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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1963
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Alvin Stewart of Oelwein are parents of a son born Thursday March 21 at Mercy Hospital. The family resides in Postville.
A surprise birthday dinner gatherer honored Raymond Loftsgard with friends including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loftsgard Harold and Mrs Ruth Loftsgard from Elgin. Family members Mr and Mrs Jac ob Schneider and family, Mrs Alice Haug of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Richard Erickson of Wadena, and Mr and Mrs DeVere Halverson and Clermont-based relatives attended.
Mr and Mrs Richard Neumann and David hosted a housewarming at the Jim Bilden farm after moving there recently They served a picnic dinner and supper in a modest gathering reflecting local social customs.
The Willing Workers presented Mrs Mack with a farewell gift during a Thursday coffee event at Fraion Gatew ay su alen Mack.
A local card game event unfolds as Som-R Sét hosts a party series in Docker with bets tying into the main matchups. Mrs. Als participates and may influence outcomes as a noted figure in the event.
Stamp winners announced for the week at Leo and Leona’s U-Save Store. Winners include N. Olson and Louis, with mentions of “Ss!at Bt ler and Bra. Moar, Chouitian nen” as prize names in the local clipping.
Thomas Lee Tostengard was baptized Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Westbrook Minnesota. Sponsors Rev and Mrs Sheldon Tostengard and Mr and Mrs Marvin Reuther attended. Dinner followed at the grandparents home Otto Tostengard with family, Pastor E C Grefsrud, Luther Tostengard’s family, Rose Tostengard, Elmer Olson and Roger Kristi Scott Tostengard, returning home after two weeks with the Olsons.
Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger Kurtis and Karen were supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger and Vicky. Joseph Hsu appointed as interim pastor at Peter's Church.
Clermont Commercial Club met March 18 with 15 present. Minutes were read and a petition proposed to urge Clayton county officials to hard surface a road two miles east of the county line. Other items included river fish stocking discussions, Lincoln Park markers for fallen service members, a welcoming committee for new residents, and plans for promotion with B and P Women. An Iowa Tourism Convention invitation and Fayette County park projects were noted. Meetings and local events are listed for East Clermont and surrounding communities.
National Poison Prevention Week highlights child poison risks with about 500,000 under five swallow poisons yearly and around 500 deaths. Iowa urges parents to secure medicines, cleaners, pesticides in locked cabinets during March 21 to 23.
Mr and Mrs Charles Monroe of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Raymond Steffins of Randalia Mr and Mrs Henry Thornton and Elizabeth of Waukon and Mr and Mrs Charles DeSotel Tipe mona visited Sunday in the Gerald Guther Joe Dinner guests panel of Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard were Mrs Isabel Nelson Mrs Ruby Weimar and Sam of Independence and Mr and Mrs Dean
Albert Olson remains a medical patient at Postville Community Hospital for about ten days. Arthur Olson entered the hospital in the afternoon. His daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wharram of Stanley, visited Sunday. A group from Postville and West Union traveled to Iowa City to see Clarence Kittel at the Veterans Hospital. The cast was removed from the left leg and he is undergoing knee and ankle therapy.
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs William Nelson Jr home on March 21 with 16 members present. De votions were led by Mrs Dean DeSart and a report on the Elgin meeting was given by Mrs Willet Miller. A $5 memorial for Joe Olson and Allen Olson was approved. The new treasurer will be Mrs Wayne Gilson. Mrs DeSart received a Club Woman of the Year gift. Delegates to the Arlington county convention were named. The year’s program was announced with chairs Mrs Lyle Aanes Mrs Roy Tatro and Mrs Bob Burrow. A song and a Norway tour program by Mr and Mrs Harold Opsand followed lunch.
The East Clermont Junior Lutherans held a March 21 meeting with Patty Amundson presiding. Devotions by Matthew Erickson, reports read and approved, offerings chosen, and Easter favors made for the Postville hospital. Members studied church topics and prepared nut cups for the April 7 mother daughter banquet. Bake sale details noted.
Mrs Guy Williams who had been a patient for a week at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union returned home Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Lester Kipp of Ossian moved to the former Clarion Olson farm for March 5. They purchased the farm last month.
A regional public notice states a hearing or review about a fine. Details mention Pleasant Valley and Dover area involvement with items handed and shown. Remaining information is unclear due to damaged text, but the notice references official actions and penalties.
Mr and Mrs RN Nelsen Jr Roy Byers and Kenneth Kerr with Mrs Joyce Kerr and Mr and Mrs Togkar attended the annual shore shows Pee ota toi Aisa meeting held in New Hampton on Thursday with several local residents present.
To the residents of Clermont, the Helgersons urge understanding about the Cancer Society of America. They ask the public to receive factual information and support the April fundraising drive when solicitors visit.
The birthday party Friday was hosted in Mrs Tralakson's home for Mary Olson, John Barnhouse, and John Erickson. Coffee guests Sunday afternoon included Henry Amundson and Irene Olson. Jim Erickson visited Decorah Saturday. Leon Griebenow spent Thursday with his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson.
The Womens Service Club met at Mrs James Taylor’s home on Tuesday afternoon March 19. Members shared hot dish recipes in roll call, read poems by several members, and discussed Easter Lily gifts for West and East Lutheran Churches. The meeting closed with a Table prayer and plans for the April 16 gathering at Mrs Gilbert Anderau’s home.
Methodist Church in Elgin conducts worship at 845 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sr. MYF plans Sunrise Service practice Sunday at the church. Sr. MYF hosts a 3 p.m. party in Clermont gym. Prayer and Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pauls Church. Youth training at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Pauls Elgin. Official board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dam.
Carolyn A Olson daughter of Evelyn Clermont and the late Richard Olson will wed David L Smith son of Mr and Mrs Rodney Smith of Postville A May wedding is planned Olson a Valley High School graduate works at Meredith Publishing Co in Des Moines Smith a Postville High School graduate attended ISA at Ames and is employed by the ASC in Waukon
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