is wed by his wife, 1 daughter, 14 grand- 3 great granchildren, and other relatives and friends. Flat services were held on 'ternoon, April 2 at we Bethany Lutheran Church, West Ames, with Pastor Melvin Vettrus officiating. Burial was at the Bethany Cemetery. Pail bearers were George Bor iner Borness, Arnold Ja cobson, Ralph Borness, Joha rness and Norman Borness. CARD OF THANKS-We wish to express our Sincere thanks to us, our friends, neigabors and relatives for all kind expressions extended us during our bereave ment, for memorials, flowers, cal tood and words of com fort. A special thanks to the Elgin businessmen for the large tounover of flowers and other deeds of kindness shown. Mrs. Knute Solheim Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oster hus. Laverne. Ron, Dick, & Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. George Solheim and family. Pastor and Mrs. Gordon Soal heim and family. Bp

United States Uthat Ralph Betty Nara Omerh Clerwen Gordon Toronto Mordis Clermont Bethany Cemetery George Boriner Borness Arnold Jacobson Ralph Borness Joha Rness Norman Borness Elgin Knute Solheim Richard Osterhus Laverne Ron, Dick, & Lynn George Solheim Gordon Soalheim

Delegates Gather for Deverah Cantemace Convention

The event lists Helgerson as delegate and calls out participants such as Lather Callace Rowan and Sacral Heart Now Wooundai. Meditative readings were offered by Mrs Harold Deer, with birthday offerings from several members. The meeting opened with prayer and a luncheon followed.

Bee Hermnattt NASA Hans Anderson Darcie Vary Johnsen Dad Jesus Choener Amundson Nariman Aruindsen Wayne Armundson Aps Ainas Olson Helgerson Eleckm Deverah Harold Deermang Anes Olson Stark Helgerson Henry An- Setsat Ewald Lyngaas Bernand Hanson Geo. Vreten Karl Klemp Dayna Frieden

Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Fayette County Iowa

A court-ordered sheriff sale against John L Schultz and the State Board of Social Welfare in Fayette County Iowa follows a 1967 judgment for Farmers Savings Bank West Union. The property on Lot 48 northeast quarter of section 34 township 83 north range 7 west will be sold April 26, 1965 at 9 30 a m in front of the West Union courthouse for cash to satisfy debts including principal 7270 49, attorney fees 122 70, costs 249, with 7 percent interest from October 1967 and related notices.

District Court Fayette County Iowa Farmers Savings Bank of West Union John L. Schultz State Board of Social Welfare Vine Street Clermont Postville Clermont Road North Range Court House Town Fred A Said County Norman McCauley

Local families host and visit in Castalia and Marion

Sunday visits featured Mr and Mrs George Wander Debie in Castalia and Mr and Mrs Randall Merrick Deryn in Marion plus Mr and Mrs Jerry Anderson Toni and Shane. Supper guests included Bernard Kisch from Charles City. Jorgensons plan return from Hollywood April 18 to Clermont for summer. Palm Sunday confirmations attended by Olson family at First Trinity Lutheran Wat ers.

George Wander Debie Castalia Randall Merrick Deryn Marion Jerry Anderson Toni Shane Joe Wander Eugene Thorson Clarence Thorson Bernard Kisch Charles City Was William Bacon Souls Leon Shipton Calmer G. B. Jorgenson Hollywood Clermont Fred Cline Laird Cline Tracy Olivia Olson Willet Miller Fternity Trinity Lutheran Church Waters Hodney Glaen Mire Franklin Obson Shee Chan Corview Franklin Olson

Clermont Study Club Met Tuesday

Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the home of Mrs. J. G. C. Dovdes. Ten members attended along with Mrs. Karl Miller who was ill. her paper on Indian Affairs was read by Mrs. Alfred Baeehler. Minutes approved. next meeting set at Mrs. Frans Appelman’s home. club collect recited and lunch served.

J. G C. Dovdes Mars Frane Appelman Menbers Karl Miller Frans Appelman

Ill and Hospitalized in Palmer Memorial Hospital

Mrs Karl Miller is listed as a surgical patient at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union with illness and hospitalization noted for record and local notice.

Palmer Memorial Karl Miller Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

Return From 3 Weeks Vacation

Mr and Mrs Leslie Olson of Fontana Wise have just returned from a three week vacation. They left Montana March 8 and after visits in San Francisco Reno flew United to Hilo Hawaii on March 18. They also visited Maui Oahu and Kauai. Leslie a Clermont High School graduate class of 1987 is the son of Mrs Ray Rein and is materials supervisor at Sta Rite Industries Delavan Wise.

Leslie Olson Fontana, Wise Montana San Francisco Reno New Mey United Airlines Hilo Hawaii Hawaiian Islands Olson Maui Oahu Kaunai Leslie Ray Rein Sta-Rite Industries Ins Delavan, Wise

Bucks Names Drawn In Saturday Drawing

The Bucks drawing Saturday noon produced four winners. Francis Wolf claimed $100 but was absent. Mrs Otto Wolfe won $100 and was present. Mrs Sankey Van Gor der took $20 and was present. Mrs James Triem received $16 but was absent. Next Saturday prizes rise to 100, 20, 10, and 10 dollars.

Francis Wolf Otto Wolfe Sankey van Gorder James Triem

New Addresses for Pvt Jeffrey L Thoma SaRneNrA unit

Pvt Jeffrey L Thoma receives new assignment at Fort Eustis Virginia with replacement unit 1st Squadron Bdn Class 67 Q 20501 USAT Sch Ft Eustis 23604.

Jeffrey L. Thoma N.G. Sarnenra Co. A Ft. Eustis

Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Keo's U-Save This Week

Gold Bond Stamp winners at Keo's U Save this week were Kenneth Wagner, Eugene McGuire, Mrs Marvin Johnson, Mrs Mary Olson and Clara Paterson.

Keo Kenneth Wagner Eugene MccGuire Marvin Johnson Mary Olson Clara Paterson

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