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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson Jr of Hudson announce the birth of a child to Mrs Helen Blockhun of Blooming Prairie Minnesota and Mrs Carl Torkelson of Elgin. Gunderson Sunda, 4 Thursday PY Gung.
Industrial firms employ chiropractors to treat workplace back injuries. Studies show chiropractic relief when other methods fail, aiding workers and insurers. Chiropractors view the spine as the key to unlocking the body's natural healing powers for improved production and reduced downtime.
Mrs. Lorranne Crowe visited Clinton to see her daughter Cathryn Crowe. A Clinton Symphony concert featured a solo by Eaninehie Fi es Pl a. Mrs. Bess Blake traveled to Dubai and visited R. W. Steele’s home. Both ladies returned Monday.
Riverside Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs W's home for a scripture reading and roll call. Eight members shared what they were thankful for as a collection to United MN fund was approved, with prizes awarded to several members and Roy Tatro winning the door prize. A Christmas party with a gift exchange is planned for December 12 at Mrs Lyle Krueger's home, with lunch served by the hostess.
Mrs. Bess Blake hosted a 6 30 birthday luncheon Tuesday evening for Mrs. Gordon Hoopman. Bridge was played with Esther Carlin taking high score and Mrs. Bess Blake second.
Cards express thanks for hospital stays surgeries and kindnesses from Mrs Geo V Larson Mrs Ross E Joy James and others. Des Moines visitations Dunlap meetings Pleasantville Castalia and Monona referenced with family and friends in local social notes.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met Oct 9 at 4 pm in the Legion hall with Elaine Thorson and Sharon Halverson as hostesses. Roll call answered by 26 members. A bake sale profit of 3.50. mats sent to Annie Whittenmeyer Home Davenport. Kathy Meier gave Columbus Day report. Bonnie Swenson and Karen Hoopman led Halloween party games.
New Books in Town Library highlights include Song of Wild Laughter by Cou ffer a guide to film making and animal friendship. The Last of the Incas by an authoritative Inca history. Run to Daylight on Vince Lombardi’s week shaping the Packers. Does It Make Into a Bed a Texan humor. The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. My Darling Clementine about Mrs Churchill. Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith. Rascal Some Cheese Charles a rose Tree Bae Etan Musial. Five Go to Mystery Moor. My House is the Nicest Place. The Shadow in the Glabs by Derileth. many high school titles and youth reads.
Mrs J A Erickner and Mrs Binging Bower traveled via Iowa City enroute Oppes, later and a on Mrs Eugene Rogison. They dined at the Robert Larsen home in Iowa City. On the return trip they visited Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson in Cedar Rapids. Oscar Thompson and Mr and Mrs Ben Frautschy were Tuesday evening guests and coffee visitors of Nels Iverson. Your Gift Store in Elgin is Moore's.
YWC group met Friday evening November 8 at Mrs Dean Schneider’s home with Mrs Carl Loftsgard assisting. All members attended and roll call drew “My First Dating Experience.” The recipe book committee collected a fancy cookie and a dessert recipe from each member. The scrap book was reviewed and duties for the Christmas project were reassigned. Members planned to bake cookies and make candy to donate to the Good Samaritan Home in West Union during the week of November 18. Lunch was served by Mrs Bore Jacobse and Miss Loftsgardente. next meeting set for December 13 at Mrs Garry Jacobson’s home.
St Peter s Church announces mass days led by Pastor Rev Thomas Cartier with high mass on Thursday morning and masses on Sunday at 8 and 10 am. No masses on Friday and Saturday due to a schedule. A Requiem Mass was offered for President Kennedy.
Birthday celebrations at the Vasby home hosted by the Birthday Club included Mrs. Inez Shaffer joining and gifts for Miss Vasby. The afternoon featured visiting and lunch. Klingman’s Clothes Shop promotes Christmas wear. Local families, including the Griebenows, Schweiners, and Jacobsens, share visits and meals across towns like Westbrook and Auburn.
The Young Womens Club took cookies and candy to the Good Samaritan Home in West Union on Saturday morning for a Thanksgiving treat. Contributors include Mrs. Gerald Jacobson Mrs. Robert Bork Mrs. Jerry Schweinerus Mrs. Ernest O Helgerson Karol Loftsgard Shelvy Nims assisted with candy making.
Clermont County 4 H clubs Clermont Comets and Clermont Country Cousins held a family night Saturday November 16 at West Clermont Luther Church parlors. About 60 attended with songs led by Mrs Archie Schroeder and others. 4 H awards were presented to members by Jack McNeil with assistance from Archie Schroeder and Mrs Jack Dibble. Guest speaker Vance Kelly from New Hampshire spoke on his six months as an Iowa Farm Youth Exchange student behind the Iron Curtain in Poland. Members sang Dreamer and the Shaft law presentation by Don Rainer Fayette County Farm Bureau fieldman. The meeting ended with the American Farm Bureau Spirit Song followed by lunch and social hour.
Mrs Paul Frick and Mrs Floyd Bergeson hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs Oz Geteron on Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs Arnold Stumme Phyllis Skeen Mrs Henry Follett Mrs Grace Simek Mrs Louis Olson and others. Several friends sent gifts: Mrs Robert Mott Mrs John Barnhouse Mrs Leo Griebenow and Mrs Wayne Shipton.
Pastor Lee Roy Collins announces a midweek worship service at 9 a.m. on Wednesday in Elgin. Jr High training class meets 4 06 p m. Thanksgiving services begin 7 30 p m Friday in Elgin. Official board meets 7 30 p m Sunday Dec 1 Jr MYF 6 30 p m Sr MYF 7 30 p m.
Mae and Esther Carlin hosted the Ladies' Bridge Club at a 6:30 dinner Friday evening November 22. Guests included Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Beulah Lubke. High score winner was Mrs. M. H. Moore with second high going to Mrs. Lorrinne Crowe.
Reuben Butikofer’s name was drawn for 40.00 on Saturday afternoon, but he was not present. Next week’s drawing will be for 80.00. Lena Wenger spent last week with Mrs Louise Miller. Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple were Sunday dinner guests at Leon Jacob’s home. Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr spent last week in Des Moines attending the Iowa Farm Bureau Convention and the Iowa Association of School Board convention. Supt Moore and Lloyd Meier also attended. Gigantic Gift Sale is on at Moore's Ide.
Bert C Henderson born January 8 187? in Platteville son of So phonio W and ae aa. He lived mainly in Iowa farming, moved to a Clermont farm in 1913, and lived there until his death at Sartori Hospital Cedar Falls on November 22 at age 92. Survived by a son James and wife. a wife had preceded him. He was a Methodist, Masonic, and Deputy Grand Master of the IOOF Iowa. Funeral at West Clermont Lutheran Church November 25 with Clermont Cemetery interment.
A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Leo Orth. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Millard Lardon Mr. and Mrs Leland Probert Richard, Debbie Veh Da and Neal Orth. The event celebrated the birthdays of Leland Probert and Neal Orth.
Stamp winners at Leo Save Grocery named Mrs Walter German and several others. Mr and Mrs Leo Riegel and Chris from Horicon Wisconsin spent the weekend with Burkard and family. Burrow family hosted a pre Thanksgiving dinner with relatives Mike Julie Robert Tommy David Gus and Albert. Minnie Wetherbee of Hawkeye visited the Burrow home Friday.
A baby shower for Mrs. Garry Jacobson was held Sunday afternoon November 10 at the home of Mrs. Ernest Helgerson. Mrs. Jerry Schweitterus assisted with games and prizes. Guests from Clermont Elgin Decorah Ossian and West Union attended or sent gifts.
A housewarming party for Miss Andine Vasby was held recently. Guests included Mrs. Louise Dickson of Decorah, Mrs. Laura Melrose of LaCrosse Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dickson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay McCracken, Mrs. Lizzie Henderson of Waukon, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCracken and family of Marquette, and Mrs. Sophie Vasby.
Mrs Lyle Olson takes over as Clermont Enterprise local correspondent with prior history at the paper. Readers are asked to send news to 423 7107 to Mrs Olson. Edna Miller retires after years of faithful service due to health reasons.
Ross James Diane and Shar on were corner guests Tuesday at the Leon Jacob home. Connie Whittenbaugh Shar on Yearous Janet Erickson and Mary Beth Baldwin attended a slumber party at the Mary Ann and Margaret Jacob home Friday evening and part of Saturday.
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