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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1962
Page
7
Pvt W Havenstrite earns an excellent rating in an Army test at Fort Leimard Wood Missouri. A 1956 graduate of Clermont High School, he stands among noted trainees in the unit.
An article by Dr Donald R Milhy from Clermont Iowa explains the liver as a key filter for the body. It describes bilious symptoms from liver dysfunction and how the liver processes poisons, sugars, fats, and glycogen.
Miss Elley Thies daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Thies of Clermont wed Joseph Guyer of Elgin in Cedar Rapids. Attendants were Rodney and Ethan Guyer best man and attendant. Reception in church basement hosted by Arlys Bemiss and Shirley Rainey Cedar Rapids. Cake by Kay Kula. Couple to reside on Guyer farm. bride staff at Witwer Cedar Rapids. groom farms with father.
The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly party Thursday afternoon, April 12, at Mrs. Elmer Olson's home. Guests enjoyed visiting and bingo followed by a picnic lunch. Emma Olson attended as a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer attended Confirmation at the Waukon Church and were dinner guests at Verle Palmer's home in honor of Rochelle. Roxanne and Leslie Amundson visited the Alan Seabrooke home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Marlene spent Friday evening at Millard Nelson Jr. home.
Regular meeting presided by Mayor Wil J Nelson. Minutes from prior meeting read. Payments listed for dump, fire dept, bank charges, utilities, stamps, payroll. Adjourned. Special session April 18 1962 with straw vote on sewerage system viability set for April 23 for real estate owners with sewerage assessment. No compensation for voting party.
Parish schedule lists Pastor John P Ehrenlokken and services at West and East Churches. Events include Holy Communion, junior choirs, Good Friday community service, confirmation class, Easter Sunday festival service, Sunday school, processional offering, and West Luther League evenings with nursery resumed during services.
Stamp winners at Leo and Leona's U Save Store included Mrs. Richard Osterhus Mrs. Albert Christianson Mrs. George Nickels Elgin George Solheim Ossian and Leslie Anderson Castalia in the recent week long event at the store led by local shoppers.
Clarence Kittelson was selected on Saturday for 200 dollars but was absent. A second drawing awarded 40 dollars to Frank Nims Jr. Next week the 200 dollar prize will occur again and a second drawing will award 40 dollars if the named person is not present.
Mrs Franz Appelman entertained the Ladies Bridge Club at a 6 30 dinner Thursday evening April 12. Mrs Lorranne Crowe won high score with Mrs Appelman taking second.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening April 10 at Mrs Louis Olson's home with Mrs Roy Swenson as assistant hostess. Nineteen members answered roll call. Minutes and treasurer's report approved. The rehabilitation chair reported gifts bought for three local ladies living at Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Mrs I C Jerdee reported a memorial book for Mrs Harold Bennett. Canteen books go to Mt Pleasant Mental Health Institute. The program featured a Pan American paper by John Halverson. The president announced an event on May 8 at Osage. Hostesses for May are Mrs Robert Skelton and Mrs Walter Follett. Refreshments were served by the hosts.
Calmar hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shipton on Sunday evening while Louis Olson's home welcomed visitors. McNabb Illinois saw Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wander in Ernest Halblieb's home on Tuesday. A group including Allen and Johnson traveled to St. Paul for a hardware show and Allen attended a hardware school in Cedar Falls. Clear Lake's Mrs. C. P. Breheny and Mary joined weekend guests of Len Simek and others in Decorah and in the Robert Mott household. Don Gordon and sons from Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Byron Yauslin. Len Simek visited in Waterloo from Wednesday to Friday and also called on Raymond Paulson.
Property owners subject to proposed sewage system assessments should contact Town Clerk George Durscher to learn their exact amounts. May or Will J. Nelson announced that the straw vote will be held Monday April 29 at the town hall from 8 am to 6 pm, with minutes from the April council meeting noting adherence to straw vote rules.
The East Clermont ALCW gathered Friday April 13 at East Church with hostesses Mrs. Roger Amundson Mrs. Loren Olson Mrs. Ole Reierson Mrs. Orvin Reierson and Mrs. George Frieden. Mrs. Norris Reierson spoke on Christian Education and college outreach while missionary greetings were sent to Mr and Mrs L Tverberg. May is birthday month with offerings by several members and meditation by Mrs. Kenneth Buroden.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T Caspers lists Union Good Friday service at First Baptist Elgin Friday at 1 30 pm. Easter Sunrise at First Baptist Elgin Sunday at 6 00 am with Holy Communion. Easter in Iowa on KOEL at 1 00 pm features Bishop F Gerald Ensley and Simpson College choir.
Eighteen Clermont Two Farm Bureau Homemakers gathered at Mike Finnegan's Friday afternoon. They opened with the Flag pledge and reviewed county meeting minutes. The lesson Outside Cookery is set for April 16 at Fayette Farm Bureau building. Dale Kelly of Interstate Power explained and showed a film Rescue Breathing. Mrs Flaitz led a book report on To Kill a Mockingbird. The president gave a report on European Matoat-4va and a quiz on the ith Bureau. A fitness discussion followed. The next all day meeting on outlook cookery will be at Zee Palmer's home. Pennies for Farm were collected and the meeting closed with the Am Bureau song.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob and Mr and Mrs John Schaer Dorothy and Jean were dinner guests Sunday in the Leon Jacob home for his birthday. Check on new Vicki Vaughn and Toni Todd dresses. Klingman’s 33¢. Mrs Bob Burrow, Tommy and David visited in Cedar Rapids Saturday at William Burrow Jr. home. Archie Schroeder Ken spent Sunday with their daughter and family at Oelwein with Mr and Mrs Alvin Stewart Kevin and Craig. Ivan Anderson of Elgin visited Sunday evening with Will Burrow.
Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mil lard Nelson Jr s home. Fourteen members answered roll with favorite recipes and a guest Mrs Harry Fraitz attended. The group voted two dollars to the Hester Seals Drive and heard readings by Mrs Lawrence Walvatne and Mrs Amy Hovland. Contests awarded prizes to four members as others visited area homes later in the week.
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