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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1958

Page

3

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Luncheon Guests

Mrs Kronlokken traveled to Austin Minnesota to visit her ill mother and plans a return Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Cliff Olson hosted Irene Olson for a luncheon. Edwin Krueger held a birthday dinner November 11 honoring Mrs Clara Krueger with guests including Louise Miller Gussie Miller Lena Wenger Alfred Baechler Harry Johnson Selmer Erickson and Abe Habeger.

John ‘Kronlokken Austin Minn Gundey Cliff J. Olson Irene Olson Edwin Krueger Clara Krueger Louise Miller Gussie Miller Lena Wenger Alfred Baechler Harry Johnson Selmer Erickson Abe Habeger

Walter Cordes obituary recalls life on Iowa farm

Walter Cordes born November 28, 1900, on a Putnam County farm died November 15 near Arlington after a lifetime of farming. He married Norma Helen Turner June 1, 1930, at the Little Brown Church and lived on a farm except for years as maintenance superintendent in southern Fayette County. Baptized Lutheran, he later joined the Methodist Church, served on the church and school boards, and belonged to the commission company board. He was survived by his wife Helen and three children Jean Chester, John, and Joyce Zenor, among others. Services conducted by Rev. H. Bryant with organist Mrs. John Smith. Pallbearers listed. Arlington News obituary.

Walter Cordes William Berndina Kruemper Cordes Putnam Township Arlington Norma Helen Turner Little Brown Church Fayette County Oelwein Ater Methodist Church Commission Company Red Helen Cordes Jean Chester Marion John Savanna Joyce Zenor Dummenruth Ein Clara Smith Fayette H. Bryant John Smith Leonard Day Robert Berry Robert Bassett Geo. Bassett

Executrix Notice in Gumderson Estate Iowa 1968

Executrix IVA Simpson appointed by Fayette County District Court as executrix of Annie G Gumderson Deceased. All debts due to the estate should be paid to the executrix at 116 7th Street NE Waverly Iowa, with claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated November 17 1968. Attorney OLIVER J REEVE of Waverly Iowa.

District Court Fayette County Iowa Annie G. Gumderson Iva Simpson 7Th Street N. E. Waverly Oliver J. Reeve Waverly Towa

Clover Clovers Install Officers at Clermont 4-H Meeting

At the Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H meeting held November 8 at D'Lene Krueger's home, Wanda Meyer installed president Janice Kamp vice president Carel Swenson secretary Marjie Swenson and treasurer Mar Jene Anderson. Nancy Miller joined the club and a sergeant at arms was added. The group will split into two divisions with a year end party to be staged by the larger attendance group. The next gathering is set for December 6 at Judy Anderson's home. Members will bring an old toy or book to repair and donate to an orphanage.

Clermont Clover Clovers D'Lene Krueger Wanda Meyer Janice Kamp Carel Swenson Margie Swenson Treas Mar Jene Anderson Nancy ‘Miller Judy Anderson

Mothers Club Meeting At East Clermont

The East Clermont Mothers Club met with Mrs Hubert Cummings on Tuesday afternoon November 11. The group opened with a hymn and devotion led by Mrs Lavern Reisner. Roll call featured a poem or verse on Thankfulness. Thirteen mothers and nine children attended and a skit was presented.

East Clermont Mother's Club Hubert Cummings Lavern Reisner

Woodland Study Club Meeting Spreads Christmas Cheer

The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Raymond Erhardt's home on Tuesday November 11 with sixteen members present. Members sang, read scripture, and held a candy exchange while planning to send cookies to the school for a friend at Vinton. Mrs. Arthur Nelson and Vernon Anderson read articles. Mrs. Harry Gunderson gave the thought for the day. Contests were held by Mrs. Lawrence Walvaine and Mrs. Kate Leehy with prizes to Mrs. Kathinka Larson George Larson Duane Kamp and Lawrence Walvaine. Visitors included Clara Peterson Mrs Ronald Gunderson Steven and Dawn.

Woodland Study Club Raymond Erhardt Tal Millard Nelson, Jr Vinton Arthur Nelson Vernon Anderson Harry Gunderson Lawrence Walvaine Kate Leehy Mdris Kathinka Larson George Larson Duane Kamp Clara Peterson Ronald Gunderson Steven Dawn

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Charities

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall on Tuesday evening November 11 with 13 members. The rehabilitation committee sent a sympathy card to the Mitts family and members helped serve lunch for the funeral relatives. The unit voted to donate $5 to the Christmas Seal fund and planned sending canteen books to Knoxville in November.

American Legion Legion Hall Martin Amundson Ed Johnson Rehabilitation cm Mitts Knoxville Cookie Committee Mams Fred Cline Lorranne ‘Crowe Walter Follett Henry Follett Fie Veterans Hospital Gold Star cm Good Samaritan Gold Star

Son Born To Mr and Mrs Donald Cowell Doyle Mark

Mr and Mrs Donald Cowell are the parents of a son named Doyle Mark born Sunday November 16 at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. He weighed 10 pounds 1 ounce. Mrs Cowell is formerly Patricia Gass, daughter of Mrs Flossie Gass, making the baby the first grandson for Mrs Gass.

Donald Cowell Doyle Mark

Connie Kronlokken Wins Award of Excellence in Piano

Connie Kronlokken receives a certificate of excellence in piano from the National Music Teachers Association. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John D Kronlokken and studied under Mrs. George Jorgenson. Her performance in Oelwein was sponsored by the association for pupils of member teachers.

Connie Kronlokken Down National Music Teachers’ Association Connie John D. Kronlokken Oelwein Association For Pupils George Jorgenson

Larson FamilyGatherings Highlight Dansville Area Visits

Clermont residents Mr and Mrs Donald Larson and daughters spent Sunday with Lyle Olson. Gena Anderson and Merle along with George and Diane Fried en hosted the Andersons at Denmark. Gerene Larson vacationed a week with her parents George and Mrs Larson family and returned to Waterloo with her sister Rose. Larry Larson celebrated his 11th birthday November 14 with friends including Richard Reierson Dale Bilden Danny Baker Robert Rowland Kurtis Krueger David Aanes and A. D. Nelson.

Donald Larson Lyle Olson Gena Anderson Merle George Frieden Diane Donna Gene Anderson Denmark Gerene Larson George C. Larson Waterloo Rose Larry Larson Larry Richard Reierson Dale Bilden Danny Baker Robert Rowland Kurtis Krueger David Aanes A. D. Nelson

Obituary for Arthur Manson of Arlington

Arthur Manson born May 17 1900 near Arlington Fayette county son of Andrew and Louisa Nus Manson. He was orphaned young and raised by relatives then moved to Kingman Kansas for high school graduation in 1930 and studied at the University of Kansas. He served as a rural mail carrier from 1933 on route 3 for 25 years and was heavily involved in Immanuel Lutheran Church and district mission work. He married Elsie Otdeerfer in 1927 and is survived by his wife two sons including Rev. Duane Manson and George, a sister and three brothers. He died of a heart attack on his Arlington mail route Saturday morning November 8.

Arthur ‘Frank Manson Arlington Fayette County Andrew Louisa Nus Manson H. Fuehr Carl Nous St John Lutheran Church of Chris’ ‘Rembold Kingman Kans Kingman High School University of Kansas At Lawrence Arington Duane Manson Christ -Lartheran Church Alvord George Ockwein Henry Stelnmeuller West Union Welter Manson Donald and Chester Manson Chicago Parenta Emi iMr Manson Arlington News Darinn

Mair Facts On Hair Fiber Density And Lifespan

The article notes that an average head of hair contains about 120 000 individual fibers and that human hair fibers have an expected use span of roughly three years.

Mair

Sree Lighting Proves Superior on Torti-South Street

Lighting effects on Torti-South Street outperform those on East-West Street in both summer and winter, according to observers. The comparison notes brighter illumination and more even coverage across the tested areas.

Bruised Livestock Losses Questioned in Market Prep

A commentator argues bruised livestock losses run into millions yearly and that rough handling harms profit. The piece contends preparation for market should avoid rough treatment to protect outcomes.

Golden Horn—Is tanbul’s famed harbor of the Sea of Marmara

The Golden Horn, a historic inlet in Istanbul, earned its name from the wealth of fisheries and abundant sea life once thriving in its waters. It is celebrated as a key maritime landmark linked to the city’s commerce and history.

Sea of Marmara Istanbul

Heated Surfaces in Radiant Wall Painting

Radiant heated walls pose no special problem for high quality finishes. The text notes suitable surface conditions and finish choices to ensure durability and uniform appearance under radiant heat.

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