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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1963

Page

7

Riverside Club Meeting at Mrs. Olson Home

The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Louis A Olson home on Wednesday afternoon January 16. Nine members answered roll call and shared favorites. New members joined and activities included singing and contests led by Louis Olson, with several members noted for participation.

Riverside Club Louis A. Olson Louis Ee Tell Lyle Ruth Larson Mes M. Olson Oliver Rowitor

YWC Meeting Opens With Members and Lunch Service

The YWC met for the first time in the afternoon on January 11 with Mrs. Jacobson and several members present. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Johnson Mrs. Wland Hackmann Mrs. Dean Schneider Mrs. Jerry Schweinefus and others. Ernest Algernon attendance was noted as unable. The group discussed future plans and a luncheon followed the meeting.

YWC Jacobson Robert Johnson Wland Hackmann Dean Schneider Jery Schweinefus Ernest Algernon Sta Dean

American Legion Meeting Reported January Session

The American Legion Post No. 375 met in the evening on January 14 with Commander Follett presiding. Johnson reported that Explorer and Cub Scout groups had been rechartered while Walter Follett noted that two Kittelson family members were at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.

Commander Follett How ‘ Johnson Walter Follett Tite the Kittelson Page Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Local social gathering featured Mrs J Griebenow guest

Mrs. John Gamee hosted a social evening with Jana Griebenow as a guest. Attendees included Bettie Roe Bettie, Re. Boyt ane, Donald Cowell, and Nes Corbin Wadeha. The gathering occurred Friday evening and centered on friendly conversation and informal entertainment.

John Gamee Dts Jenee Roe Bettie Re. Boyt

Womens Service Club Meets at Mrs Martin Anderson Home

The Womens Service Club gathered Tuesday afternoon January 16 at Mrs. Martin Anderson’s home. Devotions were led, nine members attended, Christmas gifts shared, poems read by several members, and new officers elected: president Mrs Arthur Nelson, vice president Mrs J Jet Griebenow. A funeral offering card, birthday song, and appreciation note from Good Samaritan Home were mentioned. The next meeting is set for February 19 at Mrs Sophie Vasby’s home.

Womens Service Club Martin Anderson Good Samaritan Amundson Arthur Sophie Vasby

Methodist Church Schedules Rev Lee Roy Collins Service

Pastor Lee Roy Collins leads worship at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school follows with 10 a.m. Adult membership class on Monday at 7:30. Youth class meets Wednesday at 4:10. Mission studies begin Sunday evening Jan 27 at St Pauls. Picnic supper and study Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs Delmar Kingery home. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. prayer and Bible study at St Pauls.

Church- Side School of Missions St. Paul's Sekeeerh Delmar ‘Kingery St. Paul's Church

Grand Meadow Study Club Meets for New Year Plans

The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday afternoon January 18 at Mrs Onville Bergs home. Eight members answered roll call with a New Years resolution. Mrs Ames Olson was elected president and discussed new books for the year. A program by Mrs Almer Amundson covered Iowa art and a poem The New Year. Contests on New Year were held by Mrs Amundson and Mrs Frieden won the door prize. Lunch was served by the hostess. Several attendees shared Sunday visits with local families.

Grand Meadow Onville Berg George Frieden Aeuethur Helgerson Orvin Reierson Ames Olson Almer Amundson Iowa George Frieden

Hospital visit notes for local residents revise after surgery

Mrs. Clarence Kittelson James Anderson Don Nelson and Leland Probert visited Town City on Tuesday to see Clarence Kittelson who had surgery Monday and is recuperating nicely.

Clarence Kittelson James Anderson Don Nelson Leland Probert Town City

Bucks Draws Harley Evenson for $80 Prize

Harley Evenson was drawn last Saturday for an $80 prize but was absent. Next Saturday's drawing will award $120 to the winner.

Harley Evenson

Soil Conservation Achievements Award Recipients Named

Michael Finnegan and Alvin Bureden received Soil Conservation Achievements awards for Fayette County at the Jaycee Awards night dinner, held Tuesday evening at Moose Country Home. The event was reported by a local newspaper and there were social visits at multiple homes including Glen Nygaard and the Riegel residence in Horicon, Wisconsin, as friends and relatives gathered during the week.

Michael Finnegan Alvin Bureden Fayette County Moose Country

Clermont Comets Meeting Held

The Clermont Comets 4-H Club met at Kenny Schroeder's on Saturday Jan 19 with Dean Anderson presiding at 9 00 p m No roll call discussed fundraising for the Canadian Exchange and a breeding vaccination and marketing questionnaire Mrs Schroeder served lunch Also mentions Mrs Clarence Tatro visiting West Union and local dinner guests Moore's January Clearance Sale touted as biggest ever.

Clermont Comets Kenny Schroeder Dean Anderson Schroeder

Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Mott Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Mott hosted a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 pm at their home to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. About 150 attendees attended including hosts Don Malek and Robert K Mott with guests Dennis Bear and others serving cake and beverages. The couple Evelyn Barker and Robert Mott were married in Waterloo on January 24 and have two children and two grandchildren.

Robert Mott Don Malek Robert K. Mott Dennis Bear Mires Howard Boyle Ways Galle Guy Ake Teigien Diane Malek Tony Bere Lana Boyle Evelyn’ Barker Waterloo Carol Decorah Robert K St State College Cedar Falls

Shower for Recent Bride Rita Neumann Dietz

A miscellaneous shower for Rita Neumann Dietz was hosted at the Lester Luchsinger home on Wednesday evening January 18. Games were played and lunch served. the bride received many gifts. Attendees included Mesdames Frieden, Baker, Metzger, Bronson, Helms, Yauslin, Anderson, Blake, Cline, Wenger, Hoover, Larson, Bork and the Misses Sharon, Gordon, Darlene Metzger and Sharon Seago. Absentees sending gifts were Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Germann, Mrs. Laura Luchsinger, Mrs. Frieden and Mrs. Lauer. Rita Neumann became the bride last month of Guy Dietz of Wadena.

Lester Luchsinger Linda Richard Neumann Rita Neumann Dietz Roger Frieden Doyle Baker John Metzger Edmond Bronson Marshall Helms Myron Yauslin James Anderson Bess Blake Harry Cline Russell Wenger Jacob Hoover Barney Larson Bob Bork Sharon Gordon Darlene Metzger Sharon Seago Fred Hock Sr Walter Germann Laura Luchsinger Elmer Frieden Richard Frieden Clair Lauer Rita Neumann Guy Dietz Wadena

Habeger Family Join Al Baechler for Evening Coffee

Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger and Vicky were guests at the Al Baechler home Tuesday evening after the ballgame. The visit followed a local sporting event, with informal social time at the Baechler residence.

Abe Habeger Vicky al Baechler

Surprise party for Mrs Ruth Larson marked birthday

Mrs Ruth Larson was surprised Wednesday at West Union by Mr and Mrs John Yauslin and family, Mr and Mrs Elmer Peterson and Linda, Mr and Mrs Clarence Bear and Connie, and Mrs L T N Olson in observance of her birthday.

John Yauslin Elmer Peterson Linda West Union Clarence Bear Connie L. T. N. Olson Ruth Larson

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U-Savera

Stamp winners last week included Frank Nims Jr. of Mrs. George Bui and Mrs. Rowland Hacks, among others, announced at Leo and Leona's U-Savera event.

Leo and Leona Bui George ‘S Frank Nims Jr Rowland Hacks

Birthday Party At Mrs Otto Vasby Home

A Sunday noon picnic dinner celebrated three birthdays at Mrs Ottos Vasbys home. Mrs Arthur Nelson, Richard Griebenow, and Theo Loftgard had January birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson, Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow and Lana, Mr and Mrs Theo Loftgard, Mr and Mrs Walter Follett, Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin, Mr and Mrs Henry Schwinefus, and Mr and Mrs Will Burrow.

Arthur Nelson Richard Griebenow Theo. Loftagard Richard Griebenow Lana Theo Loftsgard Walter Follett Herbert Martin Henry Schweinefus Will Burrow

Moore's January Sale Highlights Big Clothing Savings

Social notes record visitors and visits in the area. Ric ky Swenson celebrates his third birthday with family at LaVerne Swenson’s home. Local residents Mrs Floyd Bergeson and Elbert Bernau hosted visits in West Union. Dinner guests included the Haas and Merrill Gunder son families in recent weekends.

Moore Paul Humphrey Debbie Donna Barbara Roy ‘Swenson Evelyn Olson Mary Olson Bradley Orth Millard Nelson Jr Mark and Laurie

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule

The Clermont Lutheran Parish East and West locations announce a sequence of midweek and weekend activities. Jan 23 choir practice, Jan 26 confirmation class, Jan 27 services and Sunday school, Jan 30 joint council and congregational meetings at West church to consider calling a pastor. East Clermont follows a similar pattern with Sunday school and services at 10:00 and 1:00 respectively.

West Clermont West Church East Clermont

Birthday Bridge Club Honors Mrs Franz Appelman

Mrs. Franz Appelman was honored at a 6:30 luncheon and bridge hosted by Mrs. Fred Cline. High score went to Mrs. Bess Blake, with Mrs. Lorranne Crowe second. The hostess presented the prize to Mrs. Appelman.

Fred Cline Franz Appelman Bess Blake Lorranne Crowe Appelman

Birthday Party Held for Brenda Orth at Home

Mrs. Leo Orth entertained Brenda Orth’s fifth birthday Monday afternoon with guests Mrs. John Gass Kathy Mrs. Raymond Loftsgard Randy Mrs. Dennis Bear Cindy Lori and Mrs. Leland Probert Richard Also Rev Mathie of St Olaf joined dinner guests in the Oscar Lind home on Wednesday.

Leo Griebenow Leon Minnie Mundt John Anderson Elgin Mary Kay Marvin Jeffrey Elizabeth Cedar Falls Charles Kohls Leo Woods Michael Stephen David Lloyd Meier Thy Lori Mira Carmen Swenson Buly Leo Orth Brenda John Gass Kathy Raymond Loftsgard Randy Dennis Bear Cindy Leland Probert Richard Rev Mathie of St. Olaf Oscar Lind

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Riverside Club Meeting American’ Legion Meeting American Legion Clermont Boy Scouts Womens Service Club Meeting Fey Pgt Geekarat Farmens Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Vernon Anderson Marlene Isited Glen Nygaard Leo Riegel Chris Horicon Wisc Burl Uricard Riegel Aon Orville. Berg Roger A Marvin Somerset Ronald Halverson Durlough Olvin Halverson Ronald Oliver Larson Keith Nowman Amundson Mark Millard Bilden Peter Harold Paul Hanson Richard Hoth Cedar Rapids Clarence Hoths Postville Glen Nygaards Andi Iid Ri F Clarence Tatro Vern Praté Ralph House Kristi Independence Laurie Follett Wm. Nelson, Jr Mere Karl A. Miller Farmers Mutual Ins. ‘Ass’n Olermont, Iowa Clermont Cooperative Ph. Apr Foyt Mrs Otto Vasby Clermont Lutheran Parish Birthday Bridge Club Elgin Echo The
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