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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1960

Page

7

Clermont Study Club Meets for April Meeting

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Jerdee's home on April 12 with seven members answering roll. After the Pledge they recited the club collect. Minutes were read and approved. Mrs. Lucian Appelman was named to the program committee. A County meeting report was given, towels were hemmed by the Blind Women of Iowa, and papers on General Federation Clubwoman and Hawaii were presented.

Clermont Study Club Jerdee Lucian Appelman Iowa Franz Appelman General Federation Louie Olson Hawaii

Woodland Study Club Met April 12 Meeting Notes

Woodland Study Club gathered with 14 members and one guest Clara Peterson. Mrs. Raymond Erhardt chaired the session opening with Abide With Me, readings by the hostess and Clarence Larson plus baby notes. Programs by Mrs. Vernon Anderson on Easter themes, Eve Arden article. Thought for the Day by Mrs. Duane Kamp. contests led by Mrs. George Larson and Mrs. Will Burrow culminating in small prize rounds.

Raymond Erhardt Woodland Study Club Clara Petergon Clarence Larson Baby Vernon Anderson Marion Kirkestue Eve Arden Duane Kamp George Larson Will Burrow Jack Dibble Roy Swenson Vernon Ander

Olson Farm Sold to Neighbor Steffens in 1 April Takeover

L T N Olson sold his farm to Reuben Steffens whose property borders Olson’s to the west. Steffens took possession on April 1 while the Olsons will remain in the house until September.

L. T. N. Olson Reuben Steffens Olson

Clermont Merchants Help Win 40 Bucks Prize

Mrs Marian Kirkestue thanks Clermont merchants for enabling her to win the forty dollar prize on April 16 expressing gratitude for their support in the local event.

Clermont Marian Kirkestue

Mr Guy Mack Receives 47-Year YMCA Service Plaque

Storm Lake resident Mr Guy Mack was honored with a plaque for forty seven years of service in YMCA work. The recognition highlights his long commitment to YMCA programs and community activities.

Guy Mack Storm Lake

Junior High Baseball Starts with About Fifty Players

The Junior High baseball program began Monday with around fifty boys reporting. First game is set for April 20 at Arlington, followed by West Central the next week. Home games likely on the high school diamond. Girls enjoy basketball as they anticipate next year. A historical sketch pageant of American history adorns bulletin boards in room four. Students contributed to showing key events during the presidents’ term. Susan Tatro placed her pin on Vicky Habeger after the spelling contest. Everett Rowland achieved a perfect score on a comprehensive test after 312 words per minute films. Seventh graders and sponsor enjoyed a gym party and sack lunch, then roller skating in Ossian.

Arlington West Central Susan Tatro Vicky Habeger Everett Rowland Ossian

East Clermont Mothers Club Meets in April Gathering

The East Clermont Mothers' Club met Tuesday evening April 12 at the Charles Thorson home with fifteen members present. The meeting opened with a hymn and devotions by Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus based on Exodus 20 8 The Lord's Day. Gifts were to be bought for eight confirmands by Mrs. Oliver Larson and Mrs. Norris Reierson. A guest May 3 at the Orvin Olson home was planned. The group voted to supplement the LCRs gift to the LCR office. The junior choir gown fund shows a surplus. Mrs. Norman Lieran led a program titled When Sunday Comes followed by discussion a hymn and prayers.

East Clermont Charles Thorson Kenneth LCR Norman Lieran

Birthday Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Louis Olson entertained the birthday club Monday evening with a dessert bridge luncheon honoring Mrs. M. H. Moore. Mrs. Bess Blake won high score and Mrs. Franz Appelman was second. Guest included Mrs. James Henderson. Use the want ads regularly.

Louis Olson Birthday Club M. H. Moore Bess Blake Franz Appelman James Henderson

American Legion Post Meeting Plans Memorial Day Events

The Sheehan Olson Post meets with Post 40 and Elgin Post to coordinate junior ball team sponsorship and joint Memorial Day exercises at Valley High School. Crosses funded for gravesites, sick calls update, and Valley Basket Ball Banquet set for April 27 at Valley High. Dale Hoopman to Boys State. trap shoot planned. door prize rolls over to May.

Sheehan-Olson Post Am. Legion Gordon Hoopman Wadena Post 40 Sheehan Olson Elgin Post the Valley High School Lyle Gunderson James Anderson Legion Elmer Trude Gilbert Hanson Veterans Hospital Lloyd Meier Valley High American Legion Clermont Elgin Wadena Dale Hoopman Stanton Halvorson

Births Bring Kevin John Meier To Mercy Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier welcomed a son born Thursday April 14 at Mercy Hospital Delwein. He weighs 8 pounds 2% ounces and is named Kevin John with two sisters Cathy and Lori. A daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Robert Larsen in Iowa City at University Hospitals joins brothers Steven and David. Another daughter born April 13 to Mr and Mrs Ralph House weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and is named Kristine Rena.

Lloyd Meier Mercy Hospital Delwein Kevin John Kevin Cathy Lori Robert Larsen Loyce Erickton Iowa City University Hospitals Steven David Ralph House West Union Kristine Rena Alma Nelson

Olson Penz Wedding at East Clermont Lutheran Church

Sandra Olson and Calvin Penz united in marriage at East Clermont Lutheran Church in a 7:30 Saturday ceremony officiated by Rev. John Kronlokken. The couple will reside on a farm near Rochester, Minnesota after a short wedding trip, with extensive details about attendees and the reception.

East Clermont Lutheran Church Sandra Olson Ames Olson Calvin Penz Carlton Penz Rochester Minn John Kronlokken Sandra Bilden Delores Pugh Huston Anita Olson Karen Olson Janice Penz David Penz Chicago Lowell Howard Penz Curtis Kroening Elliott Olson Oliver Larson Pat Janda Pat Ommen Karen Mogen Harley Dornie Ruthann Mitts Wede In Am Millard Bilden Almer Amundson Ernnest Holt Art Helgerson

Convalescing Mrs Bakke Visited by Olson Family Parents

Mrs. John Bakke, long hospitalized in Decorah, returned to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson to convalesce at home. Thursday visitors included Carman Swenson and Mrs. Clarence Kittleson with John and Linda, stopping by Mrs. William Nelson Jr. and the Dean Shupp family from Bedford Indiana to visit at Martin Anderson's home.

Oran Shipton Iowa City Franklin Shipton Waukegan John Shipton Franklin Abbotts Laboratories Chicago Homer Jensen Des Moines Gussie Miller Leo Woods John Bakke Decorah Hospital Elmer Olson Carman Swenson Clarence Kittleson John Linda William Nelson, Jr Dean Shupp

Beverly Oelberg Honored At Bridal Shower

A bridal shower for Beverly Oelberg was held at the home of Mrs. Edwin Krueger on Tuesday evening April 12. Relatives and friends enjoyed contests, gifts, and lunch, with Mrs. Krueger and assistants hosting.

Edwin Krueger Beverly Oelberg

Jackpot Drawing Named Mrs Marion Kir kestue Saturday

The jackpot drawing named Mrs Marion Kir kestue who was present and received 40 bucks. Easter weekend guests and local social visits followed with numerous family and friends listed from Millard Swenson to Gates Business College student Barbara Anderson and Luther College student Sandra Bilden.

Marion Kirkestue Sylvan Taylor And Walter Schutte Orlan Tague Tony Tracy Tommy Jess Taylor Jim Taylor Bonnie Paul Miene Postville James Anderson Ames Olson Carlton Penz H. A. Schindel H. J. Penz David Penz Lowell Fenz Howard Janice Penz Delores Pugh Pat Omen Pat Janda Karen Mogen Curtis Kroening Howard Kluss LaVerne Larson Emily Amundson Sandra Olson Calvin Penz Margaret Sheehy Cedar Rapids Nell Sheehy Barbara Anderson Vernon Anderson Gates Business College Bath Orville Berg Roger Marvin Oliver Larson Sandra Bilden Luther College Decorah Millard Bilden Millard Nelson

Clermont Lutheran Parish Convention and Services Schedule

Parish notices announce Pastor Krondokken and delegates attending the ELC closing convention April 19 to 21 in Minneapolis and the Am erican Lutheran Church Constituting Convention starting April 22. Almer Amundson to represent the Decorah conference. Radio TV coverage urged. Child welfare and mission society events listed with times and locations across West Union and surrounding churches.

John D. Krondokken ELC Minneapolis American Lutheran Church Almer Amundson Decorah Mission Society Millicent Haugebak West Lutheran Welfare Society Lutheran Children's Home Zion Lutheran Church West Union East Church West Church

Easter Holiday Gatherings Reach Across Iowa and Minnesota

A broad group from Oak Park Illinois Decorah Iowa St Paul Minnesota and Cedar Rapids Iowa spent the Easter holidays with Elmer and Emma Olson. Family members joined for Sunday dinner at the Burnell Anderson home including Martin Anderson Chrystal Dean Shupp Gerry Dwaine Jef frey Don Koenig Otto Fischer and Don Anderson with Bunell Anderson and family visiting Saturday evening.

Wayne Olson Mark Oak Park Luther Tostengard Decorah Charles Behrlin St. Paul Minn Elmer Olson Emma Olson Eva Cedar Rapids Burnell Anderson Martin Anderson Chrystal Dean Shupp Dwaine

Weekend Masses and Confessions Schedule

Masses are scheduled for 8:00 and 10:00 with confessions on Saturday evening at 8:00 and 9:00. The article notes church events and service times for the upcoming weekend.

Gospel Message Church Announces Sunday Service Time

Gospel Message Church invites all to Sunday worship and evangelistic service led by Pastor Lester Lease at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Gospel Message Church Lester Lease All Ar Welcome

Methodist Church Service Schedule with Caspers

The Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers holds a worship service on Sunday April 24 at 8 45 a m. Members gather for a morning service led by Pastor Caspers with worship to begin at 8 45 a m.

Donald T. Caspers

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Mothers Club Farmers Savings Bank MDE Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Klingman’s Len Simek Louise Miller Mike Jeff Christie Thoma Th eGlyer Hansen Tom Ron Mai Reuben Svendsen Lawler Verni Engle John Bakewell Ed Burt Charles Waterloo New Hampton Dale Reeves Long Beach Calif Alta Reeves Olson-Penz Arlene Eisermann Paul Kirtewaky Millard Reache Becky Palmer Becky Tim- Merman Sonja Paulson Judy Mitts Karen Seitz Julie Amundson Vickie Wright Susan Kron Iokken Sharon James Wanda Osterhus Sandra Larson Becky Larson Jack Walker Russell Larson Donald David Gutcher Denise van Stone Jews State University At Ames Gerald Gutcher Millard Nelson, Sr John Neilson Millard Nelson, Jr Paul Kiriewsky Clermont Lutheran Parish Washington Prairie Church West Luther League Aus of Russia Clermont Co-operative St Peter’ S Church Sullivan Fayette County
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