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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
7
A fragmentary notice from Waukon describes an icy crash injuring multiple people. The text mentions Diana mob 1 and Donald Johnson with injuries described as shock and cuts, and references Patricia and Roy Tatro along with baptism and upcoming funeral services at a local funeral home. The report is incomplete and contains garbled phrases.
Charles Wagner a University of Dubuque sophomore won an excellent rating in ballad reading during Bradley University speech tournament in Peoria on November 21 and 22. A forensics squad member he aims to teach later. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Wagner and Clermont High graduate.
A short notice urges recipients to submit 68 outstanding TB seal letters before Christmas. The chairman desires all letters mailed promptly, noting today’s best buy and a Want Ad reference.
October hosted a Halloween costume party at the Legion hall with about 16 Auxiliary members and guests. November's meeting moved to Kathy Meier’s home. 17 members attended. They planned to deliver 46 cookie plates to community elders for Thanksgiving and make favors. December gathering at Gundersons with 22 members. plans included collecting Clermont coffee strips and Christmas caroling on December 19. After meetings, they prepared Christmas favors and sent care items to orphans.
Mrs. Clarence Peterson underwent surgery in a LaCrosse Wisconsin hospital last week. Clara Peterson stays at the Peterson home handling housework and caring for their young son. Mrs. Joe Baker had major surgery in LaCrosse last Tuesday and is recovering well. TacDepetih Banpita Ms Nor fia had surgery Friday in the torah Hospital.
Kathinka Anna Larson born June 2 1877 in Hurdalen Norway died November 30 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union at age 81. Married Hang J Larson June 7 1896. children Leif Carsten Esther George Ruth Howard. Family moved from Canada to Clermont then West Union area. Survived by six children twelve grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral December 3 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor Kronlokken.
The Town and Country Club met November 20 at Mrs Leon Hangon s home. The meeting opened with an American Creed roll call and a patriotic poem. Devotions were led by Mrs Aldora Anderson. An adopted daughter Bjorg Lablum sent a letter read by Mrs Jack Dibble. The president reported on Fayette attendance by her and Mrs Lyle Aanes. County convention set for March 24 at Randalia. Mrs Carmen Swenson reviewed Club Woman. Mrs John Bakewell introduced Mrs John Martin of Postville who spoke on her Capitol trip and showed a cancer film. Meeting closed with the club collect. Next meeting December 18 a joint session with Tre Ore and Clermont Study Clubs at 7 00 p m a picnic at the Catholic church.
A terse aphorism on changing self focus across life stages. It contrasts youth indifference, midlife desire for external approval, and old age disregard of others' opinions. The line emphasizes evolving attitudes with age.
Town Council calls a January 6 1959 special election for Clermont voters to approve a 25 year franchise for Scenic Ridge Telephone Company to occupy streets and public places for a town wide telephone and telegraph system. Ordinance 151 outlines conditions including police power and required publishing costs. mayor and town clerk signatures present. Also notes a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Dale Halverson and baptism sponsors in Decorah.
Lester Lease announces morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m on Highway 18 miles west of Clermont inviting all to attend.
Masses on Sunday at 8 00 and 10 00 a m and daily masses at the same times Confessions are heard from 8 00 to 9 00 p m each day and Sunday schedule repeats from the same times.
Lutheran Parish events list December activities led by Pastor John D Kronlokken at West and East churches. Includes choir rehearsals, Sunday services, Messiah performance at Luther College, Mission Society, Parish Brotherhood banquet, and Junior choir cantata with dates and host names.
Mrs Louie Olson entertained the Clermont bridge club Thursday with guests Mrs Fred Cline and Mrs H A Lubke. Mae Carlin held high score, M H Moore second high. Saturday visits included Mrs Franz Appelman and Mrs Olson in Oelwein. Sunday guests were Ricky and Renae Wold and Dawn at St Olaf with Mr and Mrs Don Wold.
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. John Shipton's home on November 18. Mrs Shipton led a program on legislation. Members planned attendance at the Fayette art festival and organized sending cookies and Christmas cards to county home patients.
The Priscilla Working Band met December 5 with hostesses Madams James Henderson Martin Anderson Lee Palmer Joe Nelson and Harold Bennett. Rev Kronlokken led devotions and a hymn. Art Amundson gave a reading Preparing the Way of the Lord and Carman Swenson offered Make Wide the Door and Bar the Gate. Pastor Kronlokken explained church symbols and new officers were installed. Christmas songs were sung by the society.
Families from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo shared meals and visits with neighbors and friends in multiple homes. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives, neighbors, and groups for support after bereavement and illness. notes thanks to clergy musicians and clubs for services, meals, and memorials.
A Q Nessett of Decorah passed away at Decorah Hospital Monday at 4 00 p m after being taken there forenoon He was a former pastor at the West and Eastmeat Lutheran churches Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the First Lutheran Church He is survived by his wife Blanche and three daughters Ruth of California Esther Mrs Alden Grinna of Frankville and Elsie Mrs Dean Kittleson of Colesburg
Mrs Dale Schroeder of Postville and LaVonne Reichert of West Union hosted a linen shower for Mary Ols on Sunday afternoon at the Schroeder home. Contests and games were played with prizes awarded to the bride to be.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson hosted a surprise picnic dinner Sunday for the birthday of Mrs. Bertina Hegland. Guests included the Eide and Schwarz families, the Dahl and Halverson families, the Sherman and Bergeson clans, Harris Hegland, the Zien and Butikofer families, and Scott, all from West Union and Cedar Rapids.
A birthday supper and party was held at the Otto Vasby home last Thursday evening to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Vasby, Arthur Nelson and Mrs. Charles Becker, all on the same day. Present were Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow, Henry Schweinerus, Theodore Loftsgard, Louis Amundson, Charles Becker and Julie, Richard Griebenow and Lana, Mrs. Herbert Martin and Vernon Meyer. On Wednesday morning neighbors arrived for a surprise birthday party at the Vasbey home.
The neighborhood birthday club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Gussie Miller’s home to celebrate the birth day anniversaries of Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Emma Olson.
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