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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

Page

7

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Toasts

The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday February 1 with theme Mira. Mary Olson called in. treasurer reported 95.00 donated to the March of Dimes drive and a 2.00 memorial sent. Cards and gifts totaling 544.90 were received as donations for rehabilitation. Canteen hooks will be sent to the Clarinda Mental Health Institute. Blue ribbon earned for quota in 1958 and 1969. Junior poppy window led by Mrs Aldera Anderson. March meeting hosted by Mrs Lloyd Meier and Mrs Harold Bennett. Cookie committee listed. Junior Auxiliary district conference set for April 25 at Valley High under Mrs Leon Han.

Amerigen Legion Auxiliary Mira Mary Olsont March of Dimes Clarinda Cookie Lloyd Meier Chm Lorraine Crowe Walter Fritz Dean Loftsgard Ted Loftsgard Valley High Leon Han

Coffee party at Mrs Olson home entertains neighbors

Mrs Olson hosted a Wednesday afternoon coffee party for neighbor ladies. Guests included Mrs Helgerson Mrs Miller Mrs Starkey Andine Vasbey and Mr and Mrs J A Erickson. Callers also visited from West Union Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson and Mr and Mrs Henry Amundson.

Mary Olson Clara Helgerson Gussie Miller Ruth Starkey Andine Vasbey J. A. Erickson Elmer Nelson West Union Henry Amundson

Supper Guests Visit in Roy Swenson and Halerson Homes

Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and family and Grace Olson were supper guests Sunday evening in the Roy Swenson home. Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittelson of Decorah were visitors Sunday evening in the Mrs Clara Halgerson home.

Millard Nelson, Jr Grace Olson Roy Swenson Clifford Kittelson Decorah Clara Halgerson

Woodland Study Club Met on February Tenth

The Woodland Study Club gathered February 10 at Mrs. Clarence Larson’s home with thirteen members answering a roll call on their favorite TV programs. They read thank you letters from the Iowa Braille and Deaf Saving School in Vinton and mailed Christmas cookies. A dollar was donated to the heart fund. Mrs. Dibble read two poems about Lincoln, and Mrs. Nelson shared intimates from the meeting when the club was organized. Roy Swenson led the day’s theme. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne, William Burrow, Raymond Erhardt, and Vernon Anderson. Contests were led by Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Mrs. Arthur Nekon.

Woodland Study Club Hame Clarence Larson Iowa Braille and Steht Saving School Vinton Heart Fund MrviJeck Dibble Lincoln Millard Nelson Roy Swenson Lovig Vlna Duane Kamp Daryl Vernon Anderson Arthur Nekon Mdms Lawrence Walvatne William Burrow Raymond Erhardt

Birthday Dinner Honoring Christie Thoma

Mrs. Louise Miller entertained at a Wednesday birthday dinner honoring Christie Thoma. Attendees included his mother Mrs. Keith Thoma and Mike and Jeff, as well as Oliver Hansen.

Louise Miller Christie Thoma Keith Thoma Mike Jeff Oliver Hansen

Administrator's Notice in Fayette County Iowa

The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed Paul E McCoy as Administrator of Hulda Larson Deceased estate on January 20 1959. All debts should be paid to the administrator and claims presented duly authenticated for allowance. Dated January 21 1959. Co W Antes Attorney for Administrator First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.

District Court of Fayette’ County Iowa Hulda Larson Paul E. McCoy Co. W. Antes Firet National Bank West Union

Infant Michael Schott Hospitalized At Palmer Memorial

Two week old Michael Lynn Schott, son of Mr and Mrs Duane Schott, was taken to Palmer Memorial hospital Wednesday evening for medical care and released Sunday. Joe Malone was admitted to Postville hospital Tuesday February 10 and is receiving medical care. Sell it through a Want Ad.

Michael Lynn Schott Duane Schott Palmer Memorial Hospital Joe Malone Postville Hospital

Oakland Knox wedding held at St Agnes Church

Jon Oakland and Miss Knox were united in marriage on Saturday January 31 at St. Agnes Church in Decorah. The ceremony featured organist Mrs. Raymond Breitsprecher and singer Arlene Hanlon, with a reception for 135 at the church parlors and a wedding cake by Mrs. Emmett Drew. The couple will reside at 116% Winnebago Street in Decorah after a Missouri and Illinois honeymoon.

Jon Minn St. Agnes Church Elizabeth Kriener Beatrice Sabelka Miss Krieber Miss Sabelke Marvin Kenneth Breitsprecher Emmett Drew Walter Ronnefelt Henry ‘Schweinerus Jerry Lansing Ray Breitsprecher Claude Snell Sharon Baken Deanna Albertson Sara Breitsprecher Claudine Snell Arlene Hanlon Marjorie Snell Diana Breitsprecher Bonnie Flatland Shirley Flatland Ossian Clermont Cedar Rapids Cresco Canton Rochester Dodge Center Albert Lea Waterloo Mabel Iowa City Harmony Waukeh Waucoma Calmar Decorah Missouri Ilinois Win

Junior Auxiliary Activities A death and plans noted for future events

The Junior Auxiliary mourns the death of leader Mrs. Henry Follett from burns suffered February first. On February 10, the junior group, led by Mrs. Leon Hanton, staged a puppet show and a game based program. A $1.00 candy fund was noted. A March meeting is planned at the Paulsons home. District conference planning set for Clermont Valley High School on Saturday April 25. Further community notices mention local families and organizers.

Henry Follett Leon Hanton Washington Lincoln Lincoln, A the Older Girls Played the Game, “Play Your Hunch,” Pate Pris Mighth Annie Wittenrr Daven- 18 Bega Marilyn Roberta Paulson Alder Anderson Clermont Our Valley High School

Death of Former Clermont Resident Ida Stuvland

Miss Ida Stuvland died December 16 at Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis after a long illness from a stroke. Funeral and burial were in Northfield. She was a daughter of Axel Stuvand and his wife, longtime Clermont residents, who moved to Northfield in 1910 and later to Minneapolis. Her parents and brothers Adolph and Melvin preceded her in death, and a sister Adeline Straughn of Fairmont survives.

Ida Stuvland Deaconess Hospital Minneapolis Northfield Minn Stuvland Axel Staviand Clermont Adolph Melvin Adeline Straughn Fairmont

Valentine Party Spell Down at Rural Schools

Mrs Louis Olson of Dover No 6 and Mrs Frank Seileman of Dover No 5 hosted a Valentine party and old fashion spell down on Friday afternoon February 16. Shirley Mark of Dover No 6 won the spelling contest. Other games and lunch followed. This marks the third get-together for the two schools this year with more events planned.

Rural School Dover No. 6 Louis Olson Dover No. 5 Frank Seileman Shirley Mark

Annual Heart Fund Drive Sunday

Climax of the local Heart Fund drive is a residential canvass on Heart Sunday February 22. Canvassers will call on homes for donations. envelopes will be left addressed to county treasurer Eugene Robison for the Heart Fund. Seventy five percent of contributions support the Iowa Heart Association's research efforts. County chairmen include Mrs Rich ard Griebenow and Mrs Leo Woods in Clermont and the Arlington Fire Department in Arlington.

Heart Fund Heart Eugene Robison Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa Heart Association Iowa Richard Griebenow Leo Woods Arlington

Ames Couple Spends Weekend in Local Homes

Mr. and Mrs. John Garlisch of Ames stayed from Friday night through Sunday visiting the Louis Olson and Willet Miller homes, according to local observers.

John Garlisch Ames Louis Olson Willet Miller

Sacer RN EMP ae Confessions 8 00 to 0 cr

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Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events

The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D Kronickken lists a packed February schedule. Activities include West Mission Society pantry shower, junior choirs, ladies aid workshops, parish mid week service, and Sunday services across West and East churches. A Mission Sunday is planned for March 1 with Mr and Mrs Ralph Moeller and other families visiting.

West Mission Society Mission Cottage Decorah West Elgin Ladies Aid East Societies Bernard Hanson East West Church Westchurch

Lenten Service At St Pauls Elgin Sunday Feb 22

Lenten service at St Pauls Elgin scheduled for 7 30 p m Sunday February 22 with a service of worship at 8 45 a m and Union Sunday school at 10 00 a m on Sunday February 22 4 a m Holy Communion to be celebrated by Father John Hedger Pastor Donald T Caspers of the Methodist Church is listed in the notice

St. Paul's Elgin Union John Hedger

Administrator's Notice With the Will Annexed

The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appoints Paul H McCoy as administrator with the will annexed of Joseph L Larson Deceased. Creditors must file claims legally authenticated at the court. debtors to pay the estate. Dated January 28 1959. C W Antes Attorney First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.

March of Dimes Drive Clamps Final County Donation

Mrs Gordon Hoopman March of Dimes Drive chairman for Clermont land community reports that $344.00 was sent to County Treasurer Mr Richard Vagts. Special thanks to all helpers who made the goal possible.

Gordon Hoopman March of Dimes Drive Clermont Land Community Richard Vagts March of Dimes

Clermont Study Club meets for February gathering

The Clermont Study Club met on Tuesday February 3 at Mrs Lucian Appelman home with Mrs Loraine Crowe leading the program and reviewing the book Preview For Tomorrow The club also sent a box of sewing materials to Greete

Clermont Study Club Lucian Appelman Lortine Crowe

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Erican Woodland Study Illand Clermont, Iowa WAER Federal DE Sosit Oakland - Knox Don Cowell Doyle Flossie Gass John Gass Kathy Elmer Easler The Elgin Echo Gospel Message Church Lester Lease Ienetty Rea West Luther League Lutheran Welfare East Church Missionary Swenseids Our Parish Ralph Moeller Charles, Becker the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Rev Paul A. Clark Fayette County Joseph L. Larson Paul H. McCoy C. W. Antes First National Bank Best Buy FELCO Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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