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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1965

Page

7

Michael Lovely Visits Town Ladies Aid Meeting

Town Ladies Aid Society met October 27 at Mrs. Burkard Riegel’s home. In president’s absence, vice president presided. 13 members, 5 guests attended. Program highlighted Iowa’s scenery and industry including Hoover birthplace, Amana Colonies, and Des Moines with a Midwest tour.

Michael Lovely Johnson ‘Aid Town Ladies Aid Society Burkard Riegel Gerald Guteher Bess Blake Franz Appelman Iowa Karl Miller Harry Helgerson Gordon Hoopman Louise Bilden Amanda Krueger Rose Anderson I. C. Jerdee U.S Hoover Birthplace Ark Amana Colonies S Moines

11 Year Old Michael Lovey Meets President Johnson in Washington

Michael Lovely, 11, son of Ted and Mrs. Lovely and grandson of Mrs. Irene Olson, met President Lyndon B. Johnson during a special audience on Monday October 25. The meeting occurred during a weeklong trip to Washington D C with his father. Michael and his grandmother received a photo and write up of the encounter.

Michael Lovely Ted R. Lovely Irene Olson Lyndon B. Johnson Washington America Lyndon Banks Johnson Johnson Secret Service Texas United States Michael Washington D. C Mr. Lovely North Kingstown Rhode Island

Legion Notice for Sheehan Post Meeting this November

The Sheehan Post Legion plans its regular monthly meeting on Monday November 6 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Cedar Rapids visit details include Mrs LeNora Shipton Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Harry Shipton of Calmar. Vera Fritz daughter of Mrs Addie Philips also noted in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Harry Fritz works at Eagle Super Valu Lin dale Plaza. Mrs Harry Gunderson and Mrs Lyle Gunderson called on Mrs Carl Torkelson Thursday.

LeNora Shipton Louis Olson Harry Shipton Calmar Cedar Rapids Addie Philips Lyle Gunderson Carl Torkelson

Tre Ore Junior Study Club Tour At Mental Health Institute

On Wednesday October 27 twelve Tre Ore Jr Study Club members toured the Mental Health Institute in Independence arriving at 10 am. Activities director Cleveland gave a 30 minute history talk followed by a tour of buildings and therapy explanations led by Mrs Hansen. The group dined in the employees cafeteria at noon and afternoon visits covered kitchens greenhouse chapels and a pharmacy with Mrs Hansen noting a need for small appliances and gifts for patients.

Tre Ore Tre Ore Jr Mental Health Institute Independence M.H.I Cleveland Institute Hansen Father Frost Havens

Library Board Funds Book Grant At Two Cities

The librarian told the Ladies Aid Society meetings at Cedar Falls and McGregor about a $200 library grant for non fiction juvenile books. A board member moved to place five children’s books on the shelf and the motion passed. A separate motion to pay Mrs Lenora Shipton 5.86 for postage and library supplies was carried.

Ladies Aid Society Cednar Falls McGregor Clermont Lenora Shipton

Bucks Draws Winners and Weekend Prize Plan

Mrs Tillie Johnson won No 1 of 100 bucks No 2 of 200 bucks in last Saturday’s Bucks drawing Lawrence White Jr Merle Alderson and Mrs L H Thies were not present No 1 for 50 bucks and Nos 2 3 4 for 10 bucks will be drawn this Saturday Merle Clark and family visited Madison Wisconsin and other local social notes list several couples visiting and hosting in the area Mrs A M Seabrooke of Cedar Rapids visiting Alan Seabrooke family in Fayette and surrounding towns

Tillie Johnson Lawrence White Jr Merle Alderson L. H. Thies Merle Clark Diane Jeanine Richard Elworth Erika Madison Wisc Karl Klemp Roger Guttenberg Roger Benzing Elkader George Frieden Donna Ciara Helgerson Karl. Klemp, Jr Fayette Charles Regan Waukon Carlin A. M. Seabrooke Cedar Rapids Alan Seabrooke Jill Timmy

Entertains Ladies Bridge Club at Home

Mrs Franz Appelman entertained the Ladies Bridge Club at her home Thursday for a 6 30 p m dinner. Guests included Mrs Ruby Freier of Hawkeye and Cathryn Crowe. Two tables played bridge with Mrs Lorranne Crowe high score and Mrs Bess Blake second high.

Ladies Bridge Club Franz Appelman Ruby Freier Hawkeye Cathryn Crowe Bride Lorranne Crowe Bess Blake

Town and Country Club Meeting Reports Iowa Focus

The Town and Country Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Roy Tatro’s home with sixteen members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Delmer Kingery, highlights were reviewed by Mrs. John Bakewell, and a program on Iowa by Mrs. Leo Woods. Reports on the Guttenberg district conference came from Mrs. Lyle Gunderson and Mrs. William Nelson Jr. An invitation from Clermont Study Club to a library tea on Navy 16 at 2 p.m. was read.

Town and Country Club Roy Tatro Delmer Kingery John Bakewell Leo Woods Iowa Lyle Gunderson William Nelson Jr Guttenberg Clermont Study Club Navy

Paratrooper School Graduate Completes ATPT Course

LaVerne K Osterhus completed 88 hours leadership training at Fort Leonard Wood and earned an Advanced Individual Training diploma. He then finished the Airborne Course at Fort Benning Georgia on October 22 and notified his parents that he was being sent overseas.

LaVerne K. Osterhus Fort Leonard Wood Fort Benning Georgia LaVerne Richard Osterhus Sethe

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Meeting At Upper Iowa

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at Baker Hebron Science Hall in Fayette on Monday evening October 25. Hosts Grace Meyer and Blanche Ashby served. president Margaret FPick et welcomed Upper Iowa senior girls and introduced Iva Fenner and Nita Stevens of Oelwein who led a symposium on the Status of Women. The First Report of the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women was reviewed and lunch followed.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Baker Hebron Science Hall Upper Iowa UK Fayette Grace Meyer Blanche Ashby Margaret Fpicket Upper Iowa Iva Fenner Nita Stevens Oelwein U. S Governor's Commission Marion Moore Clermont

Clermont Lutheran Churches to host Missionary Fenner events

East Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran churches announce multiple events with Missionary Almer Fenner speaking on Bolivia work. Services, Sunday school, choirs, and a family night planned around Nov 3–11, with a fall supper Nov 11 and notices about submission days.

Clermont ALCW Almer Fenner Bolivia Norway Marion Church Council Fenner West Clermont East Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church

Ill and Hospitalized Mrs Ruth Schott Admitted

Ruth Schott was admitted to Festville Community Hospital on Wednesday afternoon for tests x rays and medical care.

Ruth Schott Festville Community Hospital

Cards of Thanks from Clermont merchant drawing winner

Mrs. Tillie Johnson thanks Clermont merchants for supporting her win of 100 dollars in last Saturday night’s drawing. She expresses appreciation for their generosity and invites continued support.

Clermont Tillie Johnson

Election Results At Clermont Town Election

Clermont voters chose Merle Clark as mayor with 93 write in votes while incumbent Will J Nelson got 68 and Richard Griebenow 12 write ins for mayor. Arnold Guyer and Harris Kjosa were elected to council. incumbents Griebenow Johnson and Riebel reelected. Elmer Olson unopposed re elected treasurer with 174 votes.

Clermont Merle Clark Will J. Nelson Richard Griebenow Arnold Guyer Harris Kjosa Allen Johnson Burkard Rie- Bel Glen Nygaard Orlan Tague Truman Paulson Donald Larson Fred Cline Elmer Olson

Shower Held for Phyllis Bugenhagen Bride-Elect

Miss Phyllis Bugenhagen was guest of honor at a pantry shower hosted at the George V. Larson home. Contests awarded prizes to the honoree, who opened gifts under a white umbrella centerpiece trimmed in gold. Lunch followed, served by Mrs. George V. Larson, with guests including Julia Landsgard Olivia Olson Mary Olson Arthur Olson Clifford Rosmundson Leo Griebenow Wayne Timmerman Glen Nygaard Vernon Andersen and Ewald Lyngaas.

Phyllis Bugenhagen Ronald Lyngaas George V. Larson Morms Julia Landsgard Olivia Olson Mary Olson Arthur Olson Clifford Rosmundson Leo Griebenow Wayne Timmerman Glen Nygaard Vernon Andersen Ewald Lyngaas

Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save Store

Those winning the free Gold Bond Stamps this week at Leo's U-Save store were Mrs. Reuben Hackmann, Mrs. Truman, Paul son, Mrs. Don Steffans, Ernest Helgerson and Mal Johnson.

Leo's U-Save Reuben Hackmann Truman Paulson Don Steffans Ernest Helgerson Mal Johnson

Junior Auxiliary Meets November 10 at Legion Hall

The Junior Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday November 10 at 4 pm at the Legion Hall. Hostesses are Kathy and Jori Meier and Laurie Follett. Roll call will be on. Thanksgiving.

Junior Auxiliary the Legion Hall Kathy Jori Meier Laurie Follett

Sheehan Olson Auxiliary to Meet November 9

Auxiliary notice shows the Sheehan Olson group will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday November 9 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall Mrs Roy Swenson is hostess The program covers Veterans Day by Jr Auxiliary members education by Mrs Walter Follett and National News reviewed by Mrs Gordon Hoopman

Eileene Lyle Olson Sheehan - Olson Auxiliary Legion Hall Roy Swenson Walter Follett National News Gordon Hoopman

Clermont Methodist Easter Worship and Classes Schedule

Easter worship at Clermont Methodist Church at 6 45 a m. Sr High Membership class in Elgin 4 05 to 5 05 p m Sunday Nov 7 Sr MYF meets at 7 30 p m at the church Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Burrow Mr and Mrs Clifton Wilson Elgin visited Wayne Gilson home Saturday evening

Elgin Sr. Myf Gilbert Anderson Will Burrow Clifton Wilson Wayne Gilson

Grinnell Mutual Stresses Service Over Lower Rates

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company will press service quality over just lowering auto insurance rates. Officials say reasonable rates matter but the policyholder ultimately deserves SERVICE FIRST. The company offers auto coverage via agents from member County Mutuals who many years handle writing and windstorm insurance, aiming to deliver Grinnell service with fairness and reasonableness.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell Mutual Member County Mutuals Partiow

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