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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

Page

7

East Clermont Jr Lutherans Event Notice

East Clermont Junior Lutherans announce an event in July 18. The notice is brief and reads with partial text indicating a pre feast or preparatory gathering. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

West Clermont ALCW Meeting Summary and Activities

West Clermont ALCW held a regular meeting on Wednesday August 7 with hostesses Mesdameg Jeasviller Gpecatr oopmin Lyle ayer ar ence Bear Robert Burrow and Eugene Butikofer. The group sang There's a Wideness in Gods Mercy Pa Peterson led devotion and discussed Donut Day efforts. Mrs Vernon Anderson reported a banquet table ordered with Gold Bond Books and covers. Members were urged to contribute a free will donation for Daily Day. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Millard Rear. Bible study plans for convention in St Louis were noted. The meeting closed with the theme hymn Jesus Priceless Treasure and the Lord's Prayer.

West Clermont Vernon Anderson Millard Rear Hes Willee ALCW St. Louis

Clermont Church Service and Picnic Announced

Lutheran Parish Pastor Roger Peterson leads a Sunday service at 8 30 a m with a Jr Lutherans picnic at Elka dee Care at noon Other Sunday worship at 10 00 a m Miss Your Meals and sleep but dont miss Moores Discount Sale Klingmans Clothes Shop runs a back to school promotion

Clermont Roger Peterson Basii Elkadee Care Moore Klingmans Clothes Shop

Observes 90th Birthday and Local Club News

The notice records Marion Lind's 90th birthday observance and past events at Fayette County Fair and Clermont Comets meetings. It notes film showings from a Canadian exchange, cattle showing pointers by Leslie Anderson and Arbie Schroeder, a county tournament win marked by signing a baseball, and lunch served by Mrs. Upton amid dairy day discussions.

Schroeder Everett Owland Fayette County Fair Est Union Rowland Clermont Comets Mly Arbie Schroed Oelwein Leslie Anderson Arbie Schroeder

Ladies Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Evening Play

Mrs. M. H. Moore hosted a 6:30 dinner at Bettys Cafe for the Ladies Bridge Club. After dinner, Bridge was played at the Moore home with guests Willet Miller, Mrs. Robert Steele, Cathryn Crowe, Summer Easter, Rochester, and others. High score went to Mrs. Louis for Marzi Elmer Baaler.

M. H. Moore Betty's Moore Willet . Miller Robert Steele Dubuque

Agricultural Demonstration Held in Fayette August 7

The Clermont Comets entered in the junior division by Leon Dibble demonstrated A Blanket for your and earned a blue badge. The Andover suit sample kit for fall is available for selection. Herman Johnson of Wildwood, Illinois, arrived Tuesday to visit Clermont relatives and stay with his sister Mrs. Gilbert Anderson.

Fayette Clermont Comets Leon Dibble Andover Herman Johnson Wildwood Ill Clermont Gilbert Anderson

Gilbertson Golden Wedding Celebrated in East Clermont

Gust and Annie Gilbertson observed their 50th anniversary at East Clermont Church on Sunday Aug 4 relatives and friends gathered. Son Rev Harvey Gilbertson emceed a program with grandchildren. A reception followed hosted by Gilbertson daughters and guests included Mrs Alfred Walterson and other relatives with flowers, cake and cards from well wishers.

Clermont Gust Annie Gilbertson Harvey Gilbertson Jerry Lansing Coral Fort Dodge Percy. Larson Signe Hanson Gilbertson S. Gilbertsons Connie Olson Marlys Johnson Hetty Hill Sandra Johnson Linaa Hill Joanne Carol Gilbertson Gwen Olson Munch Alfred Walterson Fauline Annie Jens Halvorson Gilbertsons

Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meet St Peters

St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in the school building Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs Arthur Matt Sr Mrs M J Finnegan Mrs H H Bodensteiner and Mary Agnes Paulson Newly appointed pastor Rev Thomes Currier opened with a prayer and spoke briefly Members heard about the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women quarterly meeting at Holy Name hall West Union and the inspirational talk by Mary Margaret Angele The group planned a coffee reception for Rev Currier after Mass and discussed family-raising challenges Lunch followed The next meeting is set for Thursday Sept 12 with hostesses listed. Nearby social updates included Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs Donald Brenner Teresa Gregory and Rose Mary of Cedar Rapids and several local households on weekend visits and Sunday dinners.

St. Peter‘s Rosary Society St Peter’s Arthur Matt Sr M. J. Finnegan H. H. Bodensteiner Mary Agnes Paulson Thomes Currier St. Peter's Parish Joseph Leehy Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Holy Name Hall West Union Mary Margaret Angele Currier L. H. Meier George Pape Dale Schissel T Ie William Peters

Engagement Announcement for Marie Led Marie Wede

Mr and Mrs William Wede announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Led Marie to Sebastian, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Stian of Postville. The forthcoming marriage will unite two families in a planned ceremony.

William Wede Marie Burdette Sebastian Victor Stian Postville

St Ann's Circle Meeting Highlights Aug 6

The St Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening August 6 with Kint Bob Ske ion presiding. Sthidsel presented the program titled Pretzels are for Home. Lunch was served by the hostess. The September meeting will be at Arthur Matt's home.

St. Ann’s Kint Bob Ske Ion Premer Presen Ale Sthidsel Arthur Matt

Friends Honor Mrs Anna Bigler on 87th Birthday

Mrs Anna Bigler was celebrated with a surprise picnic dinner for her 87th birthday on August 11 at Clermont Park. Attendees included numerous family members and friends from Postville Cedar Rapids Monona Elkader and Chicago. she received a corsage and well wishes from the group.

Anna Bigler Clermont Park Robert Wettleson Sr Robert W. Wettleson Kimberly Roger Wettleson Vickie Jo Mary Ann Anderson Dawn Denise David Raymond Schnuelle Randy Renee Julia Wettleson Lawrence Bigler Lloyd Bigler Mike Lloyd M. Bigler Mark Lori Lisa Matthew Steven Loeder Millard Bilden Don Dean Jane Zelda Craig Bruce Nelson Chicago Postville Carmen Swenson Cleit Richard Big Monona Emil’ S Lock Cedar Rapids Olver Torkelson Mar Mnelone Jq Bloomer Larry Everett Don Fauser Dale Johansen Gene Halvérson Marcie Elkader

Stamp Winners At Leo's U-Save Store

Last week at Leo's U-Save Store stamp awarding went to Mrs William Lerch Mrs Millard Olson Mrs John Staffenhagen Mrs G N Olson and Mrs Irene Olson.

Leo's U-Save William Lerch Millard Olson John Staffenhagen G. N. Olson Irene Olson

Bucks Drawing Postponed With Higher Prize Next Week

The Bucks drawing for Mrs. Francis Wolf was not sent, so next week's drawing will offer a $200 prize.

Francis Wolf

Family Picnic Attendees Listed by City Names

A long listing details attendees at a Walter Lundy home picnic near Decorah from California to Wisconsin and Iowa. Also notes a birth of a daughter to Marvin and Mrs Schott at Palmer Memorial Hospital on August 9, giving family counts of seven children. Other items mention plans to check school slate listings and a 14th birthday for David Schneider with guests.

Walter Lundy Decorsh Leonard’ Olson San Gabriel Calif Harold Olson al Cole Madison, Wise John Bakke Iowa City Fred Weidman Monona Roy Johaningmeier Sophie Loftsgard Luana Helgena Nelson Calvin Nelson Carl West Union David Smith Postville Vernon Olson Kirsten Decorah Elmer Olson Roger Weldon Orth and Family Laverne Swenson Evelyn Olson Gene Clermont Jim Schrader Kanawha Marvin Schott Palmer Memorial Hospital Schott's Glen Winslow Preston Minn Fred Schott Verni Brandt Pvt James V. Brandt Waterloo South Caroling Airport Inn Guy Probert Marcia Vogel St. Paul

Rinken Kelly Wedding at St Peters Church Clermont

The Rev Joseph Hsu officiated at the 10 am ceremony on Saturday July 27 at St Peters Catholic Church Clermont. Bonnie Margaret Kelly wed Robert F Rinken in a Ting ceremony with pink rose bouquet initials B R. The wedding included a luncheon for 200 and a dinner for 69, with a wedding dance that night. The couple, graduates of Desales Central and Ridgeway High, will reside in Decorah and honeymoon at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri.

Joseph Hsu St. Peters Catholic Church Clermont Bonnie Margaret Kelly Robert F. Rinken John W. Kelly Castalia Philip Rinken Cresco Elsie Trudb Jacquelyn Bakewell LaVerne Rinken Gerald Rinken Jeanne Jersld Kelly Kenneth Francis Zeman Cedar Rapitis Inwood Spillville DeSales Central High School Ridgeway High School Wansie Produce West Main Decorah Lake of the Ozarks Missouri

Lloyd Meier Files Nomination Papers for District Post

Lloyd Meier has filed nomination papers for director of District No. 2 representing the Town of Clermont in the Valley Community School. Papers were filed with the secretary of the school. The election will be held Sept. 9.

Lloyd Meier Clermont The Valley Community School

New Pastor Appointed at St. Peter's Church Clermont

Rev. Thomas F. Currier was installed as Pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clermont. A native of Mason City and graduate of Farley College and Kenrick Seminary, he previously served in Cedar Rapids and Mason City, with hospital chaplaincy and nursing school teaching roles. He is a U.S. Army Reserve chaplain assigned to the 389 Engineer Construction Battalion in Dubuque. Monsignor Peters presided at the 9 am Mass, and Rosary Society ladies hosted receptions after each service.

Thomas F. Currier Clermont St. Peters Catholic Church St. Francis de Sales Ossian Father Currier Mason City Ay College Dubuque Kenrick Seminary St. Louis St. Patrick’s Church Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Father Cugtier St. Joseph's Hospital Mason ‘City School of Nursing St. Michael's Parish Plymouth University of Iowa U. of Michigan U. S. Reserve Army 389 Engineer

Olson family gathers for Steven Olsons Pee birthday

Methodist Church guests include Mr and Mrs Leonard Olson Steven Stanley Lynnee and Mrs Mary Olson Mrs Elmer Nelson and Calvin and Mrs L J N Olson with Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson and Roger Pressey. Steven Olson celebrates his Pee birthday at Moore Store teachers friend.

Leonard Olson Steven Stanley Lynnee Mary Olson Elmer Nelson Calvin L. J. N. Olson Elmer Olson Roger Pressey Steven Olson Moore’ Store

Service Women's Club Picnic At Clermont Park

The Service Women's Club held a Sunday noon picnic at Clermont Park. Attendees included Henry Schweinerus, Martin and Chrystal Anderson, Art Nelson family, Isabel Nelson, Sophie Vasby, Amundson family and Joe, Will Burrow family, Henry Amundson, and Richard Griebenow family.

Service Women's Club Clermont Park Henry Schweinerus Martin Anderson Chrystal Art Nelson Isabel Nelson Sophie Vasby Amundson Joe Will Burrow Henry Amundson Richard Griebenow

Restore Normal Function and Relief of Pain

An advertising pitch explains adjusting the SPINE to restore normal function relieve pain and relax nervous and emotional strains, aiming to return readers to a healthy happy carefree life they can enjoy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Sve West Clermont Alcw Marion. Lind Bag Bilde Er Aden E Id Ladies Bridge Club Janmans Savings Clermont, Iowa Gust Gilbertsons Golden Altar Guild Donald Brenner Teresa Gregory Rose Mary Arthur Olson Sylvan Taylor Weesk Wayne Cleary Flint Michigan Ford Museum Detroit Greenfield Mich Macinac Bridge Linus Olson Appelton Wise James Taylor Bonnie Lori Taylor Henry Olson Clifford Olson Richard Hofer Walter Nath Brian Allan California St. Ann’s Circle Meeting Anna. Bigler Rinken - Kelly Eran Karl A. Miller Mutual Ins Ass'n Olermont, Iowa St. Peter’s Church Service Women’s Club Donald R. Murphy Iowa Nate Johnson Bown Telephone FELCO Clermont Coop CO
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