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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1958

Page

7

Priscilla Working Band Meeting Details Nov 5

Priscilla Working Band met on November 5 with hostesses Mame Rich Olson Millard Nelson Ted Loftsgard Kenneth Andinson and Kenneth Amundson. The meeting began with hymn singing and a devotion. A card was sent to Mrs Martin Andersson for the Co-op dinner on December 1. A separate Sister Kenny drive collection of 4.08 was taken. Officers for 1859 were announced Lote Hovland chair nominating committee presiding chair Tread. An article Thanks for What by Oursler was read along with several prayers.

Priscilla Mame Rich Olson Millard Nar — Nelson Ted Loftsgard Kerneth Andinson Kenneth Amundson Martin Anders Iest Toy Lote Hovland Oursler

Special Thanksgiving Services at Gospel Message Church

Lester Leave of Gospel Message Church near Clermont announces Thanksgiving services. Harvest Home Sunday November 23 at 10 45 am worship and 8 pm service. Thanksgiving week services November 24 25 26 with guest speakers and worship, singing and testimonies.

Gospel Message Church Lester Leave Clermont Harvest Home Itty Gopenhavent Wauion

Clothing Drive for World Relief Ends After Thanksgiving

Local churches collect used clothing for World Relief to send overseas after Thanksgiving Day. The drive closes soon and community participation is encouraged to support those in need.

Clermont Co op trip to Felco plant Fort Dodge

Twenty seven women accepted the Clermont Co operative invitation to travel to the Felco plant in Fort Dodge. The group enjoyed a luncheon at Treasora and a supper at Carvers on the return trip. Attendees included Hubert Cummings Lawrence Kohls Wayne Gilson Lyle Gundison Ames Harvey Meyer Charles Becker Kenton Krueger Clarence John Amundeon Arthur William Burrow Vers Burrs.

Clermont Co-operative Felco Fort Dodge Treasora Hubert Cummings Lawrence Kohls Wayne Gilson Lyle Gundison Ames Harvey Meyer Charles Becker Kenton Krueger Clarence John Amundeon Arthur i William’ Burrow Vers ‘ Burrs

Cards of Thanks for Mrs White and others

Cards of thanks express gratitude for hospitality and support during the funeral of Mrs Harry B White. Harm Bphy and children Mrs Laura Brorby and others thank pallbearers and helpers, with additional notices from Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and the Appelmans for condolences and kindness.

Blake Moore WSCS Harry B. White Harm Brorby Laura Ander

Child Nearly Drowned In Shallow Water Rescue

A seven year old boy from Le Mars identified as G Jelken briefly escaped death in a shallow water incident. The boy reportedly fell in while playing and was pulled out by his mother with no injuries reported. Police and emergency responders were not required to intervene.

G Jelken LeMars Fortuna Foy

Breitsprecher and Wettleson Tie in Castalia Wedding

Wanda Kay Breitsprecher daughter of Lyi and Castalia residents united with Robert Wayne Wettleson son of Postville in a Oct 25 ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Castalia. Double ring service led by Rev Paul Lionberger. Bride wore lace and pearl gown with coronation crown veil and carried a white Bible. Attendants included Miss JoAnn Breitsprecher and Marlene Kyes. Reception for about 230 at church basement. Couple honeymooned in Chicago Allentown Niagara Falls and New York City before returning home to the Wettleson farm.

Wanda Kay Breitsprecher Lyi Breitsprecher Castalia Robert ‘Wayne Whettleson Robert Wettleson Postville Zion Lutheran Church of Castalia Paul Lionberger Luther College JoAnn Breitsprecher Cedar Rapids Wea Marlene Kyes Minneapolis Marylen Brietsprecher Roger Wettleson Lloyd Bigler Gary Breitsprecher Denise Anderson Lee Allyn Svendsen John E. Svendsen Florence Albright Postville High School Gates Institute of Mess Burlington Railroad of Chicago Investors Diversified Services Mpss U. S. Army Lutheran Church Raymond Schnuelle Mary Anderson Harley Thompson Harry Bachelder Diana Breitsprecer Ronald Harris Marlin Schutte Diana Svendsen Saldy Zweibohmer Marianne Meyer Phyllis Johnson Beverly Svendsen

Visitors in Millard Nelson Home Week End

Visitors in the Millard Nelson home last week included Mr and Mrs Deve Appelman and Orvin Dean Loftsgard family Roy Swenson family Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr and John and Theo Loftsgard.

Millard Nelson Deve Appelman and Orvin Dean Loftsgard Roy Swenson Millard Nelson, Sr John and Theo. Loftsgard

Birthday Party Shared By Mrs Gass With Friends

Mrs John Gass hosted a Sunday evening gathering for her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Doftsgard Mr and Mrs Harlo Meyer Douglas Appelman and a friend. They passed the night playing court whist.

John Gass

Obituary for William Dean Mitts in West Union

William Dean Mitts was born June 9, 1955 in West Union and died November 8, 1958 at age three. Survived by mother Treie and father Dean Mitts, sister Patricia Marie, Judith Kaye, brother Charles Edward, grandparents William Wede and Bertha Mitts, many aunts uncles and cousins, three great grandmothers. Funeral held November 11 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor John Kronlokken. burial in Clermont cemetery. Casket bearers included Jennings Mitts Norman Mitts Arthur Schott Lyle Olson. Distanced attendees listed from Sioux Rapids Colona Canton Fort Madison Colorado Valley Jo and others. Card of Thanks from the Mitts family expresses gratitude for support and services.

William Dean Mitts Dean Mitts Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union West Clermont Lutheran Church Treie Dean Marsha Eileene Patricia Marie Judith Kaye Charles Edward William Wede Clerment Jennings [Mitts Valley Jo Calif Vernon Breese Willises Roger Ryan Guttenberg Cedar Rapids Waterloo Elgin Castalia Monona Gincerest William Dean Pastor Krontokken Arthur Amundson Krontokken Elgin Lutheran Church Bee Deen Dean Mitts Patricia Judith Ona Charlies

Mrs R W Steele Hospitalized in Dubuque

Mrs R W Steele a well known baker was hospitalized in Dubuque last week after a period of illness. Mee Beas Blake departed Sunday afternoon to stay with the Steele family until she can return home.

R. 'W. Steele Ee Baker Dubuque Mee Beas Blake Duque

Methodist Church Meeting and Services Schedule

Official board meeting set for Thursday November 20 at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ruth Starkey. Sunday November 23 Union Sunday School convenes at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Donald T. Caspers presides.

Ruth Starkey Union

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events

The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D. Kronlokken outlines activities for Wednesday through Thanksgiving Week. Mission Society and choir rehearsals, Tri-Parish PTM banquet, Edsel Schweizer talk, and LCR and board meetings are noted plus Loyalty Sunday events, confirmation, Stewardship Sunday services, Sunday school times, Luther League night, and Thanksgiving services with clothing donations for LWR. box car loading at Calmar.

Mission Society Weet Jr West Clermont Church Edsel Schweizer Luther College West Clermont East Luther League West Church East Church Calmar

Warning to support local merchants over solicitors

Readers are urged to favor Clermont area merchants over door to door solicitors and mail order houses. Local shops are praised as vital to the community, offering better value, service, and support for schools and churches while independent business strengthens democracy and local growth.

Clermont American Association of the Federal Trade Commission Gether

Forester Initiation Planned at Clermont November 23

A Catholic Order of Forester initiation will be held at St. Peter's Court No 2076 in Clermont on Sunday November 23. The state degree team will oversee the initiatory work starting at 1 30 P M A banquet and program is scheduled for 6 30 P M in St Peter's hall.

St. Peter’s Court Clermont St. Peter's Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waseca Memorial Hospital Millard Nelson, Jr Humphrey Lucian Appelman Riverside Material Products Clermont, Iowa Harris Kiosa Farmers Savings Bank Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Breitsprecher Wettleson Lester Lease Ail Clermont American Legion Post the Legion Hall Forester L. V. Taylor Farmers Grain Dealer Ass'n Lyle Gunderson
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