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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
8
Sunday gatherings and family visits fill West Union and nearby towns as church activities, picnics, and casual travel mark the week. Residents join gatherings at church, homecomings, and social visits across Mason City, Decorah, Clermont, West Union, and surrounding communities, with news of hosting, trips, and upcoming Community Day on June 29.
Residents from Cherry Valley and nearby towns gathered for visits and meals over the weekend. Laversne Lantz Vicky of Rockford joined relatives in Clarence Hofer’s home, with attendees from Waterloo Volga Shullsburg West Bend and Postville hospitals, sharing dinners and Sunday gatherings.
The Good Neighbor Club met June 12 at Mrs Roscoe Larson s with Mrs Meyer and Mrs George Leuchtenmacher assisting hostesses. Twenty two members answered roll call with an old school memory. Guests included Mrs Sophie Snyder Mrs Gus Olson of Elkader and Mrs Guernsey Smith. Gifts totaling 5.33 were given to members and friends. The contest was won by Mrs Wilbur Peake and Mrs Sam Dennler. Door prizes went to Mrs Fred Butikofer and Mrs Sam Dennler. A club picnic is planned for July 8 at West Union fair grounds with families.
Sunday evening guests at Henry T. Olson home were Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halverson and the Gerald Olson and Lloyd Schutte families. Harold Opsand visited Mt Clemens Illinois Tuesday to Friday in the Warren Burstrom home. Waldo Embretson called on the T J Olson home. Henry T Olson attended confirmation services at St Olaf Church West Union with granddaughter Linda Olson in the class. They dined with Hiram Olson. Joe Reierson attended the Groth reunion at Spillville. Albert Gulsvig of Postville spent Sunday with Emil Gulsvig. Arthur Amundson family entertained at supper. Mrs Joe Reierson called on Robert Everling home. Gilbert Loftsgard and family were guests at Fred Larson’s Sunday. Christine Rypestor visited Ruth Loftsgard. Lloyd Reierson entertained Cornelius Reierson and Joe Reierson for dinner. Edward Lenth, Ricky and Bruce visited Selmer Holn home. Lenth family returned home with them. Pvt Charles Loftsgard on 21 day furlough from Fort Lewis spent time with Gilbert Loftsgard. dinner hosted for Lewis Larson, Clarion. Clara Meyer Clermont. Emma Larson Washington DC. Don and Chris Eller Mason City. Merle Gregerson family from St Helens Oregon visiting Matilda Christianson. plan to move to Colorado Springs. Walter Lantzen referenced.
The report lists numerous local families hosting and attending birthday and confirmation related gatherings. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. John Lantz, Maynard Lantz, Gene Lantz, Joe Brackin, and Clarence Reler, with other visits and dinners for Sandra Kjosa Kathleen Gisleson and Marion church. Community members from Decorah Elkader and Gunder area appear among hosts and guests.
Local residents from Marshfield Clermont West Union and nearby towns are noted visiting relatives and friends across multiple homes from Monday to Friday. Cpl Joseph Peters of Fort Campbell returned home June 9 for a two week furlough, while other families hosted guests and shared meals and Sunday visits.
Over the weekend, the Peters and Martin households hosted relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Joe Peters and family, Mr and Mrs Bob Hanson with Darrell, Elkader, and Mr and Mrs George Craft of Marshfield Wisconsin. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gehring and daughters, Mrs Thos Meighan, and Don Reeder with sons. Additional gatherings occurred at Sumner and West Union during Sunday and Monday meals.
Howard K. Boyle of the Soil Conservation Service urges full participation in Fayette County contour farming. The article notes widespread practice near Highway No. 56, plus benefits from planned field operations and efficient time use to boost income while preserving soil and wildlife.
Transfers list includes McFarlane Claude L Jr and wife to Richard O Shirk in Arlington. Several JWD transfers to Mel Kohler and wife and others in Elgin. Calahan William C to Plessie Gass, several lots and blocks in Cler mont. Larson Millard H to Chrystal Miller Thomas in Elgin. Powell Geraldine G and Thomas B to Richard M Westerfield share in machinery and equipment. Union Printing Co. West Union.
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