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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1967

Page

7

Clermont Cooperative Holds Annual Meeting at West Clermont Church

The Clermont Cooperative met December 4 at West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors. About 250 dined first, served by ALCW circles Ruth, Naomi, Martha and Sarah. Reuben Steffins led the meeting. Oliver Larson read minutes. Sales and services totaled 457,489 with net savings 31,242 and funds allocated to members totaling 32,? etc. New board member Quinton Olson elected with Oliver Larson and Clarence Kittelson, and officers were re-elected: Steffians as president, Kittelson as vice president, Larson as secretary.

Ruth Naomi Martha Sarah ALCW Reuben Steffins Oliver Larson Fred Gosch Mer Farmer's Fort Dodge Quinton Olson Merril Gunderson Aind Ines Olson Clarence Kittelson Reuben Steffians View Sec

Six Winners Drawn For Turkeys At Clermont Club Event

Six turkeys were given away Saturday December 2 at the John Deere showroom drawing sponsored by the Clermont Community Club. Winners were Henry Schweinefus Walter Schulie Mrs Frank Nims Mrs Albert Christianson Tilmer Thompson and Dean Mitts. Six more turkeys will be given away next Saturday and each Saturday following until Christmas.

John Deere Show Room Clermont Community Club Henry Schweinefus Walter Schulie Frank Nims Albert Christianson Tilmer Thompson Dean Mitts

Gold Bond Stamp Winners At Leo's U Save This Week

Gold Bond stamp winners at Leo's U Save this week were Marie Krueger Sophie Vasby Harry Gunderson Karen Alderson and Clarence Tairo.

Leo’s Marie Krueger Sophie Vasby Harry Gunderson Karen Alderson Clarence Tairo

Girl Scouts Meet At Legion Hall For Crafts And Carols

The Girl Scouts gathered at the Legion hall after school on Monday. They worked on another craft project and practiced Christmas carols for an event next week. Some girls turned in badges.

the Legion Hall

4 H Awards Night in Fayette County

4 H Awards Night was held Saturday in Fayette with Clermont County 4 H Club members receiving honors. Jane Anderson received two awards in Home Economics Aid and Food Preservation. Deane McNeoil earned an achievement award. Ann Nelson received nutrition and food related honors. Edy Tatomghoo received the Home Grounds improvement award. Attendees included local families and several named individuals. Ames resident Mr. Dennis, a senior at Iowa State University, stayed with his parents.

Fayette Clermont Jane Anderson Deane McNeoil Ann Nelson der Buods Sand Edy Cozy Tatongh Jack McNett Edward Diane Colleen Lavilla Rowland David Aniel Millard Nelson Jr Ann

Christmas Activities At Clermont Parish and West Clermont

Clergyman Clarence Johnson presides at East Clermont as church groups schedule December events. West Clermont hosts multiple circles and choir practices with confirmations, Sunday School services, and a Christmas program on December 17. Bethel shares community notices and circle gatherings through December 19.

Bethel West Clermont Thurs Parish Brotherhood al West Sun Luther League Cirele Mary Cirele Carman Swenson Lyle Olson Reuben Steffens Esther Cirele Dwaine Stahl Ethan Guyer

Regular meeting of Shee han Olson Post at Legion hall

The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Post will be held at the Legion hall on Monday at 8 p.m. A good attendance is requested, deerburgers for lunch.

Sheehan ~ Olson Legion Hall Deerburgers

First Holy Communion for Scott Bushman at St Peter's Church

Scott Bushman received his First Holy Communion at the 10:00 Mass at St Peter's Church on Sunday. Dinner in his honor was served by his parents Darrel and the Bushman family to Rev Louis Zee, the grandparents Ray and Mrs. Bushman, Don Bushman and families, all of Festina, and Francis Wenthold family of Ossian.

Scott Bushman St. Peter's Church Darrel Bushmans Louis Zee Ray Bushman Don Bushman Festina Francis Wenthold Ossian

Funeral Services for Oscar Reierson

Funeral services for Oscar Reierson were held at Ossian Lutheran Church on Sunday December 3 at 1 30 p m with Pastor Duane A Manson officiating Special music was provided by Mrs Willet Miller of Clermont with Mrs haw lard Knudson as accompanist Interment was at Hillside Cemetery Schmitz Funeral Home handled arrangements Casket bearers were Francis Warne Lester Bergeson Floyd Bergeson Ruben Rapiness Henry Peterson and William Jacobson Reierson born January 12 1887 in Fayette County Iowa married Pauline Warne on March 27 1913 The Rev Kr Kvamme performed the ceremony Four children were born two survive Thelma Henderson a daughter two sisters a grandson and three great grandchildren He died November 30 at the Postville hospital He lived in Ossian Senior Hospice the past year Card of Thanks from the Reierson/Henderson families.

Oscar Reierson Ossian Lutheran Church Duane A. Manson Willet Miller Clermont Hawlard Knudson Hillside Cemetery Schmitz Francis Warne Lester Bergeson Floyd Bergeson Ruben Rapiness Henry Peterson William Jacobson Oscar Reijerson Reier Cecelia Tollefson Reierson Fayette County Towa Tautheran Church Pauline Warne Eldorado Lutheran Church Kr. Kvamme Reierson Reiersons Osesian Thelma James Henderson Olga Thompson E. O. Warne Bert Henderson David Ramones

Larrabee Children’s Club Elects Officers and Plans CARE Gift

The sixth grade Larrabee Children’s Club met Thursday Nov 30. Officers elected: Terry Cummings president John Kittelsen vice president Marie Guyer secretary Connie Upton treasurer Sandra Martin historian. Winners named in games about famous people Zelda Bilden Jerry Schott Kevin Amundson. Names drawn for Christmas and the club is giving one dollar to CARE.

Larrabee Children's Club Terry Cummings John Kittelson Marie Guyer Connie Upton Sandra Martin Zelda Bilden Jerry Schott Kevin Amundson

Hospital Notes From Lutheran and Methodist Hospitals

Mrs. Clarente Johnson remains in care at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Mrs. Nels Gilbert entered Rochester Minnesota’s Methodist Hospital Monday November 27 for surgery and is improving as an outpatient schedule follows. Noted also is a thank you message for support received during a Decorah hospital stay. Overnight visitors included Mr. and Mrs. A M Ramnes from Sherburn Minnesota for the funeral of Oscar Reierson, with Denise Reierson visiting from herkimer New York.

Lutheran Hospital Clarente Johnson Pastor Johnson LaCrosse Wisc Nels Gilbert Methodist Hospital Rochester Minn A. M. Ramnes Sherburn James Henderson David Ramnes Denise Herkimer N. Y Oscar Reierson

B and P Women’s Club Meeting Recaps 1967 agenda

The Business and Professional Women’s Club held a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Clifton Pringle’s home with 23 members present. Reports covered donations, memberships, and fundraisers for playground equipment and dam repair. A calendar of 1967-68 programs was outlined, a social supper plan was set, and a 500-card game concluded with awards.

Business and Professional Women's Club Clifton Pringle Floyd Bergeson Leo ‘Orth Leo Orth Levi Molokken Andine Vasby Carlin Family Jerdee Hans Sandvald Lena Anderson Louise Miller Millard Bear Gilbert Nelson Helen Osmundson Nell Sheehy Oscar Lind Phil Steffens Kjosa’s Bess Blake Girl Scouts Emil Lissig Louis Olson Orth Elmer Olson Historical Society John Bakewell Glen Nims Merle Clark Millard Rear Dennis Rear Wayne Shipton Gerald Guicher Lloyd Meier Emil Lassig Arnold Stumme Kenton Krueger Howard Boyle Lorranne Crowe Clifton Pringle George Larson Dean Mitts Jerry Anderson Andine Vasbey Krueger Bakewell Blake Baechler Vasby Stumme Lassig Louis A. Olson Erickson Mary Olson Evelyn Olson Boyle Johnson Molokken Shipton Meier Gutcher Mitts Lyle Olson Janice Nims Clark Dennis Bear Bergeson Flack

Funeral visitors honor Oscar Reierson in Iowa towns

Monday visitors of Mrs Sophie Vasbey included Mrs Howard Kluss Monona Mrs Albert Hauser Postville and Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow. Relatives attended Oscar Reierson's funeral from Herkimer NY Austin Albert Lea Hutchinson and London MN Matherville Davenport Royal Charles City Cedar Rapids Postville Clermont Elgin and Waukon.

Sophie Vasbey Howard Kluss Monona Albert Hauser Postville Wm. Burrow Oscar Reierson Herkimer N. Y Austin Albert Lee Hutchison London Minn Matherville Davenport Royal Charles City Cedar Rapids Clermont Elgin Waukon

December meeting for Sheehan-Olson Unit 375 Auxiliary

The December meeting of Sheehan-Olson Unit No. 375 American Legion Auxiliary is set for Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Lyle Olson as hostess. Members should bring a dish towel. Programs include Rehabilitation by Mrs. Wm. J. Nelson and Review of National News by Mrs. Donald Foelsom.

Sheehan-Olson American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Lyle Olson Wm. J. Nelson Nat'l News Donald Foelsom

Army Private First Class Completes Radio Repair Course

James A. Claussen aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Albert H Claussen of Anita Iowa completed a microwave radio equipment repairman course on November 24 at the Army Signal School Fort Monmouth New Jersey. During the 26 week course he trained in installation operation and repair of microwave stations and transportable radio equipment. His wife Mary resides on Tin Clermont.

James A. Claussen Albert H. Claussen Ri. Anita Iowa Army Signal School Ft. Monmouth N. J Mary T11 Clermont

Town Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Nelson Home

The Town Ladies Aid Society met November 29 at Mrs. Wm. J Nelson’s home with fifteen members and three guests present. Officers were re-elected, reports read, cards sent to bereaved families, and Christmas greetings planned for seniors and hospitalized members. A Christmas lunch followed.

Town Ladies’ Aid Society Wm. J Nelson Elmer Olson Karl Miller Clara Peterson Enoch Nelson Elgin Bess Blake Appelman Andine Vasbey Franz Appelman Fred Cline Wm. J. Nelson Treas Louis Olson Andine Vasby Gerald Guicher Burkard Riegel L C. Jerdee Lorrinne Crowe Lenora Shipton Tehm Library Sterling North Paul Engle Gladys Tabor

Junior Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Details

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary will host a Christmas party at Mrs. Lyle Gunderson's home with Mrs. Clarence Thorson assisting on Thursday December 14 after Steal. An exchange of gifts will take place.

American Legion Auxiliary Lyle Gunderson Clarence Thorson

St Peters Catholic Church Mass Times and CCD schedule

St Peters Catholic Church lists Mass times on Sundays and holidays, weekday services, confessions, and CCD classes. Notable visits include Mr and Mrs Norbert Baltes of Charles City and Mr and Mrs Leslie Olson of Fontana Wisconsin visiting the Rejersons after attending Hello Dolly in Des Moines.

Norbert Baltes Charles City Beulah Lubke Des Moines Hello Dolly Leslie Olson Fontana Wisc Ray Rejerson

Grinnell Mutual Focuses on Service Over Rates

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company will continue to stress quality customer service in Grinnell Iowa. Officials say reasonable rates matter but policyholders deserve SERVICE FIRST. Auto insurance is sold only through member County Mutuals with agents skilled in fire and windstorm coverage. The company believes drivers, youth and senior alike, seek service-first insurance for life and will deliver it fairly.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell Mutual Mutuals

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Cooperative The Turkey George Dennis Ames Roy Swenson Dennis Iowa State University Mary Greeley Hospital Hawthorne Court Emma Gunderson Milo Gene Lehman Jeffrey Joni Lester Anderson West Union Clermont Lutheran Clarence Johnson Clermont Thur Brotherhood West Felco Felco / Statex Larrabee Children’s Club Decorah Hospital Leo Wolf Town Ladies’ Aid Society Meeting Junior Legion Aux St. Peter’s Catholic Church Rev Rarmers Savings Bank West Union, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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