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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1964
Page
3
Local residents and visitors gather across Ossian and surrounding towns for family dinners, anniversaries, and a flurry of weekend visits. Notable events include a 30th wedding anniversary observance at Rogers in New Hampton, a Silver Wedding anniversary open house for Lloyd Schweinefus near Ossian, and multiple family gatherings in Ames, Cedar Rapids, and West Union.
The East Clermont ALCW held devotions and a silent auction at the October meeting led by Pastor Peterson. Names elected to the nominating committee include Mrs Wayne Amundson Mrs Alvin Erickson and Mrs Harry Helgerson. Joan Gunderson sang a vocal solo and an eleven-lady skit Call to Order was presented. Birthday offering was given by Mrs Ben Erickson. Offering meditation by Mrs Oliver Larson and the offertory hymn The Churchs One Foundation. Other attendees included weth Br Scenneth Buroden Almer Amin Henry Anderson and Don Lamborn.
Linda Hackmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben Hackmann graduated from Allen Memorial Lutheran School of Nursing Waterloo Friday evening Sept 4 at 8 p m A reception followed at her aunt's home in her honor
Mele and Norman Reinertein address a substantial guest list at 76 Lane Street Waterloo. Attending from area families include the Breitkneyzs of Elgin, Pastor and Mrs Bernard Fritzke, Roepkes, Potter and Hackmann kin, Buckdasher and Rowland families, Sharon and Phillip Johnson, Lavilla Rowland, and Hugo Hackmann with Rachel of West Union.
Clarence Kittle took his son and Mr Mrs Millard Olson to Cedar Rapids airport for a trip to Columbia with Jean and Judy of Decorah joining the flight. The trip details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs Ray Schara of Castalia entertained a coffee party Thursday afternoon at her home. Attendees included Mrs Martin Anderson, Mrs Gilbert Anderson, Mrs Clarence Kittle, Mrs Virgil Granneman, Mrs Earl Kloster, Mrs Oliver Schweinerus, Mrs Paul Merrie, Mrs Harlan Stee, Mrs Wayne Schweine rus, Mrs Kermit Anfingson, and Mrs Tom Waters.
Mya Charles Kohls was guest of honor at a China Shower hosted Friday evening at Mrs. Robert Burrow’s home assisted by Mrs. Weldon Orth and Mrs. Leo Woods. Present were Mesdames John Gass Elmer Lawrence Kohls Dennis Bear Levi Moirkken Carmen St Eliott Olson LaVerne Lloyd Meier Orlan Tague William Nelson Jr.
A glossed notice lists attendees including Al Seabrooke and Reuben Steffing among Greensgl residents with others such as Karla Schnidt Bob Robbing and Sherene. the passage notes gifts shared and the attendance of several women, followed by a lunch served by hostesses.
Mrs. Donald Johnson of Shela at East Okoboji is mentioned among relatives of five generations. Leroy Frow’s Farmington area farm reports an adopted baby raccoon thriving alongside seven week old kittens. Sunflower prizewinner Anna Machacek of Walker grows a 14 inch diameter bloom weighing about five and a quarter pounds.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bakewell and family spent Saturday to Monday in St. Louis visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Pat Reardon and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miles. They also drove to Bellville Illinois to see the Shrine of Lady of the Snows. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Meier and family attended a picnic dinner Sunday at Spook Cave. The report ends with a note of a Labor Day gathering involving Dean Hays of Jefferson.
A weekend camping trip gathered several local residents including Mrs. Dennis Olson and others from Falls, Pine, and nearby areas, sharing outdoor activities and fellowship.
The Clermont Lutheran Church lists junior and senior choir schedules at 7:30 p m with Jr and Sr Lutherans. Luther League officers meeting is planned. A Bible Study leaders meeting is set for Monday September 14 at 1 30 p m.
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