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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1965

Page

7

Funeral Services for Palmer Holl in January 28

Funeral services for Palmer Wes Hollince conducted Thursday January 28 by Rev Ward near Minneapolis at Glen Haven Memorial Jens. He was a World War II veteran. Survived by Mrs Carol Bergerson of Codes Rapids and Mrs Howard liphant of at iaetbondort.

Palmer Wes Hollince Rev. Ward Nerat Minneapolis Bilbal Am Glen Haven Jens Carol Bergerson Codes Rapids Howard Liphant Iaetbondort

Diane Frieden Honored at Showers

Diane Frieden was honored at two baby showers hosted by Jane Westcott and Ash Gordon. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives from New Albin and West Union, with gifts given and some guests unable to attend. The event featured well wishing to Frieden and a note of quilting activity among attendees.

Diane Frieden Kari Kiemp Genk Westcott Ashe And Mra Wayne’ Sawyer Robin Scott Oe New Albin Leo Wolfs Helen West Union Ted Isabelle Nelson Donna Duane Cindy Oscoda Chigan

Township Christmas Seal Drive Report

Walter Follett reports Clermont Township Christmas Seals drive raised 66.26 with 82 letters sent and 26 non replies. Card costs were 3 with a remaining 62.79 sent to the county chair. Mrs Follett thanks all contributors and helpers in this drive.

Ers Walter Follett Cler‘ownship Sr Ae Alse Follett Mra Waller F Ollett Clermont ‘Twp. Chm

Swenson Home Party Announces Home Event Results

In a Swenson home party, attendees included Mr and Mrs. Clarence Ruck Dashel, Carol Swenson, and Ro Nelson. Prizes awarded: ladies high to Mrs Gass, ladies low to Mrs Taylor, men's high to Sylvan Taylor, men's low to Robert News on.

Hait Ne Seture Rene Ee Fee Bate Clarence ' Ruckdashel Carol Swenson Ro Nelson Mrs. Gass Mrs. Taylor Sylvan Taylor Robert Newson

Tax distribution inquiry for Clermont township meetings

Residents seek information on how taxes are proportioned among population segments and distributed from property income. Contact council member Jack McNeil of Clermont township for details. Meetings are scheduled during February.

Jack McNeil Clermont Township

Stamp Winners and Local Visiting News This Week

Local scene notes: Mr Lyle Gunder and Tson praised at U Save Store by Leo, with Richard Neumann and David among shoppers. Outer town callers include Joe and Virginie McNeil, Kathy and David, Cedar Rapids area visitors, and Mrs Jack Finnegan. Dinner guests for Easlers 36th anniversary: Flossie Gass and Roy Torgeson. Afternoon visitors: M H Moore. Sheila and Sharnell Helgerson visited grandmother Ruth Schott.

Richard Neumann David Outer Town Carlin Mia Joe McNeill Postville Virginie McNeil Cedar Rapids Jack Finnegan Kathy David Flossie Gass Roy Torgon

Obituary of Adolph Friedrichs Jr. in Williamsfield IL

Adolph Gerald Friedrichs Jr. of Williamsfield Illinois born January 14 1895 in Nordenham Germany to Adolph and Helen Koopmann Friedrichs came to the United States in 1904. He worked in utilities from 1914 beginning with North Eastern Utilities Co Clermont Iowa and later led Central Illinois Light Co as manager for 22 years retiring in 1960. He married on November 28 1920 and died January 28 at St Marys Hospital aged 70. Burial in Gods Acres Cemetery followed services at Clermont Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Roger Peter. He was survived by his wife Erma and other relatives.

Adolph Gerald Friedrichs Jr Williamsfield Illinois Adolph Helen Koopmann Friedrichs Nordenham Germany Friedrichs United States North Eastern Pare Utilities Co Clermont Iowa A. Oo Haryolai Lane Ou Erma St. Mary's Hospital Central Illinois Light Co Grace Lutheran Church Knoxville Williamsfield Lions Club Williamsfield Fire Protection District United States Air Force Defense Team Lutheran Church Roger Peterin God's Acres

Clermont Lutheran Church events and visitors in early February

EAST CLERMONT Eric Ross Mr divin Hadvoreon coe Givon M ison Program Mr Clarence eddy Feb 5 pm Church Council Note Thurs ro rs 7 30 pm Sr choir Fri Feb 5 3 55 p m Jr Confirmation Sat Feb 6 10 4 am Sr Confirmation Bun Feb 7 9 30 am Worship Service 10 30 p m Sunday school The men of the church are invited to attend the Bible Living Workshop Feb 15 at First Lutheran Decorah and the Dis inernstitute at Waverly Feb Mr and Mrs James Anderson Jerry and Nancy visited Sunday afternoon in the Lee Palmer home Nancy stayed and was an everight Buca Coffee gues ons Tuesday noon of Mrs Alan Seabrook were Mrs Arnold Guyer Mrs Roger Peterson Mrs Eugene Butikofer and Mrs Henry Follett Mr and Mrs Leon Hansen Eric Joel and Clint of Elgin visited Tuesday evening in the Alan Seabrook home Mr and Mrs Robert Cook Rolland Julie and Lori of Solon visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Alan Seabrooke Tim and Tim

East Clermont Eric Ross Divin Hadvoreon Coe Givon M. Ison Clarence Eddy Thurs First Lutheran Decorah Disnernstitute Waverly James Anderson Jerry Nancy Lee Palmer Everight Coffeg Alan Seabrook Arnold Guyer Roger Peterson Eugene Butikofer Henry Follett Leon Hansen Eric Joel Clint Elgin Alan Seabrooke Robert Cook Rolland Julie Lori of Solon Buriay Tim

Clermont Bank Holds Annual Meeting

The Farmers Savings Bank stockholders met on Tuesday February 2 with 274 shares present of 350.3 total. Lieve Meier cashier reported last year’s business while 5 directors reorganized and elected officers. Karl A Miller was re elected president J A Erickson and Chrystal M Hansen served as vice presidents L H Meier cashier Arnold B Guyer asst cashier Phyllis Skeen teller bookkeeper.

Farmers Savings Bank Lieve Meier Meening Karl A. Miller J. A. Erickson Chrystal M. Hansen L. H. Meier Arnold B. Guyer Phyllis Skeen

Junior Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Junior Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday February 10 at 4 p.m. at the Legion hall. Hostesses are Elaine Thorson and Laurie Follett.

The Legion Hall Elaine Thorson Laurie Follett

Feast of St Andrew Corsini at St Peter's Parish

St Peter's Parish schedule lists feast days and services for the week led by Rev. Thomas Currier. Morning sung liturgies, Holy hour, confessions, CCD classes, and rosary society meetings fill Thursday through Wednesday with observances for St Andrew Corsini St Agatha St Titus St John Matha Cyril of Alexandria Scholastica and other parish intentions.

Andrew Corsini J. J. Roach St. Peter’s Purgatorial Society Reed Mae Burke St. John Matha Faye Twehus St. Cyril of Alexand Brady Paulson St. Peter’s Rosary Society

Quilting Bee at Anderson Home

Several ladies gathered at Mrs. Bert Andersons home to piece a quilt last week. Helpers included Mrs. Amy Hovland Clara Peterson Mrs Ruth Larson Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Clarence Kittleson and Mrs James Anderson. The quilt top was placed with Mrs Anderson and given to.

Gilbert Anderson Amy Hovland Clara Peterson Ruth Larson Martin Anderson Clarence Kittleson James Anderson Anderson

Ladies' Aid Society Met at Jerdee Home

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. I. C. J’s home with 10 members present and three guests. The program titled Beginning a New Year and the Launching of a New Government in the U.S.A. for 1965 was led by Mrs. Delmer Kingery.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Gerald Gutcher Bess Blake Will J. Nelson Cheryl Shipton Warren Harrington U.S.A Delmer Kingery Clermont Bob Burn Léwwis Harville Ier Catholic ‘Church

Funeral attendees and new address noted in Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis

Mary Whitford of West Union visited with Lucian Appelmann and Vernon Telford family members in Cedar Rapids for the funeral of Harry B. White. Connie Bear begins at McConnel Airline School in Minneapolis with a new address at 5045 Aldrich Ave South. Linda Nelson visits Becky Palmer in the Lee Palmer home. Carl Meier and family dine with Lloyd Meier in Guttenberg. Moore’s final week of clearance sale announced.

Mary’ Whitford West Union Lucian Appelmann J. Jr Vernon Telford Rex Cedar Rapids

Joint Town & Country Legion Auxiliary Meeting Note

The American Legion and the Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375 will hold a joint meeting Monday evening February 8 at 7 30 at the Legion hall. The program includes Junior Auxiliary girls, a Legion film, and a talk by Sally Lopez who spent last summer in Argentina. Legion Commander Clarence Amundson and Auxiliary president Mrs Lee Palmer urge full attendance.

American Legion Sheehan - Olson Legion Hall Legionnaires Sally Lopez Miss Lopez Argentina Legion and Auxiliary Legion Clarence Amundson Lee Palmer

Riverside Club Met January 21 at Mrs Peterson Home

Riverside Club met on Wednesday afternoon January 21 at the home of Mrs Ernest Peterson. Eight members answered roll by telling their election results, with Mrs J. presiding and Mrs Marin Anderson, Sec. Keas. Two visitors, Mrs Richard Way and Mrs Maynard Lantz, were present. A light refreshment was served.

Riverside Club Ernest Peterson Ieee J. Pres Marin ‘Anderson Sec Keas Richard Way Maynerd Lantz

Flight carries Schlee and Adrian to Des Moines

Clarence Kittleson piloted a Sunday airport run carrying Mr. and Mrs. William Schlee of Postville and Jack Adrian of Elgin to Des Moines.

Clarence Kittleson William Schlee Postville Jack Adrian Elgin Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Palmer Holl Gerson Arthur Vern Frieden Elmer Petergon Donald Durse Johner Blanche. Hendren Cline Lillian Kimball Herb ‘Vagts Brancis Wolf Riley Grimes Arnold Gibbs Gary Clem Meyer Billy Pébe Maxine Westie Mel Mra Carl Klemp Jung Spee Township Christmas Ressart Swenson Lee Am Leo Mr. Lyle Gunder Tson Ranmans Savings Bank Mithbar Federal Deposit Insurance Ati Fenana Auicaaaaa Ese Adolph Friedrichs Jr Clermont Lutheran Churches Grinnell Mutual Safe Winter Driving League National Safety Council Clermont Bank St. Peter’s Parish Thomas Currier Adi Ladies’ Aid Society Jerdee Home Town & Country Club Legion Bakewell Ham Airport News Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Karl Miller Smanmell, Mutval Reiasurance Compal Geter Tev Felco Supreme Hays Clermont Coop CO
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