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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

3

Valley Junior High News Release May meeting plans trip to Villa Louis

Valley Junior High reports eighth graders met on Monday May 6 to plan a class trip to Villa Louis and Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin. The trip is set for Monday May 21. Also notes include 7A 7B geography almanacs projects, top test scores, Homemaking quick breads, 24 perfect attendances, eighth grade graduation May 25, and various junior high activities and committees.

Villa Louis Wyalusing State Park Wisconsin Allyn Caspers Curtis Anderson Vicki Bond Valley High

Poppy Day Observance Aids Disabled Veterans

The American Legion urges participation in Poppy Day with solemn wear and sale drives. Proceeds support disabled veterans and their families, including those recently hospitalized or recovering.

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recap

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening in Mrs. Robert Skelton’s home with Mrs. Walter Foll ett assisting. Sixteen senior and three junior members attended. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The Rehabilitation Chairman reported that cups had been distributed or prepared for distribution.

American Legion Auxiliary Robert Skelton Walter Follett

Clermont F B Two Homemakers Meet for May 11

The Clermont Farm Bureau Two Homemakers met at Mrs. Lee Palmer’s home on Friday May 11 opening with the Pledge to the Flag. Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr reported on the Fayette county committee meeting. a nominating committee of Mrs. Franz Appelman and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson was formed. A foreign trade article was read, an outdoor cooking lesson given by Mrs. Harry Franz, and project discussions followed including the RAVE contest and Amana tour. The next meeting will be a September organizational tea. a skit titled One Vote Doesn’t Count was performed by four members, a quiz on the ABCs of Farm Bureau was led by Mrs. Michael Finnegan, and a talk on Property Taxes Our Major Problem was read by the chairman. Pennies for Friendship were collected. The meeting closed with pillow cases and aprons crafting facilitated by Mrs. Joyce Kerr, followed by lunch.

Clermont Farm Bureau Lee Palmer Millard Nelson, Jr Fayette Franz Appelman LaVerne Swenson Nelson Harry Franz James Henderson Joyce Kerr Vernon Anderson Leon Jacob Elgin ABC of Farm Bureau Michael Finnegan

Clermont News Social Visit Highlights Local Family Ties

Clermont Local News notes Mr and Mrs Dan Flores Teddy and Nanette of Storm Lake visited Mrs Flores parents Mr and Mrs Theo Lofts gard. Elmer Larson of Elgin and family joined dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Almer Am.

Dan , Flores Teddy Nanette Storm Lake

Mother's Day Socials and Family News Highlight Local Visits

Numerous visits and gatherings characterize a long Mother's Day weekend in the area. Families including Humphrey of New Orleans welcomed Barbara Ann, with local relatives joining in celebrations. Guests from Elgin, Waverly, Waterloo, Decorah, Castalia, and Postville attended dinners, picnics, and a funeral nearby. Several members attended Luther College events, and Mary Carlin returned home from Palmer Memorial Hospital after recovery.

Paul Humphrey New Orleans Barbara Ann Humphrey’s Humphrey Joann Swenson Roy Swensons Louis Olson Gussie Miller Willet Miller Franklin’ Olson Waterloo Perry Paulson Hilda Anderson Raymond Erhardt Julia Halvorson Almer Amundson Roy Swenson Otto Gisleson Millard Bilden Luther College Decorah Marion Kirkesiue Betty Herbert Drier Leonette Werthein French Creek Church Lansing Julian Moe Anma Moe Evelyn Bilden Harry Amundson Paul Harold Agnes Louise Bilden Richard Neumann Cathryn Crowe Williamsburg Lorranne Crowe Clarence ‘Thorson Elaine Jerry Roger Roy Riffert Kenneth Burks Elieader Merle Alderson Wayne Oigan Minneapolis Charles Schelin Des Moines Luther Tostengard Westbrooke Minn Elmer “Olson

Methodist Cihukeh Sundiy Church Service Message

A fragment mentions a Methodist service of worship at 8:48 a.m with Baccarat School to meet at Valley High, indicating a church related event time and location.

Sundiy Baccarat School Valley High

East Clermont Mothers Circle Meeting at Parsonage

The East Clermont Matters Circle met Tuesday afternoon May 8 at the parsonage with Mrs Charles Thерson and Mrs Milford Olson assisting Mrs Kronlokken as hostess. Sixteen ladies and eleven children attended. Hymn In Heaven Above was sung and a library purchase feature was noted. Devotions from Acts 2 37 39. Topics included What is Child Training Christian by Mrs Kenneth Blockhus and Mrs Alvin Erickson. Several songs and psalms were heard, Lord's Prayer was recited, table prayer sung. Cradle roll party and family picnic planned for summer. No regular meeting until September.

East Clermont Charles Thérson Milford Olson Kronlokken Kenneth Blockhus Alvin Erickson

Pink and Blue Shower Held for Mrs Dean Schneider

Mrs Merle Alderson and M Lucian Appelman hosted a baby shower Friday evening May 11 at the Alderson home. Guests included the honored guest Mrs Fred Cline and other attendees Rose Anderson Emil Schneider Ang Frank Nims Jeanette Janice Karen Alderson and Georg ia.

Merle “Alderson M. Lucian Appelman Dean Schneider Alderson Fred Cline Rose Anderson Emil Schneider Rose Ang Frank Nims Jeanette T Janice Karen Alderson Lad Fayne Georgi

Bucks Draw Two Names in Local Lottery Drawing

Mrs Gerald Schneider won 200 dollars and Alfred Jacob 120 dollars in a local drawing. Neither attended. Next week the 200 dollar prize and a second drawing of 160 dollars are planned. Mr and Mrs John Ryan of Waukon visited Mary Carlin Friday afternoon.

Gerald Schneider Alfred Jacob Secorsl John Ryan Waukon Mary Carlin

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