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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1963
Page
7
M H Moore to attend a meeting of the Representative Council, a five year term for new council members, involving school administration at Des Moines. The article notes Moore was recently reelected to the council.
Mr and Mrs Roy Swerigon entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday the 20th for their daughter Carol. Present were Mrs Olaf Berg, Mr and Mrs Ore Be and Howes, Arne Swenson, Paul F Humphrey and his wife, Millard and John Statfenhagen, John Charles West Union, and Richard Griebenow at their home.
Fragment from a Clermont Iowa ad outlines chiropractic aims to restore normal function ease pain relax stress and return to a healthy carefree life. Open Wednesday with hours 8 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to 8:30 pm.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins posts a weekly schedule including worship at 9 a.m. and study sessions. Prayer and Bible study gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, with a study course at 2:00 p.m. October 25 at Mrs. Clarence Tatro’s home. Family night appears on Sunday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Eve ning worship hours run each evening from 7:00 to 9:00. Operation Evangelism events are set for October 22 and 24 in Fayette.
Members of the Tre-Org Federated Club toured Oelwein on Thursday visiting Hub City Bakery Oelwein Daily Register and the radio station. Attending were John Gass Sylvan Taylor Alan Seabrooke Paul Humphrey Kenneth Amundson Donald Cowell Galen Mack Weldon Orth LaVerne Swenson Rowland Hackmann and Mrs Gary Gilson a former member. They finished with coffee at Mrs Gary Gilson's home.
The wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bergeson occurred Tuesday evening at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Scott Butikofer, nephew of the bridge room, attended the guest books while Mrs. Eugene Butikofer served and Eugene Butikofer acted as dining room host. Kitchen helpers included Mrs. Merle Alderson, Mrs. John Barnhouse, Mrs. Gussie Miller, and Karen Alderson. The Bergesons departed for Augusta Georgia on Wednesday morning as he reports to Fort Gordon on October 2.
A Friday afternoon birthday party celebrated Donna and Debbie Humphrey at a family gathering. Guests included Reee Griebenow, Leon, Mrs. Alan Seabrooke, Jill, Timmy, Mrs. Roger Peterson, Miri, K ari and Kent, and Mrs. Weldon Orth, Bradley, Jeff, and Kim.
A drawing by Bucks called Mrs. Joe Lerch of Elgin for 120 dollars at Saturday’s event. she was absent. Next week’s prize rises to 160 dollars. Attendees October 1 at Harpers Ferry included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frautschy Oscar Thompson Mrs. George Paulson and Clarica Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christianson. Mrs. Floyd Bergeson was a rottee guest of Mrs. Milton Eide in West Union Thursday afternoon.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan-Olson Unit No. 376 met Tuesday evening at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Paul Humphry as hostess. A note from 4th District President Mrs. Eugene Davis of New Hampton was read, thanking the unit for its invitation to the county meeting. A letter from Postville theatre managers described a show running October 24 to 30. Members were urged to assist the Child Welfare drive. shoes for a assigned girl were noted, valued at 55 pounds. A cookie committee, comprising Mrs. Fred Cline, Chim., Mrs. Dolores Bennett, and Mrs. Reuben Butikofer, was formed to send items to the Annie Wittenmyer home in Davenport. Mrs. Humphrey read an article from the Legion magazine on Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Elliott Olson entertained at a 500 card party Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Guyer Mr and Mrs Paul Enjegerdes Miss Go Hucbasr Postville Mr and Mrs John Guyer Fort Ord Oklahoma and many Guyers. Women’s high prize went to Mrs John Guyer and low to Mrs Rodney Guyer. Men’s high prize was won by Walter Knutsen and men’s low by Ethan Guyer.
Mr and Mrs Ames Olson attended a Thursday luncheon at the Orville Berg home to observe Orville Bergs birthday. In the evening guests included Mr and Mrs Arvey Berg Mr and Mrs Richard Friederich Mr and Mrs Leo Foels Mr and Mrs Raymond Friederich Mr and Mrs Leslie Kleppe Mr and Mrs Lester Friederich Mr and Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr and Jacob Friederich Sr.
East and West Clermont Lutheran Churches held Laymen's Sunday with lay members sharing in worship. Messages were presented by Wayne Amundson Clarence Amundson Norris Reierson of the East Church and Lloyd Anderson Alan Seabrooke Aubrey Guyer of the West Church. Scripture readings were given by Roger Berg Eugene Thorson Oliver Larson of the East Church and Arnold Guyer Arthur Amundson Lee Palmer of the West Church.
Local social page lists residents and visitors including Pvt Gary J Woll Fort Jackson South Carolina and Edith Hendy Long Beach California joining Millard Nelson's dinner. Afternoon visitors included Mrs Roy Swen and Mrs Ernie Fossan plus Glen Shave Billy. Evening hosts included Joe Wander and Don Stevenson Cedar Rapids with multiple families from Decorah Holmen Wis Swisher and surrounding areas.
A shower for Gloria Hyde and bride-to-be Gloria Hyde was hosted by Mrs. Woodrow Hyde of Clermont on October 12. Guests from Clermont Hawkeye Fayette Wadena and Elgin attended with gifts and lunch served. The couple, Gloria Hyde daughter of Laverne Hyde and Duane Barker son of Robert Barker, plan to wed November 2 at West Clermont Lutheran Church.
Southeast and west locations list church events led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson. Oct events include Sr. Choir parish Brotherhood and ALCW Bible studies, Sunday worship at 11, Sunday school at 10, midweek confirmations, Luther League, and a Decorah Conference ALCW workshop plus leaders’ meeting. Obvious social notices follow with neighbors and birthday celebrations.
Legal notice states Clermont Iowa holds regular town election Tuesday November 5 1963 at Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Five councilmen one mayor and one treasurer to be elected. Incumbents Burkard Riegel Richard Griebenow Glen Nygaard Allen Johnson Orlan Tague mayor Will J Nelson and treasurer Elmer Olson seek re election. Election judges are Mrs Burkard Riegel Mrs Glen Nygaard and Warren Harrington with clerks Mrs Orjan Tague and Geo Durscher Town Clerk Clermont Iowa.
The Rev. Robert Peterson officiated at an 8 p.m. October 10 double ring wedding for Elsie Marie Wede and Burdette J. Sebastian. The couple, from Castalia and Postville respectively, will live in Pringle's apartment. Sebastian is employed at Hygnade Food Products in Postville and served six months in the Army Reserve at Fort Riley, Kansas.
The Ladies Bridge Club held a 6:30 dinner at the Burkard Riegel residence on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. Delmar King ery and Mrs. Al Baechier. High score went to Mrs. Riegel with second to Mrs. Bess Blake.
In Postville Mrs Ben Frautschy entered the Postville Community Hospital Wednesday for major surgery Saturday afternoon. Mrs Eugene Butikofer and boys and Mrs Floyd Bergeson visited in the Mrs Bertha Heystena home Wednesday after.
The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Post 376 was held Oct 14 with 28 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. It was reported that 39 attended the supper at Betty's Cafe before the meeting. Oscar Thompson reported that 54 members have paid up to date. It was decided to have a pancake supper at a later date.
Grand Meadow Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Nelson Jr. on Friday October 18. The gathering opened with a song and scripture. A program featured pictures from the 4-H exchange trip to Canada shown by Mrs. Almer Almundson.
The Women’s Service Club met October 15 at Mrs. Herbert Martin’s home. Songs were sung, poems read by Mrs. Ferber Martin and Mrs. ee Th erson, bingo played, a thank you card from West and East Agathy evan Church read. Meeting closed as usual. Next gathering at Mrs. Will Burrow’s home on November 19.
Local celebration lists winners including Henry Thompson and Mrs Henry Thompson, Win Burrow and Mrs Harveys, Mrs Herbert Dummenmany and Olivia Olson. Families Will Burrow and Dick attended. The gathering was hosted Sunday evening at L. D. Kinsel residence in Fayette.
A Clermont area bridal shower for Joan Gerner hosted by Mrs Lyle Mabb and Joyce at the home of Mrs Robert Skelton on Sunday October six featured many attendees and gift givers from Clermont and Waterloo. Joan Gerner, daughter of Nor bert Gerner, is set to wed Michael Joyce on October twenty six at St Vincent de Paul Church in San Francisco.
The second study of southeast Asia will be on October 25 at Mrs Clarence Tatro s home in Clemons. All ladies are urged to attend.
Andine Vasby appeared as a dinner guest to Mrs Sophie Vasby, sharing an informal evening with the household. The gathering highlighted hospitality and social ties within the community.
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