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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1959

Page

7

Infant James Ramnes Baptized at West Clermont Church

Infant James Ramnes, son of Mr and Mrs David Ramnes, was christened Sunday at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Sponsors were aunt JoAnn Ramnes Lehrburn Minch and uncle Bert Henderson. A reception followed at the paternal grandparents James Henderson and family home with many relatives in attendance.

David Ramnes West Clermont ‘Lutheran Church JoAnn Ramnes Lehrburn, Minch Bert Henderson James Henderson A. M. Ramnes Sherburft Minn Bert Henderton A. E. Brier Cedar Fallz J. G. Lopez Jimmy West Union Verle Palmer Wetkon John Kronlokken Lee Palmer Jane David Appelman Franz. Appelman Douglas Appelman James Oscar Reijerson Ossian B. O. Henderson Mary Ramnes Ormsby

Notice to Voters in Clermont Inc Town Elections Dates

Notice to the voters in Clermont Inc states the regular town elections will be held on November 3, 1969 and the nomination papers deadline is October 6, 1959. Nomination papers for Mayor Councilman or Treasurer are available from the Town Clerk George Durscher.

George Durscher Tye

Newsprint consumption per capita in the United States

Last year the per capita consumption of newsprint in the United States stood at 76.2 tons per person, reflecting a broad shift in media production and usage patterns across the country.

U.S

Attend Church Workers' Institute at Monona High

West Clermont Lutheran notes list attendees for the Decorah Conference Church Workers Institute session on Sunday September 20 at Monona High School. Names include Pastor and Mrs Kron-Sokken Arthur Amundson Aubrey Gayer Lloyd Anderson and many others present.

West Clermont Clarence [Fabipest Dick Griebenow Harry Amundson Andine Vasby Willeb, Miller Millard Nelson Millard Nelson, Jr Roy Swenson

Eighth Grade Hosts Football Debut and New Student

The Artesia Rosevelt School welcomes Jimmy Hutchison as 62 junior high students prepare for their first football game against Monona. The lineup includes Anderson Kittelson Rowland Helgerson Boehmler Olson Nims Olson Thompson Rothlisberger Halverson Schupbach. Cheerleader alternates elected. Diagnostic reading tests administered for grades seven and eight.

Jimmy Hutchison Rosevelt Artesia Calif Monona Lyle Anderson Gary Kittelson Everett Rowland Dean Helgerson Larry Boehmler Leslie Olson Robert Nims Gene Olson David Thompson Robert Rothlisberger Larry Halverson Johnny Schupbach Marilyn Anderson Larry Frieden Jean Sanders

Miller-Anderson Wedding in West Union

Jane Lee Miller and Merle N. Anderson wed at First Baptist Church West Union with 200 guests. Officiant Richard Krell. attendants, flower girl Mersha Gage and ring bearer Steven Gage. Bride wore white brocade taffeta gown with colonial bouquets. reception held at Farm Bureau building Fayette. Future home on groom’s farm east of West Union.

Fall Flowere First Baptist Church West Union Jane Lee Miller Harry Miller Merle N. Anderson Elgin Gena Anderson Melvin Anderson Richard Krell Clermont Lloyd Craft West ‘Union Millard Gage Donnan James Wander Robert Busch Oelwein John Gage Wadefa Clarence Miller George Frieden Clifton Miller Miller Anderson Farm Bureau Fayette Frank Kohls Hawkeye Robert Koempel Vern Darnell Verne Matcher Cedar Falls Doris Hangartner Arthur Kohls Alta Vista Orvin Twite Garber Louis Regenold Howard Koons Alice Boyer Margaret Cook Lynn Darnell Judy Krell West Union High School

Diploma Awarded to Darla Hangartner in Practical Nursing

Darla Hangartner recently received her diploma after completing a correspondence course in practical nursing from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing in Chicago. She currently works at the Hamburger Shop in West Union and seeks a permanent position at Palmer Memorial Hospital. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology in the future. A 1959 Valley High School graduate, she aims for further studies.

Darla Hangartner Florence Nightengale School of Nursing Chicago Hamburger Shop West Union Palmer Memorial Hospital Miss Hangartner Darla Valley High School

Clermont Lady Gives Birth To Son Steven Duane

Correction shows Mr and Mrs Justin Baker of Clermont are parents of a son born Monday night at Oelwein hospital. Steven Duane weighs 8 lbs 4 oz. Grandparents include Doyle Bennett and Joe Baker with great grandparents Emma Huffman and Henry Amundson. Robert Becker promoted to foreman at Baths Packing Co.

Charles Becker Sheridan Downey Deanna Grundy Center Louis Becker Judy and, Jr Joe Kiosa Justin Baker Clermont Oelwein Hospital Steven Duane Doyle Bennett Oelwein Joe Baker Elgin Harold Bennett Henry Amundson Austin Ames McGregor Steven Emma Huffman Waukon John Gass Kathy Robert Easler Waterloo Robert Baths Packing Co Ellen Kneeland West Union Stella Fleming Little Rock Ark Jerry Spencer Postville Harold Strong Viola Kneeland Richard Walls Fort Huachuca Ariz Martin Amundson Clara Helgerson

Bridegroom Engaged in Farming After Rural Schooling

Formerly employed in the Robert Koempel home in West Union, the bridegroom attended rural schools and is now engaged in farming.

Robert Koempel West Union

American Legion Auxiliary aids Independence Mental Health Institute

The Auxiliary seeks donations of clean wearables and craft materials including wash dresses old nylon stockings small fabric scraps and clean used clothing for carpet rags. Drop with an Auxiliary member or Mrs. Lyle Olson president before the Oct 13 meeting to aid a good cause and bring activity to a child or adult.

American Legion Auxiliary Independence Mental Health Institute Institute Lyle Olson

Fayette County Teachers Meet at Valley High School

Ninety Fayette County teachers attended a dinner meeting at Valley Community High School. Mrs. Addie Austin, NEA delegate, reported that federal funding should share more with state and local education authorities. The group backed local solutions to school integration and 18-year-old voting rights, comparing teacher salaries to steelworkers and noting Kaiser Industries’ Henry J. Kaiser Jr. presented figures.

Fayette County Valley Community High School Fayette County Education Association Addie Austin National Education Association St. Louis NEA Henry J. Kaiser, Jr Kaiser Industries Corp

Fayette Co Extension Calendar of Events

Fayette County extension calendar lists meetings and events for October. Livestock outlook and 4-H gatherings occur at various Fayette sites including Farm Bureau Building and Illyria Church. The schedule notes Riverside 4-H family night and a county extension office meeting on Tuesday evening.

Farm Bureau Bidg Fayette Illyria Tilyria Church Wadena Riverside David and Renee Jellings County Extension Office

New Addresses Listed for Lt Swenson at AFSN Unit

Lt C. W. Swenson is assigned new contact details with 30216A, AFSN, 410th Tactical Fighter Squadron, APO 74, San Francisco California. The listing provides movement within military postal channels and updated routing for correspondence.

C. W. Swenson AFSN 410Th Tactical Fighter Squadron APO 74 San Francisco Calif

O and W Auction Markets Report at Wadena

O and W Auction Markets Report covers a brisk sale at Wadena despite a weaker market. Top consignor Floyd Frieden of Elgin sold 500 head of feeder cattle priced at 30.25 for 500, 27.80 for 765, and 26.25 for 700 heifers. Louie Gregerson of Elkader sold four brood sows at 61.50 per head. Walter Follett of Clermont topped the red steer sale at 25.70.

Wadena Floyd Frieden Elgin Louie Gregerson Elkaader Walter Follett Clermont

Williams Farm Not Sold At Monday Auction

The Guy Williams farm of 127 acres did not sell at the Monday auction held on site. Several prospective buyers attended but did not decide, with private sale possible later. Top cow brought $197.60, overseen by Lloyd Meier of Farmers Savings Bank. machinery sold at typical fall farm sale prices.

Guy Williams Lloyd Meier Farmers Savings Bank

Social Security Officers to Visit West Union Court House

A Social Security Administration representative from Waterloo will be in West Union at the Court House on October 7 and 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assist with filing applications for federal old age survivors or disability insurance benefits original and duplicate social security account number cards and employer identification numbers.

Social Security Administration District Waterloo West Union Court House

Tomato Plant Reaches 12 Foot Height At Humboldt Residence

A ten inch seedling planted in April at the Francis Tower residence in Humboldt has grown to 12 feet 6 inches and produced a large fruit weighing 1 pound 6 ounces. The plant is described as a bountiful producer with continued growth expected.

Francis Tower Humboldt

Clermont Lutherate Parish Activities and Schedule

The Clermont Lutherate Parish led by Pastor John D Kronickken lists October events at East and West churches. Morning worship 10 45 a m and evening services 8 00 p m. fall confirmation classes, parishes choirs, Sunday school sessions, Luther League, and pastoral conference with hostesses and organizers named.

East Society Mdms Norris Reierson Eugene Thorson Charles Thorson Joe Baker Helmer Lyngaas Genevieve Anderson Helen Reinhardt East East Church East Luther League Elgin Priscilla Walter Durscher Richard Olson Gordon Hoopman Jacob Wander Elmer Olson Alvin Amundson West Church

Methodist Church Service and Activities Lead October Schedule

Sunday worship at 8 45 a m includes the Lord's Supper with World-Wide Communion Sunday observance. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at St Pauls Elgin at 7 30 p m. Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at Mrs Clifton Pringle's home with devotions and program by Mrs Buelah Lubke, Mrs Clarence Tatra, and Mrs Donald Caspers.

Methodist Youth Fellowship St. Paul's Elgin Woman's Society of Christian Service Clifton Pringle Clarion Olson Buelah ‘Lubke Clarence Tatra Donald Caspers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont, Inc Clarence Kittleson Iowa Church Workers’ Institute Riverside Material Products The Bureau of Internal Revenue Ember Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Ala Ynio N Ae Bury Teachers Meet O & W Auction Markets Report Williams W.U Gospel Message Church Lester Lease Methodist Church Donald T. Caspers St. Peter’s Church Jos. A. Sullivan FELCO Uecome Opaco Monde Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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