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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
7
Santa Claus is to arrive in Clermont around 2 30 on Thursday afternoon December 23 with candy for all the children. The smallest children will be given treats first, then the older children. Following Santa s visit there will be free movies for all the children.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Olson hosted a Christmas party Saturday evening in Postville for the men and their wives who work under Mr Olson as foreman of the Hygrade Food Products loading dock. Attendees included local residents from Waukon Luana Monona and Postville plus several guests. Absent were Kenneth Ewing Ron Barr Sonny Weda and Raymond Frie en.
The East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday December 2 and held a birthday party December 7 at the Decorah Retirement Center. Bible study titled Gods Love Gift was led by Mrs Wayne Amundson. Readers included Mrs Oliver Larson Mrs Roger Amundson Mrs Kenneth Blockhus and Mrs Irene Speece. Pastor Peterson installed new officers for 1966 led by Pres Mrs Bernard Hanson VPres Mrs Eldred Neuhring Sec Mrs M J Blockhus and Treas Mrs Ames Olson. Other officers were Ed Sec Mrs Almer Amundson and Steward ship Sec Mrs Orville Berg. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs M J Blockhus and Mrs Gerald Schneider and Mrs Ben Erickson. Hostesses were Mrs Norris Reierson Mrs Oscar Levi Mrs Gerald Schneider Mrs Sylvan Taylor and Genevieve Anderson.
The Clermont Public Library will close for the afternoon of December 24 with all books due that day returning the following Monday without penalty. On December 31 the library will be open only from 2 to 4 p.m. Residents and visitors are listed: Mr and Mrs Orville Berg and Mr and Mrs Ames Olson visited last Wednesday at the Marvin Berg home in Postville. Hospitalized: Martin Anderson entered Postville Community Hospital on Sunday for medical care.
Mrs. Louis Olson and Mrs. Franz Appelman hosted a bridal brunch at the former’s home on Saturday morning December 11 to honor Miss Zelpha Stringham who will wed Bert O Henderson December 22 at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont. Local and out-of-town guests attended, with gifts and poems read by Mrs. Clarence Grover of Waukon.
East Clermont Lutheran Church women group ALCW traveled to Decorah on Dee 7 to present the program and serve lunch for the Decorah Retirement Center December birthday party. Attendees included Pastor Roger Peterson and many members led by Mrs Helgerson Amundson Blockhus and Blockhus families with Joyce and Jean Blockhus.
Mrs M H Moore entertained the WSCS at her home on Monday December 6 for a 6 30 buffet supper. Fifteen members attended with roll call and a Bible verse. A cash gift will go to Elgin Methodist Church for the Youth Christmas Party. Lucian Appelman led worship with Christmas Meditations and Cosette reading. Carols were sung and the program included Automation and Leisure. Visitors to Mrs Emily Amundson included Mr Henry Vellersven Mrs Dolores Bennett and Mrs Ames Olson. Mrs Lyle Olson dined with Mr and Mrs Enoch Mork last Tuesday.
The National Legion of Decency becomes The National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures effective immediately. Announcement by Very Rev Msgr Daniel J Tarrant in the Archdiocese of Dubuque with Archbishop John J Krol’s authorization. Bishops at Rome approved the change. agency now emphasizes film education and promotion of worthy films alongside moral classification. Catholics in Dubuque renewed voluntary support at parish Masses on December 12.
John Stankovic placed a telephone call to President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House on Friday forenoon December 3. The call lasted about 20 minutes and was completed and cleared. Johnson was at his Texas ranch, the line was forwarded to Texas, and Stankovic spoke personally and businesswise with the President. Stankovic is the 10th highest decorated man in Iowa and the highest in Fayette County. He enjoys the privilege of visiting with President Johnson at the White House or the Texas ranch at government expense.
St. Peter's Rosary Society met at the Parish Hall with Fr Russell Bleich of Ossian De Sales School as guest speaker. He described a film on the Secondary Education Act and noted federal support for private and parochial schools as partners with public systems, while stressing funds cannot be used for teaching religion.
The Decorah Pastoral Conference met Monday December 6 at Norway Lutheran Church St Gist with Rev Landis Gross officiating. Andrew Oppehal of Hawkeye preached. Leonard C Larsen of Lutheran Social Service announced Bevorah counseling hours 10:10 am to 3:00 pm Monday and Thursday by appointment. New members Emil Martinson R David Berg and Glen Kappelman elected. Thanksgiving Clothing Drive shipment to LWR reported. 1966 officers elected: G H Brase pres Walter Pfeffer vice pres Roger Peterson sec treas. Retiring officers listed.
Joyce Mabb and Carl Ramaker were married on Saturday December 4 at the Little Brown Church of Nashua by Rev. Glen Utterbach. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Mervil Mabb of Postville, the bride’s brother and sister in law.
Mr and Mrs David J Hand of 352 South Vine West Union Iowa celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on December 22 They grew up in the Hawkeye area farmed near Hawkeye and West Union before retirement Mrs Hand Olive Swale they reared four daughters all residents of Iowa Their daughters Harriet Olson of Clermont Doris Crone of Waterloo Merriam Cade of Des Moines Wanda Meyer of Brandon and three grandchildren Kay Meyer Kathy Meyer and David Cade A family dinner was held December 12 at the West Union Methodist Church in their honor.
Dinner guests honored Richard Yauslin who left Wednesday to enter the Armed Forces. Attendees from Cedar Rapids, West Union, Rockford and Oelwein included Mr and Mrs Don Yauslin and family, Linda Luch singer, Mary Ann Hanna, Leslie Yauslin, Hubert Williams family, Don Gordon clan, Byron Yauslin and Richard, Marlene Neuhring and Stott, Lolita Luchsinger.
Carsten Larson of Norwalk Wisconsin was a Wednesday overnight guest in the George Y. Larson home. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Ewald Lynegaas and Mr and Mrs Ronald Lyngaas of Postville. Past week visitors to the Martin Anderson home included Mr and Mrs Burnell Anderson of Postville, Mr and Mrs Millard Olson, Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson, Mrs Emma Anderson and Milo, Nels Iverson, John Anderson of Elgin, Mrs Sophie Vasby and Mrs Olavus Berentson.
Bucks drawing results list four winning numbers and names, with two winners present and others absent. A second drawing is planned for Saturday afternoon offering prizes of 40 dollars for No 1 and 10 dollars each for Nos 2 3 and 4.
Business and Professional Womens Club met for a regular monthly meeting and its annual Christmas Party on Friday evening December 10 with a 6:45 luncheon at Bettys Café hosted by Mrs. Levi Molokken Mrs. Millard C Larson and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson. A Christmas Gift exchange followed at Mrs Molokkens home. Twenty two members attended and a thank you note from Lee Wells was read. The Christmas committee plans a December 20 candy fundraising at Pringle's Café. A yearplan lists hostesses by month with many members named for 1954 roles and a November 1953 adjournment ending a night of 500 with prizes for top players.
Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Lucian Appelman’s home on Tuesday afternoon December 7 with eleven members present. Mrs. Appelman reviewed general federation news and, as program chair, presented News and Views of a Spiritual Christmas. Candle readers included Mrs. Louis Olson, with lighting by Mrs. Floyd Bergeson, candle of Hope by Mrs. Alfred Baechler, candle of Prophecy by Mrs. Franz Appelman, and candle of Love by Mrs. Burkard Riegel. Christmas carols followed, ending with prayer and a Christmas tea hosted by the hostess.
Lucky winners of the turkeys given away at 2 p.m. on Saturday were Mrs. Sig Hope, Oscar Thompson, Emily Amundson, Irene Mitts, Joe Baker and Mrs. Irene Olson. Another drawing for six turkeys will be held this Saturday with the last one being December 22 for six turkeys.
West Clermont Lutheran Church presents a Christmas program by the Sunday School and Congregation titled The Christmas Story. Readers, candles, group recitations, and choir numbers are performed by grades from kindergarten to high school, with a pantomime and nativity scenes. Directors, speakers, and participating children and adults are listed.
Mrs. M. H. Moore entertained the Ladies Birthday Bridge Club on Tuesday evening honoring Mrs. Bess Blake. After a 7 p.m. dinner at Desarah the group played bridge at two tables with Mrs. Louis Olson winning high score and Mrs. Blake finishing second.
Mrs Burkard Riegel, chairman of the Retarded Children's Assn fund drive for Fayette County, reports the Clermont drive is completed with $198 collected. Helpers in house to house solicitation included Mrs Arthur Amundson, Mrs Lawrence Fritz, Mrs Wayne Gilson, Mrs Levi Molokken, Mrs Lawrence Kohls, Mrs Merle Clark, Mrs Johr Gass and Mrs Louis Olson.
Mrs Bess Blake hosted a 6 30 dinner at her home on Thursday for the recent bride Mrs Norbert Baltes. After dessert Mrs Lorranne Crowe read poems. Gifts were presented and bridge played at two tables with prizes awarded to Mrs Burkard Riegel first, Mrs Alfred Baechler second, and Mrs Lartine Crowe third.
Michael Olson stayed overnight Saturday at Dean Mitts residence. Mrs Clarence Kittieson Mrs Clara Helgerson and Mrs Lyle Olson hosted a luncheon Saturday afternoon for Mrs Irene, detailing a neighborhood social gathering with several attendees and a guest.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co will continue to stress SERVICE FIRST in auto insurance, offered only through agents of County Mutuals. Officials say reasonable rates matter, but policyholders seek quality service and fair treatment for general and preferred risks throughout life.
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