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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1963

Page

7

Attend Linda Haynes Wedding at First Lutheran Church

The wedding of Linda Haynes was held at First Lutheran Church with guests including Mr. Oscar Idnd Mrs. Amy Irg ee ee Sie or and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Aanes. Clergy and family members attended as Jean pipo of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lind. The event occurred in early August with a Bach 1 reference and 8 August date.

Oscar Idnd Amy Irg Ee Harry Hel Gereon le Senes Karl Aanes Gass Clara Pater Ean Haynes Bach Jean Pipo Marion Lind Clermont West Clermont Kenneth, Kerr Archie Schroeder Diane Amundson Elaine Amundson Zoe Anne Dible Dianne McNeil Maynard Diane Patty Gunderson Pauline Amundson Jane Anderson Debbie Aanes JoAnn Metzger Luann Gunderson Nancy Nelson

Home From Trip To Washington

Mr and Mrs Elmer TM Olson and Roger returned Monday from a visit with her sister and Emily the A A E Rolfs at Ven ates They visited the Badlands Black Hills Grand Coulee Dam Ohime Gardens and Rocky Beach Dam en route They also saw Bill Hansen at Sanborn No Dak and the Luther Tester family at Westbrook Minn

Elmer Olson Roger Emily A. A. E. Rolfs Venates Badlands Black Hills Grand Coulee Dam Ohime Gardens Rocky Beach Dam Bill Hansen Sanborn No, Dak Luther Tester Westbrook Minn

Methodist Church Picnic Held at City Park

The Clermont Methodist Church picnic occurred Sunday evening August 4 at the city park with twenty members and eleven guests in attendance.

Methodist Church Clermont Methodist Church

Entertain at Luncheon Honors Anna Largabee

Mrs Bees Blake and Mrs Robert Steele entertained Tuesday at a 6330 luncheon honoring Anna la Largabee. Guests included Mrs Iman, Mrs Louis De Bredouine, and Mrs Lucian Appelman.

Bees’ Blake Robert Steele Anna la Largabee Gueats Iman Louis De = Bredouine Lucian Appelman

Graduation and enlistment party for James Brandt

Mr and Mrs Verni Brandt hosted a Sunday afternoon party for their son James Brandt to celebrate his graduation enlistment and home on leave. A decorated two layer cake was served as centerpiece with cake cutting and ice cream serving by Mrs Charles Deering and Mrs John Bakewell. Relatives and friends sent cards and gifts. several families attended a Clifton Miller home picnic dinner afterward with many local guests.

Verni Brandt James Brandt Charles Deering John Bakewell

Evening Division A L C W Meets in August

The Evening Division of the West Clermont ALCW met August 1 with Mrs. Carmen Swenson and Mrs. Harvey Meyherting. Pastor Peterson opened with a devotional and conducted the Bible study on Jesus Christ is the Same. The program featured Clarence Ruckdashel and Mrs. Arthur Schott. The meeting closed with prayers and singing.

West Clermont Alcw Carmen Swenson Harvey Meyherting Peterson AES Cpassenan Af Aerie Swenson Clarence Ruckdashel Arhur Schott Ainging

Clermont Legion Will Meet Monday

The regular meeting of the Sheehan Olson American Legion Post is set for Monday evening August 12 with lunch served.

Clermont Legion Sheehan - Olson American Legion Post

Thorson Family Picnic at Spook Cave

The Eugene Moorhead Walcott family and the Clarence Thorson family joined the Gerald Schneider and Alphie Thorson households for a picnic dinner at Spook Cave on Sunday. The gathering included the Thorson, Bacon, and Thorson family groups and Cheryl.

Eugene Moorhead Walcott Gerald Schneider Alphie Thorson William Bacon Eugene Thorson Charles Thorson Cheryl Clarence Thorson Spook Cave

Family Reunion Picnic Across Towns Report

A Clermont area gathering noted a large family reunion with attendees from West Union Postville Decorah Clermont Marquette and Waukon. Families including Olson Mori Anderson Thompsort Boeke Nelson Feller Lehan Leivers and others joined at Clermont city park on Sunday August 4 with visitors from nearby towns.

Melvin Olson Alber Mori Arlo Mark West Union Rosina Anderson Sophie Anderson Wayne Shipton Cheryl Selpzmint Orvin Thompsort David Kenneth Boeke Keng Kendell Alan F Seabrooke Jill Timothy Arvid Anderson Waukon Isell Christianson Ruth Liddle Kenneth Anderson Postville Henry Mork Lea Rae Decorah Wm. Nelson E. K. Mark Clermont Aimer L. Nelson Charles Feller Shelney Marquette Aldora Anderson L'Myra Norman Lehan Clermont City Park

Clermont County couple wed at St Matthew's Cedar Rapids

Carol Ann Blake and Michael Thomas Story married at St Matthew's Church Cedar Rapids with Rev Edward McNulty officiating. Attendants included Mary Blake maid of honor and Don Holecek best man. Reception for 200 followed the ceremony as families plan home in Des Moines and next steps in their teaching careers.

St. Matthew's Church Cedar Rapids Carol ‘ Ann Blake Michael Thomas Story Edward McNulty William B. Blake Brive Donald L. Story Mary Blake Stephanotis Don Holecek Denver Cole John Kiener Des ‘Moines John Hennessey Roosevelt Wise Story

Duane Kamp Reassigned to AFB in Michigan

Second Class Duane E. Kamp of Clermont Iowa is reassigned to Wurtsmith AFB Michigan after graduation from USAF technical training in bomb navigation systems mechanics. He studied electronics and test equipment use, circuit diagrams, and data flow for inspections. A Valley High School graduate, he entered the Air Force in August.

Duane E. Kamp Clermont Iowa Wurtsmith Afb Mich United States Air Force Kamp Duane W. Kamp Clermont Valley High School Air Force

Families Visit Across Cities Highlight Pleasant Weekend

Mr and Mrs Raymond Krueger and Linda of Portland Oregon spent the weekend in the Abel Hallegzer home. They resided near Clermont Elgin until his marriage. Clarence Johnson and Dean spent July 14 in Chicago with Finn Hanson. The party toured sights. Mrs Rose Olson Agnes and Louise Bilden visited Harry Helgeson. Finn Hanson of Chicago stayed a week with Clarence Johnson and Raymond Erhardt. Mrs Hanson is Irene Peterson sister of Johnson and Erhardt. Gratitude note expresses thanks for cards gifts and kindness during hospital stay.

Robert Vogel Gary Marcia James St. Paul Guy Probert Leland Probert Richard Timmy Margia Liocy Jacob Jolene Anita Sheffield Iee Bear Connie Nels Gilbert Wabasha Minhesaea Hollis Tabeger Evansville Wise Abe Habeger Terry Vicky Lizzie Thorson Elgin Olena Olson Blanche Goodell Ecourse Michigan Wee Vat Olson Annie Vasbey Irvin Olson Daryl Patty Ted Lovely Michael Cheryl Irene Olson Harry Helgerhire Kent Nydegger Ed Krueger Palmer Il F. Shipton Mason City Nora Shipton Shipton Elva Succipton Duane EF. Kamp Wisconsin Ernest Holtz Tom and Judy Rockford Edward Krueger Raymond Krueger Linda Portland Oregon Abel Hallegzer Raymond Clermont Clarence’ Johnson Dean Chicago Finn Hanson Rose Olson Agnes Louise Bilden Harry Helgerson Clarence Johnson Raymond Erhardt Hanson Irene Peterson Johnson Erhardt Ralph Triem

Sewage Lines Contract Reletting Delays Project

Clermont town clerk George Durscher says the sewer lines contract must be re let to another bidder delaying work. A notice to bidders appears on page four. He also notes the sewage disposal plant construction is about halfway complete.

George Durscher Clermont Echo Enterprise

Picnic Rich with Oklahoma Relatives

A family gathering near Hampton Town included Karl Miller Edna Miller Mrs Guy Probert Timmy Vogel of St Paul Minnesota Mr and Mrs George Durscher Marlene Janice and Mr and Mrs Erwin Miller and daughter and family Laughter and Me at a picnic Also Mr and Mrs Wendell Siewert Bradley and Wendy of Oklahoma City Oklahoma The Siewert family recently moved from Utica New York to Oklahoma and is spending their vacation with their parents at Fort Dodge and Glencoe Minnesota

Karl Miller Edna Miller Guy Probert Timmy Vogel St. Paul Minnesota George Durscher Marlene Janice Hampton, Town Erwin Miller Wendell Siewert Bradly Wendy Oklahoma City Oklahoma Siewert Utica New York Fort Dodge Glencoe

Mork Family Picnic Observes Mrs. Helen Mork’s 83rd Birthday

A Mork family picnic gathered in honor of Mrs. Helen Mork’s 83rd birthday. Attendees included the Olson, Olson, Bear, Torkelson, Schupbach, Wangness, Larson, Kloster, Schatz, Peterson, Mark, Duane Mork and Lauria Mork families from San Gabriel Ossian Decorah Des Moines Waukon Mason City West Union and nearby towns.

Russell Mork Helen Mork Leonard Olson San Gabriel Calif L. T. N. Olson Dennis Bear Clermont Leslie Torkelson Gordon Schupbach Mason City Howard Wangsness Decorah Edna Torkelson Ossian Arthur Larson Waukon Bob Kloster Carolyn Schatz Des Moines Ernest Peterson Howard Mark Dale Shirley Herb Schatz Duane Mork Terry Leo Kloster Lauria Mork West Union

East ALCW Meeting At Mrs Frieden Presided August 1

The East ALCW met August 1 under Mrs George Frieden with hostesses Clar ence Peterson Bernard Hanson Pearl Peterson Kenneth Buroden and Hilder Bilden. Devotions were from Acts 1 6 led by Pastor Peterson. The Luther League presented the program with a skit by Lana Doggi Diane Léiran and Linda Lana Olson sharing about Lut Cole ine. Diane Friden led Bible study with Sylvia Hanson. The secretary reported and approved. Layette and clothing drives were discussed and a birthday card sent to Rev Bredfeldt in Africa. Birthdays for the month noted for Mrs Laverne Larson and Lois Larson. The offertory hymn was O Happy Day When We Shall Stand. The meeting closed with prayer and table grace.

East Alcw George Frieden Clarence Peterson Bernard Hanson Pearl Peterson Kenneth Buroden Hilder Bilden Jesus Pastor Peterson Th Luther League Lana Doggi Diane Léiran Linda Lana Olson Diane Frieden Sylvia Hanson Art Helgerson Jacobson Jack Bredfeldt Africa Laverne Larson Lois Larson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Legion Hall Report Due

American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion hall Tuesday evening August 13 at 8 00 with Mrs Justin Baker to deliver the Department convention report Dues are payable A good attendance is requested

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Justin Baker

Sell It With a Want Ad They Get Results

A compact want ad pitch highlights the effectiveness of classified ads in driving sales and inquiries. It emphasizes quick responses and broad reach, suggesting readers place ads to move products or services efficiently.

Restoring Health and Comfort Through Spine Care

A concise note describing adjustments to spine function to relieve pain and relax nervous and emotional strains. It emphasizes restoring normal health, happiness, and carefree living through chiropractic or spinal care. The tone mirrors an old fashioned health advisory.

Dr Donald R Murphy Chiropractor

Dr Donald R Murphy operates as chiropractor in Clermont Iowa with Wednesday and Saturday morning hours 9 to 11 30 and afternoon 1 30 to 7 30 pm and evening 8 30 pm.

Donald R. Murphy Clermont Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y" Haynes Washington James V. Brandt Orvin Twite Peter, Garber Millard Gage Donnan Richard Handgartner Doris . Handgartner Elaine Harry Miller Merle Anderson Eric David Boleyn Clifton Miller Home A.L.C.W Thorson Ernest Schweinerus Tillie Peterson Clarence Farmer Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Blake Duane Kamp Afb Mork Esther E. Olson Luther League Peggy Morgan Betsey Mrs. Morgan Dr. Morgan Nellie Grimstead Uncle Syl Bonnie Swenson Karen Hoopman Warlene Anderson Gary Kittleson David Aanes Chuck. Mancil Susan Tatro Shirley Tatro Roberta Palmer Gene Olson East Alcw Meeting and Ners Noth Mark Julia Halgerson Nellie Leithold la Crosse Wisc A. B.hacob Helmer Johnson Qssian Hans Sandvold Nate Johnson Consultant Lowa FELCO Clermont Coop CO
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