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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
7
Henderson Prairie 4 H Club met at a home on October 19 with members including Lyle Marilyn and Stenley Anderson present. The "Toll girl" was listed as Favorite Halloween item.
Mrs M H Moore served as resource person for the foreign language group at the Clayton County Institute in Elkader last Tuesday. Kiosa's Riverside D X Station reports a very large attendance at their opening. Free butter was given, along with AV bicycle, rifle, sadiq, and a coffee maker. They appreciate everyone's cooperation in making the opening a success. Mrs Ruth Larson and Mrs John Yauslin and children visited in the Martin Anderson home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roger Kist and Mrs Florence Kist of Milwaukee spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. L T Olson got his limit of bass Friday, the largest weighing 3 pounds. Mrs Lena Wenger and Mrs Edwin Krueger spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Clara Krueger. Mr and Mrs George Larson and Lyle spent Sunday afternoon in the Frank Hogan home at Me-
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs.Lee Palmer’s home on Thursday Oct 22 with Mrs. Aldora Anderson leading devotions Sixteen members shared their most frightening travel experiences The group plans to adopt a foreign student and voted $10 to the United Fund Officers will decide on the fundraiser and next meeting will be at Mrs Lyle Gunderson with a silent auction and slides and movies on Nassau
The Birthday Club held a birthday party for Mrs. Arthur Olson and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson at the Bergeson home on Friday afternoon October 23. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Olson, Mrs. Emma Olson, Mrs. Ole Amundson, Mrs. Nels Iverson, Mrs. John Erickson, Mrs. Ruth Starkey, Mrs. Alma Nelson, Mrs. Ezra Rowland, Mrs. Gus Miller, Mrs. Mary Olson, Mrs. Evelyn Olson, Mrs. Leo Griebenow, Miss Andine Vasbey, Mrs. John Barnhoure, Mrs. Merla Alderson, Mrs. Donald Cowell and Mrs. Elmer T. Nelson. Visitors later at the William Butikofer home included Lois Pulfer, Marilyn Plies ter, Harold Taft and Charles Swanson of Oelwein.
Twenty one Commercial Club members dined at the cafe Monday night Oct 10 and met at the Legion hall. They discussed an ice skating rink on the ball diamond and sending a Clermont Elgin committee to Ames to push hard surfacing of the road in 1900. Mayor Nelson reported talks with the States Aeronautics Commissioner about a lighted runway at the airport. The annual membership drive nears completion.
Mr and Mrs Almer L Nelson were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home and an Open House at West Clermont Lutheran Church from 2 to 6 pm. About 40 guests attended the home dinner and many relatives and friends joined the church reception with a three tier cake and yellow rose bud theme.
The Appelman Sorghum Mill ended its season on Oct 16 after a smooth run beginning Sept 9 with only three days of downtime. Nine workers operated mill and six were hired for harvest. About 8,000 gallons of sorghum were produced this year averaging 200 gallons per acre. Visitors from multiple states toured the mill. Family social notes follow.
Roger Olson was honored on his seventh birthday with a home party. Friends and family attended, including Cornelia Baker, Jerry Thorson, Eddie Schneider, Jack Seitz, Larry Lofisgard, Dickie Osterhus, Roger Helgerson, Terry Hulbert, Bruce Anderson, Brian Amundson, and several Olson family members. Lunch was served by Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Charles Schlein.
Clarence Kittleson and Mrs Len Simek flew to Hot Springs Ark in a Cessna last Wednesday returning the next day Mrs Simek will come home Oct 29 Neil Sanderman of Waukon is hangering a Cessna 170 on Clermont flying field There are seven planes on the field now Frank Kraft Dale Upham and Alden Finch flew a Cessna 175 to La Fayette Ind to attend the Iowa Purdue football game
Mary Lennon spent Tuesday afternoon at the Vernon Anderson residence, visiting with the family and spending time in their home setting.
The Methodist Church, led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers, lists activities this week: Thursday choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Friday district mission institute at Colesburg at 7:45 p.m. Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday quarterly conference with Rev. James P. Gable presiding.
Lester Lease is pastor at Gospel Message Church. Morning worship begins at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service is at 9 00 p m. A welcome to all attendees.
Sunday Mass is at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Confessions are on Saturday 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. LaNora Shipton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shipton and Steven visited in the Joe Shipton home in Monticello Sunday.
A list of guests visited the John Gass home for Sunday dinner including Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell and Doyle, Mrs. Flossie Gass, and Roy Torson. Nearby events included a Confirmation dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wander for daughter Linda with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Schweinerus and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Relerson among others.
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