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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1960
Page
7
The B. and P. Worden group held their annual June outing on Tuesday June 7 with 19 members attending a 7 p.m. dinner at Wi Union. Mrs. Lorrine Crowe toasted An dine Vasbey upon her retirement and presented a gift. The next club meeting is scheduled for September 28.
A brief session at the W S C C met with Rev Donald Caspers presiding. Officers elected for the new year were Mrs M H Moore president Mrs Eugene Robison vice president Mrs Lester Luchsinger secretary and Mrs Ruth Starkey treasurer.
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. home with seventeen members present for a short business meeting. The club plans to adopt a foreign student for their club next year.
A fragment notes a move to Fort Dodge on March 1, with Bodie reportedly remaking to the gros. The family moved on the 2nd to a new address in Fort Dodge, with details stating their address is N. Tee es. Fort. Dodge.
Mrs Ole Tharech celebrated her birthday at home with daughter Ross Diss and many callers. Attendees included Elmer Larson Lizzie Thorso nTS Mc O M Blockhus all of Tigin, Orvin Olson Karen JoAnn Ann Larson Lois Ernie Brandt Roxg nne Susan of Waverly Roy Jolneon LaMoure Bernard Hanson Randine Cora Quinton Teresa Joust Amanideon Almer Helgerson Joe Helgerson Postville Louis Helgerson Seattle Agnes Louise Bilgen.
A birth record announces the arrival of Clarence Ort ey at the Rho Postville hospital. He has a brother Eric and a sister Karen Jo.
Mrs. Leo Orth underwent forearm surgery at Palmer Memorial Hospital after a rusty wire flew into her arm while she operated a rotary mower on Wednesday evening. Debi and other relatives are with her as she recovers in the hospital.
The Birthday Club met at the home of Mrs. Donald Larson Friday afternoon June 10. Four members celebrated birthdays Mae Tay Iyabel Nelson Mrs James wt Mrs Harry Vaustin and Mrs Elmer Olson. The afternoon included social time and a picnic lunch.
Karen Olson stayed several days at the Calvin Penz home in Rochester Minnesota last week. Mrs Lucian Appelman attended the guest day meeting of the African Violet Club in Decorah Tuesday.
Miss Helen V Moe of Minneapolis and Mr William D Barth of Minneapolis united in marriage at First Lutheran Church Decorah on Saturday June 4 at 8 p m The Rev Alvin Nelson officiated Acalytes were Dwight Barth and Harold Amundson The couple are issued from Decorah with parents Julian Moe and William Barth Sr Attendants included maid of honor Jean Amundson bridesmaids Myrna Barth Jean Stevenson Mavis Kyllonen Wilma Eske William Barth served as beet man and Donavan Barth as groomsman The couple will reside in Minneapolis where the bride works for NapEs Industries and the groom in Dayton's mens department The guest list included friends from several Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota towns
Clermont alumni gathered Sunday in the city park for a picnic and elected new officers Mrs Franz AppelmanPres Laird ClineVice Pres Mrs Elmer OlsonSept Treas Le Schulz spoke on travel experiences while Edneyday evening Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson were guests at 4 Garl Kelson home Form tia.
Mr and Mrs James Anderson were honored with a family picnic in the park on Sunday June 5 Those present included Mr and Mrs Walter German Mr and Mrs Junior German and daughter Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson Mr and Mrs Earl Kloster of West Union Clarence Kittelson and family of Clermont Mr and Mrs Paul Miene and family at Postville Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Clurkin and children of Cedar Rapids.
The 4 H Club field day on Monday June 19 featured 12 members visiting each member's home to view projects. Families enjoyed a picnic dinner at Clermont Riverside Park with help from county extension associate Herold Boulton.
The Gospel Message Church invites all to Sunday worship at 10 45 am and 8 pm led by Pastor Lester Lease with open attendance.
The Methodist Church announces a Sunday worship service led by Pastor T Caspers at 8:00 a.m. on June 19. Members are invited to attend the morning service.
Clarence Kittelson home hosted Sunday guests Henry Kittelson Irene Olson Dlana Helgerson and Clifford Kittelson of Decorah. Afternoon visitors brought picnic baskets including Cliff Olson and family Harry Helgerson Art Helgerson and families from Postville George Frieden Elgin and Lyle Olson and family. Irvin Olson recorded a message from Vietnam and his wife sent a tape. The note thanks readers for hospital cards and visits.
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson announce their grandson Richard A Wenrich graduated last week from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Wenrich spent summers in Clermont as a boy and attended Clermont Public School before living with grandparents. Mrs Wenrich, formerly No mai Peake of Postville and Los Angeles City College graduate, studies law and is now with a Hollywood law firm. They reside in Glendale with their three year old daughter.
The Junior Auxiliary girls met Wednesday June 8 in City Park with Jacquelyn and Julanne Bakewell hosting a picnic at noon. Twenty junior girls, four guests, and leaders Mrs. Lawrence Fritz and Mrs. John Bakewell attended. Older members will join the Flag Day program at the next Senior Auxiliary meeting after the picnic.
A belated 40th wedding anniversary celebration was held at West Clermont Lutheran Church for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson of Manchester. The event featured readings by Randine Hanson and Corinne Rypestel, songs including Bless Be The Tie That Binds, Abide With Me, and a cake served by Christine Rypestel and Julia Wettleson. Attendees came from Iowa and Minnesota towns, with several relatives helping with hospitality.
Gwendolyn Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Olson earned Mortar Board membership one of 18 USC women tapped for the national senior honor for service scholarship and leadership She was elected president of the SC Trojans Amazons and chosen for a summer European religious work team She holds alumni scholarship Beta Alpha Psi initiation and Gammas Phi Beta membership
Sheryl Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carmie Peterson Castalia was among 1300 graduates receiving degrees at Friday June 10 ceremonies at University Field House Isa Peterson earned a Bachelor of Arts with major in music and magna cum laude She joined Alpha Lambda Delta Pi Lambda Theta and Phi Beta Kappa initiated May 22 LSA roles included secretary Lutheran Students Association and delegate to national LSA council She will teach music in Denver Colorado public schools Sell 4¢ through a want ad
The East Clermont Bible School ended its two week session with a Friday noon wiener roast. The Sunday worship service followed by coffee hour showcased student work across departments. Teachers and enrollments included kindergarten Mrs Blockhus 13 and assistant staff.
The Nelson-Larson annual picnic took place on Sunday in Oelwein with many relatives attending from Iowa and beyond. The oldest attendee was Gilbert Nelson at 88, the youngest was 41 months old David Loftsgard, and visitors came from Mesa Arizona and Erie Pennsylvania among others. Esther Carlin planned a summer stay at the Carlin home.
St Peter's Church announces Masses at 7 and 9 a m with confessions Saturday evening at 3 and 9. Father Jos A Sullivan serves as pastor at the parish.
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