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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

7

Auxiliary Meeting Notes from Sheehan-Olson Unit 375

Junior American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan-Olson Unit 375 met April 10 at Anita Skelton home with Nancy Anderson as assistant hostess. Twenty-five members attended. 15 bunny cookies sent to Independence Hospital and 12 condb cases sent to Wood ward. A $5 donation to the plaque fund for the Lincoln Memorial park was given. A Mother's Day Tea is planned for May. April 27 trip to Lawler for the annual meeting followed by lunch.

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan - Olson Unit No. 375 Anita Skelton Nancy Anderson Independence Hospital Condb Woodward Lincoln Memorial Park Lawler

Wayne Gilson’s Entertain for Son Wayne Gilson

Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of their son David’s membership at St Paul’s Methodist Church Guests included Mrs Charlee Wenger Inez Brackin Mr and Mrs Russell Wenger Steven and Craig Mrs Agnes Gilson and Curtis Dorothy Helium Mr and Mrs Gary Gilson and Becky Mr and Mrs Gene Ellis Danny and Heidi Also noted were the children of Mrs Isabel Nelson who held a Monday house cleaning tea with helpers listed The Krueger family Edward D Lene and Allen visited Waverly to see Mrs Mary Keiser at the convalescent home and Mrs Martin Potratz at F

Wayne Gilson David St. Paul’s Methodist Church Charlee ‘Wenger Inez Brackin Russell Wenger Steven Craig Agnes Gilson Curtis Dorothy Helium Gary Gilson Becky Gene Ellis Danny Heidi Alan Seabrooke Leo Woods Dorothy Burrack Cedar Rapids Ernie Burrack Alfred Burrack Arlington R. S. Mack Fayette Galen Mack Joe Wander Keith Willard Martin Eldorado LaCrosse Ole

Clermont Two F B Homemakers Meet Clermont Two

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met on Tuesday April 16 at Mrs. Vernon Andersons home with twelve ladies attending. The group pledged the flag, compared baby pictures in roll call, and heard reports on Rural Womens Day and a Des Moines legislature trip. Awards were given for reading five books. A jury duty report was presented. Miss Mari Kuwaraha a Japanese student from USU will visit April 27 as part of international foreign student week. An extension lesson covered selecting appliances. May baskets were prepared for the County Home to be delivered April 30, followed by a tour of the home and Farm Bureau Spirit song and lunch.

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Vernon Anderson Millard Nelson Des Moines Laird Cline Harry Flaitz Kerr Roy Swenson Mari Kuwaraha USU Farm Bureau Swenson Clermont Two Miss Kuwaraha Donna Luebka

Ladies Bridge Club High Scores At Hostess Evening

Mrs Louis S Olson entertained the Ladies Bridge Club and had the high score. Mrs Mave Ion Moore was second high. Willet Miller was a sae.

Louis S. Olson Mave Ion Moore Willet Miller

Airport News and Local Shop Offers

Airport news notes Neil Sanderman flew Mrs. Clarence Kittelson and Henry Kittelson to Iowa City Friday to visit Clarence at the Veterans Hospital. A Klingman’s Clothes Shop ad offers Lee overalls in a fitting pair, priced at 3.98 dollars.

Neil Sanderman Clarence Kittelson Henry Kittelson Iowa City Clarence Relinn Veterans Hospital Klingman's Clothes Shop

Y W C Held Meeting April 11 At Members Homes

The Y W C held its meeting Thursday April 11 at Mrs Gary Jacobson's home. Members named their favorite floor wax in fall call and one new member attended. Birthday offerings were given by Karol Loftsgard Mrs Dean Schneider and Mrs Roland Hackmann. Mrs Schneider also received a lithney gift from her secret pal. For the program Mrs Helgerson and Mrs Jacobson demonstrated Easter Busy cake making and explained an egg tray centerpiece. A bunny cake was served for lunch followed by charades. The next meeting will be May 10 at the Robert Bork home.

Gary Jacobson Karol Loftsgard Dean Schneider Roland Hackmann Schneider Helgerson Jacobson Robert Bork

Engagement announced for Bonnie Kelly and Robert Rinken

Mr and Mrs John W Kelly of Castalia announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Margaret to Robert Rinken son of Mr and Mrs Philip Rinken of Cresco The bride elect is a senior at DeSales Central High School Ossian Mr Rinken is a graduate of Ridgeway High School No wedding date has been set

John W. Kelly Castalia Bonnie Margaret Robert Rinken Philip Rinken Cresco DeSales Central High School Ossian Rinken Ridgeway High School

Women's Service Club Holds Meeting

The Women's Service Club met at Mrs. Gilbert Anderson's home on Tuesday afternoon April 16. Members answered roll call with flower seeds or bulb exchanges, decided to donate $5 for memorial plaques and $1 for cancer drive, and read poems by several members. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Herbert Martin and Mrs. Martin Anderson. The next meeting is set for May 21 at Mrs. Henry Amundson's home.

Women's Service Club Gilbert Anderson Anderson Joseph Olson Allen Olson Will Burrow Martin Anderson Claude Gress Herbert Martin Henry Amundson

Birth in Waukon: Thorn ton couple welcome baby

Mr and Mrs Henry Thornton of Waukon announce the birth of a girl today April 8. Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher visited Saturday to see the new arrival. Use the want ads for quick results.

Henry Thornton Waukon Gerald Gutcher

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Clifton Pringle

Mrs Len Simek entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday evening for Mrs Clifton Pringle. Other guests included Clif ton Pringle Arnold Stumme Mel Emily Lassig Louise Miller Barbara Walker and Scott Lebin students at USU.

Len Simek Clifton Pringle Arnold Stumme Mel Emily Lassig Louise Miller Barbara Walker Scott Lebin Atsu. 1.U

Ill and Hospitalized at LaCrosse Hospital

Herbert Haas, ill in Chandler Arizona, flew to Chicago to meet by his son and was taken to Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse Wisconsin. His sister Mrs Alfred Baechler traveled to LaCrosse to visit him after two and a half months away. Susan Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr, is hospitalized at St Joseph's in New Hampton after an eye injury at school.

Lacrosse Hospital Herbert Haas Chandler Ariz Phoenix Chicago LaCrosse, Wise Alfred Baechler New Hampton Hospital Susan Nelson William Nelson, Jr St. Joseph's Hospital New Hampton

C. B. Y. Party at Leon Jacob Home

A C. B. Y. party was held Friday evening at the Leon Jacob home with twenty eight attendees. Bonnie Kittelson attended as a guest and stayed overnight with Margaret Jacob.

C.B.Y Leon Jacob Bonnie Kittelson Margaret Jacob

Clermont Lutheran Churches Weekly Schedule

West Church events include Jr choir 7 00 p m on Wednesday April 24 and Jr confirmation class Saturday April 27 with seniors waiting further notice. East Church hosts Parish Brotherhood April 25 at 6 00 p m and May 2 ALCW at 2 00 p m. Sunday services 9 30 a m with Sunday school, May 1 10 00 a m Sunday services 11 00 a m. East Church Brotherhood 8 00 p m. May 1 confirmands at West Church. Hostesses listed and Jr choir 7 30 p m May 2.

West Church Parish Brotherhood East Church ALCW Brotherhood Martin Amundson James Olson Joe Baker Glen Reierson Hubert Cummings Milford Olson Kenneth Blockhus, Jr

Woodland Study Club Meets in April at Mrs Hovland’s Home

The Woodland Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon April 9 at Mrs Amy Hovland’s home with Psalm 1 for devotions and the Town Corn Song. Thirteen members answered roll with seeds exchanged. Vernon Anderson named chair to prepare a historian’s book and the group voted $2 toward a plaque honoring Joseph Olson and Allen Olson buried overseas. Millard Nelson Jr reported on Iowa and a Farm Bureau Women’s trip to the State Capitol and governor’s mansion on April 4. La Verne Swenson read What is a Farmer’s Wife, and Roy Swenson read Cottage by the Sea and gave the Thought for the Day. Contests by Mrs Burrow and Mrs Larson were won by Har ry Gunderson, LaVerne Swenson, Millard Nelson and Clara Peterson.

Woodland Study Club Amy Hovland Vernon Anderson Joseph Olson Allen Olson Millard Nelson, Jr State of Iowa County Farm Bureau State Capitol Governor's Mansion LaVerne Swenson Roy Swenson Wm. Burrow Clarence Larson Harry Gunderson Millard ‘Nelson Clara Peterson

Obituary for Mrs Gladys Wood from Decorah and West Union

Mrs Gladys Wood born August 9 1893 in West Union died April 19 1963 at Winne-shiek County Home Decorah. She married Elmer Wood November 13 1912 at Dea. Survived by two daughters Leila Pilgrim Osage Betty Nims Clermont a son Norman Decorah a sister Hazel Kipp West Union and two brothers Earl White Deb orah and Charles White Seattle. Funeral at First Methodist Church with burial Phelps Cemetery. The Rev Wayne Gjerde officiated. Pallbearers Ronald Roe Ronald Loftsgard Dean Stevens Gerald Jacobson Donald White Walter McIntosh Alan Seabrooke family guests.

Gladys Wood E. H. and Cora White West Union Winneshiek Decorah Elmer Wood Dea Wood Gien Betty) Nims Clermont Norman Hazel Kipp Earl White Deborah Charles White Seattle Wash Velma Lawrence First Methodist Church Phelps Cemetery Wayne Gjerde Steine Funeral Home Ronald Roe Ronald Loftsgard Dean Stevens Gerald Jacobson Donald White Walter McIntosh

Stamp Winners Named at U-Save Store Event

Stamp winners last week at Leo and Leona's U-Save store were Mrs Byron Yauslin Mrs Clara Helgerson Mrs Josephine White Clarence Thorson and Oscar Thompson.

Leo and Leona U-Save Byron Yauslin Clara Helgerson Josephine White Clarence Thorson Oscar Thompson

Moore Hosts Bridge Evening at Coffee Cup and Moore Home

Mr and Mrs M H Moore hosted a 6 30 dinner at the Coffee Cup Cafe Elgin on Friday then hosted bridge at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mr and Mrs Louis S Olson and Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery Gordon Hoopman held high score with Mrs Hoopman second high.

M. H. Moore Elgin Moore Home Gordon Hoopman Louis S. Olson Delmer Kingery Mrs

Shower Held for Carolyn Olson

A miscellaneous shower was held for bride-elect Carolyn Olson at the Elmer Olson home Sunday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. Elmer Olson Mrs. Mary Olson Mrs. Weldon Orth and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson. Attendees included many listed local residents and relatives.

Carolyn Olson Elmer Olson Mary Olson Weldon Orth LaVerne Swenson Rodney Smith Marilyn Ed Krambeer Ole Loftsgard Julia Landsgaard

Blue Birds Organize At Leo Orth Home

An organizational meeting for the Blue Birds was held Saturday afternoon at Mrs Leo Orth home. Sufficient girls attended to meet charter requirements with Mrs Orth as leader and Mrs Ray Loftsgard as assistant. Extra assistants Mrs Levi Molokken and Mrs Orlan Tague from the B and FP Club sponsor the group.

Leo Orth Orth Ray Loftsgard Levi Molokken Orlan Tague B & FP Club Blue Birds

Clermont Firemen Thank Clermont Cooperative and Helpers

The Clermont firemen express gratitude to the Clermont Cooperative for its contribution during the fire. The family of Doug Appelman thanks friends and neighbors for feeding oats and the ladies who helped with the dinner.

Clermont Clermont Cooperative Doug Appelman Doug

St Peters Church Names Interim Pastor Rev Joseph Hsu

St Peters Church announces Rev Joseph Hsu as interim pastor. Sunday masses are scheduled at 8 00 AM and 10 00 AM.

St. Peter’s Church Joseph Hsu

Lee Roy Calling Worship at St Pauls Church Elgin

A church notice for St Pauls Church in Elgin lists worship service at 8 45 a m Sunday school at 10 a m and Prayer and Bible Study at 9 30 a m each Sunday in the church building.

Lee Roy St. Paul's Church Elgin

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Jr. ‘Auxiliary Kar A. Miller Farmers Mutual Ins Ass'n Clermont, Iowa F. B. Homemakers Ladies Bridge Club Airport News Donald R. Murphy Jet Place N. EE Pretty Ce AG Y.W.C Women’s Service Club C. B. Y. Party Farm Ara Savings Wank Will J. Nelson Clermont Lutheran Churches Clermont Methodist Church Nate Johnson Felco
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