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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
3
Brownies and Girl Scouts prepare a Friday event with a presents program. Local leaders and members from the council attend to showcase crafts and performances.
The Service Women's Club held a Sunday meeting at Andersons School. Attendees listed include Aerts, Grevene, Biss, and others. discussion covered plans for a class trip and community activities.
Ciermont Comets 4-H Club held a chair meeting with members discussing event planning and upcoming activities. Attendees included club officers and several families. The meeting covered scheduling, volunteer roles, and safety guidelines for future demonstrations.
Ruth Barson Sire and Al Aderso were among winners noted as Mr. Jule Lands gard son underwent surgery on Wednesday April 17. His condition is much improved and he enjoys visitors.
Mrs David Brause died April 11 1968 at Memorial Hospital West Union after a brief illness She was 95 and had lived near Union for many years before retiring to Maple Leaves West Union She and her husband celebrated 60th wedding anniversary and had ten grandchildren five grandchildren and two great grandchildren listed Surviving are son Philip Casper Wyn two daughters Tyndell and Helen and a sister Mrs Hugh Randall of West Union Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church West Union with Rev E F Bayse officiating Interment in West Union Cemetery Casket bearers included nephews Joe Wander Jack Dibble Clermont Jacob Wander LaVern Schweinerus Philip Wander and George Wander
Hampel and associates file post royalty claim in regional court seeking solid fees and recognition. Key figures Hampel, Roy, and court docket details referenced amid ongoing dispute over license and compensation. Local legal representatives and dates remain unspecified in readable fragments.
The document lists Julia Larrabee Robbins Ellen of 3131 Cottage Grove Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52403 as incorporator for Crestortcat Coverrsor, with addresses including Larrabee and related names in Cottage Grove areas Cedar Rapids and Clermont Iowa 52155 52175. Also mentions Carroll W Grimes treasurer First National Bank West Union Iowa 52175 and other descendants and living aliens noted in the filing.
Local residents hosted and visited across Clermont and nearby towns for Easter weekend events. Notable gatherings included Alvin Halverson, Julia Landsgard, and Arthur Olson at the Robert Wharam home in Stanley, and Phillip Steffans hosting birthday observances with multiple guests. Other visits spanned Rochester School of Nursing connections, family weekends, and the Ladies Birthday Bridge Club meeting with high scores reported.
Twelve members attended the ladies aid gathering with Bible studies and prayer. Reports covered quilts and blankets completed and craft kits for charity projects. Several circles noted birthday offerings, service to hospital patients, and plans for the May gathering at the church.
Recent callers included Libby Stina, Mrs Millard Olu, Mr and Mrs Tyan Anderson, Kilgin, Gene Anderson, Mr Pleasant, Mr and Mrs Charley Pete Charles City, Lorranne Crowe, Janae Hapyer, Mrs Raymond Braghoh and others as noted in the local social column. Names appear with multiple spellings and fragmented phrases typical of OCR from a social notices section.
Wayall Cirguie and Ruth Circle met in the church for prayer, Bible study, and offerings. Nelson, Mrs. Moelym Glsen, and others attended. Sarah Circle gathered April 18 with devo tions, a lesson on Forgiveness, a rummage sale May 4, nursery carpeting, and a church lunch to close.
Mere Beulah Libke stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Baltes in Charles City over Easter. Davenport pair George and family visited Libke’s parents in Taylor. Louis and Leonard Theis hosted Sunday guests including five boys. Several families in Waukon Galena and Minot are noted with births and anniversaries. The Park View motel at Gelwein will be managed remotely April 15 for 10 days. Emma Anderson is great grandmother to a Minot newborn born April 21. Fred Leith and family visited Lyle Gunderson’s home April 13 16. Seith and Gunderson ties recalled from WWII. Gard West Union attended Independence Easter services then dinner with Dean Loftsgard.
Clayton County 4-H Rally Night on May 6 at the Opera House El kader features election and installation of the 1868-69 4-H Council, honorary member initiation, and silent presentations. Eighteen candidates include Tracey Cline, Shelley Kruse, Linda Moon, Monica Schievelbein, Barbara Schutte, Sue Zieman, and others. Eight council members will be chosen by at least four girls and four boys by club votes. Festivities begin at 8:00 pm. all 4-H members invited.
Mr and Mrs George V Lar note a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clifford Ackerman in Allison on April 19 weighing 8 lbs 7 ozs She joins three brothers and one sister Mrs Clarence Tatro and Mrs Gerald Gutcher were visitors at Mrs Burkard Riegels home The afternoon included social time and a picnic lunch Acknowledgments came with a gift Mr and Mrs James Brorby of Eugene Oregon and Mrs Vernon Telford of Cedar Rapids were dinner guests at the Harry Helgerson home Thursday
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