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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
7
Church listings show Friday and Saturday events with evening times, and Sunday masses at 7 and 9 AM. Indicates parish activities at St Peter's Catholic Church with morning services and a Friday afternoon or evening observance.
East Clermont Junior Lutherans held their last meeting at East Church on May 1. The event featured a Mother’s Day program with carnations for mothers. Readers included Luann Sehne jer and Sharon Helgerson, while grades 2 through 5 performed. Members honored oldest mother and those with many grandchildren.
The Town and Country Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. John Buke Deveions home with fifteen members present led by Arthur Amundson. Welcome gifts were noted for Ila and others, and Mrs. Weldon assisted host Swenson with lunch valued at eight dollars.
Fragmented text shows a drawing event with entries including Dolores Bennett, Clarence Amundson, Hanydson, Arleen Olson, and prize amounts of 10 dollars each. It notes Saturday June 3 and mentions an $80 prize.
Patti Gundersarr and other leaders promote Girls State activities during State Day. The release highlights sessions, leadership roles, and aims to inspire participation across multiple levels and communities.
The article outlines summer eligibility for PeeWees Midgets and sixth seven and eight graders moving to Little League. It notes a Red Cross swimming program after a period of unsuccessful efforts and Clermont swimmers with practice schedules in mornings for baseball and afternoons for swimming, plus contact details to resolve questions.
A compact notice invites readers to use the Want Ads to find results and connect with sellers buyers and services. The message emphasizes practical listings and quick access to opportunities through the newspaper’s classified pages.
Numerous families from Castalia, Postville, Decorah, and surrounding towns hosted gatherings to celebrate Valley High graduates. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Merle Alder, Mrs Annette Vo, Mr and Mrs Lester Jar, the Gr Favelle and Green families, and many others with luncheon and home receptions following graduation events.
Mr and Mrs Jack Halverson honored their daughter Sharon at the eighth grade graduation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson, Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson, and Dean with the Thorson family. Lyle Gunderson and family hosted a luncheon for Kathleen’s graduation with guests such as Harry Gunderson Wayne Gilson Fran Hoopman David Roberts and Nancy. The Susan graduation luncheon followed by the House and Durscher families and others. Continued to Page 6.
The May 20 ceremony at a Rochester church united Miss Dean and Mr Olson in a formal wedding officiated by a pastor named Barber. Attendants included family members, with a reception in the church parlor and a five tier cake. The bride, a Pastville High School graduate now at Aten Memorial School, wore a jewel neck dress with an A line silhouette. The groom, a Valley native employed at John Deere Waterloo, served in the military. Rehearsal dinner hosted by the Olson family preceded the event.
A Tuesday afternoon birthday party honoring Louise Bilden was held at her home. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Johnson and several neighbors. absent were Mrs. Harry Gunderson, Mrs. Lyle Gunderson, and Mrs. Karl Miller who sent gifts. A gift was given and a picnic lunch followed.
Beckie Sue Brees was baptized Sunday morning May 28 at East Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor Roger Peterson. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs Norris Reierson. Relatives hosted a reception with Pastor and Mrs Roger Peterson and Beckie’s relatives attending afternoon and evening gatherings.
The Aulger Paulsons express gratitude for the gift and entertainment provided last week at school. They thank all participants and note the appreciation from Mr and Mrs. Paulson.
A fragmented report notes a gathering of Clermont County cousins with various demonstrations and culinary dishes. The text references a rice demonstration, a collection by Mrs Jasat Mis, and mentions different kinds of herbs and meats showcased by attendees.
Brief notice notes a forthcoming marriage involving Ms Vansny Moe and Rie B Se, with unclear dates or locations due to fragmented OCR text.
Leslie Cusen and A Olsen return from Viet Nam and will report to Fort Belvoir for remaining Army service months. The Galton Mack family joined Mar Tow Lands in Arlington for Jed Lewis’s birthday dinner with relatives and friends.
A community committee outlines events for Larrabee Appreciation Days including revelries, booster hosted activities, and ticket sales. Kangare Cerri will preside at the headquari pen as preparations continue for the celebration.
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