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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1965
Page
7
Bond stamps given away this week at Leo's U Save Store named winners Mrs Arnold Guyer Barry Yauslin Joe Leehy Mrs Harry Gunderson and Emil Schneider in a local free stamp drawing event.
Worship service at Clermont Methodist Church led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins at 8 45 a m on Thursday April 22. Ephesians Study meets at Elgin church at 7 30 p m Sunday April 25 and reception for new members occurs during worship. Senior fellowship meets at the Elgin church at 7 30 p m.
The Clermont Lutheran Churches schedule features Pastor Roger W. Peterson guiding services on April 22 and 25. Activities include Sunday school at 10 am, worship, and youth confirmations on Friday and Saturday with Jr and Sr groups.
Irene Elizabeth Horan was born March 24, 1905 in Clermont and died April 13 at 9:30 p.m. in Waterloo at 650 Kern Street after Parkinsons complications. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Marys Church in Waterloo with Msgr Claussen. burial in Clermont at St Peters Cemetery. Survived by husband Raymond M Paulson four brothers and a sister. preceded by parents and one sister. She taught rural schools and was active in St Marys and the Catholic Foresters. Funeral home O Keefe and Towns handled arrangements.
A fragmented notice lists several prize allocations from a Saturday drawing. Entries include No. 1 for 109 bucks with Mrs. Finnegan absent, No. 2 for 20 bucks with George Paulson involved, No. 3 for 4 ducks with Lanesuchsinger present, and Milo Anderson noted. A future draw is teased for 8 p.m. with multiple prizes of 100, 20, and 10 bucks.
Delmer Kingery home hosts visits as James Cook, a former Clermont Jr High English teacher, and Irene Olson join Easter company. Henry Kittleson and Irene Olson among guests with Clarence Kittleson family. Kenneth and Clarence Amundson, Ole Amundson hosts. Galen Mack family joins Victor Mack home in Waverly.
Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 held its regular monthly meeting Monday April 12 with 16 members present. Commander Amundson presided and minutes were approved. Memorial Day services were discussed for this year and will be finalized next meeting. Richard Paulson was chosen to attend Boys State by written ballot. Lunch was served by Howard Johnson.
Mrs. Wayne Gilson reports $215.50 was raised by Clermont workers for the town Cancer Drive. She thanks all contributors and workers for making the drive a success.
The Woodland Study Club met April 13 at Mrs. Duane Kamp home. Fifteen members shared planned spring home improvements. The 25th anniversary year features an July 11 anniversary picnic invite. A donation to the summer recreation committee was approved. Program by Mrs. Jack Dibble and Mrs. Lawrence Walvaine reviewed Of Such Is The Kingdom by L. C. Sheppard. Walvaine read Easter poems. Next meeting at Mrs. Vernon Anderson's home.
Over the past week Mr and Mrs Phil Steffins hosted visitors including Ray Steffins Randalia Mrs Hen Wedo Springville and Mr and Mrs David Jacobin with the Leo Riegel clan Chris and Craig from Horicon Wis spending Easter at the Burk ard Riegel home. On Sunday guests at the Ames Dison home included the Calvin Penz family Rochester Mrs Franklin Olson Waterloo Mrs Jamily Amundson and Mr and Mrs Howard Kluss Monona Mrs Olivia Olson the Oliver Larson and Lavern Larson families and Mr and Mrs Donald Hoth Karen Olson and David Frieden. Monday at the Ames Olson home the Calvin Pens family Rochester and Mrs Oliver Larson with Len ee and Mrs Lavern Larson and Barbara also visited.
Larry Wayne Flack born April 1948 in Waukon died April 14, 1965 at 16 from an auto accident. Junior at Valley Community Schools, member of Science Club and Explorer Scouts. Survived by parents, sister LuAnn, brother David, and several grandparents and relatives. Funeral April 17 at Monona Methodist Church. burial in Clermont.
Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Chrystal were Easter Sunday dinner guests in the Burnal Anderson home of Postville. Mr and Mrs William Wede and Mr and Mrs Ben Wede of Springville were callers Sunday forenoon in the Burdette Sebastian home. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard were Mr and Mrs Dan Flores Teddy Nanette and Jean of Storm Lake and Mrs Isabelle Nelson.
The Am. Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olsson Unit No 375 met at the Legion Hall with 13 members present. Members discussed clothing for a supply shell valued at 10 dollars, progress on a knife fundraising project yielding 43.25, cookie drives for the Soldiers Home and Veterans Hospital, a 5 dollar donation to Radio Free Europe, and plans for May 1 Spring Conference in Manchester.
On Sunday evening April 11 Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Sebastian hosted a 1st birthday party for daughter Michele Lynn. Grandparents Victor Sebastian of Postville and William Wede attended, with others visiting in local homes over the Easter weekend.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met after school at the Legion hall with hostesses Linda Lofts gard Linda and Lolita Luch singer. Seventeen members answered roll call with my favorite bird. They made 100 Easter greeting cards 26 Easter chickens and 72 bunny napkin rings. Five dollars was given to the Little League baseball fund. Roberta Paulson and Patty Mitts were appointed to buy a gift for their assigned child. Ballots for Junior Jury were completed. Patty Mitts led a program on Poppies. Next meeting features a mother daughter tea on May 12.
Richard Paulson, son of Mr and Mrs Truman Paulson, a Valley High School junior, was chosen by Sheehan Olson Legion Post No 375 to represent the group at Boys State in Des Moines during the first week of June.
Mary Circle of the West Clermont Lutheran ALCW met on Wednesday afternoon April 14 at the home of Mrs. Harry Yauslin with leader Mrs. James Henderson. Eleven members attended. Inga Larson led the Bible study. Birthday offerings were given by Inga Larson Laura Olson James Henderson and Mrs. Wm Nelson Jr. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Christopher Keith Aanes infant son of Mr and Mrs Keith Aanes baptized Saturday afternoon at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Peterson officiating Sponsors Mrs Richard Clark shape Island Oma Calif and Mr Merle Clark Connie Bear from Minneapolis arrived home for Easter vacation to visit her parents Clarence and Mrs Bear
The West Clermont Evening Circles met at the church on Thursday April 15. Rachel Circle led by Agnes Biden gathered with 11 members. Esther Circle led by Clarence Ruckdasher gathered with 15 members. Bible studies were given by Lawrence Kohis, Flossie Gass, and Floyd Bergeson. Birthday offerings were collected from several members. Visitors hosted at the home of Enoch K Mork included Laura Olson Alan Seabrooke Jill Tim Mrs Nels Gilbert and Lucian Appelman.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance says it will continue to emphasize quality customer service despite public focus on lower auto insurance rates. Officials insist service is paramount, with agents offering fire and windstorm coverage while prioritizing policyholder needs and reasonable handling of claims.
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