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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1963

Page

8

Wander Leaves for Army Service Picnic Held at Wander Home

Relatives gathered at the Phillip Wander home Sunday for a farewell picnic dinner in honor of Jerry Wander who leaves for Army service on June 5. The gathering included many members of the Wander family and friends such as Jacob Wander and Mrs. Joe Wander, Roy Halverson, Nels Ivergon, George Pulfer, Lavern Schweinerus, James Warder, Lavilla Rowland, Emma Gordon, Richard Griebenow, Leo Griebenow and others.

Phillip Wander Home Jerry Wander Jacob Wander Hese Preentarene Joe Wander Roy Halverson Nels Ivergon Steven Jerry George Pulfer Lavern Schweinerus John Wander James Warder George Wander Lavilla Rowland Emma Gordon Richard Griebenow Lana Leo Griebenow Leon

Mrs M H Moore Hosts Ladies Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs M H Moore hosted a Ladies Bridge Club event last week featuring a bridge session and dinner at Betty's Cafe, with attendees enjoying a social evening and polite conversation.

M.H. Moore Aioe Bridge UK

Dugstad 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Iowa

Evelyn Olson Gene Schrader Weldon Orth LaVerne Swenson and Dave Smith attended a Saturday dinner at Club in Charles City Iowa honoring Mr and Mrs Donald Dugstad on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Surprise party for Mrs A Molokken observed in May

Mrs Dale Seitz hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother Mrs Andrew Molokken on Friday May 24. Attendees included Mrs Inga Everson Mrs Lena Wolfs Mrs Elmer Osmundson Otto Wolfs Howard Mark Victor Guyer Leo Wolfs Scotty Seitz and Rodney Seitz. Mrs Molokken received many gifts and a suit or sport coat for Dee was suggested for Father's Day from Kingman’s Clothes Shop.

Dale Seitz Andrew Molokken Mdms Inga Everson Lena Wolfs Elmer Osmundson Otto Wolfs Howard Mark Victor Guyer Leo Wolfs Scotty Rodney Seitz Molokken

Helgerson’s son from Okinawa on 30 day leave ailing at home

Helgerson, son of K and Helgerson, returned from Okinawa after 18 months overseas. He is listed as on 30 day leave and is reportedly ailing at his home.

Helgerson Okinawa

Former Resident Visits Clermont

Oliver Carroll and his wife from Rancho Cordova California visited Clermont on Saturday along with Mrs Emma Car alanabe Verla, recalling they formerly lived with Mr and Mrs Torgerson about forty years ago. The current home is owned by Mrs Emma Gunderson.

Oliver Carroll Rancho Cordova Calif Emma Canerinabe Hint Carroll Torgerson Pee Mart Emma Gunderson Carroll Rancho, Cordova

De Sales Graduates Named at Central Catholic High School

Thursday evening May 30 marked the commencement exercises for 57 graduating seniors at De Sales Central Catholic High School. The class includes students from six area parishes with St. Peter's of Clermont contributing four graduates: Jacquelyn Bakewell, Donald Bodensteiner, Pennie Kelly, and Gary Jolf.

de Sales Central Catholic High School St. Peter's of Clermont Jacquelyn A. Bakewell Donald E. Bodensteiner Pennie M. Kelly Gary Jolf

Morks Attend Omaha Commencement and Galloway Family Visit

Mr and Mrs E K Mork visited in the E S Galloway home in Omaha Nebraska from Thursday to Sunday and attended Westside High School graduation Friday evening. Granddaughter Ann Galloway graduated in a class of 287 and won a four year scholarship to the State College of Wayne Nebr and the University of Nebr Regents scholarship plus a three week music scholarship at Lincoln Neb which she will attend in June.

E. K. Mork E. S. Galloway Omaha Nebr Westside High School Ann Galloway State College of Wayne University of Nebr Lincoln, Hebe

Remember Father June 16 with pift from Klingman's Clothes Shop

Remember Father on June 16 as Klingmans Clothes Shop offers a gift with purchase promotion. The notice highlights a special event in which shoppers receive a pift with clothing purchases, inviting families to visit the store for Father’s Day items.

Klingman’s Clothes Shop

Bridal Shower for Nadine Upton in Clermont

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Nadine Upton of Clermont was held Tuesday evening at the Elgin Lutheran Church parlors. Seventy nine guests attended and gifts were given. Hostesses were Kay Miller Karen Cummings Marcia Metzger and Morthy Meisner. The note mentions Nadine Upton and Russell West were married June 1 and will reside on the Mrs Ruth Larson farm on the river road west of Clermont.

Elgin Lutheran Church Nadine Upton Clermont Miss Upton Kay Miller Karen Cummings Marcia Metzger Morthy Meisner Russell West Ruth Larson River Road

Riverside Club Meeting At Mrs Bob Mott Home

The Riverside Club met at the Mrs Bob Mott home on May 1 with nine members answering toll call by listing favorite meat dishes. Contests led by Mrs L T N Olson awarded prizes to Mrs John Vaustin and Mrs Martin Anderson. A silent auction was held and lunch was served by the hostess.

Riverside Club Bob Mott

Bucks Draws Hans Sandvold as Saturday Winner

Hans Sandvold won the 80 bucks event on Saturday evening in a narrow victory.

Hans Sandvold

Clermont Comets Hold May Meeting and Tour plans

The Clermont Comets met on May 28 at the Andersons home with roll call about corn types. They decided the annual tour would be on June 2. A roller skating party followed on May 29 and a June 4 rally night to elect county candidates was discussed. Mrs. Leslie Anderson served lunch.

Clermont Comets Lyle Marilyn Stanley Janice Anderson Leslie Anderson Greg Palmer

Hawkeye Girls State convenes at State College of Iowa

Hawkeye Girls State will convene on the campus of the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls June 16 22. Three hundred four Iowa high school girls will attend. The American Legion Auxiliary program aims to teach girls about government and political processes through a week of citizenship training and participation in a mythical system. Bonnie Swenson of Clermont daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson is selected by the Sheehan Olson Unit to attend this year, the third girl in her family to attend Girls State after two brothers attended Boys State.

Hawkeye Girls State State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Iowa Girls State American Legion Auxiliary Louis Olson Sheehan - Olson Bonnie Swenson Hawkeye Roy Swenson Clermont Bonnie

Neighborly Deed Supports Oliver Rowland Family Field Work

Neighbors and friends assisted the Oliver Rowland family with field work on Saturday May 18 and Monday May 20. Volunteers included Leo Wolf Lawrence Guyer Lyle Guyer Dick Wagner Harley Evenson Charles Upton Elmer Osmundson LaVern Krueger Roy Tatro Russell West Reuben Steffins Francis Wolf Howard Learn and Thilmer Hilgerson. Women provided meals with Mdms Elmer Osmundson Charles Upton Nadine Andrew Molokken Leon Wolf Richard Wagner Lyle Guyer and Inga Evenson. Food was sent by Mdms J Hilgerson Howard Learn Roy Tatro Francis Wolf and Victor Guyer.

Oliver Rowland Leo Wolf Lawrence Lyle Guyer Dick Wagner Harley Evenson Charles Upton Elmer Osmundson LaVern Krueger Roy Tatro Russell West Reuben Steffins Francis Wolf Howard Learn Thilmer Hilgerson Nadine Andrew Molokken

C O F Initiation at St Lucas Sunday

New members will be initiated into the Catholic Order of Foresters in St. Lucas Sunday June 23. A banquet and program honoring the candidates will be in St. Luke's Church hall at noon with tickets from Clarence Kuennen RFC Fort Atkinson Iowa. reservations by June 16. Initiation to be held at St. Luke's School Gym starting 2 p.m.

Order of Foresters St. Lucas St. Luke's Church Hall Clarence Kuennen RFC Fort Atkinson Iowa St. Luke's School

Upton West Nuptials Unite Nadine Upton and Russell West

Nadine Upton daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Upton Clermont and Russell West son of Abner West and the late Mrs West Elgin were married June 1 at 2 00 pm in Elgin Lutheran Church with Rev C T Fjelstul officiating. The gown was white satin and lace with a fingertip veil and crown. Attendant Dorthy Meisner wore rose pink taffeta. Best man William Upton. groomsmen in dark suits. A reception for 45 relatives followed. The couple will live on a farm north of Clermont after a short wedding trip.

Nadine Upton Charles Upton Clermont Russell West Abner West Dorthy Meisner William Upton Mrs. West

Methodist Church Notes and Local Welcomes

Rev. Lee Roy Collins serves as pastor at the Methodist Church with an 8 am worship service. Mae Crowe of Dubuque visits Mrs. Lor ranne Crowe for a week. Craig Staley of Waterloo attended Sunday dinner and supper with Joyce Kingery.

Mae Crowe Dubuque Lorranne Crowe Craig Staley Waterloo Joyce Kingery

Kathleen Amundson Honored at Shower

Hostesses Mrs Selmer Erickson and Mrs Gary Gilson entertained 21 guests at the Selmer Erickson home on May 28 for Kathleen Amundson with contests and games. Lunch was served. Miss Amundson and Gene Soebakken plan to marry June 8 at E Clermont Lutheran church.

Selmer Erickson Gary Gilson Kathleen Amundson Miss Amundson Gene Soebakken E. Clermont Lutheran Church

West Clermont Lutheran Bible School Closes June 7th

The West Clermont Lutheran Bible School will close Friday June 7th with demonstrations of the work at 10 30 and a picnic dinner at 11 30. Parents and friends are invited bring covered dish sandwiches and own dishes an offering for the Mission will be taken.

West Clermont Lutheran Bible School

Busy Homemakers Meet at Mrs Leo Wolff Home

Busy Homemakers hosted by Mrs Leo Wolff on Monday evening May 27 spent the time on hand work. Attending were Mrs Douglas Guyer Mrs Arthur Molokken Mrs Ronald Winter Mrs Robert Burgess Mrs Arnold Saboe Mrs Vern Wagner Mrs Don Hanken Mrs DeVere Halverson Mrs Melvin Molokken Mrs Les Guyer Mrs Leslie Lauer and Mrs Inga Evenson.

Leo Wolff Douglas Guyer Arthur Molokken Ronald Winter Robert Burgess Arnold Saboe Vern Wagner Don Hanken DeVere Halverson Melvin Molokken Les Guyer Leslie Lauer Inga Evenson

Red Cross Swimming Notice for Clermont Groups

All Clermont swimmers must meet at the junior high school on Monday June 10 at 7 00 am. The bus departs for Fayette at 7 15 am.

Clermont Jr. High School Fayette

Burrow Family Attends Kingston Stadium Commencement

Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow attended the Kingston Stadium commencement in Cedar Rapids Friday evening. Their granddaughter Linda Burrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow Jr, was among 784 seniors receiving diplomas that night.

Cedar Rapids Wm. Burrow Kingston Stadium Linda Burrow Wm. Burrow Jr

Memorial Day Guests at Mrs Blake Home

Memorial Day guests at Mrs. Boss Blake's home in Clinton include Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Blake and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Ross C. Simpson and Steve. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Simpson. Scott and Clark of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. R. W. Steele. Robin, Julie, and Carol Ann Blake. Mr. and Mrs. EB. L. Simpson. James and Arthur Waverly. Mr. M. B. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Current. Jan and Gary. and exchange student Jen Rolland from Norway.

Boss Blake W. B. Blake Mary Ross C. Simpson Steve Richard C. Simpson Scott and Clark Cedar Rapids R. W. Steele Robin An Julie Carol Ann Blake Dubuque EB. L. Simpson James Arthur Waverly M. B. Simpson Waterloo Norman Current Jan Gary Jen Rolland Clinton High School Norway

Recognition at Iowa State College honors Miss Wolfs

Miss Helen Wolfs daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Wolfs was named among State College of Iowa students honored for scholarship leadership and extracurricular participation at the all college honors convocation in Cedar Falls Web May 22 She received the Purple Arrow Klingmans Clothes Shop promotes Father’s Day sale June 16 offering new attire for Dad.

Helen Wolfs Leo Wolfs State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Web

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies Bridge Club D. Dugstad Rsary Mrs. A. Molokken Dee Kinhgman's Clothes Shop Omaha, Nebr Riverside Club Meeting Baer Bank Ttt Industry of the Creamery Farmers Savings Bank Oie Hawkeye Girls LEE Upton Will J. Nelson West Bible School Red Cross Swimming Notice Mrs. Blake Iowa State Dad Klingman's Clothes Shop Karl Miller Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Fargutual 1 Nate Johnson FELCO Clermont Cooperative
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