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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1960
Page
9
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Albert Besant and Si Shill will be celebrated on February 21 starting at 2:00 PM with a program at 2:30 PM. All friends and relatives are invited.
The note records Saturday events with guests including Eugene Butikofer of Cedar Rapids Richard Osterhus Harlan Schultz Doyle Baker Merle Alderson and Lyle Olson. Prizes of 800 dollars were awarded by Mrs Dean Mitts and Merle Alderson for high scores while Eugene Butikofer and Dean Mitts received low scores.
Kenneth D Blockhus of Elgin drew the $200 ticket but was absent. Martha Jacobin secured the $40 prize as the second name drawn. Next week the drawings will offer $200 and $40 prizes.
Gunderson of Postytte reported Monday events as Cainnderson flew to Dubuque for what was described as the day’s busiest period. Later that day Mr and Mrs Guy Probert and Leland traveled to au Chien then boarded a train to Minneapolis. They plan to visit the Vogel family. Mr Kittleson and Leland Probert returned to Clermont Friday.
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday February 9 at Une Kamp's home with fifteen members sharing home improvement notes after the opening of America. A letter from Mrs Bovis about the Fayette February 16 Foreign Food lesson was read. Roy Swenson and William Burrow led readings of poems and articles. The thought of the day came from Mrs Jack Dibble. Members sang for Mrs Kamp and Mrs Hovland with birthday wishes and contests for prizes among several members.
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening February 9 at the home of Mrs Fred Cline with Mrs I C Jerdee and Andine Washby assisting The meeting opened with a prayer and roll call The minutes were read and approved Thank you notes were read from Hospitals for cookies shipped to Clarinda in December and to Independence in January The unit may send a girl to Girls State this year and voted to do so The rehabilitation committee remembered two hospitalized members with cards and hankies and sent a card to Clarence Kittleson The junior handwork reported 200 Snowman favors sent to Annie Wittenmeyer Home and 350 Valentines sent to Children's hospitals at Independence Glenwood Davenport and Woodward The juniors have cooperated 100 percent with handwork projects Bills were presented and allowed The next meeting area Will J Nelson and Mrs Lorrinne Crowe Asidine Vasbey led an article on Lincoln and Washington Lunch was served Lunch hosts noted notice will appear in Clermont Enterprise monthly and meeting cards are discontinued
Mrs Frank Nims Sr was released from Palmer Memorial hospital after a week as a medical patient. Visitors in Clermont include Mrs Ivan Torkelson and Lynnette and Bruce of Elgin. Card of thanks thanks Clermont Businessmen for a $40 Jack Pot win on Saturday. Oliver Hansen hosted a Feb 11 dinner for Christie Thomas 10th birthday with Burton Appelman Mrs Louise Miller Ruth Gibson and Jeff Thomas. Burton Appelman was Christie Thomas’s overnight guest Thursday night. Barbera Theis and Dorothy and Bengals Rapids relatives mentioned.
Clermont merchants launch annual Dollar Days starting Wednesday February 24 offering bargains and prizes. The Clermont Co operative gives away silver dollars with purchases and hosts complimentary coffee milk and donuts. Other Clermont stores advertise their own promos in this week’s issue.
Notice to all interested in the Fayette County Iowa estate that Emily Amundson was named Executrix by the District Court on February ugh day 1900. Creditors must file claims with legal authentication for court allowance. Attorney Joseph B. Steele, Postville Iowa, acts for the estate.
Alfred Vikdal sustained a fractured rib a small leg fracture and bruises after being chased by a young bull. He escaped when the animal threw him over a fence.
Richard William Gansen, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Gansen of Zwingle, was born recently in Dubuque weighing 13 pounds 6.5 ounces. He is the Gansen family's sixth child.
The East Clermont Mothers Club met Jan. 12 at Norman Lehan’s home with sixteen members. Devotions on Our Thoughts led by Mrs. John Meyer. They voted to give $10 to the junior choir gown fund. A thank you note from Calmar Sunset Home was read.
Colesburg barber Bert Elledge turns 50 years in the business. He recalls the lowest price he can remember charging was 10 cents for either a hair cut or a shave.
St Peter's Church announces Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 with confessions on Saturday evening at 3:00 and 9:00. Fr Joseph A Gullivan serves as pastor.
A regular meeting of the Shee han Olson Post was held Monday evening February 8. Door prize winner Dr I C Jerdee was absent so prize rises to 17.50 for the March meeting. Gil Cooper of Farm Bureau spoke on reapportionment plans for electing the State Legislature. James Anderson showed movies and Howard Johnson served an oyster stew lunch.
Ted Loftsgard was taken to Postville hospital Sunday for care and hospitalization. Mrs. Guy William has been a patient at West Union hospital since last week. Harlo Meyer was discharged from Postville hospital Sunday after foot treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Krueger drove to Rochester Wednesday where Mrs. Krueger entered St. Mary’s Hospital for major surgery Saturday morning. Mr. Krueger stayed with her. her address is Room 1162 St. Mary’s Hospital.
Clermont calendar items note P T A meeting on Wednesday February 7 and a men’s club event on Thursday February 18. Other February items include Clermont Co op activities and Silver Dollar Day activities with days beginning and continuing through the month.
Clermont Methodist Church announces worship at 8 45 a m on Sunday February 21. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at St Pauls Elgin at 7 20 p m. Pastor Donald T Caspers leads services and youth group activities.
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces schedule including parish banquets and special speakers Dr George Knudson on science for fun and science in the Bible Missionary Millicent Haugebak visit March 16 at 8 00 p m Choir at West Church listeners note WCAL radio 770 AM Hanson report from Mexico City by tape Youth week retreat at Lutherhable Camp Leaguers and Pastor depart Friday for Young People retreat Sunday services at West East and Sunday School times Open house and couples wedding reception at West Clermont Church East Luther League event 7 30 p m
Gospel Message Church announces morning worship at 10:45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8:00 p m Pastor Lester Lease extends a welcome to all attendees to both services.
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