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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1959
Page
7
Mr. and Mrs. Laird Gilner and Cline and Mrs. C L Gruver hosted a birthday dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C Olson, Mr. and Mrs. C L Gruver of Waukon, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline.
Rural schools Dover No. 5 and No. 6 visited Green's sugar bush at Castalia on April 9. Mrs. Clarence Green guided students and teachers through the tapped maple area, explained sap stages, and discussed plastic tubing trials. Green’s operation runs 1,600 trees with wood heat for boiling. one cord yields ~12.5 gallons syrup.
The death of Mrs Frank Leehy occurred early Sunday morning at Swedish Memorial Hospital De Cor following months of poor health She was born March 5 1883 in Clermont and married Frank Leehy on February 14 1917 She is survived by her son Joseph a sister and a brother and many relatives Funeral services were held April 7 at St Peters Catholic Church with High Mass and graveside rites Pallbearers included George W Larson and Emmett Carlin among others The family thanks relatives and friends for support during illness and after the death
Lester Lease, pastor, leads morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. Welcome to all.
Condess east shows a schedule from 8:00 to 0:00 hours with entries at 8:00 and 10:00 am. The note lists two time slots for Senter B90 and a broader window for Condess east.
The Meth ed Church presents a Sunday service of worship at 8:45 p.m. Pastor Donald T Caspers leads. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 1:30 p.m. on the same day.
Parish calendar lists midweek services and choirs at West and East churches. Guest preachers discuss Lutheran mission in Hong Kong and Plymouth Youth Center. combined Luther League event with speakers Don Baron and Sidney Knutson. Cards of thanks follow for hospital stays and bereavement. Local visits and hospital updates include Antinson’s surgery, Gasse trip, Appelman and Gunderson family news.
Mrs Franz Appelman entertained the Birthday Club on Wednesday evening with a dessert party. The event featured bridge with high scores awarded to Mrs Beulah Lubke and Mrs J Sc Jerdee.
During Sunday morning services four adults joined West Clermont Lutheran Church by adult confirmation. New members are Mrs. John Gass, Donald Cowell, Weldon Orth, and Mrs. Dean Loftagard.
Kaylene Ann Suckow infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Suckow was baptized Sunday morning at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev John Kronickken. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Donald Snitker of Waukon. Kaylene is fifth generation on Mrs Suckow's side, whose maiden name was Donna Thies.
The Junior Auxiliary met at Carolyn Folletts home on April 1 with thirteen members present. They planned hosting the fourth district junior conference at Valley Community School. Marilyn Paulson and Carolyn Follett were named junior hosts. a student list and corsage coordinators were announced. Members reported on town history and Betsy Rose and the flag. Donations were given to Cancer Care Red Cross Easter Seals and Radio Free Europe. Safety posters were planned with several members creating lobby and school posters. A large portion of the meeting covered service projects and visits to local homes and schools, plus confirming attendance at upcoming events and gatherings.
The FAA backs an 8.614 million Iowa airport program adding Clermont but no federal funds will be available soon. Local officials must raise the local share. project initiation rests with the community. Current work includes a 2800 foot strip. Toby Kittelson notes a Beechcraft Bonanza will be available for charter work.
The N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Assn will meet at Clermont on Wednesday evening April 22 with a speaker and program. The host lodge will serve lunch after closing.
Mrs Olaf Berg was honored on her birthday Sunday afternoon. Relatives visited including Mr and Mrs Mervin Hunsberger and family of Elgin and the Berg families of Postville. Mrs Berg received birthday greetings by phone from Spring Valley Minnesota and other relatives.
Fourth District Junior Conference will be held April 25 at Valley Community School Clermont. Morning program runs 10:00 to 12:00 with call to order, color advancement, processions, honors, prayers, minutes, and remarks. Afternoon includes memorial service, officer installation, prizes, and junior talent contest.
Mrs Burkhart Riegel visited from Thursday through Sunday afternoon in Dubuque staying at the homes of Elizabeth Riegel and Etta entertainment. Mr and Mrs Arthur Mechelson of Ridgeway were Thursday evening callers in the Ernest Holt home.
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