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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1962

Page

8

Junior Auxiliary Meeting Notes at Clermont Legion Hall

The 1962 Junior Auxiliary met on Oct 10 with 18 to 20 members answering roll call. Hostesses were Linda Halvorson Sharon Halvorson and Elaine Thorson. Plans include Why I am Thankful roll call and a patriotic program in November. Halloween party followed lunch.

Reigey Et Sept Legion Auxiliary Clermont Legion Roberta Rebecca Barbara Lee Palmer Margie Bonnie’ Swenson Capitol Bempares Lee Palmer Nancy Schissel Linda Sharon Halvorson Elaine Thorson Jr. Am. Legion Auxiliary Clermont Legion Hall Sonja Paulson Jackie Bakewell Elaine Thorson

Legion Post 376 Holds Oct 8 Meeting in Shee Han Olson

The Shee han Olson Post No. 376 met October 8 with 12 members present. A motion to purchase a portable fire escape was approved and ordered by the adjutant. Another motion approved sponsoring a community blood typing program and creating a results index. A committee was appointed to arrange details, meeting adjourned. James Anderson, adj.

Sheehan Olson Comm. Follett Walter Follett Clarence Amundson Legion Clarence Ford Johnson James Anderson Adj

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona’s U-Save 3 Last Week

Stamp winners at Leo and Leona’s U-Save 3 last week included James Olson, Mrs Delmer Ingery, Eugene Thorson, Nels Verson, and Mrs Alan Seabrooke. Alma Paulson of Hi Calif is a house guest of Geo Paulson and Clarica.

Stamp Leo and Leona James Olson Delmer Ingery Eugene Thorson Nels Verson Alan Seabrooke Alma Paulson Hi Calif Geo. Paulson Clarica

Woodland Study Club Meeting Delights Members

On Tuesday afternoon October 9 Mrs Harry Gunderson hosted the Woodland Study Club in América with a song opening and scripture read by Mrs Lyle Gunderson. Members answered roll call by sharing favorite literature, a hospital auxiliary thanks letter was read, and gifts were given by president He nston Sea son Anderson. Birthday songs honored Mrs Lawrence Walvatne and Mrs Vernon Anderson, contests won by Big Wit Burrow and Mrs Larson, with guest Mrs Lyle Chassloneo attending.

Harry Gunderson Woodland Study Club América Lyle Gunderson Community Memorial Hospital Postville Henston Anderson Lawrence Walvatne Vernon Anderson Big ‘Wit Burrow Larson Lyle Chassloneo

Clermont Lutheran activities and events schedule

A church notices a weekly roster of services and choirs at Clermont Lutheran with East and West groups. Sessions include East and West junior choirs, Jr Lutherans, youth choir, confirm classes, morning and evening services, Sunday school, and an East Luther League program. ALCW fall workshop is set for Monday October 22 at Monona.

East Alcw West East Jr. Lutherans Milwau- Chinea Pean Ha Firs Aenae East Luther Léague East Church S. S Monona

College student visits aunt and Canadian family returns home

Barbara Walker, a student at Upper Iowa University, spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Len Simek. Rev. and Mrs. Lorimer Potraz and their children from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, returned to their home Thursday after spending two days in Miller.

Barbara Walker Upper Iowa University Len Simek Lorimer Potratz Regina sSask Canada Ater Miller Shome Norman Craword Hiawatha Louis Thies Louise Miller Ella Clark Harry Yausling Walter Miller Buffalo Center Fred Winkleman Lakota Irvin Winkleman Eldon Heidecker Ledyard August Winkleman Priscilla Worthington Minn Klingman’s

Bride Shower Hosted at Mrs Len Simek Home

Mrs Paul Frick honored at a Thursday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs Len Simek. Attendees included Mrs Wayne Shipton Mrs Eugene Robison Mrs Arnold Stumme Mrs Emil Lassig and the guest of honor.

Clifton Pringle Paul Frick Len Simek Wayne Shipton Eugene Robison Arnold Stumme Emil Lassig

L N Larson Birthday Celebration in Clarion Home

L N Larson of Clarion was honored on his birthday at the home of Emme Larson on Sunday. Dinner guests included L N Larson and Emma Larson of Clarion, Shelvy Nims, Miy and Mrs Loftsgard, and the Loftsgard and Wottgard families of Elgin along with Miss Larson and Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard, sisters of L N Larson.

L. N.larson Clarion Emme Larson L. N. Larson Emma Larson Shelvy Nims Miy Ne Loftsgard Relores Ae Jernard Wottgard Ronald Loftsgard Elgin Miss Larson Gilbert

West Clermont Jr. Lutheran Groups Organized

West Clermont Junior Lutheran groups were organized with three groups led by Mrs. Alvin Amundson and Mrs. Millard Nelson for 3rd and 4th grades. Officers elected included Susan Nelson president and Alvin Appelman vice president. Meetings set for the second Wednesday after junior choir practice.

West Clermont Alvin Amundson Millard Nelson Susan Nelson Alvin Appelman V. Pres Christian Miller Sec Treas Ard Sadao Lyle Gunderson William Nelson, Jr Clarence Kittelson Nancy Nelson Pues Elaine Thor

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Opens With 14 Members Present

The Amt Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olsson Unit 375 met on Tuesday evening at the Legion Bt with Raymond Loftsgard as hostess. Fourteen members attended. minutes read and approved. membership reported 45 seniors and 27 juniors. Acknowledgements read for cookies sent to Iowa City and Knoxville. an assigned child Debra born May 6 1862 noted. Rugs from Clinton received to be sold at two dollars each. Program on Columbus Day by Mrs. Lloyd Meier.

Amt, Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan - Olson Legion Bt Ie Raymond Loftsgard Lloyd Meier Ted Loftsgard I. C. Jerdee Iowa City Debra Gordon, m Jackerson Walter Frita Knoxville Clinton

Wendell Baechler Accepts Organist Post in Dallas

Wendell Baechler returned from Texas on Friday October 12 after a combined business and pleasure trip. In Dallas he served as guest organist at Tyler Street Methodist and Trinity Methodist churches and spent a week in Arkansas with the Dallas Pipe Organ firm. He will resume as organist and choir master at Chapel Hill Methodist Church near Dallas when he returns October 29, to organize grade choir, play the organ, and teach piano and voice.

Wendell Baechler Texas Dallas Tyler St. Methodist Trinity Methodist Arkansas David Young Morriston Ark Chapel Hill Methodist Church Templeton Trail Myra Lane Farmers Branch

Obituary of Olia Cook Olson of Flandreau and Egan

Olia K Olson born February 2 1874 in Clayton County moved with family to Moody County South Dakota at age three She married Joseph M Cook March 4 1896 in Flandreau They farmed then moved to Egan in 1926 Mr Cook died 1931 She lived in Egan until four years ago then moved to Flandreau to live with her daughter She was Redeemer Lutheran Church member Survived by one daughter Mrs Jesse Christensen several grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings Preceded by husband two children and four brothers and sisters Resting place Hillside Cemetery Egan South Dakota Cousins of Mrs James Taylor and Mrs John Erickson

Olia K. Olson Knute Bergit, Olson Clayton County Moody County S. Dakota Joseph M. Cook Flandreau Egan The Redeemer Lutheran Church Jesse -Christensen du Casper Plandredti

Clermont Homemakers Meet at Millard Nelson Jr Home

Clermont Township Homemakers met Friday Oct 12 at the Millard Nelson Jr home. Minutes were read, book reading discussed, and a $74.46 Farm Bureau banquet share noted. Members pledged to donate handwork, study Scotland next year, and upcoming events include United Nations Day Oct 24 and Farm Bureau Oct 27 speaker T C Peterson.

Clermont Two Millard Nelson, Jr Australia Nelson Chm Fayette Co Clermont Scotland Farm Bureau T. C. Peterson Chicago United Nations Fayette Richard Olson Jack McNeil Illard Nelson Vernon Anderson Joyce Kerrs Louisiana Roy Swenson

Confirmation attendees at First Lutheran Decorah

Mrs. Ole Reierson Mrs. Joe Wander and Linda attended confirmation services at First Lutheran Church Decorah Sunday. Mary Jane Vick granddaughter of the Ole Reiersons was one of 31 confirmants. Linda Wander Marilyn Paulson Marian Pritchard Marilyn Anderson from Cedar Rapids were weekend guests at Elgin and Clermont Mary. Ann Schwartz came with them and was a house guest of Marilyn Anderson. Be sure to register for prizes at Moore's this weekend.

Ole Reierson Joe Wander Linda First Lutheran Church Decorah Mary Jane Vick Ole Reiersons Melvin Vick Glen Reierson Levi Molokken Keith Wander Linda Wander Marilyn Paulson Marian Pritchard Marilyn Anderson Cedar Rapids

Legion to Sponsor Blood Typing Program

The Clermont American Legion Post sponsors a public blood typing program to test and record blood types. Gerald Guyer of Postville Community Hospital will conduct tests with free testing for donors to the hospital blood bank while non-donor testing costs $2.50. The program runs Saturday Oct 27, 1962 from 2 to 5 PM and 6:30 PM, at the Legion Club rooms, with free coffee and nuts served by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Clermont American Legion Post Gerald Guyer Postville Community Hospital Legion Club Wrad American Légion Auxiliary Postville

Study Club Notes Receives Fall Convention Delegate

The Study Club met at Mrs Moore's home Sept 25 with eleven members. Mrs Cline elected delegate for the fall Waukon convention. Dues and eight project contributions were paid. 31 towels ordered and delivered. Mrs Lenore Shipton hosted Oct 9 meeting with devotion by Mrs Shipton and nine members present.

We Moore Moore Sane Arpes Fred Cline Cline Waukon Lenore Shipton

Birthday Club Party Observed at Union Street Home

The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Amy Hovland’s home Thursday afternoon October 11. A social time followed by a picnic lunch. Guests included Clara Peterson and Mrs. Enoch Nelson.

Union Street Birthday Club Amy Hovland Clara Peterson Enoch Nelson

Robisons Entertained at Card Party

Mr and Mrs Eugene Robison were entertained by a large group of friends at Mrs Len Simeks home Saturday evening. The gathering included many couples and individuals who presented a gift to the Robisons. Prizes were awarded to Dean De Sart Leo Woods Mrs Willet Miller and Mrs Robert Burrow.

Eugene Robison Len Simek Lloyd Meier Lyle Gunderson Oliver Hansen Carmen Swenson Arnold Stumme Walter Palb Lyle Aanes Mary Kay Marvin Gordon Hoopman Leo Woods Laurence Knudtson Clifton Pringle Weldon Orth Willet Miller William Nelson Charles Kohls Billy Swenson Robert Bur Phyllis Sheen Dean DeSart Robison Robert Burrow

Cline Couple Return From Texas Trip To Trade Exposition

Mr. and Mrs. Laird G. Cline of Clermont returned from a Texas trip visiting the Texas State Fair the Pan American Livestock Exposition and the Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale. The Santa Gertrudis cattle averaged 1700 per head with top bull at 7600 and top female at 3000. Cline bought three Santa Gertrudis heifers for his herd. En route they stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ferrell of Council Bluffs.

Laird G. Cline Clermont Texas Dallas Cline Glen Ferrell Council Bluffs

Farm Bureau Talk By Su per Gro Official At Fayette

Notice announces Art Schleder vice president of Super Gro products of Winona Minnesota will speak at the Farm Bureau building in Fayette Friday evening October 19 at 8 00 p m on Super Gro Soil Conditioner and related products. Free lunch will be served. All are invited to attend. Bring friends.

Art_Schleder, v. pres Super Gro Products Company Winona Minn Farm Bureau Fayette

October V Days on at Moore's in Elgin

Moore's in Elgin advertises October V Days featuring discounted goods and special sales events. The promotion highlights prices and product lines available during the event period at the Elgin store location.

Moore's Elgin

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