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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1963

Page

7

Celebrate 25th Anniversary Schroeder wedding at Elgin church

An open house marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder at the First Baptist Church Elgin with about 130 guests. The couple married December 28, 1937 in Elgin and live on the Schroeder farm near Clermont with children Karen and Kenneth.

Elgin Archie Schroeder Elizabeth McMillan Cedar Rapids Dale DeSart Lloyd Jacob Sheffield Leon Jacob Paul Schroeder St. Louis Park Ming Alfred Jacob Joh Schaer Dale de Sart Marshall Helms Kathleen Fergus Falls Minn Mel Harold Schroeder Postville Alvin Stewart Lillian Jacob

New Year Dinner Guests and Family Visits

Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr Nancy and Susan were dinner guests New Years day of Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson Patti Luann and Kathleen. Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Friday evening in the Lee Palmer home. Supper guests in the Lester Luchsinger home New Years Eve were Mr and Mrs Byron Yauslin Roger and Dick Janice Heine and Les Yauslin Winds and Mr and Mrs Don Gordon and boys of Cedar Rapids. Karl Miller and Clarissa visited Milwaukee Monday to Friday with their daughter and sister and family Mr and Mrs Samuel Lamb.

William Nelson Jr Nancy Susan Lyle Gunderson Patti Luann Kathleen Leo Griebenow Leon Lee Palmer Lester Luchsinger Byron Yauslin Roger Janice Heine Les Yauslin Winds Don Gordon Cedar Rapids Karl Miller Clarissa Milwaukee Samuel Lamb Enoch Nelson Kenneth Chappell Jackie Chappell Griebenow LaVern Schweinerus John Wander Castalia Kenneth Mark Kendall Alan Seabrooke John Yauslin Ruth Larson Lutheran Church Lopp Nelson Crater Meee George Wandler Bebra Miller Wie Edna Miller Ie

Neighborhood Party for James Lennons and Family

A neighborhood party was held for James Lennon and his daughter Mary on Saturday evening. A picnic supper was brought by Millard Nelson Jr and family Laird Cline and daughters Dave Appelman and sons Milo Anderson Raymond Erhart and Vernon Anderson and their families.

James Lennon Mary Millard Nelson, Jr Laird Cline Dave’ Appelman Milo Anderson Raymond Erharat Vernon Anderson

To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Invitation Fragments

Relatives are cordially invited to an anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Robert Mott at their home. The event is planned for Sunday, January 20, from 400 to 400 in. at the family residence. Invitations are extended.

Malek Robert Mott

St Ann Circle Meeting Elects Officers and Shares Christmas customs

The St Ann Circle met at Mrs Robert Schupanitz home on Wednesday January 2 with ten members and one guest Mrs Kate Hitch of Brainard Minnesota present. Officers elected: Mrs Lorranne Crowe president, Mrs Burkard Riegel secretary treasurer, Mrs John Bakewell program chairman. She spoke on how Christmas is celebrated in different countries and a New Years poem was read. Lunch followed.

St. Ann’s Circle Robert Schupanitz Kate Hitch Brainard Minnesota Lorranne Crowe Burkard “Riegel Sec John Bakewell Aruc.ca

Oslands to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Chester Iowa

Mr and Mrs L C Osland celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday January 13 from 2 to 4 PM at the United Lutheran Church in Chester Iowa. Their children will host. no cards have been sent.

L. C. Osland United Lutheran, Church Chester Iowa

Stamp Winners Named at U Save Store Event

Stamp winners Myrtle Peterson, Harry Vauslin, Mrs L T N Olson, Mrs Vernon Anderson and Mrs Wm Nelson Jr were awarded prizes last week at Leo and Leona s U Save Store.

Myrtle Peterson Harry Vauslin L. T. N. Olson Vernon Anderson Wm. Nelson, Jr Leo and Leona U-Save

Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Noted in Court House News

Nielsen Mary Verna and husband Laurence M transfer Lot 65 block 3 Arlington to LeRoy Waskow and wife. North Purbart 4 and wife transfer in Brush Creek area to Burton North and wife. Beltz Lester L and wife transfer Lot 12 Becker and Kurney’s Subdivision Lots 35-37, 86, 87 block 6 Brush Creek now Arlington. Paul R Waskow 28 and Mary Ann Myers 21 file marriage licenses in Rosendale Wisconsin. Ronald McAllister Arlington Chev, Jongen Kingston Pont Spt Cpe Crandall Naomi Wadena Chev. 2 dr sedan. Mr and Mrs Harold Rooker Sumner guests of Mrs Beulah Lubke Sunday and Monday. Other guests: Mr and Mrs Albert Lubke Postville, Mrs Phyllis Sheen and Brian, Mr and Mrs Enoch Nelson guests in Sam Koehler home New Years day and supper guests in Wilfred Tripp home at Arlington.

Nielsen Mary Verna Laurence M LeRoy Waskow Arlington Purbart Burton North Brush Creek Arili F Beltz Lester L Leon Burdette Bachtell Becker and Kurney Paul R. Waskow Arliton Mary Ann Myers Rosendale Wisconsin McAllister Ronald Chevropera Ie Jongen Kington, Pont Crandall Naomi Wadena Sedan Harold Rooker Sumner Beulah Lubke Clermont Lubke Albert Lubke Postville Phyllis ‘Sheen Brian Enoch Nelson Sam Koehler Wilfred Tripp

West Clermont ALCW Meeting Recap at Peenemey

West Clermont ALCW met Peenemey on January 2 with hostesses Mes James Gordon Hoopman Donald Larson Willet Miller Millard Nelson Jr William Burrow and Herbert Martin. The president led devotions Marshall Year prayer for the News progress of Bond Stamp project. Nelson Jr Mrs Richard Olson and Mrs Lavern saved arene elected to preside. Meeting closed with singing Jesus Priceless Treasure and Lord’s Prayer.

West Clermont Richard Olson Laverne Svae Arene Mesdartieg Ray _Reiergen T. WN

Please Return TB Seal Envelopes

A report on the sale of TB seals will be published next week. Several envelopes remain unreturned and the chairman urges cooperation to aid community health efforts. The message emphasizes it is never too late to help with health work locally.

Regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 American Legion

Notice of a regular meeting for Sheehan Olson Post No 375 American Legion scheduled Monday January 14 at 8 00 pm with lunch to be served. The brief item confirms attendance by post members and describes the social portion of the program.

Sheehan- Olson Post American Legion

Card of Thanks and Social Gatherings Notes

Thanks go out for gifts and kindness received during the year and holiday season. Residents express gratitude to Clermont firemen for Friday night assistance, neighbors, relatives, and friends for cards and visits, and acknowledge birthdays and Christmas gifts. A series of social visits includes families from Castalia and local households celebrating New Year events and anniversaries.

God Samaritan Jessie Triem

Iowa City Hospital Visitors Include Several Local Residents

In Iowa City Mrs Stanley Moser and her children Elgin Mrs Clarence Kittelson Henry Kittelson and Le land Probert went to the Veterans Hospital Friday Mrs Moser visited her husband a patient there and others called on Clarence Kittelson who had been a pre surgical patient since Wednesday His address is BW118 Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Stanley Moser Elgin Clarence Kittelson Henry Kittelson Leland Probert Iowa City

Evening A L G W Meeting in Clermont

Evening A L G W meeting notes show the Clermont club holding a Thursday session with Mrs Arthur Schott and Mrs Normal Lse leading the Bible study. Harvey Meyer was appointed treasurer for the year. February hostesses include Mrs Alan Seabrooke and Mrs James Helgerson. Program coordinators are Mrs Donald Cowell and Mrs John Halverson. Meeting closed with Lord s Prayer and table prayer.

West Clermont’ Alcw Arthur ‘Schott Normal

Births in Phoenix and West Union add new family members

Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard heard from son Wendell in Phoenix on Jan 3 about the birth of Erick Loomis weighing 8 lb 2 oz, first child for the couple, with grandparents Theo Loftsgard and Loomis families. Ernest Helgergen announce a daughter Sharnell Sue born Dec 29 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union weighing 6 lb 10 oz, sister to Shelia Rae, with Schott and Helgerson grandparents in Postville.

Theo Loftsgard Wendell Phoenix Arizona Erick Loomis 5. K. Loomis Lagoona Beach California Ernest Helgergen Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Sharnell ‘Sue Shelia Rae Fred Schott Henry Helgerson Postville

East ALCW Opens Year With Skit and Hymn

East ALCW convened January 3 led by president Mrs George Frieden with hostesses and a year long program including devotions a responsive reading a skit Take Root and Let Grow and a hymn Jesus Priceless Treasure. Members reported missions sewing plans birthday notices and gifts as 80 bucks winnings closed the gathering.

East Alcw George Frieden Millard Bilden Ernest Holt Donald Lamborn Kenneth Blockhus Hubert Cummings Millard Gi Vernon Anderson M. J. Blockhus Ames Olson William Bacon George Hanson Martin Amundson Olaf Bergs ALCW Millard Gisleson

Engagement for LaVerné Byde and Shuane Barker

Mr and Mrs LaVerné Byde of Clermont announce the engagement of their son Shuane Barker to Miss. Robert Barker of Elgin. A wedding date has not been set.

Clermont Lutheran Parish Sunday Worship and Classes

East parish holds Thursday sewing for missions at the church. Saturday confirms as usual. Sunday features 10:00 am Sunday school and 11:00 am worship. West schedule lists Wednesday January 9 choir at 7 pm and Jr Lutheran at 7:30 pm. Saturday January 12 confirmation class and Sunday January 13 services at 9:30 am followed by Gundsy school.

Jr. Lutheran Gundsy School

Fire Department Responds To Chimney Fire At Olson Home

The fire department was called to the Lyle Olson home Friday evening for a chimney fire. Boey assisted, and fortunately no damage was reported.

Lyle Olson Boey

Sumner NYE visitors guest at Kneeland and Steffin homes

Mr and Mrs Paul Fridley of Sumner spent New Years Day in Mrs Viola Kneeland s home and Mr and Mrs Gerald Beajuane were dinner guests New Years Day in the Raymond Steffins home at Randalia.

Paul. Fridley Sumner Viola Kneeland Gerald Bea Juane Raymond Steffins Randalia

Country Cousins Met at Aanes Home

The Country Cousins 4-H Club met at Debbie Aanes home on January 5. Officers were installed and Misa Lubka presented a Patty Perfect film. She discussed record books for the coming year and color testing for members. Lunch followed. The next meeting is planned at the Diane, Elaine, and Pauline Amundson home on February 2.

Country Cousins Debbie Aanes Misa Lubka Patty Perfect Diane Elaine Pauline Amundson Luann Gunderson

Birthday Party for Mrs Appelman Hosts and Prizes

Mrs Louis Olson entertained for Mrs Franz Appelman Saturday evening at 6 30 followed by dinner. Present were Mrs Fred Cline Mrs Bess Blake Mrs Burkard Rieel Mrs Beulah Lubke Esther Carlin Mrs Lorranne Crowe and Cathryn. Bess Blake won first prize and Cathryn consolation. The hostess gave Mrs Appelman a gift.

Louis Olson Franz Appelman Fred Cline Bess Blake Burkard Rieel Beulah Lubke Esther Carlin Lorranne Crowe Cathryn Appelman

Methodist Church Notices and Thanks Card

Worship service and Sunday School times listed. Card of Thanks from Mrs Irene Olson expresses gratitude for Clermont merchants enabling her win in Saturday jackpot draw. Mrs Ida Belschner of Arlington stayed with Norman Amundson. Mrs Richard Hofer visited Julia Halvorson.

Clermont Irene Olson Ida Belschner Arlington Norman Amundson Richard Hofer Julia Halvorson

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R. W. Steele Robin Julie Dubuque Blake Steele Rockford Ill Jill Timothy Mark Decorah Gebers Sater Sanitation JaRmans Savings Bank Pas James Lennons St. Ann’s Circle Meeting L. C. Oslands Court House News Paul N. Moser Lows A. H. Sterling Optometrist West Clermont Alcw A.L.G.W East Alcw News Orville Berg Donald R. Murphy Fire Department Aanes Mrs. Appelman Foye Karl A. Miller Farmers Mutual Ings Age’n CLERMONT, I@WA Felco Supreme Mineral Clermont Coop CO Clermont, Iowa Aaa
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