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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1963

Page

3

Clermont Local News Social visits fill weekend in area

Residents across Clermont and nearby towns hosted guests from La Crosse Wisc Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Elkader over the weekend. Families including the Halvers Swensons Andersons and Kleppes shared Sunday visits while others traveled from Rochester Iowa City and West Union for dinners lunches and Christmas events. A Santa appearance and a Fayette music concert capped activities before Christmas.

Gerhard Halvergen Laverne Swenson and Roy. Swenson Gene Anderson Denmark Gena Anderson Wisconsin John Bakewell Bill Howe la Crosse Wisc Joe Bakewell Waukon Leslie Kleppe Merle Clark Jim Cowell McGregor Don Doyle Larry Schatz West Union Walter Follett Lester Luchsinger Byron Yauslin Tille Pagen Elkader Margie Swenson Rochester Iowa City Dean DeSart Elgin Larsen Veterans Hospital Alan Seabrooke Leo Woods E. L. Mack Joe Hutch Cedar Rapids William Wedo Francis Wolf el L. Mack

Carol Helgerson Hurt in Two Car Crash

Carol Helgerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Helgerson was injured Saturday afternoon in a two car accident at the intersection near West Clermont Lutheran Church. She was riding with her father when Vernon Andersons car struck the side of their car pushing it into a light pole then against a tree. Helgerson was thrown from the vehicle and taken to Postville Community Hospital.

Carol Helgerson Arthur Helgerson Postville Community Hospital West Clermont Lutheran Church Vernon Anderson Miss Helgerson

Hospital Says No Broken Bones After Scan

A patient was hospitalized after a possible concussion and chipped bones. X-rays on Monday morning showed no broken bones, yet she remained in the hospital.

Clermont Library to Close Friday for Christmas Week

The Clermont library will be closed Friday during Christmas week. This schedule adjusts for the holiday period, with services resuming after the break.

Clermont

Woodland Study Club Meets for Christmas Gathering

Woodland Study Club meets at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr home on Wednesday afternoon December 11 with all members present. Devotions include Luke Christmas message and Christmas hymns. Gifts given to Mrs. George V Larson hospitalized, United Fund donation five dollars, gift to Good Samaritan Home. Guests include Mrs. Paul Humphry Debbie Donna and Barbara. Secret pals revealed with exchanges and new ones drawn for next year. Mrs. George V Larson to host January meeting.

Woodland Study Club Millard Nelson, Jr Luke George V. Larson United Fund Good Samaritan West Union Fix Fay Wickham Jack Dibble Geo. W. Larson Raymond Erhardt Sophie Vasbey George V. Larson Paul Humphry Debbie Donna Barbara

Nativity Scene Erected by Men of St. Peters Parish

Under Gerald Fassbinder the Men of St. Peters Parish set up an outdoor Nativity scene on the Hwy 18 side of St. Peters Church area to remind passersby of the season's sacredness and the birth of Christ.

St. Peter's Parish Gerald Fassbinder Hwy 18 St. Peters Church Christ

Clermont Country Cousins Meeting Held at Roberta Paulson’s

The Clermont County Cousins 4-H Club held its regular meeting on December 7 at Roberta Paulson’s home. Mrs. J. McNeil distributed poms books for the coming year, and after the meeting the group gathered around a piano to sing Christmas carols and participate in a gift exchange.

Clermont Country Cousins Roberta Paulson

Lunch Served by the Hostess Luann Gunderson Rep

Luann Gunderson served as the hostess for the event and acted as the representative.

Luann Gunderson Rep

Clermont Comets 4-H Club Yearend Meeting

Clermont Comets 4-H Club held a Christmas party and family potluck at the gym on Saturday night December 7. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Limmerman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNeilan and family, Burnell Anderson and family, Archie Schroeder and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Willet Hieber and family, Mrs. Oliver Rowland and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dibble and family, Bob Burrow and family, Reuben Steffans and Brenda, Allan and Ronald Upton.

Clermont Comets Theiranny Clermont Mr. and Wayne Limmerman Lee Palmer Leslie Anderson Jack ‘McNeilan Burnell Anderson Archie Schroeder Kenneth Willet Hi °Er Oliver Rowland Jack Dibble Bob Burrow Reuben Steffans Brenda, Allan Ronald Upton

Want Ads and Quick Results Highlighted

A reader note urges use of want ads or quick results sections for fast classifieds and notices, promising prompt listings and easy access to local sales, services, and job postings. The message emphasizes efficiency and visibility for community postings.

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Joseph Sullivan Postville Mervin Hunsberger Esther Kimball Georganna Probert Gene Thornton Joe Wander Moore’s Orville Berg Arthur Olson Ethan Guyer Elliott Olson Richard Meyer Eldorado Richard Hofer Laverne Larson Amy Hovland Clara Myrtle Peterson Arthurs. Olson Eugene Schari Mike Kathy Elmer Olson Roger Arthur S. Olson Richard_Griebenow Wayne Gilson William Burrow Santa Claus Marie Wahls Dick Ayres George Frieden Almer Amundson David Helgerson Ewald Lyngans Donna Colgrove Auditorium Fayette E. R. Withell Chiropractor State Bank Elkader, Lows L. R. Tappan Iowa Drs Louis Schutte & Son Funeral Home Furniture Store R. T. Martin Postville State Bank Curtis D. Nuehring Farmersburg A. H. Sterling Optometrist M. F. Schlein N. Lawler Turkey Turkeys Leo Leona Clermont, Towa Clermont Country Cousins Meeting Clermont Commercial Club
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