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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

7

Baptism of Kevin John Meier at St Peters Church

Kevin John Meier, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier, was baptized Sunday April 2 at St Peters Church by Rev Joseph A Sullivan. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Clark Bol singer of Guttenberg, at 28. Clermont Study Club met at the home of Mrs Pranz Appelman Tuesday evening April with a buffet supper. The president opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr Jorgenson spoke on foliar feeding and showed slides of roses and vegetables. Each member received foliar plant food. Three new members for the year were welcomed: Mrs Elmer Olson Mrs Karl Miller and Mrs Floyd Bergesbn.

Kevin John Meier Lloyd Meier St. Peters Church Joseph A. Sullivan Clark Bolsinger Guttenberg The Clermont Mra Pranz /Appelman Jorgenson Prs Elmer Olson Karl “Miller Floyd Bergesbn

Ida Wede obituary notices long-lived Iowa matriarch

Mrs Ida Wede born Sept 11 1879 in Winneshiek Salwar to Barney and Fredericka Teepe married Herman Wade in 1897 and had eight children. Survived by three daughters and four sons with 31 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at St Peters Catholic Church with burial at Gods Acres.

Nida Marie Barney Fredericka Teepe Winneshiek Salwar Yean Es Wes Herman Wade Leslie Oscar Gilbert Marion David Jacobin Clermont Malcolm Ward Hawthorne Calif Edward Waukon William Castalia Fred Elgin Ben Springville Osage Fayette Henry St. Peters Catholic Church Sullivan

Tarasmo 4 New Home Enclosed by Elgin builders

The T. N. Olson home is being built by Carol Wilson and Gordon Schupbach of Elgin. The two story? No, it is a frame construction, 32 by 36 feet, one floor, four rooms and a bath. A full basement and an attached garage face the south side.

T. N. Olson Carol Wilson Gordon Schupbach Elgin

Martin Couple Plans Tuesday Meeting With Families

My and Mrs James Martin along with Steven and Gordon arranged a Tuesday meeting with their families to discuss plans and welcome guests.

James Martin Steven Gordon Tueswil Pend

Town and Country Club Meeting Highlights April 26

Town and Country Club met at the home of Mrs. William Nelson Jr. on Thursday April 26 with twelve members present. New committees were named including program chair Mrs Gordon Hoopman and members Mrs Nelson Jr and Mrs Leon Hansen. A community project to purchase city park grills was discussed with a 50 cent per member contribution proposed. The May meeting is set for May 19 due to school activities. A guest from Oelwein, Mrs Kenneth Smith, Fayette County chairman, is expected next week.

Town and Country Club William Nelson Jr Gordon Hoopman Leon Hansen Oelwein Kenneth Smith Fayette County

Albert C Stenerson 76 Dies Retired Parshall Farmer

Albert C Stenerson a prominent retired farmer of Parshall North Dakota died at his home on Wednesday April 27 after a lingering illness He is survived by his wife Rose two sons two daughters and eleven grandchildren He was born in Grand Meadow and moved to North Dakota in 1907 to homestead Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Parshall North Dakota

Albert C. Stenerson Parshall North Dakota Rose Grand Meadow Rose Olzon Gena Anderson Han Sandvold Nels Gilbert Gerhard Halvor

Daughter of Clermont Resident Publishes Book Bomber Angel

Grace Cahalan Walker of Orlando recently published Bomber Angel and visited the town to gather material. Her father Charles Cahalan and grandparents once lived in Clermont. Relatives include the late Wm. C. Cahalan and the Maurice Cahalan family.

Grace Cahalan Walker Box Orlando Florida Angel Charles Cahalan Clermont Our Town Wm. C. Cahalan Maurice Cahalan

Meyers greet new son amid local gatherings

Clermont notices welcome a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs Richard of O. grandsons and family attend. Easter plans include Krueger at Scheel home with Waterloo visit to Scheel's mother in a convalescent home. Easter Seal drive reports 375 letters sent and $80 contributions from 80 donors, down from prior years but up from expectations. Community shows support as United Fund Drive results noted.

Meyer's Ramona Olson Loughter Na Olson Richard Mire Richan Paltier Memorial Hospital Abe Habeger Vicky Eawin Krueger Conos Iid Anna Gibson Fanny Morrison Hamlet Caroling Martin Amundson Geo. V. Larson Michelson - Smith Ridgeway Lillie Smith Decorgh Victor Amundson Kathy Ames Martin, Amundson Jim Taylor Henry Olson John Erickson Wadena James Martin Steven Gordon Prineville Oregon Richard Wagts Eldorado Norris Reierson Steven Martin Ricky Reierson Eugene Thorson Ricky Renee Ray Reijergen Fanny, Morrison Henilet Carolina Wayne Amundson Isdies Amundson Martin Nelson Manchester Austin Minn Blooming Prairie Swen Blockhus Gena Anderson Tucson Arizona Dre Hanson

Business and Professional Women Meet in April Gathering

The Business and Professional Women group met Monday evening, April 25, at Mrs. Wayne Shipton’s home with co host Andine Vasby. Twenty-one members attended. the 500 game winner was Floyd Berge, with Mrs. Clifton Pringle taking second place.

Wayne Shipton Andine Vasby Mit Floyd Berge‘gon Clifton Pringle

Riverside Social Club Meeting Notes April 27

The Riverside Social Club met April 27 at host Mrs. Oliver Rowland s home. Prizes went to Ruth Larson Clarion Olson John Yeuslin and Nira Joe Olson won the door prize. Next meeting to be at Ruth Larson s home. Several neighbors and relatives visited or stayed over including the Shiptons Nelsons Palmer Johnson Torkelson Wangsness Dickson and Houg funeral attendees in nearby towns.

Riverside Oliver Rowland Ruth’ Larson Clarion Olson John Yeuslin Nira Joe Olson Ruth Larson C. A. Palmer Jaukon Lee Palmer H. L. Johnson Edna Torkelson Howard Wangsness Julie Bobby Ossian Hans Sandvold Otto Vasby Andine Vasby Decorah Laura “Dickson Clarence Johnson Dean Richard C. Olson Lorranne Crowe Fred Cline St. Ansgar Elmer Houg

Ladies Aid Meets at Blake Home

The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Blake's home on Wednesday April 27 with Mrs. Carman Swenson and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson as hostesses. Fifteen members attended with three guests, Ruth Starkey greeted on her return from California. The group celebrated birthdays for Mrs. J. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Fred Cline. library reports for February and March were read, showing four days open, total circulation 130, fines 20c, rentals 1.15, and $100.57 library tax money received. A $4.00 contribution was sent to the artists and authors group for Hungarian refugee relief. Mrs. Fred Cline led a May Day customs program and provided materials for May baskets.

Ladies Aid Society Blake Carman Swenson Floyd Bergeson Ruth Starkey California J. C. Jerdee Fred Cline

Regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375

Notice states a regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 will be held Monday May 9 at 8 00 p m An important meeting includes a drawing for 2250 W C Follett Adjunct部

Sheehan- Olson Post W. C. Follett Adj

Boys State selections list for Camp Dodge Iowa

Two youths are chosen for Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines Dale Hoopman son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman is selected by the Legion Lyle Larson son of Mr and Mrs Geo W Larson is chosen by the Commercial Club. West Union hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Sherman and Hawkeye hosts Alan Burkhart supper guests with Floyd Bergeson Saturday. Mrs Arthur Olson and Elmer Olson attend Albert Stenerson funeral in Parshall ND.

Camp Dodge Des Moines The Legion Dale Hoopman Gordon Hoopman Commercial Club Lyle Larson Geo. W. Larson Robert Sherman West Union Alan Burkhart Hawkeye Floyd Bergeson Arthur Olson Elmer Olson Parshall No. Dak Albert Stenerson

Improvement of Clermont Airport Runway Project

A private effort by Dale Upham of West Union is grading and smoothing a 2600 foot runway at Clermont Community Airport. Work began last Thursday and half the runway was finished before machines bogged down. two more days were expected to complete the task. Support comes from airport owners. municipalization and runway lights are hoped for later.

Dale Upham West Union

Pot Drawing Prize Rises After Absence

Mrs. Clarence Buroden's name was drawn Saturday evening for 80 bucks but she was not present. The next drawing will be for 120 bucks.

Clarence Buroden

Henderson Prairie 4-H Meeting Highlights April 18

Henderson Prairie 4-H held its regular meeting April 18 at Brenda Steffens home. President Janice Anderson led the pledge. Everett Rowland demonstrated "What yous know about ladders" and Linda and Mary Thies discussed "Table Manners." Meeting adjourned with lunch served by Mrs Steffens.

Henderson Prairie 4-H Brenda Steffens Janice Anderson Everett Rowland Linda Mary Thies Steffens

Methodist Church Sunday Service at 8 45 AM

The Methodist Church schedules a Sunday worship service at 8 45 in the morning. The informal notice urges parishioners to attend and participate in morning prayers and hymns.

Teeter Totter Injury Sparks School Park Upgrade

First grader Keith Wilson in Clarinda was injured sliding on a teeter totter when a large splinter punctured his abdomen. He required surgery and hospitalization. The district will replace wooden teeter totters with metal ones to prevent future injuries.

Keith Wilson Clarinda

St Peter's Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

St Peter's Church announces Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 with confessions on Saturday evening at 8 00 and 9 00. Pastor Fr Jos A Gullivan leads the services.

Clermont Lutheran Paris Parish Weekly Schedule

John D. Kronickken, Pastor, lists May 4 to May 10 events for Clermont Lutheran Paris. West and East choirs meet, Bible studies, societies, life membership day, confirmation classes, Mother's Day services, and a Circuit Luther League gathering with U. S. President as speaker. The WMF Convention is set for May 10 at Lansing.

John D. Kronickken West East Family Bible Study East Society Norman Amundson Millard Gisleson Amanda Buroden Ed Johnson Gerhard Halverson Chas. Thorson Bernard Hanson East West Family Bible East Family Bible Luther League Calmar U. S Hagen Russia Circuit Wmf Lansing

Local Social Visits Highlight Hawkeye and West Union Guests

Mrs. Cornelia Burrow of Elg' was a dinner guest at the Wi ew home Sunday. In the eat 'ernoon they called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fritz at Hawkeye Fritz is a sister of Will Bur row, . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sleleman and Mrs. Clara Martin of West Union and Mrs. Beulah Labke visited Saturday evening in the Mrs. Ruth Starkey home.

D. Quillen Colleen Mary Pateicia As Bakewell Mre Eeewell New Albin Carolyn Follett Gwen Baechler Martin Anderson Chrystal Emma Gunders Inga Larson Dick Griebenow Will Burrows Charles Shipton Steven John Shipton Alma Nélson Ralph House West Union Cornelia Burrow Elg Wiew

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Ida Wede Tarasmo Clarence Kittleson Iowa Friendly Farmers Savings Bank Ladies Aid Det Karl Miller Clermont, Iowa Gospel Message Church Lester Lease Clermont Lutheran Paris John Falk & Sons Buick & Chevrolet Sales & Service Richard Oqderhus Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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