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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1965

Page

3

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Monona

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doerring of Monona were honored at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Attendants included his siblings now Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Doerring of Postville and relatives from Postville Lancaster and Luana. Guests poured punch and cake, signed the guest book, and gifts were registered.

Ed Doerring Monona St. Paul's Lutheran Church Arnold Doerring Postville Victor Sebastian Burdette Sebastian Marcene Morch Bob Doerring Lancaster Wisc Gene Doerring Bonnie Doerring Luana Beverly March Doerring Ts. Doerring National Bonnie Dwight Kevin Kathy Wisconsin Vern Roth Alge Sae Louis A. Olson Leslie Susan Kingery Cody Dean

Saint Peter's Parish Lent Schedule and Masses

Thursday feast of Saint Syril of Jeruselam with 7 15 pm sung liturgy for Mary and Saint Joseph foster feast. Stations of the Cross and confessions before Mass. Saturday lenten weekday 4 00 pm and 8 00 pm confessions and catechetical classes. Sunday third Sunday of Lent features 8 00 am English liturgy for Gerald Fassbinder family 10 00 am liturgy for Saint Peter's Parish and 11 00 am confirmation class.

Foster Ester Hether Jesus Saint Peter's Parish Nellie Inn Saint Peter's Gerald Fassbinder

Lenten Weekday Services and Holy Spirit Confirmation Schedule

The schedule lists Monday services with 7:15 Sung Liturgy for Cathryn Schupanitz and 4:00 p.m. English Liturgy of the Holy Spirit Confirmation by Archbishop Byrne. Tuesday offers 7:15 Sung Liturgy for Ed Quinn. Wednesday honors Saint Gabriel with a 7:00 p.m. High School choral English liturgy for Kenneth Fassbinder and a homily on the Holy Eucharist.

Cathryn Schupanitz Archbishop Byrne Ed Quinn Saint Gabriel Kenneth Fassbinder

Confirmation at St Peter's English Mass Celebrates First

Archbishop James J. Byrne will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in English at St. Peter's Church on Monday March 22 at 4:00 PM. Ten children and two adults will receive Confirmation during Mass, with a parish gathering and picnic dinner to follow at 7:00 AM. The class includes David Woods Steven Woods John Woodson John Martin Thomas McNeil Alien Bod en steiner Francis Durnan Nancy Woodson Cindy Bushman Regina Durnan.

James J. Byrne Dubuque St. Peter's Church David Woods Steven Woods John Woodson John Martin Thomas McNeil Alien _ Bodensteiner Francis Durnan Nancy Woodson Cindy Bushman Regina Durnan Paris

Luther League Progressive Supper at West Clermont

The West Clermont Luther League held a progressive supper with thirty two members and sponsors. Supper stations at the parsonage, Lyle Aanes, Harry Amundson, and Willett Miller homes featured juice and crackers, salad, main course, and dessert with recreation. mothers helped serve.

West Clermont Luther League Peterson Nelson Trine

Junior Auxiliary Meeting at Legion Hall

The Jr. American Legion Auxiliary met on Wednesday March 10 at 3 p.m. with Elaine Thorson and Laurie Follett hosting. They sent a letter to President Johnson urging preservation of veterans hospitals and urged returning Junior jury ballots from National News by the April meeting.

Jr. Am. Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Elaine Thorson Laurie Follett Johnson Veterans Hospitals National News Magazine Jr. High Manchester Patty Luann Kathleen Gunderson

Costa Rican themed Spring Conference essay and prayers

Members plan Costa Rica essays for the Spring Conference and write prayers for a meeting book. Linda Halvorson led the Poppy program. Veterans hospitals receive sewing cards, nut cups, place mats, napkins, and candy trays. April hostesses are Linda and Lolita Luchsinger and Linda Loftsgard. Roll call: my favorite bird. Lunch served by hostesses.

Costa Rica Linda Halvorson Linda Lolita Luchsinger Linda Loftsgard

Bucks Drawings Names for Bucks Cash Drawn Saturday

The Saturday drawing awarded No 1 for 20 dollars to Glen Paulson who was absent, No 2 for 10 dollars to Carmen Swenson who attended, No 3 for 10 dollars to Mrs Rowland Hackmann who was absent, and No 4 for 10 dollars to Lyle Mabb who attended. This Saturday will feature No 1 for 40 dollars and No 2 3 and 4 each for 100 dollars.

Glen Paulson Carmen Swenson Rowland Hackmann Lyle Mabb

Public Notice of EstateAdministration in Fayette County Iowa

Probate No 9204 36 244 announces appointment of administrators Vernice Svendsen and Joycelyn Bakewell for the estate of Verni H Engle deceased in Clermont Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk and debtors repay debts promptly. six months from the second publication to file or be barred. Attorney for administrators is W Hilgemann based in Elgin Iowa. Second publication date 24 March.

Verni H. Engle

Clermont Local News Residents Visit Over Weekend

Sunday callers in the Lyle Olson home included Mr and Mrs William Wede Burdette Sebastian Merlin Sebastian of Clinton and Mr and Mrs Raymond Frieden and family. William Wede and wife joined Dean Mitts for Bobbys fourth birthday celebration. Frieden family visited Don Mark in Postville. Lien anniversary dinner guests were Mrs Richard Vagts and David and Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson with Ricky present.

Lyle Olson William Wede Burdette Sebastian Merlin Sebastian Clinton Raymond Frieden Dean Mitts Bobby Ray Frieden Don Mark Postville Oscar Lien Richard Vagts David Norris Reierson Ricky Wayne Amund- Linda Hele Victor Sebastiana William Wedoitts Mr. Asion Bobby Mitts Bess Hiake Dubuque Moore's Lowell Maurer Jateries Jean Metzger George Krome Ray Halsy Jand Arness Decorah Harold Earle Fayette John Larson West Union Roy Swenson Richard Olson Mines B C. Larson Ralph Moen Emily Joann Rock Island Martin Anderson Chrystal Anderson Home Don Anderson Brian and Brent Luana Burnell Anderson Dean Dennis Franklin Shipton Leddy Waukegan Ill Lenora Shipton Franklin Charles Shipton Steven Eldorado Wayne Shipton Johnnie Cheryl Franklin Helmer Lyngaas Arthur Helgerson Clara Helgerson Ewald Lyngaas George Frieden Orlan Tague Sylvan Taylor Chester Perry Presbyterian Church Festville Quinton Olson P. Medberry Pbs George Luer Milt Mohs Derryl Leonhart Elgin Alan Seabrooke Henry Schweinerus Martin Oakland Lloyd Block Ray Shafer Mary Rae Jim Hangertner Mary Lonnie Albert Shafer Galen Mack Ronnie Baker Oelwein Doyle Baker Connie Caro Jean Metzger Andine Vasby le |Vasby Howard Dickson Waukon Howard Rowe Roger Dickson Douglas Appelman Lucian Appelman Richard Hoth Laurie Paula Cedar Rapids Aes Glen Nygaard Suni Leo Griebenow Leon Ruth Starkey Buelah Lubke Harvey Meyer Harold Opsana Morris Amundson Arthur Amundson Theo. Loftsgard William Burrow Moore Ivan Krueger Jan Lerle Clark Diane Jeanine Gerald Schupanitz Carlin Dick Griebenow William Burrows John Gass Gerene Larson Waterloo Don Cowell Tee Aves Anderson Elgin Lyle Gunderson Luann Harry Gunderson James Gunderson Norman, Erickson Caser Staples Robert Larsenly Iowa City J. A. Erickson Erickson Postville Community Hospital Earl Jacobson LeRoy, Minn Anna Walvanne James Olson Lana Joe Nelson Milton Nelson Frankvill Gene Anderson Jan and Ross Ida Selness Mount Pleasant Gena Anderson

Weekend Guest List Highlights Local Social Mix

A long string of visits and gatherings spans a weekend in the region. Families from West Union Fayette Oelwein and Cedar Rapids stopped by including the Seabrooke family, the Andersons, and the Meltons, while birthdays and prayers marked the events.

Clermont F B Homemakers Meeting

Clermont F B Homemakers met March 12 at Keith Kerr home with six members present. Readings and reports covered Iowa visits, Farm Bureau Women’s Day March 10, and a March 23 legislative trip to Des Moines. Members planned a goodwill garment display and a donation to Good Samaritan Home West Union. Next meeting set for April 5 at Mrs M Finnegan’s.

Clermont Keith Kerr Nelson Iowa Farm, Bureau Maynard Archie Schroeder LaVerne Swenson Des Moines Fayette Good Samaritan West Union Ireland

Thursday Circle Meeting at Reierson Home Event

Thursday Circle gathered at the Norris Reierson home with a singing opening, devotions by Mrs. Wayne Am Tepe on baptism and other faiths, and remarks from Mrs. Roger Amundson. Mrs. LaVerne Larcos called in about American Lutheran Church magazines and shared brief notes.

Norris Reierson Jesus Wayne Am Roger Amundson LaVerne Larcos American Lutheran Church Charles Thorson

Church circle wraps up with prayers and meal

A church circle meeting closed after a brief note from Roger Berg was read and each member offered a monthly write up to those in service. The gathering included a reading of the Lords Prayer and the table prayer, followed by lunch served by the hostess.

Roger Berg Lords” Prayer

Cards of Thanks and Hospital Gratitude Note

I express sincere thanks to my family relatives and friends for the cards flowers and visits during my stay at Postville Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Kiesau and the hospital staff and to Pastor Peterson for his visits and prayers. Mary Tatro.

Postville Hospital Kiesau Pastor Peterson Mary Tatro

Want Ads Sell Old Items You No Longer Need

Classified notice notes useful secondhand items available for sale. Readers are invited to browse offerings across categories and contact sellers for details and pricing.

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St. Peter’s Parish Syril Jerusalem Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Guneral Home Furniture Store A. H. Sterling Optometrist Grinnell Mutual Insurance Sats Losure Grinnell Tha Grinnell Mutual Karl Miller Represamtmg Wrornell. Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell, Lows St. Peter’s Progressive Supper State OF Fayette County Vernice Svendsen Joycelyn Bakewell Leo Leona Clermont, Owa Florida Wayne Sawyer Robin Scott New Albia Seabrooke Harry Oakland Mildred Quass Ossian Leon Hansen Derry Leonhardt Laralee Lartoni Eveni Harry Helgerson Clermont F. B. Homemakers Meeting Reierson Paul N. Moser Étermarlin Clarence Kittelson E. W. Hilgemann Office Smith Enyart Motors Muehlethaler Pontiac West Union Motor Company
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