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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

9

Cedar Rapids Club Members Tour Local Sites

Neighborhood Study Club members and friends took a Friday bus trip to Cedar Rapids visiting Quaker Oats Plant Sanitary Dairy Mason library Cedar Rapids Gazette office Beaver Park Zoo and Lindale Piazza shopping center. The group included Mesdames Bockenstedt Howe MicheI Olson Helgerson Frieden Olson Hulbert Trapp Smale Reisner Nesvik Quamme Wolfs Dinner Peterson Smale and others.

Ite Rrs Bee Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Sanitary Dairy Masonde Library Clarence Nesvik Ruth Berties Claraeft Henry Stelzmiller Harold Maurer Elver’ Anderson Herbert Gcholbréck Richard Senner Anna Quamme Lea Wolfs Dinner -Peterson Arthur Smale

Study Club Tour Visits Cedar Memorial and Colonies

Ten members of the Tre Ore Junior Study Club toured the Mausoleum at Cedar Memorial Park and the Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids on a Tuesday, September 19, then dined at the Amana Colonies 70x' Yoke Inn. Other notes mention clothing at Klingman’s Elgin and busier social details including thank yous and address updates.

Tre Ore Cedar Memorial Park Masonic Library Cedar Rapids Klingman’s Elgin

Shower for Elisha Ann Kronlokken

The East Clermont ALCW held a shower for Elisha Ann Kronlokken infant daughter of Pastor and Mrs. John Kronlokken on Thursday September 21. Hymns were sung and devotions shared. Gifts were opened by Mrs Kronlokken. Cookies and coffee followed with afternoon visiting.

East Clermont A. L. C. W Elisha Ann John Kronlokken Alma Hanson Bona Thorson Elaine Lehan Hazel Olson

Service Club Meeting and Social Plans Noted

The Service Club met at Lena Anderson's on September 19. Guests and members discussed summer travels, minutes were approved, and poems were read. The group planned an October meeting at Mabel Anderson's and lunch at Betty's cafe. Several members and spouses visited friends and attended events in Independence and Waterloo. Gwendolyn Baechler enrolled in beauty culture school in Des Moines.

Lena Anderson Nora Nelson Florence Martin Mabel Burrow Myrtle Schweinerus Mabel Anderson Betty Gwendolyn Baechler American School of Beauty Culture Des Moines

Clermont Lutheran Parish Event Schedule and News

The Clermont Lutheran parish led by Pastor John D Kronlokken outlines weekly services and activities at East and West churches including youth choir, confirmation classes, and women’s auxiliary meetings. It notes Kronlokken’s upcoming speak at First Lutheran in Greenville for a 75th anniversary and the Washington Prairie Church meeting on October 1 with the delegates.

Kronlokken First Lutheran Church Réenville Minn Washington Prairie Church Decorah Church Council East Luther West Church Council West A.L.C.W Herb Martin Albert Halverson Millard Nelson, Sr Nels Gilbert Wm. Mueller Roy Swenson Lawrence Guy

World-wide Communion Sunday observes at Clermont church

Sunday services at 9 45 a m include the Sacrament of The Lord's Supper in observance of World-wide Communion Sunday. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at St. Pauls Elgin at 7 30 p m. Monday features Woman's Society of Christian Service at Mrs Clifton Pringle home with Mrs Lois Fritz assisting. Local social and visiting notes follow with names and places including Des Moines Anson Priest home Waukon Arlington and Red Wing shoes advertised by Klingman's

Methodist Youth Fellowship St. Paul’s Elgin Woman's Society of Christian Sanvice Clifton Pringle Lois Fritz Gerald Gutcher

Thies-Crawford Wedding Friday at Cedar Rapids

Barbara Thies daughter of Clermont hosts Norman Crawford son of Quasqueton in a Friday evening ceremony at First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Rev T A Youngquist officiates with family and a few friends present The couple will reside at 203 B Ave Hiawatha.

Barbara Thies Louis Thies Clermont Norman Crawford Wilbur Crawford Quasqueton Cedar Rapids T. A. Youngquist Betty Bennett Elgin Donald Carruthers Coggan Danny Thies Dennis Crawford Hiawatha Kenneth Suckow Robert Burrow Tommy David

Marine completes teletype operators course at Pendleton

Marine Pfe. David A. Helgerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Helgerson of Postville, completed an eight week teletype operators course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The program covered naval communications procedures and teletype functions in the Naval system. Address: Pfe. D. A. Helgerson 1939356 UNIT 820 Replacement STAGING Bn M C B Camp Pendleton Calif.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Calif Marine Pfe David A. Helgerson Arthur Helgerson Postville Naval Communications D. A. Helgerson M. C. B. Camp Pendleton

Bucks Drawing Winner Named at Saturday Event

Albert Schultz attended the drawing when his name was called for a $160 prize. This week the draw offers 40 bucks in the contest.

Albert Schultz

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Social Visits

Mrs Louis Olson hosted the Bridge Club at a 6 30 dinner Friday with guest Mrs Willet Miller. High score went to Mrs M H Moore and second high to Mrs Bess Blake. Several visitors were noted including Elmer Olson Rogers Wharram Wander Griebenow Levi and others during a busy week of calls and visits around Rochester Castalia and Vernon Anderson homes. Peter Wolf celebrated his birthday.

Louis Olson Bridge Club Willet Miller M. H. Moore Bess Blake

Junior Lutherans Held First Meeting

The Junior Lutherans met at East Clermont Church on Thursday evening Sept 21. The program opened with a hymn, then Dale Jane Dean and Don Bilden sang, followed by a piano solo by Jane Bilden. Mrs Oliver Larson gave a Bible lesson. George Friedens and Oliver Larsons provided lunch. Members prepared favors for the November annual supper.

East Clermont Dale Jane Dean Don Bilden Jane Bilden Oliver Larson George Friedens Oliver Larsons

New Address for Carolyn Olson and Karen Schneider

Carolyn Olson and Karen Schneider have a new address listed as 1817 W Grand, Des Moines 14, Iowa. The notice records their updated residence details for official correspondence.

Carolyn Olson Karen Schneider 1817 W. Grand Des Moines 14 Iowa

Birthday Club Meets Honors Mrs. Bess Blake

The Birthday Club met Monday evening September 18 at the M. H. Moore home honoring Mrs. Bess Blake. The group played bridge with Mrs. Franz Appelman high scorer and Mrs. M. H. Moore second high. Mrs. Blake received a gift from the group.

Birthday Club M. H. Moore Bess Blake Franz Appelman Blake

Almanac notes from ALBA Hosiery Club and local births

Community items note ALBA Hosiery Club inquiry, KLINGMAN'S advert, Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson returning from New York after a five day visit. Anita Olson visited Luther College friends. Birth announcements: son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Schott named Thomas. Eugene born Sunday Sept 17 at West Union hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces.

G. E. Jorgenson New York City Arthur Schott Thomas Eugene West Union Hospital

N F A Convention Draws Six Hundred At Waterloo

The 4th annual state convention of the Natural Food Associates drew about six hundred attendees at the Russell Lamson Hotel in Waterloo. Delegates from the West Union chapter joined state officers elected including Dr. W B D Martin Vinton Glenn Wycnoff Vinton Harlan Stubbs Kalona and Dr R A Zmoos Cedar Rapids Dr Gormly Mt. Vernon and Mrs Mary Harsh Bloomfield. Speakers included Dr Martin Joe Francis Betty Fettit Cathryn Elwood Ernest Hubbeib and others. The meeting closed with a banquet and a future Des Moines site for next year’s gathering.

The Natural Food Associates Russell - Lamson Hotel Waterloo Joe Wander West Union W. BD. Martin Vinton Glenn Wycnoff Harlan Stubbs Kalona R. A. Zmoos Cedar Rapids Gorm McNabb, II Wm. A. Miller Des Moines T. G. Randolph Chicago Pfeiffer Spring Valley New York U. S Bettsville J. Nessle Ohio Tom Lavin Atlanta Atlanta, Textas

Funeral attendance and family visit in Postville

Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Chrystal and Mrs Ber tina Halvorson attended Henry Larson's funeral in Postville on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Burnell Anderson Deda Dennis and David of Postville visited in the Martin Anderson home Sunday evening.

Olivia Olson Richard Olson Ames Olson Harry Stolle, Jr Glen Reierson Joe Wander Keith Jack Dibble Leo Griebenow Leon Vernon Anderson Paul Behn Alvin Behn Esther Ask Selmer Erickson Martin Anderson Chrystal Bertina Halvorson Henry Larson Postville Burnell Anderson Deda, Dennis and David

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Study Lyle Larnon George V Mr. “and ‘Mrs Ewald Lyngans Oclwein Hospital Adrian Larson Gwendolyn Beecher 48Th St Des Moines, Towa Elisha Ann Kronlokken Service Independence Mr. Wander Iown Esther Carlin Erie Pennsylvania Villa Maria College Wesley Newsom Edith Wander NFA Linda Gerene Larson Farmers Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa John D.kronlokken West Church West Charlie Regan Waukon Geo. W. Largon Anson Priest Wm. Belschner Arlington Mrs. Millard Bear Evelyn Olson Gene Ronnie Baker LaVerne Swenson Ricky Weldon Oath Bradley and Jeffery Vernon Olson Mary Olson Elmer Olson Roger Red Wing Klingman's Mildred Dummermuth Jusnita Leo Wolff Quaker Ogts Building Zoo New Shopping Center Harry Guyer Montague Victor Guyer Ray Guyer Birmingham Als M. D. Guyer Mrs Curtis Olson Postville Hospital Harpers Ferry Bucks Holland Moore's Look Magazine Elmer Olson Robert Wharram Stanley George Wander Castalia Clara Peterson Amy Hovland Mrs. Thomas Levi St. Mary’s Rochester Mini John Gass Kathy Lawrence Kohls Debbie Terry Elliott Olson Kevin Ad Gary Gilson Becky Eugene Schori Melbert Meyer Elgin Emmett Mae and Esther Catlin Peter Wolf Alba Hosiery Club Anita Olson Luther College N. F. A. Convention Riverside Material Products Sseasees Suintis Inteste Bill Clermont Co
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