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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
7
St. Peter's Catholic Church announces worship with Rev. Thomas Currier as pastor. Sunday services with sung liturgy at 8 and 10 am, daily liturgy at 7:15 am, and confessions on Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm.
The East Clermont and West Clermont churches announce a busy December with choir practices on December 14 to 23, grade confirmations on December 16 to 18, Sunday School and worship services on December 17 to 18, and a Sunday School Christmas program on December 23. Local guests Mr and Mrs Ned Pearson and Shawn from Knoxville visited the Duane Kamp family during the weekend.
The Clermont County Cousins 4 H Club held its regular meeting on Saturday December 10 at Ann and Linda Nelsons home. Diane McNeil called the meeting to order at 3 30 pm with 19 members present. Six new members Julie Becker Tracey Milter Ruth Steffens Marie Ruckdaschel Faye Finnegan Teresa McNeeil joined. Old and new business were discussed. New officers Luann Gunderson president Ann Nelson vice president Junanne Bakewell secretary Nancy Nelson treasurer were installed by Diane McNeil. The meeting adjourned after the 4 H pledge and a gift exchange. Mary Lacock showed a film. Home Economics Christmas songs were sung by the group. Lunch was served by the host.
The Clermont Community Club distributed six free turkeys on Saturday. Winning pairs included Sherman Lawson Mrs Gerald Gutcher Melvin Johnson Inga Evanson Mrs Frank Nims and Mrs John Dywe.
Saturday afternoon drawing announced prizes for Bucks including Sh0.00 for Mrs Normal Olson and $10.00 for William Wede among others. Next Saturday December 17 a $100.00 prize and three $10.00 prizes are to be drawn.
Mrs Ed Burt remains a medical patient at Community Hospital in Postville, where she has stayed for a couple of weeks and expects to come home this week.
This week at Leo's U Save the winners of Gold Bond Stamps were Mrs M C Larson Joe Leehy Mrs Orlan Tague Mrs Bernard Hanson and Mrs Dean Mitts securing rewards in the store’s promotion.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Gerene Larson and Jack R. Sawvell of Waterloo in Vermillion South Dakota officiated by Judge Sam Horner at 11 30 am. Parents listed are Mr and Mrs George Larson of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Jay Sawvell of Dubuque. Mrs Sawvell works as a bookkeeper at Gamble Robinson Co. Mr Sawvell is assistant manager of Dunkies Leadland. They will reside at 128 Sunnyside Apt 2 Waterloo Iowa after a brief honeymoon.
The regular monthly meeting of Shéehan-Olson Post No. 375 was held Monday December 12 at the Legion Hall with 13 members present. New Viet Nam members LaVerne Nims and Ordell Kjosa joined. Commander James Anderson presented awards for achieving 15 members. Oscar Thompson Walter Follett and Clarence Amundson received recognition. A Thank You note from Walter Follett was read. Orlan Tigue moved to send 10 to Independence Mental Institute, seconded by Oscar Thompson. LaVerne Nims spoke on Viet Nam conditions. The meeting closed in the usual manner.
Business and Professional Women held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Glen Nims home with co hosts Mrs. Wayne Flack Mrs. Jerry Anderson and Mrs. Dean Mitts. Twenty four members and one guest Mrs. Robert Mott attended. Minutes were read and approved gifts bought for a community family. Gift exchange netted prizes with Mrs. Bess Blake winning high.
Christmas seal chairman reports that 173 letters with seals were mailed to Clermont contributors. Seventeen letters were returned with money totaling 139.10. The appeal urges continuing work to eliminate tuberculosis and chest ailments, noting costs under a pack of cigarettes or a package of gum daily. Cards offered at half price at Crowe's in Clermont.
E E on Cedar Rapids was honored by the Town Electric Light and Power Co at a dinner in December for 28 years with the firm. A senior accountant, he began in 1941 after graduating from Coe College, returning in 1946 after Navy duty in World War II. He received a pin and a wish to be present for a 50 year pin.
The Tre Ore Jr Study Club met Monday evening December 5 at Mrs Verne Swenson home with 18 members and one guest Mrs Dave Smith. De votions were given and towels hemmed by the blind distributed along with Iowa stationery. A $2 contribution was approved for the Jr director of General Federation of Women's Club Tour. A money gift for Christmas Canteen to a boy at Woodward State Hospital was planned. Mrs Richard Neumann reported Federation news on Fine Arts. A home made gift exchange closed the meeting. Christmas crafts were led by Mrs Weldon Orth. The January meeting is set for January 2 at Mrs Orlan Tarnes.
East Clermont held its annual meeting on Monday December 5 electing La Verne Larson as president Louie Erickson as vice president and Quinton Olson as secretary of the Church Council and Congregation. Five three year council members were chosen Justin Baker George Frieden Hilder Gilbertson Alvin Halvorson and Quinton Olson. West Clermont held its annual meeting on Tuesday December 6 electing Roy Tatro as president Lyle Aanes as vice president and Carman Swenson as secretary. Five new council members were elected Charles Becker John Gass Leo Griebenow Harry Gunderson Reuben Steffens. Retiring officers were honored: President William Nelson Jr Vice President Roy Tatra and Secretary Carmen Swenson with council members Vernon Anderson Merle Clark Ted Loftsgard Win Nelson Jr and Glen Nygaard. Order your Christmas plants now at the Elgin Furniture Store.
Birthday Club met at the home of Miss Andine Vasby Tuesday to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Emma Olson Mrs. Gussie Miller and Miss Andine Vasby. Nake Away Bingo followed by a picnic lunch. Attending were Mrs. Mary Olson Mrs. Arthur S. Olson Mrs. Ruth Starkey Mrs. Floyd Bergeson Mrs. Evelyn Olson Mrs. Elmer Olson Mrs. Leo Griebenow and Mrs. John Barnhouse. Mrs. Ellen Nelson was a guest.
William C. Upton of Clermont, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Upton, has been promoted to Army specialist fourth class while serving with the 9th Engineer Battalion in Germany. Entered active duty October 1964, completed basic at Ft. Leonard Wood, arrived overseas March 1965, and is a 1962 Valley High School Elgin graduate.
Clermont Ladies Aid Society met in Elgin Nov 30 at the home of Mrs. Inith Nelson with Mrs. Wm Nelson as co host in Mrs Blake's absence. Franz Appelman led the meeting. Fifteen members answered roll call with Christmas as the program. Five guests attended and a renewal of Towan was moved. A special gesture for the president was proposed. A nominating committee was named. Librarian noted 353 books checked out in October. Lucian Appelman gave a program on Advent.
West Clermont ALCW met at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rebecca circle members hosting. Officers were installed by Pastor Peterson. new president LaVerne Swenson and others were announced. The group planned serving coffee at Decorah Retirement Center and heard a Christmas program led by Mrs. Wander with readings, songs, and roles for Mary Joseph and baby Jesus.
Clermont Study Club members Mrs Louis Olson Mrs Lorraine Crowe Miss Andine Vassey and Miss Agnes Kneeland visited Fayette County Home on Thursday afternoon and donated 26 dozen homemade Christmas cookies as their longtime Christmas project. Wayne Flack Luann were guests of Genes Lawson in Rossville on Sunday. J B Lavelle of Winona Minn dined with Mr and Mrs Joe Wander Thursday, with Art Slater of Winona visiting in the Wander home.
Margaret Nuehring and David Colsch of Decorah wed at St Marys Dorchester with a 10 am nuptial mass officiated by Rev William O Bri en. The bride wore a brocade gown with empire bodice and pearl tiara. Music by St Patrick s choir complemented the ceremony. A reception followed in church dining room hosted by Merlé Welper and Harold Welper. The couple will reside near Dorchester.
Tam Dee Anderson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Anderson was baptized Sunday December 4 at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor Roger Peter son. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Quane Barker. A dinner followed with attendees including the Barkers Wander Nims Vollekken and Petersons unable to attend.
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