East Clermont Church Thanks Echo For Notices
Cards of Thanks express gratitude to the Echo for cooperation in printing church notices. They remember Pastor Hilgemann this Christmas season for faithful interim service. East Clermont Church members also thank the Elgin Gift Committee for a $50 jackpot and the Elgin Businessmen for a $50 prize, signed by Mr and Mrs Lester Luchsinger and Mr and Mrs Orville Moore.
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East Clermont
The
Echo
Hilgemann
East
Elgin Gift Committee
Lester Luchsinger
Elgin
Orville Moore
Elgin Local News Highlights Neighborhood Visits and Parties
Local residents exchanged visits and shared meals across Elgin and nearby towns. Families from Hawkeye, West Union, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Iowa City, Kalona, Fayette, Lan sing, Zumbrota, Byron and others attended gatherings, birthday celebrations, and Thanksgiving events. The Elgin club met for readings, song, and a gift exchange, with plans for a future cookie share and a 60 gift exchange at the December 18 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Moritz
Reuben Howard
Harold Pfister
Alton ‘Pope
Hawkeye
Edward
Carlton Krueger
Metta Krueger
Giles Martin
Francis Riley
Waukon
Nellie Hanson
Loras Heck
Chicago
Robert Cline
Decorah
Tracey Anderson
Kalona
David Capper
Iowa City
Norris Capper
Lloyd Capper
Lansing
John Hofer
Fayette
Ben Hofer, Jr
Marion
Sam Hofer
Clermont
Ruel Streeter
Fjelstuls
Stad
Alice
Casper Fjelstul
En Espeseths
Byron
Minn
Fjelstul
C. T. Fjelstul
Farmersburg Mc
Walter Falk
Allen Habeger
C. C. Christ
Waterloo
Genevieve Dunkle
Elgin
Sunnydale Club Held Meeting
The Sunnydale Club met on November 27 at the home of Mrs Helen Blockhus. The meeting opened with devotions led by the hostess reading II Corinthians 8 1 7. Mrs Blockhus also read an article I Know Something Good About You. Roll call was answered with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hanson
Olga Blockhus
Kenneth Mark
Clu
Harold Opland
Ella Blockhus
Inich
Sunnydale Club
Helen Blockhus
Elgin Library Announces Holiday Closures and New Hours
The Elgin Public Library will close on December 25 and January 1. Starting January 4, hours are Tuesday 1 to 4 PM, Wednesday 7 to 9 PM, Saturday 2 to 4 PM, with Saturday evenings closed until the town drawing time shifts to evening next spring.
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Elgin
Les Lembkes Host to 500 Card Club
Mr and Mrs Les Lembke entertained the 500 card club on Saturday evening December 7. Guests included Mr and Mrs Keith Johnson. Prizes went to ladies high Mrs Keith Johnson, ladies sow Mrs Eugen Lehman, men's high Donald Sutter, men's sow Eugene Lehman, and traveling to Mrs Ronald Loftsgard.
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Les Lembke
500 Card Club
Keith Johnson
Keith John
Son
Eugen Lehman
Donald Sutter
Eugene Lehman
Ronald Loftsgard
WSCS Christmas Party Details and Hosts
WSCS plans a Christmas party on Thursday evening December 19 at 8 o clock. A $0 gift exchange is planned and members are asked to bring a dozen cookies or fruit for shut ins. Hostesses include Mrs Guernsey Smith and others, with program coordinators listed as Mrs Reuben Howard and Delmer Kingery leading activities.
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WSCS
Sunshine Committee
Shutins
Mdms
Guernsey Smith
Leo Schori
G. J. Mosby
Elmer Frieden
Tillie Feller
John McMillan
Reuben Howard
Delmer Kingery
Robert Hanson
Gladys Hanson
Methodist Men Meet Discuss Church Remodeling
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening in church parlors with 12 members and three guests. Rev Collins led the lesson aided by a film strip "The Gospel" as President Kingery asked to read the previous minutes. The remodeling of the church was discussed. Refreshments followed.
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Harry Cline Jr
Collins
Kingery
F B Homemakers Christmas Meeting Set in Pleasant Valley
The Farm Bureau Homemakers of Pleasant Valley plan a Christmas meeting December 13 at Kenneth Blockhus’s home. Members will bring a Christmas item, participate in a roll call, and share readings.
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Farm ‘Bureau ‘Homemakers
Pleasant Valley
Kenneth Blockhus
Mrs Tom Gorgas Wins Waterloos Dress Doll Prize
Mrs Tom Gorgas of Waterloo wins the grand prize in a dress your doll contest sponsored by a Waterloo Savings Bank. Her Heidi doll was chosen from many entries as the top dressed doll. Gorgas receives 25 dollars and the dolls will be given to aid 200 little girls for a Merry Christmas.
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Tom Gorgas
Frieda Frieburghaus
Waterloo
Waterloo Savings Bank
Heidi
Gorgas
Friendship Club Meeting Honors Grace Evans Birthday
The Friendship Birthday Club met Monday afternoon at the Arthur Lantz home to celebrate Mrs Grace Evans birthday. Guests included Mrs Thomas Howard Mrs Bertha Lehman Mrs Ed Boleyn Mrs Ida Cummings Clara Muehlethaler and Mrs George Vaughn. Mrs Metta Krueger sent a gift but could not attend. Mrs Karl Lembke was a guest.
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Friendship Birthday Club
Arthur Lantz
Grace Evans
Thomas Howard
Bertha Lehman
Ed Boleyn
Ida Cummings
Clara Muehlethaler
George Vaughn
Metta Krueger
Karl Lembke
Center Street Birthday Club Meeting Notes
The Center Street Birthday Club met at the home of Bes Anne Dennilér on Friday. Guests included Morris, Elmer Butt kofer, John Grimm, Walter Kohla, Sadie Pet, Walter Lehman, Bess Stohr, C. O. Tor kelgen, Bulle Boie and others amid a gathering of local residents.
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Center ‘Street
Bes
Anne Dennilér
Morris
Elmer Buttkofer
John Grimm
Walter Kohla
Sadie Pet Walter Lehman
Bess ‘Stohr
C. 0. Torkelgen
Bulle
Boie
Emi Bke Ee Eee
Meyer Couple Welcome Daughter Kristie Dennette
Mr and Mrs Dennis Meyer announce the birth of daughter Kristie Dennette at Palmer Me Hospital West Union. Mrs Meyer is formerly Pam Clothier. Grandparents honored are Mrs Mary Clothier and Mr and Mrs Melbert Meyer with great grandmother Mrs Anne Dennler noted.
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Dennis Meyer
Kristie Dennette
Tbs
Palmer’ Me Hospital
West, ‘Union
Meyer
Pam Clothier
Mary Clothier
Melbert Meyer
Anne Dennler
Turkey Winners at Clermont and Nearby
Turkey winners announced Saturday December 7 included Geraldine Williams of Clermont and rivals Mrs Oliver Torkelson Mrs Ed Boleyn Lowell Houg Lyie Butikofer and Mrs Alice Winkler, marking local harvest celebration results.
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Turkey
Geraldine Williams
Clermont
Oliver Torkelson
Ed Boleyn
Lowell Houg
Lyie Butikofer
Alice Winkler
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Douglas Arras
Gehring Hardware
West Elgin
Donna Matthiesen
Wadena
Mervin Hunsberger
Singer Electric Sewing Machine
Prior Ave
St. Paul
Minnesota
P. B
Poland
Ben Hulbert
Gene Wen- Ber
Crowe’s
Marshall
Robert Helms Farm
Homelite
Klinger Tractor
Plum St
West Union
Townlite
Elliott Olson
Clermont Hardware
Crown’s
Elgin Beauty Shop
Tillotsons
Larson Radio & T.V. Sales & Service
Dial 5051
Elgin, Towa
Harris Kjosa
de Curtiss. Inc. Até
Leonard Heins
Iowa
Bonanza Clermont Airport
Clarence Kittelson
Clermont, Jows
Library
Les Lembkes
F. B. Homemakers
Dee
Friendship Club Meeting
Center Street Birthday Club
Harry L. Johnson
Frieden’s
Iea Market
Brazil
Farmall
Massey
Paulson
Gehl
Bob Falb
American Legion
Elgin Co-operative Co
Beith Kohler
Elgin, Iowa
Farmer
Cole Rendering Service
Jake Lehman
Gene Thornton
Wadena Locker
Cole
G. W. Alderson
Moore’s Gift Sale
Moore's
Moore’s
Ea. Aluminum
Raster
Aha
Beauty & Safety
Eigin, Towa
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