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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
7
Fragmentary note indicates a decision related to pectin rhea and an agenda item at an auxiliary meeting dated June 13. unclear names and context limit fuller detail but event mentions authorization or allotment during the meeting.
Edna Miller plans a two week vacation with Yana Miller of Enterprise in charge during the absence. Mrs Gary Gilson will supervise, handling oral news and related duties in Miller’s stead.
A reunion gathering will be held at Fairy Grounds on Sunday with a picnic dinner at noon. The event invites attendees to come together for fellowship and shared memories.
Fragmentary lines report Mr. and Mrs. Olson, Mr and Mrs Luth- Tostengard, and Kristi visiting a home. Names include Wayne Olmani, Warne, and Luthe ran of Osk Park. Readable fragments suggest a family or social notice with multiple surnames and relations.
Mr and Mrs Byron Yauslin received an unexpected call from Treasure Island on Monday night. They were told a Marine has been stationed at Okinawa. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Henry Weller Elgin guests of the Olfon family during the weekend.
The East Clermont A L C W gathering on Thursday June 1 featured hostesses Mesdemesi Berg Gerhard Halvorson Ewald Lyngaas Quinton Olson and Irene Olson. Bible School children sang and prayers and devotions followed citing Malachi 3. A report on the Sunshine Committee and subscription reminder to the Scope were noted. Birthdays for June were celebrated for several members and the meeting closed with prayers and songs.
East Clermont Lutheran Church Bible School ran ten days from May 29 to June 9 with 59 pupils enrolled daily from 8 30 to 2 90. Teachers included Mrs Norris Rei rerson kindergarten Mrs Alvin Erickson primary Mrs Charles Thorson junior and Kathleen Amundson intermediate. A Friday noon picnic and a Sunday morning church service program were held. Mr Abe Habeger and Videos Mr Selmer Erick son and Alyce attended the Greenless Buhr wedding Sunday at Buck Creek St Johns Lutheran Church.
West Clermont ALCW members gathered at the church for a Wednesday meeting with hostesses Mesdames Burrow Olson Amundson and others. Devotions cited Lamentations chapter three, youth secretary outlined fundraiser plans, food stand for Daily Days, and a rummage sale in June. Various committees for lunch and Saturday activities were appointed, and a birthday list was announced alongside a Bible study circle resuming on the third Wednesday in June.
The notice lists Donald T. Caspers as pastor at Clermont Methodist Church and announces the North Iowa Annual Conference of The Methodist Church meeting at Grace Methodist Church in Sioux City from June 18 to 23. Worship is set for Sunday June 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Relatives and friends honor Mr and Mrs Martin Boseren at a Sunday reception in West Cler mont Lutheran Church basement for their 50th wedding anniversary. The event recalls their 1911 Clayton county wedding at the bride’s father’s home with attendant Mrs Albert Halverson and Nels Iverson. Guests included many Andersons and Halvorsons, with notes on readings, singing, and server volunteers. Dinner guests listed from Past ville Rock Island and Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr and Mrs GE Joss return at five from a day stay in Cheyenne Wyoming Merle and
The 4th annual Larson Nelson reunion gathered 98 members at Clermont city park Sunday June 11 with a noon picnic and afternoon entertainment. Officers elected were Mrs Hervey Meyer president and Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr corresponding secretaries. Next year’s reunion was set for the same park on the third Sunday in June. Many attendees listed from West Union Muscatine Des Moines Cedar Falls and other towns. Gilbert Nelson was the oldest present age 89 and Randy Martie the youngest at 4 months.
Seventy nine students graduated with special honors at the State University of Iowa commencement Friday June 9. Oran Shipton of Clermont graduated with Distinction.
The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly party at Mrs. Amy Hovland's home on Friday June 9. Three members have birthdays this month: Isabelle Nelson James Taylor and Harry Yauslin. Guests Clara aad and Myrtle Peterson and Mrs James Olson attended. The afternoon featured bingo and visiting with a picnic served.
St Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening June 6 at the Robert Skelton home with one guest Barbara Schissel present. Mrs Lorranne Crowe read Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fresno visitors Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Hans Sandvold joined a Sunday picnic at the Fosasen-Fenske Rowe. Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and John Kevin send thanks for visits gifts and greetings.
The Tre-Ore Jr. Study Club held an extra June 5 meeting hosted by Mrs. Leo Woods to greet new members Mrs. Gary Gilson Mrs. Mary Marvin and Mrs. Orlan Tague. Each received a corsage from Mrs. Alan Seabrooke. A picnic supper followed and plans for fall programs were discussed.
Cathryn Crowe graduates Friday at 10 30 a m from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Attending were her mother Mrs Lorranne Crowe and brother Richard E and family from Bloomington HI. Cathryn will teach junior band and vocal in Williamsburg grade school.
Mrs Annz Walvatne’s name was drawn Saturday evening for forty dollars though she was not present. The next drawing will be eighty dollars the following Saturday evening. Mrs Bess Blake attended a breakfast Saturday morning hosted by Mrs Ruth Collins at West Union. Collins hosted in honor of Mrs L L Carr of Pasadena California. Dr and Mrs Carr are visiting West Union for four months.
Clermont Lutheran Parish events include West Luther Leaguers ice cream social and band concert, East and West church activities, Rummege sale, choir practices, and morning services. Key dates June 18 to 21 feature services, league play, and a radio program on KWL by East and West Clermont Women.
A family gathering was held at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Larson in Bangor Wisconsin to honor Edwin on his birthday. All their children and families attended along with siblings except Mrs Ida Arness of Decorah. Local attendees included Millard Larson Leland Probert Russell Larson Rebecca Wade Cynthia Olea Larson and John A Larson. Dean Schultz family from Monona were Sunday supper guests in the Nelson home.
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