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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
7
St Peter's Catholic Church lists Rev Thomas Currier as pastor. The schedule includes Sundays with sung liturgy and weekdays at 7 15 a m. Confessions are offered at 4 and 8 p m on Saturdays.
Mrs. Sophie Vasby learns her great grandson Shawn Zeien of Law Jer was killed in a car crash at age one. His parents and two brothers remain hospitalized. Card of Thanks from Walter Follett expresses gratitude for support received after his hospital stay. Thanksgiving visitors list includes Clarence Peterson and others.
The East Clermont ALCW met in church parlors on Thursday December 1 with hostesses including Mrs. Loren Olson and Mrs. Ewald Lyngass. Pastor Roger Peterson led prayers and officers reported. Gifts totaling 161 dollars were donated to missions and local Christian programs, and a drive for stamps to Epileptic Center Germany was announced. New officers were installed and Bible study and song followed with offerings.
A pre Christmas dinner was held at the Richard Griebenow home Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Emil Huegl of Paradise California. Attending included Mr and Mrs William Burrow Jr Mike Julie Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Robert Burrow and David Mr and Mrs Tom Wetherbee of Postville Mr and Mrs Will Burrow and Albert and August Burrow. Mrs Emma Olson visited Wednesday morning with Mrs George Belschner at West Union. Mrs Emil Huegl Mrs will Burrow and Mrs Dick Griebenow were Monday callers of Mrs Olavus Berentson and Mrs Guy Williams Mr and Mrs Oran Brandt Maquoketa visited Sunday with Mrs Emma Olson.
The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its Christmas party on December 12 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs. Glen Nims with co hosts Mrs. Wayne Flack Mrs. Jerry Anderson and Mrs. Dean Mitts. A gift exchange is planned.
Donations this week include Shup's Grocery two dollars Sinclair Station two dollars Merle Clark three dollars Carla's Beauty Shop five dollars Dean Mitts five dollars a Giver Unknown five dollars Clermont Enterprise five dollars bringing the total to four hundred thirty three dollars. More money is needed to cover the decorations and contributions are welcome.
Winners listed: Levi Molokken Emma Olson Corrine Rynestal Mrs Ernest Holt and Mrs George Paulson earned Gold Bond Stamps at Leos U Save this week.
Larrabee Leaders met Thursday as Sharon Helason opened the regular meeting. Handy Tatro introduced guest speaker Mrs Carmen Swenson whose slides and remarks covered her trip to Europe. The group discussed European papers and the role of youth in foreign ideas, with Heide Knox presenting a gift to Mrs Swenson.
The annual meeting and dinner of Clermont Coop was held Monday December 5 at the West Cacement Lutheran dining hall with 256 dinners served. At the business meeting sales and other income reported was 1098 547 dollars with net savings of 9.00 dollars. Guest speaker was Wilbur Jenney, director of economic research of the Farmers Regional Cooperative. Prizes were won by Laverne Swenson, Will Nelson Jr., and Norman Amundson. Buckleballism elected for a 3 year term were Roland Heins, Carmen Swenson and James Henderson. Officers of the board are Keuben Steffins, president, Oliver Larson, secretary, and Clarence Kittleson, vice-president. Mrs. Roger Amundson. Ardel and John were Saturday visitors of Mr and Mrs Harry Helger pull.
Anyone having Butter-Nut Coffee Strips please turn them in to the stores. There are containers in the stores to put them in and people should bring them there by December.
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary is set for Wednesday December 14 at 4 pm hosted by Patty Luann and Kathleen Gunderson with Kathy and Lori Meier as co hosts. It will be a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Notice Clermont Township Homemakers meet Friday December 9 at 2 pm at Mrs Laverne Swenson home bring homemade gift for exchange. Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittle son Decorah were luncheon guests Saturday of Mrs Irene Olson. New addresses Pfe Larry C Peterson U S 55838876 H H D 7th Army Communications Command SYSCON APO New York NY 09028 and Mrs Paul Noggie 39 11th Street Silvis IL 61282.
Clermont and West Clermont church groups schedule December events including 7th and 8th grade confirmation classes, Luther League meetings, Circle programs, and Christmas program preparations. Services, Sunday School, and Bible studies are listed with times across the two locations.
Legion Notice states Sheehan-Olson Post No. 376 will meet Monday evening December 12 at the Legion Hall. Mr and Mrs Orville Berg were Saturday evening visitors in the Clarence Tatro home.
The Larrabee Leaders held a special meeting Monday November 21 to elect officers. Elected were Historian Catherine Thorson Secretary LuAnn Schneider Treasurer David Woods Vice President Dean Steffans and President Sharon Helgerson. They will serve until March.
Grand Meadow Study Club met November 18 hosted by Mrs Clarence Amundson. The meeting opened with a Thanksgiving hymn and prayers. Members gave a roll call poem and discussed Christmas gifts for secret pals. Mrs Alma Berg led the program with Thanksgiving readings. Zelda Belden and Karen Amundson sang, closing with the Doxology.
The article lists Bucks prize winners with amounts and names, noting several were not present. It also reports upcoming drawings for December 10. Additional notes cover visits by Mrs. Russell Miller and Mrs. Carl Westphal, and local residents visiting Kenneth Amundson, plus college athlete Mary Kittelson’s Luther College football season and background at Valley of Elgin High School.
David Rowland an 18 year old from Clermont wins Iowa state tractor title at the 45th 4 H Club Congress in Chicago. He earns an all expenses paid trip to the congress and a plaque from Miss Teenage America Sandra Lee Robert of Milpitas California. Rowland assisted his mother on the family farm after graduating Valley Community High School in 1966 and has eight years in 4 H work including tractor projects with Leer lairy and ewinc.
Mrs. Lester Luchsinger entertained at her daughter Lolita s nth birthday Friday afternoon. Attendees included Brenda Orth Cheryle Thorson Debbie Kohls Leon Griebenow Debbie Humphrey Lori Meier Michele Lansing Jenny Helgerson Wendy Bushman and Scott Luchsinger. Games followed by Lolita opening gifts and lunch. Donna Humphrey sent a gift but could not attend.
The Sheehan-Olson Unit No. 375 will meet at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening December 13 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Clarence Thorson hosts. Mrs. Will J. Nelson presents the rehabilitation program and Mrs. Franz Appelman reviews the National News.
The Clermont Community Club handed out six turkeys on Saturday afternoon. Winners were Arthur Wolfs, Mrs. Henry Schweinerus, George Frieden, Mrs. Ames Olson, Guy Williams, Mrs. William Lerch, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Olson and Jill. Cedar Falls visitors stayed with Delmer Kingery. Jill remained with her grandparents for a week.
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