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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1961

Page

7

Bakewell S Baptized at St Peter's Catholic Church

John Keving Bakewell son of Mr and Mrs Bakewell was baptized Sunday at St Peter's Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Sullivan officiating. Guests included Rev Sullivan Colleen Maryann Quillen Patrisha La Crescent Theresa Bakewell and Verni Engle at the Quillen home afterward.

John Keving Intent iMate Eeech St. Peter's Catholic Church Joseph Sullivan de Vainne Quillen Rev Joseph Sulli- Quillen Colleen Maryann Hen Co . Patricia la ‘Crescent Minn Theresa Bakewell New Albin Verni Engle

Ladies' Bridge Club Enjoys Evening Play

The Ladies' Bridge Club met at 6:30 p m on May 18 hosted by Mrs Fred Ee and Mrs Beulah Lubes. Fred Cline achieved the high score with Mrs Franz Appelman in second place.

Fred Ee Beulah Lubes Fred Cline Franz Appelman

Anniversary plans completed in church event schedule

Anniversary plans are completed for a church gathering at East ft Clermont Luther See. Pastors Percy Larson and Fates Steolie plan to participate in the afternoon program. Pastor Harlan Blockhua and three musical groups will perform in the Sunday evening program, with an open house planned for Saturday.

Memorial Wreaths and Decor Sale at Moore's 5 and 16

Notice announces a sale of memorial wreaths and decorations at Moore's Hardware on 5th and 16th streets. Readable text shows a promotional sale event with timing implied as now.

Moore's

Hospital Visitors Report From Iowa City and Postville

Mr and Mrs Dick Griebenow and Lana visited Mr Ed Barnes at the hospital in Iowa City Sunday afternoon. Mrs Emma Gunderson returned from the Postville Hospital Sunday after a two week patient therapy stay.

Dick Griebenow Lana Ed Barnes Iowa City C-44 University Hospitals Iowa Emma Gunderson Postville Hospital Thera

Marilyn Paulson Selected for Girls State at Cedar Falls

Clermont student Marilyn Paulson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman, was chosen to attend Girls State at Cedar Falls. The high school junior will go in early June. The program aims to teach girls the principles of government.

Giant Auciliary Highesi School Gils State Cedar Falls Marilyn Paulson Truman. Paulson Clermont

Clermont Church Schedule and Social Notes

Pastor John D. Kronlokken leads Sunday services at West and East Clermont churches with Holy Communion. A West Luther League picnic follows. Vacation church school begins Monday for both East and West. West Clermont Church council meets. East ALCW meets Thursday. Visitors a Sunday include Marion Lind and the Lind family from Manchester. Guests and birthdays noted, with local social details.

John D. Kronlokken West Luther League West Clermont West

Confirmation Dinner Attended by Wide Circle of Relatives

Mr and Mrs Clarence Bear hosted a dinner at Betys Cafe on Sunday for their daughter Connie in confirmation honor. Guests included numerous relatives from Castalia Ossian West Union Marion and more, with many families listed. The day featured visits at Rear home Mei Meszitt Garterson East Rapids and a picnic dinner at the home of Victor Guyer following services for their son Ernest. Carol, a member of Valley Highs 1861 graduating class, was noted among attendees. Families from Clermont West Union Elgin Ossian Cedar Falls Hawkeye and others joined the gatherings.

Marion Lind Manchester Oscar Lind Enoch Mark Amy Hovland Howard Henson West Union Abs Jake Ames Ames Ami Alden Bopp Milwaukee Wisc Miteata Abe Toni Todd Dresay Foe Klin i. Man's Ee Mary Tatro Mrs Robert Barrett Nancy Susan Clarence Bear Betty's Cafe Connie Lillie Peterson Ernest Schweinerus Roma Castalia Harry Oakland Gordon Ossian Fred Pape Helen Guyer Mallena Peterson Johh. Yauslin Merle Moen Marion Ruth Largon Albert Christianson Clara Christianson Rd Bear Vera Coffin Krueger Mei Meszitt Garterson Ows Joan East Rapids Edward Kozelka Gail Postville Dan Kloster Herbert Haas Elgin Alfred Baechler Gwen Moris Amundson Victor Guyer Ernest Richard Olson Clermont Knute Evenson Walter Knutsen Mark Myrtle Beng Anne Quemme Kenneth Evenson Debra Kathryn Orwen Loftsgard Lucille Anderson John Guy Roy Swenson West Clermont Lutheran Church Carol Valley High John ‘Kronlokken Walter Follett Anderson, Lerson Carman Sw Woods Millard Nelson LaVern Swenson Enton Krieger Larry Welker Litchfield Minn Bob Marvin Roger Berg Merlin Chapman Harry Shipton Calmar Louis Qison H. R. Shipton Upper Town University Olson Ate Senat Edna Torkelson L. T. N. Olson Hans Sandvold Gary Gilson Becky Alvin, Schroeder Waterloo Louis Olson Lorraine Crowe Jessie Hoover Cedar Falls Crowe Carl Hackmann Edna Miller Guy Probert

Junior High Awards And Schedules From Oelwein

Thursday baseball schedule shows Oelwein at Clermont. Certificates and letters granted for athletic achievement across basketball football and baseball. Names include Reierson Olson Larson and several others. second year letters awarded to Christen Hoopmean Anderson Mathys Bilden Nims Orth Chapman and others. Parents thanked for game support and Mr Mack praised for coaching.

Oelwein Clermont Shirley J. Larson Luchsinger Lana Olson Jesn Scheer Sharon Yearous Genevieve Christen Jeannette Strang Marilyn Miles Kaye Loftsgard Linda DeSart Karen Hoopman Marilyn Anderson Diane Amundson Elaine Amundson Karla Kohler Jim Coffin Roger Fe Karen Hoopmean Merilyn Anderson Gordon Mathys Daie Bilden Robert Nims Larry Orth Ricky Chapman Mr. Mack

Memorial Day Program at Clermont

Memorial Day program set for Clermont Junior High at 10:00 am on Tuesday May 30 features Band advancement of colors by American Legion pledge led by a veteran invocation by Rev John D Kronlokken vocal solo by Mrs Willet Miller address by J G Johnson of Oelwein God Bless America by Jr Auxiliary presentation of awards by American Legion honor roll adj C Amundson benediction parade in front of the Junior High follows with American Legion Auxiliary urged to join in cars juniors to march

Clermont American Legion Once John D. Kronlokken Willet Miller J. G. Johnson Oelwein God Bless America Jr. Auxiliary Adj. C. Amund Legion Auxiliary

Open House for Clarence Tatros in West Union

Open house will be held at the IOOF hall in West Union Sunday May 28 from 2 00 to 4 00 p m for Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatros celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary Friends and relatives are invited Also notes of visits and commencement from Pleasantville High School and an alumni picnic dinner planned for June 4 at Clermont city park

IOOF West Union Clar John C. Halverson Clarence Thor Len Simek Ben Walker Swan Barbara Walker Pleasantville High School Clermont City Park

Local ladies host afternoon at Will Burrow home

Mrs Gary Gilson Becky and Mrs Donald Cowell ang le joined Mrs John Gass Kathy and David Mrs Otto Vasby and Mrs Dick Griebeng for an Thursday afternoon gathering in the Will Burrow home.

Gary Gilson Becky Donald Cowell Angle John Gass Kathy David Otto Vasby Dick Griebeng Will Burrow

Lest We Forget History Book Displays At Bettys Cafe

A Clermont Service Womens Club history display honors living and dead service personnel from WWI, WWII, and Korea. The club evolved from an auxiliary formed June 9 1942, detailing projects like quilts, drives, and hospital aid, with members Marie Kittelson and others named in the community notices.

W.W. IT Korea Allen Olson Joseph Olson North Africa Clermont Service Womens Club W.W. Icean Amvet J. C. Halvorson At & P.m Iowa

Methodist Church Schedule Import Notes

Methodist Church service led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers on Sunday May 28 at 8 45 am. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday May 28 at St Pauls Elgin starting at 00 cm and dismissing at 11 30 am.

Donald T. Caspers St. Paul's Elgin

Service Club Met On May Meeting At Mrs Nelsons Home

The Service Club met at the home of Mrs. Arthur Nelson on Tuesday afternoon May 16. Members answered roll call by sharing garden plants and Mother's Day poems were read by several members. A display in Bettys Cafe window on History was planned and thoughts for the day were given. Social visits followed including guests from Calmar and Decorah.

Arthur Nelson Gilbert Anderson James Taylor Bettys Cafe Dick Griebenow

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Bakewell S Ladies’ Bridge Club Hospital News Donald R. Murphy J Zlass Gray Evelyn Olson Carollon West Lemont Pre Therem Robert Wharram Bob Stanley Vernon Olson Kersten de Sorat Far Wayne Olson Forest Park Donald Dugstad Bruce Art Olson Mery Olson Elmer Olson Roger Weldon Orth LaVerne Swenson Ricky William Nelson Charles Shipton Stevie Lenora Shipton Alma Nelson Ralph House Kristi Independence Wayne Shipton John Almer L. Nelson Milton Nelson McGregor Verla Roy ‘Patro Goro Calemrate Te. Susan's Mr. Hane Ales Beach Athe Titer Decoreh Tae Junior High Sor Clarence Tatros Riverside Material Commercial Club Henry Kittelson W.W. II Herbert Martin Jeke Wander Henry Schweinerus Ladies Aid Stavanger Lutheran Church Martin Oakland Karla Lori Anderson Rosina Anderson Service Club Met Ta Tae Felco Ake
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