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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
7
Fragmentary note shows Awad Club meeting with hostesses Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Ga. Members presided, Counity Convention discussed, state meeting at Waterloo on April 14. Members voted on abidted a year and attendance noted.
Claude Eugene Gress, born in Fayette County, died March 29 at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union at age 82. Survived by a widow and six children, the family expresses gratitude to Rev. Meyer, Dr. Burnham, Woods organist Agnes Bilden, soloist Mrs. Willet Miller, pallbearers, the Women’s Service Club, neighbors and friends for their support.
On Saturday afternoon March 28 Mrs Ruby Yauslin won eighty dollars and was present to claim the prize. On April 4 Clarence Brainard won forty dollars but failed to claim eighty dollars from the prior drawing, while Mrs Dick Griebe appeared as a caller from the Alan Seabrooke residence.
Thirteen Phi Chapter members met at West Union Public Library on Thursday April 2. Hostesses were Mrs Doran Meyer of West Union and Mrs Marion Moore of Clermont. Two grants in aid were voted for fifty dollars split between two senior teacher trainees and Grace Meyer aid to a senior student at Upper Iowa University. Officer nominations elected Neihie ag oer lge largaret ett isi y-pres Gertrude Modora Independence Wepres Blanche Ashby Fayette recording sec Luella Burns Independence corresponding sec Alta Dickson West Union treasurer Dorothy Harrington Del Wein parliamentarian Bess Orae eat eig tithe. Founders Day celebration noon luncheon at Colgrove Hall Fayette with Mrs Wesley Ashby and Grace Meyer in charge. Clermont attendee: Mrs M H Moore.
The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Louis Olson's home on March 25 with Mrs. Ernest Peterson opening with scripture. Eight members shared spring signs, nine cans of juice were donated to Good Samaritan Home for Easter, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Gilson, and Mrs. Peterson. A visitor, Mrs. Wayne Gilson, attended. next gathering is April 22 at Mrs. Olson's ROT. Lunch was served.
Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor hosted the Supper Club on Saturday evening with 500 games. John Gass won high in men s, Leo Orth low, ladies high to Mrs John Gass, and Mrs Leland Probert ladies low. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Follett, Mr and Mrs Leo Orth, Mr and Mrs Leland Probert, Mr and Mrs John Gass, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohls.
Methodist Church announces worship at 8 45 a m and Vacation Church School Institute to be held at Elkader starting Wednesday April 8 with Pastor Lee Roy Collins leading services and activities.
The Sheehan Olson Post American Legion schedules a regular meeting on Monday evening April 13 at the Legion hall. Commander requests good attendance from members.
East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday April 2 with hostesses Mrs Norman Amundson Mrs Glen Reierson Mrs Merrill Gunderson Mrs Alphie Thorson and Mrs Wm Bacon Devotions led by Mrs Oliver Larson Bible study by Mrs Ames Olson heading by Mrs Orville Berg The group will serve the FFA banquet at the church on Saturday April 4 Mrs Helmer Lyng reported on clothing sent to New Guinea Members were asked to bring four dozen cookies for the Decorah Conference Convention April 27 Thank you notes from Mrs Alphie Thorson and Astrid Kimball An invitation accepted to visit Eldorado ALCW On May 14 Birthday offerings were given by several members Degorah Bloomington Prairie guests from Bloomington Prairie Minn were dinner and supper guests Sunday at the Julianoe home Degorah
Mrs. Clara Gress, 78, died Sunday at Fayette nursing home. Survivors include two sons, three daughters, and two sisters. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at West Clermont Lutheran Church, with Burham and Wood Funeral Home of West Union in charge. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, one brother, and one sister.
The regular ALCW meeting held on Wednesday April 1 lists Circle members Ruth ag Thestesses Mesdhmés Martin Anderson Thelmér Helgerson Lyle Guyer Tillie Johnson Lawrence Guyer Louis Olson and Leo Griebenow. An sale day is planned for Friday April 24. The Athletic Banquet is set for April 20 with Circles Sarah Rachel and Mary in charge. Convention delegates elected were Mrs Roy Tatro and Mrs Vernon Anderson. The program includes a skit What College to Choose by Mesdames Lenora Shipton and Wayne Shipton a vocal duet How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds by Mesdames Arthur and Harry Amundson accompanied by Mrs Richard Neumann and the skit Prayer is for Today by a group of ladies.
The Clermont Comets 4-H Club met at the home of Ed and Mike McNeil on March 3 at 3 00 pm. Twenty three members answered the roll call about favorite pro basketball teams. Project enrollment sheets were distributed and a three member committee was named to explore a skating party within the next month.
The Fayette County American Legion Auxiliary held its Spring Conference on Thursday April 2 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Registration opened at 11 30 with the Clermont unit hosting and performances by Clermont junior officers and others. Notable guests included district and department officers, and officers announced for 1964 85 with Irene Radloff as President and Madge Murray as Secretary Treasurer.
Anne Kristen Schelin, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Schelin of Excelsior Minnesota, was baptized Sunday at Minnetonka Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Wayne Olson of Edina. A dinner at the Schelin home followed with Elmer Olson Roger John Schelin Wayne Olson Nancy and Mark in attendance.
Mrs Merrill Gunderson and Joan visited Saturday with Carol Ann Gunderson and the Wallace Gray family at Cedar Rapids. Mrs Irene Olson went to Postville Friday evening where she will send about ten care a being for their.
The Fourth District Juniors of American Legion Auxiliary met at Guttenberg on Saturday April 4. District Chair Bernice Olim of Lawler presided at 9:30 pm. Ten juniors and three adults attended. Among participants were Roberta and Sonja Paulson, Patty and Judy Mitts, Margaret and Schott, Kathy Meier, Junanne Bakeaiona, Olson, and Elaine vin Oleh Sis. Twenty five seniors registered. The group won five firsts and six seconds in display contests plus door prize. Various age-class categories for paper crafts, handwork, and essays were awarded top placements.
The Clermont Lutheran Churches list confirmand times for East and West groups in April. Jr and Sr Confirmation services occur on multiple dates including April 9 and April 11. Worship and Sunday school services are set for Sundays with choir and Bible study sessions midweek.
The Busy Beavers 4 H Club conducted its March session with Kaye Loftsgard presiding and Marie Cummings leading the pledge. Twenty seven members responded to roll call with a milk diet cue as Evelyn Thiele of Elkader attended as guest.
Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375 will be held Tuesday afternoon April 14 at 2 00 p m. at the home of Mrs Henry Follett. Bring your original prayer type written and signed by the original writer and your Golden Mike ballots. Good attendance urged and note the afternoon meeting.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet Friday at 1 30 at Mrs LaVerne Swenson s home. The program focuses on World Understanding with safety slides and a carlier film to be shown. Wives of new members are invited.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Olsors and sons of Fayette and Aman da Buroden were callers during the past week in the James Taylor home to visit with Henry Olson.
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