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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

7

Entertaining Guests at Lous Theis Home

Priest Rev. Olooles and Mr K Anderson were hosted as guests at the Louis Theis residence Thursday evening after seven. Attendees from Waukon included Ellyn Theis Barbara Theis Ni Crawford Eldo Rofhman Sharon Miller and Mrs George Seitz. Mr and Mrs Walter Follett hosted a gathering of friends and festive Star production exercises honoring their daughter.

Lous Theis Bradwaton Ellyn Theis Barbara Theis Ni Crawford Eldo Roftman Sharon Miller George Seitz Waukon Walter Follett Thiana

Eighth Grade Graduates Honored

Mr and Mrs Walter Follett and Mrs Edwin Krueger hosted a Friday evening gathering at the Kenton Krueger home honoring their son. Guests included Mrs Clifford Olson and Mrs Helgerson among others. The group attended Wharivea s graduation and later returned home on Wednesday.

Walter Follett Edwin Krueger Edward Kenton Krueger

Eighth Grade Spring Tour Highlights Field Trips

The 8th grade toured John Deere in Waterloo, Bath Packing Plant, and the Grout Museum on May 18. Sacred Heart baseball lost 6-5 at Oelwein, and lost 6-3 to Clermont in the last game.

Kronlokken Miller John Deere Waterloo Bath Packing Plant Grout’ Museum Oelwein Sacred Heart

Celebrate May Birthdays Picnic in Gter mont Park

A May birthday celebration was held Sunday May 21 at Gter mont park. Honored guests included Mrs Ed Ties ter Elmer Hager William Wede Eileen Olson Irene Mitts Marilyn Schott Lyle Olson Walter Mitts and local families from Hermony Ridgeway Castalia Clermont and Fayette.

Gtermont Park Ed Tiester Elmer Hager William Wede Eileen Olson Irene Mitts Marilyn Schott Lyle Olson Walter Mitts Arnold Tieskotter Jim Bill Jean Hermony, Minn Robert Hager Ridgeway Castalia Ruthann John Linda Bertha Mitts Floyd Mitts Elgin Elsie Arthur Schott Dean Mitts Clermont Jim Gage Fayette

Local families host after graduation ceremonies

Mr and Mrs Geo Larson and Lyle attended Sunday evening at the Gordon Hoopman home after Baccalaureate. Mrs Henry Larson visited Mrs Emily Amundson Friday. Dr and Mrs O J Swenson of Waseca Minnesota stayed overnight with Roy Swenson. Stewart Wilson and Gilbert Wilson from Cresco joined Jim Iscanson and daughter from Rochester as guests.

Geo. Larson and Lyle Gordon Hoopman Dale Karen Henry Larson Emily Amundson O. J. Swenson Waseca Minn Roy Swenson Stewart Wilson Gilbert Wilson Cresco Jim Iscanson Rochester

Graduation Night Marks Valley Jr High Ceremony

Sixty four pupils received Certificates of Promotion at Valley Junior High and Wadens Grade School. Awards honored Allen Lee Knox Connie Whittenbrugh Danny Baker Sharon Yearcus and others for citizenship attendance and scholastic achievement while Reverend John D Kronkliien led benediction and music by Kaye Loftegard Barcarolle. Community members and relatives attended as principals and staff recognized students and distributed certificates and special awards.

Gymmaehim Eurigh School Wadens John D Kronlokien Kaye Loftegard Arden Greener Barcarolle Whitbau Valley Danny Baker Sharon Yearcus Louis Christen Larry Larson Potratz Valley Jr. High School M. H.moore

Nelsons Honored at West Union Confirmation Dinner

Mrs. Isabel Nelson and Mr. Louis Nelson were hosted at the Leo Wolfs home in Clermont for a confirmation celebration at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Nelson of Clermont, Mr. and Mrs. M C Thompson, Elmer Nelson and son of West Union, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lover and sons of Eldorado.

Isabel Nelson Joe Nelson Enoch Nelson Clermont Leo Wolfs Home Louis Zion Lutheran Church West Union M. C. Thompson Elmer Nelson Leslie Lover Eldorado

Social visits and graduation notes from Postville area

Mr and Mrs Howard Larson and Tom of LaCrosse Wisconsin were Sunday guests in Anson Priest Geo Larson home. The Howard and George Larson families visited in the Ewald Lyngans home in the afternoon and L H Simpson and children from Oklahoma City stayed in the Mae Crowe building west apartment. Mr and Mrs Richard Hoth and Laurie of Cedar Rapids attended graduation at Postville High School with Donald Hoth in the class. Mrs Hoth and Laurie visited her parents Mr and Mrs Gien Nygaard until Sunday. Mr Hoth arrived after em. Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson visited Mrs Emma Anderson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger and Dianne were dinner guests of Lena Wenger. Eldo Gericke and Lawrence Reinhardt visited the Henry Gunderson home Sunday evening. Mrs L A Simpson and children and Mrs Agnes Larson spent Monday in Oelwein. Mrs Elmer Kohls and Mrs Millard Sampson visited Mrs Lena Wenger Friday afternoon. Correction: In hospital news last week it should have read Mrs Emma Anderson returned from Postville Hospital, not Mrs Emma Gunderson. Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Amundson Sunday were Mr and Mrs Martin Amundson and Joseph, Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson and family and Mr and Mrs Roger Amundson and family.

Howard Larson Tom LaCrosse Wis Anson Priest - Geo. Larson Howard George Larson Ewald Lyngans L. H. Simpson Barbara Tommie Ronnie Oklahoma City Okio Mae Crowe Richard Hoth Laurie Cedar Rapids Postville High School Lawrence Reinhardt Henry Gunderson L. A. Simpson Agnes Larson Oelwein Elmer Kohls Millard Sampson Lena Wenger Hospital Emma Anderson Postville Hospital Emma Gunderson

Card of Thanks Worded Gratitude for Care at Postville Hospital

The note thanks everyone for their kind letters received during the stay at Postville Hospital. Nurses and doctors are praised for comfort and good words. Special thanks go to Rev. MM Sen Rev. Biutrud and Rev. lokken, and to Mrs. Emma red derson for support and concern.

Tranks I ‘ Postville ‘Hospital Ae and Isitt Biutrud Lokken Emma Redderson

Birthday Party For Mrs Ezra Rowland Observed

The Birthday Club held a Friday afternoon party for Mrs. Ezra Rowland with picnic lunch and an afternoon of visiting.

The Birthday Club Ezra Rowland

Riverside Social Club Meeting Opens With May Afternoon

The Riverside Social Club met at Mrs. Ruth Lar inh's home on a May Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. John Yauslin read a Mothers Day poem, minutes were approved, and ten members shared their favorite kitchen colors. Visitor Mrs. Gilbert Anderson attended. The group voted to donate $3 to the Valley High School trophy case. Contests were led by Mrs. L. T. N. Olson with prizes to Mrs. Oliver Rowland and Mrs. Gilbert Anderson. Door prize went to Mrs. Emma Olson.

John Yauslin Gilbert Anderson the Valley High School L. T. N. Olson Oliver Rowland Emma Olson

Entertainers at Linda Olson graduation party

Mr and Mrs James Olson hosted an after graduation reception for their daughter Linda with guests including Enoch Mark Har ry Helgerson Til vher Bilden Harlan Enoch Nelson Joe Nelson Clifford Olson Marilyn Paulson Edwin Anderson Bruce Georgie Clerk West Union Clarence EB Miller Alton Charlene Winthrop and Clifton Miller family.

James Olson Linda Enoch Mark Harry Helgerson Tilvher Bilden and Harlan Enoch Nelson Joe Nelson Clifford Olson Marilyn Paulson Edwin Anderson Bruce Georgie Clerk West Union Clarence EB Miller Alton Charlene Winthrop Clifton Miller

Probert Family Travel and Visits Across Minnesota and Detroit Lakes

Allen Johnson was a supper guest of Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman on Wednesday. Leland Probert flew to St Paul Friday, accompanied by his wife and parents Mr and Mrs Guy Probert. They visited Robert Vogels. On Saturday they went to Detroit Lakes. That day Millard Larson and Leo Orth with their wives and daughters drove to Detroit Lakes to visit Henry Gilbert. Leland Probert, Leo Orth and the Proberts returned Sunday, while the rest came back Tuesday.

Allen Johnson Lucian Appelman Leland Probert St. Paul Guy Probert Robert Vogel Detroit Lakes Minn Millard Larson Leo Orth Henry Gilbert

Potratz Attends NEA Convention and PR Workshop

G. Potratz travels to Atlantic City New Jersey as a delegate to the National Education Association convention scheduled June 26 to July 1. He will also join a three day Public Relation Workshop in Cedar Falls July 12 to 14.

G. Potratz Atlantic City New Jersey National Education Association Cedar Falls

Methodist Church Service and Society Meeting Schedule

Sunday June 4 features a worship service at 8:00 a.m. A Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting follows with officer installation at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Robert Moit hosts, assisted by Mrs. Don Caspers, pastor Donald T. Caspers.

Donald T. Caspers Woman's Society of Christian Service Robert Moit Don Caspers

Gutcher graduates at Iowa State in Ames

Graduates including Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher and Duene attended commencement at Iowa State University in Ames Saturday morning. David Gutcher earned a B degree with a major in Forestry.

Gerald Gutcher Duene Ames Iowa State University David Gutcher

Grand Meadow Study Club Hosts May Meeting

Mrs Selmer Erickson entertained the Grand Meadow Study Club Friday afternoon May 26 with a group song and a scriptural reading from 2 Timothy 4 1 9. Eleven members answered to a call and a Clermont City park picnic is planned for June 18. Birthday song honored Mrs Orville Berg. Program featured a lesson on label IQ by Mrs Clarence Kittelson and readings by Mrs Orville Berg and Mrs Almer Amundsen. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Selmer ‘Erickson Grand Meadow Clermont City Park Orville Berg Jesson Clarence Kittelson Almer Amundsen

Notice Concerning Swimming Lessons Transportation Change

A notice states no bus will run from Siermont during the first week of swimming lessons due to Bible school. Those needing to go to Fayette must arrange their own transport. In the second week one bus will depart the Junior High at 9 16. Patrons must pay in advance, $1 50 for 10 rides, about 15 cents per trip.

Siermont Fayette Peraggas

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