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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1967
Page
7
St. Peter's Catholic Church schedules Mass on Friday, Saturday 8:30 am, and Sunday at 7 and 9 am. Attendees are reminded to observe parish attendance and service times.
West Clermont Night Circle at East Clermont meets with Pastor Roger W. Peterson presiding. Aug events include Circle at 2 p.m. and a Thursday worship service at 8:50 a.m. Hostesses and local members, including Mrs. Roger Amundsen and Mrs. Eugene Ruse, assist. A church gathering features readings, prayers, and birthday offerings. fourteen members attend and adjourn with prayers.
A damaged notice notes Mrs. Glen Schive published in Ropes about a car with 1912 license plates seen on a Clermont street. No photograph accompanied the item, but the vehicle is believed to be a Jackson and may help readers identify local owners.
A daughter named Joan Marie was born at Decorah Hospital weighing 15 ounces. She joins a sister and brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Phillip Rinken of Cresco and Mr and Mrs John Kelly of Castalia.
Rickson underwent surgery at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin. He is listed as patient in room 252.
The tax bill passage sparks debate with Lt Governor Fulton questioning haste and Senator Rigler faulting features while Purdue professor Papke defends it as a balanced package. The bill raises rates 2 to 8 percent, expands levies to more services, taxes beer and cigarettes, and alters corporate and income tax framework.
Parishioners of St. Peter's Church thank Clermont Elgin and nearby communities for help during Larrabee Days. General Committee and locals praised for making the celebration a success and for hospitality. Des Moines, Iowa resident Mrs Perry H McDonald extends gratitude for care and prayers after hospital stay.
Citizens of Clermont urged by Community Club members to demand every solicitor and peddler show a Blue Card Permit before doing business. The system, created to shield townspeople from questionable traders, requires a questionnaire and review by Clermont businessmen to decide if a solicitor earns patronage. The aim is protection, not hindrance to legitimate sales.
The 32nd annual Miller reunion was held Sunday July 30 at the Baptist Church in Elgin with a noon picnic. Fifty eight attended. oldest alumna Mrs Metta Krueger of Elgin. youngest Steven Hoefler of Cedar Falls. The Samuel Lamb family from Milwaukee traveled the greatest distance, with relatives from Milwaukee Des Moines Cedar Falls Fayette Buffalo Center Elgin and Clermont. The afternoon featured visiting and group singing.
The unit will meet Tuesday August 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the Legion hall with Mrs Aulgar Paulson as host. Mrs Wayne Flack will review the National News. Dues are payable now.
Statement asks anyone who gave items to the Larraber headquarters to pick them up promptly from Mrs. John Gass at her home. The notice thanks readers for cooperation.
Names drawn for Bucks prizes include Olivia Olson not present earning 50 dollars, Marvin Larsen present with 10 dollars, Otto Wolf present 10 dollars, and Thomas Davis present 10 dollars. Next Saturday August 5 a drawing offers 60 dollars and three 10 dollar prizes.
Country Cousins held its 4-H Achievement Show last Saturday at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Liann Gunderson welcomed attendees as members performed the 4-H song and June Anderson reported on the State 4-H Convention. Demonstrations covered melting salads and an address review featured five girls.
The 17th annual Monroe reunion was held Sunday at Lion's City Park with 45 attendees for a noon picnic. Three marriages and three births were noted during the year. farthest travelers were AIC and Mrs Norris Walvatne and family home on leave from Weisbaden, Germany. The eldest present was Gust Reuber and the youngest was six week old Sheldon Todd. The 1968 planning committee includes Mrs Ardian Kleppe and local organizers. The reunion is set for Klocks Island Fayette on the last Sunday of July.
Robert Mott stars in a first musical at the Barn Theater's 1267 season, drawing acclaim as one of the most popular performances. A Clermont-born actor, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mott Sr and appears among the featured performers.
A correction notes that the half hour of organ music before the service was shared by Mrs. Lucian Appelman and Kathy Meier age 13. Kathy alternated with Mrs Appelman on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Kathy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier.
The Presbyterian congregations of Wadena and Volga led a Sunday service at the old Presbyterian Church with a large crowd. Local Historical Society members attended and guests came from Postville, Elgin, West Union, and the two churches. The Appreciation Days guest book is nearly full.
Clermont Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs Franz Appelman's home with Mrs I C Jerde assisting. Fourteen members attended as Mrs Bess Blake presided. Seven guests were present. birthday songs honored Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Will Nelson. Librarian thanked Mrs J H Moore for a donation of The Death of a President and Leon Grichenow for five children's books. Louis Olson gave the program reading Why the Flag Flies Over Our Farm and Getting To Know You from the Christian Herald on integration.
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save this week were Mrs. Rose Anderson Mrs. Harold Triem Janice Nims Mrs. Walter German Sr and Mrs. Sophie Vasby.
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