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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1958

Page

7

Kamp-Reierson Wedding at St Pauls Evangelical Church

Miss Mary Jean Kamp wed Robert Dean Reierson at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Postville. Rev Charles E Witt officiated at 2 00 pm. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Kamp of Castalia, is a Clermont High School graduate and works in West Union social welfare. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Ole Reierson of Elgin. he attended Elgin High School and works at Falks Garage in Postville. Don Kamp served as best man. his sister Mrs Reierson attended as matron of honor.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Postville Mary Jean Kamp Robert Dean Reierson Ed Kamp Castalia Ole Reierson Elgin Charles E. Witt Don Wright Don Kamp Reierson Clermont High School West Union Elgin High School Falk

Busy Beavers 4 H Club Meeting Report

Busy Beavers 4 H Club met Monday evening August 4 at Donaline Larson home with 19 members and 19 guests present. Roly call asked what taking to the Fair. Carol Loftsgard spoke on Why Preserve Food. Demonstrations on How to Freeze Fruit by Diane Frieden Donaline Larson and L Myra Anderson and How to Make Jelly by Randine Hanson. We discussed weeds and conservation on the farm. Members worked on record books and planned fair exhibit. Next meeting in September at Lana Olson home. Diane Frieden reporter.

Busy Beavers 4-H. Club Donaline Larson Diane Frieden Carol Loftsgard L’myra Anderson Randine Hanson Lana Olson

Reunion of Mork Larson Levi clan at Clear Lake

The Mork Larson Levi reunion took place Sunday August 3 at Clear Lake. Attending were Mr and Mrs Tommie Iden and Mr and Mrs Carl Knudtson of Leroy Minnesota Mr and Mrs Gerald Groth and family of Mankato Minnesota Mr and Mrs Henry Groth of Crystal Lake Minnesota Mr and Mrs John Sampson the Leslie Larson family Lers Larson Mrs Mabel Larson and James Young all of Eagle Grove Mrs Laura Olson Mr and Mrs Hilman Sears and Mr and Mrs Bob Hamilton of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Abel of Pecorah Mrs Ida Mark Mr and Mrs and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Watterid of West Union Mr and Mrs Norman Lehan of Postville and Mrs Alma Nelson of Clermont.

Clear Lake Tommie Iden Carl Knudtson Leroy Minn Gerald Groth Mankato Henry Groth Crystal Lake John Sampson Leslie Larson Lers Larson Mabel ‘Larson James ‘Young Eagle Grove Laura Olson Hilman Sears Bob Hamilton Waterloo Abel Pecorah Ida Mark Andrew Watterid West Union Norman Lehan Postville Alma Nelson Clermont

Thanks to supporters of Iowa Children's Home Society

Thanks to Mrs Clarion Olson and all contributors for aiding the Iowa Children’s Home Society. Donations are still welcome and checks should be payable to the society and mailed to Mrs Olson in Clermont. JoAnn attended the 37th Randalia homecoming singing a solo. Mrs Fred Imboden and daughter visited Winterset with Mrs Caroline Follett. Mr and Mrs Lester Luchsing er and family and Mrs Bess Blake visited Pubuque and RL W Steele’s home.

Clarion Olson Co. Chm Iowa Children's Home Society M. H. Moore JoAnn Randalia Methodist Church Fred Imboden J. D. Callison Winterset Caroline Follett Lester Luchsinger Bess Blake Pubuque RL W. Steele

Howard Barnhouse Wedding in West Union and Clermont

Miss Janice Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Justin Howard Cedar Falls wed Lew Barnhouse of Clermont in a Friday ceremony at First Methodist West Union Rev De Garma officiated A basket of gladioli and twin candelabra graced the church The bride wore a yellow street length dress with white hat and accessories Darlene Stage Cedar Falls maid of honor wore blue street length dress Mr and Mrs Howard and Mr and Mrs Barnhouse hosted open houses on August 8 with receptions in West Union and Clermont after a northern Minnesota wedding trip The Barnhouses plan to live in West Union and Lew is employed by Larson Roofing in Clermont

Janice Howard Justin Howard Cedar Falls Lew West Union Clermont

Births and visits fill Cedar Rapids to Albany move noted

Friends of the Ken Hutchers report birth of son Keith Michael on July 20 weighing 8 lbs 14 oz with brother Mark and sisters Mardelle Marsha Mitchelle. family moved from Osian to Albany, NY. Mr and Mrs William Burrow Jr greet daughter Julie Ann born August 1 weighing 6 lbs. siblings Linda and Michael visit cousins at Robert Burrow home. John Bakewell and Mary Hurley John Loewen wed at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Lawler with reception. Gladys Flynn visits the Carlins. Norris Reierson Ricky and Renee vacationed at Lake Okoboji. M H Hansen of Tucson, Ariz arrives to visit. Cedar Rapids Nels Gilbert hosts friends. attendees include Hansen family and local residents at events.

Hutchers Keith Michael Mark Mardelle Marsha Mitchelle Ossian Albany New York William Burrow, Jr Cedar Rapids Julie Ann Linda Michael Robert Burrow John Bakewell Mary Hurley John Loewen Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Lawler

Masses and Confessions Schedule

Masses on Sunday at 7 00 and 9 00 a m with daily services unchanged Confessions are from 8 00 to 9 00 p m confirmed times for parish routines and sacraments

Gospel Message Church Service Times Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church, miles west of Clermont on Highway 18, led by Lester Lease, offers morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 6 00 p m. A welcome to all.

Clermont Lester Lease

Lutheran Parish Activities and Visitors Notices

Lutheran parish announcements list weekly meetings and events from August 6 to August 25 including Priscilla meetings East Society and West Luther League, a wiener roast supper, choir practice, baptisms, and morning services. The text also notes Luther League leadership school at Forest City and a Church Music Institute at Waverly, with travel of Mr and Mrs Louis Amundson and family of San Diego after a three week vacation through Minnesota Chicago and Cleveland.

John D. Kronlokken Priscilla Mdms Willet Miller Harry Amundson Wm. B. Miller John Kronlokken Louise Bilden Art Nelson East Society Hilder Bilden Oscar Lien Oleg Reierson Donald Wright Helga Bilden Lavern Larson Wiener West Luther League Trinity Luther League Forest City Church Music Institute Waverly

Methodist Church August Services and Picnic Schedule

Union Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 8:45 a.m. Sunday August 3. Family picnic August 4 at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the park. Pastor is Donald T. Caspers.

Donald T. Caspers Union Woman’s Society of Christian Service

Episcopal Church Schedule and Baptism Notes

The Rev. Paul A. Clark serves as vicar with services listed for Sundays in late July and August including Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at various Trinity dates. Linda Helen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kittelson, was baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. John Kronlokken with sponsors named. Social attendees and local visits are also noted among families and friends.

Linda Helen Clarence Kittel West Clermont Lutheran Church John Kronlokken Arthur Amundson Carmen Swenson Bonnie Kittelson Gilbert Anderson Henry Kittelson

Keith Sisters Shine At Clermont Dairy Days Show

At Clermont Dairy Days the Keith Sisters perform August 9 and 10. They are noted as personalities with outstanding showmanship and singing talent, drawing crowds across the county.

Keith Sisters

Olson Family Reunion Held in Decorah Park

Olson family reunion gathered Sunday at Decorah Park with many members listed by hometowns including Lime Springs Chester Waterloo Stanely St Olaf Farmesburg Elkader West Union Luana Monona Elkader Clermont Ames. The gathering featured numerous Olson relatives and related families joining in a shared event.

Olson Decorah Park Robert Meyer Lime Springs Eugene Granaham Chester Raymond Gary Englehart Waterloo Robert Wharram Stanley Millard Olson Eddie O'Brien St. Olaf Oscar Torkelson Millard Hoag Quinton Torkelson Duane Walter Richard ‘Meyer Harry Stolle, Jr West Union Dean Orvis Robert Landt Vernon Trude Luana Richard Bigler Monona Gene Halverson Elkader Philip Hofer Arthur & Olson Richard ©. Olson Olivia Olson Ames Olson Clermont

Local families visit Ossian and area relatives

Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sandvald spent Tuesday visiting at the Grovdahl and Hansen homes in Ossian. Ruth Steinerson is tied to Mrs. Gena Anderson, Mrs. Nels Gilbert, and Mrs. Hans Sandvald. Visitors to Mrs. Helen Dibble’s home included Clare Shepherd of Phoenix, Louis Amundson Jr and family of San Diego, and Mrs. Louie Amundson. Elsie M. Wede stayed with her sister Lyle Olson’s family. Barbara Schultz of Monona visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Art Nelson.

M. H. Hansen Tucson, Ariz Gena ‘Anderson Merle Nels Gilbert Cedar Rapids Gilbert Anderson Clarence ‘Kittleson Ellen Thies Earl Kloster West Union Hans Sandvald Grovdahl Hansen Ossian Ruth Steinerson Gena Anderson Clare Shepherd Phoenix, Ariz Louis Amundson, Jr San Diego Calif Louie Amundson Elsie M. Wede Lyle Olsons Barbara Schultz Monona Art Nelson

Winners All to Highlight Clermont Dairy Days Show

The annual Clermont Dairy Days features the Winners All group, winners of Horace Heidt and Ted Mack shows, performing 10 acts after the band concert on Saturday and Sunday. The band also offers two daily concerts, with Ray Altos Cowboys appearing Saturday evening at the Ford Garage Showroom. Free buttermilk, rides, concessions, and church and American Legion Auxiliary stands will accompany the event.

Horace Heidt Ted ‘Mack Ray Altos Cowboys Ford Garage Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary Clermont Community ‘Club Lange

Women’s Service Club Tour Plans September trip

The Women’s Service Club lists a bus tour to Winona Minnesota via the Watkins plant and to Red Wing Minnesota via the pottery plant during the first week of September. They chartered a bus and need 10 more passengers. Average cost about $5 per person. Notify Mrs. Gilbert Anderson if interested.

Winona Minn Watkins Plant Red Wing Pottery Plant Gilbert Anderson

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Busy Beavers 4-H Mork-Larson-Levi Riverside Material Products Clermont, Iowa Harris Kiosa Family Fun Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Howard—Barnhouse Hile Gladys Flynn St. Paul Carlin Norris Reierson Ricky and Renee Lake Okoboji Gospel Message Church Lutheran Parish Louis Amundson Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Ohio Mabel Larson L. &. Amundson Church of the Saviour’ Episcopal Paul A. Clark Trinity VII Trinity X Eva Seaton Whittier, Calif Elmer Olson Evelyn Olson Carolyn Carol Swenson LaCrosse Vernon Olson Decorah St. Ann's Hospital Clermont Commercial Club Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson Clermont, Jowa
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