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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1962

Page

7

Clermont Comets 4-H Club Meeting

Clermont Comets 4-H Club met at the home of Eddie and Mike McNeil on August 4. Roll call included responses, and entries were filled out for the show. Cards of thanks were read for hospital visits and kindness. Ray Bengston and Mrs Bengston from Minneapolis visited Inga Larken’s home en route from Madison after attending the National Math Convention.

Clermont Comets Eddie Mike McNeil Whs Dean Anderson Postville Hospital Olson Spee Ray Bengston Minneapolis Inga Larken Madison Wisc

Elbert Hubbard on Health and Chiropractic Faith

The late Elbert Hubbard praised chiropractic as aligning with nature's healing forces. He stated chiropractors are doctors of health, not medicine, removing causes by proper adjustment to improve nerve function and overall well being.

Elbert Hubbard Donald B. Murphy Clermont Iowa Leo

Clermont Lutheran Arts Schedule and Meetings

John D. Kronlokken, Pastor, Clermont Lutheran Arts. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. East Clermont Sunday school teachers meeting at the church. Sunday August 26 8:30 a.m. East morning service with Holy Communion and 10:00 a.m. West morning service with Holy Communion. Wednesday August 29 8:00 p.m. West Clermont Sunday school teachers meeting. Sunday September 2 change to fall schedule and opening of Sunday schools.

East Clermont West Clermont

Clermont Methodist Church Service and Local Visits

Community notices from Clermont include a worship service at 8:00 a.m. led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers, and a series of visits and social events. People visiting relatives in Canada, attending dinners, and attending Daily Days in Madison are listed along with a tragic death in Madison, Dakota. Moore's ad promotes school supplies, highlighting a local commerce push.

Kota Geo, Durscher Luella Miller Guy Probert Leland West Center Baptist Church Madison Dakota Moore's Sic

Sheehan Olson Post 375 Meeting

A regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 was held with 12 members present. Vice Commander Howard Johnson presided. Oscar Thompson reported 17 members had paid their 1963 dues. Plans were made for a supper at Bettys Cafe free to members who paid dues by that night. Supper will be held next meeting night Monday Sept 10 at 7:30 pm. Cards will be mailed to members.

Sheehan Olson Howard Johnson Oscar Thompson Betty's Cafe

Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Lawrence Kohls Home

A surprise picnic dinner was held Sunday in Lawrence Kohls home for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Senford Paterson. Attendees included a long list of relatives and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sutter, Wayne land Sandy, the Helgerson family, the Petersons, and the Kohls family.

Lawrence Kohls Senford Paterson Russell Mark Fred Sutter Wayneland Sandy Lloyd Schweinerus Beverly Lavina Judy Brenda Otto Wolff Larry Myron Helgerson Howard Helgerson Kathie Colleen Henry Helgerson Darel Ronnie Fred Kleppe Ernest Peterson David Carmie Peterson Dean Henry Peterson Sonja Steve Claude Elmer Kohls Kenneth Mary Peterson Kermit Peterson Debbie Terry

Local Social notes and family visits in Des Moines area

New address for Kgle Larson at 1073 27th Street Des Moines Iowa. Mr and Mrs Geo V Larson and Lyle were Sunday dinner guests in the Ewald Potratz home. Rev and Mrs Lorimer Potratz and family visited relatives in Potratz and Miller homes. trip to Milwaukee to meet Mr and Mrs Samuel Lamb and their twins. Card of thanks from Mrs Arthur Nelson. Jeanne Probert wed Albert Faust at Waukon Methodist. Vogel family welcomed a son born August 18 with grandmother Mrs Guy Probert. Visitors to the Carlin home include Schultz family Detroit Finnegan family Castalia Joyce family Oelwein Easler Rochester Herron Sheryl Des Moines Bohr Cedar Rapids.

Geo.v. Larson Lyle Ewald Lyngass Lorimer Potratz Danny Beth Phil Bobby Regina Sask Canada Potratz Georganna Probert Jeanne Probert Albert Faust Waukon Methodist Julie Cedar Thy Bupssy Thora Robert Vogel St. Paul Minn Guy Probert Vogels Carlin Martha Kevin Schultz Detroit John Finnegan Castalia Warren Joyce Oelwein Elmer Easler Rochester Leo Griebenow Leon Vernon Anderson Marlene Arthur Nelson Dean Schultz Monona Clermont Park Lorimer Petratz Edna Luella Miller Karl Miller Gary Vogel Geo. Durscher Janice Decorah McGregor W. G. Jennett James and Jeffrey Kansas City M. H. Moore Jennett Moore Irvin Carpenter Aaron Howard Sumner Gordon Mosby Ricky Evelyn Olson Gene Bud Schrader Jimmy Kanawha

Bergesons Host Open House for Parents 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Eugene Buti kofer and Larry Bergeson announce an open house in honor of Floyd Bergeson and his wife on their 25th wedding anniversary at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The event is Sunday September 2 from 2 to 5 PM with no invitations mailed.

Eugene Butikofer Larry Bergeson Floyd Bergeson West Clermont Lutheran Church

Local residents share visits and gatherings in Sumner and area

Mr and Mrs Elmer Erickson Alyce Oelberg and others attended meals and social visits in Sumner from the Bapst Church to the Hofer home. Vicky Habeger Alyce Oelberg stayed with Joan Gunderson for her birthday. Families hosted dinners and birthday observances as neighbors hosted teens after church. Several households noted weekend visits and dinners with relatives in Rochester Hiawatha Fort Leonard Wood and San Mateo. An excerpt notes MOOREs Back to School Event offering a ton of school paper.

Debbie Becky Raatz Hawkeye Abe Eli Eberling Loren-Lée Alvin Halverson Louis Olson Norman Amundson Ronald Halverson Fort Leonard Wood Sheldon Weber Judy San Mateo Calif Lester’ Wenger Diang Lena Wenger Moore

Ladies' Bridge Club Events at Appelman Home

A social week features the Ladies' Bridge Club dinner at 6:30 hosted by Mrs. Franz Appelman. Guests include Mrs. W G Jennett of Kansas City, Mrs. Dan Dahmen of Dexter, and Mrs. Kate Hitch of Brainerd. Supper guests and local visits follow with several families named across Monona and Decorah area. Red Wing shop ad closes the list with a back to school sale at Moore's.

Franz Appelman Ladies’ Bridge Club W. G. Jennett Kansas City, Mo Dan Dahmen Dexter, Mich Kate Hitch Brainerd, Minn Lorranne Crowe High Shore Louis Olson Second High

Swenson Receives Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

First Lieutenant Carman W. Swenson of Clermont receives the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award at Itazuke Air Base Japan for helping the 405th Fighter Wing at Clark Air Base Philippines achieve an exceptionally meritorious rating in support of military operations. Swenson, an F 100 pilot, is the son of Mr and Mrs Carman Swenson of Clermont and earned a B S from the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md.

Carman W. Swenson Clermont United States Air Force Itazuke AB Japan Swenson 405Th Clark AB Philippine Islands Carmah ‘S. Swenson United States Naval Academy Annapolis

Birthday Club Party at Bilden Home

The Birthday Club held a party at the Agnes and Louise Bil den home Wednesday to honor Agnes Bilden. Attending were Mrs. Harry Helgerson, Mrs. Martin Amundson, Miss Clara and Myrtle Peterson, Mrs. Jim Olson, Mrs. Amy Hovland, Mrs. Enoch Mark, and Mrs. Rose Olson. Mrs. Julia Helgerson and Mrs. Irene Olson could not attend. Lunch was brought and served by the guests.

The Birthday Club Agnes and Louise Bilden Agnes Bilden Harry Helgerson Martin Amundson Missus Clara Myrtle Peterson Jim Olson Amy Hovland Enoch Mark Rose Olson Julia Helgerson Irene Olson

Verni and Brandt 25th Anniversary Open House in Clermont

Mr and Mrs Verni Brandt celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house on Sunday August 26 from 2 00 to 4 00 p m at the Legion hall Clermont All friends relatives and neighbors invited

Verni Brandt Legion Hall Clermont

Twin boys born to Milwaukee couple

Mr and Mrs Samuel Lamb of Milwaukee Wisconsin welcomed twin boys named Dean Karl and Dave Miller born Tuesday August 14 They have a brother Ded and grandparents Mr and Mrs Karl Miller greeted the family with joy

Samuel Lamb Milwaukee Wisc Dean Karl Dave Miller Ded Karl Miller

Lyle Larson Earns Dean's List Honor at Des Moines Institute

Lyle Larson of Clermont is named on the Dean's List at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines for maintaining straight A grades over six weeks. Larson has also been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper.

Am. Institute of Business Des Moines Lyle Larson Clermont George V. Larson Larson

Stamp winners at Leo and Leona's U Save

Stamp winners last week included A B Jacob George Dur scher Mrs Mary Olson Mrs Alvin Halverson and Mrs Quinton Olson No Buck Winner Donald Kamp’s name was drawn for 80 dollars Saturday evening but she was not present.

Leo and Leona U Save Story A. B. Jacob George Durscher Mary Olson Alvin Halverson Quinton Olson Donald Kamp

Legion Auxiliary Met August 14 at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday evening August 14. Hostesses were Mrs. Leon Hansen and Mrs. Joe Olson. Nine members attended. The unit approved payments of cash contributions and bonded the treasurer locally. About 1100 small poppies were ordered for 1963. Dairy Day food stand grossed about $230 with $2 still due. About 2100 doughnuts were made and sold hot. Juniors netted about $75 from ice cream sandwiches. One hostess per meeting for the coming year. September hostess will be Mrs. Franz Appelman. Refreshments followed.

American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall Leon Hansen Joe Olson Dairy Day Franz Appelman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Comets Donald R. Murphy Clermont Lutheran Arts John D. Kronlokken Clermont ‘Methodist Church Donald T. Caspers Ronald Kenneth Halverson Henry Amundson Clara Hel Zerson Gussie Miller Russell Johnson Merle Sturgis, Sask Ewald Lyngaas Johnson Mrs. Lyngaas Toni Todd Vicki Vaughn Klingman's Clothes Shop Kingstown Rhode, Island Ted Lovely Fremont Sullivan Independente Geo. Larson Anson Priest Glen Nygaard Ewald Lyngans Frank Frautschy Farmings Samings Wank Clermont Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ate Kgle Larson St. Des Moines and Mrs Bergesons Appelman Legion Auxiliary Karl A. Miller Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Iowa
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