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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1967
Page
8
The Young Women's Club met at Mrs Arnold Guye's home on April 11. Members answered roll call with a sign of spring and discussed a rummage sale in May. Guest speaker Mrs Lorraine Crowe spoke on Larrabee Days. Mrs Roger Boleyn, program chair, conducted a Treasure Hunt. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Sundays feature sung liturgy and a 10 a m reminder, Saturdays offer a 4 30 am sung service. Confessions are at 4 and p m with CCD classes following.
Parish notices from East and West Clermont list services and events: Pastor Roger W. Peterson leads services April 20 7 30 p.m. and April 23 11 a.m. Sunday School. 8th grade conference April 21 3 59 p.m. at West Clermont. 7th and 6th grade conferences April 22 9 a.m.. choir events and Bethel Series April 19. circle meetings led by Mrs Merle Clark and Mrs La Verne Swenson around April 26. worship, supper, and Sunday School outlines noted with community gatherings among Je Lutherans.
Mr. and Mrs. Knut Sethenny of Clermont celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house at the Richard Osterhus home on Sunday, April 30 from dawn to 3 pm. All are welcome.
Neighbors hosted a picnic supper Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hensbreck after they purchased the Duane Kamp farm and moved in this spring. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Kamp, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dibble, and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson.
Mrs M H Moore hosted the Bridge Club Monday evening with a 6:30 dinner. Guest Mrs Kate Hitch and members Mrs Bess Blake Mrs Franz Appelman Mrs Lorraine Crowe Mrs Fran Hoopman Mrs Alfred Baechler and Mrs Louis T Olson attended. Moore won high score with Blake second.
Local hardware store promotes its ample stock of paint and building materials with a rallying call to customers to visit and use their supplies now for home improvement projects.
The Sheehan Olson Unit 375 American Legion Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting with 15 members present. Minutes were read and approved, treasurer's report accepted, and plans discussed for Girls State delegation, poppy efforts, a playground fund boost, and contributions to Iowa magazine scholarships. A spring luncheon is set for Hawkeye on April 18, and a refrigerator purchase was noted as shared equipment. Door prize awarded. meeting adjourned after a program on child welfare.
In Clermont this year the Brothers Of The Bush urge men to grow beards for Larrabee Appreciation Days on July 22 and 23. Domestic tensions rise as some buy permits to shave. Retail surveys show shaving supply sales down while ladies facial cream sales rise. A vigilante committee punishes those not presenting a presentable beard by May 1.
The Clemont Red Cross drive raised $162.25. Chairman Mrs Lucian Appelman led helpers Mrs John Bakewell Mrs Lenora Shipton Mrs Don Larson Mrs Frank Woodson Mrs Burkhard Riegel and Mrs Norris Reijerson in collecting the funds.
The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met at Mrs Sylvan Taylor's home with Mrs Roger Amundson as hostess on Monday evening April 3. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and devotions were read. Fourteen members attended including a visiting shut in. A motion to donate $10 to the Playground Equipment Fund was approved. The County Convention was held April 7 at Hawkeye with the president and two delegates in attendance. Mrs LaVerne Swenson was named Club Woman of the Year and given a club gift. An children's story hour was planned for the public library in summer. The by-laws were read by Mrs Roger Peterson. After reciting the Club Collect a film on Project Hope was shown. The next meeting will be May 1 at Mrs Kenneth Amundson's home.
The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet April 24 at the home of Mrs. Elmer Olson with co hostesses Mrs. Gerald Gutcher and Mrs. Howard Boyle. The gathering begins at 7 30 sharp. Birth at Ames of a son to Dr and Mrs William Bockoven born April 16 weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Martin Anvundson. Mr and Mrs Jerry Becker and Mr and Mrs Charles Becker visited Wednesday evening at the Elliott Olson home.
The Fourth District Junior Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Holy Trinity School gym in Protivia on Saturday April 15 with sessions starting at 9 30 and 10 30. Harlan Backhus of Gutten was chairing and delegates heard from Greg Hauer West Union and Mrs John Hopkins Oelwein district leaders on the value of their work. Officers for next year were installed Patti Novatny chair Protovin Barbara Dostal Lawler Debie Utz Calmar treasurer Louise Heving Ossian and Mary Olson Hawkeye. Clermont juniors showcased talent and three first prizes plus a second were earned in the activities contest with state competition in Des Moines in July implied. Osage invited Clermont to host the 1968 conference. Attendees included Clermont juniors and Sr members.
Drawings held Saturday afternoon named Bucks winners: No 1 received 100 dollars, Mrs M J Finnegan not present. No 2 70 dollars Clarica Paulson present. No 3 10 dollars Floyd Bergeson present. No 4 10 dollars Mrs William E Miller not present. Next week 100, 20, 10 and 10 dollars. Drawing between 8:30 and 9:00 p m Saturday night April 22.
The Woodland Study Club met April 11 at Mrs Art Nelsons home with twelve members and one guest Mrs Douglas Appelman present. The group sang America and closed with The More We Get Together after devotions. Contests conducted by Mrs Amy Hovland and Mrs Gen V Larson awarded prizes to several members.
In Hospital Bobby Rear, the twin son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Rear, is a patient in West Union Hospital. He was taken there Friday evening with a broken arm after tipping over while riding a bicycle.
Winners of Gold Bond stamps at Leo's U Save this week include Mrs LaVerne Hyde Frank Nims Jr Mrs Gilbert Anderson Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Jack Dibble.
Robert Mott of Clermont is named lead in Caligula at Upper Iowa College Fayette. Barry Alexander announces cast for the school year’s biggest drama, with performances May 25 to 27 on campus. The play adapts themes from films including The Fall of the Roman Empire Sparatacus The Robe Cleopatra and Sodom and Gomorrah. Robert is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mott.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Appel welcomed a daughter named Sarah Ann born April 13 at Postville Community Hospital weighing 7 lbs 5 oz. Grandparents Roy Swenson and Franz Appelman plus Appelman line celebrate first granddaughter for the Appelmans and 12th for the Swensens. Mrs Lorraine Alexander and George Alexander figure among the extended family. In Palmer Memorial Hospital a son Eric Scott arrived April 12 weighing 7 lbs 12 oz, joining four sisters and one brother. Aubrey and Mrs Guyer are among the grandparents. Another daughter Alice Jeanette arrived April 11 at Palmer Memorial Hospital weighing lbs 14 oz, joining three sisters and three brothers. Arthur Matt Sr and Frank Wagner are noted grandparents.
The American Legion Junior Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday, April 12, with Anita and Debbie Skelton as co hosts. Seven teen members attended as a spring flower was shared. The group read a thank you note from Good Samaritan Home in West Union for tray favors. Invitations and a gift for the Mother’s Day Tea on May 10 were planned. Doll and Poppy head bands to be shown at the Spring Conference in Protivin were displayed. Sonja Paulson and Judy Mitts were appointed to buy a gift for a new sponsored child at Woodward Hospital. Meeting closed with the singing of America.
West Clermont Lutheran Church Mary Circle hosted an afternoon coffee at the Old People's Home in Ossian on Wednesday. Members served coffee and trays of homemade cookies to the residents. attendees included Mrs. Carman Swenson, Mrs. Leal Griebenow, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Mrs. Louis Olson, Mrs. Franz Appelman, Mrs. James Henderson, Mrs. Kate Hitch, Esther, a resident, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O Reierson, parents of Mrs. Henderson, also residents.
Girl Scout Troop 314 met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday afternoon with hostess Debbie Skelton. Thirteen members attended and reported on cookie delivery and badge earnings. They plan to continue badge work at the next meeting and note remaining cookie boxes at Mrs Raymond Lofts gard home. Debbie Skelton presented the Gingerbread Boy musical with piano and vocal performances.
LaVern Osterhus son of Mr and Mrs Richard Osterhus returned home Thursday evening from Ft Bragg NC after completing two years in the army Friday evening his parents entertained at a party for him at their home Attending were Mr and Mrs George Solheim family Ossian Mr and Mrs David Solheim and family Decorah Mr and Mrs Donald Solheim Luana Mr and Mrs Myron Hegerson West Union Mr and Mrs Ralph Barness West Union Mrs Wayne Barness West Union Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer Mr and Mrs Knut Solheim Mr and Mrs Ronald Osterhus and Leslie Guyer
Mr and Mrs William Wede mark their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Legion Hall on April 30 from 2 to 4 pm No invitations will be sent All are welcome to attend.
Lois Clark reports new address for Mr Richard Elsworth and Mrs Elsworth at 129 East Arrow Highway Claremont California 91711. The notice records a residence change for the Elsworths with full street address and city.
The Playground Equipment Fund approaches 550 dollars as donors give varied amounts this week. Contributions include 16.09 from Leo Woods and gifts from Dick Gricbenow Karl Miller Tre Ore Club along with multiple individual donors and memorials. The drive should wrap up by next week’s final report. Jeanine Clark visited the Krueger family in Luana.
Brownie Troop No. 351 met Thursday at the Legion Hall with Mary Schott as host. The meeting opened with the Flag Pledge and Brownie promida. The Brownie Gold was collected and placed in the bank. Pins were ordered for several girls. Games included Touch and Tell Sounds Around and a Sniff Test.
A chartered bus trip to the Tulip Festival in Pella on May 11 is planned by the Farm Bureau Women of Clermont and Pleasant Valley Townships. Cost is 6.80 per person with a 5 20 am departure. Contact Mrs James Frieden or Mrs Millard Nelson Jr in Clermont before April 24 if interested.
Card of thanks express gratitude to Clermont merchants and local supporters for sponsoring a Saturday drawing with prizes of 10 and 70 dollars. Floyd Bergeson and Clarice Paulson extend appreciation. The Birthday Club gathered at Evelyn Olson home on Friday with a picnic lunch.
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