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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1959

Page

7

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Clara Helgerson at Home

A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs Clara Helgerson at her home on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs Harry Helgerson, Mrs Arthur Helgerson, Sharon of Postville Madre, Henry Kittleson, Hans Sandvold, Gena Anderson, George Frieden, Diane and Donna of Elgin, Mdms Arnold Gibbs, Mary and Michael Wescott, Gussie Miller, Ruth Starkey, Mary Oacon, Irene Olson, Lyle Devinis, Michael and Randy, Clara and Myrtle Peterson. A birthday lunch followed, with cards and gifts poured in.

Clara Helgerson Forge Harry Helgerson Arthur Helgerson Sharon Postville Madre Henry Kittleson Hans Sandvold Gena Anderson George Frieden Diane Donna Elgin Mdms Arnold Gibbs Mary Michael Gene Wescott West Union Gussie Miller Ruth Starkey O& Aon Irene Olson Lyle

Henderson Prairie 4-H Club Meeting Report

Henderson Prairie 4 H Club met April 20 at the home of Everett James and David Rowland. Fifteen members answered roll call. Dean Anderson joined. Visitors Kergin and Berton Anderson attended. Donald Kerr demonstrated nails and nailing. Danny Thiese selected to attend Fayette state conservation camp. Project sheets were filled out. Everett Rowland, reporter.

Henderson Prairie Everett, James David Rowland Dean Anderson Kergin Berton Anderson Donald Kerr Danny Thiese Fayette Everett Rowland

Riverside Social Club Sees Open Meeting With Guests

The Riverside Social Club met April 25 at Mrs. La Vern Larson's home with co host Mrs. L T N Olgan. Fourteen members discussed dress styles "today" and donated to the cancer fund. Visitors Mrs. George Mueller Mrs Luella Pattinson and others attended. Mrs John Mork won a door prize. slides of Switzerland were shown. The next gathering will be at Mrs Ruth Larson's home.

Riverside Social Club LaVern Larson L. T. N. Olgan Kenton Krueger Cancer ‘Fund George Mueller Luella Pattison Knight John Mork Reuben Hackmann Matt Zurbriggen Switzerland Ruth Larson

Bride to be honored at quilting party for Sonja Liddle

Mrs. Rosina Anderson hosted a quilting party Saturday at her home in honor of Sonja Liddle of Waukon who will wed in June. Attendees included aunts cousins and the bride’s mother. Sunday dinner guests at Kenneth Anderson’s home included Mia Ida Feller of Waterloo and Mrs Rosena Anderson, honoring Bruce Anderson on his birthday.

Rosina Anderson Sonja Liddle Waukon Mia Ida Feller Waterloo Rosena Anderson Kenneth Anderson Bruce Anderson

Methodist Church Services and Youth Fellowship Schedule

The Methodist Church announces a worship service at 8 45 a m on Sunday May 3 led by Pastor Donald T Caspers. An outdoor meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will begin at 5 30 p m at St Pauls in Elgin.

Methodist Youth Fellowship St. Paul's Elgin

Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Meetings

Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D Kronlocken lists multiple meetings and services from April 30 to May 7 including parsonage committee sessions, PTR committee, pastoral conference, Priscilla group, Life Membership and In Memoriam events, junior choirs, and parish choir rehearsals across East and West churches with hostesses and participants named.

Church Pir East Red East Ptr Decorah First Lutheran Church West East Society Mdms Millard Gisleson Amanda Bureden Ed Johnson Tilpher Bilden Jim Olson East East Church

Gospel Message Church Clermont Episcopal Service Schedule

Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Lester Lease invites all to attend. Local church with welcoming message and services.

Gospel Message Church Clermont — Episcopal Lester Lease

St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

Fr Joseph A Sullivan pastorates at St Peters Church with masses at 8 and 10 am Sundays and daily same hours. confessions from 8 to 9 pm. Mentioned are Mrs Dick Griebenow Robert Cook Julie Rollie and Mrs Irene Olson who spent Monday in Oelwein.

Dick Griebenow Robert Cook Julie and Rollie Irene Olson Oelwein

Obituary for Jean Lorraine Anfinson

Jean Lorraine Agnes Anfinson, born December 12 1921, died April 22 1989 in Rochester Minnesota. Final rites were at Weat Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev John Kronlokken officiating. Burial in Gods Acres Cemetery. Survived by husband Kenneth and several relatives.

Weat Clermont Lutheran Church Jean (Aanes Anfinson John Kronickken God’s Acres Arthur Amundson Gordon Osmundson Daryl Anfinson Leslie Kleppe Earl Kloster Carman Swenson Vernon Anderson Jean Lorraine (Agnes) Anfinson Lloyd Clara Agnés Rochester Minn East Clermont Clermont High School Clermont Kenneth Anfinson Ossian Kenneth Lloyd Agnes Clarice LeRoy Gass West Ross Fisher Alton Erickson Wayne Erickson Erskine Gladys Smith David Carol Keith Aanes Ames Myrtle Andrew Cedar Rapids Bertina Buraas Don Wilson Ladora Gerald Aanes Little Rock Ark A. M. Aanes Red Wing Milo Halverson Donald Frank Spring Valley Thomas Lien Silas Hatlestad le Roy Marion Lind Manchester Lawrence Klein Dubuque

Attend Baptism in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Amundson and family attended the baptism of Brian Eugene Freeman son of Mr and Mrs Dale Freeman of Cedar Rapids. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Charles Bradley of Chicago and Mrs Bradley the former Marjorie Westpfahl. The Amundsons and children joined the Bradleys in Chicago for a week at their home.

Kenneth Amundson Brian Eugene Freeman Dale Cedar Rapids Brian Charles Bradley Chicago Bradley Marjorie Westpfah Freeman Amundson Chas, Bradley Russell Millers

Kite Flying Contest Draws Crowd in Clermont

A large crowd estimated at about 1000 gathered at the Oiler Mont airport for a Sunday kite flying contest. Winners included D Ann Cline and Jeanne Olson tying in the girls class and Mike Frieden winning the boys class. Free coffee and donuts were served. Leonard Roberts displayed a model airplane and gave a demonstration. Plane enthusiasts showcased Luscombe, Aeronca, a Beech Bonanza, and more with rides for the winners aboard the Bonanza cruising at about 160 mph.

Oilermont D’ann Cline Jeanne Olson Mike Frieden Cliff J. Olsons Postville Vern Friedens West Union

B P Women’s Club Meets For Litter Plan And Bridge

The Business and Professional Women’s Club gathered Monday evening for a luncheon at Mrs. Arnold Stumme’s home with assist hosts Mrs. Clifton Pringle and Mrs. Emil Lassig. About 200 members answered roll call and a litter- reduction plan for main street was discussed. Members sang a birthday song for three members and a summer outing committee was formed to report next meeting. Evelyn Olson volunteered to plant Lincoln park flowers this spring and the evening ended with bridge and 500 games.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Arnold Stumme Clifton Pringle Emil Lassig Evelyn Olson M. H. Moore Louis A. Olson Lyle Olson Lincoln Park

Entertains at Luncheon for Mrs Ramnes Dearing Farewell

Mrs A E Freier and Mrs Franz Apperman hosted a luncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs Dave Ramnes who is leaving for Green Bay Wisconsin. Card of thanks from Michael Woods thanks well wishers for cards gifts and visits during hospital stay and recovery.

A. E. Freier Franz Apperman Dave Ramnes Green Bay Wis Decorah Hospital Michael Woods

Kite Flying Contest Thanks and Plane Ride Admired

Jeanne Olson thanks merchants and participants for the kite flying contest with special appreciation for Toby for the ride in his new plane which she enjoyed.

Toby Jeanne Olson

Women's Service Club Meeting Held April 21 at Burrow Home

The Women’s Service Club met at Mrs. Will Burrow’s home on April 21 with fourteen members and one guest. A song and scripture opened, roll call offered gardening hints, bingo was played, and a plant and seed exchange was held. Next gathering is May 19 at Mrs. Henry Amundson’s home.

Women's Service Club Will Burrow Henry Amundson

Dinner guests list from L. M. Hoyland home Saturday

Dinner guests at the L. M. Hoyland residence Saturday included Mr and Mrs Thos Levi and Mr and Mrs Silas Hattlestad of Leroy Minnesota, Mr and Mrs J Milo Halverson and Mr and Mrs Donald Franks of Spring Valley Minnesota Wing Minnesota, Mr and Mrs Marion Lind of Manchester and Mr and Mrs Robert Lind of Iowa City.

L. M

In Memoriam Lucy Engle One Year Anew

In memory of Mrs Lucy Engle who passed away a year ago on May 2, the verse insists she is not dead but away in a cloudless sky. It honors her cheery smile and lasting love, suggesting a return to be joined again.

Lucy Engle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henderson Prairie Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp John Kronlokken Grand Meadow Lloyd Aanes Otto Anfinson Helmer Johnson Merle James Helgerson Ket Bud Aerell Council Proceedings Iowa Will J. Nelson Riegel Appelman Ams Griebenow Hoopman iRegel Power Co Interstate Power Co Hall Lights Scenic Ridge State Hygienic Laboratory Duane Schwarz Geo. Durscher Riverside Products Fred T. Cline W. C. Insurance John Barnhouse Clermont Fire Dept Woodrow Hyde Arthur S. Olson Frieden Motor Co Wayne Shipton Burgess-Dugstad, Lbr. Co Mid Iowa Dick’s Service Station Rockwell Manufacturing Co Kendall Clermont Hardware Nieunone Women’s Service Club Riverside Material Products Paty FELCO Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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