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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1963

Page

7

Womens Service Club Meeting Details

The Womens Service Club met at Mrs Will Burrow's home on November 19. Mrs Burrow led devotions and members answered roll call with Christmas hints. They planned a $6 gift for a children's home and discussed Mrs Grese's funeral arrangements. The next meeting is at Mrs Dick Grittent's home on December 17 with a gift exchange.

Womens Service Club Mra Will Burrow Burrow Ian Buty Mertin Grese Ihewisi Alinta Overly Childrens Dick Grittenton

Mrs Hans Sandvold and Mrs L Tan Olson Visit Fritey

Mrs Hans Sandvold and Mrs L Tan Olson visited Gena Anderson at home. The text notes unclear details about callers and a person named Maurice Knox in Burr, leaving the exact event unspecified.

Hans Sandvold L. Tan Olson Fritey Gena Anderson Gin le Maurice Knox Burr

Chiropractor Clinic Highlights Workplace Injury Care

A feature notes chiropractors as cost reducing healers for injured workers and firms. It cites studies, insurer relief, and production continuity, detailing full time chiropractic care adoption by large industries. Dr. Donald R. Murphy, chiropractor, advertises open hours in Clermont Iowa.

Ty Cronager Les

B and P Women’s Club Met for November Luncheon

The Business and Professional Women’s Club met Monday November 25 for a 6 45 luncheon at Battys Cafe. Officers announced new committees for the year and gifts were given to hospitalized member Mrs George V Nis when she was ill. Members delivered baskets to shut ins and the Good Samaritan Home. A candy sacks buying group formed and Santa helper plans were noted. A 500 game produced high scores in the closing social.

Business and Professional Womans Club Battys Cafe Alfred Baechler Guillea Pringle I Levi -Moa M. ¢. Larson George V. Nis Evelyn Olson Elmer Becker Them Dugstad Good Samaritan Home Arnold Stumme Lyle Olson Phyllis Skeen Santa Clermont Clarence Johnson Glen Ims John Bakewell Phyllie Skeen Dean Mitts Leo Orth Bettyson Bakewell Band Shelter Committee Tosney Ron Vasby Levi Macnee A. Nordhus Richard Osterhus Lorrine Crowe Donaline Larson Cedar Rapids Donald Larson B.D. Turner Don Korniger Rockford Clifton Pringle Ruth Starkey Beulah Luebke Henry Heleur Ray Torchets Charles City Arthur Amundson

Memorial Service for President Kennedy Held at Clermont High

A memorial service for the late President John F. Kennedy was conducted Monday at 11 am at Clermont Jr High School. The event featured advancing colors, a Star Spangled Banner verses, invocations, a benediction, a retirement of colors, a march to the flagpole, and taps by D'Lene Krueger. Father Curgier conducted the service with addresses by Rev Roger Peterson.

J. F. Kennédy Clermont Jr. High School Advancement of Colors Ruby Legion Star Spangled Ian Roger 'Petérsonn America Ail Curgier

Memorial Requiem Mass for John F Kennedy Held

A memorial Requiem High Mass was offered for the soul of President John F Kennedy on Saturday morning November 23. Other memorial masses are scheduled for the seventh and thirtieth days after his death.

Pres

Clermont Council to Consider 80 000 General Obligation Sewer Bonds

December 2 1963 meeting of Clermont Town Council in Fayette Iowa called to order by Mayor Will J Nelson with councilmen Riegel Griebenow Nygaard Johnson and Tague present A motion to issue 80000 General Obligation Sewer Bonds for sewer construction in Reed town etc was carried with all ayes and the meeting adjourned to 7 30 PM at Town Hall.

Clermont Iowa Fayette County Will J. Nelson Riegel Grighenow Nygaard Johnson Tague Novemnof Rijoumnes Griebenow Durscher

Clermont Study Club Meeting Delivers International Affairs Quiz

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Fred Cline's home on November 19 with eight members present. Mrs. Lenora Shipton led the program on international affairs and led a quiz on important dates. The December meeting was planned with a two dozen cookies for the County Home. Lunch followed adjournment.

Clermont Study Club Fred Cline Cline Lenora Shipton

Addresses for Pvt. Ordell Kiosa and SP-5 Bergeson

Readable lines list new mail destinations for Pvt. Ordell Kiosa and SP-5 Larry V. Bergeson. Kiosa's address is Fort Leonard Wood Missouri with unit and service details. Bergeson is listed with APO New York handling, including military mailing codes and unit identifiers.

Larry V. Bergeson USA Elmapse BANE New York

500 Card Party Hosts and Winners At Olson Home

Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Olson entertained a 500 card party with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gilson, Enoch Nelson, John Gass, Eugene Butikofer, Sylvan Taylor, Don Cowell, and Laverne Swenson. Beulah Lubke plans California visit. Levi Frieden and family hosted as supper guests with Kevin and Brenda. Sylvan Taylor earned Mens high. Mrs. Beulah Lubke leaves Thursday for La Habra.

Elliott’ Olson Gary Gilson Oelwein Enoch Nelson John Gass Eugene Butikofer Sylvan Taylor Don Cowell Laverne Swenson Beulah Lubke la Habra Calif John Bush Levi Frieden Elliott Olson Kevin Brenda

Candis Kay Mack Baptized Sunday

Candis Kay Mack was baptized Sunday in a ceremony with Fay ette and Mr and Mrs Ed Leonard of Elkcider.

Candis Kay Mack Fayette Ed Leonard Elkcider

Christmas Seals Report by Town Chairman

Mrs. Fred Cline, Christmas Seal chairman, reports only 117 has been turned in for seals. Send remittance to her promptly for an early town report. Reminder cards will be sent after December 10 due to added expense.

Fred Cline

Clermont Coop Holds Annual Meeting on Monday

Clermont Cooperative held its annual meeting Monday with 241 members present. Gerald Pepper of Ames, executive secretary of the Iowa Institute of Cooperatives, spoke. Prize winners were announced and several directors were re elected for three year terms. Reuben Steffen was elected president, Charles Deering vice president, and Roger Amundson secretary.

Clermont Cooperative Gerald Pepper Ames Iowa Institute of Cooperatives Lenced Petenton sWiecob Wander Leslie Anderson William Nelson Ant Matt Roger Amundson Carman Swenson Roland Heins Carmie Peterson Eles Lyle Gunderson Reuben Steffen Charles Deering

Clermont Coop Open House Showcases New Feed Mill

The Clermont Cooperative invites all to an open house on December 12 to tour their new feed mill and lumber yard. Free ham sandwiches coffee and milk will be served. Door prizes and special prices are offered with no grinding that day.

Clermont

Clermont Parish Calendar Highlights for December

The CLERMONT Lutheran Parish outlines December activities with Pastor Peterson leading Bible studies and services. Dec events include an ALCW gathering, Christmas bazaar and silent auction, choirs, Mothers Circle, confirmation sessions, Sunday school, and worship services across East and West Clermont locations.

Clermont Pastor Peterson Clara Myrtle Peterson James Taylor Irene Olson Justin Baker Merril Gunderson Norman Iberian Roger Peterson Arlene ‘Aylor Gerry Reierson West Clermont ALCW Jr. Lutherans Lee Palmer Orlan Tague James Andergan George Larson Luther Age

Celebrate 25th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hyde

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hyde were honored for their 25th wedding anniversary at a surprise potluck dinner and party at the Laverne Hyde home on Sunday. Attendants at their 1938 marriage in Oelwein were Mr and Mrs Laverne Hyde. Their daughter Carol Pinney and son Dean, plus grandson Colin Pinney, attended along with many relatives and friends. Carol and Paul Pinney presented new wedding rings and guests gave gifts and cards.

Woodrow Hyde Laverne Hyde Oelwein Paul Carol) Pinney Dean Colin Pinney Paul Pinney Loren. Hyde Scottie Hyde Waterloo Dick Blockhus Steven West Union George Hyde Gary Hyde Connie Colin Springville Dwaine Barker Elgin Christine Swale Fayete Ellen Nelson Gussie Miller Jerry Hyde Carol

Death of Mrs Rosina Anderson in Gunder Iowa

Mrs Rosina Anderson aged 173 died during the night Monday and was found by a neighbor Tuesday forenoon. Funeral services are set for Friday December 6 at 1 90 in the Marion Lutheran Church Gunder with burial in Marion Cemetery. Muehlethaler Funeral Home in charge.

Rosina Anderson Marion Lutheran Church Gunder Marion Muehlethaler

Legion Meeting and Birthday Note in Clinton

American Legion Legionary unit 376 will meet Monday evening December 9 at Legion Hall. Oscar Thompson’s birthday noted. Margaret Crowe of Clinton visited Saturday evening at the Carlin home.

Sheehan - Olson American Legion Legion Hall Oscar Thompson Margaret Crowe Clinton Carlin Essit

Lolita Luchsinger Honored on Birthday Card

Mrs Lester Lauchsinger and Linda hosted a birthday gathering Wednesday with presents for Lolita Luchsinger. Attendees included Mary tabes Schott Debbie Donna Debbie Kohls Lori Majer Seabrooke Leon Griebenow and Scotty Luch singer.

Lester Lauchsinger Linda Mary Tabes Schott Debbie Donna Ump Debbie Kohls Lori Majer Seabrooke Leon Griebenow Scotty Luch

Town and Country Club Meeting Hosts Craft Program

The Town and Country Club gathered with 13 members, led by Mrs. Jack Dibble, for a session on Our Early American Women. Activities included sewing crafts donated to the Mental Health Institute and a Chile Collect collection. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Mrs. Arthur Amundson's home.

Sean Gall Jack Dibble Mental Health Institute Chile Arthur Amundson

Pancake and sausage breakfast by Legion unit 375

The Legion of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375 to serve pancakes and sausages from noon to 1 00 pm on Saturday December 14 at the Legion hall.

Legion of Sheehan-Olson Legion Hall

United Fund Drive Nearing Completion

The United Fund Drive is nearing completion with a few workers still out soliciting. Chair man Mrs Louis Olson expects a full report and worker list for next week's paper. Responses to the drive have been very gratifying.

United Fund Louis §. Olson

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U-Save

Stamp winners named include Mrs. Ray Tatro Mrs. Emma Anderson Mrs. Paul Humphrey Arthur Helgerson and Mrs. Harry Gunderson in a local event at U-Save run by Leo and Leona.

Leo and Leona Ray Tatro Emma Anderson Paul Humphrey Arthur Helgerson Harry Gunderson

Free Turkeys Giveaway and Santa Visit in Clermont

Clermont merchants offer six turkeys each on Saturdays December 7 14 and Tuesday December 24 with drawings at 2 30 p m On Saturday December 21 Santa Claus will visit Clermont Plan to be there for a chance to win a turkey Also promoting the new Warner stretch bra at Klingman’s Clothes.

Santa Claus Clermont Warner Klingman’s

Woodland Study Club Meeting Notice Delayed Date

The Woodland Study Club will meet Wednesday December 12 at the home of Mrs Millerd Nelson Jy. Please note change of date.

Woodland Study Club Millerd Nelson Jy

Lutheran Churches Dedicated at Clermonts

Sunday the East Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran Churches dedicated their educational units. Rev. I B Sorensen of Iowa preached and dedicated the buildings. Former pastor Rev. Kronlokken gave greetings. West Clermont participants included Nelson, Seabrooke, Anderson, Palmer, Amundson, Anderson. East Clermont participants included Larson, Gunderson, Amundson, Bloekhus, Amundson, Amundson. Jr choirs provided music.

East Clermont West Clermont Oliver Larson Merril Gunderson Roger Am~undson Kerneth Bloekhus Wayne Amundson Clarence Amundson

New Address for Pvt Curtis Olson Moves to Fort Leonard Wood

Army private Curtis G Olson, service number 55773741, of Company C first Battalion second TRB, has a new address at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 85475. The note confirms the unit and location change for the serviceman.

Curtis G. Olson Co. C Fort Leonard Wood

Clermont Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Mary Olson home

The Clermont Ladies Aid Society gathers at the home of Mrs Mary Olson for a community event. Members plan upcoming activities and discuss local charity efforts.

Clermont Ladies Aid Society Mary Olson

Farewell note from Clermont Enterprise editor Edna Miller

Edna Miller thanks readers for four years as local editor, praising cooperation and kindness. She expresses appreciation for the support and hopes readers will extend to her successor.

Clermont Enterprise Edna Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald R. Murphy Donald R. Muiemorkaartn B. and P. Women’s Club Farm Mys Savings Banke Clermont Pres. Kennedy Council Proceedings Pvt Ordell K. Kiosa Clermont Coop Legion Notice Turkey Turkeys Lolita Luchsinger E. and W. Clermont Karl A Olermont Lumber Yard
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