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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1964

Page

7

Former resident dies. St Peters rosary society meeting noted

Anderson of La ip Montana dies after illness. Former Clermont resident Mrs Anderson, longtime resident of Clermont and vicinity, had funeral services at the site Funeral Home on Monday October 6 with burial in La cemetery.

St. Peter's Rosary Me Society Ne Anderson Laip Montana Andee Taive Anderson Clermont Movines Site Funeral Nm Mons Lacemetery

Halloween party plans at church community group

Nineteen ladies met in the church hall on October 14 for a Halloween party planning meeting. Hosts included Mrs. Darrel Bushman, Mrs. Robert Skelton, Mrs. George Pape, and Mrs. William Peters. Mrs. M. J. Finnegan opened at 6:00 with Rev. F Currier present.

Be Petes Booary Darrel Bushman Robert Skelton George Pape William Peters Hostenger M. J. Finnegan F Currier

Unclear text fragment from Seeania Base social notes

Fragmentary OCR text shows names like Mrs Henry Follett and Mr and Mrs Wil let Miller at a base event. Lacks coherent narrative or clear event details, with many garbled words and missing context. Unable to determine a named incident, date, or location beyond scattered person names.

Scouts Ride on Fire Truck Parade Title Given

Fire Chief Dick Girebenow explained truck equipment and its use as scouts from Pack 51 and Pack 61 received a title on the fire truck during the event.

Berm Scouts of Gr Bene Girebenow

Okieu Camp Fire Girls Meet at Frick Home

The Okizu Camp Fire Girls gathered Monday October 12 at 4 p.m. at Wanda Frick’s home. Thassos members and Serr one present. Minutes read, nine members paid dues. They prepared red apples and sock decorations. A Halloween costume party was planned for next month, with a gathering scheduled for November 7 at Mrs. Donne Cowan’s home.

Okizu Wanda Frick Thassos Serr Donne Es Don Cowal

Mrs Charles Kohls and Suzette Visit Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs Charles Kohls and Suzette visited Wednesday afternoon with 2a Burdette Sebastian and Mi.

Charles Kohls Suzette Burdette Sebastian

Confraternity and Parish Activities Highlight Cascade Event

Community notes reveal prizes set by Pan and Connie Baker and a planning committee including David Wasybinder Edward Bodenstein and Phyllis Wolf. Mrs J W Finnegan reported on a ACCW Convention themed Who Is My Neighbor held at St Aquin High School Cascade. Parish gratitude extended to Father Currier's mother Mrs Fred Currier for decor and the parish anticipates 40 Hours Devotion next month.

Pan Connie Baker David Wasybinder Edward Bodensteiner Phyllis Wolf J. W. Finnegan ACCW Christian St. Aquin High School Cascade Dae Teenyee Ae Leehy Laes Christ Hovemiver George, Boyle Lane Dennis Bear

Weekend Guests Travel to Dubuque and Elgin

Mrs R W Steele hosted guests from Dubuque including Pat Anna and Julie for a weekend visit while Mrs Bess Blake joined them and planned a weeklong stay. Mr and Mrs Gus Gilbertson Luella and Mrs Randine Hanson of Elgin dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Helgerson. Rose Olson and Hilder Gilbertson visited in the afternoon and Hilder shared slides from a European trip. Rapids residents noted visiting kin, including Mr and Mrs Alan Seabrooke and children Jill and Tim.

R. W. Steele Pat Anna Julie Dubuque Bess Blake Blake Steele Gus Gilbertson Luella Randine Hanson Elgin Harry Helgerson Iurs Rose Olson Hilder Gilbertson Hilder Rapids Aoent Irons Sonata Hds Jay Alan Seabrooke Jill Tim

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn for Prizes at Saits Event

The drawing listed four winners: Louise Bilden received 20 bucks as No 1 while Norman H Amundson claimed No 2 for 10 bucks. Robert Relerson and Weldon Orth were not present for their Nos 3 and 4 prizes of 10 bucks each. This Saturday another drawing offers No 1 for 30 bucks and Nos 2 3 and 4 for 10 bucks each.

Saits Stae Bucks Louise Bilden Norman H. Amundson Robert Relerson Weldon Orth Eht

Baptism Honors at West Glendale Lutheran Church

Ann Marie Guyer was baptized on Sunday. A dinner at the Guyer home followed the ceremony. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Hilgerson, Pastor and Mrs Roger Peterson, Kari and Kent, Mr and Mrs George Huebner, Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer and Leslie. The family moved from Ss Paul’s Lutheran Postville to West Glendale Lutheran by transfer.

Ir. Guyer Robert Hilgerson Roger Peterson Miri Kari Kent George Huebner Postville Victor Guyer Leslie Arnold Kathy) Guyer West Glermont Lutheran Church Ss Paul's Lutheran Church

Party for Junior Choir and Director Amundson

A surprise party was held for the junior choir children and their director Mrs. Harry Amundson at West Clermont Lutheran Church after practice. A gift was presented to Amundson for over ten years of directing the choir. Mothers served chocolate and milk to the attendees.

Harry Amundson West Clermont

Obituary Notice for Fred Schott at 61

Details of Fred Schott, aged 61, who died in his sleep Monday morning at his home in Elgin. The notice notes his funeral plans and mentions he resided in Reworth Lome in LY ll gee. Publication of the obituary will follow.

Presioe Scho’ Ea Bee LY Ll Gee Reworth Lome Elgin

Clermont Sorghum Mill closes season after drought hit yield

The Clermont Sorghum Mill ends its season after producing 4,660 gallons. Despite a smaller run due to summer drought, owners call it a successful season. Cookers listed as Eucian Appelman, Arnold Guyer, and Russell Guyer.

Clermont Traver Eucian Appelman Arnold Guyer Russell Guyer

Former Residents Observe 60th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carlin longtime Clermont residents marked their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 18 at their Hettinger North Dakota home. They were married at St Peters Catholic Church by Rev. Farrelly. The couple raised four children Harold and Thomas Waldron of City Sa. Dok. and two others, with one son and two grandsons noted. they plan to spend winter with the Waldron family in Rapid City and visit Carlin and Sheehy relatives upon return.

Peter Carlin Clermont Tn Hettinger No. Dak Dusto Ilglin Thef St. Peters Catholic Church Farrelly Kateah William Sheehy Rapid City Carlin Sheehy

Ladies Bridge Club Gathering at Crowe Home

Mrs Lorranne Crowe entertained the Ladies Bridge Club at her home on Thursday evening. Alfred Baechler was a guest and much of the time was spent playing. Mrs Permain Crowe and Mrs Buelah Pe shared second high scores.

Lorranne Crowe Ladies Bridge Club Alfred Baechler Permaine Crowe Biel Sore Buelah

Woodland Study Club Met at Hovland Home

The Woodland Club met at Mrs Amy Hovland’s home on October 12 with 12 members and guests present. Devotions from Paul’s Epistle were held, a project was discussed, and plans were made for a club supper at Betty’s Cafe on October 25. Members included Raymond Erhardt and Marian Wickham. slides were shown on a Montana Wyoming trip. birthdays were celebrated and contests won by several members.

Woodland Club Sheertoon Amy Hovland la Project Clube Pobbille Betty's Raymond Erhardt Fairbault Minn Marian Wick- Ioan Montana Wyoming Duane Ki Lawrence Walvatne Vernon Anderson Sophie Vasby Roy Swenson Marian Wickham Raymond. Erhardt Donald Larson Soje Vasby Clara ‘Peterson Ill ‘Burrow Duane Clara Peterson

YWC Club Meet at Jacobson Home

The YWC Club held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Garry Jacobson and Mrs. Ernest Helgerson hosted. Eight members attended and roll call named each member. A taffy pull is planned for November and candy will be bought at the meeting.

Garry Jacol Opees Ernest Helgerson Christe Shetty Nims Burdette Sebastian Robert Schneider Mary Helen Matt

West Clermont ALCW Evening Circle Meeting Held

The West Clermont ALCW circles met Thursday at the church. Rachel Circle hosted 12 members and one guest, with Bible study by Mrs. Shipton and Mrs. Guyer. Esther Circle had 18 members and one guest, with study led by Mrs. Thies and Mrs. Peterson. The group plans to serve cake and coffee at the Rummage Sale on Oct. 24, with a cake theme. a song and prayers closed the meeting.

W. Clermont Alcw Rachel Carmen Swenson Dave Appelman Wayne Shipton Ethan Guyer Pastor Peterson Esther Louis Thies LeAnna ‘Hulbert Alan Seabrooke Roger Peterson

Legion Supper and Business Meeting Report

The Sheehan-Olson Post No. 875 held its regular October meeting with a 7 p.m. supper and a mouth to mouth life-saving demonstration by Dale Kelly of West Union. A fundraising drive for Scouts was approved. thanks were given to Chili supper volunteers. November will feature a county game warden as guest speaker.

Sheehan - Olson Post Dale Kelly West Union Elly Lloyd Meier Lyle Gundergon Legion Howard Johnson Henry Follett Orlan Tague

Auxiliary Meet Of Sheehan Olson Unit 375 At Legion Hall

The October 13 meeting at Legion Hall heard roll call of 10 members and discussed rehabilitation, donations to veterans and local causes. Officers and committees were named for fundraising and community events including chili and donuts sales and election day plans.

Ta Jon Sheehan-Olson Legion Hall Rulger Paulson I Ualverson Walter Harold Ma Eef Postville Bond Cankie J Committee Martin Amundson Chm Geneva Wells Davanport Walter Follett Mrydale Olson Jerry Fassbinder Janesi Maser Carden Valuation Army 4ge.Palmer Ideyd Meier Louis S. Olsan Gad Leé Pth Dean Mitts Hed Monyy Wo Haidd San Verter Delores Bennett AL Gareth Ae

Open House for Mr and Mrs James Olson Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James Olson celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at their home. Their daughter Lana and Mrs Enoch Nelson will host with guests invited to call during those hours.

James Olson Lana Enoch Nelson Agvatua

Stamp winners drawn at Leo's U Save Store

Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond stamps this week at Leo's U Save Store include Harold Huntzinger Albert Burrow Mrs Tilpher Bilden Mrs Leo Palmer and Glen Nygaard.

Leo U-Save Harold Huntzinger Albert Burrow Tilpher Bilden Leo Palmer Glen Nygaard

Airport News Note on Clarence Kittle Flight to Milwaukee

Clarence Kittle son flew to Milwaukee on a business trip for Elsheimers Meat Products in West Union. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Erickson from Cedar Rapids spent Oct 10 weekend with J. A. Erickson. Mr and Mrs M H Stoork attended J J Carpenter’s 30th wedding anniversary party at Sumner. Mr and Mrs Harold Triem visited Burdette Sebastian home Sunday forenoon.

Clarence Kittleson Milwaukee Elsheimers Meat Products West Union Norman Erickson Cedar Rapids J. A. Erickson M. H. Stoork J. J. Carpenter Sumner Harold Triem Burdette

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Ene Oe ‘Usteit Hains Seeania Willet Miller William Fee Sladies Butikofer Okieu Frick Clermont Coop. CO Ann Marie Guyer Deatil Fred Schott Ladies Bridge Crowe Home Woodland Study Club Hovland Edward P. Quinn Clermont Township Fayette County Iowa Castalia W. A. Kneeland Postville State Bank Joseph B. Steele YWC Club Jacobson ALCW Laverne T, Larson Craig Prescott Ariz Don Weyant Conrad Ruth Larson George O. Larson Fire & Wind Grinnell Mutual Laitheran Hutch Mrs Airport News Grinnell Mutual Insurance Mutual Premaria Cony Grinpal Karl Miller Clermont Nnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Onl, Sono Ake Clermont, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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