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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

7

Town and Country Club Vacation Meeting Summary

Members of the Town and Country Club met on Thursday June 23 at Mrs Carman enega shore for the year end. Regular meetings resume in September. Mrs Earl Daniels led devotion with fifteen members present and a one dish recipe exchange. The group voted to entertain husbands at Club Iowa on July 10. Art Amundson attended and presented a film The Singing Chef. New officers for the coming year are Mrs Roy Tatro president Mrs Willet Miller vice president Mrs Laird Cline secretary and Mrs Lee Palmer treasurer.

Roy Tatro Willet Miller Laird Cline Lee Palmer Treaa

Card of Thanks for Mrs Minnie Lassig and family

Sincere thanks to friends for cards of consolation and kindness shown during illness and death of Mrs Minnie Lassig. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Emil Lassig and family, Mrs Norman Reinertson of Waterloo, and many visiting relatives and guests at various gatherings and dinners through the weekend including at the Merle Ruckdaschel and Verni Engle homes. DeWayne Johnson prepares to report for Navy officer training in Newport on July 7.

Minnie Lassig Emil Lassig Norman Reinertson Waterloo Merle Ruckdascel City DeWayne Johnson Newport Rhode Island Navy Oliver Rowland Ezra Rowland Reuben Hackmann Merle Ruckdaschel Allan Howard Johnson Mr. Reinertson Mrs. Reinertson

Methodist Church Service by E. G. Steinman

The bi weekly service led by Minister E G Steinman will be held this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m at the Methodist Church.

E. G. Steinman

Clermont Lutheran Parish Notes and Schedule

West Clermont services Sundays at 9:00, midweek Priscilla Working Band and choir rehearsal details. East Clermont offers 8:00 Divine worship and Luther League with upcoming choir rehearsals and missions. July events include Sunday school teachers' institute, Decorah Circuit Bible Camp, and cautions for Fourth of July driving.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Priscilla Mdms Wm. Burrow Clarence Tatro Arthur Nelson Theo. Loftsgard Gilbert Anderson Mary Washburn Clarence Kittelson Roy Swenson East Clermont Luther League Hilder Bilden Herbert Blockhus Helga Bilden Clara Helgerson Lizzie Thorson Luther College Decorah Circuit Prairie Lake Chetek Wis

St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney, pastor, announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Daily Mass at 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass at 7:30 a.m. Confessions on Saturday evening and before Mass.

Robert Cooney

Full Gospel Anne Sunday services and Bible study schedule

Sunday school at 10:00 a m and services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m in the school house 2 1/2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18. Bible study Thursday at 8:00 led by Rev and Mrs James Schilling. Everybody welcome.

James Schilling Clermont Highway 18

Mrs Schrader and Jimmie Visit Relatives Across Kanawha

Mrs Bernard Schrader and Jimmie spent from Sunday to Friday visiting her mother Harriet Dugstad. They were accompanied to Kanawha by Mrs James Christ and her children who had been visiting her parents in West Urion.

Bernard Schrader Jimmie Harriet Dugstad Kanawha James Christ West Urion

Loftsgard Reunion Brings 113 To Almer Amundson Home

The Loftsgard reunion gathered 113 relatives at the Almer Amundson residence on Sunday June 26 with a noon picnic and a business meeting electing Elmer Olson as president Art Amundson as vice president Sophie Loftsgard secretary and Mrs Harry Amundson assistant secretary. Attendees included numerous Loftsgard and Amundson families from Elgin Luana Monona Decorah Clermont and Cedar Rapids along with late greetings from Park River North Dakota.

Loftsgard Almer T. L. Loftsgard Joe. Baker Morris. Armundson Kenneth Anderson DeVere Halverson Lloyd Loftsgard Ruth Loftsgard Jacob Schneider Elgin Roy Virgil Johanningmeier Sophie Loftsgard Luana Steven Stanley Olson Monona Elmer Nelson West Union Toller Larson Walter Lundy

Amundson Family Grows as Twelve Granddaughters Arrive

Twelve granddaughters are now part of Mr. and Mrs. L E Amundson family with a new girl added at their Seattle or Bakersfield connections. Other local items note Mae Crowe and Anna Kelly as dinner guests, Billy Durr to live with his parents after a visit to Dubuque, Helen Henderson attending speech and drama school in Iowa City, Louie Amundson’s hospital checkup in LaCrosse, and Mr. and Mrs. Andres visiting New York City while their home is built. Local relatives, hospital trips, travel, and visits are listed with family ties to Hawkeye and Waterloo areas.

L.E. Amundson 2 Key Seattle Wash Okey Joyce ‘Amundson LeRoy Durr Jimmie Dubuque Billy Durr Bill Andres Springfield Andres New York City Wrens Department Store Walter ‘Follett

Geology Field Study Course Draws 41 Students

Gordon W. Larson of Clermont joins 41 students from 14 states and 13 colleges for Miami University's ninth annual geology field study course in the Rockies. The group bases at Timber Line Ranch, 7,500 feet up in the Wind River range near Dubois, Wyoming, for six weeks.

Gordon W. Larson Clermont Miami University Rockies Wyoming Timber Line Ranch Dubois Wyo Wind River Rocky Mountains

Legion Names New Officers at Post in Ville

American Legion officers for the coming year include Bob Matt as Commander Howard Johnson as vice commander Henry Follett as adjutant Oscar Thompson as finance officer Walter Follett as service officer and Lloyd Meier as chaplain. Mrs Minnie Backhaus of Postville spent Thursday with John Bakewell and Burkard Riegel. Canasta club hosted by Mrs Clarence Tatro Friday. Ray Reierson hosted a Sunday picnic honoring Glen Olson and Gwendolyn of Guttenberg with many relatives attending. Henry Nelson of Council Bluffs stayed overnight with the Burts. George Belschner hosted Ida Gundacker Fred Schatz and others for a funeral visit. U W Krueger home welcomed Rev Richard Schultheis Esther Torta Alfred Baechler and families plus more. Cedar Rapids trip for confirmation at St Stephen’s Lutheran Church included Arthur Nelson Jr Dean Schultz Barbara and Isobel Nelson. Picnic at Linden Park followed.

American Legion Bob Matt Howard Johnson Henry Follett Adj Oscar Thompson Walter Follett Lloyd Meier Arthur Nelson, Jr Dean Schultz Barbara Isobel Nelson Cedar Rapids St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Linden Park

Women's Service Club Meets in June with Readings

Mrs. Henry Schweinertus hosted the Women’s Service Club on Tuesday June 21. Twelve members answered roll call. Readings honoring Fathers Day were given by Mrs. Gilbert Anderson, Mrs. Martin Amundson and Mrs. Claude Greas. Amelia Olson donated in memory of her son Joseph. Visitor Mrs. Helen Becker attended. Irene Ostlie led the meeting. Bingo provided entertainment. July’s meeting will be at Mrs. G. O. Anderson’s home.

Henry Schweinerus Women’s Service Club Gilbert Anderson Martin Amundson Claude Greas Lana Griebenow Isabelle Nelson Henry Kittelson Amelia Olson Joseph Helen Becker Irene Ostlie G. O. Anderson

Farm Chemicals Can Be Hazards And Safe Handling Tips

A Iowa State College subcommittee of the Farm Safety Council outlines safe farm chemical use. Recommendations include keeping label readable and attached, transferring chemicals from rusted to sound containers, disposing of leftovers at approved landfills, following label directions, preventing spills, burying or soil covering spills, burning empty fertilizer bags, and storing bags away from livestock.

Iowa State College Iowa Farm Safety Council

Mrs Selma Spille Visits George Belschner Home

Mrs Selma Spille of Minneapolis spent several days visiting in the George Belschner home last week.

Selma Spille Minneapolis George Belschner

Calendar notes modify church events for July

Due to the holiday the Methodist WSCS reschedules to Monday July 11. St. Ann's Circle picnic moves to the city park. On July 6 the West Clermont Priscilla Working Band performs. July 7 features St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild at East Clermont Societies.

Methodist WSCS St. Ann's Weat Clermont Priscilla St. Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild East Clermont

Bridal Shower Honors Loyea Erickson at Erickson Home

Mrs LaVerne Stummie and Mrs Dean DeSart hosted a bridal shower for Loyea Erickson at the J A Erickson home on June 27. Attendants included Mrs Laird Cline and others. Games and contests provided entertainment. Miss Erickson plans to wed Robert Larsen of Storm Lake on August 6 at West Clermont Lutheran Church.

LaVerne Stummie Dean DeSart Loyea Erickson J. A. Erickson Mdms Laird Cline Len Simek Keith Thoma Clifton Pringle Arnold Stumme Willet Miller J.A. "Erickson Lyle Gunderson Lawrence Fritz Lloyd Meier Phyllis Sheen Jack Bush Bill Schmidt Norman Erickson E. W. Hilgemann John Bakewell Robert Wilson Gordon Hoopman Art Amundson Miss Erickson Robert Larsen Storm Lake West Clermont Lutheran Church

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Henry Kittelson

Mrs C B Kittelson arranged a surprise party for Mrs Henry Kittelson on her 73rd birthday. Fourteen guests attended with cards and gifts for Mrs Kittelson and Mrs Lorranne Crowe. Several local women were noted visiting and socializing in the period.

C. B. Kittelson Henry Kittelson Kittelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Town and Country Club Verni Engle Reuben Svendsen Lawler Beverly Marianne Svendsen Pers Fel T Ora Aandt Jean Delhi Elmer Olson Diedrich John Deere John Deere Chopper Olson & Olson John Deeré Higaler Clermont Iowa Clermont Lutheran Parish St. Peter’s Church Full Bea Did Echo - Enterprise Farmers Savings Bank Nad Mae Crowe Anna Kelly John Kelly Helen Henderson Iowa City The University Louie Amundson Lutheran LaCrosse Jessie Hoover Lorraine Crowe Millard Nelson Edwin Krueger Mrs Lyle Krueger Fame Roaah Legion Minnie Backhaus Postville Burkard Riegel Canasta Club Ray Reierson Glen Olson Gwendolyn Guttenberg Harry Gunderson Nortia Reierson Rickey Henry Nelson Council Bluffs Ed Burt Ida Gundacker Fred Schatz U. W. Krueger Richard Schultheis Chicago Esther Torta Wheaton Alfred Baechler Harry Johnson Cecil Nickel Harold Doyle Needles Calif George Jaquet Gilbert Nelson Leslie Miller Peter Wolf Francis Wolf Gerald Gutcher Barbara Krueger Postville Hospital Edward Krueger Ella Rafferty Frank Shaw Rosemary and Bill Pocahontas R. W. Steele Dubuatie Bess Blake Woodland Study Club Clermont City Park Steven Anderson Geo. V. Larson Louie Olson M. H. Moore Franz Appelman Elmer Eazsler Business and Professional Women's Association Engle Union Street Birthday Club Ted Loftsgard Andine Vasby Otta Vasby Vasby Lorranne Crowe Mia Memorial Building Julie Waters Inga Anderson Iren Ostlie James Ostlie Florence Band Boosters Club
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