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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1965

Page

7

Mrs Karl Klemp Honored At Church Service

Mrs Karl Klemp was honored during church services by Norman Jundgon, president of the church council, for six years of faithful service as organist. The congregation presented the God Home Country Award for faithfulness and devotion to the church. The news notes her husband is in Fayette for the summer and she moves to Upper Iowa after receiving her third scholarship. Sunday marked her last day as organist.

Karl Klemp Sreetee Si HJ Norman Jundgon Church Council Upper Iowa

Silver Wedding To Observe At An Early Evening Service

A regional notice states a silver wedding observance will be held at Eran Church on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. No invitations are sent, but relatives friends and neighbors are invited. Mr and Mrs George V Larnon and Mark Ack, of Decorah, are listed among organizers.

Eran Church George V Larnon Mark Allie Decorah

Bridal Shower for Gail Kozelka

Bridal shower held Sunday afternoon at Emma Gunderson home for Gail Kozelka bride elect of Larry Larson. Guests included Mrs Oscar Larson and Lenora Shipton among others. Contests and refreshments featured, with plans for the wedding at St Paul Church.

Gail Kovelke Larry Larson Pittenture Emma Gunderson le Rostenses Verla Gunderson Gunderson Oan Oscar Larson Ani Lenora Shipton Aire Wi

West Clermont Lutheran Bible School closes with program

The West Clermont Lutheran Bible School will close Friday June 11 with a program reviewing this year’s study under the theme We Believe There are 117 enrolled across preschool to junior levels. Teachers include Eu gene Butikofer Elmer Olson James Anderson Donald Cowell Louis Ison Andine Vasby. A Home Mission Church collection at Waverly will be taken. Members and friends are invited to a picnic dinner and program.

West Clermont Lutheran Velation Bible School Ag Fold Eugene Butikofer Elmer Ol Son James Anderson Donald Cowell Louis S. Ison Andine Va

Karen Olson Honored at Grocery Shower Bridge Party

A grocery shower was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jerry Trude with co hosts Donaline Largon and Susi Harville, honoring Karen Olson bride elect of David Fried en. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Frieden and others as 12 ladies attended a desert bridge hosted by Mrs. Lucian Appelman.

Karen Olson App Jerry Trude Donaline Largon Susi Harville David Frieden Floyd Frieden Eig Donald Larson Phe Biuden Elfpal Mra

Local Ladies Honor Guest With Gifts and Lunch

A group of residents including Molm, Opmurdson, Timmerman, Nygaand, Lyngaas, Griebenow, Follett, Swenson, Nelson, Anderson, Chapman, Sencling and others hosted an event for an honored guest. Gifts were opened after contests and a luncheon followed, though several attendees such as Mrs Justin Baker and Mrs Kenton Krueger could not attend.

Confirmation at West and East Churches

Sunday June 6 saw 26 young people confirmed into the Lutheran Church at West Clermont and East Clermont, with Pastor Roger Peterson leading. Confirmands at West Clermont include Pauline Jo Amundson, Jane Ellen Anderson, Linda Marie Butikofer, Ronald Blaine Butikofer, Diane Helen Clark, Leon E. Dibble, Zoe Ann Dibble, Ree Jean Dundee, Roger, Lanaarie Griebenow, Patricia Lynn Gunderson, Cynthia Grace Guyer, Steven Clarence Kittleson, Leslie Alan Miller, Margaret Arlene Nuehring, Philip Lee Ruckdash el, Brenda Dynn Steffens and Keith Laverne Wander. East Clermont confirmands include Hubert Duans Cummings, Matthew Jon Erickson, Donna Jean Frieden, Elsie Joann Hanson, Jeanne Sue Olson and David John Allen-Schneider.

Theutheran West East Clermont Lutheran Roger Peterson ‘Ipting West Clermont Leslie Alan Miller Margaret Arlene Nuehring Philip Lee Ruckdashel Brenda Dynn Steffens Keith Laverne Wander Cler- Bsan Wee Hubert Duans ‘Cummings Mathew “Jon Erickson Donna Jean Frieden Elsie Joann Hanson Jeanne Sue Olson David John Allen-Schneider

DeSales Central Catholic High School Graduation

Diplomas awarded to 63 seniors at DeSales Central Catholic High Friday evening. Coronation, Knights of Columbus honor guard, and a prayer of dedication opened the ceremony. Theresa Ruzicka sang You'll Never Walk Alone with Robert Phillips. Speakers included Mgr. Vernon Paters and three students Edward Bodensteiner Mary Lou Lansing and Mike Jenson. The program centered on the Tree of Life. Saint Peters graduates Edward Botelsteiner Hugo Bodensteiner Phyllis Wolf and David Fassbinder also received diplomas and plan to enter college this fall.

DeSales Central Catholic Ossian Coroniates Knights of Columbus Theresa Ruzicka Robert Phillips Mgr Vernon Paters St. Francis Edward Bodensteiner St. Peters Clermont Mary Lou Lansing Mike Jenson

Luncheon Honors Graduate of DeSales

Mr and Mrs Francis Wolf hosted a Sunday luncheon honoring Phyllis Wolf a DeSales Central Catholic High School graduate Ossian. Attendees included numerous Wolf Bausigarmner Meyer and Carlin families Elgin Clermont and others with several relatives unable to attend.

Francis Wolf Gary Peter Phyllis DeSales Central Catholic High School Ossian Steven Wolf Iowa City Bill Bausigarmner Delein Elmer Ayne Fenumgartner Elmer Meyer Gene Weingartner Guernsey Smith Kenneth Mark Elgin John Kelley James Helgerson Bill Wede Lawrence Guyer Bill Emmett Carlin Clermont Harold Meyer Idea Meyer Strawberry Point Martin Wenger Esther Mae Carlin

Legion Post Meeting Set for June 14 at Legion Hall

Legion Post Sheehan Olson schedules its regular monthly meeting for Monday June 14 at 8 PM at the Legion hall. In community notes a daughter Rhonda Renee was born Tuesday June 1 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union to Mr and Mrs Kermit Peterson weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sanford Peterson West Union and Mr and Mrs Clarence Larson. A son was born June 1 at West Union Hospital to Mr and Mrs Daryl Sampson. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sampson Castalia.

Sheehan - Olson Legion Post Moncey Legion Hall Kermit’ Peterson Rhonda Renee Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Senford Peterson Clarence Larson Ars Daryl Sampson West Union Hospital Nts Sampson Castalia

Local News Held For Release Next Week

A brief note states that certain local news items will be published in the following week. Officials provided no additional details while noting timing is subject to editorial decisions and ongoing verification. The public is advised to check later editions for updates.

Bonnie Kittleson to Girls State at Hawkeye

Bonnie Kittleson is selected to attend Hawkeye Girls State at State College of Iowa Cedar Falls June 13 19. About 304 Iowa high school girls will participate in the American Legion Auxiliary program to learn state government through a week of citizenship training and simulated governance. Bonnie is daughter of Clarence and Mrs. Kittleson of Clermont and active in Luther League choir and 4-H.

Hawkeye Girls State State College of Iows Cedar Falls Iowa Girls State American Legion Auxiliary Walter Follett Sheehan Olson Bonnie Kittleson Hawkeye Clarence Kittleson Clermont Bonnie West Clermont Deverre Harper West Grove

Stamp Winners Named Drawn For Free Gold Bond Stamps

Names drawn this week at Leos Biscve signify free Gold Bond Stamps. Winners include Mrs Beal Bennett Myrtle Peterson ae Wont her and Mrs Alan Seabrooke.

Leo's Biscve Sige Beal Bennett Myrtle Peterson Ae Wonther Alan Seabrooke

Nelson Larson family reunion at Clermont City Park

The Nelson Larson family reunion will be held Sunday June 13 with a noon picnic at Clermont City Park.

Nelson - Larson Clermont

Hospitalized Mrs Enoch Mark Undergoes Surgery in LaCrosse Wis

Mrs Enoch Mark was hospitalized after having surgery last Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Her address is not provided in the readable text.

Enoch Mark Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse, Wise

West Clermont ALCW Gen. Meeting Recaps June Activities

West Clermont ALCW met on Wednesday June 2 with Martha Circle members as hostesses. Pastor Roger Peterson led devotions from Luke 24 46 53. Luther League banquet was served May 31 by Circles Martha Mary and Esther. Circle Ruth to serve Good Samaritan Home birthday party at West Union. Members reminded to attend Iowa District convention at Luther College June 9 9. An offering to Alaska Children's Home planned. Light cleaning June 3 and full cleaning June 29. Thanks to Mrs Richard Griebenow for rummage and doughnut sale work. Mrs Clarence Johnson program chair showed two film strips on American Missions. Offering meditation read by Mrs Wm Nelson Jr.

West Clermont Duane Kamp Ruth Good Samaritan West Union Iowa Luther College Alaska Clarence Johnson America Mas Nelson, Jr

Riverside Club Met at Krueger Home

The Riverside Club met at the Krueger home on Thursday June ab with members answering a sign of spring. Mrs. Laura Olson led contests with prizes to Mrs. Maynerd Law West Union, Mrs. Ernest Pint, Mrs. Emma Olson and Mrs. Roy Tatro. Door prize went to Mrs. Feneh. Next meeting at Mrs. John Yaustin in West Union on June 23. Lunch was served by the host.

Ly F Laura Olson Pri Maynerd Law West Union

Entertain at Bridge Hosts Luncheon for Ladies Club

Mrs. Franz Appelman entertained at a 6 30 luncheon Friday for the Ladies Brn Clubs. Guests included Mrs. Lorranne Crowe second high and Mrs. Keith Carlson of Ankeny. West Union visitors Mrs. Ruth Schott and Susan Schott dined with the Duane Schott family Sunday evening.

Franz Appelman Brn M. H. Moore Nign Store Lorranne Crowe Second High Keith Carlson Ankeny Aft Eifest Helgersors Ruth Schott Susan Schott West Union Duane Schott

Grinnell Mutual Keeps Service Focus Amid Rate Talk

Grinnell Mutual states it will continue emphasis on service as auto insurance rates rise. Officials argue reasonable rates matter but service quality ultimately drives policyholder decisions. The company highlights agents with long experience and targeted guidance for youth and senior drivers.

Grinnell Mutual Iowa Hepater Gomats

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