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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1964

Page

7

Foreign Student Weekend Guest of Edward Krueger Family

Foreign student Jaynette Norris visited the Edward Krueger family as part of International Friendship Weekend from April 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Idowa Farm Bureau Federation with major option, she hails from Kingston, St. Vincent, a British territory in the West Indies. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Benton Harrison and other local families from West Union, Fayette, Clermont, and US connections.

Jaynette Norris Edward Krueger Idowa Farm Bureau’ Federation Kingston St. Vincent West Indies Benton Harrison Barbara John Maynard Vy Drewes West Union Donald Rainier Fayettes Millara Nelson Jr Clermont and We Kenneth Block

St Peters Parish Thursday Masses and parish schedule

St Peters Parish shows a weekly schedule with various Mass liturgies seven days a week. It lists 7:15 Sung Masses, 8:00 Mass, 11:00 Dialogue Mass, confessions at 4:00 and 8:00, School of Religion, CCD classes, and Rosary Society events. Parish activities include a special Fifth Sunday after Easter Mass for the John W. Kelly family and their intentions.

School of Religion John W. Kelly Res St. Peter's Par St. Peters Rosary Society Merhae Mignoes

Bridal Shower Held For Sharon Gordon Bride Elect

A bridal shower was hosted Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Neumann with co host Mrs. Les Hanneman of Mason City honoring Sharon Gordon bride elect of Adrian Nelson. Attendees included several women from Postville Castalia McGregor Decorah and Decorah area. Games and contests preceded gift opening and lunch was served by the hostesses.

Richard Neumann Les Hanneman Mason City Sharon Gordon Adrian Nelson Almer L. Nelson Ardell Milton Gordon Elsie Libbie Schultz Blanche Thornton Postville Gene Szabo Castalia Dan Roy McGregor Julian Moe Decorah Harry Ant

Father of Mrs. Paulson Dies at 94 in Decorah

Clark Tillinghast, father of Mrs. Truman Paulson, died at his home on April 16 after a year with illness. Services were held at First Lutheran Church in Decorah on Saturday August 18 at 2 pm. He was 94 and survived by two other daughters. His wife married October 28 1981.

Clark Tillinghast Truman Paulson First Lutheran Church Decorah Ilinatost

Engagement announced for Sandra Bilden and James Hoeg

Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden of Postville announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to Mr James Hoeg of Decorah son of Mrs Harold Hoeg of Decorah Miss Hilden is a Luther College graduate now teaching in Shawano Wisconsin Mr Hoeg is an instructor of interior communications at Great Lakes Naval Center They plan a June 28 wedding at East Clermont Lutheran Church and will reside at Zion Illinois

Millard Bilden Postville Sandra James Hoeg Decorah Harold Hoeg Hilden Luther College Shawano Wisc Hoeg Great Lakes Naval Center East Clermont Lutheran Church Zion, Ilinois

Riverside Club Met At Larson Home

The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Ruth Larson's home on Wednesday April 22 with scripture read by Mrs. John Yauslin. Eight members shared favorite flowers and discussed a silent auction in July. A thank you card from Good Samaritan Home was read. Guests Mrs. Maynard Lantz and Mrs. Gilbert Anderson attended. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Ernest Peterson, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson, Mrs. Clarion Olson. door prize to Mrs. Anderson. Next meeting May 27 at Mrs. Lyle Krueger's. lunch served. Duane Gutcher of Iowa City visited relatives here.

Riverside Club Ruth Larson John Yauslin Good Samaritan West Union Maynard Lantz Gilbert Anderson Louis A. Olson Ernest Peterson Clarion Olson Lyle Krueger

FFA member wins corn achievement award in DeKalb event

Luke Durnan of Valley FFA received the DeKalb Corn Achievement Award for submitting the most accurate summary of his participation. He was presented a plaque at Club Town Charles City on April 22 by DeKalb officials. other Valley FFA members listed attended the final session. The Valley Chapter was the only Fayette County chapter to complete the program.

Luke Durnan Valley Ffa DeKalb Corn Luke Sone Tee Patiegion DeKalb Company Club Town Charles City Amundéou Gary ‘Son Lee*Voshell Valey Fra Shapter

Pvt Swenson Assigned Overseas to Germany from Fort Leonard Wood

Pvt Robt Swenson will leave Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on May 1 for overseas duty in Germany. He completed basic training and eight weeks at engineering school after enlisting in December 1963. Son of Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson, he graduated Valley High in 1958 and attended Luther Betope before service, returning to farm with his father and brother LaVerne.

Robert Swenson Germany Fort Leonard Wood Ae Wee Roy Swenson Valley High Cap Luther Betope LaVerne

Town and Country Club Meeting Report

The Town and Country Club met Thursday evening April 23 at Mrs. Lyle Gunderson s home. President opened with the American Creed and devotions were led by Mrs. Reuben Steffans. Roll call answered by 14 members. May outing planned with departure at Mrs. Henry Follett s house. Program led by Follett titled Children of the mist with Mrs. Leo Woods Mrs. Carmen Swenson and Mrs. Wm Nelson Jr participating. Meeting closed with the club collect.

Town and Country Club Lyle Gunderson Reuben Steffans Henry Follett Leo Woods Carmen Swenson Wm. ‘Nelson Jr

Fourth District Auxiliary Conference Held at New Hampton

Mrs Louis Olson Mrs Lyle Olson Mrs Dean Mitts and An dine Vasbey attended the 4th District Auxiliary conference in New Hampton Saturday with Mrs Eugene Davis district presiding over the full day session There are 12 counties In the district Advancing colors featured pages from each county Fayette county was represented by Mrs Dean Mitts and Mrs Lyle Olson Guest speakers included Mrs Bess Jones Violet Wiley Ardell Gwen Ray Stiles William Guthrie Gov Hughes spoke briefly Election of officers for 1964 65 elected District Pres Mrs Leslie Midlang Dist Vice Pres Mrs Harlan Backhaus Clermont Mrs Louis Olson Mont Mrs Allan Sampson Decorah Dist Sec Mrs John Hopkins Oelwein Dist Treas Mrs Greg Hauer West Union Clermont attendees included Commander Clarence Amundson and Adjutant James Anderson

Louis Olson Lyle Olson Dean Mitts Andine Vasbey New Hampton Eugene Davis Advancement of Colors Fayette County Bess Jones Mental Health Institute of Independence Violet Wiley Department Pres Ardell Gwen Department Sec Treas Ray Stiles Civil Defense Chm William Guthrie Department Hughes Leslie Midlang Harlan Backhaus Guttenberg Clermont Allan Sampson Decorah John Hopkins Oelwein Greg Hauer West Union Legion Clarence Amundson James Anderson

Clermont Comets Hold April 20 4-H Meeting at Schroeder Home

Clermont Comets 4-H Club gathered fourteen members for a regular meeting at Kenneth Schroeder home Monday evening April 20. Harold Boulton Fayette County Youth Assistant explained goal sheets and handed out project inserts. Everett Rowland reported on painting up and stab the State. The next meeting is May 18 at Bruce and Greg Palmer home.

Clermont Comets Kenneth Schroeder Harold Boulton Fayette Co Everett Rowland Bruce Greg Palmer

Couple’s Midwest trip ends with family visits

Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman returned home after a weekend trip starting in Des Moines April 18, visiting relatives in Bloomfield and friends in the Ozarks. They then traveled to Fayetteville Arkansas to see Mr and Mrs Van Appelman and Margaret’s family. They enjoyed the journey and got home Saturday evening.

Lucian Appelman Des Moines Bloomfield Ozarks Fayetteville, Ark Mrs van Appelman Margaret

PTA Meeting Set for May 5 at Valley High School

PTA reminder notes a Tuesday May 5 meeting at Valley High School at 8 p.m. New officers will be installed. Guest Dr Herbert Hake Director of Radio and Television State College Cedar Falls will give a chalk talk on Iowa history. Strong attendance requested.

PTA The Valley High School Herbert Hake State College of Cedar Falls Iowa Hisory

Weekend Visits And Funeral Weave Through Ossian Area

Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Sunday afternoon in the Wayne Timmerman home Castalia. Chuckie Mitts of Council Bluffs spent the weekend with his parents Dean Mitts. he returned to school Sunday evening. Willard Martin Eldorado and Adrian Martin California were luncheon guests in Ben FRAUT schy home. Aiea spent a month with his parents before Korea service for eleven months. Many friends and relatives from Clermont attended the funeral of Willard Martin Monday at Stavanger Lutheran Ossian.

Leo Griebenow Leon Wayne ‘Timmerman Castalia Chuckie Mitts Council Bluffs Dean Mitts Willard Martin Eldorado Adrian Martin California Ben Frautschy Pol Aiea

Busy Beavers 4 H Club Meeting Recap

The Busy Beavers 4 H Club gathered at Ann Larson's home with Karen and JoAnn Olson assisting. Twenty four members answered roll call on What My Favorite Recipe Contains. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Kaye Loftsgardies nominated for state counsel while Linda Cummings was chosen to represent the club at state camp. Program covered IFYE What Is An IFYE, Betty Sanderson. Demonstrations included How Do You Measure, Yeast Bread, Different Cake Methods, and more, led by Betty Reierson Marilyn Loftsgard Janet Amundson Bonita Kjosa and Linda Cummings. Lunch by hostesses.

Busy Beavers Ann Larson Karen JoAnn Olson Betty Sanderson Jount Mark Cummings Betty Reierson Marilyn Loftsgard Bonita Kjosa Linda Cummings Marlys Hoag Janet Amundson Karen Olson

Bridal Shower for Joyce Kingery Honors Upcoming Marriage

A bridal shower hosted at Mrs. Elmer Olson's home honored Joyce Kingery, with co hosts Maris Louis Olson Enoch Nelson and Will J Nelson. Attendees included her mother Mrs. Delmar Kingery and many guests. Joyce will be married Saturday May 2. Prizes were awarded in contests and she received a blanket and an electric hand mixer. Refreshments followed.

Joyce Kingery Elmer Olson Mdris Louis Olson Enoch Nelson Will J. Nelson

Methodist Church Services Led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins

Worship service at 6:45 am under Pastor Lee Roy Collins. On Sunday May 3 MYF meets at 6:30 pm and MYP at 7:50 pm.

MYF MYP

Woodland Study Club Meets

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon April 14 at the home of Mrs. Jack Dibble. Thirteen members answered roll call with a flower exchange. A letter was read expressing interest in a town band shelter and a donation when plans move forward. The program included articles read by Mrs. Howard Hill and Mrs. Vernon Anderson. Contests were won by four members including Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Burrow.

Woodland Study Club Jack Dibble Lawrie Waivatre O the Delamercial Club Howard Hill LaVerne Swenson Vernon Anderson George Larson Wm. Burrow Lawrence Walvatne Sophie Vasby

Postal window hours cut to four on Saturdays in 1864

By order of the Regional Office the window service will be reduced to four hours on Saturdays starting May 9 1864. Window hours will run 6 30 am to 8 30 am and 4 00 pm to 5 30 pm. Lobby open during intervening hours. Do not leave mail or coins on the counter or in the box with letters. H G MARTIN Postmaster Clermont Iowa.

Postal Department H. G. Martin Postmas Clermont Iowa

Stamp winners named at Leo U Save in NES sale

Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond stamps this week at the Leo U Save store include Mrs Eugene Butikofer Mrs Clifton Pringle David Jacobin Mrs Hrogdraw Hyde and Mrs Orvin son, presented as 3 percent stamp reward winners.

Leo’ U-Save Eugene Butikofer Clifton Pringle David ‘Jacobin Hrogdraw Hyde Orvinson

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn for Bucks Sunday Draw

Names drawn for the bucks given away Saturday at 8 20 p m are Arthur Wolfs Joe Leehy Franz Appelman and Mrs Arthur Molokken Arthur Wolfs was present to claim his 10 bucks while others were not present. This Saturday evening draw will offer No 1 for 40 dollars and No 2 3 and 4 for 10 dollars each Coffee guests included Mrs Don Cowell and others visiting in Oelwein and Castalia with several local households noted.

Arthur Wolfs Joe Leehy Franz Appelman Arthur Molokken

Total Assets and Deposits Report Summary

The document lists total assets and deposits for states and political subdivisions, including certified and officers' checks. It breaks down total deposits into two categories: (a) total demand deposits and (b) total time and savings deposits.

United States

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