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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1964

Page

3

Willard Martin obituary notices long service and family ties

Willard McKinley Martin born August 24 1896 Lima Town died April 24 1904 at 87 years. Survived by wife Marie, five children, seven grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Stavanger Lutheran Ossian with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers, card of thanks from family.

Willard McKinley Martin Lima Charles Thomas Hattie Keziah Bates Martin Volga Fayette Clermont American LaVerle Milford Schultz Sumner Adrian Archie Robert Charles Fela Haldain Grimes Clarence Sampson Milfred Sampson Lloyd Schultz Leonard Olson Robert Martin Alphie Relerson Glenn Relerson Gerald Oakland Archie Johnson American Legion The Legion Auxiliary Erickson Oakland Willard Martin

Death notices for Mae Dulin and George C Mason City

Former residents Mae Dulin and George C Mason City are reported dead. Mae Dulin, daughter of the late John Dulin and Carrie Beuchr Dulin, died with funeral held April 9 in Oskaloosa. George C Mason City, whose wife was Hazel Moon, is also listed among the deceased.

Mae Dulin John Dulin Cartie Beuchr Dulin Oskaloosa George C Mason City Hazel Moon

Entertain at 500 and Mrs John Gass host card party

Entertain at 500 and Mrs John Gass en tertained at their home Saturday evening with a card party. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Verne Swengon Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Olson Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell Mr. and Mrs. Gene Butikofer Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Henry Follett and Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Nelson. Elliott Olson won men's high Sylvan Taylor won ladies high Mrs Swenson held ladies high and Mrs Follett won ladies low.

John Gass aVerne Swengon Elliott Olson Don Cowell Gene Butikofer Sylvan Taylor Henry Follett Enoch Nelson Swenson Follett

Guest at St Peter's Rectory Mass in Byzantine Rite

The Rev Paul Mailleux, superior of the Russian Center at Fordham University New York, attended St Peter's Rectory as a guest. He offered a Mass in the Byzantine Rite at DeSales Central High School on Thursday April 23 in English with the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom. The Mass preserved essential rites yet featured distinct ceremonial surroundings.

Paul Mailleux Fordham University New York St. Peter's Father Mailleux DeSales Central High School

Byzantine Rite Lecture Impresses Viewers at Lecture

An illustrated talk on the Byzantine Rite explored customs sacramental usages and liturgy, offering a detailed comparison with the Latin Rite and proving highly engaging for attendees.

Local social news highlights Cedar Rapids visitors

Marilyn Paulson of Cedar Rapids stayed with her parents Friday night and attended her grandfather Clark Tillings funeral in Decorah the next day. The piece lists numerous local visits, family guests, and Sunday gatherings, noting trips to Ames and Cedar Falls, and a large Moore's sale event.

Marilyn Paulson Cedar Rapids Truman Paulson Clark Tillinghast Decorah Rudy Raftshol Traverse City Michigan David Derhammer Lyle Olson Mike Randy Patty Judy Marsha Mitts Charles ‘Thorgon Chery Ray Frieden V-Stores Moore’s Raymond Steffans Randalia Guy Holtzman Fayette Charles DeSotel Monona Duane Gutcher Iowa City Gerald Gutchen Gene Lawson Wesley Wayne Flack Wm. Burrow Linda Julie Wm. Burrow, Sr Floyd Bergeson Macon Beth Anne Larry Bergeson Bob Burrow Richard Griebenow Lana Wim Tag Patwin Olson Maynar Robert Bork Richard Jimmy Gordon Hoopman Cresco Delmar Kingery Ames Joyce Cedar Falls Clermont Susan Moore's David Smith Pierce Minnetonka Minnesota Millard Bear Harpers Ferry Stanley Loftsgard Ben Wilson Brian Barbara Vernon Ames Emma Anderson Milo Lyle Larson Des Moines LeRoy Larson Allen Anderson Ivan Anderson Elgin Ilo George V Larson Lyle

Regional Social Notes From Decorah And Vicinity

A long list of local visits and gatherings fills a Decorah page, highlighting family and friend visits across Cedar Rapids Anamosa West Union and Harmony Minn. Notables include Lyle Olson and Mrs Louise Miller hosting guests. the Olson and Helgerson families gathering for birthdays. and out-of-town travelers Dr. Schupanitz Beetzneress Mork and others visiting area homes. Local moves include Louis A Olson and family relocating to Harpers Ferry for summer operations. A charity birthday dinner honors Mrs Clara Helgerson with family.

Neral Francis Bunders Prairie du Chien Wisc Larson Dean Mitts Chuckie Bobby and Jerry Burdette Sebastian Michele Lynn William Wede Gene Lehman Jatt Joni Kay Elgin Sturday Emma Anderson Mile Age Clift Ackerman Ison William Wetlo Arnold Tieskotter Harmony Minn Sebastian Milo Fort Dodge Klingman’s Clothes Shop Emil Lassig Lake Geneva Mr. Lassig Lyle Olson Mike Randy Roland Dundes John Metzger Cliff J. Olson Clarence Kittleson John Linda Roger Donal Cedar Ra Ie Cedar ‘Rap Hee Ts Don Vasby Ray Reierson Gerhard Halverson Ruth Brorby Enoch’k. Mork Leonard Roberts Sam Galen Mack Birthday Club Enoch K. Mork Clara Myrtle Peterson Mdris James’ Olson Amy Hoyland Iren@n Olson Rose Olson Helgerson Martin Amundson Agnes Louise Bilden Postville Enoch K. Mark Waldo Embretson St. Olaf Cedar Rapids Vern Trude Sylvan Taylor Aft Orlen Tague Waterloo Norman Olson Howard Oliphant David Betten Couraay Arthur Helgerson Sharon Henry Kittleson Charles City Marsha Bobby Bertha Mitts Floyd Monroe Clarks. Grove Carling Gerald Schupanitz Beetzneress Anamosa Johin Mork Russell Mork West Union Archie Schroeder Ken Bertha Schroeder Kilngman's Martin Maileson Chrystel Burnell Anderson Louis A. Olson Harpers Ferry Ara Helgerson Andine Vasby Gussie Miller Mary Bison Ruth Starkey Beulah Lubke Irene Bison J.A. Erickson Es ‘George Frieden Clifford Zeit Clara Helgerson Howard Oliphants Bettendorf Carol

Business and Professional Womens Club Meeting Notes

The Business and Professional Womens Club met Monday at Mrs. Bess Blake's home. Co hosts were Mrs. Vida Nordhus and Andine Vasby. 23 members attended. 101 served including 26 guests at the athletic banquet. Volunteers for Linsons Dee summer duties include Mrs. Wayne Shipton and Leo Orth. outing options for June discussed. May meeting set for Mrs. Mary Olson's home with co-hosts Mrs. Denai g Rear and Mrs. Levi Molok. Adjourned with high score by Mrs. John Bakewell.

Business & ‘Professional Womens Club Bess Blake Vida Nordhus Andine'Vasby Millard Hear Clifton Pringle Evelyn Olson Bear Wayne Shipton Leo Orth Evelyn Cho Glen Nims Cim Mary Helen Matt Owe Mary Olson Denaig Rear Levi Molok Seaviee John Bakewell Wayne Flack Millard Rear

Cub Scout Pack 61 Meets Friday Evening

Cub Scout Pack 61 held a Friday night meeting at the Junior High with pledges and songs. Den 2 presented The Three Trees, Den 3 performed Cub Scout Grows, and Den 4 did The Spider's En. New Bobcats Robert Schott and Kevin Anderson were inducted. a Scout-O-Rama planning item for Waterloo May 2 was discussed. the Living Circle closed the meeting.

Cub Scouts Robert Schott Kevin Anderson Waterloo

Fayette Scout Meeting The Montega District Roundtable

A Fayette area scout meeting is scheduled at Col grove Walker Hall on the Ed Town University campus in Payette. Attendees from the Montega District aim to discuss roundtable topics and upcoming activities.

Montega District Colgrove - Walker Hall Ed Town University Payette Sue Py Sophers

Junior High News Release Highlights

A mixed report covers teacher interviews by Lange, a Central High School graduate now at Upper Iowa University, and junior high science and language arts teaching assignments. It notes a Valley Jr. High girls track triangular meet on April 21 with 7th and 8th grade winners and lists individual event champions. Also summarizes 7th and 8th grade track results, social studies focus on community leaders, and language arts vocabulary units for grades seven and eight.

Dane T Lange Lange Confcident Central High School Elicader Upper Iowa University Jr. High Rockwell Valley Jr. High MFS West Central Gere Boats MFL Mets Susan Kjosa Debbie Aanes Mary Ann Butikofer Nancy Nelson Valley Pauline Amundson Linda Gardner Sheila

Fragmentary school notes on science class activities

Partial OCR text describes 8th grade science topics with references to reproduction growth plants and animals and mentions review of reference books and class days Thursday and Friday. The fragment lacks clear event or names.

Patent the Stu On Mono Test

A fragment notes a person identified as ae patenting the stu on mo ne and taking a test. The readable text suggests a private or informal item rather than a public event, with limited context about names, dates, or places.

Civil Defense course offered May by Clermont Legion Auxiliary

Notice invites interest in a Civil Defense course starting in May. Names mentioned include Henry Pole and Beeit as organizers, affiliated with the Clermont Legion Auxiliary.

Civil Debe Mirs Henry Pole Beeit Civil Defense Son Ierm The Clermont “Legion Auxiliary

Classic Used Cars and Tractor Offers Across Models

A vintage classified listing highlights 1961 Ford, 1958 Chev, 1957 Chev, 1956 Chev, and other cars with V eight engines, automatics, radios, heaters, and various finishes. Also includes Ford tractors, a gray model, and Dodge pickups with prices from 295 to 1 198, plus financing tips and evening openings. Open Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Ford

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