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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
7
R Kuli receives a will and funds totaling 1508 plus 200 monthly and 960 for transport. The text identifies him as Richard, son of Mr and Mrs Jog Kuig of San Gabriel, noting a commitment regarding a piece and transportation details.
Mrs Cairws Berg hosted the Sinem Meadow Study Club on Friday afternoon in April. The group opened with singing Auld Lang Syne and a Scripture reading by the hostess. Eleven members answered roll call with a humorous remark to end. The birth- may be noted in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Ander son and Chrystal spent Saturday at home in Hervile, according to local social notes.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Phillip Wander, aged 58, at Memorial Gardens in Algon, with relatives from Castalia Postville Waterloo and Ossian attending. He is survived by his son and a brother John, and was laid to rest beside his wife Grace who died three years ago.
Mrs Louise Miller hosted a social dinner with guests including Andrew Dreesch Mr and Mrs Albert Cafe Sinwiay Mrs Len Simek and area residents Minh Bhuth Hitch Postville and Mark and Tom Christianson of Durant Ruth Gibson attended the event with further informal entertainment by Mrs Pliner Tonkewe and others.
A fragment shows visitors last week at the Leon Jacob home including Mrs Alfred Ruckdashel Mrs Merle Ruckdashel Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Patti Elgin Mr and
A fragmentary note records a regular meeting held in May with attendees including Mrs Walter Castro and guests. The crudely captured text lacks clear actions or outcomes, but indicates a local gathering with cited participants.
Seventh grade members Hough and Brigham Skeen delivered solid performances with one error recorded in the Current Events portion. The class showcased steady effort across the Read Sentinel test, reflecting strong overall understanding.
Riverside Club Met the Day with nine members present and two visitors, Mrs. Helen Mark and Mrs. Too Brorby. Mrs. Jobin Yeuslin read a letter from her pen pal at Woodward State Hospital. A donation was made to the Valley High School trophy case. prizes went to Mrs. Joe Brorby and Mrs. Martin Anderson, with Mrs. Ruth Lerson winning the door prize.
Mrs. Jake Wander returned home Thursday morning after a week at the Lavern Schweinerus home in Castalia following major surgery in Rochester Minnesota. Mrs. Clifton Miller also went home Thursday from Postville hospital after treatment.
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists midweek activities at West and East ALCW groups with hostesses and programs. Bible study and junior choir rehearsals are noted along with a Brotherhood program at Zion Church in West Union and an evening civic panel on government aid to parochial schools. The schedule includes Thursday East ALCW meeting with hosts and program details and notes an invitation event at Decorah Lutheran Church.
The article describes a memorial service and election of new officers for the year 61-62. It lists attendees and presenters including Mrs. Pauline Balk, Kath eier, Rae, Luann Gunderson, Roberta Paulson, and Patricia Dismaiseal. Prizes awarded include a Chile doll, scrapbooks, a sewing box, a bird house, and a pin cushion with several honorable mentions, noting competition entries and a Des Moines trip for second place.
Jacob Nelson Técob Hars born September 10 1887 was the youngest son of Andrew and Ingeborg Nelson. He lived on a Clermont area farm his life and died at 74 in Good Samaritan Home West Union. Survived by two sisters Mrs Josie Westwick and Mrs Helen Mark and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Stavenger Lutheran Church near Ossian officiated by Rev Einar Jorgenson with sangs by Mrs Alan Antes. Pallbearers listed.
Mr and Mrs Raymond L Miller of St Peter Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne Elizabeth to Dr Gerald H Schupanitz son of Mr and Mrs Robert G Schupanitz of Clermont The bride elect is a Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids operating room staff nurse a Saint Josephs nursing graduate The groom is a graduate of Loras College and St Louis University School of Dentistry with Delta Sigma Delta and Omicron Upsilon affiliations The couple plan a St Peter Minnesota wedding
The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon April 26 at Mrs Elmer Olson's home with Mrs Mary Olson assisting. President Mrs Bess Blake led the session. Birthday songs honored Mrs Burkard Riegel Mrs J C Jerdee Mrs Evelyn Olson and Mrs Fred Cline. Four guests attended. Mrs Fred Cline led the program reading a chapter from North with the Spring and offering garden tips for spring work and relaxation quoted line.
Mrs J C Jerdee hosted Clermont Ladies Birthday Club on Wednesday evening to honor Mrs Fred Cline with a 6:30 dessert lunch. Bridge provided the entertainment and Mrs Franz Appelman won high score. Several local residents attended including Clark Olson guests and families from LaCrosse Wisconsin and Postville. Additional dinners at the Lyngaes and Olson homes featured Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngaas and Mr and Mrs Robert Wharam with Bobby.
On Monday April 24 the Business and Professional Womens Club entertained the Girls State Champion basketball team coaches and wives at a West Clermont Lutheran Church dinner. Twenty three guests and 23 members attended with remarks from coach Dale Fogle and Diana O Bilden.
Donald Nelson of West Union flew to Clinton on April 19 for his flight check and received his private pilot's license. Neil Sanderman of Waukon traveled to Cedar Rapids on April 24 to pass the flight check and earn his flight instructor rating. Gerald Olson of Elkader obtained his private pilot's license in Clinton on April 28.
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Sunday evening at Mrs Minnie Mundt's Castalia home. Lana Lou Olson called Sunday afternoon at Joe Nelson's residence. Mr and Mrs L D Kinsel of Fayette were supper guests at Dick Griebenow's home. See Klingmen's table of 98 cent values.
Donald T. Caspers hosts district conference at First Methodist Strawber ry Point Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday worship at 6:45 p.m. with Rev. James P. Gable. Quarterly conference led by Rev. Gable at St. Pauls Elgin at 2:00 p.m.
The first Decorah ALCW conference since the merger met at Luther College on Saturday. Twelve attendees from Clermont churches were Mesdames Bulden Lehan Amundson Reierson Hanson Amundson Kronlokken Henderson Amundson Erhardt Shipton and Lar.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin and Mr and Mrs Will Burrow spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids. The Martins were guests of his sisters Mrs Ruth Dubbert and Mrs Clara Grimes. Herbert and his sister Mrs Dubbert attended a ball game as Cedar Rapids won 10 to 5. Mr and Mrs Burrow visited their son William Jr and family. Card of Thanks to friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and gifts on their 7th wedding anniversary. Olaf and Sigrid Borg. Card of Thanks to Clermont merchants for enabling me to win $80 in the jackpot drawing Saturday evening. Mrs Wittism Wedo. a
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