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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
7
Special reports were delivered by Mrs Norman Letran and Mrs LaVerne Larson on the convention. Birthday guests included Mrs Al Larson and Mrs ae Helgern. Pastor Kronpad gave remarks as the gathering closed with prayers.
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club met at Janice Kamp's home on July 2. Members and mothers will ride a bus to Amana Colonies on July 17. A demonstration and frame finishing project will be shown at Carol, Margie, and Bonnie Swenson's home on August 1.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Mrs William Wede Hager and a Sunday reference. Details, full name, dates, and context are missing. no clear event or relation provided to form a complete summary.
A Miller family reunion at Clermont Park followed dinner by a brief business meeting. Officers for the coming year named Ann Baechler as president Evther Erickson as vice president Clarissa Miller as secretary and a full turnout of attendees including Selmer Erickson Beverly and Alyce Gelberg Louis and Joan Schutte Lyle and Carlton Krueger Harry Johnson Herbent Edwin Krueger Gee Durscher Karl Miller Leo Woods Willet Miller Paul Christian Edna Miller Clara Krueger Len Simek and Gary Gilson, all of Clermont Postville and surrounding area.
The Service Women's Club sponsored a Wednesday tour into Wisconsin visiting a race factory and a pet milk plant among other sites. The DeWees bus line from Oelwein carried 2% women, with Clermont residents and several guests from West Union Elgin and Postville on the trip.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow. Dorothy Helgerson of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Helgerson. Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittel son of Decorah were Sunday evening callers in the Irene Olson home.
Miss Arlene Schutte daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Schutte wed Sylvan Taylor son of Mr and Mrs James Taylor at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville Rev Charles E Witt officiated The couple will reside in Clermont following a reception for 250 guests Photos show lace gowns flowers and formal attire The bride who taught in Anamosa and will teach in Clermont this fall and the groom who runs a Sinclair service station in Clermont were showered with roses and well wishes
Linda Alderson and Jane Halverson spent the past week in the Eugene Butifer home at Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Milton Eide of West Union visited the Floyd Bergeson home Saturday evening. The Bergesons also hosted Dale Halverson Sunday. Lester Bergeson of Lawler and Floyd Bergeson attended dinner with the Alfred Bergesons Sunday. Clara Helgerson shared a Sunday dinner with Arthur Helgerson. Robert Lord of Rochester Minnesota visited Lena Wenger and her daughter in Elgin last Wednesday and Pauline Petratz of Elgin called there Monday. Lawrence White and family spent the weekend in Minneapolis with Jel, Selmer Erikson, Amanda rs, Eric Krueger, Mabel Waters, and Clara Helgerson. Friday Jessica DeFrancescr visited University Hospital in Iowa City. CARD OF THANKS I thank those who contributed to the Iowa Children’s Home Society. Clarion Township chair Mrs Clarion Olson. A. J. Lindberg hosted from Tuesday through Friday in Swenson home.
Elsie Marie Jerdee and Richard A Foerstner wed at West Clermont Lutheran Church in a 2:30 July ceremony. Rev Kronlokken officiated with Agnes Bilden at the organ, songs by Carol Ressler, and a cascade of white and blue floral decor. The bride wore Swiss organdy, rose motif gown with veil, and carried a white orchid bouquet. attendants wore blue and white accented dresses with blue hats. Family members and attendants from Amana and nearby towns attended.
A porch breakfast for Shirley Olson was hosted July 4 at Andine Vasby’s home with assisting hostess Mrs. Aldora Anderson. Guests included Orlando Loftsgard, Ole Loftsgard, Mary Olson, Elmer Olson, M. H. Moore, Veda Bergeson, Aulgar Paulson, Alma Anderson, L Mynra, Mary Bramdt of Postville, Mrs. Louis Olson, and Mrs. Arvey Berg. The group presented Miss Olson with a wool blanket.
Pastor John D Kronlukken leads joint East and West trustees meeting Thursday July 16 at the parsonage. July 19 services alternate between East and West churches with 7 30 p m Luther League. July 24 evening program features Awad Ismir speaking on Arab refugee issues sponsored by West Clermont Luther League.
A reception for 150 guests followed the ceremony in church parlors, with an evening reception at the bridegroom's parents’ home. After a two week honeymoon, Mr and Mrs Foerstner will reside at 215 North Riverside Drive Iowa City. The bride, a University of Iowa nursing graduate, was with Alpha Chi Omega and University Hospitals Iowa City. Myr Foerstner is a student in University of Iowa engineering.
John Shipton, 66, of Clermont, dies suddenly in West Union from a heart attack. World War I Navy veteran aboard USS Talbot. former oil salesman and long-time sand and gravel pit operator. Survived by wife Lenora Oldag Shipton and four sons John Wayne, Charlee Louis, George Franklin, Oran Frederick. several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral held July 8 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with interment in Clermont cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Morning worship at 10:45 a m. Evening Evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. A welcome to all. Pastor Lester Lease invites everyone to attend the Gospel Message Church for services and fellowship.
The Methodist Church announces worship led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers on Sunday July 19 with service at 8 00 a m.
Fr Jos A Sullivan pastor at St Peters Church held Mass at 7:00 and 9:00 a m with confessions on Saturdays. The piece lists visitors to homes, a Detroit to Mason City funeral attendance, and a card of thanks for condolences including Rev Kronlokken and Arthur Amundson among others.
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