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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1961
Page
7
An August evening event honored a guest with a gift of money. Games were played and refreshments were served after the ceremony.
A surprise baby shower was hosted at the John Gass home for Mrs. Lawrence Kohls Munday on August 7. Guests included Mrs. John Yaus lin of West Union and Mrs. John Gase as hosts, with attendees Mesdames Le Peterson, Elmer Konia, and Peter among others.
Clermont Comet 4-H Club met Saturday evening August 5 at Eddie McNeily’s home. Members gave the pledge answered roll call with favorite cartoon character. A discussion covered the Delwein Daily Days and a Decorah show. Marilyn Anderson led a demonstration on how to tie hats.
Mr and Mrs George O Larson of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Rose Marie to Larry E Thorn son of Mr and Mrs James Van Sycc of Cedar Falls. The wedding will be Aug 5 at the First Congregational Church in Cedar Falls. Rose Marie Larson is employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co and her fiancé by ODea Finance Company.
Former Stockholm South Dakota resident Rude Spahr aged 88 died Saturday afternoon at his daughter's home, 2029 Monte Vista, where he had lived since October. Born April 14, 1873 in Elgin, his body will be returned to Milbank for funeral and burial.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met in the city park on August 7 at 9:00 p.m. Twenty five members and two adults attended. Officers elected include Katén-bison president Lindy Halvorsén vice president Roberta Palmer secretary Be venly Fritz treasurer and D'Ana Cline chaplain. A gift was sent to L'Myra Anderson moving to Town City. Joann Olson was named to write the friendly letter to Woodward’s adopted girl. Afterward the group roasted weiners and visited Riverside Inn for dairy cremen.
Edna Miller moved from St Luke s Hospital to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Mrs Robert Wettleson of Postville and others visited the Alfred Baechier and Helgerson households. Ansheim California guests Kathy and Mark stayed with Alfred Baechier family. Mrs Claude Gress visited West Union. William Andres family from Minneapolis spent a week with Walter Follett. Rings of mens and boys work and dress shoes advertised by Klingman s.
Katherine Florence Sullivan daughter of Cornelius J. born on a farm north of Clermont December 30 1692 died August 7 in Clermont. She lived on the farm then moved with her parents to Clermont where she resided. She cared for her mother in illness and later for her until death. She is survived by sister Mae S. Burke and sister in law Mrs Amelia H Sullivan.
The August 7 1961 Clermont Iowa town council meeting presided by Mayor Will J Nelson included present councilors Griebe Riegel Johnson Nygaard and Appelman with no absentees. Bills were read and approved. Casket bearers for a funeral at St Peters Church were named. Funeral Mass conducted by Fr Joseph Sullivan. burial at St Peters Cemetery. A card of thanks followed. Several residents and relatives attended from distant towns.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Fred Cline's home. The year’s program featured hostesses and monthly activities from September through August, including workshops on Constitution by-laws membership education and Americanism. Reports highlighted convention merit certificates, a lunch for Mrs. Ed Barnes’s funeral relatives, and cookie shipments to Knoxville. Local residents Parker Gress Marilyn and Claudia Cedar Falls visitors and teaching assignments in Iowa and Germany are noted.
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Tuesday evening at Walter Everling's Postville home. Mr and Mrs William Probert of Wadena and Kim and Gail Probert of Milwaukee called Friday evening at Guy Probert's home. Mr and Mrs Theo Ressler of Williamsburg were supper guests Sunday evening of Mrs Bess Blake.
Members Marilyn Anderson Stemley Anderson Eddie McNeil earned blue ribbons at Oelwein Dairy Days. Red ribbons went to Janice Anderson Lyle Anderson Danny Thiese and Kenny Schroeder. Danny Thiese won overall in the tractor rodeo earning a Bulova watch and state entry qualification. Marilyn Anderson showed Brown Swiss breed champion.
Clermont Lutheran Church announces Thursday August 19 at 4 30 p m a program by the East junior choir followed by an I C R party. Sunday August 20 includes 8 30 a m East service 10 a m West service. Tuesday August 22 Luther Leaguers return from Miami Beach convention.
Mr and Mrs Alden Anderson Gary and Larry of Nickerson Kans left Thursday after two weeks with relatives. The first shipment of new fall dresses are here for your inspection at Klingmans Leon visited Monday evening at the Ed Burt home Diane Wenger spent the weekend with Mrs Lena Wenger.
Twelve Luther Leaguers from Past and West Clermont Churches depart by train for the International Luther League Convention in Miami Beach August 15 20 1961. More than 14 000 Leaguers are expected to attend under the theme Christ is Living. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Quinton Olson the Clermont group travels via Chicago with Linda Wander Paul Amundsen Kay Guyer Vanita Guyer Olivia Guyer Dennis Griebenow Carolyn Olson Gene Olson Roger Berg Diana Bilden Paul Hanson Richard Amundson from East Clermont and West Clermont participants.
Donald T. Caspers, pastor leads worship at 8 a.m. with Bob Frey of West Union delivering the sermon at Clermont Methodist Church.
St Peters Church Father Tos A Sullivan Pastor announces Sunday Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 AM Confessions are on Saturday from 8:00 to 8:00 AM at the parish.
A rack of beautiful dresses is being closed out at six dollars, with values reaching twelve ninety five. Kling man refers to an old pricing or vendor note.
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