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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1960

Page

7

Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball Tourney Recap

In valley junior high girls tourney Genevieve Christen LaDonna Lantz Annette Meyer and Phyllis Hunsberger led early round wins. Martha Ghaer defeated Genevieve in the semis and Martha’s team beat Annette’s 31 20 in the final. Boys rounds featured Rothlisberger vs Anderson and Thompson vs Chap man with Larry Halvorson beating Lyle and David Asnes topping Lewis Christen 22 8 in closer contests. Larry defeated David Ones 41 24 in Friday finals. A library reading list includes two biographies and other books for eighth graders aiming to understand America as home plus additional general reading volumes.

Valey Genevieve Christen LaDonna Lantz Annette Meyer Phyllis Hunsberger Martha Ghaer Genevieve Martha's Annette Robert Rothlisberger Lyle Anderson David Thompson Ricky Chapman Gordon Mathy Leslie Olson Larry Halverson Lyle America

Local social notes and aviation milestone at Cedar Rapids

Leland Probert and Clarence Kittleson flew to Cedar Rapids where Probert completed a flight check and earned a private pilot license. Social round includes Mrs. Walser Miller of Butt Center and Edna Miller, Mrs. Bess Blake at West Union, and multiple dinner gatherings across Monona Postville and Joy Whitford homes. Klingman’s coats advertised with savings.

Leland Probert Clarence Kittleson Cedar Rapids Mr. Probert Walser ‘Miller Butt Center Edna Miller Bess Blake Rar Bridge Petty E. C. Tohnston West Union Lucian Man Wm. Kneeland Postville Ronald Gunderson Monona Harry Gunderson Jed Lucian Ian Ayening Joy Whitford Ette Kingman’s Herbert Duthermuth Lyle Gunderson Quinton Olson Teresa Rose Olson George Hanson Klingman

Bridge Club The Clermont

Ladies' Bridge Club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Lorrinne Crowe with a luncheon. Mrs. Crowe held high score and Mrs. Franz Appelman second high.

Clermont. Ladies’ Bridge Club Lorrinne Crowe Franz Appelman

Business and Professional Women meet at Moore home

The B and P Women, a Business and Professional Women’s Club chapter, met Monday evening at Mrs. Marion Moore’s home with Mrs. Bess Blake and Mrs. Lorranne Crowe assisting. After lunch and the business meeting a 500 game was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. John Bakewell, Mrs. Clifton Pringle, and Mrs. Elmer Olson.

Marion Moore Bess Blake Lorranne Crowe John Bakewell Clifton Pringle Elmer Olson

Priscilla Meeting Plans Easter Bake Sale and Outreach

Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday March 2 with hostesses Mrs. Kenneth Amundson Mrs. Elmer Olson Mr. Charles Becker Mrs. Carmen Swenson and Floyd Bergeson. Pastor Kronlokken led devotions Ash Wednesday reading Matthew 6. The group approved the secretary's report and noted donations including $10 from Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sanders and a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christianson's 50th anniversary. The treasurer reported funds invested in Evangelical Lutheran Church Home Mission Trust. Members were reminded to sell birthday calendars. A pre Easter bake sale was voted for April 2 after the draw. Committees were named for Publicity Lunch Bake Table Fancy Work and readings included The Women Beautiful and The Diet with recipes and Bible verses.

Priscilla Working Band Mdms Kenneth Amundson Elmer Olson Charles Becker Carmen Swenson Floyd Bergeson Pastor Kronlokken LaVerne Swenson Richard Elmer Sanders Priscilla Albert Christianson Chrm Finance Comm Home Mission Trust Department Evangelical Lutheran Church SB. Knudsen Texas John Gass Donald Cowell Lyle Agnes Art S. Olson Joe Er Richard Griebenow Richard QC Olson Herbert Martin Walter Durscher Vernon Anderson William Nelson I. C. Jerdee

Ames Students Attend Gatherings Across Homes

Donald and David Gutcher and Denise Ven Stone, students at Iowa State University at Ames, spent several days last week in the Gerald Gutcher home. Dinner guests Thursday evening in the Harlo Meyer home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Varigason of Maynard, Katie Meyer of Postville and Sonny Kerr. The Dean Loftsgard family were vis.

Donald David Gutcher Denise Ven Stone Lows State University Ames Gerald Gutcher Harlo Meyer Robert Varigason Maynard Katie Meyer Postville Sonny Kerr Dean Loftsgard Theresa Dwayne Heving Ati Laurie Fredericksburg Theo. Loftsgard Linda Luchsinger Jacob Hoover Elgin Orwen Loftsgard Douglas Guyer Vada White Gerald Guyer Richard O. Olson Elliott Olson Ames Olson Karen Charles Thorson Cheryl Lorranne Crowe Cathryn Bess Blake Stanley Lehman Kilingman's Ray Weideman Kathy Jackie Richard Olson Clarence Johnson Dean Sandra Olson Calvin Penz Karen Mogan Pat Janda Rochester Minn Manchester

East Clermont Mothers Club meeting at Oliver Larson home

Twenty three members and guests attended the East Clermont Mothers Club gathering on Monday March 7. The program included hymn singing and devotions by Mrs. Alvin Erickson from Thoughts for Young Mothers. A silent auction raised 56.05 toward the choir gown fund. Neck pieces for gowns were distributed to be sewn. Mrs. Clarence Amundson spoke on prayers. The session closed with a table prayer from Prayers for Little Ones.

East Clermont Oliver Larson Alvin Erickson Clarence Amundson

East Clermont Society Meeting Minutes March 3

The East Clermont Society met March 3 with hostesses Mesdames Olson Amundson Taylor Olson and Holt. Activities included hymn singing secretary’s report the bake sale results for junior choir gowns and a lesson on Parables and Miracles of Jesus from Mark. Members urged letters to missionary Cora Martinson in Hong Kong and a film shown by Mrs Kronickken. Birthday offerings were given by several members.

East Clermont Society Mesdames Loren Olson Clarence Amundson James Taylor Clarence Olson Ernest Holt West Clermont Mission Society Ames Oson Maukstad Lutheran World Relief Eugene Thorson Kenneth Blackhue Justin Beker Jesus Mark Elmer Larson Mission ‘Gee Cora Martinson Hong Kong John Kronickken Circuit Foreign Mission Sec Justin Baker Helga Bilden Gust Gilbertson Astrid Kimball Almér Amundson Helmer Lyngaas Orvin Olson

Ill Mrs. Gerald Gutcher Returns Home From Hospital

Ill and hospitalized Mrs. Gerald Gutcher returned home from Postville Hospital on Tuesday and is convalescing very well.

Gerald Gutcher Postville Hospital

Weekend House Guests and Local Visits

Visitors Friday evening in the Elliott Olson home included Roger Frieden Cathryn Crowe and Stanley Lehman. Numerous luncheon and dinner guests visited various local households over the weekend including Mrs John Gass Mrs Barnie Tossan and Tommy and others.

Elliott Olson Roger Frieden Cathryn Crowe Stanley Lehman Craig T. Larson Fayette George Weyent John Gass Kathy Barnie Tossan Tommy Kevin LaVerne Swenson Hichard Donald Cowell Loyle Lawrence Konis Aebbie John Yeuslin Joanna Jeffrey Jamey Henry Schweinefus Albert Lea Minn Clarence Jell John Well Jeckie Junann Lawrence Ewell New Albia Wayne Chao Cheryl End John Shipton Charles Shipton Igidoredo Leo, Woods and Pens Carmen Swenson John Anderson Robert Warvin Waterloo Klingman Alfred Haechler John Vanderbeck Anaheim Calif Bete P Cere

Wander Family Leaves for California in San Bernardino Move

Mr and Mrs Joe Wander Lin da and Keith attended a turkey supper and farewell party at Laverne Schultz home for Mr and Mrs Duane Wander Randy Cindy Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Kevin and DeAnn. The Duane Wander and Smith families left Saturday for San Bernardino Calif to make their home. The men have carpenter jobs and have been there for the past month. There are 500 new homes to be built in San Hern year. The Duane Wander and Earl Smith families and Gene Wander of Mason City were guests Saturday at the Joe Wander home.

Joe Wander Linda Keith Laverne Schultz Duane Wander Randy Cindy Earl Smith Kevin DeAnn Smith San Bernardino Calif San Hernyear Gene Wander Mason City

Card of thanks for hospital visit and gifts from Cedar Rapids to Millard Bear home

Sincere thanks for cards letters and gifts from Theo N Loftsgard Winifred Sullivan Cedar Rapids visited Millard Bear home Earl Monroe Clark s Grove Minn visited Gerald Gutcher home Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson and Kevin were dinner guests Levi F rid en home Dad shoes need Hed Wing s by Klingman s 28c

Postville Hospital Theo N. Loftsgard Winifred Sullivan Cedar Rapids Millard Bear Earl Monroe Clarks Grove Minn Gerald Gutcher Elliott Olson Kevin Levi Frieden Mom Dad Son Hed Wing Klingman’s

Legion Meeting and Local Social Notes

A regular Legion meeting at Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 is set for Monday March 14 at 8 00 p m with a door prize of 17 50 and a program including movies and lunch. Also reported are a 3rd birthday dinner for Theresa at the Dean Loftsgard home and various local visits and dinners among area families including the Olson Loftsgard and Janda circles with Rochester Minnesota and Manchester connections.

Sheehan Olson Post No W. C. Follets

Birthday Club Met At Clermont Home

The Clermont Birthday Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Leo Griebenow's home to honor birthday celebrants Mrs. Mary Olson and Mrs. Leo Griebenow. Attendees included Alma Nelson, Floyd Bergeson, Gussie Miller, John Erickson, Mary Olson, Ezra Rowland, Emma Olson, Arthur Olson, Evelyn Olson, Elmer Olson, and Andine Vasbey, with Ruth Starkey, Nels Iverson, and Ole Amundson absent. A picnic lunch was shared by all.

Clermont Birthday Club Leo Griebenow Mary Olson Mdms Alma Nelson Floyd Bergeson Gussie Miller John Erickson Ezra Rowland Emma Olson Arthur Olson Evelyn Olson Elmer Olson Andine Vasbey Ruth Starkey Nels Iverson Ole Amundson

Kitchen Shower for Mrs Hart Schultz Held at Home

Mrs Hart Schultz was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Richard Osterlis on Wednesday evening March 2. Five hundred winner was Mrs Louis Olson and low score went to Mrs Dennis Bear. attendees included Cedar Rapids visitor Robert Daniels, Clarion Olson, Glen Nims, Doyle Baker, Ronald Loftsgard, Robert Mott, Guy Mackow, Gene Lassig, LaVonne Osterhus, Larry Horan, Lyle Olson, Dean Mitts, Arnold Stumme, Ernie Preterson and others.

Richard Osterlis Hart Schultz Louis Olson Dennis Bear Mums Robert Daniels Cedar Rapids Clarion Olson Glen Nims Doyle Baker Ronald Loftsgard Robert Mott Guy Mackow Gene Lassig LaVonne Osterhus Larry Horan Lyle Olson Dean Mitts Arnold Stumme Lydia Wright Floyd Bergeson John Bakewell Ernie Preterson Mrs. Schultz

Bucks Drawing Omaha Clermont Jackpot Update

Gloria Erickson and August Zweibhohmer won prizes of 200 dollars and 40 dollars respectively in the Clermont drawing but neither was present to claim. The next drawing will offer 200 dollars and 80 dollars.

Clermont Gloria Erickson August Zweibhohmer

Elected to Accounting Fraternity

Qran F. Shipton, son of Mrs. Leonora Shipton, was among ten State University of Iowa students chosen for the SUI chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the national honorary accounting society, last Thursday. Members must be accounting majors with a B average in accounting courses and a cumulative GPA between a B and C.

Qran F. Shipton Leonora Shipton State University of Iowa SUI Beta Alpha Psi National ‘Honorary Accounting Society SUI College of Business Administration

Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Support

The note extends sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for cards gifts and visits during illness and after returning home special appreciation goes to Rev Caspers for food Mrs Gerald pu orrs and Bess Blake travel to Dubuque for a week visit Norris Heierson home hosts Mr Merlin Dunt and family visitors on Sunday afternoon and evening including Jack Mary Billy and Brif as a Weds Union

Caspers Gerald Pu 'Orrs Bess Blake R. W. Steele Dubuque Norris Heierson Merlin Dunt Jack Mary Billy Brif

Methodist Church Schedule Includes Lenten Service and Fish Supper

Sunday services list Pastor Donald T. Caspers leading worship at 8 48 a m. Family night at Mannichall features a covered fish supper from 6 p m. Evening Lent service at St Pauls Elgin features Rev Gerald Johnson of Hawkey preaching at 8 p m.

Donald T. Caspers Mamnichall St. Paul's Elgin Gerald Johnson Hawkey

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Meetings

Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines weekend worship at West and East Churches with 9 30 am service times and Sunday school at West Church plus a 7 30 pm West Luther League. A March 16 meeting features Millicent Mauger Bak from South Africa with slides and hostesses listed. East Church hosts C R special meeting with Maugebak speaker and pictures and refreshments provided by local members.

John D. Kronlokken West Church East Church West Luther League West Mission Society Buest Millicent Maugebak South Africa

Gospel Message Church Holds Sunday Worship Service

Gospel Message Church announces Sunday worship at 2 00 p m with evangelistic service led by Pastor Lester Lease all are welcome to attend the gathering

Gospel Message Church Lester Lease

Woman's Society meeting held at Mrs Triem's home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday evening March 7 at the home of Mrs Harold Triem with Mrs Lester Luchsinger assisting. Mrs Donald Caspers led the program as Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Lucian Appelman spoke on church and Bible assignments.

Woman's Society of Christtian Service Harold Triem Lester Luchsinger Donald Caspers Bess Blake Lucian Appelman

New Parkway or Andover Suits at Klingmans

Junior and senior boys are invited to view sharp Parkway and Andover suits at Klingmans. See the latest styles and fit for school attire.

Parkway Andover Klingman’s

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Junior High News Airport News Bridge Club East Clermont Mothers’ Club NEW Products International California Legion Meeting Leo Leona Clermont, Iowa Braunschweiger North State Birthday Club Clermont Lutheran Parish Clermont, Lows FELCO Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Lowa Lyle UE Gunderson
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