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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1959

Page

7

United Nations Day Play At Junior High Commemorated

On Oct 26 the gym hosted a play titled The U N and the Appelgate Family to mark United Nations Day. The ensemble explored human rights within families. Edited by Oelberg and Werk, cast included Phare Baumgartner Kettel Thompson Larson Hoopman and others. Alyce Oelberg moderated. The student body drafted a Behavior Code and formed a code committee to finalize ideas for distribution. Basketball practice began with a large potential team. drills and speed tests filled the week as the season approaches.

U. N Appelgate Debbie Karen Hoopman Alyce Oelberg

Airport party tours Mexico and Missouri on sightseing trip

Clarence Kittleson Mrs Clif ton Pringle and Mrs Arnold Stumme flew to Mexico Mo Thursday to pick up Mrs Len Simek. They then visited Hannibal Mo along the Mississippi River on the journey home. Edgar Bergan, recently grounded here in August, sent prints of photographs he took locally to be posted at the airport and at the Elgin.

Clarence Kittleson Clifton Pringle Arnold Stumme Mexico Mao Len Simek Hannibal Mississippi Edgar Bergan Elgin

Junior Auxiliary Met Halloween Meeting at Olson Home

The Jr. Auxiliary girls met on Wednesday October 28 at Karen and Joan Olson s home with Roberta Palmer as co host. Twenty four members attended and approved the prior minutes. Members will bake nut bread for Thanksgiving cheer for shut ins and two members will prepare a November scrapbook. An officer installation followed the party with games and lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 11 at Beverly and Pam Fritz s home.

Karen Joan Olson Roberta Palmer Jackie Bakewell L'Myra Anderson Patty Gunderson Beverly Pam Fritz

Rural School Halloween Party at Dover No 6

Dover No 6 hosted a Halloween gathering with Dover No 4 and Catherine Kraus on Friday afternoon October 30. After a short program, games and contests followed a lunch served by the host school. Attendees from Ossian, Osgian, West Union and nearby areas joined in to toast and celebrate confirmations of LaVerne and Wayne Barnes and Solheim family members at Bethany Lutheran Church near Ossian.

Dover No Dover No. 4 Catherine Kraus Richard LaVerne Wayne' Barnesz David Solheim Bethany Lutheran Church Ossianion Osterhus George Sunday Laurie Solheim Ralph Borness Myron Helgerson Sharon Osgian Richard Kleppe Bernard Borness Edwin Osterhus Cornel Osterhus Harlan Anderson West Union Knute Solheim

Clermont Study Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Jerdee House

Clermont study club members met at Mrs I C Jerdee’s home with seven attending. Mrs Jerdee gave a program on Judaism while Mrs Cline reported twelve more towels ordered, totaling six. A dollar was sent to Club Woman for a one year subscription as Lenora Shipton reviewed the Club Woman. United Nations Day was observed with articles on the UN and members displayed items from foreign countries. The Christmas party is planned for Monday evening December 14.

Clermont Study Club I. C. Jerdee Jerdee Cline GFWC Lenora Shipton United Nation U. N

Mrs Bess Blake Improves After Hospital Stay

Mrs Bess Blake, who entered Postville Hospital on October 25, is much improved and expects to be home sometime this week.

Bess Blake Postville Hospital

Riverside Social Club meeting notes and upcoming plans

The Riverside Social Club met at Mrs Emma Olson's home with co host Arleon Olson reading scripture. Twelve members gave a roll call donation to the United Fund. No meeting in November. Christmas party to be held at Mrs Martin Anderson's home. Bingo prizes awarded to Le Verne Larson Olson Yauslin and Roy Tatro. door prize also won.

Riverside Social Club Emma Olson Arleon Olson United Fund Martin Anderson le Verne Larson L. T. N. Olson John Yauslin Roy Tatro

Observe 60th Wedding Anniversary in Leroy Minn

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lien of Leroy Minn celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 1 with an event at the Leroy Lutheran church. The couple, married Oct 28 1899, lived on a farm east of Elgin before moving to Leroy. Attendants at the original wedding and the Golden Anniversary were listed along with many relatives and friends from several towns and states.

Thomas Lien Leroy Minn Elgin East Clermont L.M. Hovland Lloyd Aanes Almer Aanes Ray Reierson Clara Helgerson Irene Olson Henry Julia Groth Robert Groth C. C. Brena Sophia Kittele Fort Dodge Eagle Grove West Union Clermont Postville Decorah Charles City Geddes So, Dak Lake Crystal Harmony St. Paul Minneapolis Austin L. T. N. Olson Louie Hovland Lloyd Clifford Kittleson Orlando Kittleson

Parish Picnic Supper and Social Evening Report

A parish picnic supper was held Friday in St Peters hall followed by a social evening. Earl Monroe of Clarks Grove Minnesota visited the Gerald Gutcher home for supper Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon stopped at Vernon Andersons home Sunday afternoon. Tony Habeger ISTC student spent the weekend with his parents Abe and Mrs Habeger. Busy Bev ers 4 H Club officers attended an Elkader training October 29 led by Kathleen Amundson and others. Henry Nelson is at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Mrs Bertina Buraas of Ladora came Monday to visit relatives. Abe Habeger family and Vicky and Linda Krueger were supper guests with Harold Herman at Waukon.

St. Peters Hall Earl Monroe Clarks Grove Minn Gerald Gutcher Leo Griebenow Leon Vernon Anderson Tony Habeger ISTC Abe Habeger Busy Beavers Elkader Kathleen Amundson Dianne Bilden Harold Herman Waukon

B and P Women Meet at St Peters Hall

The B and P Women's Club met on Monday Oct 26 at St Peters hall with 33 attendees. Officers elected: pres Wayne Shipton vicepresident Evelyn Olson sec Phyllis Skeen treas John Bakewell installed by Andine Vasby. funds donated to United Fund and American Home Finding Ass'n. benefit silent auction raised 45.35 for Dee Frances Krueger. door prize won by Mrs Eugene Robison.

B & P Women’s Club St. Peters Hall Howard Boyle Walter Kohls John Bakewell Evelyn Olson Millard. Bear United Fund Ass'n Wayne Shipton Phyllis Skeen Lyle Olson Andine Vasbey M. H. Moore Aldora Anderson Elmer Olson Arnold Stumme Emil Lassig Dennis Bear Andine Vasby Vida Nordhus Clifton Pringle Len Simek Dee Frances Krueger Eugene Robison

Local families guest at Harlo Meyer residence

Mrs. Oliver Neuhring and children of Waukon joined Mrs. Dean Lofts gard and girls from Elgin and Mrs. Charles Becker and girls for Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gordon were Sunday dinner guests in the Oliver Rowland home.

Oliver Neuhring Waukon Dean Loftsgard Elgin Charles Becker Harlo Meyer Frank Gordon Oliver Rowland

Trap Shoot at Follett Farm Draws Local Crowd

A trap shoot was held on Follett farm on November 1 with a good crowd of shooters. Howard Johnson and his Explorer Scouts ran a coffee and doughnut stand from Howard's bus. The event was a success and organizers plan to repeat it soon.

Sheehan-Olson Follett Farm Howard Johnson Explorer Howard

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Lectures

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists events led by Pastor John D Kronlekken. East Mission Society with hostesses and program runs Thursday at 2:00 p.m. West and East services, Sunday school, choir rehearsals, Luther League, and a District Pastoral Conference at Mason City on Nov 10–11. Martin Luther Lectures begin Nov 8 at Luther College through Nov 11 with KWLC chapel times. West lutefisk supper on Nov 12.

East Mission Society Mdris Alphie Thorson Ewald Lyngaas Arthur Helgerson William Bacon Merrill Gunderson Norman Lehan East West Church West Luther League Luther College KWLC Mason City

United Fund Drive Completes in Clermont and Township

The Clermont town quota was 1560 with 1263.25 collected and Clermont township quota 822 with 515 collected. This drive missed the quotas for the first time in several years. Chairs thank solicitors for participation. no one refused to help. Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Franz Appelman named as chairs.

Clermont Clermont Township Louis Olson Clermont ‘Chm Franz Appelman Clermont Twp

Engagement Announced in Mason City and Florida couple

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wander announce the engagement of Margaret Clay of Mason City to their son Gene Wander of Haines City Florida, with a November wedding at the Mason City Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tolliver of Charles City welcomed a girl born Sunday November 1, making several relatives grandparents and great grandparents. Local social notes mention a Halloween party at Center Baptist Church in Lansing and visits among neighbors and families including the Halversons and Kirkestues.

Joe Wander Margaret Clay Mason City Gene Wander Haines City Fla Gary Tolliver Charles City Tolliver Mary Ann Kittleson Henry Kittleson Bessie Sullivan

Sunday Dinner Guest and Church Dedication

Mrs. Clara Christianson attended a Sunday dinner at the AuBrey Guyer home and the group attended the dedication of Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

Clara Christianson Aubrey Guyer Zion Lutheran Church West Union

Gospel Message Church Service Schedule

Gospel Message Church led by Pastor Lester Lease announces morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 3 00 p m A welcome to all attendees and visitors is extended for worship and outreach.

Gospel Message Church Lester Lease

St Peters Church Mass Times and Confession Schedule

Fr Jos A Gullivan pastor at St Peters Church announces Sunday Mass at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Confessions are held Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

St. Peter’s Church Fr. Jos, A. Gullivan

Methodist Church Events and Visits Calendar

Pastor Donald T Caspers announces a special North Iowa Annual Conference session on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fort Dodge and a Worship Service with Leadership Training for teachers in Fayette on Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Locally, Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin traveled to Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs Wayne Durscher while Dr and Mrs Streeter Shining stayed with Franz Appelman family. The Nelsons hosted, and Appelman family hosted Sunday meals with David Appelman and sons.

North Iowa Fort Dodge Fayette Harry Yauslin Cedar Rapids Wayne Durscher Streeter Shining Franz Appelman Wm. Nelson, Jr David Appelman and Sons

Potatoes Price Rise Notice From Local Packers

Get your order in now for potatoes as prices increase. A truck load is available in red or white. Contact LEO'S U SAVE or EMIL SCHNEIDER in Clermont, Iowa for details.

Leo’s U Save Emil Schneider Clermont Iowa

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Junior High News Martha Schaer Chm David Thompson Larry Halverson The Roger Reed Jean Schaer Airport News Clarence Kittlenon Clermont, Lows A Trent Barnum Axel John D. Kronlekken Linda Krueger Marilyn Dorothy Schaer Center Baptist Church Lansing Alvin Halverson Leo Grieben Marion Kirkestue Linda Betty Janet Muchow Haymond Erhardt Lutefisk Turkey West Clermont Riverside Material Products Re Felco FELCO Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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