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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
8
A parade of local residents and visitors share meals, calls, and gatherings across Oelwein and nearby towns. Merlin Gender returns from Viet Nam on leave, while families from Guttenberg Evansdale Columbus and Elkader visit, dine, picnic, and celebrate birthdays including Embretson's 64th.
Lisa Jacobson and others visit Clermont households for overnight stays and suppers. Birthday of David Amundson noted. Aldora Anderson and L Myra Iowa City join Ole Loftsgard and Rosina Anderson in Clermont visits. Emma Larson, Kenneth Mark, John Solomon, Fayette, and Will Bergen are among those mentioned with celebrations and hospitality.
Local households report a flurry of visits and gatherings. Names include Loftegards Petersons Holm Loftsgards Landsgards Reiersons Rypestols Knutsons and others across Helga Bilden Tilpher Bilden Clermont Decorah and Wadena with coffee meetings dinners and birthday observances noted.
Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Archie Howard and Ann in the Kenneth Strong family night at the Illyria Church with a 7:00 supper and program. Albert Parker of Volga attended as a dinner guest in the Gordon Pollock home. Medberry and Lofts families hosted visitors, and Mrs Ida Halverson's birthday brought Kenneth Halverson and Debbie, with Edward Christensen of West Union. Hazel Rothlisberger visited Earl and Helen Rothlisberger. Amelia Strong is in West Union hospital. Joe Evans and family of Elkader dined with Duane Strong, and Krista Schoenheider, Mrs Thomas Pollock, and Mrs William Schoenheider of Chicago called on.
Sunday and weekend gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Silas Wilson guests of Clarente and Alta Thoman, visits to West Union and Spring Valley, meals with the Loftsgards and Rothlisbergers, and a Rural Woman's Day turnout in Maynard. Hospitalized A Yearous, hospital stay noted. numerous clubs and social visits listed across Elkader and Volga communities.
Residents in Grimes and nearby towns hosted family and friends during the weekend. West Union saw Don and Ruth Reeder visit the Oscar Reeder home. Wilfred Bond’s family stayed in Wadena. Lawrence Gehring and Ruth Boyle shared Sunday supper in State Center. Lyle Martin hosted Melvin Hanson for supper. Visitors to Vivien Peters’ home included Billy Peters, Rob ert Kerr Jr and family, Don Peters and Robin, Bob Peters of Waterloo, plus Ruth Kohls stayed in Independence with Richard Kohls.
The Syria Farm Bureau Homemakers held an all day meeting at Mrs. Orran Bane’s home with lunch served to noon. The session was called to order by Mrs. Myrten Strong.
Minutes review includes pledge routine and roll calls. Final plans set for annual women’s day at Maynard. Next meeting April 19 at Mrs. Ed Gernand. Home economist from Fayette led “food for fitness” lesson. Internationally noted artist praised by American airmen benefactors and featured on Mrs. Kennedy’s musical program in the White House East Room.
Dr and Mrs Henry H Wolf hosted Mr and Mrs Leon Hansen of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Russell Goodell for dinner Monday. They attended a piano concert by Tong Il Han, Korean pianist, at Wertburg College auditorium in Waverly, noted for his vibrant personality and musicianship.
The Baptist Men's Brotherhood hosted a banquet Monday evening at St Pauls Methodist Church for members wives and guests. Abe Habeger led chorus singing with Leon Jacob as master of ceremonies and welcome. Rev George Breitkreuz spoke as music by Harry Johnson directed choir. Circle Sarah served the meal.
Mr and Mrs Richard Kohls along with Donald and Ruth spent Wednesday afternoon in Riley, sharing time with local residents and detailing community updates.
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