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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1964

Page

7

Infant Baptism Observed for Galeh Lee Lothiven

Infant Galeh Lee Lothiven was baptized at morning services led by Rev. W. A. Bischoff. The Kittelson family celebrated with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver. Attendees included Orlando and Robert Kittelson, Henry Kittelson, Diane Johnson, and other relatives.

Galeh Lee Lothiven W. A. ‘Bischoff Boone Merux Robert O. Kittelson Kittelson Irvin Tolliver Michael Kittelson Clarence Kittelson Orlando K

Ty VES Aarp Meeting Noted

A fragmented OCR note references Ty and VES with unclear context about an AARP meeting or event. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.

ACCW Deanery Meeting Scheduled for January 26

Mrs. John Finnegan announces the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's deanery meeting set for January 26 at 1 00 p m in St Peter's Parish hall with Father Wil Lech Greener Sabula pastor as featured speaker on the program.

John Finnegan Archdiocesan Council of Catholic’ ‘Women St. Peter's Wil- Lech “Greener Sabulapa

SION Lutheran Parish Activities and Cedar Rapids Visit

EAST CLERMONT lists Jan activities for Jr. Lutherans Jr. Choir confirmation Sunday school worship Luther League. West Clermont Bar circles Esther and Rachel meet Jan 15 16 18 19 with Jr Sr confirmations and worship. Forrest Medberry family Cedar Rapids visited Gu bert family in Cedar Rapids with dinner and weekend stay.

Clermont Wega Contirmatio P.m. Sr. Nation Jr. Lutherans My Sr Luther League West Clermont Esther Harvey Meyer Rachel

Clermont Study Club Ladies Birthday Club Meeting

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon Jan. 7 at Mrs. Burkhart Riegel's home. Eight members answered roll call. Mrs. B. Riegel led devotions. Mrs. Alfred Baechler gave a program on gerontology Positive Living Program for Seniors. Book reports were read. A committee of Mrs. Lenora Shipton and Mrs. Baechler was named to coordinate with joint club committees for Spring Conference. Refreshments followed.

Clermont Study Club Burkhart’ Riegel B. Riegel Alfred Baechler NBL Pookies

Saturday Bucks Drawing Ends In Unclaimed Prize

Mrs James Henderson drew 180 bucks on Saturday afternoon but was absent to claim the prize for Saturday Jan 18 drawing of 160 bucks. The event included devotions and names of attendees, with a finance committee appointed and plans for the fall supper. Activities included prayers, hymns, and a film shown for evangelism month.

James Henderson L. T. N. Olson Louis A. Olson Walkers Garage Wm. Nelson ,Jr Jesus

Methodist Church Elgin Sunday Worship and Youth Meetings

Pastor Roy Collins leads worship at 8 45 a m with Jr High and MYF training at Elgin church. Jr MYF meets 7 30 p m and Sr MYF at 7 30 p m. Adult membership training begins Monday Jan 20 at 7 30 p m.

Elgin

John Deere Day Draws Over 300 At Clermont

More than 300 people attended the John Deere Day event in Clermont on Monday. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon film show featured prizes awarded to Mrs. George Frieden and Mrs. Arthur Matt for the ladies and Ames Olson, Frank Kohls, and Kenneth Medberry for the men. Toys were given to children and Standard Oil distributed ten 10 gallon certificates.

Clermont George Frieden Arthur Matt Ames Olson Frank Kohls Kenneth, Medberry Standard Oil Company

Airport News Flight Log for Clarence Kittelson

Clarence Kittelson flew Earl Buckdasher of Postville to Humboldt Thursday on business. Friday Kittelson and Arthur Amundson flew to Cedar Rapids.

Clarence Kittelson Earl Buckdasher Postville Humboldt Mr. Kittelson Arthur Amundson Cedar Rapids

Kamp Family Moves Into New Home Near Castalia

Mr and Mrs Ed Kamp moved from their farm near Castalia to a new single story home with kitchen living room bath and breezeway attached garage. They sold their farm to Mr and Mrs Jerry Hager of Castalia.

Ed Kamp Castelia Jerry Hager Castalia

500 Card Party At Merle Aldersons Home

Mr and Mrs Merle Alderson entertained at a 500 card party Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Cowell, Mr and Mrs Eugene Butikofer, Mr and Mrs Floyd Bergeson, and Mr and Mrs John Gass. Coffee guests Friday afternoon were Mrs Will Burrow, Mrs James Anderson, and Mrs Richard Griebenow at the Gilbert Anderson home.

Merle Alderson Don Cowell Eugene Butikofer Floyd Bergeson John Gass Will Burrow James Anderson Richard Griebenow Gilbert Anderson

Union Street Club Sees Eight Members At Meeting

The Union Street Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George W. Larson’s home with eight members and one guest, Mrs. Arnold Guyer. The group spent the afternoon playing. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Donald Larson’s home.

Union Street Club George W. Larson Arnold Guyer Donald Larson

Rainbow Installation At Postville

Rainbow installation at Postville honors Sandra Harville as Worthy Advisor with Linda Luchsinger and Susan Kingery to offices under her. Joyce Larson joins Rainbow choir. lunch committee includes Mrs. Delmer Kingery, Mrs. Lester Luchsinger, Mrs. Donald Larson. Attendees and gifts listed from Bagley and Clermont. 10 Rainbow girls present.

Sandra Harville Louis’ Harville Wirthy Rainbow Postville Linda Luchsinger Susan Kingery Joyce Larson Rainbow Choir Delmer Kingery Lester Luchsinger Donald Larson Sandra Linda Cummings Shirley Larson

Angela Jo Smith Baptized in Postville church

Angela Jo Smith infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Smith Postville was baptized Sunday by Pastor Roger Peterson. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson aunt and uncle. After services coffee was served at Mrs Evelyn Olson home to the Rodney Smith family Postville with Mrs Ole Loftegard Mrs Mary Olson and Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson in attendance.

Angela Jo Smith Dave Smith Postville Roger Peterson Angela Jo LaVerne Swenson Evelyn Olson Rodney Smith Ole Loftegard Mary Olson

Mrs. L. T. N. Olson Is Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. L. T. N. Olson was honored with a birthday party at her home on Thursday afternoon. Guests from West Union Ossian and nearby areas shared a picnic lunch to celebrate, including Mrs. Helen Mork Mrs. Russell Mork Mrs. Howard Mork Mrs. Leo Kloster Mrs. Edna Torkelson Mrs. Louis A. Olson and Mrs. Ernest Peterson and David.

L. T. N. Olson Olson Helen Mork Russell Mork Howard Mork Leo Kloster West Union Edna Torkelson Ossian Louis A. Olson Ernest Peterson David

Birthdays Observed at Nelson Dinner in Honor of Kin

Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their daughter and Roy Swenson the father of Mrs Nelson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson with Bonnie, and Mr and Mrs Paul Humphrey with Debbie, Donna and Barbara.

Millard Nelson, Jr

Weekend guests visit multiple Iowa homes

Mr and Mrs James Anderson and their guests Jerry and Nancy visited Sunday at Clarence Kittelsons. Sunday guests at Albert Schultz home included the Arthur Wolfs family from West Union. The Weldon Orth family were weekend visitors of Mrs Emma Orth in Lennox.

James Anderson Jerry Nancy Clarence Kittelson Albert Schultz Arthur Wolfs West Union Weldon Orth Emma Orth Lennox

Wolf With Marine Tank Battalion Serves in California

Corp Steven Wolf, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Wolf of Clermont, serves with First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. The unit trains in all combat phases from amphibious beach exercises to simulated warfare in the Mojave Desert using medium and heavy tanks capable of destroying any known tank.

Steven”. I. Wolf Francis $. Wolf Clermont First Tank Battalion First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif California Mojave Desert

Men's Retreat at Cedar Falls Seen in Local Notes

Fragmentary notes mention a Cedar Falls retreat for men and related community mentions. References to Mrs. Howard Dickson and son Roger of Walikonh and Mrs. Louise Dickson of Decorah, plus Mrs. Bill Worth and Cedar Rapids visitors to Clara Anderson. The text is incomplete and many names unclear.

Howard Dickson Roger Walikonh Louise Dickson Decorah Bill Worth Cedar Rapids Clara Anderson

Glen Nygaard Wins Door Prizes at Riverside Auto Sales

Glen Nygaard of Clermont won the door prize of 10 silver dollars during the grand opening of Riverside Auto Sales. About 300 people attended the event and enjoyed lunch.

Glen Nygaard Clermont Riverside

St Peters Church schedules varied daily Mass and choir

St Peters Parish lists Thursday Mass at 15 am and Friday 7 15 Daily Mass with Saturday and Monday services. It notes a school choir for grades 5 through 8, confessions, and a Sunday Mass for Parishioner of the Week. A Chair of Unity Octave runs Jan 18 to Jan 25 with eight days of prayer begun 40 years ago by the Franciscan Friars of Atonement.

Daidly St Peter's Rosary Society CCD Saint Peter's Parish Holy Father Rome

Stamp Winners at Leos U Save

Leo's U Save lists stamp winners this week over Mrs. Ed Buri Mrs. Reuben Bue tikofer Mrs. Delmer Kingery Mrs. LeAnna Hulbert and Mrs. Roy Swenson Want Ads Get Results.

Leo’s Leo's U-Save Ed Buri Reuben Buetikofer Delmer Kingery LeAnna Hulbert Roy Swenson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tasge Bagel Aarp Accw Deanery Sion Lutheran Parish Forrest Medberry Nels’ Gubert Ladies Birthday Club Methodist Church Leé ‘Roy Collins John Deere Airport News Avings. Sank Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Mutual Karl Miller Clermont Nnell Mutual Grinnell, Lows Topay’s Housing Wafl-Cio Newa Union Union Street Clermont Commercial Club St. Peter's Rosary Society Joe Leehy The Rosary Society Ibn Sade Steven, Wolf Marine Tank Battalion Cedar Falls Leehy St. Peter’s Church Thomas Currier Felco Pig Grower Felco Clermont Coop CO Fen
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