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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1962

Page

9

Birthday Club Luncheon Held by Mrs Olson

On Tuesday evening September 18 the Birthday Club met for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Louia Olson. Guests included Mrs. Beas Blake who received no gift, with Mrs. Blake noted as second high and Mrs. Appelman as holder of high score. The event honored Mire and Mrs Blake amid mentions of local families and dinner guests later in Elgin.

Louia Olson Mire Beas Blake Appelman Mia Bode Séte Bess Blake Mrs. Blake

St Peters Bell Rings Angelus at Daily Mass

The bronze bell weighs about 2400 pounds and rings in E flat at St Peter’s Catholic Church. Donated by Gov William Larrabee, it was cast in 1883 by J G Stuckstede and Bros. The church was rebuilt after a 1913 tornado, preserving the bell tower. The parish marked its centennial in 1960.

St. Peter's Catholic Church St. Peter’s Church J. G. Stuckstede and Bros William Larrabee Clermont St. Peter’s

Private Sale Of Berg Household Goods In September

The private sale of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Berg's household goods will be at their home on Saturday September 29 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Items include a Maytag washer rockers vanity dresser chest of drawers buffet dining table kitchen table and four chairs bed springs and mattress with many other items listed. Andine Vasby was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Olson on Sunday for Mrs. Olson's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Gilbert spent Wednesday with Mrs. Gena Anderson.

Olaf Berg Andine Vasby Jesse Olson Olson

Obituary of George F. Wells in St Peters Church

George Francis Wells born January 5 1876 in Wadena died September 10 at Postville Hospital. Funeral at St Peters Catholic Church September 21 with Fr Joseph Sullivan officiating. Survived by son Harold E Wells three sisters and three brothers. Military rites by American Legion Post 375 Clermont. Card of thanks from Harold E Wells and Geneva Wells.

George Francis Wells St. Peters Catholic Church Joseph Sullivan Mr. Wells Wadena Postville Hospital Joseph Jo- Mich Geneva Wells Harold E. Wells Council Bluffs American Legion

Posture and spine health by Dr Donald Murphy

Dr Donald Murphy explains how posture is governed by back muscles and spinal alignment. He notes that pelvic tilt and scoliosis disrupt balance and that regular exams help detect defects in children and adults, stressing that normal health depends on a healthy spine.

Donald RB Donald BR. Murphy Y. Chiropractor Clermont Iowa Phane

Return from Trip to Montana

Mrs. Beulah Lubke, Mrs. Ruth Starkey and Mrs. Myrtle Learn returned Sunday from a two week visit with their brother Lester Anderson and family at Lavina Montana. The group toured the Red Lodge Cooke City Highway Bear Tooth Mountains and visited Mrs Jennie Hendershott Drummond Livingston Montana. They were met in La Crosse Wisconsin by Mrs Phyllis Skeen and son Brian and Richard Paulson who spent the weekend with Mrs Skeen's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Max Lubke. All were lunch guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lubke.

Beulah Lubke Ruth Starkey Myrtle Learn Lester Anderson Lavina Mont Red Lodge Cooke City Bear Tooth Mountains Jennie Hendershott Drummond Livingston la Crosse Wisc Phyllis Skeen Brian Richard Paulson

Harrington at Clear Lake Increases Ri Avia Days

Harrington faces Oel ee at Clear Lake for a series of days as part of the regional schedule. The event showcases local teams and seasonal matchups with plans announced by officials.

Harrington Oelee Aley Clear Lake

Mr Ed Burt Birthday Celebration Hosts Guests

Mr Ed Burt celebrated his birthday with guests Wednesday evening at the Burt home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Stone of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Emmet Protextor of Sanborn Iowa and Mr and Mrs Leonard Larson of Ossian. Stone and Protextor are Burt’s sisters in law and Larson is a daughter. Stone stayed overnight and Protextor stayed at Larson’s home Thursday.

Leo Stone Chicago Emmet Protextor Sanborn Iowa Leonard Larson Ossian Ed Burt Stone Mrs. Protextor Burt Larson

Two Moves Maude In Clermont Farm Transfers

Mr and Mrs Norman Lieran and family moved from Gunder to the house vacated by the Orths on the Hubert Cummings farm. Maude moved in Clermont with Mr and Mik Weldon Orth Bradley and Jeffrey also relocated from the Hubert Cummings farm to Mrs Al ma Nelson hefiit.

Mik Weldon Orth Bradley Jeffrey Hubert Cummings Alma Nelson Hefiit Norman Lieran End Gunder Orth

Hospital News Briefs From Readers Affected Hospitals

Mrs Karl Miller is a medical patient at Park Hospital in Mason City. Selmer Erickson had surgery at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids. Mrs Theo Loftizard is a patient at Scholtz Hospital in Waterloo.

Karl Miller Park Hospital Mason City Selmer Erickson St. Larke’s Hospital St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Theo, Loftizard Scholtz Hospital Waterloo

Airport News: Farm Progress Show Trips by Clarence Kittelson

Clarence Kittelson made five trips to the farm progress show at Blairs town on the prior Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Attending with him were James Anderson and Mr and Mrs Charles Deering. On Friday he took John Kittelson of Postville to Springfield Missouri on business and returned the following Saturday.

Clarence Kittelson Blairstown James Anderson Charles Deering Kittelson John Kittelson Postville Springfield

Des Moines guests honor Olson and Schneider families

Carolyn Olson and Karen Schneider of Des Moines were weekend guests of Mrs. Evelyn Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schneider.

Carolyn Olson Karen Schneider Des Moines Evelyn Olson Emil Schneider

Open House at St Peter's Church Marks 125th Archdiocese Anniversary

Open house will be held in all archdiocese parishes on October 7 from 2 to 5 pm to mark the 125th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque and the opening of the 2nd Vatican Council on October 11. The event invites people to become acquainted with the Catholic Church and its furnishings, with no religious service conducted.

Archdiocese of Dubuque

Will Show New Fords Friday

Fred T. Cline Motor Co at Clermont displays 1983 Fords and invites the public to inspect Americas liveliest most carefree cars this Friday.

Fred T. Cline Motor Co Clermont America

Weekend trip to Wisconsin points of interest with Hutchinson group

Regina Simek and Ruth Gibson with Mrs. BR Harrington from Oelwein traveled for a weekend to Wisconsin visiting Dellson Friday and Saturday. They had dinner with Bess Tschantz and Mary Kiester in Madison and Mendota Hospital area. Sunday they went to New Glarus and Swiss Chalet then supper with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hutchinson before returning Sunday evening.

Leo. Hutchinson

Jr Lutherans Hold Annual Banquet at East Clermont Church

The Junior Lutherans held their annual banquet for their parents on Thursday evening September 20 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Devotions were led by Inga Hamson. welcome by Patty Amundson. responses by Mrs Milford Olson. songs by Gwen Karen Olson Patty Amundson and Inga Hansen. mission field presented by Grades 6 and 7. Grade 5 sang Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling. Grade 4 sang Jesus Loves The Little Children. Grades 2 and 3 read by Mrs Oliver Larson. lessons explained by Mrs Kenneth Blockhus. During candle light service Pastor Kronlokken installed officers for the coming year: Patty Amundson president Inga Hanson vice president Karen Olson secretary Gwen Olson treasurer.

Oliver Larson Kenneth Blockhus Kronlokken Patty Amundson Inga Hanson Karen Olson Gwen Olson Treas

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U Save Store

Stamp winners last week at Leo and Leona's U Save store were Mrs Leland Probert Mrs Otto Vasby Mrs Emil Schnei der Mrs Lavern larson and Edna Miller.

Leo and Leona U- Save Leland Probert Otto Vasby Emil Schneider Lavern Larson Edna Miller

End of Month Sale at Moore's of Elgin

End of month sale advertised at Moore's of Elgin. The notice highlights promotional pricing on merchandise, urging shoppers to visit the store before the discount period ends. Limited details available from the readable text.

Moore's of Elgin

Church Circle Met With Mrs M Larson

Mrs M C Larson entertained the Bethel Eaves Church of West Union members on Wednesday evening. Mrs Gerald Ukena led the Bible Study and devotions. Mrs Alice Layton presented a program on the King Quong Home at Los Gatos California, a home for emotionally disturbed children sponsored by the Board of National Missions.

M. C. Larson Bethel Eaves Church of West Union Gerald Ukena Alice Layton Los Gatos Calif Board of National Missions

Service Club Meeting at Mrs. Belschner’s Arlington Home

The Women’s Service Club gathered at Mrs. Ida Belschner’s Arlington residence on a Tuesday afternoon to discuss spring planting. Eleven members reported on new flowers, the gathering concluded with prayer and table grace, followed by a picnic lunch.

Women’s Service Club Ida Belschner Arlington Belschner

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Meeting Notice

The annual Clermont Township Farm Bureau meeting is set for Friday September 28 at 7 30 PM in the Legion hall. A picnic supper will follow.

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Legion Hall

Methodist Church announces Sunday worship and youth rally

The Pastor Donald T. Caspers leads a Sunday service at 8 45 am followed by a 2 30 pm youth rally at Grace Methodist Church in Oelwein as part of the sub district events.

Donald T. Caspers Oelwein Grace Methodist

Rummage Sale At West Clermont Lutheran Church

Rummage sale scheduled at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Friday and Saturday September 28 and 29. Friday will feature a bake sale and bazaar with coffee and donuts served.

West Clermont Lutheran Church

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