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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
7
Wednesday December 11 1963 notes show WSCS meeting with Schneider discussing taking a pack a wad of to some feed and wa in a local context. The fragment indicates a communal or organizational gathering with names and actions under review.
Weeklong calls to visit Ednaler included Rev George Breitkreuz and several residents. Metta Krueger Clara Ba Be ner Isabel Leon Jacob Mrs James My Abe eres Vicky and others listed among visitors.
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The West Clermont Junior Lutherans met Wednesday evening at the church with twelve Members in grades 3 and 4 led by Mrs. Roger Peterson and Mr. Lyle Olson. Grades 5 and 6 had ten members with leaders Mrs. Lyle Gunderson and Mrs. William Nelson Jr. Grades 7 and 8 had ten members with leaders Mrs. Lee Palmer N. The evening featured Christmas caroling for the church and elderly, the Christmas story, and a lunch of hot cocoa and cookies followed by games.
The West Clermont ALCW met Wednesday December 4 with hostesses Mesdames Wander Bear Nelson van Anderson Mueller and Kleppe. Devotions by Pastor Peterson on 2nd Col verses 8 and 7. Voted to run a lunch stand at the Louis Thies sale December 9 and hold a pre Christmas bake sale December 4 at 2 pm. Pastor installed 1964 officers. Pantry shower for Pastor and Mrs Petersor. Birthday offerings listed for several members. Bible Study titled Christ is Our Sustainer led by Pastor Peterson and two others. Meeting closed with hymn and Lord's Prayer.
St. Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dennis Bear's home with 10 members present. Mrs. Geo. Ys Larson led a paper titled How to Get Ready For Christmas. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Atty General Hultman ruled the Clermont petition opposing a 152000 sewer system bond issue was invalid. Ninety signatures challenged the project costs and lack of connected homes. With the ruling, bonds proceed funded by a 25000 government grant and local tax income.
Betty's Cafe marked its third anniversary on November 28 with Swiss Steak and trim mings. Registration ran all day and prizes were awarded in the evening. George Frieden won the grand prize a 50 piece stainless steel silverware set. Marilyn Paulson won second prize, a carton of cigarettes. High attendance was reported.
The Central District hosted its interstate Christmas party on Saturday at West Union Country Club with a 7 PM dinner and a Madri gal Singers of USU performance. Attendees from the community included Howard Johnson, Marvin Larson, numerous DeSart and Burrow families, and guests visiting from Cedar Rapids and Clermont. A deer incident near Valley High and related car damage over $100 were noted, along with Christmas sale offers from Crowe's Store Clermont. Specific visits and small-town social details follow, including local travel to Tucson for business and weekend visits among residents.
Mrs. George Frieden presided as East ALCW opened with Pastor Peterson leading a lesson on The secretaries report was read and approved. Installations were conducted. officers elected for the coming year include Frieden Olson Laverne Larson Gisleson Bilden Lyngans. Birthday observances were noted for Clarence Peterson and Hubert Cummings. A missionary record was sent to June Krome in Zu land South Africa. Service included hymns and prayers.
Clermont council secured approval to sell 80 000 in sewer bonds after the attorney general ruled objections were not filed in time. The original sale on November 14 drew an Iowa-Des Moines Bank bid at 3.165 percent. A prior straw vote opposed the project, and a petition of 172 supported it, while 90 protested the bond sale as a hardship. The 69 000 plant is nearly finished and the case moved to the state appeal board before AG ruling.
Robert Fassbinder vice president spoke to an all student assembly on December 3 in the DeSales gym. The program outlined the council’s purpose, functions, parliamentary procedure, and the Executive Council’s responsibilities as the council continues to establish its role in the school system.
The West Clermont Evening ALCW met Dec 6 with Mrs. Lee Palmer and Mrs. Orlan Tague hosting. Pastor Roger Peterson led devotions from Colossians 2 6 and 7, and prayer. Mrs. George O. Larson and Mrs. James Anderson led the Christ Is Our Sustainer Bible study.
Mr and Mrs Leland Probert hosted a Si Chub Card party Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Orth Mr and Mrs John Gasy Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohls Mr and Mrs Henry Follett and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor. Prizes went to Mrs Sylvan Taylor ladies high Mr John Gass low Leo Orth mens high and John Gass low.
The Methodist Church in Elgin will hold worship at 8 46 a m with Pastor Lee Roy Collins. A junior high membership training class meets at the church from 4 05 to 5 05 p m on Wednesday December 11.
Miss Marilyn Paulson of Cedar Rapids lists 610 percent streets as her address. Clarence Jacobin resides at 1180 South Ard Street in Bend Oregon.
Stamp winners at Leo's U Save Store last week were Mrs Elsie Trude Mrs Burkard Rie gel Mrs Clarence Bear Mrs Arthur Olson and Mrs John Finnegan. Also Sophie Vasby's Hobby Shop offers 30 rugs and quilts as Christmas gifts.
Thomas Currier, Pastor, announces daily masses Thursday and Friday and weekend services. CCD classes for high school and grade school scheduled with confessions at 4:00 and 6:00, Advent wreath lighting before Masses. Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 with 10:00 High Mass.
The Clermont parish announces a December schedule with services and choir events. East Clermont hosts Sr. Choir and confirmation sessions on December 12, 14, and 15, plus a Luther League Candle service. West Clermont lists Jr and Sr. choirs on December 21, confirmations, an ALCW bake sale, and worship and Sunday school times.
The annual drive ran the week of November 24 at Clermont's St. Peter's Parish. Parishioners donated 650 pounds of clothing to be shipped to those in need overseas, regardless of creed or color.
Two students from DeSales Central High School were named to the Salesian Chapter of the National Honor Society at St Peter's Parish. Senior Robert Fassbinder and junior Edward Bodensteiner were announced on Wednesday December 4.
Miss Bonnie Taylor spent Friday night with Jeanette Hart at Sumner. Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson and Bonnie were dinner guests Sunday of Capt and Mrs Paul Humphrey and girls.
Captain Paul W. Humphrey returns to Cedar Rapids with his wife Joann and three children after 11 months in South Vietnam. He will move to Fort Belvoir Virginia for six months of Engineer Officers Career Course. The family celebrated his homecoming and the community noted his orders to return with about 1000 other U S personnel as Viet Nam training progressed. He served with MAAG in Vietnam and entered the Army in 1959. He is an Iowa State University graduate.
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