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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1958

Page

7

Woodland Study Club Met at Mrs Hovland Home

Woodland Study Club met on Tuesday March 11 at the home of Mrs Louie Hovland with fourteen members attending. They pledged one dollar to the American Red Cross and heard readings from Mrs George W Larson and Mrs Marion Kirkestue. The day’s thought was given by Mrs Hate Leehy. visitors included Mrs Ronald Gunderson Steven and Dawn Mr and Mrs Orville Berg Roger and Marvin Lester Fried erich and Mr and Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr.

Woodland Study Club Louie Hovland Clu American Red Cross George W. Larson Marion Kirkestue Hate Leehy Ronald Gunderson Steven End ‘Dawn Orville, Berg Roger End Marvin Lester Friederich Jacob Friederich, Jr Lester Kleppe Gayle Kleppe

Local residents visit hospitals and celebrate anniversaries

Raymond Erhardt returned home Friday after a week at Allan Memorial hospital Waterloo for surgery and is recovering. John Bakewell and family visited Verni Engle at St. Mary’s hospital Rochester where she is improving and expected to be released soon. Harlan Schultz is recovering after a week at Postville hospital. Leo Woods family attended Sunday gatherings. various neighbors and relatives shared visits and a Manning’s 35th wedding anniversary party. Claude and Cleo Gress traveling in California report side trips and plan home via Cedar Rapids and Marion. daughter Phyllis is improving at Veterans Hosp in Iowa City. Community members attended concerts, dinners, and birthdays. Patrick’s dinner at Holy Name church and belated birthday for Mrs Orlando Kittleson noted.

Raymond Erhardt Ihome Allan Memorial Hospital Waterloo John Bakewell Rochester Verni Engle St. Mary’s Hospital Joe Wander Fred Lydia Martie Ole Reierson Ben Manning Decorah Manning Kenneth Don Osweiler Cleveland Ohio Cedar Rapids Robert Schupanitz Marvin Onsager Mannings Claude Gress Riverside Calif San Diego Marion Phyllis Veterans Hosp Iowa City Clermont

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule Summary

Parish activities list for March including West junior choir rehearsals at 7:30 p m West church Mid week Lenten service East church PTA at 8 30 p m and Friday released time classes for fifth and sixth grades Confirmation Saturday Fifth Sunday in Lent with West services 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m East services 11 00 a m East Luther League 8 00 p m and Luther College band homecoming concert in Decorah on Wednesday March 26 7 00 p m West choir 8 00 p m Lenten services West.

John D. Kronlokken West East Church PTA West Church East East Luther League Luther College Band Decorah

Lenten Service Planned at St. Pauls Elgin Sunday Evening

The Methodist Church announces a Lenten evening service at St. Pauls Elgin at 7 30 p m on Sunday March 23 No service of worship at 8 45 a m Union Sunday school will be held at 10 00 a m Pastor Donald T Caspers leads the observance with the regular union program following.

Donald T. Caspers St. Paul's Elgin Union

Gospel Message Church Anniversary Service Notice

Gospel Message Church three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 o clock Special anniversary service will be held Tuesday evening March 25 at 8 o clock Pastor Lester Lease leads Morning worship at 10 45 a m and Evening Evangelistic service at 8 00 p m with welcome to all

Clermont Lester Lease

St Peters Church schedules masses and confessions

St Peter s Church lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 10 00 with confessions before each, school day Masses at 11 20, and Thursday and Friday confessions at 11 00. if no school is in session, an 8 00 Mass is held in the chapel. Community notices include local visits, birthday club honors, and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Clair Drummy

Auxiliary Activities At Legion Auxili ary March Meeting and Local Visits

The American Legion Auxiliary met March 11 at the Legion hall with Spignie supper and joint Legion Auxiliary session. They may send a girl to Girls State this year and sponsored a new child, a six year old. A donation of $5 to the Red Cross was approved. Members reported making new draperies for Legion rooms and purchases totaling about $40 from Clinton Comiciliary Center. Local visits followed, with many families visiting the Griebenows, Osmunsons, Hulberts, and others, and birthdays celebrated for Helen Osmundson and Verdell Hulbert.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

JoAnn Moore Pledged to National Fraternity Alpha Lambda Delta

JoAnn Moore was pledged into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national sorority for university women. The honor recognizes a 3.6 or higher scholastic average and notable extracurriculars. A March 24 banquet will honor new initiates. JoAnn, a member of Drake University choir, helped its Night of Opera performance and the choir tours Illinois and St Louis. Also that Saturday Kappa Kappa Gamma initiated twelve Drake freshmen, including JoAnn.

JoAnn Moore Alpha Lambda Delta Motor ‘Board M. H. Moore Drake University Drake Choir JoAnn Illinois St. Louis Kappa Kappa Gamma National Sorority

Decorah hospital thanks from Anita Olson

Card of thanks from Anita Olson expresses gratitude for cards gifts and visits during recovery at Decorah hospital. Also notes Myra Skuster crowned queen of the Mecca ball at University of Iowa and previously Miss Decorah. Includes numerous local visits and condolences for Mrs Martha Seeley’s funeral.

Decorah ‘Hospital Anita Olson Myra Liz) Skuster Bertha Alice Hungerford Skuster Osage Mecca (Engineers University of Iowa Decorah Luther College L. D. Hungerford Clermont

Clermont-Elgin FFA Holds March Meeting and Plans Events

The Clermont Elgin FFA met March 10 with Harold Hanson presiding. They discussed the Sweetheart Party for March 26 at 7 45 p m in Elgin, with Barbara Anderson as sweetheart and candidates Anita Olson Jean Amundson and Mavis Anderson, inviting last year’s sweetheart Mary K Swenson and parents. A land project on the hilltop plot was approved to plant corn, run by sophomore ag boys. State FFA convention plans may allow some to attend Sioux City. Harley Evenson and Mr James may go as state farmers. The parliamentary team of Hanson Orth Meisner Ogle and Hilgerson won a sub district contest and will advance to district at Waverly on the 28th or 29th. The meeting adjourned with gym activities and refreshments provided by adviser Mr James.

Clermont-Elgin Harold Hanson Barbara Anderson Mary K. Swenson Anita Olson Jean Amundson Mavis Anderson Mary K FFA Elgin Sioux City Harley Evenson James Postville Paul Hanson Richard Orth Lyle Meisner Fremont ‘Ogle Robert Hilgerson Waverly

Ten Year Award honors Dr Stuart H Cook in Rock Rapids

The Ten Year Award for service to the Selective Service System was awarded to Dr. Stuart H. Cook of Rock Rapids. Two other Iowans received 11 year awards and two received 10 year awards. A man has tact who won't mix with anything but business.

Stuart H. Cook Rock Rapids

Wagner announce birth of Anna Marie in Lansing

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wagner of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter Anna Marie weighing eight pounds two ounces born Thursday March 13 at Waukon hospital Mrs Wagner is the former Doris Matt

Kenneth Wagner Lansing Waukon Hospital Anna Marie Wagner Doris Matt

Healthy Habits for Mental Well Being

The Iowa State Health Department via the National Association for Mental Health offers a checklist of good mental health habits. It emphasizes self respect realistic self appraisals tolerance toward others and planning ahead with clear goals and responsible actions.

Iowa Lfe

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Harlan Schultz Postville Hospital Schultz Leo Woods Glen Nygaard John Woods Ern- Leon ‘Wolfe Randaliar Fash Holt Clarence Tatro Roy Tatro Mrs. Elmer Gene Westby Vern Pratt West Union John Nelson Dennis Griebenow Ronald Tatro Arthur Amundson Dean DeSart Victor Borge DeSarts Amundsons Robert Larson Ponies Erickson Cedar Rapiids Charles DeSotel Monona Henry Thorton Jean Waukon Christena Monroe Leo Foels Tamara Vern Meyer Orville Berg Holy Name Church Henry Kittleson Orlando Kittleson Billy and Larry Charles City Clarence Kittleson Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Clermont, Iowa Clermont Lutheran Parish Gospel Message Church St. Peter’s Church Mark DeSart Ray DeSart Neighborhood Birthday Club Alma Nelson John A. Erickson Mdms Elmer Olson John A.erickson Nels Iverson Mary Olson Leo Griabenow Evelyn Olson Andine Vasbey Wayne Shipton Ralph House Bernice Meyer Mason City Verni Brandt Dale J. Hanson Gilbert Hanson Cresco Lawrence Bakewell New Albin Reldar Smith Ridgeway Lillie Smith John Wede and Sons Aurora Donald Larsons Ernest Holt Mrs Clarence Kleene Otto Vasley Henry Christofferson of AID Leg Griebenow Leon Dick Griebenow Anna Hitch Carolyn and Leslie Sumner Harry Vauslin Mrs. Oliver Fay Bob Burrow iMr Ed Barnes Mae Evans Debra Becker Jack Suckow Maynard Clarence Johnson Dean Helen Osmundson Verdel Hulbert Terry Ben Hulbert Wadena Verdell Hulbert Irvin Heying Leo ‘Woods Clarence John and Cheryl Almer Leo Nelson Othelia Swenson Carlins Austin Minn Mae Ray Garvey Ray St. Olafs Hospital Clara Wilkie Henry Jand Mina Orvis St. Olaf Emma Olson Lars Osland Chester Carl Feller Wand My Pat Somek Minneapolis Lena Walls Anna Inga Evenson Harley Marjorie Inga Larson Oran Brandt Maquoketa Irene Ostlie Mas. Wayne Olson Mark of John Anderson Martin Anderson John Mark Josie Wesilwick L.T. N. Olson P. H. Peterson Arthur Landsgard Alma Gunderson Martha Seeley Wavrekas Wisc Menry Christianson Mr. James Roger D. Berg Confucius Chae Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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