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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
7
A neighborhood reunion held Sunday brought together Mr. Lawrence Backhus and Mrs. Elmer Heddens of Waterloo with the Ungerer and Gretty families, plus several local households. Attendees gathered at a park for a shared meal, exchanging stories and photos from past gatherings.
Riverside Social Club gathered with slides of scenic scenes presented by Bobby Mott and a talk on home freezing methods led by Mrs. The event also celebrated Tracey Cline’s sixth birthday with two parties. Guests on June 24 included Bonnie Dundee and Sheila Durr among others, followed by a June 25 list featuring Debbie DeSart and Zoe Dibble.
Seventeen members met for a pie supper at the home of Mrs. William Nelson. Mrs. Chrystal Thoma presented a program and reviewed the sage play The Music. Arthur Schott family and Willie Schott were visitors, Willie returning from overseas to spend a month with his parents. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited and attended weddings and school events, including Beverly Walker and Lowell Dunkin’s wedding at Swan Christian Church with a reception at the Walker home.
Wanda Barnhouse daughter of Mr and Mrs John Barnhouse of Clermont married Kenneth Flatland son of Mr and Mrs Henry Flatland of Cresco on June 1 at Fremont Lutheran Church with Rev Monson officiating. The bride wore chantilly lace and nylon net gown with a fingertip veil. Attendants included maid of honor Janice Oakland and bridesmaid Yvonne Flatland. Best man was Jesse Flatland with Lew Barnhouse and Maurice Knox as ushers. Reception followed and 175 guests attended. The couple honeymooned in the Ozarks and reside in Cresco.
Lester Lease leads Morning worship at 10 45 a m and Evening Evangelistic service at 7 00 p m. A welcome to all.
St Peters Church under Pastor Rev Clair Drummy lists Masses Sundays at 7 30 and 9 00 First Fridays and Holy Days at 7 30 a m and 8 00 p m Confessions on Saturdays 8 30 to 9 00 p m before Sunday Masses and before Masses on First Fridays and Holy Days
Parish events list July schedule with Priscilla meeting at 2 15 pm and East Luther League advisers at parsonage. East Mission Society hostesses, programs, and 8 pm theater tasks noted. Bible Camp bus trip July 18 16 includes Pastor Kronlokken staff role. church school workers institute at Luther College July 16.
The Rev. Paul A. Clark, vicar. Sunday services listed from July 6 to August 24 with Trinity readings and 7:30 am Morning Prayer or Holy Communion. Also an Economical-Effective-Want Ad section note.
Parents often learn alongside children in casual ways, and delaying topics like sex education or tool use can backfire as kids pick up attitudes or misinformation earlier than planned. Early, interest aligned teaching within capacity builds a stronger foundation for later lessons, while visitor lists from the Anderson home appear in the same column.
The mid May farm price index rose to 280 percent of the 2010-14 base, with mixed gains across livestock poultry and meat animal sectors while crops climbed. Local notices cover birthdays, travel plans to California, family visits, confirmations, and a new baby Cheryl Ann born at Palmer Hospital weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces.
Dennis Olson son of Lyle Olson was injured in a Friday noon car accident and taken to Postville hospital. He was moved Sunday to St Marys Hospital in Rochester where surgery is planned. Address listed as St Marys Hospital 6th Floor Room 612 Rochester Minnesota. Word received Monday afternoon indicated no outside visitors, only immediate family.
Pvt Clarence BE Jacobin and neighbors visited Mrs Jenny Nelson in Fenimore Wisconsin to celebrate her birthday while Nelson showed appreciation and others sent warm greetings. Andine Vasbey stayed longer and returned home Friday. Mrs Mary Olson traveled to Decorah to visit Vernon Olson and family and daughter Mrs Walter Lundy. SP3 Willis J Schott returned June 27 for furlough with his parents. The Art Schott family and others gathered Friday at the West Union home of Larry Schott. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital and home gifts.
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