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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

7

St Peters Rosary Society Honors Patricia Horan

Patricia Horan was honored at a shower in St Peters hall at 8:00 PM. Eight DeSales Central High School classmates joined Rev Kirchoff and family for plans to enter the convent of St Francis of the Holy Family in Dubuque on Sept 3. Guests attended a take away art program. centerpieces celebrated, cakes and ice cream shaped to themes. Ruth Vin Weigel served punch. Nancy Timp aided with gifts. Horan received a Bible from Andrew Daily and well wishes from St Peters Rosary Society.

Patricia Horan Lawrence An St.eee Hall DeSales Central High School Ossian Kirchoff Meier Loretta Matt Rhvin Weigel Oelwein Nancy Timp Calmar Horan St. [Peter's

Local Visitors Share Time At Elliott Olson Home

Independent Peterson and family unable to attend. Gord Gus ot Veille visited Thursday evening in the Elliott Olson home. Cheryl Thorson spent Monday morning in the Eugene Thorson home. Mr and Mrs James McSween Fayette and Mrs Alfred Miles Dawes were especially guests the day, also visited the Mranvola land home.

Pale Gord Gus Ot Veille Elliott Olson Cheryl Thorson Eugene ‘Thorson James McSweeney Fayette Alfred Miles Dawes Su Buests Mranvola Land

West Clermont Lutheran Circles Meet At Church

West Clermont Lutheran circles met Wednesday afternoon at the church with nine members present for Bible study led by Mrs. Arthur Olson. Reports show plans to send more goods for school children to Pineville Kentucky in September and a later session at the home of Mrs. Earl Kloster in West Union with eleven members and Pastor Peterson present. Other circles met at Amundson home and at Sunset Home Calmer, with programs on stewardship and Bible study, and gifts prepared for Lutheran World Relief.

Circle Mary James Henderson Laura Olson Arthur Olson Pineville Ken Intucky Martha Elmer Olson Earl Kloster West Union Aubrey Guyer Pastor Peterson Bible Shugo Rps Becca Wi Amundson Holi ‘Tall Devo‘dons Roy Swenson Circle Ruth Louis Olson Victor Guyer Paul Mary Guyer Calmer Ett Willet Miller le Gun Hleven Miller Ofrele Gilbert Andereson Ted Lottsgard Lofisgard Rachel Bilden Senet John Gass Elliott Olson Don Cowell Circle Esther Lee Palmer Palmer Home Mary Kay Marvin Factor Peterson Layette Lutheran World Relief Ray Loftsgard James

Maynard Residents Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Oleon of Maynard visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gunderson.

Edwin Oleon of Maynard Harry Gunderson

Baptisms Reported at Clermont Parish Churches

Baptisms were held in East Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran churches. Rodney Dean Olson, infant son of Cliff J. Olson, was baptized with Diane Frieden and Frankie Olson as sponsors, followed by lunch at the Olson home. Cindy Ann Olson, infant daughter of Duane E. and wife, was baptized at the 10 o clock service, with family guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meyer and Pastor Roger Peterson attending afterward.

Rodney Dean Clirf J. Olson Clermont Roger Peterson Diane Frieden Frankie Olson Cliff J. Olson Lyle Cindy Ann Wee Duane E Joed Bue Oscoda Clermont Lutheran Church Harvey Meyer Ents Duane W. Kamp Ed Kamp William Kugel Postville Isabelle Nelson William Janice Jane Set Cedar Rapids Keri

Sunday Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup

Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at Mrs. Emily Amundson’s home, with numerous local families named among guests including the Larson, Olson, Ellis, Wening, Friederich, Berg, Bilden, Severn, Meier, and Waters households. Additional arrivals from Chester and LeRoy joined duos for dinners and late afternoon social hours as residents circulated between homes and noted guests.

Emily Amundson Oliver Larson Aines Olson Kenneth Ellis Lloyd Meier Je ‘Olson Mike Waterloo George W. Larson Ewald Lynings Lars Osland Chester Linsworth Osland Dixie Cindy Ronnie LeRoy, Minn Inga Evenson Ingama Peggy Schott Judy Schott Marvin Schott Judy Elgie Burt Fayetteville Arkansas Inga Larson Alvin Amundson Lloyd Anderson Burt Jeanne Olson Lyle Olson Arthur Schott Emery William Clermont Ain Sis Ald Steffans

Busy Beavers 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Demonstrations

Busy Beavers 4-H Club showcased student demonstrations at the National Fair. Patty Amundson and D A na Cline earned blue ribbons for Sunshine Salads while Diane James won blue and purple for Daily Dreams. Numerous members earned ribbons for breads cookies and jams, with entries advancing toward the State Fair.

Busy Beavers 4-H Club Patty Amundson D'Ana Cline Diane James Dairy Cattle Congress Sazzies Reberompson Gwen i Fue Mar Ree Yan Betty Sanatols Lottagand Bonnie Kittleson Sheryl ‘Anderson Kendra Loftsgard Sonja Kjosa Elizabeth Bilden Lana Preberen Ann ‘Olson Tracey Éline Ann Larson Betty Drop James Sharon Siu Brenda Marilyn Les Connie Olson Eye Loftsgard Flarment Chery Marilys Bonni Hite Cheryl Je Ag Ciery

Mrs Arnold Guyer Honored at Shower

Mrs Arnold Guyer was honored at a pink shower Wednesday evening at her home. Hostesses were Mrs Albert Christianson and Mrs Ben Frautschy. Others present included Mesdames George Huebner Postville, Victor Guyer, Enoch Mark, Richard Osterhus, Perry Paulson, Roger Peterson and Hilda Anderson. Several guests sent gifts: Mesdames Lucian Applleman, Roland Dondee, John Metzger, Phil Steffans, Clarion Olson, George Paulson and Clarica. The evening featured visiting, opening gifts, and refreshments.

Infant undergoes surgery at Palmer Memorial Hospital

Rodney Dean Gigon, infant son of Mr and Mrs Cliff J Olson, and Jo Ann Metzger both underwent surgery Tuesday morning at Palmer Memorial Hospital.

Rodney Dean Gigon Cliff J. Olson Palmer Memorial Hospital W. A Jo Ann Metzger Angie

Dinner Guests Share News Across Cities and Siblings

Northridge California couple Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson join Miss Inga Larson in hosting a dinner with Mrs Lena Wolfs and Anna West Union and Mrs Inga Evengon and Harley. Guests also include Earl Wolfs Lavanda. Barbara Johnson returns from a six week Europe college tour visiting Atal Norway and Ravengton Wisconsin. Alden Anderson and family from Nickerson Kansas attend Silver Wedding of Vernet Anderson and spouse, staying a week before returning home.

Robert Johnson Northridge Calif Lena Wolfs Anna West Union Inga Evengon Harley Inga Larson Johnson Wolfs Earl Wolfs Lavanda Barbara Johnson Minneapolis Europe Atal Norway Oslo Sussa Johnson Alden Anderson Nickerson Kansas

Circle Ruth Program at Sunset Home

Circle Ruth of the West Lothian Church hosted a Sunset Home gathering on Tuesday afternoon in Cali mak. Led by Mrs. Louise Vick the program featured two accordion solos by Patty Mitts and performances by Pauline Amundson Patty Gunderson and Lana Griebenow. The ladies sang hymns with Mrs. Truman Pauliori at the piano then prayed the Lords Prayer and joined in a final hymn. A tea was served to residents and guests and a donation was given to the Home. Attendees included Mrs. Louise Vick Mrs. Martin Anderson Mrs. Louis Olson and guests Mrs. Richard Griebenow Mrs. Paulson and Mrs. Jacob Ames plus the participating girls.

Louise Vick Patty Mitts Pauline Amundson Patty Gunderson Lana Griebenow Martin Anderson Louis Olson Richard Griebenow Jacob Ames

Silver wedding celebration for Vernon and Eleanor Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson marked 26 years with an Aug 23 open house at West Clermont Lutheran Church from 2 to 4 pm hosted by their daughter Mrs. Merlin Chapman and others. Attendants included Harvey Anderson and Thelma Tinderholt. guests came from Clermont Postville Castalia Greene Iowa City Cedar Falls Luana Elgin West Union Nickerson Minneapolis Rochester.

Vernon Anderson West Clermont Lutheran Church Merlin Chapman Marlene Anderson Jayne Tinderholt Timmerman Wayne Timmerman Lavern Swenson Albin J. Lindberg Leo Griebenow Eleanor Lyngaas East Clermont Lutheran Church E. B. Ramsey Harvey Anderson Thelma Lyngaas

Mork Reunion Held at E K Mork's Home

The Mork family held a Sunday reunion at Enoch K Mork residence with a noon picnic. Attendees included Em ma Imholdt Keith Olson Dotty Denice Debra Di ane Keith Jr Brian Rod erick Imboldt Mary Ann Coplin from Milwaukee and many relatives from Decorah Elgin Iowa City West Union Waterville Clermont Lansing Dysart and In dependence.

Mork Enoch K. Mork Emma Imholdt Keith Olson Dotty Denice Debra Diane Keith Jr Brian Roderick Imboldt Mary Ann Coplin Milwaukee Wisc Henry Mark Lea Rae Decorah Russ Wenger Steven Craig Paul David Orvin Thompson Elgin Aldora Anderson L'Myra Linus Liddle Iowa City Elver Anderson Barry Franklin Abel Mark Arlo Mark Marsha Alvin Joyce Mary Joan Ralph Mra Melvin Olson Tommy" “Weiton Christine Tommy Timmy West Union Norman Lehan Allan Gene Waterville Almer Leo Nelson William Nelson Jr Nancy Susan Allan Seabrooke Jill Timothy Clermont Ruth Liddle Waukon Carlton Christianson Robyn

Coffee guests at Elliott Olson home on Wednesday

Mrs. Don Cowell and Doyle visited the Elliott Olson home Wednesday afternoon along with Mrs. Sylvan Taylor and children Ricky and Lori.

Elliott Olson Don Cowell Doyle Sylvan Taylor Ricky Lori

Woodland Study Club Honors Andersons on 25th Anniversary

Members of the Woodland Study Club hosted a potluck at Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson home honoring their 25th wedding anniversary. A club gift was presented as attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George V. Larson and others. Graveside services were held Sunday at 2:30 in West Union cemetery for Lewis Dean Guyer infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Guyer with surviving parents and family listed.

Woodland Study Club Graveside Anderson Lewis Dean Guyer Vernon Anderson Club George V. Larson Will Burrow Harry Gunderson A Lard Nelson Amt Traen Duane Kamp Lwnranics Praivaine Bibel Roy Laverne Ethane Arate Ra Tera AI Mn Ie West Union Cemetery Lewis Dean Lester Guyer Stephen Todd Richard Wagner Jesse Guyer B. W. Conner Decorah

Clermont Commercial Club Meeting Held

The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday evening with 16 members present. Leo Griebenaw presided. Minutes of the last meeting were read. Arnold Guyer reported partial completion of the membership drive. Roof repair for the old band stand was discussed and postponed to the next council meeting. Some proposed extending the stand for future needs. The meeting adjourned on motion.

Clermonti Cashmercial Club Leo Griebenaw Arnold Guyer

Visit Pattern At Local Homes Teems With Names

On Tuesday afternoon multiple visitors called at homes of Eugene Sehori and George C. Larson. Among those listed were Mrs Ida Leudhtéhmacher and Louis, plus Elenn. Several attendees, including week Eilat Olsievin and renda, Noper ing, David, visited in succession. The record notes these exchanges in a quiet neighborhood serving as a social update.

Eilat Olsievin Renda Noper Ing David Eugene Sehori Ida Leudhtéhmacher Louis Elenn George C. Larson

Stamp Winners Draw Free Gold Bond Stamps This Week

Lucky names drawn for freer Gold Bond Stamps at Epo U Save Store include Louis, Melvin Ighnsan, Mrs in versp erat Engle, and Ben Frautsthy.

Epo U-Save Louis Melvin Ighnsan Erat Engle Ben Frautsthy

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St. Peters Rosary Society Peterson Amily West Clermont Luth Rannuns Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Charles Les Becker Grinnell Mutual Busy Beavers Sunset Home West Lothian Church Run Coffee Sunset Calimak E. K Dad Lad Lagrim Tage Howe Ffermont Methodist Church Leo Roy Collins Grinnell Mutual Insurance Foth Kare Clermont MTU Felco Supreme Mineral Hays Clermont Coop CO
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