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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

7

Cub Scout Pack Meeting at Clermont Den Night

Cub Scouts and families gathered Friday evening as Arthur Amundson led activities including a history of Pach and the Christmas carol Up On the Housetop. Mothers joined a log rolling contest while wolves earned badges and rewards for Ricky Reierson Brian Amundson Dean Johnson and Arvin Appel, followed by a Mexican pinata for treats.

Clermont Seathe Heh Ter Arthur Amundson Buffalo Bill Bill Arthur Jetta Norris Ren Pach Wolf Ricky Reierson Terry’ Hubert Brian” Amund Woods Burton Arvin Appel Déan Johnson Arrow Brian Amundson Dean Johnson Ricky Reielee

East Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet Details Nov 5

The East Clermont Jr. Tay et meeting on Thursday evening November 5 featured devotions led by Gwen Olson and a program by the primary department about the Good Samaritan led by Mrs. Oliver Larson. Minutes were approved and refreshments served by Millard Bilden, Hubert Cummings and Gwen Olson.

Tl East Clermont, Jr Tay Patty Amundson Gwen Olson Good Samaritan Oliver Larson Paul Millard Bilden Hubert! Cummings En Olson

Turkey Winners at Saturday Afternoon Event

Mrs Louis A Olson Mrs John Homewood Mrs Richard Olson Carman Swenson Clarence Larson and John Barnhouse were the turkey winners Saturday afternoon Five pucks were won by Mrs Millard Bear and Glen Nygeard

Louis A. Olson John Homewood Richard Olson Carman Swenson Clarence Larson John Barnhouse Millard Bear Glen Nygeard

West Clermont ALCW Meeting Recaps 1983 Officers

The West Clermont ALCW met on December 5 at St Luke Lutheran with a bake sale plan for church parlor after meetings. Officers installed included President Mrs Roy Tatro and Vice Presidents Mrs Herb Martin and Mrs Lyle Gunderson, with others named for secretary treasurer and education roles. Local subscribers urged to order Lutheran Standard and Scope, Bible studies aided by Scope.

West James, Henderson Roy Tatro Herb Martin Lyle Gunderson Vernon Anderson Treas Willet ‘Miller Griebenow L. Mla Tring Emma Olson Gussie Miller Otto Vasby Raymond Erhardt Deg Ies James Elmer Olson Lord Nelson, Jr Gordon, Hoopman Arthur Amundson

Annual Meeting of Clermont Co op

The Clermont Co op held its annual meeting on Monday December 3. Members were served turkey sandwiches by the ALCW ladies of the Lutheran church. Minutes record membership voting on Articles of Incorporation. Door prizes went to Art Helgerson Clarence Tohenon Robert Swenson Clifford Osmundson J Jacob Fried erich Jr Willet Miller Carmen Swenson Jack Dibble Leon Ev erman George Wander and Clarence Amundson. Neuben Steffins was elected President Charles Deering Vice President and Clarence Kittelson Secretary at the board meeting following the meeting.

Clermont Co-operative ALCW Lutheran Church

Fall concert set for December 13 at school auditorium

The 42 piece DeSales band and 84 voice chorus, led by Richard Lindner and Sister Mary Thomas, perform a fall concert on December 13. The program includes Mendelssohn and Bornstein numbers for girls and boys sections, orchestral interludes, and choral works from Beethoven to Scott, ending with The Star Spangled Banner.

DeSales Richard Lindner Sister Mary Thomas OSE Mendelssohn’s Elijah Beethoven Sellner Smale Scott

Tre Ore Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Sylvan Taylor Home

The Tre Ore Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Sylvan Taylor. Devotions were followed by a demonstration of gift packages and machine bows by Weldon Orth. The next meeting is planned for February 7 at Mrs. Leo's home.

Tre Ore Sylvan Tay Lor Ay, Weldon’ Orth Home la Selle Exchange Leo

Town and Country Club Meeting Notes and Guests

The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. John Bakewell's home on December 6 with 16 members present. The group joined the Tre Ore Club for Christmas caroling on December 16, conducted a business session, and awarded prizes to Mrs. Louis Olson and Mrs. Arthur Amundson. A door prize went to Mrs. Amundson, and a Christmas gift exchange followed lunch. Visitors and guests attended several social events at Club Iowa and with local residents, including dinners and parties, as family and club members visited in the area.

Town and Country Club John Bakewell Arthur Amundson Tre Ore Club Louis A. Olson

Stamp winners at Led and Leona’s U-Save store

Stamp winners at Led and Leona’s U Save store last week were Marlene Durscher, Mrs Will Wede, Mrs Lavern Hyde, Quinton Olson and Lawrence Walvaine.

Led and Leona’s U-Save Marlene Durscher Will Wede Lavern Hyde Quinton Olson Lawrence Walvaine

Buck winner Ralph Triem nets 120 in Saturday drawing

Ralph Triem won 120 dollars in the Saturday afternoon bucks drawing. Officials announce a 40 bucks drawing to follow next week.

Ralph Triem Ion Wield

West Luther League members plan Christmas church decorations

The West Clermont Luther League met at the church on Sunday December 9. They voted on moving meetings to Thursday nights and planned a church Christmas tree with popcorn decorations. A skit and Bible study on the Christmas story were presented. A party was scheduled for December 10 and members were asked to bring popcorn. Lena Wenger returned home after visiting Lester Wenger's family.

West Clermont Luther League Gary Kittelson Susan Tatro East League

Busy Beavers Hold Christmas Meeting at East Clermont Church

The Busy Beavers club held its regular meeting and Christmas party on December 7 at East Clermont Literacy Church. Installation of officers followed with Willie Friedén as president Bonnie Kijttleson vice president Lindanings as secretary-treasurer Betty Sandery historian Patty Amundson reporter and Bonita Kjosa photographer. Committees for the year include contact committee D'Ana Cline Karen Olson Cheryl Anderson Becky Thompson and music committee Kaye Loftsgard Karen Cummings Gwen Olson heads physical fitness. Programs featured talks on My Clothing Inventory Wardrobe Planning by Diane Friden demonstrations on Skin Care by Karen Cummings and distribution of record books. Lunch was served and gifts opened with Patty Amundson reporting. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Anderson Mrs. Gena Anderson Mrs. Walter Follett Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Mrs. Emma Anderson.

Clermont LitHeran Willie Friedén Bonnie Kijttleson Lindanings Dis Ane Leiran Betty Sandery Patty, Amundson Bonita Kjosa D’ana Cline Karen Olson Cheryl Anderson Becky Thompson Kaye Loftsgard Karen Cummings Gwen. Olson Hetty Sanderson Diane Frieden Patty Amundson

Methodist Church Notices for Elgin Area

Rev Lee Roy Collins pastor leads worship service at 8 45 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Bible study Wednesday at 730 am at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin

St. Paul's Methodist Church Elgin

WSCS Meets at Home of Mrs Blake for December

The regular WSCS meeting was held Monday evening December 3 at Mrs Bess Blake's home. President Mrs M H Moore led, prayers were said, and carols sung. The program Christmas is Sharing featured Fran Schneider Susan Kingery Janice Nims Rose Schneider and Linda Luchsinger. Fourteen members and four guests attended. no January meeting. February at Mrs Lucian Appelman with silent auction.

WSCS Bess Blake M. H. Moore Blake Linda Luchsinger Susan Kingery Fran Schneider Janice Nims Rose Schneider

St Ann's Circle Holds Monday Meeting at Bakewell Home

St Ann's Circle met Monday evening at the John Bakewell home with eleven members present. Mrs Lorranne Crowe led the program and Tacquelyn Bakewell delivered a radio talk on respiratory diseases Our Silent Enemies. Crowe then gave an Advent reading and discussed Thanksgiving celebrations and a Thanksgiving prayer. Lunch was served.

St. Ann’s Circle John Bakewell Lorranne Crowe Tacquelyn Bakewell

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E. Clermont Junior Lutherans Meeting Turkey A.L.C.W. Meeting Lee Pape Penni Patti West Union Alan Seabrooke Asrooke Lolita Luchsinger Palmer Memorial Hospital Enoch Nelson Sam Koehler Arlington Nelson Sigmund Koehler Gerhard Halver Sor Harry Yauslin Santa Claus Ars Arnays Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Clermont Co-op Karl Mill! Resenting Armers Bantaas Insurance Assn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Michael Clark Charles City Iowa Dale Fogle Linda Randy Sandra Moore’s Arthur Nelson, Sr Isabel Nelson Arthur Nelson, Jr. Hudson Emma Anderson Postville Community Hospital Buck West Luther League Lena Wenger Lester Wenger Dianne Moore's Big Bear Howard Learn Gilbert Anderson Gena Anderson Walter Follett Will. Burrow Donald R. Murphy N. E Co-Op Hulbert’s Enka Sinclair Goodyear Tires W.S.C.S St. Ann’s Circle Meeting A.L.C.W Clermont Bucks Felco Pig Grower Felco Clermont Cooperative
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