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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
7
The Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service held its regular meeting at the Lubke home Monday evening July 11. Mrs. H A Lubke was assisted by Mira Emil Schneider as hostesses, with Mrs. Gerald Gutcher in attendance.
The Priscilla Working Band produced a tape recording at its July 6 meeting wishing Mrs. Mary Tatro a happy birthday. Pastor and Mrs. John Kronlokken delivered the tape to the Tatro home that evening and played it for her.
The Methodist Church reports no service of worship this Sunday July 24. Pastor Donald T. Caspers notes the cancellation affects all regular worship activities and invites parishioners to stay informed about any rescheduling.
WMr and Mrs James Anderson along with Mrs Clarence Kittelson and others attended the wedding of Jean Marie Johnson to Charles Glen Haynes at Calvary Baptist Church on July 11 in Cedar Rapids. Relatives from Postville Wildwood Clermont and Manchester joined festivities and meals followed at homes of Archie Johnson and William McClarkin. Local travelers later attended a Milwaukee ballgame and fishing trips occurred as residents kept social plans. Herman Johnson of Wildwood returned home after a week visiting family.
The General Committee of the Dairy Days met Thursday evening and finalized plans for the August 13 and 14 event. Committees named include Finance led by Eugene Robison, Advertising led by Larry Cline, Concessions led by Fred Cline, P A System led by Rey Kronlokken, Buttermilk led by L Lehman, Dance led by Fred Cline, and Police led by L T N Olson. Chairmen will contact their committee members to organize details.
Barbara Theis departed last week for California to spend a two week vacation.
A birthday dinner was hosted at the Anderson home honoring Harvey and Larry Anderson. Guests included Walter Follett Carolyn Swenson Roy Swenson Bob Carol Margie Bennie Vernon Anderson Barbara Marlene A J Lindberg Alden Anderson and family Millard Nelson Jr and family La Verne Swenson Ricky Merlin Chapman Alden Anderson and Harvey Anderson.
The Grand Meadow Study Club held its annual picnic for members and families at the Elkader fair grounds on Sunday July 17. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Frieden and Donna, Mr and Mrs Martin Amundson and family, Mr and Mrs Lyle Aanes and family, Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr and children, Mr and Mrs Orville Berg and Marvin, Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson and family, Mr and Mrs Ames Olson, Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngaas and Lissie Howden, Mr and Mrs Selmer Erickson, Alyce Oelberg, Joan Gunderson, Peter Bidd en and Mr and Mrs Carman Swenson.
Mrs John Yauslin won a jackpot drawing held Saturday evening and was present to receive a prize of 80 dollars. A want ad offered a selling opportunity associated with the event.
The American Legion Auxiliary met July 2 at the Legion Hall with hostesses Mrs. Roy Swenson and Mrs. Aulger Paulson. Reports included secretary’s annual, Girls State letter from Carol Swenson, and 13 dozen cookies sent to Annie Wittenmyer Home. Officers installed by Mrs. Fred Cline included President Andine Vasbey and Publicity set. Committees named for year with numerous members and roles. Senior members pledged $2 for food at Dairy Day Stand. August cookie committee led by Mrs. William Nelson. August hostesses listed.
About sixty relatives and friends gathered at the West Union fair grounds Sunday for a picnic dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Klinger of Lodi California. They have been house guests of Herb Martin a cousin of Mr. Klinger. They left for home Monday via Montana and Oregon. Mrs. Martin came from Elkhorn Wisconsin for the weekend at home and to attend the reunion held for the Lawrence Klingers.
A short note highlights a large bell rotating on its taxes, reflecting a quirky public finance topic. The item notes a novelty feature tied to local taxation discourse and civic humor.
The Fayette County Feed Service held its grand opening last Saturday July 16 with about 375 people in attendance. Prize winners included Melmac dishes Nutrena Mills Inc Eskimo electric fan Murphy's products Caswell Pig Grip and other items. winners may pick up prizes at the Fayette County Feed Service office.
The regular Sheehan-Olson Post No. 375 meeting on Monday July 11 at the Legion Hall opened with Commander Palmer presiding. Minutes were read and approved. Dale Hoopman reported on Boy State. Officers elected: Commander John C Halvorson Vice Commander Lawrence Fritz Adjutant Clarence Amlandson Finance Officer Lloyd Meier Historian Douglas Guyer Chaplain Lee Palmer Service Officer Walter Follett. Roger Amundson won a $7.50 door prize. lunch served by Howard Johnson and movies shown by Henry Follett.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish announces events at West and East Clermont. Pastor Kronlokken leads services on July 21 with guest Reverend Elrnd Nesser from Decorah. Aase Haugen home incorporation transfer ceremonies and East Clermont Luther League annual play with ice cream follow in the evening. hostesses listed.
The East Clermont Mothers' Club annual picnic took place Sunday noon July 17 at the church. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. John Kronlokken and family Almer Amundson Bernard Hanson and their families Orvin Olson and girls Laverne Reisner and family Norris Reigon Rick and Renee Charles Thorson Cheryl Eugene Thorson and Mrs Hubert Cummings and family plus Mrs Dale Pettit and family from Charles City.
Norman Lehan and family Carl Wilmer family Millard Bil den family Glen Binny Gerald Fassbinder Harvey Anderson Don Lamborn Torvald Thompson and Ray Suckow helped place hay for Gerald Schneider while he was ill. The ladies assisted Mrs. Schneider with meals.
Confessions Saturday evening at 9:00 and 9:00. Masses are scheduled for 7 a.m and 9 a.m, with confession times listed for the evening at 9:00.
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