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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1965

Page

3

Community Social Notes From Gaerson Area

Local residents hosted and visited across Friday to Sunday including Mrs. Jerry Anderson Mrs. Cisrence Bear Louise Bilde and Mrs. Leo Griebenow. Numerous callers and dinners featured among families such as Gilbert Kittleson Madson Schleider and Bear families plus multiple birthdays celebrated at homes and inns. Major gatherings included a Ced ar Rapids trip and a funeral in Postville, with many neighbors sharing meals and greetings.

Jerry Anderson Cisrence Bear Louise Bildeen Leo Griebenow Dean Smith Burr Osk Neil Gilbert Orlando Henry Kittleson Charles City Lyle Olson George Madson Arthur Helgerson Dhorwing Felingman Griebenow Leon En- Leo Betty’s Cafe LaVerne Schweinefus Geaghters Dad Men George George Suptens Wayne Shipton John Cheryl Jim Hoeg Zion Ilinois Kilingman Floyd Bergeson Martha Bergeson Florence Thompson West Union Elgin Will Burrow Scott Butikofer Gary Schneider DeWayne Frieran Cato Layne Ed Butikofer Eugene Butikofer Dale Halverson Merle Clark Oelwe Foster Roger Peterson Norris Reiersons Theo Loftsgard Norris Reierson Renae Lee Roy Collins Keith Linda Einer Mee Sera Lucian Agnesman Burdette Sebastian Michele Mike Randy Olaca Andine Vasby Harvey Cedarburg Waterloo Allen Johnson LuAnn Flack Bobby Jerry Mitts Dean Mitts Mrs Howard Oliphant Bettendorf

Riverside Study Club Meeting Read Valentine Poems

Riverside Study Club met at Mrs. Louis Olg s home on Wednesday afternoon in February. Six members shared favorite Valentine poems and two visitors, Mrs. Emil Las é ig and Mrs. Wayne Gilson, attended. A get well card was signed for Mrs. Mary Tatro at Postville hospital. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Maynard Lantz, Mrs. Ruth Larson, and Mrs. Wayne Gilson. Emil Lara won the door prize. Next meeting hosts Mrs. Martin Anderson on March 24.

Riverside Study Club Louis Olg Qmil Laséig Wayne Maynard Lantz West Union Ruth Larson Wayne Gilson Emil Lara Aie Martin Anderson

500 Card Club at Butikofer Home

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Butikofer hosted the 500 card club Saturday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. John Gass, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson, and Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Olson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Follett and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard of Elgin. Don Cowell won both men’s and ladies’ high.

Arthur Helgersons George Madson Bertina Burngs Minn Wm Burrow Julie Cedar Rapids Wmurrow Merle Clark Diane Jeanine E.D. James Stanley Don Cowell John Barnhouse Merle Alderson Herbert Martin John Gass Floyd Bergeson Jae Meeene Butikofer Is Aneene Lester James Tr Luchsinger Leo Woods Orlan Tague Billy Swenson Des Moines Carmen Swenson Cub Scouts Den 2 Tony Tague Scott Butikofer David Woods Roger Loftsgard Toony Tague Bobby Bear Henry Follett Eugene Butikofer William Nelson, Jr Wayne Durscher Leslie Hitch West Union Wm. Nelson, Jr Harry Yauslin Susan He. Follett Eugene Butikotér Alan Seabrooke William Nelson Roy Tornon Flossié Geo V. Larson Lily Smith Martha Mechelson Decorah Mechelson Gussie Miller Clara Helgerson Irene Olson Lyle Olson Michael Orlan Taguo John Anderson Elgin Ernest Helgerson Sheila Sharnell Henry Helgerson Song Postville 500 Card Club Sylvan Taylor LaVerne Swenson Eliott Olson Ronald Loftsgard Don.Cowell Sylvan

Barbara L Palmer Goes Away Party Held After School

Barbara Lee Palmer was guest of honor at a moving away party Tuesday February 23 after school at Debra Orths home. Attendees included Bear Nancy Anderson Depa Skelton Laurie Follett Janice O Tulle Welevacn Teanett Nims Renae Rejerson and Sheryl Schneider. A going away gift was left by Mire Dennis and Leo Orth hosted lunch.

Barbara Lee Palmer Debra Orth Be Bear Nancy Anderson Depa Skelton Laurie Follett Janice O' Tulle Welevacn Teanett 2 Nims Renae Rejerson Sheryl Schneider Loni T Mire Dennis Eat Sonts Dennis Mire Leo Orth

Marion ALCW Workshop Held at Mrs Mark Home

The Marion Lateran Church ALCW held a workshop Thursday at the home of Mrs. K K Mark. Present were area members including Ole L Lormenst Cornel lius Reierson Mervin Reiérgon Wettle son Mary Ann ander Louis Beierson Kjosa David Sa Anderson K Peterson and T L Lofsgara.

Marion Lateran Church K.K. Mark With Opsand Ole L Lormenst Cornellius Reierson He ‘Mervin Reiérgon Wettleson Mary ’ Ann Ander Louis Beierson Kjosa David Sa Anderson K. Peterson T. L. "Lofsgara

Grand piradew Study Club Met at Olson Home

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Ames Olson's home on Friday afternoon February 26. Nine members answered roll call with a valentine verse. Mrs. Orville Berg read an article about Lin e ipoem and a poem titled A Package at Scene. Mrs. Norman Amundson reported on Doctor Schweitzer. Mrs. Hubert Cummings discussed wood finishing. Mrs. Clarence Amundson gave the thought for the day. The meeting closed with Faith of Our Fathers, Lord's Prayer, and table prayers. Two visitors attended, Mrs. La Verne Larson and Mrs. Millard Bilden. Lunch was served.

Grand. Meadow Ames Olson America Orville Berg Norman Amundson Doctor Schweitzer Hubert Cummings Clarence Amundson Our Fathers LaVerne Larson Millard Bilden

Town and Country Club Hosts Three Elgin Clubs

The Town and Country Club welcomed three Elgin clubs for a Wednesday evening at Clermont Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lyle Aanes opened with greetings, devotions were led by Mrs. Laird Cline, Kathy Meier played two piano solos, and Mrs. Vitlet Miller introduced Mrs. R. W. Steele of Dubuque who read the club's collect. Lunch followed served by the hostess group.

Elgin Progress Clermont Lutheran Church Lyle Aanes Laird Cline Kathy Meier Vitlet Miller R. W. Steele Dubuque Acceno A

Buck's Drawing Names Drawn for the Buck Giveaway

Buck's drawing completed with names of recipients selected for the Saturday afternoon buck giveaway. Organizers announced winners and thanked participants in a brief community note.

Drawing Odds For Races At Saturday Meet

The notes list four entries with names Palmer Helgarsom Leo Nelson and Clarence Larson. Entries 1 and 2 are linked to ten dollar stakes while entry 1 also mentions twenty dollars. Final draw assigns No 1 to sixty lead and Nos 2 8 and 4 each at ten dollars.

Palmer’ Helgarsom Mra Aimer Leo Nelson Clarencé Larson

Notice from Mrs Lyle Olson

A brief message from Mrs Lyle Olson expresses appreciation for the seven summing data and acknowledges Otsem Owl’s attention.

Otsem Owl Lyle Olson

Brotherhood Met February 25 at West Clermont Lutheran

The Parish Brotherhood met at West Clermont Lutheran on Thursday evening February 7. Roger Peterson presented the program and a social hour followed.

Clermont Lutheran Search Roger Peterson

Karen Alderson Receives College Scholarship

Karen Ann Alderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle R Sar of Clermont earns a scholarship at Upper Iowa University based on poetry shown at V Community High School. The award covers the 1965 1966 school year beginning September 1965.

Karen Ann Alderson Merle R. Sar Clermont Iris Urteth Upper Iowa Univ Karen V. Community High School

Clermont Methodist Church Events Summary

Clerment Methodist Church schedules a prayer service at 8 pm at Elgin Church on March 3. On March 7, Jr MYF and TY meet at 6 30 pm, with Shelreh Sr MYF meeting later that day.

Elgin Church Sun Ha “Shelreh

Legion and Auxiliary to Celebrate Anniversary

The Clermont Legion will hold an anniversary event Tuesday evening at 7:80 at the home of Miss Lyle. The notice also references the auxiliary group and invites participation in the observance.

Clermont ‘Legion Arty Toon Auxilis Wits ‘Real Lyle

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