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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

3

Confirmation Party Honors James Guyer at West Clermont

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Guyer entertained on May 27 in honor of their son James who was confirmed at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Guests included numerous Guyer relatives from Clermont West Union Elgin and Osian and others. Memorial Day gatherings and many dinner and coffee visits followed, with multiple confirmations noted for Roberta Dale and others. local families hosted at several homes across Clermont Postville and surrounding towns.

Lawrence Guyer James West Clermont Lutheran Church Richard Olson Clermont Truman Meyer Millard Knapp Larry Jesse Guyer West Union Clarence Bishop Aubrey Guyer Rodney Guyer Ethan Guyer Gary Guyer John Guyer Elgin Douglas Guyer Leslie Kleppe Ossian Paul Rensgerdes Allen Bacon Postville Victor Guyer Gerald Guyer Walter Knudson Lester Guyer Lee Palmer Roberta Verle Palmer C. A. Palmer Waukon John Hansen Robert Charles City B. O. Henderson James Henderson Franz Appelman Millard Bilden Dale Eldo Gericke Lamont Gericke Vernon Gericke Lloyd Bigler Ashbjorn Morch Leo Morch Lloyd Loftsgard Harold Helga Bilden Tilpher Bilden Harlan Brenda Debbie David Eddie Schneider Kenny Renee Lohr Madison Wise Lucy Larson LaCrosse Barbara Quam Austin Mina Geri Fiolo New York Sandra Diana Bilden Luther College

Clermont Local News Full Weekend Visitors and Outings

Miss Arthel Blockhus and Clea Rodberg from New Hampton visited Sunday with Miss Andine Vasby. Mrs Francis Bading and Mark and Pamela Medberry of Cedar Rapids called on Mrs Bading’s parents the Gilberts Monday. Pam Medberry plans a visit with her Gilbert grandparents this week. Wednesday evening guests in the Norris Reierson home included James Martin and sons Steven and Gordon from Prinville Oregon, Wayne Amundson, and Larry and Oscar Lien. The Queer Hansen family of Durant are fishing at Red Lake Ontario. Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr of Muscatine and Mrs Nelson’s sister Ivy Buck of Hawkeye visited Clermont Monday. They were dinner guests of Mrs Isabelle Nelson. Merle Anderson and Eric attended a wiener roast at Harry Miller home in West Union Wednesday evening honoring Rev and Mrs Richard Krell and family. The Krell family are moving to Ridgeport. Dinner guests in Evelyn Olson home Sunday included Carolyn Olson Des Moines and Mr.

Donald Murphy’s Richard Murphy Melanie Donald Murphy Mary Lucian Appelman Clarence Tatra R. G. Schupanitz H. A. Lubke Gerald Gutcher Gordon Hoopman Bess Tschantz Burkard Riegel Louise Miller Gerald Gutther Clifton Miller Harry Miller West Union Clarence Miller Alton Charlene Winthrop Millard Gage Steven Marsha Stuart Donnan Merle Anderson Eric Lawrence Fritz Wendell Minnesota Andrs John Gage Debbie Kathy Volga H. E. Whitford Leslie Dayton Ohio Normal Olson A. Linnevold Lizzie Bakke Lena Viste Charles Estrem Eric Egge Decorah Duane Charles Monroe Waterloo Monroe State Center Lakeside St. Waterloo Robert Larson Iowa Richard Olson Alphie Thorson William Bacon Jacob Ames Alton Ames Ben Wilson Brian Barbara Cedar Rapids Robert Kabela Solon Frank Wilson Center Point Herman Johnson Wildwood Iinois G. ©. Anderson Clermont Ashbjorn March Leo March Millard Bilden Brooklin James Foels Inga Larson Alvin Amundson Gilbert Anderson Ed Johnson Bob Nelson and Paul Miene Postville Ewald Lyngans Ronald Lyle Larson Des Moines Geo. Larson Anson Priest Clara Gress Claude Gress Hoopman Lloyd Meier Paul Maerae Auttenberg Ale Iowa State University Ames Lori Strawberry Point Marcy Alderson Norman Amundson Mark Petty Julee Donald Cowell Orlan Tague Tony Tracy Tommy Sylvan Taylor Ricky Gary Gilson Becky John Gass Enoch Nelson N. J. Sullivan Rochester John Burke Owen Neuhring Milo Anderson Ray Reierson Norris Reierson Renae Arthel Blockhus Clea Rodberg New Hampton Andine Vasby Francis Bading Pamela Medberry Wayne Amundson Larry Oscar Lien Queer Hansen Durant Red Lake Ontario Canada Millard Nelson Sr Muscatine Nelson Ivy Buck Hawkeye Isabelle Nelson Richard Krell Krell Ridgeport Evelyn Olson Carolyn Olson

Cards of Thanks for hospital and silver anniversary

Card of thanks from Mrs. James Helgerson and Jeffrey Allan thanking friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits during hospital stay and after returning home. Also Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Peterson express gratitude for help gifts flowers and cards on their silver anniversary.

Postville Hospital James Helgerson Jeffrey Allan Clarence Peterson

Guests of Mrs Otto Vasby Weekend Visit List

The article lists numerous guests who stayed at Mrs. Otto Vasby’s home and attendees at a funeral. Named are Norma Blockhus, Ray Vasby, A. M. Parrish, Clarence Kleppe, plus Irene Triechel, George Reinhart, Albert Reinhart, Norman Reinertson, Rodney Reinertson, Pauline Neighbor, Glen Melrose, Don Aschenbrenner, Wilbur Drinovsky, Gerhard Gunsten, Albert Scheel, Lawrence Reinertson, Vernon Anderson, Arthel Blockhus, Cleo Rodberg, Elmer Zeien, Herb McCracken, Howard Dickson, Louise Dickson, Wayne McCracken and others from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Postville, Ossian, West Union, Elgin, Clermont and nearby areas.

Otto Vasby Norma Block Hus Ray Vasby Baltimore Maryland A. M. Parrish Cedar Falls Clarence Kleppe West Union Irene Triechél Minneapolis Minnesota George, Reinhart Racine Minn Marquette Postville Ossian Elgin Clermont

Memorial Day Observance in Morris Area Home

Mrs. Gunda Olson was called memorial day at the Morris Amundson home. Mr and Mrs Glen Larson attended with family members and neighbors. The notice notes a quiet gathering honoring remembrance and community ties.

Gunda Olson Morris Amundson Glen Larson

Clayton County Extension Calendar

Extension council meets June 8 at 8 pm at the Elkader extension office. State 4-H Health and Conservation Camp runs June 12 to 15 at the State 4-H Camp. State 4-H Conference follows at Io.

Elkader

Valley and Volga Valley 4-H Club Tour Dates Listed

WA State University Ames Iowa lists 4-H tours for St. Olatr Farmers 4-H Club on Tuesday June 22, Cheery Valley Pioneers 4-H on Friday June 15, and Volga Valley Feeders 4-H Club on Saturday June 16.

Wa State University Ames Ioway St. Olatr Farmers Valley Pioneers Volga Valley Feeders

Clermont Lateran Pastor Kroniokken Leads ALCW Notices

Clermont Lateran Pastor John D Kroniokken announces midweek West and East ALCW meetings on Wednesday and Thursday with hostesses list including L M Hoyland Roy Tatro I C Jer dee Merle Ruckdasher and Lawrence Fritz Bible study led by Inga Larson highlight East Jr Choir rehearsal and West ALCW Evening Group with Seabrooke and Helger components.

West Alcw L. M. Hoyland Roy Tatro I. C. Jerdee Merle Ruckdasher Lawrence Fritz John Kroniokken Inga Larson East Alcw Ewald Lyngaas Sylvan Teylor Harery Helgerson Alphie Thorson Hugene Rose J. Blockhus Hilder Bilden East Jr. Choir Evehing Group John Halvorson Clarence Johnson Art Seabrooke James Helger

Vacation Bible School Set for June 24 at West Luther League

Children in the vacation Bible school program are preparing for activities and lunch. The event, titled "Bi80: nie 'fast Bible" School materials, is scheduled for June 24 with a morning session starting at 10 and a West Luther League program in the afternoon.

Simday Rentacont West Luther League New Bible

Legion Meeting Monday June 11 at Post 315

Card of thanks from Vernie and Eula Larson expresses appreciation for business and extends best wishes to Wayne and Ethel for their new venture. The Sheehan Olson Post 315 holds its regular meeting Monday evening.

Legion Meeting Sheehan-Olson Post Wayne Ethel Vernie Eula Larson

Tulip lover Louise Becker tends 500 blooms in Elkgord yard

Eighty six year old Louise Becker of Elkgder finds joy and satisfaction in the 500 or more tulips she grows in her backyard, a quiet garden achievement.

Louise Becker Elkgder

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