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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1965

Page

7

Guests at Lester La Thome Thursday Attandance

Guests attended a Thursday gathering at Lester La Thome with Mrs Merle Alderson in attendance.

Lester la Thome Att Mrs. Merle Alderson

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn For Saturday Giveaway

The article lists numbers and winners for a Saturday night drawing with amounts of 30 and 10 bucks, including names like Jake Amies Mrs Ross James Olson and Mrs William Mie, noting presence or absence at the drawing. It references Memorial Day weekend activities and visits by several residents and guests from Waukon, Chicago, and nearby towns.

Jake Amies Ross James Olson William Mie

Yadies Aid Society Meets at Olson Home

The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Olson. Members discussed library shelving needs and urged attendance. A tax check of $102.69 and $200.74 was received by the Pine board. Mrs. Griebenow joined. The book The Secret World of Kids by Art Linkletter was reviewed by Mrs. L. Olson.

Ladies “Aid “Sociéty Biiner Olson Olson Shelvin Rew Staak Pines Board Oo Griebenow Art Linkletter L. Olson

Nancy Williams Feted at Bridal Shower Saturday

Mrs Laverne Swenson entertained at a bridal shower Saturday evening at Mrs Svelyn Olson home honoring Miss Nancy Williams bride elect. Robert Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Nelson attended. Guests included Mrs Hubert Cummings Mrs Lyle Aenes Mrs Elliott Olson and others. Refreshments in bridal colors were served.

Laverne Swenson Svelyn Olson Nancy Williams Robert Nelson Nelson Elliote Olson Ance Petro William Nelson Jr Hubert Cummings

Visitors gather for Friday and Sunday visits

Mrs. Dwaine Palas Luana and Clara Peterson visited Friday afternoon at Mrs Gilbert Anderson The Raymond Frieden family were guests Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs Enoch Mork Postville

Dwaine Palas Luana Clara Peterson Gilbert Anderson Raymond Frieden Enoch Mork Postville

Woodland Study Club Meeting From Maryland Visit Notes

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday at the home of Anderson with 18 members present. A program included scripture from Romans chapter 12, readings from Little Kids Dictionary and Apron Strings, and several contests judged by Laverne, Sven Erhardt, and Mrs. Jenezes. Next meeting is set for June 8 at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr.'s home.

Woodland St Anderson Ory Mi Loward Sopie van Mie Hill Nasby William Burrow Laverne Mae Sven Erhardt Jenezes Doward Ae Ees Roy Swenson Vernon, Anderson Millard Nelson Jr

Reunion Picnic Planned at Dover No. 6 Rural School

A reunion picnic is being planned at the Dover No. 6 rural school on Sunday June 13. Serving will begin about one o'clock. We hope to have many graduates and former teachers attend the event.

Dover No. 6

Moving to New Address Miss Marlene Neuhring

Mrs Emily Amundson of Monona spent a long weekend in the home of her laughter Mr and Mrs Ames Sheila and Sharnell Helgerson visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Heath Postville A going away party for Marlene Neuhring was held at the Neuhring home Those present included Mr and Mrs Sig Hope and family Carl Ramaker and family RoseAnn Schneider John Schultz and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Schultz Marlene left Friday for Independence to work at a local supermarket Also Inga Larson Mrs Lena Wolfs and Anna West Union joined in dinner and a party for Petra Osland Alfred Miller and Mr and Mrs Joe Miller and family of Oelwein were Sunday guests of Agnes Kneeland

Emily Amundson Monona Ames Sheila Sharnell Helgerson Henry He Postville Marlene Neuhring Orville Neuhring Sig Hope Carl Ramaker Fardly RoseAnn Schneider John Schultz Wilbur Schultz Marlene Independence Lars Osland Chester LeRoy Minn Lena Wolfs Anna West Union Inga Larson Inga Evenson Harley Millard Larson Petra Osland Alfred Miller Joe Miller Oelwein Agnes Kneeland

Showers For Karen Olson Bride Elect In Monona

Miss Karen Olson wife to be of David Frieden was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs. Howard Kluss home in Monona with co hostesses Mrs. Emily Amundson. Attendants included many Olson and Amundson family members and friends. A kitchen shower followed on Tuesday June 1 at Mrs. Almer Amundson s home with a large gathering, games, contests and gift opening ending with lunch.

Karen Olson David Frieden Howard Kluss Monona Emily Amundson Floyd Frieden JoNell Jessie Lee Ames Olson Richard Olson Richard Meyer Elliott Olson Gertrude Larson Sophie Vasbey Oliver Larson Ramona Lenee LaVern Larson Ann Lois Barbara Sheila Jody Jerry Trudo Almer Amundson Mdims Alvin Halverson Julia Landsgard Quinton Olson Norman Amundson Wayne Amundson Esther Erickson Roger Amundson Orville Berg Merrill Gunderson Gerhard Halvorson Arthur Helfergen Ewald Lyngaas Hir Lyngaas Floyd Brieden Millard Bilden Tilpher Biden Clarence Amundson Gene Soebakken Dianne Frieden

Towns and Country Club Meets at Mrs Swenson Home

The Towns and Country Boy Club met on Wednesday May 26 at Mrs Car Swenson’s home with 12 members present and two guests Pastor and Mrs Roger Peterson. Devotions featured a favorite Bible verse and the meeting closed with a Be Club Collect. A Club picnic for members and families was set for Sunday June 13 at Clermont City Park, with Pastor Peterson in charge of the program and lunch served by the hostess.

Country Boy Club Car Swenson Henry Vallets Roger Peterson Clermont City Park The America

Clermont Lutheran Summer Activities and Obits

East and West Clermont churches outline June events from ALCW programs to confirmation services and summer schedule changes. Notes include births, callers, visitors, and social mentions across Clermont, Cedar Falls, Charles City, and surrounding area.

Public Library Receives Free Children Books for Summer

Clermont Public Library reports a donation of zero dollars in children's books from Des Moines Traveling Library to be used during the summer months. The library association urges local children to read these books while they are available in the library.

Clermont Public Library Des Moines The Library Association

Stamp Winners Fi Nemes Draw For Scene And Stamps

Stamp winners for this week include Mrs. Reuben Butikofer Mrs. Har Gunderson Mrs. Edward Jaeger Mrs. Irene Olson and Mrs. Frank Nims Jr Contest prizes were given away this week at the A-Save Stone event without further details.

Fi Nemes Reuben Butikofer Har Gunderson Edward Jaeger Irene Olson Frank Nims, Jr

West Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet at Church

West Clermont Junior Lutherans met on Wednesday evening at the church. The meeting opened with group singing and prayers, followed by discussion on early Lutherans in North America. Members attended in groups with ten to fifteen present and lessons led by Mrs. Clarence Kittleson and others.

West Clermont Marie Buckdasher John Kittleson North America Bethel Clarence Kittleson Elaine Thorson Nelson Zane Staton Wes Pete Roger Peterson Diane Clark Texas

William Larrabee Visited Clermont on May Saturday

William Larrabee an attorney from Los Angeles visited Clermont on Saturday May 29. The trip recalls his departure from Clermont in 1928. Also noted are Memorial Day visits by Mr and Mrs Jack Horan and family and Dick Horan of Waterloo to Agnes Kneeland, and Cliff J Olson visiting Monday evening at the Lyle Olson home.

William Larrabee Clermont Larrabee Los Angeles Jack Horan Dick Horan Waterloo Agnes Kneeland Cliff J. Olson Lyle Olson

Worship Service Schedule and MYF Meeting Notes

A church notice lists worship at 7 46 am on Sunday June 6 with Jy MYF meeting at 6 30 pm Sr MYF Wu at T30. The fragmentary text confirms planned service and youth group gatherings though some details are unclear.

Jy. My.f Sr. Myf

May Crowning at St Peter’s Catholic Church

Following the 8:00 mass at St. Peter's Church, grade school children crowned the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven. Eighth graders Sharon Martin and Junanne Bakewell placed the wreath while children sang, organist Mrs. Gerald Fassbinder accompanied. Certificates of promotion from the Catechetical School were presented by Father Currier.

St. Peter's Catholic Church Sharon Martin Junanne Bakewell Gerald Fassbinder Father Currier

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