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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1960
Page
7
The Henderson Prairie 4-H club held roll call answered by each member bringing an autumn leaf. Kenny Schroeder reported on the One Coupe Congress. The year's program was reviewed and holiday suggestions were made. Record books were returned and signs were issued.
Mrs Gordon Hoopman entertained the Bridge Club at 6 30 with tea and conversation. Several members attended the gathering and shared a light repast before resuming games.
Charles Wagner, a senior at the University, played a major role in the Dubuque University comedy She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. The cast and director Donald Savage then traveled to Hamline University in Minnesota for a performance.
Wanted 100 or more card players to attend the card party sponsored by St Peters Court of Clermont. Admission one dollar. Bring a carload. No reservations necessary. Door prizes and game prizes. Lunch provided.
Riverside Social Club met Wednesday afternoon October 29 with Mrs Enna Olgar as host. A short business meeting led to holiday suggestions and a contest awarding prizes to Mrs L T N Olson Mrs Martin Anderson and Mrs Ruth Larson. Mrs Ted Arkelson won the door prize. The next meeting is November 30 with Mrs Arleon Olson.
Mrs Lorranne Crowe Mrs Jessie Hoover of Waterloo and Mrs Dan Dahmen of Dexter Michigan attended the Senior Cello Flute and Piano Recital presented by the State Teachers College Thursday evening. Cathryn Crowe played the flute. Attendees included Mrs Lloyd Meier Mary Ellen Small Mrs Eugene Robison Mrs Franz Appelman Mrs Al Baechler Gwen and Mr and Mrs Leon Hansen.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Schott of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ruth to Ernest Helgerson son of Mr and Mrs Henry Helgerson of Postville No wedding date has been set.
Don Fauser of Elgin completed his first solo flight on Thursday November 3 at Clermont Airport. Eight students have soloed there in recent months including Rowland Hackmann, now starting ground school for the private pilot written test.
Mrs. Dale Fogle’s name was drawn Saturday evening but she was absent. The next drawing will award 200 dollars.
The November meeting of the Junior Auxiliary was held at the Legion Hall on Wednesday with 21 members present. President Karen Hoopman called the meeting, minutes were approved, Christmas name drawing occurred, and plans were made to bake and deliver Banana bread to shut-ins for Thanksgiving. Twenty seven elephant favors were prepared for Woodward. next meeting sets at Hoopman's with Linda Luchsinger assisting.
Henderson Prairie 4-H Club held an award night banquet on Saturday October 22 at Maynard Community Hall. The club earned a 100 percent record books gavel and recognized members for Dairy Medal Dairy Showmanship Purple Ribbon and Breed Champion awards. Attendees included members and families from the Anderson Kerr Rowland and Schroeder families with several others listed.
Army Sgt Robert D Schneider of Clermont and other 4th Infantry Division personnel take part in Exercise South Wind at Eglin AFB Florida. The 20-year-old radio relay section chief in Company A 124th Signal Battalion entered basic training at Fort Cannon and is a 1958 Clermont High School graduate.
A baby girl named Lori Kay Bear was born Wednesday November 2 at Postville Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dennis Bear. She weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces and has two sisters and one brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Millard Hear and Mr and Mrs Arthur Matt.
Mr and Mrs George Hyde marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Loran Hyde of Waterloo and several Hyde family members from Elgin and nearby towns.
Priscilla Society met on November 2 with hostesses Mesdemes Roy Swenson Herb Martin Theo Loftsgard Victor Guyer and Willet Miller. Devotions by Pastor Kronlokken followed by cards of thanks and sympathy. Members voted to serve the Coop dinner on December 5 the Har vey Meyer Sale lunch and to donate to United Fund. The program Literature of Devotion The Bible was presented with readings and a duet Count Your Blessings. The meeting closed with Abide with Me.
The Junior Auxiliary hosted a Halloween Party on October 31 with 27 members in attendance. Judges Linda Luchsinger Bonnie Swenson and Karen Hoopman awarded prizes for Prettiest Kathleen Gunderson Most Disguised Elaine Thorson and Most Work Linda Luchsinger won the door prize Jane Bennett was closest on beans in a jar A lunch followed guests Andine Vasby Mrs John Bakewell and Mrs Lawrence Fritz attended
Mrs. John Gass and David thank friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits during the hospital stay and after returning home. It was nice to be remembered.
The regular Methodist W S C S meeting was at Mrs. Clifton Pringle’s home with Mrs. Clarion Olson assisting. The program led by Lucian Appelman focused on “Take the Name of Jesus With You.” New spiritual life secretary is Mrs. Clarence Tatro. birthday acknowledgments for Mrs. Walter Fritz and Mrs. Clarence Tatro. A bake sale is planned for December. Thirteen members and two guests attended. Olbert Olson sent thanks for cards during hospitalization.
Mr and Mrs Geo V Larson were Sunday afternoon visitors in the home of Henry Hielming at Waucoma.
Dinner guests were invited Sunday at the G. D. Grimes residence in Worth Union. The event featured 600 furnished entertainment units.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish announces Thursday 4:30 p.m. Lutefisk supper at West Church and 7:30 p.m. choir practice at the parsonage. Saturday 9:00 a.m. combined confirmation classes at West Clermont Church. Luther League Day at Luther College with free entry to Luther-Upper Iowa game for parents. November 22 planning day. Sunday services: West 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. East 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. Also a Conference Merger meeting at Decorah Lutheran Church and a West Clermont Mission Society meeting November 16 at 2:00 p.m. with vote on the new constitution.
St Peters Church reports Fr Jos A Sullivan pastor. Allen Krueger, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger, was ill at home with bronchial pneumonia but is improving. Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Mr and Mrs Albert Tinderholt of Terris for dinner. They toured Lake Okoboji and Arnolds Park. Masses at 7 and 9 am. Fr Sullivan hosted confessions on Saturday and Lyngans home hosted a gathering Tuesday evening.
The Business and Professional Womens Club met on Monday evening October 31 at 7 15 lunch eon hosted by Mrs Arnald Stumme and Mrs Clifton Pringle. Officers elected were President Mrs Bess Blake Vice President Mrs Evelyn Olson Secretary Mrs Phyllis Skeen Assistant Secretary Mrs Lyle Olson and Treasurer Miss Andine Vasby. The group voted five dollars to United Fund Drive and planned luncheon at local restaurants before meetings. Committees covered by the president included Membership Mrs Lorranne Crowe and Mrs Kenton Krueger Cheer Mrs Floyd Bergeson and Mrs Emil Lassig Publicity Mrs John Bakewell Relief Miss Andine Vasby and Mrs Vida Nordhus Program Mrs Millard Bear Mrs Alfred Baechler and Mr Louis A Olson Thanksgiving committee Miss Andine Vasby Mrs Evelyn Olson and Mrs Emil Lassig Five hundred dollars furnished entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Louis A Olson and Mrs Dennis Rear.
The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Post 275 will be held Monday November 14 at 8 00 pm.
Pastor Donald T. Caspers leads a Sunday worship service at 8 43 a m with a family night gathering at 1 pm in the Methodist Church.
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