Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1965

Page

7

Riverside Club Holds Meeting in Olsen Home

The Riverside Club met Wednesday evening November 2 with 10 members present at Mrs. Clarion Olson's home. A reading titled If You Stand Very Still was performed by Mrs. Maynerd Lantz. Elected officers for the coming year were Mrs. Ernest Peterson, president, and Mrs. Maynerd Lantz, secretary-treasurer. Contests entertained the group with prizes awarded to several members.

Riverside Club Clarion Olson Maynerd Lantz Ernest Peterson Mis Danta -Olsi Mea Cha Yilla Rowland Fr Rs Exnett Petergon

Clermont Lutheran Churches events and notices

Clermont and West Clermont church calendar items list services circle meetings and dinners in mid November. Notable mentions include Lutheran groups Bethel Series Luther League Lutefisk supper and Bethel Series teacher trainees with several weddings visits and guests noted among area families.

Resignations at West Clermont Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs Albert Christianson resigned their duties as church janitors at West Clermont Lutheran Church on November 1 after serving for 12 years.

Albert Christianson West Clermont Lutheran Church Christiansons

Bucks Drawing Names Given for Saturday Night Winners

Drawing results list ticket numbers and prize amounts. No. 1 earned 50 dollars by Mrs. Lester Hope who was not present, No. 2 earned 10 dollars for Mrs. Clarence Johnson who was not present, No. 8 earned 10 dollars for Nels Gilbert who was not present, and No. 4 earned 0 dollars for Roy Tatro who was present. Upcoming drawing will assign No. 1 to 80 dollars and Nos 2 3 and 4 to 10 dollars each.

Lester Hope Clarence Johnson Nels. Gilbert Roy Tatro

WSCS Meeting Hosts School Dropout Talk at Pringle Home

The WSCS gathered at Mrs. Clifton Prixigie’s Pringle home on Monday November 1 with ten members. The program led by Mrs. Emil Schneider discussed The School Drop Out as the primary concern while reports noted Family Night Fellowship attendance and a World Outlook article urging prayer and self denial. Local visitors from Fort Leonard Wood and Postville, plus several family travels and gatherings, were mentioned as weekend activities.

WSCS Pringle Clifton’ ‘Prixigie M. H. Moore Emil Schneider Lee Roy Collins World Outlook Methodist Scarritt College Nashville Tennessee Ruth Starkey Society

Wolf family buys Emmett and Will Carlin farms

Mr and Mrs Francis Wolf purchased the Emmett and Will Carlin farms this past week. The Wolf family has lived on the Carlin farms and rented for several years. The Frank Woodson family moved into their new home in the northern part of town.

Francis Wolf Emmett Will Carlin Wolf Carlin Frank Woodson

ACCW Workshop at Independence

Fifteen Ossian Deanery Board members attended separate workshops led by the Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women on Saturday at St. John's School Independence. Registration began at 9 with an opening session, a parish society skit, officer workshops, a noon luncheon, and a session on progress pointers and a Q A period. Mrs. John Finnegan attended from St. Peter's Clermont.

We Ossian Deanery Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Board St. John’s School Independence St. John's John Finnegan St. Peter’s Clermont

West Clermont ALCW General Meeting Held

West Clermont ALCW held a Wednesday meeting with Rachel Circle hostesses including Car man Swenson Halverson Burrow Gass Appelman and Bilden. De votions were led by Pastor Peterson and plans announced for a clothing drive this month by Naomi Circle.

West Clermont ALCW

Clermont Study Club Holds Meeting at Olson Home

Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Elmer Olson's home on Tuesday evening November 2 with twelve members present. Mrs. M. H. Moore led devotions and twenty five boxes of stationery were purchased. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Aanes presented Alaska trip slides. Next meeting to be at the library with librarian Mrs. Lenora Shipton presenting News and Views of Our Reading Habits. hostess Mrs. I. C. Jerdee.

Clermont I. C. Jerdee

Tre Ore Club Meets At Loftsgard Home

Tre Ore Junior Study Club met at Mrs. Raymond Loftsgard's home on Monday November 1 with fifteen members present. Mrs. Orlan Tague handed out towels, Mrs. Roger Peterson distributed 25 boxes of Iowa stationary, and the program on International Affairs was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Barrack of Arlington with slides from their recent trip to Russia.

Tre Ore Raymond Loftsgard Orlan Tague Roger Peterson Iowa Ervin Barrack Arlington Russia

Luther Choir to Perform at National Convention in Kansas City

The Luther College Choir has been invited to present at the American Choral Directors Association national convention closing program on March 17 in Kansas City Missouri. Six university choirs were chosen nationwide with Luther Choir the sole college choir selected. Joan Gunderson of Postville is a member of the choir.

The Luther College Cnew American Choral Directors Association Kansas City Music Educators National Conference E. N.C United States Luther Choir Joan Gunderson Merri) Gunderson Postville

East Clermont ALCW Meeting Highlights Nov 4

The East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday with Norway and Marion ALCW guests. A Mighty Fortress is Our God was sung. Pastor Peterson led devotion. Vocal duets featured Mrs. Alvin Erickson, Mrs. Esther Erickson, and Mrs. Abner Hendrickson. De Corah Conference ALCW President spoke on five important Gs. Almer Fenner shared Bolivia mission slides. Thank you notes were read from Pastor Peterson family and Aase Haugen Homes. Offering meditation by Mrs. Hubert Cummings. Mrs. Bernard Hanson spoke on Margaret Hanson’s Peace Corps work in Bolivia. Hostesses were Mrs. Eugene Rose, Mrs. Dan Lamborn, Mrs. Gerhard Halverson, Mrs. Oliver Larson, and Mrs. Orville Berg. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Olson and Corrinne of Fontana, Wisconsin, visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reierson.

East Clermont ALCW Norway Marion Pastor Peterson Alvin Erickson Esther Erickson Abner Hendrickson Decorah Conference Almer Fenner Bolivia Aase Haugen Hubert Cummings Bernard Hanson Margaret Hanson Peace Corp Eugene Rose Dan Lamborn Gerhard Halverson Oliver Larson Orville Berg

Hospitalized and discharged patients at local facilities

Cliff J. Olson was admitted to Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Friday night as a medical patient. Ruth Schott was released from Postville Community Hospital Sunday morning after several days hospitalized as a medical patient.

Cliff J. Olson Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Ruth Schott Postville Community Hospital

Cards of Thanks to Clermont Fire Department

Mr and Mrs William Wedo thank Clermont Fire Department for prompt response to their tractor fire last Thursday acknowledging aid and support in the incident.

Clermont Fire Department William Wedo

Olsons Entertain at Card Party in City Saturday

Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson entertained at a card party Saturday evening October 30. The group played court whist with ladies high won by Mrs John Gass and low by Mrs Enoch Nelson. Men’s high went to LaVerne Swenson and men’s low to Enoch Nelson.

Wedding Bells Shine On Shns Tatra Nuptials At Lost Nation

Miss Elaine Shns of Cedar Rapids wed Ronald E Tatra of Lost Nation in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Lost Nation. Bridesmaids wore royal blue gowns while the couple’s reception followed. The bride is a Penick and Ford key punch operator in Cedar Rapids. The groom is a lab operator for Penick and Ford, Elgin Wadena veteran. They will reside in Marion after November 13.

Tatra Elaine Ann Shns Cedar Rapids Herman Shns, Jr Wheatland Ronald E Tatre Clarence Tatra Walfét Behrens Bethlehem Lutheran ‘Church Lost Nation Rollin Snyder Nancy Busch Maquoketa Dixie Bentratt Larry Buckdasher Elgin Ellen Susahns Paul Noggie Marion John Gass Edward Enos Ihns Galen Ihns Baldwin Harlan Stee, Jr Iowa City Illinois Tatro West 8Th Wath Ave Lost Nation Community High School Gale Institute of Minneapolis Penick and Ford The

Clermont County 4-H Club Holds Meeting and Election

The Clermont County Cousins 4-H Club met November 6 at Judy Mitts home with 18 members and one guest Janet Jacob. They purchased a new camera and debated awards night timing. Officers were elected: Diane McNeil president Am undson vice president Jane Anderson secretary Susan Nelson photographer Zoe Ann Dibble historian Ian Bakewell telephone girl Patty Gunderson Kathleen Gunderson Ann Nelson reporters. A window beauty demonstration by Zoe Ann Dibble and a new game lesson by Linda Nelson followed lunch served by Mrs Mitts and Judy.

Clermont Country Cousins Judy Mitts Janet Jacob Diane McNeil Pretraat Amundson Vige -Pre

Junior Auxiliary Met

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met Monday at 4 p.m. at the Legion hall with 13 members and one visitor, Kevin Meier, present. They prepared 30 Thanksgiving favors for the Mental Health Institute of Independence, planned a door-to-door canvas, and collected coffee strips and labels for the junior girls.

Junior American Legion Auxiliary Kathy Lori Meier Laurie Follett the Legion Hall Kevin Meier Mental Health Institute of Independence Andine Vasbey Louis Olson Meijer Follett

Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet Friday Nov 12

The Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Krueger. Roll call prompts a famous person from Iona. Members are asked to bring ideas for the holidays.

Farm Bureau Homemakers Clermont Farm Bureau Edward Krueger Iona

Stamp Winners at Leo's U Save This Week

Winners of the free Gold Boné stamps at Leo's U Save store this week include Mrs Ernest Holt Wayne Flack Mrs James Helgerson Harry Gunder son and Mrs Lester Kipp.

Leo’s Usave Ernest Holt Wayne Flack James Helgerson Harry Gunderson Lester Kipp

Clermont Methodist Worship and events noted

Clermont Methodist Church in Elgin schedules 8:45 a.m. worship on Wed Nov 10 and High Membership training days 4 05 53 p.m. Sun Nov 14. Sr MYF meets 7 30 p.m. Mrs Gordon Landsgard Brenda and Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson guest at the Arthur Amundson home Friday after a musical in Valley. Guests included Mrs Robert Wettel of Postville and Mr and Mrs Milo Halverson of Spring Valley visited Os car Lind Amy Hovland home. Carroll Klingman Jr and family visited with William Bacon.

Clarence Morey Hazelton Harry Gunderson John Gass Elaine Ihns Ronald Tatro Lost. Nation Gass Lawrence White Marion Carsten Larson Norwalk, Wise George V. Larson Elmer Dennler Flknder Raymond Loftsgard Cathryn Crowe Donald Olson Millard Nelson, Sr Muscatine Millard Nelson, Jr Chuck Mark Laurie Isabelle Nelson Roy Swenson Theo. Loftsgard Wm. Pfister Elgin Elmer Sander Postville Albert Christ~ Janson Richard Helgerson Fort Leonard Wood Shelva Jones Ernest Helgerson Sheila Sharnell Gordon Hoopman Cresco Karen Susan Kingery Rochester Jr. College Jerry Schweinerus Kevin Vince Garry Jacobson Lisa Larry Delmer Kingery Susan Cedar Falls Dennis Olson David Kingery Larry Kingery David Louis A. Olson Clermont Harpers Ferry Henry Anderson William Bacon Joe Baker Sun Opean Carroll Klingman, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Lutheran Churches Roger W. Peterson Thurs Wayne Amundson Thors Turkey Luther League Moon Circle Bible Study Leaders Bethel Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation U.S Ann Meckler Mongey L. B. Mirs Meeckler SAGE ACCW West Clermont Alcw Rachel Circle Mdms Carman Swenson Jack Halverson Robert Burrow Flossie Gass David Appelman Agnes Bilden Naomi James Henderson Mary Circle Decorah Calmar William Nelson Jr Pastor Fenner Clermont Study Club Leslie Olson Corrinne Fontana, Wisc Ray Reierson Ananth Grinnell Mutual National Fidelity Life Insurance and Hospital Insurance Club Linda Nelson Clarence Tatro Paul Noggle Lynne Michele Elliott Olson Phyllis Bugenhagen Ronald Lynga Fremont Lutheran Church Lee Roy Col Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Karl Miller Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Rejarell, Lows Clermont Cooperative
Search Courier

Search the Elgin Echo Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elgin Echo?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication