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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1968

Page

7

Kingery Olson Vows In Elgin Church Ceremony

Minnie Kingery and Leslie Lee Olson married at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin with Rev Lee Roy Collins officiating. The double ring service featured yellow roses and organ music by Laurence Kaedison and Mr Russell Auell Elgin. The bride wore peau de soie satin with lace and cathedral train. Mrs Goodell led the Lord's Prayer at the altar as families presented the couple to the aisle.

Laurence Kaedison Proomniaimusig Russell Auell Elgin Lords Prayer Mr. Goodell Coupe Roel Sun Cathedral

Death of Mrs Florence Clark Ward in Rockford

Death notice for Mrs Florence (Miller) Clark aged 64 of Rockford and formerly of Clermont arrives January 30. Survived by two sons Harry and Robert, four sisters A B Jacob Elgin C A Johnson Abington PA Hulda Bauman Grand Junction CO and Lester Ralston Pasadena, four brothers Wiley Pittsburg Otto Ben and Joe. Funeral Feb 2 with attendees Grese Simek Marshall Helms Dale DeSart and Robert Helms. Clarence Kittel to Rockford with Joan Schaer Archie Schroeder and Leon Jacob.

Florence Clark Ward Florence (Miller) Clark Rockford Clermont Harry Kentucky Robert A. B. Jacob Elgin C. A. Johnson Abington Hulda Bauman Grand Junction Colo Lester Ralston Pasadena Wiley Pittsburg

Farmers Grain Dealers meet at Des Moines convention

Lyle Gunderson and Mrs Henderson of Clermont attended the sixth annual Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Town convention in Des Moines January 29 30. About 2000 rural Iowans registered as FGDA General Manager Charles W Han reported the association bought nearly 60 million bushels of Iowa grain last year an increase of over four million from the prior year. Directors were urged to market through cooperatives to gain better prices.

Lyle Gunderson Irs James A. Henderson Clermont Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Town Des Moines Clermont Cooperative FGDA Iowa Charles W. Hanon

Legion Post Cancelled Meeting For Basketball Show

The Sheehan Ols on Post cancels its regular meeting on Monday evening February 12 to attend the Texas Cow Girls basketball game and show at Valley High School Gym. Tickets are sold in Elgin and Clermont with proceeds aiding Legion programs for communities, state, and nation.

Legion Sheehan - Olson Post Texas Cow Valley High School The Post Texas Cow Girls Elgin Clermont

East Clermont Lutheran Women Meet February 1968

East Clermont Lutheran Church Women met February 1 1968 with hostesses Mrs Richard Neumann Mrs Roger Amundson Mrs Wm Bacon and Mrs Bernard Hanson. Devotions by Pastor Johnson Bible Study Psalm 46 by Mrs Donald Lamborn film shown offering meditation by Mrs Harold Doering and notes on upcoming Decorah Conference Board meeting February 12 at Hauge Lutheran Decorah guest speaker Mrs Sherman Haslitt and sewing day February 15 at Mrs Amundson's. Birthday offerings from listed members.

East Clermont Sherman Haslitt Roger Amundson

Farm Bureau Home Makers Meet at Appelman Home

The Farm Bureau Home Makers plan a regular meeting at the home of Mrs Franz Appelman on Friday afternoon February 9.

Farm Bureau Franz Appelman

St Peters Catholic Church Mass Times and Confessions

St Peters Catholic Church announces mass times Sundays eight and ten am Holy days seven fifteen am and pm Weekdays seven fifteen am Confessions four pm and eight pm Saturdays CCD classes high school seven pm Wednesdays

Clermont Lutheran Parish Events Schedule

Clermont and West Clermont church notices list February activities. Circle and confirmation sessions run February 8 through 14, with Sunday School and Worship at 10:00 and 11:00 in Clermont, choir practice and Luther League in West Clermont, plus multiple confirmation dates for 7th through 9th graders.

Clermont Lutheran Parish East Clermont Thurs Norris Reierson Roger Amundson Bethel West Clermont Thurs Luther League Mon Web

B P Women Meeting Held Monday

The Business and Professional Women held their regular meeting Monday evening February 29 with a Smorgasbord at Riverside Cafe for 20 members. The business session at Mrs Wayne Shipton's home had co hosts Mrs Lloyd Meier and Mrs Gerald Guicher. Twenty one members answered roll call and cheer reports noted cards and gifts to several members.

Riverside Cafe Wayne Shipton Lloyd Meier Gerald Guicher Andine Vasbey Lorranne Crowe Wayne Flack Elmer Olson Matilda Triem Levi Molokken Clifton Pringle Lea Orth, Low

Farewell Dinner for Francis Joseph Before Pensacola Deployment

A Sunday farewell dinner at the Cliff Olson home honored Francis Joseph who departs Wednesday for Pensacola Florida for an indefinite assignment. Attendees included the Leonard Roberts family George Falk Loralee Wenger Elgin the Robert Wettleson family Debbie Schultz and Frank Severn Postville the Henry Hemeseth family Monona Galen Mack Lyle Olson families and Mrs Trene Olson Clermont. Frankie’s new address will be published later when permanently located.

Cliff Olson Francis Joseph Pensacola Fla Leonard Roberts George Falk Loralee Wenger Elgin Robert Wettleson Debbie Schultz Frank Severn Postville Henry Hemeseth Monona Galen Mack Lyle Olson Trene Olson Clermont Frankie

Car crash near Nims Riverside garage damages pole

Daryl Helgerson of Postville escaped serious injury when he lost control on highway 18 Sunday around 6:30. His car sheared a utility pole causing a power outage. some power was restored by early Sunday, full restoration by noon. He was taken to Postville Hospital and treated and released. The car was a total loss.

Daryl Helgerson Postville Highway 18 Nims Riverside Glen Nims Helgerson Postville Hospital

Girl Scouts Meet at Legion Hall Hosts and Flags

Girl Scouts met Monday evening February 5 after school at the Legion hall with twenty one members present. Lori Meier was hostess as dancers practiced steps and sang a song titled My Farm in preparation for the Trivoli. The group recently received an American Flag from the Sheehan-Olson Legion post. Scribe Romona Benson.

Legion Hall Sheehan-Olson Legion Post Lori Meier Romona Benson

Births at Postville and Marion add two new boys

A son named Brett Leon was born Feb 1 at Postville Community Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Szabo, weighing 9 lbs 4 oz, with Harold Trem and the Szabo family listed as relatives. Kyle Allen Tatro arrived Jan 27 at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids, weighing 8 lbs 9% oz, joining brother Kevin.

Leon Szabo Postville Postville Community Hospital Brett Leon Harold Trem Laura Szabo Steve Szabo Castalia Matilda Triem Clermont Ronald Tatro Marion Kyle Allen St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Kevin Michael Herman Ihns Lost Nation Clarence Tatro Tatro

Mrs Gunderson Admitted At Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse

Mrs Harry Gunderson has been a medical patient at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse Wisconsin since Friday February 2. Room number 334.

Lutheran Hospital Harry Gunderson LaCrosse Wisc

Legion Meeting Notice at Legion Hall this Thursday

Legion announces a meeting this Thursday at 8 pm in the Legion hall. Members are urged to attend for upcoming events and community plans.

Legion Legion Hall

Birthday Club Social At Mrs Hovland Home

Mrs Amy Hovland hosted the Birthday Club gathering on Friday February 2. Attending were Enoch Mark Clara Myrtle Peterson Irene Olson Lila Olson Rose Olsen Martin Amundsen Harry Helgerson Agnes and Louise Bilden.

Amy Hovland Birthday Club Enoch Mark Clara Myrtle Peterson Irene Olson Lila Olson Rose Olsen Martin Amundsen Harry Helgerson Agnes Louise Bilden

East Clermont Jr Lutherans Meet at Church Parlor

East Clermont Junior Lutherans met Thursday February 1 at the church parlors. Devotions were given by Julee Agoundson, followed by singing. Mrs Donald Lamborn led a lesson. Roll call featured Art Fair with a Bible story picture. Discussion on taking pictures of the Junior Lutherans for film, which was approved. A cheer card was sent to Valeria Thorson. Hosts were the Helmer Lyngans and Clarence Amundson families.

East Clermont Julee Agoundson Donald Lamborn Valeria Thorson Helmer Lyngans Clarence Amundson

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Kingery-Olson Mic and Sirs, Bosae Lee Olson Derry Larry Gardner Duane Cummings Gust Gilbertson Gerhard Halvorson Kenneth Blockhus William Bacon Oliver Larson Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Farmers Savings Bank West Union Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation St. Peter’s Catholic Church Entertains Birthday Club East Clermont Jr. Lutherans West Clermont Lutheran Church West Clermont Luther League Roger Engelhardt Roger Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
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