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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1965

Page

7

Women’s Club Meeting Plans Pink Elephant Outing

The Professional Women’s Club met Monday at Betty’s Cafe for a 6 45 p m luncheon with Mrs Blake Andine Vasby and Mrs J Howard Bovie in attendance. Roll call noted members. songs were sung for Deanisle Oigon Lorrinne Crowe and Clarence Johnson. The outing committee, chaired by Mrs Wayne Shipton, announced Pink Elephant as the chosen location for June 21 at 6 30 p m with travel from the M C Larson home. Members to meet there and evening ended with 600 games awarding prizes to Morris Shipton Bakewell and Anderson.

Betty Lorrinne Crowe Clarence Johnson Wayne Shipton Bach Hill and Humphry Dairy Union Cliff House Pink Elephant Marquette Eave Clermont M. C. Larson Morris John Bakewell Jerry Anderson

June Wickham Honored at Shower in Postville

A miscellaneous shower was held Sunday afternoon at the George O. Larson home in Postville for June Wickham, bride elect of George N. Larson. Gerene Larson of Waterloo hosted with several other local attendees. Gifts were opened, lunch served, and several hosts and guests sent gifts but could not attend.

George O. Larson June Wickham Postville George N. ‘Larson Gerene Larson WMG Miss Wick LuAnne Fairbanks Waterloo John Yauslin Janana Jamey West Union Ruth Larson Emma Larson L. N. Larson Oelwein Clara Larson Bernard Loftsgard Rorisid Loftsgard Elgin Jerry Anderson

Connie Rear Accepts Airline Teletype Job in Chicago

Miss Connie Rear of Clermont Iowa has accepted a Teletype Agent position with Wastern Airlines in Chicago after completing airline training at McConnell Air School Minneapolis. She is a 1964 graduate of Wale Consolidated High School where she served as Homecoming Princess.

Connie Rear Clarence Rear Clermont Iowa Wastern Airlines Chicago McConnell Air School Minneapolis Minnesota Bear Wale Consolidated High School

Junior Choir Closes Year at City Park Picnic

The West Clermont Lutheran Church Jr. Choir ended its season on Wednesday evening May 19 with a picnic supper at City Park led by Mrs. Harry Amundson. Mothers volunteered for serving, including Mrs. Elmer Olson and others. Guests included Pastor and Mrs. Roger Peterson and several Schott children.

West Clermont Roger Peterson Miri Kari Kent Danny Mary Jane David Tommy Julee Schott

Luncheon Guests At Ruth Brorys Home Friday

Visitors Tuesday afternoon in the Robert Deering home included Mrs Elliott Olson Kevin Brenda and Charles Becker Teyane Donna Mdris Emma Olson Enoch K Mark Laura Olson and Miss Elizabeth Quinn Also Diane Clark spent the weekend with her sister and family near Luana Dick Steffans was released from Postville Community Hospital after several days as a medical patient.

Robert Deering Elliott Olson Kevin Brenda Charles Becker Teyane Donna Mdris Emma Olson Enoch K. Mark Laura Olson Elizabeth. Quinn Ruth Brory Diane Clark Ivan Krueger Luana Dick Steffans Postville Community Hospital

Want Ads Sell Used Items You No Longer Need

Classified listings invite readers to buy and sell personal goods quickly. Readers post items they no longer want, including furniture, electronics, and clothing, with brief descriptions and prices.

Clermont Comets Hold May Meeting

The Clermont Comets 4-H club met May 1 at Leon Dibble's home. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call on projects. Edward McNeillards was chosen as final delegate for the 4-H County Council. The group discussed their June 32 event and planned a meeting at Paul and Site street at 8:30. A dodge ball game followed and lunch was served by Mrs. Dibble and Kathy Timmerman.

Clermont Comets 4-H Leon Dibble Edward McNeédl Iards 4-H County Council Tha A. Paul Clermont ‘Park

St Anns Circle Meets at Crowe Home

St Peters Altar and Rosary Society met at Mrs Lorranne Crowes home on Tuesday May 18. Eight members attended with Mrs Jessie Hoover as a guest. A get well card for Mrs Arthur Matter was signed and sent to Palmer Memorial Hospital. Readings from the Scope were given by Mrs Burkard Riegel. Mrs Ed Schissel to be Tune hostess. refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.

St. Ann's St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society Lorranne Crowe Jessie Hoover Arthur Matter Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Burkard Riegel Ed Schissel

Postville Highway Project Approved for North of Postville

The U S Bureau of Public Roads approved a March 31 public hearing in Postville on a 10.5 mile project. The plan covers reconstruction of about 1.5 miles north of Postville, new grading and paving on relocation, climbing lanes bridges culverts erosion control and a channelized intersection at relocated Iowa 9. About nine miles of 24 foot pavement is planned with seven and a half miles on relocation. Estimated cost 1 616 200. Right of way purchases begin 1985 and construction runs 1966 to 1967 in the five year program.

U.S. Bureau of Public Roads Postville Alocstes Commission Iowa

Stamp Winners Drawn At Leo's U Save Store

Lucky names drawn for the arse at Leo's U Save Store feature Gold Bond stamps awarded. Winners include Mrs. Clarence Bear, Mrs. Tillie Amundson, Mrs. Quinton Olson, Nell Sheehy, and Mrs. Bob Skelton.

Leo's U-Save Wny Clarence Bear Tillie Amundson Quinton Olson Nell Sheehy Bob Skelton

Let Us Not Forget Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day was instituted after the Civil War to honor those who died in battle, sea, and air so the nation could live free under God. In times of abundance we should resist selfish spending and instead pause at graves of relatives or friends to deepen reverence and renew loyalty to country and flag.

Vlamd

Memorial Day Program at Lincoln Memorial Park

Memorial Day program Sunday May 30 at Lincoln Memorial Park at 2:00 p m DST. Invocation by Fr Thomas Currier Pledge of Allegiance Boy Scouts reading In Flan ders Field by Patty Mitts address by Rev Roger Peterson reading of honor roll by the adjutant Robert Skelton decorating of two Memorial plaques by Junior Auxiliary girls firing squad salute Taps benediction by Fr Thomas Currier Ex servicemen asked to take part dressed in uniform Daylight Saving Time noted.

Lincoln Memorial Park Pan. D.S.T Thomas Currier Boy Scouts Flanders Field Patty Mitts Roger Peterson Robert Skelton Legion Sheehan-Olson Legion Post

Busy Beavers 4 H Grub Workshop Program

A local Busy Beavers 4 H Grub workshop featured a program including Wild Flowers by Julia Amundson How to Enamel Metal by Brenda Bilden Posture by Becky Thompson How to Pot Plant by Tracey Cline. Lunch was served by Linda and Mary Cline.

Marie Cbs Julia Amundson Brenda Bilden Becky Thompson Tracey Cline Awa Linda Mari “pAna Cline

Engagement announced for Janice Kamp and Ned Pearson

Mr and Mrs Duane W Kamp of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Lee to Ned J Pearson son of Mr and Mrs F W Pearson of Knoxville Iowa Miss Kamp is a graduate of Valley High School and Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Waterloo Her fiancé is a graduate of Knoxville High School and the International Accounting Society They are both employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital Knoxville A fall wedding is planned

Duane W. Kamp Clermont Janice Lee Ned J. Pearson F. W. Pearson Knoxville Iowa Miss Kamp Valley High School Allen‘ Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing Waterloo Knoxville High School International Accounting Society Veteran’s Administration Hospital

Grand Meadow Study Club Hosts Mother- Daughter Party

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Coffee Cup Cafe 4 in Elgin for a Mother Daughter supper on Monday evening May 17. Ten members and nine guests attended with a picnic supper planned for June 20 at East Clermont Lutheran Church for the club semempers and families. Poems were read during the program by Caren Jo Amundson Julee Amundson Sharon Helgerson Patty Amundson and Gene Svebekken. Mrs Almer Amundson gave the thought for the day.

Grand Meadow Elgin East Clermont Semempers Caren Jo Amundson Julee Amundson Sharon Helgerson Carex Patty Amuh Gene Svebekken Almer Amundson

Helger Sisters Visit Grandmother Ahead of Father’s Day

Sheila and Sharnell Helger spend days with grandmother Mrs Ruth Schott. The local preview notes Father’s Day is approaching and Klingman’s Clothes offers a timely opportunity for greetings and gifts.

Sheila Sharnell Helgerson Ruth Schott Klingman's Clothes

Social visit notes from Elgin households

Mr and Mrs Levi Frieden of Elgin were guests Friday evening in the Elliott Olson home. The Elliott Olson family visited Sunday afternoon in the Eugene Schori home in Elgin.

Levi Frieden Elgin Elliott Olson Eugene Schori

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn For Saturday Buck Draw

A bucks drawing listed Nos 1 to 4 with prizes of 40, 10, 10, and 10 dollars. Jess Taylor and Mrs Lyle Gigon are present, Elmer Johnson and Mrs Lyle Mabbe are not. Next week the drawing offers Nos 1 for 30 dollars and Nos 2 3 and 4 each for 10 dollars.

Jess Taylor Elmer Johnson Lyle Gigon Lyle Mabbe

Notice to Little Leaguers Meeting Called For Signup

A special meeting is set for Thursday at 3 30 p m in the Junior High building for boys who signed up for Little League baseball and those interested. The aim is to meet coach Milt Mohs and arrange a practice schedule. Mrs Earl Kloster and Mrs Willis Weideman of West Union visited Gilbert Anderson Friday.

Milt Mohs Earl Kloster Willis Weideman West Union Gilbert Anderson

Valley P T A Met at Valley May 19

The Valley Community P T A met at Valley High School on May 19 with retiring President Mrs Clarence Kittleson acting as installing officer. Officers installed: Mrs John Grimm president, Mrs Arthur Amundson first vice president, Mrs Charles Oelberg second vice president, Mrs Don Fauser secretary, and Mrs Harry Everett treasurer. Donald Gardner spoke on motor vehicle laws and Driver Education. Allen Seabrooke reported on public school dropouts. Valley’s average to date 18 percent. Lunch by Clermont Elgin and Wadetia mothers of fourth and fifth graders.

The P.T.A Valley Acta Valley High School

Ladies Bridge Club Meets at Cline Home

The Ladies Birthday Bridge event at the Nomeé: of Mrs. Fred Cline was hosted at the Cline home. Lorrinne Crowe led a salad lunch with a 26:40 time, and the evening featured a high 500 and second highs with guest Bess Blake noted among participants.

Cline

Sunday Visit Highlights Mosaics At Local Museum

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Willabeth Quinn visited Sunday afternoon. They toured museum features and mosaics that have earned world and national recognition at the Phett Place display in Mosh Wis.

Grinnell Mutual Stresses SERVICE FIRST Policy

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company in Grinnell Iowa will emphasize quality customer service in auto insurance. Officials say reasonable rates matter but service to policyholders remains central as agents of county mutuals sell Grinnell Mutual auto through years of experience in property insurance. The company aims to appeal to drivers by stressing how it treats the driver, the over age driver, and preferred risk with fair, reasonable terms.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Grinnell Mutual Max Tual

Also Mentioned on This Page

Valley High School Band Elgar Rev Lee Roy Collins Thing Like A Thompson E.W. Hilgemann Berenice Paul B. Zurbiggen Valley Community Mr. M. H. Moore Millard Nelson Jr Board of Education Roger’ W Peterson Valley University Pati March” Goldman M. H. Moore Paul Zurbuggen Prin Anita Blaker Donald Bisker Irene DeSart Donald Gardner Russell Goodell Arden Greener Leon Hansen Ross James Derryn Leonhart Milton Mohs Mildred Moore Corriné Scholen Zelpha Stringham Alan Seabrooke Charles Wagner Zetta White Board OF Fonds Killck Millard Nelson Lloyd Meier Archie Howard Henry H. Wolf G. W. Alderson Gladys Hanson Sec’y Dean DeSart Orchid Hela Connie Airlines Clermont Comets St. Ann’s Circle Crowe Home Busy Beavers Grand Meadow Study Club Aida Meme Walter C. Follett Clermont Cooperative Valley P.T.A Karl Miller Clermont Grinnel Mutual Reinsurance Company Theodore O'Hara Federal Deposit Insurance Corpo Aaa
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