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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1964

Page

7

Anderson Family Reunion Held at Clermont Park

The Anderson family reunion, held Sunday at Clermont city park, drew 11 families with members from Elgin Demark and West Union. Eldest attendee was Mrs. Bartink Anderson. youngest Roger Kittelson. Officers elected included James Anderson and Merle Anderson. The 1965 reunion is set for the second Sunday in July at the Clermont park.

Anderson Clermont City Park Merle Andeson Eric Gena Anderson Elgin Gene Jan Ross Demark Merle Anderson Will J Clermont Martin Anderson

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance for Auto and Liability Risks

Grinnell Mutual announces renewal of reinsurance for auto, business locations and all liability risks. Company broadens coverage terms for commercial policies and continues to back small and mid sized firms with comprehensive risk protection. Renewed capacity supports policyholders across multiple sectors and regions.

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance

Monroe Reunion Held at West Union Fairgrounds

The 14th annual Monroe reunion was held Sunday in West Union with a noon picnic. Ninety one attendees were present. the farthest traveled was Duane Gutcher of Cedar Rapids. Brenda Kay Monroe, two weeks old, was the newborn granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Monroe. Six births were reported. Next year’s committee includes Mrs. Howard Hawley, Ossian. Mrs. Allan Monroe, Monona. Mrs. Adrian Kleppe, West Union. and Mrs. Henry Thornton, Warkon, with the reunion planned for Lions Park in West Union on the last Sunday in July.

Monroe West Union Fairgrounds Duane Gutcher Cedar Rapids Pear Westate Brenda Kay Monroe Allen Monroe Monona Howard Hawley Ossian Allan Monroe Adrian Kleppe West Union Henry Thornton Warkon Lions Park

Riverside Club Meeting Details and August Dinner Plan

The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Laura Sison's home with eight members and three visitors Mrs. Helen Mark Mrs. Howard Boyle and Mrs. Ruth Brorby. Members shared favorite TV programs and a scripture reading was given by Mrs. LaVilla Rowland. An August family supper was planned for August 9 at Humphrey Dairy in West Union. Prizes were awarded in two contests to Mrs. Howard Boyle Mrs. Emma Olson Mrs. Clarion Olson and Mrs. Martin Anderson. A door prize went to Mrs. Ernest Peterson. Next gathering set for September 23 at Mrs. Clarion Olson's home.

Riverside Club Laura Sison LaVilla Rowland Humphrey Dairy West Union Helen Mark Howard Boyle Ruth Brorby John Yauslin Emma Olson Clarion Olson Martin Anderson Ernest Peterson

Entertains Bridal Party After Wedding Rehearsal

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wander hosted a buffet luncheon at their home Saturday evening after the wedding rehearsal for their daughter Linda and Jerry Anderson. Guests included Pastor and Mrs. Roger Peterson, Marilyn and Mardene David, Veryle and Julie Dwells, George Wander and family, Cletus Wander, Arthur Amundson and Bruce, Gerald Jacobson and family, Keith Wander, Clarence Buckdasher and family, Elmer Butikofer, Gene Wander, Jack Allen and Lynn, all from Cedar Rapids Decorah Castalia and Mason City areas.

Joseph Wander Linda Jerry Anderson Roger Peterson Marilyn Anderson Mardene David Cedar Rapids Veryle Anderson Julie Leigh Keith Wander Clarence Buckdasher Elmer Butikofer Elgin Gene Wander Jack Allen Lynn Mason City

Mrs Almer Nelson and Others Visit Olson Home

Mrs Almer Leo Nelson Mrs Jessie Guyer and Mrs Harold Guyer called Wednesday afternoon in the Richard Olson home.

Almer Leo Nelson Jessie Guyer Harold Guyer Richard Olson

Clermont Commercial Club Minutes July Meeting

The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday evening July 26 with 14 members. Leo Griebenow presided as vice president. last meeting minutes were approved. The group discussed paying band players 10c per performance at Clermont, to be paid at the final park concert. The secretary announced a Justice of Peace and temporary police, via American Legion and Club efforts with Town Council. The club planned action on wild driving and adjourned after no further business.

Clermont Commercial Club Leo Griebenow Clermont Leo Woods Will J. Nelson Park American Legion Commercial Club W. C. Follett

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn for Saturday Bucks

The sequence lists numbers and prize amounts with names such as Knute Solheim and Mrs Normal Olson as present, plus other draws for 80, 60, 16, and 10 dollar prizes. Some entries note absence of winners and misreads.

Knute Solheim Okken Normal Olson Riessete Ieee Awing Grill

Arizona Picnic at West Union page of summer social news

The Arizona picnic at West Union Fairgrounds drew many visitors including couples from West Union Fayette Brandon Earlville Oelwein Postville and Albuquerque New Mexico. Attendees listed include Ted Loftsgard Jerry Spencer Craft Don Henry Clint Humphrey Melvin Olson Elmer Grafenberg John Drewes Charles Miller Rulifson Orr Bigelow Chittenden Frieden Helgerson Kittelson Mes sler Waters Wettleson Severn Neuhring Osterhus and others during the annual wintering gathering with next year planned at the same site.

Arizona West Union Fairgrounds West Union Ted Loftsgard Jerry Spencer Clermont John Craft Don Henry Clint Humphrey Melvin Olson Elmer Grafenberg Henry Davis Peter Kraft Oelwein Gerhard Halverson Postville Peter Borland Alburquque New Mexico

Amundson Reunion Held Sunday

The Amundson reunion was held Sunday July 26 with a program of devotions, singing, readings, and a vocal trio. Officers elected included Harry Amundson as president and Marion Loftsgard as vice president. Five births, one death, and one marriage were reported. A large picnic followed with many Amundson and related families listed as attendees.

Amundson Clermont City Park Ames Olgan Brenda Landsgard Janet Pauline Amundson Kenneth Anerson Doreen David Winter Jesus Loves Me Ames Olson Norris Reierson Roger Amundson Clarence Amundson Oliver Larson Harry Amundson Marion Loftsgard Howard’ Kluss Gene Soebakken Oscar Levi Laurence Naylor Norman _Amundson Mark Patty Julee Roger Peterson Miri Kari Kent Martin Amundson Joseph Milo Gisleson Gunda Gisleson Wayne Amundson Larry Linda Arthur Amundson Diane Elaine Pauline Brian Bruce Mervin Heierson Kenneth Amundson Kevin Kurtis Rochelle Roxanne Leslie Ricky Renae Morris Amundson David Steven Almer Amundson Richard Joe Baker Henry Amdson Gordon Landsgard Brenda Gary Daryl Alan Oscar Bratlein Genevieve Anderson Louise Vick Theo. L. Loftsgard Kenneth Anderson Otto Gisleson Emily Amundson Richard Neumann Clarend Amundson LaVerne Larson Richard Vagts

Clermont Lutheran Parish Announces August Services

East side schedules note August 2 communion at 8 30 a m. August 6 at 2 p m. Hostesses listed for Luther League program. West side reports July 30 confirmation class and August 2 communion at 10 a m. August 5 1 p m ALCW Esther Circle program chaired by Mrs. Amundson.

East James Olson Millard Bilden Millard Gisleson Ole Reierson Orvin Reierson Quinton Ol‘son The Luther League ALCW Esther Circle Harry Amundson

Klingman's Clothes Shop July sale ends soon

Store-wide July sale at Klingman's Clothes Shop offers savings on apparel. Act now to snag discounts before the event ends.

Klingman’s Clothes Shop

Clermont Comets Meet Hygrade Picnic Highlights

The Clermont Comets 4-H Club gathered for a regular meeting at the Rowland home with eighteen members. Marilyn Anderson won first in the judging contest, followed by a tie for second between Leon Dibble and Ed McNeil, and Dean Anderson in fourth. Plans for fair decorations and a Dubuque 4-H tour were made, with discussion on showing at the Decorah District Black and Annie show in August. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Rowland. Separately, the annual Hygrade Foods picnic for employees and families occurred July 26 at the Larry Boyer farm near Postville, with many Clermont Elgin area residents in attendance.

Clermont Comets Everett James David Rowland Marilyn Anderson Leon Dibble Ed McNeil Dean Anderson Dubuque Decorah Rowland Larry Boyer Postville Clermont- Elgin Carl Ramaker Orville Neuhring Ray Frieden Burdette Sebastian Michele Dean Mitts Orlan Tague William Pfister Frank Woodson Ernest ‘ Mn Sheila and Sharnell Rand Lyle’ Olson Mite Randy Leslie Jones Leslie Ann Kermit Peterson

Kenneth Schroder In Honors Program Gain

Kenneth Schroder son of Mr and Mrs Archie Schroder traveled to S C I Cedar Falls to take placement tests and plan his fall schedule He is one of 20 chosen from 1100 applicants for the Honors program at the college He won the Alumni Scholarship of 100 and a Student Aid Scholarship of 240 for 1964 1965 and the full four year term provided requirements are met A 1964 graduate of Postville Community High School

Kenneth Schroder Archie Schroder S.C.I. Cedar Falls Ken Postville Community High School

Stamp Winners Named in Free Gold Bond Draw at Leo's U Save

Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save Store this week include Mrs Archie Schroder, Mrs Clarence Kittelson, Mrs Robert Burrow, Mrs Art Amundson and Mrs Art Olson.

Leo's U-Save Archie Schroder Clarence Kittelson Robert Burrow Art Amundson Art Olson

Larson-Dunlap Engagement Planned for August Wedding

Mr and Mrs George O Larson announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Don Dunlap son of Mr and Mrs Don Dunlap of Independence. Miss Larson is employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company of Independence and her fiancé works at Dunlap Motors in Independence. An August 22 wedding is planned.

George O. Larson Karen Don Dunlap Independence Miss Larson Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Dunlap Motors

Auxiliary Dept Convention Attendees and Honors

Mrs Lee Palmer Mrs Justin Baker and Mrs Louis Olson attended the annual American Legion Auxiliary Department Convention held July 23 and 24 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Certificates of Service as Volunteers on the Home Front were presented to Mrs Gordon Hoopman and Mrs Louis Olson. Sheehan Olson Unit reserved a meritorious service certificate for meeting all financial requirements for 1964.

Lee Palmer Justin Baker Louis Olson American Legion Auxiliary

Bridal Shower Held for Linda Wander at West Clermont

Mrs George Wander and Mrs Phillip W Tr hosted a kitchen and pound shower honoring bride elect Linda Wander at West Clermont Lutheran Church dining room Monday evening July 20. Twenty four guests attended with games and contests and prizes awarded to the bride to be.

George Wander Phillip W Tr Linda Wander West Clermont Lutheran Church

Chosen to Sing in Billy Graham Crusade

Elsie Nelson of Council Bluffs formerly of West Union and Clermont visits relatives in Clermont Manchester and Eldorado She completed a five week training in Council Bluffs and was chosen with 40 members to sing in a 2000 voice choir in the Billy Graham Crusade in Omaha Nebraska September 4 to 13 She conducts Home Missionary work in rest homes and has taught ten years at Jackson Rest Home This is an extension class from Valley View Baptist Church at Council Bluffs

Elsie Nelson Council Bluffs West Union Clermont Clara Larson Manchester Eldorado Omaha Nebraska Nelson Jackson Rest Home Valley View Baptist Church

One Race Of ig jae i Fall Dress Made Of t Kling Man's Lines Shop

A fragmented OCR item notes a race or fashion line involving ig jae i fall dress and a Kling man’s lines shop. Readable elements hint at a product or event but specifics are unclear. Missing dates or places prevent fuller attribution.

Ig Jae T Klingman’s Lines Shop

Methodist Church Picnic Set For City Park Date

The Methodist Church invites all members and their families to a picnic at City Park on August 2 at 6 30 PM.

Methodist Church

Circle Martha Met Wednesday at the church

Mrs Elmer Olson led Circle Martha on Wednesday afternoon July 22 at the church with Mrs William Wede as hostess. There were several members and one guest, Mrs Burdette Sebastian, present. Mrs Clarence Kitterson conducted the Bible Study.

Martha Elmer Olson William Wede Burdette Sebastian Clarence Kitterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elliott Olson Kevin and Brende Kathy Olson Mike Schori Richard ‘Meyer Victor Sebastian Follett Insurance Laura Olson Armek Clermont Comm Cliff J. Olson George Frieden Donna Clara Helgerson Henry Kittelson E. K. Mark Harry Helgerson Irene Olson Jack Messler Gene Waters Robert Wayne Wettleson Kimberly Frank Severn Jim Neuhring Paul Frick Wanda Osterhus Everning Lyle Olson Hygrade Auxiliary Dept Billy Graham Crusade Galen Mack Alfred Barrack Arlington M. H. Moore Clear Lake Keith Carlson Ankeny R. S. Mack Fayette Charles Thorsqn Cheryl Enoch Mark Elmer Easler Rochester Minn Agnes Gilson Willis Schultz Craig Marion Wayne Gilson Franklin Olson Waterloo Olivia, Olson Aee Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Karl Miller Chermont Aepocenting Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Compa Towa Felco Supreme Mineral Hays Felcoj
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