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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
7
Rev Thomas Currier presides at St Peter's Church with Sunday liturgy at 8 AM and weekday sung services at 7 15 AM Confessions are at 4 PM and 7 PM on weekdays and Saturday hours are listed.
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces December gatherings led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson with services, Bible studies, Sunday School and choir events. Activities include ALCW hostesses, midweek programs, Luther League, and annual meetings across Clermont and West Clermont locations with speakers on welfare and community outreach.
Dennis Griebenow and Johan Svendsenvei are listed with new addresses at Fjellhamar Norway. The notice provides updated residency details for both individuals in a concise local listing.
The Clermont Community Club held its regular meeting November 21 in the Legion hall. The Auxili served supper to 3 members. The group voted to give away six turkeys at each drawing on December 3, 10, 17, and 24 between 2 and 3 oclock. Norris Reierson and Leo Griebenow noted Christmas decorations ready for up. A North Pole message said Santa would arrive December 17 in Clermont afternoon and perhaps stop December 24 on his return.
St Ann’s Circle gathered Monday afternoon November 14 at Mrs George V Larson’s home. The session began with prayer led by Bell and included members' readings of religious articles and a description of items for a forthcoming display. A light cake was served as part of the informal gathering.
John Grant Laver, son of Mr and Mrs George Laver, was baptized at East Clermont Lue Thorn Church on Sunday Nov 27. Attending were Roger Peterson, Sylvan Taylor, Herman Danneman and families, and many local relatives and dinner guests following services.
Mrs Lyle Krueger and Mrs David Solheim hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Dean Hilgerson and Dawn Sunday. Attendees included Metta Krueger Habeger Hilgerson Clarence Hilgerson Nancy Modies of Iowa City Es Erickson Susan Tatro Gary Gilson Becky Oelwein Edward Krueger and Kent Nydegger Fayette.
Clermont Community Club offers six free turkey drawings on December 3 10 17 and 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Santa will be present December 17 with free candy treats for children Mr and Mrs John Garlisch of Ames visited Thanksgiving weekend with Mr and Mrs Louis Olson
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a two week course in electronics in San Dino and San Francisco California with a reference to a GSS Joseph Strauss six and a person named Heather Hawi MIE. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Mrs. Paul Humphrey reports her husband has been promoted to Major and stationed in Rajou Thailand as an advisor to the Chai Army. His address is Major Paul Humphrey veTased at VILE ARAC APO San Francisco Calif 96308.
Valley High School outlines 1967 adult education offerings with survey return points in Elgin Wadena Clermont and more. Alan Seabrooke notes responses come in slowly as the December 6 deadline looms for follow up, teacher recruitment, and enrollment prep.
Mr. and Mrs. Lea Loftsgard were honored at a farewell party held at their home on Saturday evening. They have bought a house in West Union and plan to move soon. Neighbors contributed a picnic lunch and the event featured visits from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burrow, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amundson, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilson and David, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ellis, Heidi and Danny, and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Reierson, Ricky and Renee.
Mrs. Bess Blake entered Fin ley Hospital at Dubuque on November 14 for medical treatment. She is improving and expects to go to the home of her daughter Mrs. Fy W. Steele on Wednesday November.
East Clermont ALCW hosted a Sunday coffee hour at Decorah Retirement Center and Asse Haugen Home in Decorah on November 20. Church members serving included Bernard Hanson Ran dine Hanson Clarence Peterson Pearl Peterson Julia Landsgard Donald Lamborn James Olson and Aines Olson.
In appreciation for cards visits and food I thank friends and relatives for kindness during my illness. Mr and Mrs Fred Wede Elgin were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs David Jacobia.
The Clermont 4 Clubs held an annual awards night at the Clermont Lutheran Church on November 19. Archie Schroeder was elected to a two year term on the extension council. Diane McNeil and Stanley Anderson reported on club activities. Numerous awards and certificates were presented to club members for various completion levels, with slides and talks about a citizenship trip to Washington, D C. The meeting closed with lunch.
The Junior Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting at the home of Patty Luann and Kathleen Gunderson with Kathy and Lori Meier as co-hostesses. The Christmas party is set for December 14 at 4 pm. Members are asked to note the time and date.
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save this week include Nes Mary Olson, Mrs. Louis Olson, Mrs. Walter Fritz, George Durscher, and Mrs. Joe Wander.
The Bucks prize drawing was held Saturday afternoon. No 1 won $100 and is to be present Mrs Byron Yauslin. No 2 won $20 Nellie Sheehy not present. No 3 $10 Milton Helgerson not present. No 4 $10 Mrs Joe Nelson not present. Next Saturday December 3 a drawing for No 1 $50 No 2 ca No 3 $10 and No 4 $10 plus a turkey drawing between 2 and 3.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Brasseur of Minneapolis adopted a baby boy on November 4. The infant was five and a half months old and is named Stephen Andri. Mrs Brasseur is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Sanders of Postville.
The Christmas decoration fund gains momentum this week with contributions from Louis T. Olson Norris Reierson J. C. Halvorson Clermont Hardware Interstate Power Co. Leo Woods Wayne Gilson Richard Griebenow Larry Cline Arnold Guyer Farmers Savings Bank Follett Ins Clermont Pin Co Junior Auxiliary Riverside Auto Sales J. A. Erickson Emmett Carlin Scenic Ridge Telephone Co Woodlands Study Club. Brought forward from last week $271. Total up to Saturday $411. Contact Community Club before next Saturday to add your name to the final list.
The regular monthly meeting of the Business and Professional Women gathered Monday evening at the home of Mrs. The Ship f len with Lor Crowe and Mrs. Le Orth as co hosts. Twenty six members answered the fall call. A birthday song for Miss Andine Vasby and Mrs. Mulokken. Thanksgiving committee reported fruit given to shut ins. Thank you notes read from several members. A 5 dollars gift to the Retarded Childrens Assn was approved. Santa sacks and helpers named. Next meeting December 12 at the home of Mrs. Glen Nims with co hosts. Gift exchange set at 1 dollar. Program for coming year listed by month. Meeting adjourned after 500 was played. first prize to Mrs. Arnold Stumme and second to Mrs. Dennis Rear.
The Rev. Thomas Currier of St. Peter's was honored at a 7 p.m. picnic dinner and program Sunday Nov. 27 in the church parlors. Joe Leehy led the program and presented a monetary gift from the parish. Currier thanked the congregation for support during his three years of pastorate before leaving Dec. 1 for active duty at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Plans for an educational television program at De Sales Central High and Grade School are prepared jointly by South Winneshiek Community School District and De Sales Central High School. Sets are funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. J. C. Iverson, Superintendent, administers the project. Equipment has arrived and will be installed soon.
Father Thomas Currier, pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clermont, is granted permission to enter active duty with the Army Chaplain Corps, reporting to the Fifth Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. Career spans 19 weeks of Army Chaplain School and service in Iowa and Wisconsin units, with parish work in Cedar Rapids Dubuque Mason City and Clermont. Thanksgiving visitors and local visits noted in Clermont and surrounding towns.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Einar Falkenhaug in Laurens Fjelihas Norway denotes engagement and upcoming marriage. Gritkenow, 1966 Valley Community School graduate, resides in Norway where he works for a Norwegian corporation. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after a recent accident. names many local visitors and Thanksgiving guests as well.
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