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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

3

Clermont area gossip and family notices summary

Local Clermont notes report visits among Elmhurst and West Union families, weddings in Wellsburg, and kinship gatherings. Several birthdays celebrated with picnics and parties in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Spring Valley. Hospital returns, theater plans, and summer course enrollments noted amid community routines.

Proper and Early Diagnosis by a Qualified Veterinarian

A veterinary professional’s timely diagnosis is a cornerstone of livestock health programs. Early, accurate assessments help identify diseases, guide treatment, and protect herd productivity through proactive care.

Budget Estimate and Record of Filing by Fayette County Board

The Fayette County Iowa County Board of Education will meet Friday August 5 1955 at 730 pm at the Office of County Superintendent West Union to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1 1956. This follows Chapter 273 Code of Town creating a county school system.

County Board of Education Fayette County Iowa Co. Supt. West Union Penn

Community notices from Volga area church and socials

Last week items from Volga include Reverend Frank A Ureene teaching at Clear Lake camp and visitors from Volga church. Numerous dinners calls and visits across Randalia Garnaville Manchester and Beloit with Pardee family Brannon and Reynolds attending church services in Waucoma. The Good Will club Sunshine Club and Friendship Circle met with local families, birthdays celebrated, and a picnic at the State Park.

Frank A. Ureene Clear Lake Nancy Moats Lois Kitterman Volga Church A. R. Kunzmans John Duff Henrietta Cunningham Vi Reynolds Henry Holzer Allan Longmaier Lyle Lamphier Randalia Oscar Lamphier Sylvia Hank Lamphier Chris Fischer Elaine Garnaville Dean Pardee Harry Reynolds Viola Reynolds Chas. Meader Manchester H. O. Probert Walter Hays Albert Duff Beloit Wis Bess Lamp Duffs A. R. Kunzman N. M Waucoma Leonard Brannon Glen Brannon Elma Ray Brannon S. J Brophy College Phoenix Ariz Henrietta Cunnigham Clifford Brandt Arthie Bailey Morris Lamphier Fairbanks-Morse Co Mason City Glen Bloyers Spirit Lake Ray Little Ruth Mary Little Good Will Club Verneta Probert Mary] Little Margaret Shea Digie-Ryder Dubuque Ted Neuman Volga Presbyterian Mission Society Linda Smith Oaklin Probert

Local families share meals and visits this week

Len Hummel dined with the Clark Hummel home Sunday. Ray West and Roger Williams left for Bridgeport after a week with the Leroy Sloan family. Virgil Marquette and Linda Marquette joined the LeClair party for Sunday supper at the Les Wheeler home. Maxine Marie, born July 4 at McGregor hospital, was shown to visitors at Floyd Leuchtenmachers. Calls at Frank Oldfather’s included Mrs Stubbs and daughter, Mrs Glen Probert, Mrs Maude Meyers, and Mrs Ladewasser. A birthday gathering for Len Hummel occurred at the Wheeler home, and a picnic at Elkader park involved Merlin Nading family, Les Wheeler, and Linda Marquette. July 27 canning committee namedMdms R B Jones, Jack Goodin, Wascal Grocolski, Ralph Hansel, Robert Hines.

Laura Anderson West Union Joe Barley Kenneth Anderson Sheila Harold Amundson David Aanes Danny Baker Larry Larson Olin Knudsen Dale Harlan Bilden West Union Park Ernie Sampson Mason City John Sampson Ernie Colorado John Halverson, Jr Sharon Pine Bluffs Ark LaNora Halvorson T-Sgt Stanton Halvorson Cedar Rapids Ira Wright Des Moines Wright Perina Halvorson Harry Amundson Joe Baker Henry Amundson Warren Baker John Halvorson Perry McDonald Emil Josifels Ray Reierson Harry Gunderson G. Grimes Halvorson John’ Halvorson, Jr W. C. Harrington Waterloo Birthday Club Elmer Olson Fred Gordon Waverly Lucian Appelman Harriet Dugstad Evelyn Olson Dugstad Spring Valley Minn Robert Ernst Louis Klingman Santa Monica Calif Lena Peters Bill Cahalan St. Joseph's Hospital New Hampton Len Hummel Clark Maxine Marie McGregor Hospital Frank Oldfather Stubbs Colesburg Glen Probert Maude Meyers Ladewasser Elkader Les Wheeler Francis Wheeler Rosalie Kenneth Turner Clark Hummels Kirk Hicks Merlin Nading Linda Marquette Elkader Park

Marion family notes and visit sketches from local column

Jack Huebsch Tim Hurley and Lyle Jennings. Mrs Mary Goodin returned home from her daughter's in Marion where she was cared for after her husband's fire accident three months ago. She now is under care of Mrs Harry Boleyn. Mrs Vi Reynolds visited several local households including Mr and Mrs Enos Voshell and Mr and Mrs Walter Everitt Carry Davis Freida Adams Mrs Maud Wells and Mrs Mary Goodin. Maggie Boleyn visited Mr and Mrs George Olddather.

Jack Huebsch Tim Hurley Lyle Jennings Maggie Boleyn George ‘Olddather

Impossible feat of mind and mouth opening together

A striking claim describes the improbable ability to keep the mind and mouth open at once, framed as a curious and challenging mental and physical task. The note presents it as an unusual feat rather than a proven skill, inviting intrigue and speculation.

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Clermont Jay White Elmhurst Joe Brorby Wellsburg Donna Junker Junker Andrew Andersons Dan Dahmen Denver Colo Lorranne Crowe Nellie Carpenter LaVerne Carpenters Cedar Falls Clara Helgerson George Frieden John Durscher Gene Westcott W. G. Jennett Judy and Jerry Kansas City M. H. Moore Kenneth Amundson Amundson Ole Amundson Almer Morris Art Amundson Gordon Landsgard Bess Tschantz Danny Keister Madison Fred Cline Ladies’ Bridge Club Mae Esther Carlin Howard Boyle Guy Machow Walter Kohls Bob Mott George Paulson Clarissa Marilyn Paulson Harpers Ferry Riverside Walter Follett Bill Andres Jim Taylor Bonnie M. J. Blockhus Jerry Baird Jimmie Elmer Larson H. H. Follett Wil J. Nelson Kenton Krueger Kurtis Karen Amanda Buroden Millard Gisleson Steven Crider Andres Springfield Ohio Art Nelson, Jr Ray Chapman Osage Ricky Bobby Jon Chapman Larry Horan Wadena Horan Frances Rattis Wadena High School Joe Paulson Crissie Brady Paulson Aldora Anderson Upper Iowa University Boyle Russiter and Bierman Olive Mary Sammy Weimar Independence Theo Loftsgard Nels Nelson Isobel Nelson Filing County Board of Education A. S. Morse I. A Board of Edu Board of Education Volga News Sunshine Club Ann Hoppess Maryann Zwanziger Friendship ‘Circle Walter Boys Duane Jellings Sandra Martin Jackie Weidner Art Jellings Gary Jellings Linda Keith Oldfather Waukon State Park Canning Committee Mdms R. B. Jones Jack Goodin Wascal Grocolski Ralph Hansel Robert Hines R. T. Martin Postville M. F. Schlein Oak Drive Huebner Corner Lowa WPRE Prairie du Chien E. R. Withell L. R. Tappan Optometrist Elkader, Towa Leo & His Pioneers Andy Dall Ridgeriders of Fatah Anal Tna Ggpipenchan Muehlethaler Funeral Home Elgin, Tows FORD Bratiin Fred T. Cline Motor CO Clermont, Ia
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