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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1960

Page

7

Woodland Study Club Meeting Recap

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday October 11 at Mrs Laverne Swenson’s home with sixteen members present and several guests Mary Olson Evelyn Mrs Cerl Hoviend Mrs Malek and Dimmpy among attendees Mrs Jebk Dibble and Mrs Clarence Larson spoke on knowing candidates and issues while Mrs L K Hull read Impressions and Green Thumb Mrs Raymond Exhardt offered the thought for the day Contests were run by Mrs James Lennon and Mrs Harry Gunderson with prizes to Mrs Amy Hovland Mrs Carl Hovland Mrs George V Larson and Mrs Raymond Erhardt

Woodland Study

Deering couple welcome son Drew Kendall at Palmer Memorial

Mr and Mrs Robert Deering announce the birth of a son, Drew Kendall, born October 12 at Palmer Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Leona Deering and Mr and Mrs Harvey Jarms. great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Williams.

Robert Deering Palmer Memorial Hospital Drew Kendall Leona Deering Harvey Jarms Guy Williams

Birthday Club Meeting on October 13 at Ruth Larson home

The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly gathering at Mrs. Ruth Larson's home on Thursday afternoon October 13. They enjoyed a picnic lunch. Mrs. Aldora Anderson has a birthday in Mintaban.

Union Street Ruth Larson Aldora Anderson Mintaban

Rosary Society Meets at St Peter’s Church Parlors

The Rosary Society of St Peter's Catholic Church met in the church parlors Thursday afternoon for their regular monthly gathering. Hostesses were Mrs Gene Waters, Mrs Geo Larson and Mrs Mike Finnegan. Mr and Mrs John Vaustin and Namily visited the Lawrence Kohls home Tuesday evening.

The Rosary Society of St.Peter’s Catholic Church Gene Waters Geo. V. Larson Mike Finnegan John Vaustin Namily Lawrence Kohls

Clermont Study Club Meeting with Lessons and New Members

Lay members of the Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Burkard Riegel's home on Tuesday October 11. Mrs. Lenora Shipton gave a lesson titled Use Your Talents for Better Living followed by a quiz and discussion. Contributions to eight Federated Clubs projects were ordered paid and two new members Mrs Karl Miller and Mrs Elmer Olson were welcomed.

Clermont Study Club Burkard Riegel Lenora Shipton J. C. Jerdee Ar ‘Trivels Iowa Karl, Miller Elmer Olson R. V., Brandt Mess Arizona Pasqu

Laird Cline Buys Hovland Farm North of Clermont

Laird and Fred Cline completed a 126 acre purchase of the L M Hovland farm north of Clermont on Friday, with Mrs Hovland to move to the Oscar Lind residence after personal property is sold Saturday. The Clines now own two adjacent farms on highway 18, having bought the Claire Smale farm about two years ago.

Laird Cline L. M. Hovland Clermont

Methodist Church Rally and Sunday Worship Schedule

The Dubuque District Men s Rally will be held Thursday Oct 20 at Grandview Methodist Church Dubuque with a bus meeting at Pringle s corner by 6 00 p m. A Service of worship is set for Sunday Oct 23 at 8 45 a m conducted by Pastor Donald T Caspers.

Donald T. Caspers Dubuque Grandview Methodist Church Pringle’s Corner

High Producing Holstein Cow and Birthday Thanks

Laura Burke De Kol 4938246 a Holstein owned by Deering Brothers Clermont yielded 13792 pounds of milk and 01 pounds but terfat in 366 days with twice daily milking as a 2 year old. Mrs Gerald Schneider and children visited Sunday afternoon in the Norman Leian home. CARD OF THANKS I thank friends and relatives for cards and gifts sent for my birthday Mrs Louise Miller.

Laura Burke de Kol Deering Brothers Clermont Gerald Schneider Norman Leian Louise Miller

50th Wedding Anniversary Trip North Dakota Visit

Mr and Mrs Andrew Watter ud joined Mr and Mrs Silas Hazelsted of LeRoy Minnesota for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of cousins Mr and Mrs Robert Groth in Geddes South Dakota on Oct 9 They returned home Monday The Groths left the area in 1907 Highlights included Fort Randall Dam Pickstown and the Corn Palace Mitchell Also notes on visits and hospital observation incl Max Evans, Veterans Hospital, and various local residents in Minnesota and Iowa.

Andrew Watterud Silas Hazelsted LeRoy Minn Geddes S. Dak Robert Groth Mr. Groth Fort Randall Dam Pickstown Corn Palace Mitchell

Service for J. E. Jacobson

Funeral services were held for John E. Jacobson 87 who died Oct. 4 at Mason City after living at the Good Samaritan Home. The rite at St. Luke Lutheran Church included family private services and featured Rev. H. E. Jacobson and Rev. E. M. Mueller. Survived by his wife Clara and several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

John E. Jacobson Mason City Good Samaritan Home St. Luke Lutheran Church H. E. Jacobson Lee, Ilinois E. M. Mueller The Good Samaritan Jim Peterson C. D. Moody Old Rugged Cross Clermont Jacobson Erick and Boletta (Naess) Jacobson East Clermont Lutheran Church Julia Skarshaug Clayton County Clara Edward Grace) Lehmkuhl Cedar Rapids Hiram Jacobson Lee, Ir Clarence Galt and Lewis Nora Springs S. S Mary) Podany Detroit Mich

East Clermont Mothers Club Elects Officers at Oct Meet

The East Clermont Mothers' Club met at the home of Mr. Hubert Cummings on October 11 with thirteen mothers present. Devotions quoted Proverbs 22:6 and a lesson on discipline followed. A tour report was given by Mrs. Oliver Larson. New officers named: President Mrs. Hubert Cummings, Vice President Mrs. Lavrene Reisner, Secretary Mrs. Charles Thorson, Treasurer Mrs. Bernard Henson. The program, led by Mrs. Orvin Olson, covered answering children's questions and what God is like, ending with prayers.

East Clermont Laverne Larson Bernard Hanson Hubert Cummings Laverne Reisner Charles Thorson Treas Bernard Henson Orvin Olson God

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held Oct 11 Report

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening October 11 at Andine Vasbey's home with Mary Olson assisting. The president reported on the Osage district meeting of September 20. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Cline, Mrs. Leon Hansen, and Andine Vasby. Reports covered rag sales from Clinton Domiciliary and 76 pounds of carpet rags sent to the Mental Institute in Independence. Canteen books will head to the Iowa City Veterans Hospital. A flute solo by L Myra Anderson highlighted special music. Brief UN reports were given by Mrs. I. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Fred Cline. November hostesses were Mrs. Theo Loftsgard, Mrs. Carmen Loftsgard, and Mrs. Marion Moore. Program Education via Mrs. Leon Hansen, Veterans Day with Mrs. Fred Cline.

American Legion Auxiliary Andine Vasbey Mary Olson Osage Fred Cline Leon Hansen Andine Vasby Clinton Mental Institute of Independence Iowa City Veterans Hospital L'Myra Anderson I. C. Jerdee United Nations Theo Loftsgard Carmen Lofttsgard Marion Moore

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule Highlights

The West Clermont and East Clermont churches list services including Sunday worship at 9:30 and 11:00, Sunday school at 10:30, and Luther League at 7:30. Meetings include West Clermont board of trustees Thursday 8:00 p.m. and advance notices for October and November events across local churches.

John D. Kronlokken West Clermont Mission Society ALCW Mdms Walter Durscher Lawrence Fritz Jake Ames Flossie Gass Joe Wander Roy Tatro Guy Muchow Andine Vasby I. C. Jerdee Raymond Weide Mann West West Clermont West Luther League Feahers High School Valley High School Luther College Chapel West Church Souseil Suena East Church

Funeral Services for Alfred Bergeson in Clermont

Funeral services for Alfred T Bergeson of Clermont were held at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. John Kronlokken officiating. Born December 1, 1882 on a farm near Eldorado, he died October 11 at 77. Survived by wife Martha and five children, relatives attend from multiple towns. pallbearers listed. card of thanks appended.

Alfred T. Bergeson Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church John Kronlokken Arthur Amundson Agnes Bilden Alfred Theodore Bergeson Eldorado Stavanger Lutheran Church Ossian Martha Warne St. John Lutheran Church Iowa Minnesota Florence Thompson West Union Milfred Floyd Lester Lawler Hannah Mosby Mary Halverson Andrew Albert Lea Minn Severin Mesa Aviz Donald Cowell Merle Alderson Vernon Meyer John Barnhouse Henry Schweimerus Jesse Olson

Birthday Club Met at Burrow Home

Mrs Will Burrow entertained the birthday club Thursday evening at a picnic supper for Mr Burrows birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs Vernon Meyer Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinertus Mr and Mrs Herb Martin Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby Mr and Mrs Walter Follett Carolyn Mr and Mrs Ted Loftsgard Mr and Mrs Art Nelson Mr and Mrs L T Olson Mr and Mrs Bob Burrow Tommy and David Mr and Mrs Dick Griebenow and Lana and Gus and Amber Burrow

Will Burrow Birthday Club Mr. Burrow Vernon Meyer Henry Schweinertus Herb Martin Otto Vasby Walter Follett Carolyn Ted Loftsgard Art Nelson Bob Burrow Tommy David Dick Griebenow Lana Gus Amber Burrow

Family reunion after Alaska service near Waterloo Airport

Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Kenneth welcomed their daughter Mrs Alvin Stewart and her son Kev at the Waterloo Airport. Mrs Stewart and Kev flew in from Anchorage Sunday morning after Alvin’s four week furlough begins following his station at Port Whittier near Anchorage.

Archie Schroeder Kenneth Alvin Stewart Kevin Waterloo

Weekend Visits and Anniversary Open House

Mrs Lena Wenger and Inga r Larson were dinner guests Monday of Amanda Krueger. Mr and Mrs Gerard Halvorson were visitors Sunday evening in the Ray Reierson home. Ames spent last weekends at the Louis Olson home. Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson and Ronald Gunderson returned home Saturday after a week in Lakeland Florida visiting Mrs Gundersons brother R H Patrick. Mrs Rose Olson Clara Peterson and Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson attended the 40th wedding anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Ole Blockhus Sunday afternoon at the Elgin Lutheran Church. Mr and Mrs Senford Peterson and Kermit were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohls and Debbie.

John Garlisch Ames Louis Olson Willet Miller James Anderson Max Evans Iowa City Max Veteran’s Hospital George Frieden Diane Donna Arnold Gibbs Susan Mary Mike Gary Clara Helgerson George Fentone Spring Grove Minn William Andres Robert Charles Richard Minneapolis Walter Follett Upper Iowa University Fayette Emily Amundson Decorth Hospital Albin Lindberg Marlys Roy Swenson Arthur Olson Lucille Whittle Ivan Elkader Richard Griebenow Lena Leo Griebenow Klingman's Isabel Nelson al’ Wilbur Alice Mery Steven West Union Leon Ole Amundson Alvin Halverson Julia Landsgard Arthur Olgan Elliott Olson Kavin Charles Thorson Cheryl Laverne Larson Oliver Larson Millard Bilden Zelda Ames Olzon Karen Donald Frank Debbie Orville Berg Harry Wikby Sharon Gregory Franklin Olson Willet Milles 4 Lena Wenger Ingar Larson Amanda Krueger Gerard Halvorson Ray Reierson Lyle Gunderson Ronald Gunderson Lakeland Fla Harry Gunderson Ole Blockhus Elgin Lutheran Church Senford Peterson Kermit Lawrence Kohls

Masses and Confessions at St. Peter's Church

Fr. Jos. A. Swliven serves St. Peter's Church with Masses at 7 and 9 a.m. Confessions are held Saturday evening at 3:00 and 9:00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodland Shee Rosary Society Met Hovland Farm Riverside Material Products Tae Farmers Savings Bank Clegmont Ember Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Mac J. E. Jacobson East Clermont Mothers’ Club Legion Auxiliary Clermont Lutheran Parish Rev Kronlokken Gene Wood Alfred Ber- Beson Burrow Alaska Donald R. Murphy Ris-Van Hquid Potty Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Iowa
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