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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1958

Page

7

Beavers 4 H Club at Clayton County Rally Day

The Busy Beavers 4 H Club attended Clayton County Rally Day on June 7 in Elkader. Kathleen Amundson represented the club as senior better groomed girl with Margaret Hanson as junior. Jean Amundson ran as a county office candidate with Kathleen Amundson as campaign speaker.

Busy Beavers Clayton County Elkader Kathleen Amundson Ark Margeret Hanson Jean Amundson Kathleen ‘Amundson Kathleen ‘Amundsen Ruth Bilden Diane Frieden Carol ‘Helgerson Margaret Sylvia Ramtine Hanson Donaline Larson Karen Anita Olson Dianne Bildeni

EC Societies Meet East Clermont July Gathering

East Clermont societies met July 3 with hostesses Morris Orvin Olson Gerhard Halverson Martin Amundson Alvin Halverson and Henry Anderson. They planned gifts to be sent now and a memorial for Pastor Gunsten who died June 29. July activities include Flower Com chaired by Mrs Blockhus and Mrs Peterson clean up day July 11, Elmer Larson reported from the Minneapolis convention with Brazil mission slide, and birthday offerings by Ann Larson Alvin Halverson and Maxwell Helgeson. Dinner guests on July 4 included Donald Larson Lyle Olson and Charles Selby.

East Clermont Morris Orvin Olson Gerhard Halverson Martin Amundson Alvin Halverson Henry Anderson Gunstens Kenneth Blockhus Clarence Peterson Elmer Larson Minneapolis Our Brazil Ann Larson Alvin ‘Halgerson Arthur Helgerson

Farm Bureau Young People Elect Officers At June Meet

A F B Y P A group met Friday night June 27 electing Gordon Lower Hawkeye president Marilyn Author Hawkeye vice president Barbara Miner Fayette secretary Rosemary Kauten Payette treasurer Wanda Meyer Clermont reporter Bob Henninges Maynard voting delegate and Don Gray Payette as alternate voting delegate. The gathering featured dancing by Johnny Meihe’s orchestra and described F B Y P A aims, tours, camps, talk meets, safety programs, and a planned August 8 23 tour of the southwest. Mr and Mrs LaVerne Larson and Craig visited Clarence Rear Thursday evening.

Farm Bureau Gordon Lower Hawkeye, Pres Marilyn Author Hawkeye v Pres Barbara Miner Fayette Sec Rosemary Kauten Payette Treas Wanda Meyer Clermont Reporter Bob Henninges Maynard Don Gray Payette Johnny Meihe F.byp F. Nes G.yp Iowa F.B.P Great Southwest Wanda Meg

Junior Auxiliary Year of Projects and Outing Summary

The Junior Auxiliary members carried out a full year of service and social events from June through July, including outings, theater visits, a Weiner roast, and a Dairy Day stand. They distributed gifts, crafts, and cards to sponsored children and shut-ins, delivered care packages, attended district meetings, and earned recognition such as the Mabel Tracy plaque for outstanding junior unit in Americanism and child welfare.

Legion Hall Enteriag Annie Wittenmeyer Davenport Clermont Independence Knoxville Clarinda Woodward U.S.V.A Grenwood Hospital Glenwood Good Samaritan West Union Waukon Mabel Tracy Gold Star Euting - Weiner Louie Olson, Jr

Gospel Message Church Worship Times Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 lists morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m welcoming all attendees. Lester Lease is named as pastor.

Clermont Lester Lease

Lutheran Parish Holiday Schedule and Events

Pastor Joan D. Kronlokken outlines a series of church activities starting Friday July 11 with East church cleanup and July 13 morning services at East and West. The week includes Luther League Bible camp reports, church school July 13 to 16, Institute at Luther College, and West Mission Society on July 16 with hostess group led by Mrs Vernon Anderson.

Joan D. Kronlokken East Church East Luther League Thurch School Gangoers Luther College West Mission Society Howard Learn Aldora Anderson Jacob Wander Aubrey Guyer Theodore Loftsgard Robert Burrow Richard O. Olson Leo Griebenow Vernon Anderson

Church of the Saviour Episcopal Service Schedule

The Rev. Paul A. Clark presides as vicar with a series of Sunday services at 7:30 am. Holy communion on July 13. Morning prayer on July 20 and beyond through August 31. The schedule lists Trinity Sundays from VI to XII and St Bartholomew on August 24.

Church of the’Saviour Episcopal the Rev Paul A. Clark Trinity VI Trinity VII Trinity V Trinity Iz Trinity X Trinity XI Trinity XII Trinity

Methodist Church Union Service Notice

Union Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Pastor Donald T Caspers leading the Methodist Church service schedule announces a morning gathering for worship and study.

Donald T. Caspers Union

St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Listed

Rev Leo Sullivan pastor at St Peter's Church posts mass times on Sundays at 7 00 and 9 00 pm and daily hours are the same with confessions from 8 00 to 9 00 pm.

Change at St Peters New Pastor at St Peters Clermont

Rev Leo Sullivan named pastor of St Peters Catholic Church Clermont succeeding Rev Clair Drummy who moved to Chester after a year. Sullivan previously taught at Loras College and he announces a new schedule for masses and confessions.

Leo Sullivan Dutuque St. Peter's Catholic Church of Clermont Clair Drummy Chester Sullivan Loras College

Obituary of Anna Krueger

Anna Krueger daughter of Fred and Minnie Krueger was born in Bremer County July 19 1892 and died at the Postville Hospital July 2 after months of illness. Surviving are her daughter DeFrances and sister Amanda with multiple relatives noted. Services were held at Muehlethaler funeral home with Rev H R Schroeder officiating and local musicians.

Anna Krueger Fred Minnie Krueger Bremer County Postville Hospital Elgin Clermont DeFrances Amanda Muehlethaler H. R. Schroeder Selmer Erickson Edward Krueger Kenton Krueger

Anderson Reunion at Clermont Park Draws Extended Families

The Anderson reunion occurred July 6 at Clermont city park with 70 relatives present. Attendees included the Leslie Anderson and Tatro families, Gilbert and Emma Andersons, Milo Nelson, Clarence and Ronald Tatro, Halversons, John and Allan Andersons, Gena Anderson and Merle, Elgin residents, Postville families, Castalia Stee clan, Bedford Indiana kin, and others from Clermont and surrounding towns. Four children were born that year and two weddings took place. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Mary Tatro. the youngest, Duane Halver son. A business meeting re-elected old officers, followed by readings and instrumental music.

Anderson Clermont City Park Leslie Anderson Mary Tatro Roy Tatro Martin Anderson Gilbert Anderson Emma Anderson Milo Almer Nelson Clarence Tatro Ronald Clermont Albert Halverson Harold DeVere Helverson John Anderson Allan Anderson Gena ‘Anderson Merle Elgin Donald Anderson Burnell Anderson Alvin Buroden Fromm Postville Harlan Stee Castalia Geo. Lehroyer Deane Shupp Bedford Ind Duane Halverson

Sunday Visitors At Larson and Priest Homes

A sequence of Sunday visitors includes Henry Hje meng of Waucoma James Os of Waterloo Wil Cartin Gene Larson Kathinka Larson Frank Hogan Terry Hogan Calleen of Postville Kathryn Anderson and their children. Jacqueline Bakewell returned home after vacationing with Laverne Wersinger in Dubuque. Dr Wm Bockoven and Ruth spent the 4th of July with Martin Amundson and head to northern Minnesota for a two week vacation. Dr Bockoven completed a psychiatry residency and joins University Hospitals staff. Mrs Elsie Robinger of Waterloo visited her daughter and husband William Wednws. Callers Thursday included Mrs Arthur Scholt and family Mrs Dean Mitts and family and the Donald Kobinger family. Ian Ernest Halt Linda Mitts Mike and Randy Olson were Sunday dinner guests at Donald Larson's home.

Geo. WY Laverne Wersinger Dubuque Wm. Bockoven Ruth Martin Amundson Minnesota Bockoven Thas University Hospitals Elsie Robinger Waterloo

Tractor Accident Avert Serious Injury For Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor escaped serious injury after the tractor he drove at Will J. Nelson's lumber and saw mill tipped over. He was taken to Postville hospital for X rays but showed no broken bones and is recovering well.

Jim Taylor Will J. Nelson Postville Hospital

Busy Beavers 4 H Club Tour in Cedar Rapids

Twenty members along with leaders and mothers traveled June 30 to Cedar Rapids visiting Qua ker Oats Sanitary Farm Dairy WMT Paramount Building Voice of Iowa and Colonial Bakery. They had a picnic at Elms Park and supper at Bishops before returning home.

Busy Beavers 4-H Club Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats, Sanitary ,Farm Dairy WMT Paramount Building Voice of Iowa Colonial Bakery Elms Park Bishops Diane Frieden Donaline Larson Karen Olson Darlene Metzger Ruth Marion Bilden Vera Coffin Connie Kronlokken di Ann Bilden Carol Helgerson Jean Amundson LiMyra Anderson Kathleen Amundson Mar-garet Randine Sylvia Hanson Alyce Ocberg Karen Linda Cummings Lana Olson

New Addresses and Holiday Visits Reported

New address listed for Dr and Mrs Wm Bockoven at Box 63 Town City. Mr and Mrs Harry Cline dined with Fred Cline. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bear and Connie and Mrs Ruth Larson visited Ernest Schweinerus at Castalia. Ernie Lassig and W P Munnmanns stayed with family at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Jack Bush Maueren and John joined Gerald Dickey family at Fond du Lac Wisconsin and Milwaukee visits. Women's Service Club to meet July 15 at city park with a picnic. Guests invited.

Harry Cline Fred Cline Clarence Bear Connie Ruth Larson Ernest Schweinerus Castralia Ernie ‘Lassig W. P. Munnnmanns Lake Geneva Wis Jack Bush Maureen John Gerald Dickey Fond du Lac Milwaukee Women's Service Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beavers Richard Osterhus Donald Larson Lyle Olson Charles Selby Riverside Material Products Clermont, Iowa Farmers Savings Bank Merakor Federal Deposit Incnranea American Legion Auxiliary Avalon Laird Cline D' Ana Tracey Clear Lake D'Ana Camp Morrison Episcopal Church Max Reed Carroll Gospel Message Church Lutheran Parish St. Peter's Church St. Peters George Wreden Clara Helgerson Dorothy Helgerson Arthur Helgersons Schroeder Amanda Krueger Mesa Ariz Friends Fwudan Appelman James Ostalie Irene Ostalie Helmer Johnson Ossian Han Sandvold George Frieden Diane Rochester Dennis Olson St.Mary’s Hospital Gerald Kittleson Michael Randy Olson Abner Amundson Mervin Reierson Bernard Hanson Very Coffin James Olson Harry Amundson Mrs. Wm. Bockoven R. J., Box 63 Town City UFT Niees Elco Health FELCO Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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