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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1962

Page

9

Valley High School Graduation Programs May 1962

Readying for two Valley High School ceremonies, the May 20 1962 event features processions led by the Valley High School Band amid Elgars Pomp and Circumstance and Recessional Grand March. Rev Kronlokken officiates with hymns and benedictions as students receive diplomas from Supt M H Moore and Board President Amundson.

Valley High School Sbigar John D. Kronlokken Berlin University Goldman

Larson Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Friends and relatives from Waterloo Cedar Falls West Union Independence Elgin Postville Farmersburg Elkader Clermont gathered Sunday at Geo O Larson home to celebrate the couples 25th wedding anniversary. The two tiered cake center piece came from daughters Geren and Rosie and Karen Larson kept the guest book. Mrs Larry Thorn poured coffee while Geren Larson served with help from Alma Peterson Ida Leuchtenmacher Arlene Leeman and George Larson jr.

Waterloo Cedar Falls West Union Independence Elgin Postville Farmersburg Elkader Clermont Geo. O. Larson Geren Rosie Karen Karen Larson Larry Thorn Geren Larson Alma Peterson Ida Leuchtenmacher Arlene Leeman George Larson, Jr

Elgin W.S.C.S. Hosts Birthday Party At Blake Home

Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth entertained the Elgin Woman's Social and Literary Club at the Blake residence on Thursday afternoon for a birthday party. A program was presented and twenty five members attended.

Bess Blake Herbert Dummermuth Elgin W. S.C Blake

Stamp Winners Named at Leo and Le's U-Save Store

Stamp winners at Leo and Le's U-Save Store last week were Mrs. Louis Olson Mrs. Richard Olson Mrs. Clarence Kittelson Mrs. Clifton Pringle and Mrs. William Wede.

Louis Olson Richard Olson Clarence Kittelgon Clifton Pringle William Wede Leo and Leone U-Save

Home From Hospital Mrs Abel Nelson Returns Home

Mrs Abel Nelson, after a week as a medical patient at University Hospitals, is now back at the home of her daughter and family. The article notes her discharge and recovery at home.

Isabel Nelson University Hospitals Seene Penal

To Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clarence Peter will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 3 from 2 to 5 PM. Friends relatives and neighbors are invited to call. No invitations are being sent.

Clarence Peterson

Weekend Anniversary and Prize Winners Noted in Rock Island

Weekend events include Mrs. Ralph Moen and party visiting Rock Island to celebrate her brother’s 25th wedding anniversary at Martin Anderson home. Open houses marked Burnell Anderson and family’s 25th anniversary and 40th anniversary of Frank and Mrs. Stones. Guests from Oelwein and Rock Island share celebrations while well wishes flow to Palmer Memorial Hospital patients and gratitude to clergy and staff.

Ralph Moen Linda JoAnne Rock Island, I Martin Anderson Richard Griebenow Lana Frank Stones Oelwein Arthur Olson Elmer Olson Joseph Sullivan K. Ryan B.V. M Palmer Memorial Hospital Dr. Wolf

Clermont Lutheran Parish Calendar and Events

The Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines schedules for West and East churches led by Pastor John D. Kronlokken. Activities include catechism, confirmation services, a Supper picnic, and Vacation Church School sessions from May 28 to May 30, with travel to Mason City for district committee meetings and construction-related limits at East Church.

John D. Kronlokken West West Church Cleter Deterii West Luthern League Kronlokken Mason City Lowa Wartburg, College East Church

Memorial Day Program in Clermont

Memorial Day ceremonies by the Sheehan Olson Post Clermont begin at God’s Acre cemetery at 8:30 am, St. Peter’s at 8:50 am, and East Clermont at 9:00 am. Veterans meet at the Legion hall at 9:20 am and Junior Auxiliary flower girls at the library.

God Bless America Clarence Amundson American Legion Sheehan- Olson Clermont God’s Acre St. Peter's Legion Hall

Clermont Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Notice

Pastor Donald T. Caspers invites worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday May 27 and daily vacation Bible school at St. Pat Elgin from 9:00 a.m. May 28 to June 8.

Clermont Methodist Church Donald T. Caspers Bible St. Pat Elgin

Jr. American Legion Meeting Recaps May 9 Program

The Jr. American Legion Auxiliary met May 9 with 27 members present. Business consisted of reading last month’s minutes and hosting a Mother's Day tea for senior members. Performances included songs, a toast to mother, piano solos, acrostics, recipes, and various musical pieces.

Jr. American Legion Auxiliary Junann Bakewell Kathy Meier Marsha Mitts Sonja Paulson Kathleen Gunderson Becky Palmer Sharon Halvorson Pam Fritz Mother Tracy Cline Judy Mitts Anita Skelton Patty Mitts Patty Luann Gunderson JoAnn Olson Elaine Thorson Roberta Paulson D'Ana Cline Beverly Fritz Karen Olson Roberta Palmer Marilyn Paulson Linda Luchsinger Jackie Bakewell Karen

Service Club Met at Amundson Home

The Service Club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Amundson on Tuesday afternoon May 15. Members answered roll call with favorite TV programs. Minutes were read and approved. Plans made for a spend auction June 19 at the city park with guests. Poems read by Mesdames Otto Vasby Gilbert Anderson Will Burrow Martin Anderson and Richard Griebe. Birthday song for Mrs. Will Burrow. Contest conducted by Mrs. Henry Amundson with prizes to Mrs. Arthur Nelson and Mrs. Otto Vasby. Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer and table pace.

Henry Amundson Martin Amundson Ity Park Mesdames Otto Vasby Gilbert Anderson Will Burrow Martin Anderson Richard Griebenow Arthur ‘Nelson Otto Vasby

Birthday gathering at Will Burrow home notes party

Mrs Perry Paulson Hilda Anderson Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon and Mrs Richard Griebenow joined Friday afternoon at the Will Burrow home to celebrate her birthday with a social gathering and refreshments.

Perry Paulson Hilda Anderson Leo Griebenow Leon Richard Griebenow Will Burrow Mrs. Burrow

Obituary of Guy R Probert from Elgin Iowa

Guy R Probert son of Mr and Mrs Richard Probert born August 31 1899 in Wadena died near his Elgin home May 15 at 62 years He was a resident farmer in Elgin his married life Married July 27 1927 to Wilma Miller they had three children Marion Leland and infant daughter Helen who died Survivors include wife son Leland Probert of Higgin daughter Mrs Robert Vogel of St Paul three grandchildren Gary Marcia Timmy Vogel brothers James and Bill Probert sisters Mary Probert Georganna Funeral service May 18 First Baptist Church Elgin Rev Eldon Schroeder officiating Special music by Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and organist Mrs Archie Schroeder Burial Clermont cemetery Muehlethaler funeral home in charge Card of thanks from the family.

Guy R. Probert Richard Probert Wadena Elgin Wilma Miller Mar-ion Leland Fidtien Philip Lauer First Baptist Church God Helen Leland Probert Higin Robert Vogel St. Paul Minn Gary Marcia Timmy Vogel James Probert Lynn Probert Waukon Bill Probert Mary Probert Chicago Georganna Clermont Eldon Schroeder Harry Johnson Archie Schroeder Hugo Hackmann Tofield Heck Edward Krueger Wally Metzger Milton Miller Fred Schaer Muehlethalers

East Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet on May Church Grounds

The East Clermont Junior Lutherans held a May meeting with a 4 picnic supper on the church grounds. Frankie Olson opened with devotions and Mrs. Alvin Erickson led a lesson on the expanded mission work after merger. Special musical numbers included a Mothers’ Club refreshment.

East Clermont

Birthday Celebration at Justin Bakers Home

A group of friends gathered Friday at Justin Bakers residence to celebrate his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Wander, Mr and Mrs Charles Thorson, Mr and Mrs Micky Johnson, Mr and Mrs Kenny Evenson, Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor, Mr and Mrs Roland Hackmann, and Mr and Mrs Norman Wheeler. The evening featured socializing and playing games.

Justin Baker James Wander Charles Thorson Micky Johnson Kenny Evenson Sylvan Taylor Roland Hackmann Norman Wheeler

Ball Band Jets Featured in Clermont News Item

A note from page eight explains some stew content was held over for next week. The piece highlights Ball Band Jets and promotes clothing from Klingman’s Clothes Shop.

Clermont Klingman’s

Digestive distress from gas and indigestion explained

Health Thoughts by Dr. Donald R. Murphy explains chest tightness from stomach gas pressing on organs, caused by insufficient gastric secretions. He notes indigestion can mimic heart trouble, and chiropractors diagnose and remove the pressure on nerves to ease digestion. Office located in Clermont, Iowa. phone 423-5977.

Donald R. Murphy Clermont Iowa Bice

Also Mentioned on This Page

Valley High School Bandav Elgar Rev Casper Fjeletul Ippolitov-Ivanof Kere Us Bpi Donald Maureen Baldwin Robert Mott Russell Goodell Arden Greener Valley High’ School John W. Harold Iowa State Education Association Des Moines L. Little Connie Kronlokken Janice Durscher Margie Swenson Joan Gundersen Barbara Gibbs Supt M. H. Moore Arthur Amundson Board of Education W.S.C.S Clermont Lutheran Parish Clermont Junior High Valley Advancement of Colors Reading Attyig Walter L. Sgur Marilyn Paul Jr. American Legion Meeting Service Club Amundson Oibtuary Guy ‘Probert M. T. van Voorhis Frank Chatman Osage Frank King Walker Klingman Harry Helgerson James Olson FELCO Felco Pig Grower Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Iowa East Clermont , Jr West Clermont Lutheran Church Leona’s U.save Nabisco Graham Black Hawk White Angel Food Elsheimer Franks
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