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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
8
Brownie Troop No 361 met at the Legion Hall Thursday after noon after school. Each girl received her Brownie pin. For crafts, marshmallow pixies were made. Kathy Gass was hostess with Mary Schott to host next meeting at the Legion Hall.
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps announced this week include Emma Olson and Eneckson plus Olson and Follett families. Guests at Castalia home of James Hangartner were Mr and Mrs Orlan Tapue and families. Lost Nation guests included Herman Ihns and family for Sunday dinner with Clarence Tatro.
The Playground Equipment Fund received multiple donations this week from local businesses and individuals. Donors include Farmers S ings Bank, Leo's U-Save, Cler mont Implement Co, Larson Roofing Co, Ladies Aid Society, Clermont-Hardway Clermont Cooperative, Mrs. Sophie Pullout and family, Krueger Insurance Agency, Crow Brug Stu, Pringles Place, Gerner’s Cafe, Stummes Grocery, Flucks-Cler mont Cafe, Nelson Pioneer Seeds, Ser Club, Herman Jolson, Lev Orth, Art Amundson, Harry Helgerson, Ray Lottsgard, Enoch, Mark, Ho & FH Distributing Co, Evelyn Mott, and Mra Stace Sinclair Station. More donations will be published as they come in.
A group of Girl Scouts toured Otts Flower Shop in April. They were shown how dyes are made and how flowers are arranged. The visit included demonstrations and compliments from nearby spectators, with plans for a future event at Delite.
Monona hosts junior high track meets while Decorah and Oelwein also stage events at 4:00 et. Teams Sout Valhox Ik participate alongside local schools in a busy afternoon of meets across the region.
Sincere thanks from Mr and Mrs Laver Schwencfus for neighbors and gifts and presence. Appreciation expressed for thoughtful cards, favors, and greetings during a difficult time.
The Favene County Convention of the Federated Women's clubs was held at Trinity Lavern Church in Hawkeye on Friday April 7. History and Travel Club of Hawkeye hosted with Clermont members Mrs William Nelson Jr and Mrs Henry Follett attending. Clermont clubs earned awards including superior, excellent ratings, and multiple state and local recognitions for community programs reading and public affairs. Sub Women of the Year honors went to Mrs Louis T Olson, Mrs LaVerne Swenson, and Mrs William Nelson Jr as the program featured music by local groups and guest speaker Arthur Senior.
The East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday April 6 at the East Clermont Church. Hostesses were Mdms. Ole Reierson Gerhard Halverson Andrew Wattrud Merrit Gunderson and Arthur Helgerson. Devotions were led by Pastor Roger Peterson with Luke 10 1 2. Letters from Mrs Emma Gunderson and the Lutheran Social Service of Iowa were read. A box of over 40 cloth articles was sent to New Guinea Missions. Soap donations for Viet Nam were sought. Mrs Irene Speete was nominated as delegate to Decorah Conference ALCW meeting at Luther College on April 24. The group voted to send $15 for the offering and the Decorah Conference ALCW will donate to a girls school in Taswan. Mrs Merril Gunderson reported on the Clermont Community Promotion meeting. A bake sale at Clermont was approved to benefit the Taswan cause. $3 was approved to each congregations youth attending Bible camp. Hymn Peace Like a River was sung and Bible study He Is The Bread of Life discussed. Report of Evangelism Conference given by Pastor Peterson. Birthday card to Phyllis Engebretson Len Territory New Guinea and birthday offerings by several members were noted. Meeting closed with prayers.
Clermont hosts July 22 23 Larrabee Appreciation Days honoring Gov William Larrabee and family. The two day program recreates 19th century life with historical costumes town decorations and entertainment. Montauk the Larrabee home atop a hill will be opened to public when arrangements allow for visitation.
The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 was held Monday April 10 at the Legion Hall with 16 members present. Minutes were read and approved. A motion to pay 15 toward a refrigerator was carried with the Auxiliary to cover the balance. The commander formed the Nominating Committee with Howard Johnson Truman Paulson and Robert Skelton. John Halverson and John Stankovic were tasked to arrange a deer supper and an auxiliary joint meeting next month. Steve Kittleson was approved to attend Boys State. The meeting ended in regular form.
Allen Krueger of Clermont was called into service and left for Des Moines Tuesday. His shop is closed with no definite reopening plans. IN MEMORIAM Larry Flack is remembered by family as they travel on ahead. Messages say we are not alone. Sadly missed by Mom Dad David and Luann.
Mrs Rose Wells Gutcher obituary notes her death March 30 at age RE and funeral April 3 at Holy Name Church West Union. She is survived by three sons Chris Warsaw MO Clayton Red Bluffs CA and Gerald Clermont. three daughters Neva Arend Waterloo Wilma Mrs Bert Tate Ardmore OK Roseanna Mrs J L Aston Ardmore OK. sister Geneva Wells Clermont. brothers Lee Wells Clermont John Wells Camanche IA. ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial at Gods Acres Clermont with Muehlathalers in charge. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support and memorials to the family.
Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its April business meeting at Valley High School on April 6. The session was conducted by president Gertrude McDonnell with hostesses Mildred Moore and Cath erine Klaus, both of Clermont, assisting.
Former Clermont residents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Scheel, now at 109 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, will be honored at an open house on Sunday, April 23, at the Municipal Utilities Community Room in Cedar Falls for their golden wedding anniversary. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Neilson of Indianola. Relatives include Mr. and Mrs. William Scheel of Hacienda Heights, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Scheel of Inglewood, California. Call between 2 and 5 p.m.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet at Louise Bilden's home Friday April 14. Roll call prompts residents to discuss How To Improve Our Farm Cite. A flower and bulb exchange will be held during the gathering.
Attendances at East and West Clermont Lutheran services and activities are listed by date. Key items include Sunday worship at 10 am and 11 am, Sunray School sessions, Luther League, Bethel Series, choir practices, and conference events for April and June led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson.
St Peter's Catholic Church schedules Sunday liturgy with sung portions and confession times on Saturdays at 8:30 am and afternoon slots at 4 and 8 pm, detailing confessions before services and weekend observances.
Mrs. Laura Olson entertained the Riverside Club on Monday April 10 with ten members and two guests, Mrs. Richard Osterhus and Mrs. Ruth Brorby. A $2.00 donation to Cancer Drive was voted. Contests awarded prizes to Lavilla Rowland, Louis A Olson, Richard Osterhus, and Ruth Brorby. Door prize won by Louis A Olson. Next meeting at Ruth Larson's home.
The West Clermont ALCW met at the church Wednesday afternoon April 5 at 2 00. Delegates for the Decorah spring convention on April 24 were Mrs Duane Kamp and Mrs Jerry Backer. A 25 offering was approved for the convention. A refreshment stand was planned for Larrabee Days July 22 and 23.
The Bucks drawing listed entries No 1 S100 for Mrs Millard Nelson Jr not present No 2 Merril Gunderson not present No 3 Mrs Otto Wolff not present and No 4 Knute Solheim not present The drawing Saturday will offer $199 $70 $10 and $10.
Mr and Mrs Jack McCan Johnny and Sandra and Mrs Martha McCan visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Phil Steffens in Dubuque.
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