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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1962

Page

7

Birth notices from Cedar Rapids feature several families

A girl was born Friday April 6 at St Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids to Mrs Sexton formerly Joan Denige daughter of Mr and Mrs Walt Follett and Mr and Mrs Jack Sexton of CedaridA Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilcox of Oquanyka IL and the Nelson home Enoch Nelson home is referenced with the Sexton family in this birth notice

Patehte Ani Herbert’ Wilcox Oquanvyka Tminois Walter Follett Jack Sexton Cederida St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Visitors Call On Weir Area Friends

A brief social note records Mr and Mrs Emil Lassig and Mr and Mrs Will Probert of Wadena spending a few days with relatives and visiting Wednesday evening at the Guy Probert residence.

Emil Lassig Will Probert Wadena Guy Probert

Healthy Stomach Explained by Dr Murphy in Chiropractic Series

Dr Donald Murphy explains that stomach problems stem from weak vital energy and disrupted nerve delivery. Spinel adjustments restore nerve communication, enabling the stomach muscles to function properly and improve health. The series promotes scientific chiropractic and notes his Clermont Iowa office and phone.

Donald R. Murphy Clermont Iowa

April 3 Meeting of Clermont Study Club Report

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday April 3 with Mrs Ebme Olson. Members received citations for interest shown in legislation second place in the year book and awards on Woman's Status in International Affairs and Excellence in home fire department work. The club voted contributions to Dinner for Waifs. Next meeting April two at 8 pm with New Younkers Advertising to a peak. Mrs M H Moore presented A Letter from Peking. Books reviewed include Summer of Pride A Bargain with God Edge of Sadness and Blose This House. Towels hemmed by blind Town women will be ordered at April meeting.

Clermont Study Club Younkers M. H. Moore Ty Peat Bank Peking Elizabeth Savage God Thomas , Savage Nota Lofts

St Ann's Circle Meeting at Carlin Home

Mae Carlin hosted St. Ann's Circle on Tuesday evening April 3. Mrs. Donald Murphy reported on the quarry and Rosary meeting. Mrs. Ed Meier led the program reading items from the St Ann's de Beaupre magazine. Refreshments were served.

Mae Carlin St. Ann’s Donald Murphy Ed Meier St. Ann’s de Beaupre

New Home Project for Bakewells in Clermont

Sray Work begins on Vine Street site for John and Mrs Bakewell. One story house 34 by 50 feet with full basement breezeway and garage. Contracts awarded to Howard Russler West Union Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co for building materials blueprints Olson and Olson for masonry Clermont Hardware for wiring heating plumbing and eavespouting. Vernt Engle Sher man Nursery to provide landscaping and nursery stock. Completion aimed for August move in.

John Bakewell Vine Street Clermont Howard Russler West Union Burgess - Dugstad Lbr. Co Olson and Olson Clermont Hardware Vernt Engle Sherman Nursery

Evening meeting of A L C W at West Clermont Church

The Eve Division of the AJL CW held its monthly meeting at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Thursday evening April 5. Hostesses were Mrs James Helgerson and Mrs Lee Palmer. Mrs Weldon Orth and Agnes Bilden led the lesson. Several hymns were sung. Committees were appointed for the bake sale shopping and sewing booths with Mrs John Gess Mrs Donald Cowell and Mrs LaVerme Swenson in charge.

AJL. C. CW West Clermont Lutheran Church James Helgerson Lee Palmer Weldon Orth Agnes Bilden Pub.chm John Gess Donald Cowell LaVerme Swenson

Clermont Council Rejects Sewer Resolution in 1862 Meeting

In Clermont Iowa on April 5 1862 Mayor Will J. Nelson presided as council considered a Proposed Resolution of Necessity for sewer improvements. Report on financing methods and owner costs was given by Carleton Bey Bond Co. Objections were registered and a special session failed to pass the resolution with three fourths required.

Clermont Iowa Will J. Nelson Griebenow Johnson Noone Riegel Nygaard Carleton Bey Bond Co Tague Nygaard Riegel Johnson & Riegel Nygaard & Tague Geo. Durscher

Clermont Study Club Meeting Highlights April 17

The Clermont Study Club meets April 17 at Mrs. Lorraine Crowe’s home. Dorothy Draper provides a home decorating film. Mrs. Burkard Riegel gives commentary on fifty slides and presents color slides from the Passion Play she photographed during a trip to Oberammergau in Germany.

Clermont Study Club Lorraine Crowe Dorothy Draper Burkard Riegel Riegel Germany

Three Moves Made In This Vicinity

Andine Vasby moved Thursday April 5 to the Millard Nelson Sr. home. Mr and Mrs Robert Skelton and daughters moved to the former Andine Vasby home Saturday after purchasing it. Mr and Mrs Gerald Jacobson and Lisa will move to the apartment vacated by the Robert Skelton family.

Andine Vasby Millard Nelson, Sr Robert Skelton Gerald Jacobson Lisa

Decorah man visits parents over weekend

Dennis Griebenow of Decorah spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow.

Dennis Griebenow Decorah Mrs Richard Griebenow

West Clermont ALCW meets in April with hostesses listed

The West Clermont ALCW held a Wednesday meeting in April with hostesses Mdms Richard Griebellow Henry Amundson Charles Becker Leslie Kleppe and Wm Wede. The treasurer reported Father Son banquet tickets sold and a gift from Mrs Fred Turner along with a thank you card from Mrs Theo Loftsgard were acknowledged. Committees were named for pew chairs bake sale and Easter activities while April focus was Christian Higher Education. Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatro and Ronald joined Sunshine visits at West Union with other Pratt family members as guests.

West Clermont Alcw Mdms Richard Griebellow Henry Amundson Charles Becker Leslie Kleppe Wm. Wede Fred Turner Theo Loftsgard J Amundson Acee Wnitteen Meds Russell Larson Amy Hovland Vernon Anderson Henry Schweinefus Floyd Bergeson Arthur Amundson Mams Gussie Miller Woodrow Hyde Ison Ray Bates Deierson Otto Vasby Willet Miller Lenore Shipton Mrs Laverne Swenn

Mrs Laird Cline in Tractor Accident

Mrs Laird Cline was driving a tractor that overturned Saturday afternoon, pinning her beneath it. She was taken to Postville hospital and then to Rochester, with a broken collarbone and a badly crushed elbow, but listed in good condition.

Laird Cline Postville Hospital Rochester

Homemakers to Meet at Mike Finnegan Home

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers plan a meeting Friday afternoon April 13 at the Mike Finnegan home. Dale Kelly of Interstate Power Co will attend and present a film titled Rescue Breathing.

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Mike Finnegan Dale Kelly Interstate Power Co

Baptism of Ricky Joe Nelson at First Lutheran Church

The Nelson family gathered at Milton Nelson home for the baptism of infant Ricky Joe Nelson in Ossian. Sponsors were Enoch Nelson Judy Feickert and Lloyd Feickert. Guests included Rev and Mrs Thompson and many others from West Union Frankville and nearby towns. Ronald Tatro enlisted in the army after visiting Cedar Rapids.

Thompson West Union Ted Feickert Frankville Anna Walvatne James Olson Lana Enoch Nelson Joe Nelson Gary Dale Denise Sexton Milton Nelson Ricky Joe Nelson First Lutheran Ossian Judy Lloyd Feickert

West Clermont Church Addition Nears Completion

West Clermont Lutheran Church nears completion of a 55000 dollar education and assembly addition. The project includes a new stair tower, heating plant, wiring upgrades, kitchen exhaust, folding partitions, and separate basement access. It adds space for fourteen classes and larger gatherings, with future parking and playground improvements planned.

Votation Church

Elgin Visitors Highlight Sunday Gathering at Emma Anderson Home

Mr and Mrs Ivan Anderson and Mr and Mrs Gene Leh mat with Jeffrey visited Sunday afternoon at Mrs Emma Anderson and Milo in Elgin.

Ivan Anderson Gene Lehmat Jeffrey Elgin Emma Anderson Milo

St Peters Church Masses With Father Sullivan

St Peters Church announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM led by Pastor Fr. Joseph Sullivan with parish services and prayers.

Joseph Sullivan

Clermont Lutheran Parish Holy Week and Services Outline

The Clermont Lutheran Parish presents a schedule for Holy Week and spring activities. West and East churches host services, choirs, Sunday schools, Lenten rites, confirmations, and the East West bake sale with a Zion Lutheran convention noted for ALE Luther League participants.

West East East Alcw East & West West Church West Alcw East Luther League Healy Communion Hoaly Communion Zion Lutheran West Union - Conference Luther League Convention

Clermont Methodist Church Service Schedule Transcription

Clermont Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers holds worship at 8 45 a m on Sunday April 15 and a family night at 6 00 pm as announced in the church notice.

Clermont

Joint club meeting on interior decorating at church

A joint meeting of the Tre Ore Study Club and Town and Country Club will be held at West Clermont Lutheran Church Monday evening April 16 at 7 o'clock. A guest speaker from Younkers will discuss interior decorating.

Tre Ore West Clermont Lutheran Church Younkers

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Donald 8. Murphy Carlin Sray Reid Y ARNE Me Savings Bank Council Proceedings Castalia Addresa Iscfcan West Clermont A.lcw Lyle Gunderson Jerdee Christ Evelyn Olson Iga Larson I. C. Jerdee James Henderson Willett Miller Clarence Tatro Ronald Vern Pratt Thomas Sandra and Denisa Pratt Lawrence Miller Jr Elkader Paul Noggle Ronald Tatro Des Moines Karl Miller Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Fargitual West Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church i St. Peter's Church Clermont Lutheran Parish John D. Kronlokken Clermont Co-operative Burgess-Dugstad Lbr. Co Leslie Anderson Roger Amundson Clarence Kittelson Carmie Peterson Morris Amundson Reuben Steffens Carmen Swenson Charles Deering Co-op
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