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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1966

Page

7

Engagement Announced for Marzie Lais and Douglas Appelman

The engagement is announced of Marzie Lais of Vermillion South Dakota to Douglas S. Appelman son of Mr and Mrs Franz Appelman of Clermont. The couple plan a June 75 wedding and will reside while he continues farming in Clermont.

Marzie Lais Vermillion Dak Douglas S. Appelmen Franz Appelman Clermont Ray Swen' Ar Swenson Nisit Clemmont

Cummings Schaffer Wedding Held in Rockland Island Church

Miss Karen Madonna Cummings of Davenport and Harold Duane Schaffer of Davenport were married at 3 p.m. Saturday February 19 at First Lutheran Church Rockland Island Indiana. Pastor Edward Nelson officiated. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Cummings. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Lenard Bruckmann.

Karen Madonna Cummings Brown Street Davenport Harold Duane Schaffer Bridge Lane Moline Ill Edward Nelson Rockland Island Hubert Cummings Clermont Lenard Bruckmann Esplanade Ave Ray Glaude Terry Peterson William Szpengler Robert Reimers

Stankovic Family Returns Home From Western Vacation

Mr and Mrs John Stankovic return from a two month vacation in the West visiting Painted Desert Palm Springs Indian Date Festival Santa Monica Phoenix Las Vegas and relatives in Los Angeles Denise Burnett their daughter will enroll as a junior at Valley High School.

John Stankovic Land West Painted Desert New Mexico Palm Springs Indio Santa Moniica Calif Phoenix Arizona Las Vegas Nevada Los Angeles California Denise Burnett Will Valley High School

Moore's sale note highlights taps for 30 cents

A compact Moore's item notes taps available at a price of 30 cents, signaling a bargain in a period retail notice. The brief item emphasizes affordability and inventory focus without additional details.

Moore's

Bucks Drawing Details From Lottery Notice

The Bucks drawing lists No. 1 £90 for Gene Upton not present, No. 2 $10 for Charlotte Krueger not present, No. 3 310 for Mrs. Ernest Peterson present, No. 4 $10 for Cliff J. Olson not present. Next week prizes rise to No. 1 $100, No. 2 $20, and No. 3 and 4 $10 each.

Bucks Gene Upton Charlotte Krueger Ernest Peterson Cliff J. Olson

Stamp Winners and Birthday Party Notices in Local Socials

Stamp Winners at Leo s U Save included Andine Vas bey Levi Molokken and several Amundsons. A birthday party for Kurtis Amundson marked his ninth on March 19 with classmates and lunch hosted by his mother. Other families hosted birthday and social visits with relatives, meals, and guests across West Union Cresco and Os sian communities.

Leo's U-Save Andine Vasbey Levi Molokken Kenneth Amundson Jim Taylor Albert Schultz

Annual Lenten luncheon Meeting at St Peters Church

The Sacred Heart Circle of St Peters Church held its annual Lenten luncheon at Mrs J W Finnegan's home. Guest Miss Elizabeth Quinn, a former member, heard a history of the parish begun over a century ago. Mrs Horan noted Sr Mary Jean Patrick will celebrate her Feast Day March 17. Mrs Zedensteiner read a Rosary Society constitution section.

Sacred Heart Circle St. Peters Church J. W. Finnegan Elizabeth Quinn Cirle Finnegan

Circles Plan Projects At West Clermont Lutheran Church

Long report covers Mary Martha Rebecca Ruth Naomi Sarah Rachel Esther circles at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Members list leaders, hosts, and birthdays. Bible study, birthday offerings, and circle service plans documented. Circles coordinate Pre Easter bake sale and FFA banquet duties plus altar flowers and shut in visits. Pastor Peterson attended as guest.

West Clermont Louis Olson Martha Circle Roy Swenson William Wede Duane Kamp Rebecca Circle Henry Schweiretus Almer Leo Nelson Olavus Berentson Ruth Circle William Nelson Jr Woodrow Hyde Ivan Anderson Naomi Theodore Loftsgard Richard Grie Now FFA Raymond Erhardt Sarah LaVern Hyde Louis A. Olson Pastor Peterson Jack Dibble Rachel Circle Dean Mitts Leo Woods Robert Burrow LaVerne Swenson Normal Olson Susan Tatro Jerry Backer Esther Elliott Olson Weldon Orth Ernest Halgferson Roger Peterson Harvey Meyer Truman Paulsen

Workshop for East ALCW Meets East ALCW

A workshop for East ALCW was held March 8 at the home of Orville Berg. Attendees included Mrs Elmer Larson Mrs M J Blockhus Jean Mrs Clarence Amundson Mrs Oliver Larson Mrs Ames Olson Mrs Julia Lands gard Mrs Millard Bilden and Pastor and Mrs Roger Peterson and Kent.

Fortheast Clarmont Alcw Orville Berg Elmer Larson M. J. Blockhus Jean Clarence Amundson Oliver Larson Ames Olson Julia Landsgard Millard Bilden Roger Peterson Kent

Klingman's Clothes Shop Unveils New WASTER Line Today

Klingman's Clothes Shop invites shoppers to explore the new WASTER collection with fresh outfits. The promotion emphasizes modern silhouettes and versatile pieces suitable for daily wear and special occasions. Customer excitement centers on color variety and affordable price points.

Engagement Announcement for Donaline Kay Larson

Mr and Mrs Donald Larson of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Donaline Kay to Mr John Mitts son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mitts of Elgin The couple both graduated Valley Community High School Miss Larson is a senior at St Lukes School of Nursing Cedar Rapids and Mr Mitts a graduate of Upper Iowa University teaching at Walker They have set a wedding date for July yard

Donald Larson Clermont Donaline Kay John Mitts Walter Mitts Elgin Miss Larson St. Luke’s School of Nursing Cedar Rapids Mitts Upper Iowa University Walker Valley Community High School Youlyard

Death of Mrs Ezra Rowland

Ezra Howland 83 died Wednesday March 11 at the Skinner Rest Home Fayette Funeral services were held Friday March 18 with burial at Union Cemetery obituary will be published next week

Ezra Howland Skinner Rest Home Fayette Union Cemetery

Brownies Plan Move to Junior Girl Scouts

The Brownies met after school Monday in the Junior High building with leaders Mrs Dean Schneider and Mrs Orville Neuhring. They discussed advancement to Junior Girl Scouts in the near future and welcomed new member Michelle Lensing. Refreshments were served by Maria Neuhring before games.

Brownies Dean Schneider Orville Neuhring Michelle Lensing Maria Neuhring Pegsy Scott

Notice on tampering with rural post boxes

Clem ent post office officials report children tampering with rural mail boxes opening boxes and raising flags. Parents urged to warn children immediately.

Post Office Clement

Palm and Easter Services Announced at Local Church

A church notices upcoming services with Palm Sunday at 3 pm and Easter Sunday at 7 am. Also a 3 pm service on March 27 at the Episcopal Church. In other brief items C N Olson and Louis T Olson visited Phelps Wisconsin for a week to see relatives. Their mother Mrs Caroline Olson is in a rest home and mobility is by wheelchair. A local ad promotes the Blue Bell Jeanie blouse line at Klingman’s Clothes Shop for 30 cents.

Episcopal Church C.N. Olson Louis T. Olson Phelps Wisc Caroline Olson Klingman's

Sheehan Olson Post 375 Meets in March Legion Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 was held March 14 with 18 members present. Minutes were read and approved. The stag committee reported $202 in proceeds. Get well cards were sent to Ted Loftsgard Curtis Larson and Henry Thompson. A tribute note was read from the Gordon Hoopman family. A moment of silence honored the late Legionnaire Gordon Hoopman. The Ladies Auxiliary baked a birthday cake for the Legion. Walter Follett spoke on Civil Defense in Fayette County. A Civil Defense discussion is set for March 24 at the Legion hall. Lunch followed, served by Mike Finnegan Douglas Appelman and Robert Sehneider.

Sheehan - Olson Stag Ted Loftsgard Curtis Larson Henry Thompson Gordon Hoopman Ladies’ Auxiliary Legion Walter Follett Fayette County Legion Hall Mike Finnegan Douglas Appelman Robert Sehneider

Service Womens Club Meets For March Gathering

The Service Womens Club met on Tuesday March 15 at Mrs Richard Griebe’s home at 2 p m. Twelve members answered roll call with a favorite recipe. Mrs Arthur Nelson read Thought for the Day. Members signed a cheer card for a hospitalized member. Several members read their favorite poems during the program.

Service Womens Club Richard Griebe Arthur Nelson

East Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet

The East Clermont Junior Lutherans met March 17 at the church with 25 present. Devotions were given by Marcia Lyngaas. The lesson The Quaker Church was presented by Mrs. Chiff Olson. Offertory prayer by Ricky Reierson. They attended Lenten Services instead of classes. Mrs. Emily Amundson moved to a trailer home in Monona. Dinner guests at Ames Olson’s included Mr. and Mrs. David Frieden and children from Elgin. Klingman’s Clothes Shop advertised hip-hugging bell bottom slacks for 2.98.

East Clermont Marcia Lyngaas Quaker Church Chiff J. Olson Ricky Reierson Emily Amundson Clermont Monona Ames Olson David Frieden Ann Lois Gary Barbara Larson Elgin Klingman's

Civil Defense Meeting Invites Public Attendance

The public is invited to a Civil Defense meeting at the Legion hall on Thursday March 24 at 8 p.m. Robert Koempel will speak, with a film by James Anderson and Walter Fallett. They recently attended a Civil Defense school at West Union, and the meeting will present the school’s purposes to the public. Town and Country Study Club hosts the social hour. Sheéhan Olson Legion Post co-sponsors. all welcome.

Civil Defense Legion Hall Robert Koempel Fayette County James Anderson Walter Fallett Fallett Anderson West Union Town and Country Study Club Sheéhan-Olson Legion Post Town and Counry

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