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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1964

Page

8

St Ann's Circle Meets at Geo V Larson Home

St Ann's Circle gathered at the home of Mrs. George V. Larson on a Monday in June. Elizabeth Priest from the NCCW led a detailed report on hymns and church music. Linen luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Theresa Schissel hosts the September meeting.

St. Ann's Circle George V. Larson Pam Elizabethe N.c.cw Col Salm Pepe Theresa Schissel

Sheehan Olson Legion Post Minutes and News

Legion Post No 375 met at the Legion Hall on Monday evening June 8. Commander Clarence Amundson reported on Civil Defense and the nominating committee presented officers for election. A movie and lunch followed, served by Howard Johnson. Several local residents were noted for events including graduations and anniversaries.

Legion of Sheehan Olson Legion Hall Clarence Amundson James Anderson Robert Skelton Stn Howard

Elgin Little League Welcomes Clermont Players

Children from Clermont join Elgin Little League with coach Paul Zurbriggen in Peanut League. Players include Bobby Schott Steven Woods Steven Nelson in Pee Wee League join Mike O Mike Woods Mike Lerch Steven Metzger.

Clermont Elgin Paul Zurbriggen Bobby Schott Steven Woods Steven Nelson Mike O Mike Woods Mike Lerch Steven Metzger

Obituary: Edward P Quinn dies after hospital stay

Edward P Quinn, born October 26, 1878, died June 8 at Postville Community Hospital after a week-long illness. Mass was held at St Peters Catholic Church with Father te de Glories presiding. He served as a director of Farmers Savings Bank in Clermont for over 50 years. Survived by sister Elizabeth at home and sisters Kathryn Garban of Woodland Hills California and Rose Laneyver. Pallbearers listed. card of thanks notes from Elizabeth Quinn Kathryn Garban and Rose Laneyver.

Clermont Elizabeth Singlewood Calif Joseph Kathren Garban Woodland Hills Lawrence Lappe Jesup LaFever Quinn W. A. Kneeland William Wede William Wede, — Emmett Carlin Larry Horan John Kelly Arthur Schott

Baptism of Bruce Phillip Amundson at West Clermont Lutheran Church

Bruce Phillip Amundson was baptized during Sunday morning worship at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Roger Peterson. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Amundson. Relatives including Arthur Amundson hosted a gathering at their home with attendees Karen Olson Robert Wettleson Julia Wettleson and Mary Anderson and family.

Bruce Phillip Amundson West Clermont Lutheran Church Roger Peterson Kenneth Amundson Arthur Amundson Kenneth Kken Rilbrig Karen Olson Fnoon Robert ‘Wettleson Julia Wettleson Mary Anderson

Woodland Study Club Holds Tuesday Meeting at Home

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Gunderson's home with thirteen members present. They planned a family picnic for Sunday July 12 at Spook Cave and conducted contests won by Laverne Swenson and George Larson.

Woodland Study Club Harry Gunderson Duane -Kamp Lawrence Walvaine Spook Cave Sophie Vasby Raymond Eshardt Laverne Swenson Arthur Nelson George Larson Lyle Gunderson

Millers Honored on 20th Anniversary

A 20th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Miller featured a surprise dinner and reception on Sunday June 14. Attendees included numerous family members and friends from West Union Elgin Castalia Cedar Falls Alta Vista and other nearby towns.

Clifton Miller Annion Harry ‘Miller Doris Hangartner Verlene Lester Robbins West Union Millard Gage Stover Marsha Stanley and Stuart Donnon Merle Anderson Eric Leo V. Boleyn David Helen Boyer Cindy Holeyn Elgin Richard Haneartner Peggy Linda Postville Vern Hatcher Dale Darlene Cedar Falls Arthur Kohls Betty Alta Vista Elvin Anderson Brice Randalla Kay Gary Nancy Sherry Traccey Kimberly Miller Dale Weston Ardith Janet Dawn Charlotte RoseMary Roger Raymonn Boleyn George Breitkreuz Kenton Krueger Milton Miller Merle Buckdasher Sharon Phillip Fred Wede Reuben Hackmann Alice A. B. Jacob Leon Jacob Susan Leo Lehman LeAnn John Schaer Guy Probert Fr Schaer Clarence Ruckdashel Marie Janice Larry Abe Habeger Lena Baumgartner Lorence Muehlethaler Fred Muehlethaler Paul Butikofer Kenneth Perry Castalia Clark ‘Voshell Mriti Iva Mathys Clarion Mathys Gordon Dena Che Stanley Mark Nellie Leithold Es Crosse Wise Louis Miller Maiden Rock Louise Miller Pepin, Wise Harry Taylor Independence George Durscher Karl Miller Clermont

Reception for R Ellinghysens honors in Decorah

A Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kitellson honored their son-in-law Richard Ellinghysen. A reception from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Fellowship room of Decorah Lutheran Church featured coffee poured by Mrs. Dean Kittleson and Mrs. Gerald Kittleson Rochester. Numerous relatives from Decorah Bellevue LeRoy and Postville attended, with Eltinghyson planning to reside in Rochester after Mrs Ellinghysen graduates from Kahler School of Nursing in August.

Clifford Kittelson Dancor Richard Ellinghysen Schlichtenhausen Decorah Lutheran Church Dean Kittleson Earlville Gerald Kittleson Rochester Jeanette Mangler Bellevue Tony Habeger Elgin Habeger Lawrence Jaster Bob Stoddard Sue Stoddard Lance. Lillebridge Decorah Andrew Watrud West Union Carl Knutson Mryde Forde S.eyrer Swenson Een Elin Josie Tollefae Saghand Bernhard Hiss Nicols Martin Holten Tony Hateget Cudy M. J. Blofichus Ke Brockhug Janice Toyce Je Hilder Clermont Clarence Paterson Harold Pearl Peterson Don Martindale Peter Hilbert Larsdon Ae Gerhard Halverson Almer Amundson Clifford J. Olson Judy Arthur Helgerson Sharon Postville Ellinghysen Mrs. Ellinnghysen Methodist- Kahler ‘School of Nursing

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes From Sheehan Olson Unit

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 375 met Tuesday evening June 9 at the Legion Hall with Mrs Wayne Flack hosting. Opening program by two Junior Auxiliary girls featured Flag Etiquette by Linda Luchsinger and Kathy Meier. Roll call answered by ten sisters and two Junior members. Officers proposed: President Lee Palmer first vice John Halvorson second vice Walter Follett secretary Dean Mitts treasurer Louis Olson chaplain Ted LoFusterian sergeant at arms Gordon Hoopman and executive board Louis Olson Orvin Olson Lloyd Meier. Civil Defense class report showed 26 started 18 finished instructor Mr Cook. Rehabilitation noted sending a card and $2 to Louis Olson at Iowa City. A food stand concern for City Day October 13 or After was discussed and decided not to hold one. Mid Summer Convention July 23 24 in Des Moines. delegates Palmer Baker Mitts. Alternates Appelman Follett Olson. Motion to increase dues from now on passed. Swimming report and chaperone plan noted. cookie committee Olson Mary Olson Jesse Olson to send treats to Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Meeting adjourned. National News reviewed by Mrs Olson. Lunch served by hostess. July meeting planned with Mrs Roy Swenson hostess and Girls report to be given by Juniors.

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan-Olson Legion Hall Wayne Flack Linda Luchsinger Kathy Meier Agar Everitntttee Lowing Lee Palmer John C. Halvorson Walter Follett Dean Mitts Louis §. Olson Ted Lo Fred Cline Gordon Hoopman Louis S. Olson Orvin Olson Lloyd Meier Cook Raymond Loftsgard Iowa City West Union Jaycees Cominy Day Wip Des Moines Justin Baker Franz Appelman Cookie Committee Hhim Mary Olson Jesse Olson Cherokee Mental Health Institute

Local guests fill Sunday at Nelson and Shipton homes

The Dean Schutz family of Monona joined supper at the Art Nelson residence. Oran Shipton of Chicago visits mother Mrs Lenora Shipton for a few weeks. Mrs Charles Shipton and Steven of Eldorado spent Thursday with Mrs Lenora Patty Lehman of Elgin. Mr and Mrs Enoch Nelson were Friday visitors in the Jim Olson home. Afternoon guests at the Harry Vauslin home included several locals and Mrs Gerhard Halverson with Mr and Mrs Wayne Dur scher and Leslie Hitch. The Wm Nelson Jr family visited Roger Amundson Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Burdette Sebast ian and Michele were supper guests Monday in the Lyle OL ome Foneres. (AN Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance)

Charles Deering Elliott Olson Laverne Glen Nygaara Leland Probert Fred Fish Wauken Merlin’ Chapman Cedar Falls Robert Johnson Dale Prime Postville Gary Gilson Oelwein Edward Steffins Keith Eldorado Reuben, Steffing Ome Elizabeth Quinn Amos LaFever Joe Garban Ingelwood Calif Wm. Kneeland Cliff J Olson Frankie Jeanne Judy Dalerie Lyle Olson Dean Schutz Monona Art Nelson Oran Shipton Chicago Lenora Shipton Charles Shipton Steven Patty Lehman Elgin Enoch Nelson Jim Olson Harry Vauslin Gerhard Halverson Wayne Durscher Leslie Hitch Wm. Nelson, Jr Roger Amundson Burdette Sebastian Michele Lyle Olome Foneres

Rildmeyer Promoted to Sergeant First Class in Army

Spec 5th Class Harry J. Rildmeyer assigned to ROTC at University of Minnesota promoted to E8. He joined Illinois ROTC staff in 1962, stationed in St Louis, and resides at 2803 Lawndale Drive Champaign with his family. His wife Gladys Peterson is the daughter of the Petersons of Clermont and niece of Mrs Ray Erhardt and Mrs Claren Ansoh.

Harry J. Rildmeyer R.O. T.C University of Minois United States Army Corps St. Louis University of Ilinois R.O.T.C Lawndale Drive Champaign Gladyce "Peterson Charles. Petersons Clermont Raymond Erhardt Claren Ansoh

Changeé of 7 Address I Visw Patish Changeé

Fragmentary OCR item mentions an address change and a vehicle or order with a Ford and Levis in Washington. Details are incomplete but indicate a notice or listing about a change of address and associated parties in a local area.

Buck Drawing Winners Noted From Saturday Evening Sale

Names drawn for the bucks drawing last Saturday evening include No 1 for 100 bucks Almer Amundson not present No 2 for 10 bucks R L Brandt not present No 3 for 10 bucks Mrs Jake Ames not present and No 4 for 10 bucks Louie H Thies present.

Bucks Almer Amundson R. L. Brandt Jake Ames Louie H. Thies

Loftsgard Reunion Set for June 28 at Pine Hill

The Loftsgard reunion will be held June 28 at Pine Hill. Attendees are advised to bring their own drinks.

Loftsgard Leet Pin Tambring

Gold Bond Stamps Draw Fire at Leo's U Sage Store

This week at Leo's U Sage Store an ire over free Gold Bond stamps sparked attention among shoppers. Names mentioned include Mrs. Jan Tague and Mrs. Richard Neumann as part of the lettered dispute.

Leo’s Or Jan Tague Richard Neumann

West Clermont Junior Lutherans Hold Year End Meet

West Clermont Junior Lutherans gathered for their final meeting of the year on Wednesday evening at the church. About 35 attended with Mrs. Dean Kittleson and her children of Earlville visiting. Grades 3 had 10 members reciting Bible stories, Grades 5 and 6 had 12 members studying Through the Fingertips about how the blind read the Bible, and Grades 7 and 8 had seven members learning about missionaries in India.

West Clermont Dean Kittleson Earlville India

East Clermont Bible School Closes

The East Clermont Lutheran Bible School closed Friday June 12 after two weeks with 68 children enrolled. A mission offering was taken for India Mission. A noon wiener roast occurred on Friday June 5 and a program of devotions hymns and prayers was presented on Sunday June 14 followed by a coffee hour in the basement displaying project work.

East Clermont

Local visits and house guests reported

Clara Peterson visited the Liocyd Loftsgard home Monday afternoon. Mrs Tilpher Bilden called at the O K Peterson home Friday. Clarence Kittelson flew Robert Falk Roger and Douglas to Moline Illinois last Thursday. Connie Rear Cedar Rapids spent the weekend in the Clarence Rear home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kittelgan Roger John and Linda visited in the Roger Amundson home Sunday evening.

Clara Peterson Liocyd Loftsgard Tilpher Bilden O. K Clarence Kittel Gan Roger, John and Linda Roger Amundson

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Ann’s Circle Geo Sheehan-Olson Legion Post Inez Shaffer Gerald ‘Shaffer Vinton Thievei Albert Schulty Helen Jnde South Winneshieh Mia Ted ‘Pital Waterloo Thureday Eeeay Alvin Amundson Douglas Anderson Lestette Sebastian Lester Anderson Osage Alien Anderson Sox Moope's Anu Fanny Or Glen Nygeard Evelyn Ciel Sah Richa Hott Ee Fr. Currier Kathryn Garban Rose Laney Amanda Krueger Orlando Kittieson Charles City Kittieson Gary Tolliver Reuben. Steffins Kevin Randy Olson Eric Amundson Mark Nelson Larry Ruckdasher Leon Griebe Robert Deering and Sons Brenda Roy Swenson Tillie Swenson Sandra Nelson Millard Nelson, Jr Millard Nelson, Jr., Home. Dr. and Mrs. 0. J. Swengton Bonnie Charles Peterson Oni Rarmerg Minnie Miller Glen Nygaard Donald Blaker Jeffrey Fayette Dorothy Burrack Cedar Rapids Ernie Burrack Strawberry Point Lydia Miller Waverly Galen Mack Ernie Helgerson Shiela Sharnell Fred Schott R. Ellinghysens Milo ‘Bebastida Flan Enat Fire & Wind Grinnell Mutual Rildmeyer Ford, Quasque Levis Washington West Clermont Jr. Lutherans East Clermont Bible School Grinwell Mutual Insurance Hafe Sing Bec Tyke Ars Lami, Lowe Baler Twine Clermont Cooperative
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