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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1963
Page
7
A short scribble mentions Yatralin family dinner plans and a clothing shop outing. It references Klingman’s Clothing Shop, Mr and Mrs Tree, Loftagard, Mackene, and mentions Sac City near Lake. The note appears fragmentary with uncertain spellings and locations.
The article argues that chiropractic treatment reduces cost to insurers and employers by lowering workers injury costs and disruption to production. It notes several large industrial firms hire chiropractors full time for insured workers and stresses the spine as central to unlocking nature’s curative powers.
Funeral services held at West Clermont Lutheran Church for Mrs. Claude Gress with Pastor Roger Peterson officiating. Survived by husband Claude and six sons two daughters, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 5 nephews. service attended by relatives from Riverside California to Grundy Center.
Mrs Olivia Olsor and Mrs Richard Olson hosted a Sunday birthday celebration at the Stolle Jr home in West Union. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Aines, Mrs Franklin Olson and sons, all gathering to honor their mother's birthday with a family dinner and warm wishes.
Stamp winners last week included Mrs. Paul Bytkefer Mrs. Harold Triem Mrs. Charles Becker Mrs. Josephine White and Mrs. Ole Amundson at Leo's U Save. Sunday dinner party guests included Mrs. Ruth Starkey Phyllis Skeen and Mrs. Beulah Lubke with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rookers at Summer.
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon in Postville at Mrs. Jay Wickham's home. Members discussed a case of oil juice for the Good Samaritan Home, planned voting on the Shaff plan, and a December 3 meeting. Items for Christmas crafts were shown, and contests were won by Mrs. Arthur Nelson, Mrs. Dwane Rays, Millard Nelson, and Mrs. Vernon Anderson.
Mrs M H Moore attended a Friday dinner at the Pinicon Hotel in Independence for Phi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma. Foreign exchange students from Switzerland and the Philippines joined as guests as the program explored changing patterns in culture. The next meeting is planned for February with a dinner in Gelwein.
Dr and Mrs William Beckovene of Ames are listed as parents of a baby girl born November 7 weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Jim Sullivan are named as parents of a baby girl born November 12 weighing 10 pounds 9 ounces, named Jennifer.
Mr and Mrs Ray Gard and family hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner at their home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bob Graves and their son Robert Brett of Decatur Alabama, Mr and Mrs Elmer Dennier and the Dennier family, Mr and Mrs Virgi Dennler and their sons, and the Rev Paul Ketterli of El kader. Mrs Graves is a sister of Mrs Loftsgard.
East ALCW reports on devotions from Ephesians chapter four and six, Bible study titled Christ Is Our Encourager led by Mrs Norris Reterson and Mrs Almer Amundson, a sale report, and reminders for a clothing drive in November. Christmas Bazaar starts at 1 pm next month, dedication set for Nov 4 at East church 7 30. Skit on stewardship by Millard Bilden with helpers listed. Birthdays for the month noted for Mrs Mike Blockhus and Mrs Elmer Larson. Missionary birthday card sent to Miss Clara Jones in Taiwan. Meditations by Mrs Selmer Erickson and offering hymn Jesus Priceless Treasure. Mr and Mrs Theo Lofisgard hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr while Mr and Mrs Nelson in Des Moines for family bureau work. Illness of Mr Henderson’s father noted. B C Henderson in Sartorie Hospital Cedar Falls.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Richard Olson’s home for the November meeting. Roll call asked if attendees plan to vote December 3. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. The program covered Shaff plan and county Farm Bureau matters. Thirty dozen cookies were baked for the county home, gifts donated, and decorations planned for the holidays. Dinner music, readings, and a discussion on red meat promotion were included. December brings a family night meeting and installation of county officers on December 28 in the county Farm Bureau basement.
The St Peter's Rosary Society met in the church hall on November 14 with twenty members. Hostesses included Mrs Ruth Boyle Mrs Lane Ash Mrs Arthur Matt Jr and Miss Jacqueline Bakewell. Members viewed film strips on The Good News of Christ and discussed vocations. The Presentation Feb 2 Feast of Light was noted as candles are blessed. Fr Currier led prayers and urged Christmas faith over commerce. A Felco dinner planning committee was formed and open meeting workshop details were given.
The Sheehan Olson Unit met on November 11 with motions to donate to the Mental Health Institute of Independence and to continue sponsoring Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts. Don Nelson of the Iowa Highway Patrol spoke and showed a film on seat belts. Light refreshments were served by Howard Johnson.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor Roger Peterson announces services on November 21 to 28 across West Clermont and East Clermont locations. Programs include Sr. and Jr. choirs, confirmations, worship services, Sunday School, and the dedication of the Education Unit with Thanksgiving services offered on two dates and sites.
St Peter's Church lists Mass times on Sunday at 6 and 10 am and weekday masses from Monday to Friday at 7 15 am with Saturday services at 10 30 am Confessions are at 4 and 8 pm on Saturday under Pastor Rev Thomas Currier.
Pastor Lee Roy Collins leads a 9 am worship service. A high membership training class meets at 4:50 pm on November 20 21 22 and 23 at the church in Elgin with Miss Jennie Youngblood at several sites in the Hy district. Thanksgiving service set for 7:30 pm Wednesday November 27 at St Pauls Elgin.
The Bucks drawing time is moved from the evening to 3 p.m. this Saturday November 23. The turkey drawing and Bent visit will be announced later.
Mrs George V Larson was hospitalized at Palmer Memorial Hospital following surgery and returned home Friday. Her sister Elizabeth Priest of Corwith stayed the week with her father Anson Priest during the hospital stay.
Despite past success the disease tuberculosis remains the top infectious killer. New Iowa cases include 17 reactivations. immunity to drugs grows. Citizens urged to buy and use Christmas seals mailed to households, with Mrs. Fred Cline seeking early return from Clermont residents.
Clermont Jr Auxiliary girls plan a door to door drive to collect coffee strips and labels on coupons. If missed, leave them with Mrs Louis Olson or Mrs Lyte Olson. Strips fund toys for needy children. Those willing to bake banana or date bread for shut ins should deliver to Mrs Gordon Hoopmen by Saturday November 24.
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met on Tuesday November 12 at the Millard Bilder home. Devotions opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. Mrs La Verne Larson led the program on The Mission field in New Guinea and Oliver Larson conducted a Bible match game. Members were asked to bring a toy for the church toy box. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table prayer.
Mr and Mrs Emil Josieck visited Cedar Rapids from afternoon until Sunday morning at the John Halverson home. The brief note records a social visit with no additional details.
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