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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1965

Page

5

Political reshuffle lists four state lawmakers on committee

A fragment lists lawmakers from both parties tied to a committee appointment. Senators Joseph Cassidy and George O'Malley are mentioned among Democrats, with Republicans Joseph Co Clare and John Shoemen also named, alongside Rep. Keith Dunton. Credible placement and exact roles remain unclear due to damaged text.

Herder Sioux Center Conrad Ossian Reak Joseph Cassidy Walcott George O'Malley Des Moines Joseph Co Clare Rupert Higher New Hampton John Shoemen Atlantic Keith Dunton Thornburg

To Observe Golden Anniversary

Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Clark their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday July 4 with an open house from 1 to 5 pm at their Elkader home. Joel Clark and the former Emma R Johnsrud were married May 12 1015 at Spring Grove Minnesota. They have three daughters Mae Jaster Bellevue Rose Turner Monona and Jean Kaldahl San Francisco and a son Milo who died in 1024. There are six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Joel Clark Elkader Emma R. Johnsrud Spring Grove Minn Clarks Lawrence Mae) Jaster Bellevue Jackson Rose) Turner Monona Charles Jean Kaldahl San Francisco Calif Milo

Entertain Out of State Guests at Mulford Home

Bill Stephenson son Rex Mulford arrived home on leave from the navy and will visit relatives in Cedar Rapids for a month before heading to Great Lakes Naval Station for six months training. Other guests at the Mulford home include Mrs J W Kruse of Pasadena Calif who arrived Monday with Mr and Mrs H B Moore of Pittsburgh Pa. Ri Glison Clermont is also a guest in the Mulford home.

Bill Stephenson Tee Rex Mulford Navy Cedar Rapids Great Lakes Naval Station Mulford J. W. Kruse Pasadena Calif H. B. Moore Pitsburg Gliison Clermont Siso

Community Mentions and Social Notes From Cadet Rapids

Cadet Rapids hosts Mrs Kling and Mrs Klingman at a Sunday gathering. Wilfred Bond and the Little Eight Card Club share prizes won by Mrs Klingman, Mrs Wilson, and Mrs Johnson. Visits include Decatur and Shelly Lake trips. Genevieve Struss teaches cooking at Valley and LSU.

el, Cadet Rapids Parr Arid Robert Kling T Clark Sccoti William Probert Shelly Lake Wise Genevieve Struss Haga Valley

Womens Guild Meeting at Presbyterian Church Parlor

The Womens Guild of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with hostesses Mrs. Lyle Patterson and Mrs. Robert Bond Jr. Ten members attended after opening prayer by Mrs. Harold Popenhagen. A gift from Mrs. Ella Humphry to the kitchen committee was noted, funds from the Murray family enclosed. District one fall Presbyterian will meet in Wadena. Voting on motions by Mrs. Patterson and Arthur Herrling approved. The Circle Hazel reported four meetings attended. National Missions program presented by Mrs. Lyle Corbin with help from Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Herrling, and Mrs. Sid Corbin.

Womens Guild Womens Guild of the Presbyterian Church Lyle Patterson Robert Bond, Jr Harold Popenhagen Ella Humphry Naa Union Murray Wadena Patterson Arthur Herrling Circle Hazel National Missions Lyle Corbin Herrling Sid Corbin

Alta Bond and Lyle Kuhens Wed in Wa densa Church

Alta Bond and Lyle Kuhens united in marriage at St Josephs Catholic Church Wa dena on Saturday morning June 19 at 11 am Rev Conrad Schallau presided double ring ceremony Attendants were the groom's daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Robert Crosby

Alta Bond Lyle Kuhens RT. Joseph's St. Joseph's Catholic Church Wadena Conrad Schallau Robert Crosby

Fire at Frieden Church wedding details missing

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a fire at Frieden Church and a wedding for Miss Ece Marie Coyle or Cecile Marie Coyle with relatives including Mrs Dora and the late Vale, plus references to a Hak ap graduate and brokerage firm.

Pescaatholic Church Ce Marie Coyle Coyle Tinke ‘Poatvilie Thi Dora Eee A le Vale Ci Hak Ap Sea He Coe Ie

Franklin air base announces apprentice Larry R. Frieden

An item from Elgin reports Larry R. Frieden, aged 60, son of Mr and Mrs Frieden, serving as an apprentice in the air defense force. The note mentions affiliations with Independence and various squadrons. It identifies a supply hub role at the air base supporting multiple units.

Larry R Mr. and Frieden Elgin

Methodist W S C S Circle Meetings Report

Circle Ruth met at the church on the afternoon of June 17. Members heard a talk titled A main was presented June 16. The circle held its meeting in the church room with attendees present and a discussion that followed about activities.

Ruth Don

Community meeting rescheduled with church hosting

On June 30, attendees agreed to move the event to the church with Cena Thoman and Mrs Martin Hanson as hostesses. Mrs Reuben Howard will present the program. Nineteen members and eight guests participated, including Mrs Hest Stohr, Allen Habeger, Mrs Alice Kjosa, Mrs Inez Brackin, Mrs Inez Shaffer, Mrs Louis Pangran, Pam Coffin, and Lori.

Tilyra Cena Thoman Martin’ Hanson Reuben Howard Hest Stohr

Picnic for Masons and families at the Masonic hall

A social gathering for the Masons and their families is planned for Monday evening, June 28, at 6:30 in the Eigin Park pavilion or Masonic hall if rain. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service.

Ern Swill Masonic Hall Ev Eryone

Pleasant Valley Homemakers Dinner Reminder at Elgin Grill

Pleasant Valley Homemakers invite members to a dinner Friday evening June 25 at 7 30 at the Elgin Grill. The message confirms the event details and venue for the group gathering.

Pleasant Valley Elgin Grill

Omaha couple wed in Nebraska with family and travel plans

Mrs Rubens wore a blue green nylon Beorgette dress and orchids on her corsage. Mrs Crosby wore blue with a carnation corsage. The groom and best man wore white carnation boutonnieres. Breakfast at the bride’s home followed by local guests. The couple plan a week’s vacation at Clear Lake then home in Wadena after June 28 and visit Iowa City for Jimmie Rubens’s open heart surgery.

Omaha Nebraska Rubens Robert Crosby Sr Dale Floyd Quesqueton Linda Thies Clermont Nettie Ruhens Lee Voshall Hewey Aeschliman Wadena Clear Lake Iowa City Jimmie Rubens Chicago

Reunion at W Florence Learn and many cordial kin

A reunion notices Florence Learn, Clyde Weaver family, Levay and Kathy, Lindley Osage, Larabee Beibretson family, Olsen Glifton Clermont, Hal Fischer and Waterloo, Sendagard Lydsgrd, Orian St Olaf, Emma Anderson and Gen eval Olson Fayette, many Landsgard relatives across Wisconsin and Iowa attend.

Florence Learn Clyde Weaver Cheryl Wayne Anderson Postville Sand Norris Landsgard Butler Wisc Harry Olson Green Bay John Beng Cedar Rapids Bonnie Olson Terry Mullins Caledonia AlBart Landsgard Milwaukee Alvin Halverson Arthur Landsgard Emory Landsgard Tommy Leo Friederick and Laurie Easter Landegard Gunner Landsgard

General W S C S Meeting Set For June 30

The general meeting of the W S C S will be held June 30 at the church at 2 o'clock. Hostesses are Mrs Ray Chapman and Gladys Hanson. Mrs E hip will offer a mission program led by Cline in charge.

W. S.C.S Ray Chapman Gladys Hanson Ethip Mieneee Cline

North East Iowa Art Association Annual Outdoor Fair

The North East Iowa Art Association will hold its fourth annual outdoor fair at Lake Oelwein on Sunday June 27 with displays and demonstrations in various art fields. Free admission. rain date is July 4 with possible participation opportunities for attendees.

North East Iowa Art Association Lake Oelwein Therr

Elgin Lions Club Fish Fry This Saturday

Elgin Lions Club hosts a fish fry this Saturday. Francis and Butikofer are named commander of Elgin’s Legion Post 342 after officers were elected. Shin, Walter Kohler, LaVerne Larson, and F D Welch take on key roles as officers and service staff.

Elgin Lions Club Francis, Butikofer Elgin’ Legion Higin. Legion Shin Walter Kohler LaVerne Larson F. D. Welch

Ruroden Named Marine of the Month

Lance Corporal Daryl L. Bur appears in a ceremony as Ruroden receives Marine of the Month honors. The report notes his high degree of professional conduct and devotion to duty, both on base and during recent leave in his hometown.

Daryl L. Buruarters Ruroden Granre

Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Meet

The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters meeting featured talks by Jeanne Metzger on weather, Sharon Ruckdashel on weather makers, and Philip Ruckdashel on electric terms. A club tour is planned for June 21 starting at Gary and Gayle Klepp's and ending at Clermont for a picnic. all parents invited.

Pleasant Thennaittioe Menor Philip Ruckdashel Jeanne Metzger Sharon Ruckdashel Gary Gayle Klepp Clermont

Vacation at West Okoboji Conference Trips

Mr and Mrs Keith Kohler and family and their guests left Saturday for Vacation Village on West Okoboji lake. Kohler attended the annual managers conference sponsored by Farmers Elevator Service Co Inc with wives programs daily. They returned home Wednesday evening. Harry Everett Janet Erroll La Donna Lantz attended a similar conference for local cooperative employees the week prior at Vacation Village.

Keith Kohler Max Medberry Wanda Martin Linda Reed West Okoboji Lake Kohler Farmers Elevator Service Co., Inc Harry Everett Janet Erroll la Donna Lantz

Adrians Entertain At 500 Party

Mr and Mrs Jack Adrian entertained the 500 card club Friday evening at home. Prizes went to ladies high Mrs Robert Falk, ladies low Mrs Leonard Heins, men's high Robert Wilson, men's low Henry McMillan, and traveling to Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Paul son, Mr and Mrs Leonard Heins, Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger, and Mr and Mrs Conner Dummermuth.

Jack Adrian 500 Card Club Robert Falk Leonard Heins Robert Wilson Henry McMillan Charles Wenger Harvey Paul Conner Dummermuth

Two Winners Named in Saturday Draw

Two lucky winners were drawn on Saturday. Esther Moore won $5 and Lloyd Loftsgard won $5. The winning numbers listed include 725 1188 1441 2642 1562 1269 1683 483 30 1067 1320 141 1764 846 504.

Esther Moore Lloyd Loftsgard

Local Man Takes Two Races At Civic Meet

Ronald Loftsgard sponsored by Riverside Auto Sales won two races in the A semi American events. Charles Mason of City drove car No 45 and Lloyd Berke of West Union secured the trophy in the estate event.

Ronald Loftsgard Riverside Auto Sales Clerce Eee Charles Mason City Lloyd Berke W West Union

Staake Descendants Hold Third Reunion at Elka Biaske

The Staake descendants met for their third reunion at the Elka in Biaske. Attendees included Staake families from Spirit Lake Cedar Felis Waterloo Cler mont Jacksonville Fla and St Glet. Ben Erickson 90 was the eldest attending while 2 year old Cindi Baker was the youngest. Mrs Li Han Cathy Johnny Irene Speece Diane and Karen of Jacksonville came furthest. Organizers were Mrs Ben Erickson and Mrs Almer Peterson with next year planned by Mrs Roger Staake and Mrs Justin Baker. The gathering will rotate to the same third Sunday in June.

Staake Elka Biaske David Gary Linda Spirit Lake Leon Lis Leon, Jr Larry Cedar Felis Mra Larry Thorn Geren Larson Waterloo George Larson Joe Baker Patty Mitts Cler’mont Norman Petrazon Norma Vincent Russell Busan Betty Boge Staake St Glet Erickson Rson Ben ‘Erickson Cindi Baker Li)Han Cathy Johnny Irene Speece Diane Karen Jacksonville Fla Ben Erickson Almer Peterson Roger Staake Justin Baker

Merion ALCW Meeting Notes June 10

Marion ALCW met June 10 at 2 00 PM with opening hymn and devotions by Kaye Loftsgard Bible study by Mrs Orlando Loftsgard A banquet for Sunday school teachers set for June 25 at 7 00 PM Reports read on district convention held June 8 8 at Lutherfield house Rev Gross spoke of a famous woman of the Bible Birthday song offered for June birthdays Offering meditation read Ushers were Mrs Nellie Hanson and Mrs Rosena Landsgard Hostesses for June were Mrs Rosena Landsgard and Mrs Nellie Hanson Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer and table grace.

Merion Alcw Kaye Loftsgard Orlando Loftsgard Harvey Anderson Kenneth Mark Lutherfield House Gross Kenneth Anderson Nellie Hanson Rosena Landsgard

Annual Masonic Picnic in Elkader Park

The Northeast Town Masonic annual picnic will be held Sunday, June 27, at Elkader park. There will be a picnic dinner with coffee and ice cream provided by the association. All Masons and Eastern Stars and their families are invited.

Elkader Park

Mrs Doyle Baker Hosts St Theresa Circle Meeting

Mrs Doyle Baker entertained the St Theresa Circle on Monday evening June 7. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Mrs Walter Kohls. After business reports the hostess gave a Scripture lesson from Matthew 14 22 23. Lunch was served by Mrs Baker.

Doyle Baker St. Theresa Circle St. Theresa Walter Kohls Jesson St. Mathew Baker

Prizes Displayed At Falk's Garage

Community appeal for support with a Lions Club fish dinner priced at 1.50 for adults and 0.76 for children. Prizes include a Color TV set and a quarter of beef, with about 160 additional items. Funds go toward building a school tennis court and dinner proceeds aid construction costs. Lions Club members invite all to view prizes and attend the event.

Lion’s Club John Falk & Sarees Prise

Repaint and Repair at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church underwent repainting and repairs including refinished surfaces and a ventilating tee in the ladies’ room. The beltry spire was repainted with Carol Wilson as steeple jack on Monday June 14, joined by Max Laly Tecomy and others.

Einai First Baptist Church Ton Eae Agors Ae Teas Carol Wilson Max Laly Tecomy Poe On Dae Har

European Tour Leaves Prairie du Chien Trio on Scandinavian Trip

Petoy Christine Rypestol and Corrine left Prairie du Chien on Wednesday June 16 for a two month summer vacation tour of Scandinavia. They will visit relatives in Norway and sightsee in Sweden before returning home in late August. Miss Itol will resume duties as slem entry music instructor at Alles Community Schools this fall.

Petoy Christine Rypestol Corrine Prairie du Chien Scandinavia Europe Norway Sweden Miss Itol Slem Alles This F

Reierson Reunion Held At Elkader Fairgrounds

The Reierson reunion and picnic took place at Elkader Fairgrounds on Sunday June 6 with attendees from Waterloo Edgewood Cedar Rapids West Union Eskader Highn and Elkader. Mervin Reierson elected president and Mrs Mervin Reierson secretary treasurer for the next year. The group voted to move the reunion to the second Sunday in July and return to Elkader park next year.

Reierson Elliager Fairgrounds Mary Wold Waterloo Realto Wold Joanne Edgewood Mia Robert. Pine Marsha Jim Cedar Rapids Clifford Wold Caral Spjut Gene Heugmn Ralph Hanson Timmy Cindy Vicky West Union Merlin Anderson Eskader L. O. Reierson Cornelius Reierson Randovnh Reierson Brian Brad Lloyd Reierson Richard Betty Diane Harvey Paulsen Linda Reid Janet Lesman Joseph Reierson Dixie David Ronnie Dean Mervin Anderson Mervin Reierson Highn Elkader Park

Decorah Group Hosts Circle at Agnes Gilson Home

Decorah group entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Agnes Gilson for former member Mrs. Laura Olson who now lives with her daughter Mrs. Gilson. Rev. Olet Brandt led devotions. Members present included Mrs. John Hanson Mrs. Leonard Larson Mrs. Chester Barth Mrs. Hayward Avenrud Esther and Henrietta Evenrud Mrs. Joe Berg Mrs. Arthur Ev enrud and Mrs. Helmer Loftsven all of Decorah along with Arthur Evenrud.

Circle Hope Glenwood Decorah Agnes Gilson Laura Olson Gilso Millara Olson Olet Brandt John Hanson Leonard Larson Chester Barth Hayward Avenrud Esther Henrietta Evenrud Joe Berg Arthur Evenrud

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Wailena. News Trey Theatre Waly Reed Nice Frieden Locllee Methodist W.S.C.S. Circle Meetings P. V. Homemakers W.S.C.S N. E. Iowa Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters West Okoboji Adrians Marion ALCW Mrs. Doyle Baker Falk Baptist Church Decorah Group
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