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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

8

Do You Know featured car linked to local figure

Letter recalls a West Union office, a chauffeur driven two seater with right hand drive, once seen in Chemwint August Syd panera. The writer suspects the car may be the Jackson Berry owned and hopes the owner can be identified, signed by Charlie J Habeger of Fall River Mills.

Syd Panera Bev West Union Jackson Berry Charlie J Habeger Fall River Mills

Card of Thanks for kindness and support

I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for all they did for me. The Lawes in the Lutherinine LaG rosse Loum I wl for their enlis flowe and many estrde. Acnin thecal ant Ww J. A. Fr ey Paterson M Amy Tovland sist Eli and A Skis eng and veid wo Ose hind at the Manchester hue.

J. A. Frey Paterson Amy Tovland Manchester

Engagement Announced for Hendrine VanQort and Virge Guicher

Mr and Mrs John J VanQort of Ouinge City announce the engagement of their daughter Hendrine to Virge Guicher son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Guicher of Clermont The couple plan to marry on Nov 6 at Orange City where they both work at the Municipal Hospital

John J. VanQort Ouinge City Hendrine Ty Dome Guicher Gerald Gutcher Clermont Orange City

Busy Beavers Achievement Show at East Clermont Church

The Busy Beavers 4-H Club held its annual achievement show at East Clermont Church. Tracey Cline from the St. division won and earned a trip to compete at the Bluader Pair with a purple rating. She will represent Clayton County at the State Fair demonstration in Des Moines on August 24, with Tracey receiving a blue ribbon.

Busy Beavers East Clermont Tracey Cline St. Division Bluader Clayton County DesMoines Tracey Jon

Do You Know information from Clermont Enterprise edition

Mrs Emma Johnson of Hartland Minnesota correspondence reveals details about a posted photo titled Do You Know depicting an automobile with license plates TH2 and five occupants. She identifies driver Ed Hanson as the Jackson owner’s former chauffeur in Tulloquel and notes Ed’s age at time of photo.

The Enterprise Glen Schave Mitts Clermont Emma Joahnson Hanson Hartland Minn Emmy Johnson Emma Hanson Clemmnion Anmgwer Clermont Enterprise Jacson Eden Andrew Guta Hanson Jackson Berry Toll Guel Emmis Henson Johnson Jdonnaer Conde Lurribees Clement Sinee Willan Ahe Injus Helen Wa Frank Frisbie Anton Olson Frank Larrabees Ernust Holt Agnes Larson

Clermont Little League Thanks Volunteers and Supporters

The Clermont Linle L baseball team expresses gratitude to the Town of Clermont and Council for financial support. Thanks go to Clermont Coop and Manager Lyle Gunderson for shirts, Don Fauser of Elgin for baseballs, Valley School District and Merle Clark for field maintenance, Willet Miller and Elmer Olson for tractors to drag the diamond. Also thanks to Galen Mack, Jerry Backer, Bill Harris, Lea Woods, and Eugene Butikofer for umpiring and coaching along with all parents for encouragement and transportation.

Clermont Linle L Seabrooke Clermont Thre Clermont Coop Lyle Gunderson Don Fauser Elgin Valley School District Merle Clark Willet Miller Elmer Olson Galen Mack Jerry Backer Bill Harris Lea Woods Eugene Butikofer

American Legion Auxiliary Met at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary Met with Mrs. Rulger Paulson as hostess. Nine members answered roll call. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. Rehabilitation sent a card and gift to a sick member. Clermont Juniors earned Certificates of Merit in poppy corsages in Tiny Tot and 13 to 18 age groups in state competition. Unit to resume Community Club suppers in September and pursue full membership by Sept 1.

Sweeh and Olson American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Rulger Paulson Dean Mitts Clermont Theo Loftsgard

Pee Wees End Season with 7-4 Win Over West Union

Clermont Littler Wes team clinches season with a 7 to 4 victory. Amundson scores on Loftsgard and Schott hits drive in two runs. Four walks and a hit batsman aid Clermont, with Amundson and Butikofer contributing multiple RBIs. Starting lineup includes Schott, Amundson, Loftsgard, Mack, and Tatroff.

Pee Wees West Union Clermont Littler Wess Mindhit Satikofer Roger Lr Clermont Hinges Sohett Rutikofer Amundson Loft d Kevin Amundson Butikofer Schott Bobay Schott Kurtis Amundson Scott Butikofer Roger Loftsgard Randy Mack Danny Schott Ray Tatroff Mike Butikofer

Births Teresa Ann Borg Joins Forest City Family

Mr and Mrs Tex Borg of Forest City announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Ann weighing 7 pounds 14 1 2 ounces. She has one brother Dale and is the first granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Schultz of Clermont.

Tex Borg Forest City Teresa Ann Dale Albert Schultz Clermont

Birthday Club Meets At Gunderson Home

The Birthday Club met at the home of Mrs. Lyle Gunderson. Members present included Mrs. Burkard Reige Louise Bilden Mrs. Harry Helgerson Mrs. Karl Miller Mrs. Robert Johnson Eiris Mrs. Rose Anderson Mrs. Daryl Rudd and Twyla Mrs. Dona Lansing and girls and Mrs. Harry Gunderson.

Lyle Gunderson Burkard Reige Louise Bilden Harry Helgerson Karl Miller Robert Johnson Eiris Rose Anderson Daryl Rudd Twyla Dona Lansing Harry Gunderson

Miss Bonnie Swenson Graduates From Nursing School

Miss Bonnie Swenson, daughter of W. Swenson of Clermont, will receive her diploma from the St. Luke's School of Nursing Rapids campus at the annual commencement on Friday the 16th at St. Pavil's Barn. Dr. Cambell F. Watts, president of the Linn County Medical Society, will be the speaker.

W. Swenson Clermont St. Luke's School of Nursing Rapids St. Pavil's Barn Cambell F. Watts Linn County Medical Society

Millers Entertain 4-H Comets

Clermont 4-H Comets held a regular meeting at Paul and Chris Miller's home with 11 members present. They discussed a John Deere tractor plant tour in Waterloo and announced tour judging results. Members planned stalls decorating for Payette County Fair, a watermelon treat, and exhibition tickets. Chris Miller spoke, Paul Miller demonstrated, and lunch was provided by Mrs Miller. The next meeting is set for Sept 18 at the Ed and Mike McNeil home.

Clermont 4-H Comets Paul Chris Miller John Deere Waterloo Brenda Steffens David Anderson Allen Steffens Payette County Paul Miller

Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Lea's U-Save This Week

Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Lea's U-Save this week were Mrs Matilda Triem Julia Lands gard Ross James Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Clarence Johnson.

Lea U-Save Matilda Triem Julia Landsgard Ross James Bess Blake Clarence Johnson

West Clermont ALCW Met at Church

Members of the American Lutheran Church Women of West Clermont met on Wednesday afternoon with sixty present including guests. Rebecca Circle hosted, devotions led by Mrs Seabrooke, and readings by Mrs Seabrooke and Mrs Tague. Refreshments served. nominating committee elected. No meeting in September at West Clermont. next at East Clermont on September 7.

American Lutheran Church Women of West Clermont Lutheran Church Rebecca Circle LaVern Swenson Alan Seabrooke Seabrooke Orlan Tague Evelyn Olson Inga Larson Robert Harris Guy Muchow Almer Leo Nelson Wm. Mueller Nels Gilbert Henry Schweinefus J. G Jerdee Eugene Butikofer Olavus Berentson Joe Wander Louis T. Olson Lenora Shipton Richard Griebenow East Clermont West Clermont

St Peters Rosary Society Meeting Notes

St Peter s Rosary Society met Wednesday evening August 9 in the parish hall. Hostesses were Mrs Robert Skelton Mrs Purnell Binsen Mrs Rose Riegel and Mrs Jerry Anelt. The president opened with reports. circles were given. Mrs Bear thanked those in charge of the rummage sale. A parish coffee was planned after both masses to welcome Father Zee. Rev Msgr Vernon Peters was present. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Mdims Robert Skelton Purnell Binsen Rose Riegel Jerry Anelt Bear Father Zee Vernon Peters

Clermont Lutheran Parish Service Notice

East Clermont announces worship at 8 30 am Sunday August 20 led by Pastor Roger W Peterson. Attend the Clermont Lutheran Parish service at the usual East Clermont location.

Clermont Lutheran Parish Roger W. Peterson Clermont Sun

Fragmentary schedule note at church service time

A partial line indicates LaVerne at church early with Mrs Doug at 10 am Ike Wor- or similar. readable fragment shows a church event time but lacks full context or names.

LaVerne Doug

St Peters Catholic Church Service Times Listed

The notice lists Mass times for St Peters Catholic Church on Friday at 8 p m Saturday at 6 34 am and Sunday at 7 and 9 am.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Union Sunday School Building name contest extended

The Clermont Historical Society reminds the public that the name contest for the Union Sunday School building continues for another week in Clermont Iowa preserving local heritage and community memory.

Clermont Iowa The Clermont Historical Society Union Sunday School

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