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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1965

Page

3

East Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet

The East Clermont Junior Lutherans met Thursday evening Jan. 21 at the church. The meeting opened with singing My Jesus I Love Thee followed by devotions by Elizabeth Bilden. Elizabeth Biden read the treasurer’s report. A film was shown by Mrs. Ames Olson. The offertory prayer was by Rense Reierson. Primary group with 10 members and 4 guests was directed by Mrs. Oliver Larson studying the church year. Intermediate group with 14 members and one guest directed by Mrs. Loren Olson studied higher education and church schools. Senior group with 16 members directed by Mrs. Aneth Blockhus. Lunch was served by the Norman Amundson and Norris Hejer son families.

East Clermont Jesus Elizabeth Bilden Elizabeth Biden Ames Olson Rense Reierson Oliver Larson Loren Olson Aneth Blockhus Norman Amundson Norris Hejerson

Grain Dealers Convention Reports Patronage Dividends

Lyle Gundersen of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Warren Sauer breil of Arlington attended the 6st annual convention of Farmers Grain Dealers Assn of Iowa in Des Moines from January 25 to 27. The three day meeting drew about 2,000 delegates who heard reports from FGDA President Milford M Beeghly and executive Sec Don E Edison. Edison noted that $294,383 has been returned as Patronage dividends to FGDAs 360 member companies in Iowa.

Lyle Gundersen Clermont Warren Sauerbreil Arlington Farmers Grain Dealers Aasn Iowa Des Moines FGDA Milford M. Beeghly Pierson Sec Don E. Edison Edison

Sacred Heart Circle Meeting at McNeil Home

The Sacred Heart Circle met at the home of Mrs. Jack McNeil with 10 members present. New officers elected were Mrs. Francis Wolf, president, and Mrs. Hugo Bodens teiner, treasurer. The yearly financial report was even. Members discussed a bake sale in February and rolled bandages during the meeting. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Albert Matt's home.

Sacred Heart Circle Mets Jack McNeil Francis Wolf Hugo Bodensteiner Pec Albert Matt

Sheehan Olson Legion Post Met January 12

American Legion Post No. 375 met Tuesday evening at the Legion hall with 10 members present. Amundson opened the meeting. minutes were read and approved. Work on the Scouts Charter, sponsored by the Legion, will be completed by month’s end. Follett offered the prayer, lunch was served by Howard Johnson, and the session adjourned.

Sheehan - Olson Legion Post No Legion Hall Amundson Scouts Legion Erils Henry

Clermont Methodist Church Service and Potluck Notice

Clermont Methodist Church posts 8:45 am service with Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Youth Managership class meets at the church in Digan from 1940s at Missions at Elgin. Potluck supper begins at 6 30 pm.

Clermont Methodist Church Lee Roy Collins Digan Missions At Elgin

Death of Earl Simpson in Waverly

Earl L. Simpson 57 longtime Northwestern Bell manager and Waverly Chamber of Commerce executive secretary died at home in Waverly. Born June 26 1907 in Meadville Pennsylvania he worked in Chicago and Mt Vernon before moving to Waverly. Survived by wife three sons and several siblings. funeral at First Methodist Church Waverly with later committal at Mt Vernon cemetery.

Earl L. Simpson Mgr Waverly Devorah West Union Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Waterloo Mt. Vernon Iowa Coggon Center Point Allison Clarksville Sec Rapids John, McNeilis Evanston Norman Current Clinton Scott R Clark C Ope Earl L., Jr Caroline Sue Simpson First Methodist Church

Obituary of Harry Barton White

Harry Barton White born July 31 1801 in Clermont Iowa was son of Frank Ky and Mary Frisbie White. He left Clermont early, moved to Chicago Illinois, worked as a wartime engineer and later in construction in Detroit Michigan. He served in World War I and married Vivian K Hiersteiner of Chicago on July 24 1920.

Tharry Barton White Frank Ky Mary Frisbie White Clermont Iowa Chicago Whitt France Marrage Vivian K. Hiersteiner

Deaths and Local Notices From West Union Area

After his wife died in 1958 he moved to West Union and bought a house. He died January 22 1965 at Palmer Memorial Hospital at 12 52 pm aged 73. Survived by sisters Ruth Brorby Clermont and Laura Brorby Weerwane on Holly Mich and two step grandchildren Kitty and Michael Murphy of Holly. Also listed are nieces and nephews and other relatives. funeral set January 25 at Burnham Wood Funeral Home with Rev Ukena officiating. Buried at Gods Acres Clermont beside his wife. Card of thanks from Ruth Brorby. Local items describe visits and social events around Postville and surrounding communities including gatherings, dinners, visits, and greetings among residents and families in the area.

White Palmer Memorial Hospital Ruth Brorby Clermont Laura Eer Wane John G. Murphy Kitty Michael Murphy Holly, Mich Burnhame Wood West Union Rev Ukena God's Acres

Ill and Hospitalized Residents In Area Hospitals

Ill Mrs John Stankovic was admitted as a medical patient at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Saturday. Dick Steffans admitted to Postville Community Hospital Saturday morning as medical patient. Mrs Louise Miller was a medical patient at Postville Community Hospital a few days last week and returned home Saturday morning.

Leo Griebenow Roland Dundee Randy John Metzger Carol Lucian Ae Nate Wa Mire A Erickson Postville Community Hospital Erickson Jateet Retro Toome Council Bluffs Dean Mutts Charles Thorson Lyle Olson Bay Jees Bchy Tene Fing Robles Majin Patty Mitts John Stankovic Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Dick Steffans Louise Miller

St Ann Circle Meeting at Bettpanits Home

St Ann's Circle of the Altar and Rosary Society met at Mrs. Robert Bettpanits's home on Wednesday evening January 27 with ten members present. Mrs Burkard Riegel reported on the rectory project and a group discussion on the Revised Liturgy followed. Members were asked to bring Scope copies to the next meeting, and lessons will be studied. Lunch was served, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. George V. Larson's home.

St. Ann's Circle of the Altar and Rosary Society Robert Bettpanits Rosary Society Burkard Riegel George V. Larson

Drawing Lottery Stakes and Payouts Detailed

The notice lists numbered drawing entries with names and bids. No. 1 slated for 80 dollars, while No. 2, 8, and 4 each stand at 10 dollars. Other names such as Anna Wolf Oscar Lien and Clarence Brainard appear as not present in the draw.

Anna Wolf Oscar Lien Clarence Brainard Mrs Th Sorneeng

Supervisors Continued Posting Names and Roles

List of supervising officials and clerks appears, including Judgea Co A Cummings Henry Reinking Leonard Larher Receiving Board Clerk Fy Dw Margery Wenger and others. Names Margery Wenger Maude Schaer Virgil Miles Medberry along with Behnke and Miles appear in a partial roster from Pleasant Valley Sownalley area.

Judgea— Co A. Cummings Henry Reinking Leonard Larher Pleasant Valley Sownalley Margery Wenger “Young John Behnke Chm P. Medberry Virgil Miles Clarks Maude Schaer

Wedding Planning Styles and Invitation Options Displayed

A local ad highlights over 60 wedding invitation styles in flat or raised lettering with a large napkin selection and other coordinating items for planning ceremonies.

Local Minutes Show October 16 1964 Board Actions

County boards reviewed and approved six claims filed by the Soldiers Relief Commission. Minutes read and approved. meeting adjourned Friday, October 16, 1964, with Floyd Giley as chairman and Hazel Gehring as county auditor.

Clerka Lloyd Robinson Kenneth Wendland

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Clermont Lutherans McNeil M. F. Schlein N. Lawlor Postville A. H. Sterling Optometrist Postville, In L. R. Tappan Elkader Towa Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Pontville Phone Paul N. Moser Curtis D. Nuehring Farmersburg R. T. Martin E. R. Withell Chiropractor State Bank Phang Fitadar American Legion Earl Simpson Harry Barton White Tsa Borg FOLLY Farmer Westanion Laura Harry B. White Duane EF. Kamp Cindy Oscoda Michigan Harvey Meyer Duane W Kamphormes Elliott Olson Kevin Brenda Charles Deering Lori Stacy LaVerne Swenson Ricky Marti Fred Brandt Galen Mack Michael Mia Floyd Bergeson John Barnhouse Merle Alderson Karen Linda John Gass Kathy David Eugene Butikofer Moore's Don Cowell Floyd Bereson Johnass Flossie Gass Roy ‘Torson Sunda Doyle Michael Drew Rand Eugene Ellis Bulikoter William Wedoests Treng Michael Olson Mel Loftagard Davenport Lyle Gunderson Visa Harry Gunderson Monona Harry Guntersoh Carl Torkelson Louie Reierson Enoch Mark Martin Amundson Ray Reierson Sophia Vasby Amy Hovland Sheila Hélgerson Arthur Schott Norris Reiérson Ricky Gral Rense Wes i Pina Phen Loftagard Soterngona Pantor Er Peterson Crestwood High School Cresco Gordon Hoopmiar Io‘wa University Harry Helgerson Rose Olson Helen Blockhus Harry Amundson Cliff J. Olson Irene Olgan Mie Lucian Appsman Glen Nygaard Ena Asia Red Cline St. Ann’s Schupanitz Carlson Elgin Echo Trousseau The Marie Kohis Rues Facob Lehmanoseph Bs Soweane Harlan Gentorte Chin Er Ra Marining Faye Edna M. Jones Alola Strawn Esiee Derflinger el Arthur Talcott Cumberland Scott Townehif Chin James Joe Holthaus James Chester Reeves Gwen Dorr Stark Hoth Finch Rant Lee Hecker Sea Fe Averte J. Sitka Mildred Krapfi Smithfield Township Receiving Board Maynard Ponetes Gopald Henton Harrison Beverly Waenthe Irene Carey Carroll Turner Paul Laroy Henninges Harry Conner Donne Reed Union Township Beard G. D. Grimea Uenne Carl Pi Palmar George Frieden Pearl Miller Couating Board Mildred Dummermuth Ruth Alcorn Jug Harry Grimes Jr Chim Irene Frieden Zita Meskel Westfield Township Recell Board Carl Stannard Karl, Kelly A Herbert Brown, Chm Clyde McFarlane Clarence Lau Mildred Steinbronn Verda Miller Frank Downingrthur Helmer Layton Bonjour West Union First Ward Arlene McCauley Johanna Robertson Tudges Geverly Crewe Agnes Biloatetyam Hte Gee Cle Novia Primpa Mra Leo E Jeeking Ilies Fohn M. Tate _Hibtents McCauley Agnes Hide Ier Ae Fingon Juanes Hannon Eastern Breeders Service Call Bowland ‘Hackmann Mueklethaler Funeral Blin, Towa Leo Leona U. Save Slermont Florida Dubuque Debbie
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