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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1962
Page
7
Bucks drawing described as part of a Saturday evening event with mention of Mrs ner and a prize of 120 dollars, reflecting a local community activity or fundraiser. The fragment references a winnings event and a participant named Mrs ner in a casual social setting.
Last week witnesses include Mrs Glare Frautechy Mrs Art Stee and Anderson as winners at Leo's U Save Store Stamp event with results publicized.
An article argues age forty to fifty is not time to quit, urging continued health effort through chiropractic science. It stresses that vitality should grow with experience, and that correcting the cause of health issues restores energy and function.
Mr. and Mrs Weldon Orth and Jeff hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Bradley's third birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs John O'Rourke, Renee Harolds Orth and Larry Olson, Mrs Mary Olson, Mrs LaVerne Swenson and Ricky and Mops Evelyn Olson and Gene, and the Bakke family from Iowa City visiting Elmer and Paul Bakke's households in Waukon. Family and friends shared meals and greetings across multiple households and towns over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery and daughter have moved to the Millard Nelson Sr home. Mr Kingery is principal of the junior high. Andine Vasby, previously in the Nelson home, has moved to the Pringle apartment vacated by Mrs Mary Marvin and children. The Marcins have moved to 221 Sunset Village at Cedar Falls where Mrs Marvin will attend State College this year.
A pink and blue shower was hosted at the Lyle Krueger home Friday evening August 19 for Mrs. Lester Guyer. Hosts were Marlene Anderson Barbara Gibbs and Lynda Krueger. Guests included Mrs. Richard Wagner Mrs. Jesse Guyer Virginia Olson Conni Kronlokken Diane Frieden L Myra Anderson Karen King Kay Miller Marcia Metzger Mrs. Jerry Hill Helen Christen Margie Swenson Janet Rothlisberger Mauréen Baldwin Mary Guyer Janice Durscher Nadine Upton. Others sent gifts but could not attend. Activities included games contests and a reading by Maureen Baldwin. Lunch was served by Mrs Vernon Anderson and Mrs Lyle Krueger.
Mr and Mrs Dale Weston hosted a Sunday picnic at their home for the annual neighborhood gathering. Attending were Mr and Mrs Merle Ruckdashel, Mr and Mrs Jorris Martin, Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruckdashel, Mr and Mrs Clifton Miller, Mr and Mrs Leon Jacob, Mr and Mrs Edwin Anderson and families, Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger and Vicky, Mr and Mrs A B Jacob and son and family, and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jacob from Sheffield.
Mrs Alma Bishop of Waterloo spent Saturday through weekend with her brother Gilbert Hanson and the Verni Brandts to attend a silver wedding anniversary. Dinner and lunch guests included Miss van Osland Leroy Minn and Mrs Lars Osland Chester at Inga Larson and Inga Evenson homes. Lloyd Jacob and family of Sheffield joined A B Jacob's kin for a weekend visit and supper. Kenneth Anderson Postville Iowa.
Church listings for Clermont Lutheran led by Pastor John Kronlokken detail weekly services and Sunday School, Bible study, Luther Leagues, and officer installations. hostesses named. Special events include Lay Participation School Sept 8 in Decorah, Eastern Iowa Bible Camp meeting Sept 9, and Decorah Conference Church Workshop Sept 16 with invitations to all organization officers.
The 12th annual Monroe reunion was held Sunday August 26 at Clermont city park with sixty eight attendees at a noon picnic. Prizes were won by Lloyd Monroe Castalia for adults and Charlene Heyder Waukon for children. Earl Monroe Clark Grove Minn came farthest. oldest member Thomas Monroe Castalia. youngest Brenda Monroe Castalia. Eleven births were reported in the past year. Next year’s committees include Merle Monroe Castalia Lloyd Monroe Castalia Charles DeSotel Monona and Guy Holtzmart Fayette.
A clipped read features customers and visitors including Mr and Mrs Clarion Olson and Andrew Reinhart in Moay evening. Mrs Lorranne Crowe shopped in Cedar Rapids Friday and returned with Cathryn Friday evening. A list of callers names many local residents and out of town visitors across Iowa and Wisconsin. Card of Thanks fromFdna Miller expresses gratitude for support during hospital stay.
Mrs Gerald Gutcher was surprised on Wednesday afternoon August 15 as friends led by Mrs Harry Helgerson Mrs Gordon Hoopp man Mrs Emil Lassig Mrs Burkard Riegel and Mrs Celerence Tatro brought lunch to observe her birthday. She received many nice gifts. Mrs Emil Lassig hosted dinner for Mrs Gutcher at Pringle's cafe.
Mr and Mrs Clamory Olson and her parents Mr and Mrs David Hand toured 12 western states driving 5300 miles stopping at Billings Montana to visit cousins Lloyd Olson then called on Mr and Mrs John Bullemer in Wenatchee Washington attending the Seattle fair and visiting friends in Vancouver Washington on the return trip via Oregon and northern California reaching Des Moines to see Mrs Olson s sister and family returning home Saturday August 19 Alvin Thoreson family of Postville were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman flower show visits and violet displays at Williams town church Mrs Sheldon Weber and Judy of San Mateo California returned home after a week with Lena Wenger and relatives Albert Kelly Cedar Rapids Julia Mullaney Calmar and Mrs George Solheim Ossian visited the Carlin home Lloyd Aanes visited Ben Erickson in his home on Monday afternoon.
Official church schedule lists an August 30 board meeting at 7 30 p m a September 2 worship service at 845 a m a September 4 Women’s Society meeting with Mrs Eugene Robison at 800 p m led by Mrs Don Caspers Also mentions dress specials at Kling and visits by Mrs Gena Anderson and Mr Hans Sand vold plus news of births and thanks for open house gifts from Mr and Mrs Verni Brandt
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