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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1961
Page
7
A fragmentary notice indicates Will Cave will visit Rockwell City this week as an English professor native to dramatics with a long career. The source text is damaged, but the event implies an academic talk or appearance at a local venue.
Weekend visitors at J A Erickson included Mr and Mrs Smith and their daughter, who arrived Friday and planned a quiet stay through Sunday with local sightseeing and meals with the host family.
Mrs. Al dora Anderson and L Myre relocated to Town City on Monday August 21. They now reside at 1828 7th Ave Court. Anderson taught at Clermont and Sabin elementary schools. L Myre will enter City High as a junior.
Sheehan Olson Post 375 of the American Legion met August 14 at 8:00 pm with twelve members present. Commander Halvorson introduced Bobby Mott who spoke on Hawkeye Boys State activities and government studies. The group planned to study community buildings for fall-out shelters in case of atomic bombing and to sponsor a blood project.
Picnic supper guests at the Sylvan Taylor home Friday evening included Mr and Mrs John Gass Mr and Mrs Don Cowell Mr and Mrs Gary Gilson and Becky and Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson and Kevin. L W Gaeth of Milford Mich came Sunday afternoon for a week with Mrs Gaeths parents Mr and Mrs Herb Martin.
Mrs Burkard Riegel hosted a Saturday afternoon tea at her home honoring Joan Swiecichowski bride elect of Leo Riegel. Mrs Gordon Koopman and Mrs Gerald Gutcher served, with Mrs Lucian Appelman pouring. fall flowers adorned the decor as thirty five neighbors and friends attended.
Mrs. Gary Gilson is named the Enterprise correspondent for the coming month starting with next week's issue. Readers are asked to call with news. The note also expresses gratitude to Father Sullivan, the Carlin family, Dr. Jerdee, and others for support during bereavements and years of help.
Mrs Leland Probert assisted by Mrs Leo Orth and Mrs M C Larson hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Larson home for Barbara Anderson. Activities included games contests and poetry readings with bridal colors featured. Miss Anderson, who will wed Merlin Chapman on Sunday September 10, 32 guests attended.
Jim distrusted classmates and felt his teacher had it in for him. He bullied friends, distressed them, and showed jealousy. Mom and teacher noticed early social difficulty and arranged counseling. With genuine interest and parental involvement, Jim adjusted and was accepted socially.
The Clermont Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers held an 8 am service this Sunday. Newly arrived Kendellville resident Mrs. John Lucas discovered Fremont Township records dating to 1856, dusty but intact though some covers were chewed by animals.
Richard Hofer had another hand surgery at Decorah Hospital on Monday, with details of the procedure and his recovery to be announced by the hospital.
Leslie Kenneth Amundson son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Amundsen was baptized on Sunday August 13 at the West Vermont Lutheran Church by Rev John Kronlokken Sponsors were his parents Mrs C A Hauser Kansas City Missouri and by proxy Mrs Russell Miller Park Ridge Mr Stand-in for Mrs Miller was Mrs Dale Freeman Hi awatha
Richard Reierson, son of Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson, underwent a tonsillectomy at Postville Hospital on Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Franz Appel returned home Saturday from a three week trip into Canada and the northwest. They visited Glacier Theodore Roosevelt Jasper and Banff National Parks and relatives in Seattle Washington.
John Fendher of Strawberry Point flew to Cedar Rapids on Wednesday August 16 to pass his flight check and receive a private pilot's license. Clarence Kittleson traveled to Chicago on business for Burnham and Wood of West Union.
A picnic and farewell for Mrs. Aldora Anderson and LiMyra was held Sunday August 20 at the Bikader fair grounds. Attending were Mrs. Ros ing Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ole g Lottsgard, Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Thompson and David, the Orlando Lottsgard family, and the Elver, Kenneth, Carlyle, Dale and Arvid Anderson families. The group gave a monetary gift to Mrs. Anderson and LiMyra. Rodney Smith family could not attend but shared in the gift.
Local social items report luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bess Blake for Mrs. Marie Fallows Elgin III at Mrs. E C Johnston home West Union. Several visitors and hospital calls noted at University Hospitals Iowa City including Edna Miller and Keokuk guests. Additional social calls, outings, and a gift presentation for Mrs. Aldora Anderson, moving to Iowa City.
Clermont Dairy Days 1961 drew large crowds for afternoon and evening shows with Saturday tally likely the year’s highest. The Marlo Show Production and Valley High band provided major entertainment while police and committees managed traffic and parking without compensation.
Pastor Kronlokkes announces a time change for parish services on Sunday August 27 with 9 30 am West service 10 am East Sunday school and 11 am East service. West Church Sunday school delayed until September 30 due to building conditions. DeCorah Conference Sunday school Teachers Institute set for September 17 at Valley High School for southern conference.
Wednesday night visitors at the Walter Follett residence were Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson Jr Nancy and Susan and Mr and Mrs Henry Follett and Laurie. Thursday night visitors were Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson and Marlene, Mr and Mrs Pete Cosby and daughters, Cedar Fails, Mr and Mrs Charles Fritz Hawkeye were dinner guests Sunday at the Will Burrow home. After noon callers were Mr and Mrs Frank Stunes of Oelwein.
Fr. Jos. A. Sullivan, pastor at St. Peter's Church announces Sunday Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Confessions are scheduled Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00.
Mrs M C Larson hosted a Saturday morning coffee hour for friends Arlene Blockhus and Andine Vas. Otto Vasby and family enjoyed a park picnic supper. Otto Vasby visited the Art Nelson home Sunday evening. Chuck and Richard Andres returned to Minneapolis Monday after a week with Walter Follett.
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