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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1964

Page

7

Huebner Guyer Wedding Dec 29 details

The wedding of Huebner and Guyer is described with ornate details. The couple wore gold and white attire. Leslie Guyer and Ronald Guyer are mentioned as relatives. Kenneth Timmerman sang and a guestbook was presided over by Mrs. Wm. Anderson. The groom is a 1959 Valley High School and Gates College of Business graduate.

Gates Colless WaeRe Geeke Qhanesh Sigma Sitane Fa Vashier Ers Savings Bank

Stamp Winners At Leo And Leona's

Stamp winners for the week include Shelvy Nims Mrs Emma Anderson Mrs Walter German Jr Mrs Clara Christianson and Clarence Thorson Rev and Mrs Robert L Smith of Strawberry Point were guests Sunday evening Dec 29 in the home of Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery New Years day visitors in the John C Halverson home were Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson and Warren Harrington Debbie Olson of Elkader spent a week visiting in the John Metzger home.

Leo and Leona’s Shelvy Nims Emma Anderson Walter German, Jr Clara Christianson Clarence Thorson Robert L. Smith Strawberry Point Delmer Kingery John C. Halverson Ray Reierson Warren Harrington Debbie Olson Elkader John Metzger

Gilsons Buy Anderson Home In Clermont

Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson have purchased the Mrs Rosina Anderson home near Main Street and Larson Roofing Co in Clermont The two story brick house has four bedrooms and will transfer possession later this month

Wayne Gilson Rosina Anderson Clermont Main Street Larson Roofing Co Gilsons

Supper at Kohls Homie Scores Noted in Event

Mrs Leo Orth held high score and Mrs John Guns low score for women as Leland Probert and Sylvan Taylor led in a local supper event. Terrence ES ede eve and other names appear in fragmented notes from the page.

Terrence Leo Orth John Guns Leland Probert Sylvan Taylor Mer

St Peters Church Weekly Schedule

St Peter s Church under Pastor Rev Thomas Currier lists Mass times Thursday 7 15 am Friday 7 15 am Sunday Holy Family Feastday Masses 8 00 and 10 00 am Family Communion Sunday Monday Mass 7 15 am High School CD Group 7 00 pm

St.’Peter’s Church Thomas Currier Rosary Society Unday Holy Family

Change of Address for Mrs. W. J. McClurkin Davenport Iowa

Mrs. W. J. McClurkin files a change of address notice moving to 2013 N. Zenith Davenport Iowa. The notice confirms new residence details for mail routing and official records.

W. J. McClurkin N. Zenith Davenport Iowa

Drawing Winners and Guard Training News from Postville

Mrs Richard Fredericks of Postville drew the 80 dollar prize Saturday afternoon but was absent. Next week the drawing offers 120 dollars. Pvt Gary J Wolf, National Guard veteran, finished basic training at Fort Jackson and spent leave with his parents, now at Fort Polk for advanced infantry training. Mrs Eugene Butikofer hospitalized at Postville Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Melburn Moose of Monona visited the David Jacobia home on New Years Day.

Richard Fredericks Postville Gary J. Wolf National Guard Fort Jackson Carolina Francis Wolf Fort Polk Louisiana Eugene Butikofer Postville Community Hospital Melburn Moose Monona New Years Pay David Jacobia

Two Car Crash In Clermont Injures Five

A Monday morning collision at a Clermont side street intersection involved two cars driven by Francis Woods age 30 and John Metzger age 42. Injured were David Woods, Francis’s son, who had a bump on the head, and Metzger. Police noted damage to vehicles and investigated possible injuries.

Francis Woods John Metzger Clermont David Woods Metzger David Orion

Past Clermont ALCW Meeting At Church Hosts

The Clermont ALCW gathering at the church included hostesses and greetings to members. Hymn Breathe On Me Breath of God opened devotions led by Pastor Peterson with a Bible study on Acts. ALCW pins were distributed, sewing announced for the New Guinea project, and gifts given to and from members.

Clermont Alcw Jane Oliver Larson Quinton Olson Clarence Amundson Tilpher Bilden Wayne Amundson Peterson Barbro Berg Elmer Larson Harold Opland Helmer Lymgass New Guinea Almer Amundson ALCW George Frieden Roger Peterson Wm. Bacon Norman Amundson Martin Am

Friday evening guests at Bilden home include Swenson party

Friday evening supper guests at the Millard Bilden home were Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson Robby Carol Bonnie and Roger Berg. New Years day guests for Agnes and Louise Bilden included Mr and Mrs Clarence Bear and Connie.

Millard Bilden Roy Swenson Robby Carol Bonnie Roger Berg Clarence Bear Connie Agnes Louise Bilden

Surprise Party Honoring Mrs Lloyd Meier

A surprise party was held for Mrs Lloyd Meier hosted by several acquaintances including Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson and Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson. Attendees brought gifts and shared well wishes at the gathering.

Mrs Lloyd Meier Gordon Hoopman Lyle Gunderson Carmen Swenson William” Nelson Ee Pioya

Clermont Township Farm Pry Sale Meeting Notice

The Clermont Township Farm Pry. 10 holds a meeting at 2 p.m. and a concert will be in charge of the event. Bee sale and new books are mentioned. All ladies of the township are welcome to participate or work on unfinished crafts.

Clermont “Township Taos Archie Schroeder Farm Bureauew Aldike

Clayton County Extension Calendar Events and Social Roundup

Clayton County Extension Calendar lists events from January including Town Swine Producers Assn annual meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday January 8, 4 H Leaders meeting at Elkader Municipal building January 9, German Food Meeting at 1 30, plus social visits and family gatherings. New Years Day guests described for Elmer Meyer and Francis Wolf family, Clarence Jacobia's Bend Oregon trip after two week vacation with David Jacobias, and several dinner and supper visits among local residents with mentions of Castalia Swisher Tipton Cedar Rapids and other towns. Connie Bear visited Don Stevenson Cedar Rapids and attended a family wedding in Tipton for cousin Ernest.

Town Swine Producers Assn Des Moines Elkader Municipal Building Elmer Meyer David James Francis Wolf Clarence Jacobia Bend Oregon David Jacobias Leo Griebenow Leon Minnie Mundt Castalia Delmer Kingery Susan Enoch Nelson

Work Continues on Sewer Project

Will J. Nelson told the town council on Monday that general obligation bonds have been sold and cleared through the bank. A sewer line and a four inch water main are being laid in concrete across the river. The State Board of Health will inspect the sewage treatment plant January 19. About $4,000 of work on the plant remains to be done.

Will J. Nelson Clermont State Board of Health

Larsons Entertain At West Union Buffet Supper

Mr and Mrs M G Larson entertained at a buffet supper Sunday evening. Present were Mr and Mrs M H Moore Mr and Mrs Delmer Mr and Mrs Leo Orth Mrs Galen Mack James Cook of Elgin and Mr and Mrs Dick Bashore West Union. The evening was spent playing 500.

M. G., Larson M. H. Moore Delmer Mir Leo Orth Galen Mack James Cook Elgin Dick Bashore West Union

Extension Service Calendar of Events

Extension Service presents a schedule of 4-H and club activities. On Saturday January 11 events include the Appraise 4-H Jr Cattle Feed er Projects, Illyria Clipperettes H Club, and Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H Club. Monday January 13 features Wills and Settling Estates at Maynard Community Hall at 1 30 p.m. Putnam Foremost 4-H Club meets at Lamont School at 7 p.m.

Illyria Clipperettes Wadena Wonder Workers Wills and Settling Estates Maynard Community Hall Putnam Foremost

Social guests share a Christmas supper and New Year bridge

Mrs Len Simek entertained at supper on December 26 with guests Mr and Mrs Walter Falk and families from Elgin Oxford Junction and Clinton. New Years Eve brought Mr and Mrs Louis Olson hosting a dinner party with M H Moore Delmer Kingery and Franz Appelman. The evening featured visiting and a bridge game with Marion Moore and Louis Olson scoring. Burdette Sebastian visited the Wedo home Saturday evening.

Len, Simek Walter Falk Elgin Marilyn Mary Diane Kathy Pam Larson Oxford Junction Jack Whipple Mark and Lynn Clinton Louis Olson M. H. Moore Delmer Kingery Franz Appelman Marion Moore Louis Olson Burdette Sebastian William Wedo

Rosary Society to Meet at St Peter's School

St Peter's Rosary Society will meet Thursday evening at 8 in the school building. President Mrs Joe Leahy says members will discuss parish improvement participation and promoting greater family spiritual life. Hostesses include Mrs Doyle Baker Mrs Lawrence Horan Connie Baker and Patricia Horan.

St. Peter's Joe Leahy Finnouates Doyle Baker Lawrence Horan Connie Baker Patricia Horan

Change of Time for Auxiliary Meet

American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday January 14 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Gordon Hoopman. The president urges a good attendance.

American Legion Auxiliary Gordon Hoopman

Legion Post Meeting Posted for Monday Evening

The Shee han Olson Legion Post will hold its regular meeting Monday evening January 13 at the Legion Hall. A message from Mrs. Harrie Dugstad of Good Samaritan Home thanks friends for cards gifts and flowers received during the year and Christmas holidays.

Sheehan - Olson’ Legion Post Legion Hall Georrge Paulson Clarica Oscar Thompson Ber 'Fratitschy Albert Christlaton Elmer Sander Postville Kate, Hitchiland Emmet Carlin Francis Welt Sincerly Harried Dugstad Good Samaritan

Thompson Art Studio Open House in Waukon

About 1100 people attended the Thompson Art Studio open house in Waukon on December 14 and 16. More than 100 pictures across media were displayed along with ceramic, wood, and enamel works. Exhibits included still lifes and scenes, many county and religious subjects in abstract, modernistic, and impressionistic styles. Mrs. Thompson, Luther College graduate, taught in Clermont and retired from Eastern Allamakee Community School staff and plans painting classes.

Thompson Waukon Luther College Clermont Eastern Allamakee

Methodist Church Elgin Announces Training Classes

Lee Ray Collins is pastor as worship and member training sessions proceed at the Methodist Church in Elgin. An 8:45 a.m. worship service is planned on Wednesday with junior high class at 4:05 p.m. on Monday January 13 and an adult membership training session at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement.

Elgin

Clermont parish schedule and local social note

EAST CLERMONT and WEST CLERMONT parish events list January activities including confirmations, Sunday school, worship services, choirs, and Luther League meetings. A social guest notice mentions Mr and Mrs Orlando Loftsyard and others visiting the Millard Bieden home on Saturday night.

East Clermont Sun Clara Amundson Delta Brick Brazil Lois Amundson West Clermont Thurs Luther League

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San Huebner - ‘Guyer Anderson Home Kohls Homie Bucks Armers Savings Ft Fixont Ane iMnt Ag Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Mutual Henly Auto Racco Et Fee Family Auto Prion Karl Miller Clermont Innell Mutual Pe Grinnell, Ewe Clermont Two F. B Clayton County M. C.'Larsons Extension Service FELCO Felco Pig Grower Clermont Coop CO Clermont Country Cousins Club Legion Clermont Lutheran Parish Orlando Lofts John Dennler Walt Ubersox Gerald Schneider Mercury Chevrolet Glen Nima Clermont Harold Triem
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