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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1953

Page

6

Social notices of numerous Iowa families host dinners and visits

Mr and Mrs Milo Olson entertained for Loren Frieden who leaves Wednesday for service. Guests included Levi Frieden family Ray Frieden Cindy John Howard Sr Kenneth Joyce Hawkeye and Mia George Hanson P J Anderson Albert Halverson families and many others from Oelwein Monona Postville and Sumner. Various dinner and weekend gatherings feature the Schupbach Lehman Keith Crider Ash Olson and Falk families as well as Cedar Rapids and Waterloo trips and a birthday observance.

Milo Olson Loren Frieden Levi Frieden Ray Frieden Cindy John Howard Kenneth Joyce Hawkeye Mia George Hanson P. J. Anderson Albert Halverson Albert Schupbach Ruth Lena Glen Schupbach Tommy Bernard Moline Reuben Schupbach Anna Schupbach Louis Lehman Lena Schupbach Alta Gehring Hazel George Holzer Oelwein Paul Waters Tordmy Stanley Margaret Stockman Postville R. P. Strauch B. D. Keith Vicki San Bernardino Calif R. A. Crider Barbara Crider Hubbard Enroute Leota Welch Susie Young Flossie Potter Cedar Rapids Arid Ardil “Wenger Ard’ Stevens Ada. Palb Eugene Schori Marion Olson Carol Mary Monona Walter ‘Kohls Thomas E. Howard Heulben Howard John Schaer Idaj Grether Alf Jacob Ida Grether Leon Jacob Archie Schroeder Schroeder Mary Keiser Carl Hackmann the Molms Anna McNeill Alta Klingman Monica ‘Petratz Sumner Karl W. Kiple Toffeld Hetk Greene Wisc Rose Reusser American' Baptist Assembly Miss Reusser Tucson Ariz Theodore Reusser Herbert Ash C. L. Northrop Ash and Crayton Oral Lane John, Palb, Jr Edward Olson Rodney Bertha Lehman J. 0. Anderson Louis, Dennler Earl Kiple Max Lehman Max Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Tofield Heck Clara ‘Baumgartner Robert Kohler David Russell Kohler Waterloo Ethel ‘Kohler Keith Kohler Henry McMillan Elmer Meyer Clarence Kirkeberg Selmer Groth

Methodist Church Worship and Activities Schedule

E G Steinman, minister. Worship service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at 1:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday evening at 7:30. S C 5 meeting Thursday at church parlors.

E. G.steinman Iw. S.C Parors

Elgin Lutheran Church Schedule Readings and Classes

The Elgin Lutheran Church led by Pastor Vance R. Knutsen lists events from Thursday to Sunday including choir practice at Allen Anderson home at 7 30 p m membership class at the parsonage catechetical class at the parsonage Sunday School at 9 30 a m divine worship at 10 30 a m and 3 00 and 7 00 p m Sunday School Teacher s Institute to be held at St John s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

Vance R. Knutsen Allen Anderson St. John’s Lutheran Church Waukon

St Olaf Lutheran Church November schedule and events

St Olaf Lutheran churches announce a busy weekend with confirmations at 9:00 and 10:45 Saturday November 7 for St Olaf and Marion, services on Sunday November 8 at 9:30 Norway 11:00, and teachers institute at St John. Waukon services and Marion adult class at 7:30. Luther Leagues meet Decorah Thursday in the evening. Marion Mission Society meets November 12 with Mrs Landsgard and Mrs Olson serving. annual meeting and officer election, bring clothes for Lutheran relief. Pastor J Strandford invites all to attend.

St. Olaf Marion Norway St. John Lutheran Church Waukon Luther Leagues Decorah Lutheran Marion Mission Society Maurice Landsgard Olvin Olson Lutheran Relief J. Strandford

First Baptist Church Midweek Schedule and Guest Speaker

The First Baptist Church announces a Thursday program starting at 2:00 p.m. with the Ladies Mission Society meeting at Lena Baumgartner's home. Evening events include Berean Songsters at 7:30, midweek prayer at 8:00, and choir rehearsal at 9:00. On Sunday November 8 worship starts at 10:00 with guest speaker Gordon Huisinga of Sioux Falls, followed by Sunday school at 11:00 and an 8:00 p.m. evening service with Huisinga. Everyone is invited.

Ladies’ Mission Society Lena Baumgartner Berean Songsters Gordon Huisinga Sioux Falls

Community Socials and Visits Reported Across Several Towns

Sunday visits and weekend calls spread across Calmar Oelwein Postville and surrounding areas as residents hosted relatives and friends. Notable names include Hackett Hoffmans Wenger Clingman Robinson Hunsberger Anderson Dunkle Tinker Capper Becker Metzger Dennler Ash Torson Shaffer Baker Mork Kjosa and others in a sustained pattern of hosting and traveling between Calmar Postville and nearby towns.

Ben Schori BE. J. Hackett Calmar Gus Hoffman Clear Lake Walter Mitta Wisconsin Oscar Hingebretson Spring Grove Minn Russell Wenger Helen Clingman Oelwein C. J. Robinson Lloyd Meyer Postville Max Hunsberger Carlyle Anderson Cedar Rapids Charles Wenger Elgin Rosina Anderson Clermont Genevieve Dunkle Edna Hunsberger D. E. Tinker Lloyd ‘Capper Vikki Jack Lansing Norris Capper John Grimm Mary L. Becker Eunice Gehring Reinbeck Louis Becker John Metzger Walter Dennler Herbert Ash Virgil Torson Ralph Shaffer Shirley Jean Doyle Baker Kenneth Mork Joe Kjosa

Progress Club Hosts Safe Windows Study Night

Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson hosted the Progress Club at the Methodist church with Mrs. Merle Clark and Gladys Feller assisting. Guests discussed Safe Windows, sang Injun Summer, and held a silent auction. Attendees included Milo Olson, R. P. Strauch, Robert Falk, Reuben Schupbach, G. J. Mosby, Harry Everett, and others.

Lawrence Knudtson Progress Club Merle Clark Gladys Feller Paul Zurbriggen Mdris Milo Olson R. P. Strauch Robert Falk Reuben Schupbach G. J. Mosby Harry Everett Carl Robinson Belva Snyder Otis Torkelson Ben Schori Fred Muehlethaler Russell Wenger Tillie Feller DeVere Halverson William Moore

Entertain Baptist Women Social Hour Event

The Tabitha society entertained at a party Thursday afternoon Oct 29 at the home of Mrs Earl Kiple. An imaginary bake sale drew a fine response and proceeds will buy drapes for the new parsonage. Over fifty ladies attended and enjoyed fellowship. Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler led the social hour. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Tofield Heck and Mrs Earl Kiple.

Tabitha Society Earl Kiple Clarence Muehlethaler Tofield- Heck

Trail Seekers Halloween Party Hosted by Camp Fire Girls

The Trail Seekers group met Monday evening October 26 at Pam Clothier’s home. Guests included Sandra Shepard Roberta Wilson Patty Larson Lois Clark Pam Clothier Letha Light Curtis Staff Bennie Hunsberger Ronnie Baker John Mitts Jbinly Stephenson and Otis Blockhus. Activities featured games and lunch served by Pam’s mother. The next meeting is set for Elaine Hellum’s home on November 9.

Trail Seekers Camp Fire Girls Pam Clothier Sandra Shepard Roberta Wilson

Pleasant Valley 4-H Sharpshooters Meet Notes October 26

Pleasant Valley 4-H Sharpshooters held a meeting at the Orth home on October 26 with 114 members answering roll call. Talks by Harold Hanson on 4-H offerings and Kenneth Blockhus on brood sow feeding were given. New officers were installed by Blockhus. Many parents attended, and lunch was served by Mrs. Orth. News items document various local visits and gatherings through the weekend and into Sunday, including guests of several area families and health updates, with several trips to Rochester and Minneapolis.

Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Weldon Richard Orth Harold Hanson Kenneth Blockhus Dwain Moatz Linda Kenneth Bennett Elmer Meyer Minneapolis Miss Tracy Barney McMullen Ged Gary Cresco Harry Johnson Fred Schaer Mound Minn Fred Etter Isobel Casten Mr. Etter Alice Winkler Roger Howard Mrs. Thos EB. Howard, I

Twins Born to Mitts Family in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Walter Mitts announce the birth of twin daughters to the former Imogene Mitts in University Hospital Iowa City. Each baby weighs five pounds. In Canton Ohio Mr and Mrs Jennings Mitts report a son James Daun born in October.

Walter Mitts Vernon Breez Red Oak University Hospital Iowa City Imogene Mitts Jennings Mitts Canton James Daun

Entertains Classmates Farewell for Loren Frieden

George Lerch hosted a Friday evening gathering at his home after the football game to bid farewell to Loren Frieden who leaves Wednesday for Des Moines to undergo a physical examination before entering service. Lerch also departs with Frieden. Present were William Torkelson Jr Jane Lantz Jeanine and James Cook Janana Miller Allen Meyer Donnie Larson Reva Medberry Dixie Helms LaFonda Miller Johnnie Staffenhagen Paul Hofer Victor Nelson Clarence Reixson. Lynch was served after a social evening.

George Lerch Loren Frieden Des Moines William Torkelson, Jr Janice Lantz Jeanine James Cook Janana Mark Allen Meyer Donnie Larson Reva Medberry Dixie Helms LaFonda Miller Johnnie Staffenhagen Paul Hofer Victor Nelson Clarence Reiexson Lynch

Wahonka Camp Fire holds Halloween party

The Wahonka Camp Fire Girls held a Halloween party on Oct. 26 at Patty Wilson's home. Girls and guardians wore costumes and played Halloween games bobbing for apples and sang songs. Lunch was served. Kathy Knudtson, Seribo.

Wahonka Camp Patty Wilson

State buttermakers convention trip to Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Fleet Frieden of West Union and Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman traveled to Des Moines last Friday to attend the state buttermakers convention. They returned home Sunday evening.

Fleet Frieden West Union Louis Lehman Des Moines

Paper Drives and Thank You Cards in Local Notices

Community notes reflect proposed paper drives signaling a healthy market for recyclables. Also present are multiple 10c thank you card notices from residents like Sharon Pinney Albert Dennler family and L L Wenger thanking relatives friends and neighbors for cards gifts visits and flowers during recovery from injuries or hospital stays.

Sharon Pinney New Hampton Hospital Rev.Steinmann Llub Louis Becker Albert L. Dennler Ben Dennler Henry MacMillan Henry Mark L. L. Wenger

Neighborhood Farewell Party for George Lerch

Neighbors held a farewell party at the Harold Meisner home on Thursday evening October 29 for George Lerch who left for the army on November 4. Attending were the families of Ab West Walter Lantz Haymond Lantz Merlin Cook Leonard Moore William Torkelson Mervin Larson Harold Meisner Mrs Alma Scholen Irvin Wilmer Lantz Lavern Larson Don ald Larson and Arnold Jones. A money gift was collected at the close.

George Lerch Harold Meisner George Army Ab West Walter and Haymond Lantz Merlin Cook Leonard Moore Torkelson Mervin Larson Alma Scholen Irvin Wilmer Lantz Lavern Donald Larson Arnold Jones

Elgin U. S. Holds November Meeting with Memorial Service

The Elgin U. S. regular meeting is set for November 11. A special memorial service for departed sisters and brothers will be concluded during this gathering. Serving committee includes Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Falb, Mrs. Mel Kohler, and Genevieve Dunkle.

Elgin U. ©. S W. C. Falb Mel Kohler Genevieve Dunkle

Wes Clipperton Caught in Corn Picker Accident

Wes Clipperton of Churdan was entangled in a corn picker and left more embarrassed than hurt. His clothes were torn as the machine caught and pulled him, prompting a quick release by bystanders.

Wes Clipperton Churdan

Mother-Daughter Annual Tea Nov 7 at Etkader Opera House

The 4th annual fall 4 H mother daughter get together is set for November 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the Etkader opera house. Recognition will be given to longstanding 4 H girls for their achievements. A program by county girls clubs will be presented. Clover Award honorees include Mrs Perry Benson Mrs Otmar Bruns Mrs Wallace Oldfather for 5 years service and Mrs D N Olsmstad for 15 years.

Etkader Opera House Perry Benson Otmar Bruns Wallace Oldfather D. N. Olsmstad

Agitation Over Short Skirts Divides Feminine Opinion

The agitation about shorter skirts continues with sharp divisions among women. Opposing views favor modest underpinnings, while others echo Dior influenced fashions cited by the Grundy Register. Crown rust threatens oats and potatoes require spacing to avoid yield loss.

Monsieur ‘Dior

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meinhard S . Hardware Iowa Albert Ron Peterson & Co Evanston and New York Elgin Lutheran Church St. Olaf Lutheran Churches First Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Paul Hanson Wahonka Kathy Knudtson Seribo E. S Max Thoma Goodrich Footwear DIAL Kreeler, Joerns Elgin Furniture Store The Muehlethalers Elgin, Iowa
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