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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1967

Page

7

Clermont Lutheran Parish Events at East Clermont

The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson lists a week of activities at East Clermont from Wednesday February 1 through Monday February 6. Highlights include ALCW hostess duties, Jr Lutherans, confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grades, Church Council meetings, Sunday School, Worship Services, Luther League, Bethel Series sessions, Sr Choir, and Adult Bible Study with Bethel Series.

Clermont ALCW Harry Helgerson Clarence Amundson George Frieden Norman Amundson Clara Myrtle Peterson Helmer Lyngaas Church Council Luther League Bethel Series Fii

St Peters Church Schedules Sung Liturgy Times

St Peter s Catholic Church holds Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday mass is at 7 15 a.m. Confessions are offered Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Legion Auxiliary Sets Yearlong Monthly Activity Plan

Mrs. Louis T. Olson of the Clermont Sheehan Olson Unit announced a calendar of Legion Auxiliary activities. Each month highlights a program from legislative work in January to Patriotism in February, local unit focus in March, veterans' children welfare in April, Poppy Day in May, Junior members in June, and Girls' Share in July.

American Legion Auxiliary Louis T. Olson Sheehan - Olson Auxilary Clermont Free America G29

Christmas Seal Report From Clermont Residents

The Christmas Seal Report records 173 letters mailed in November to Clermont residents. Of these, 145 returned with money, two sent no contribution, and 25 did not reply. Total money $195.25. per letter average $1.27. American Legion contributed £2.00 and an $8.00 memorial added to the fund. It is not too late to return TB envelopes and aid the chairman.

Clermont Tb, Health Organization American Legion T.B

Engagement announced for Dorothea Dawn Dean and Curtis Olson

Mrs R L Dean of Postville announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Dorothea Dawn to Curtis Gene Olson son of Mr and Mrs Louis Olson of Clermont The bride elect attends Allen Memorial School of Nursing Winterloo The groom is employed at Join Deere Waterley Tractor Works A May wedding is planned

R. L. Dean Postville Dorothea Dawn Curtis Gene Olson Louis A. Olson Clermont Allen Memorial School of Nursing Winterloo Join Deere Waterley Tractor Works

Obituary for Douglas Duane Houg

Douglas Duane Houg born September 27 1946 at Farmersburg died aged 20 in Vietnam after serving with the 1st Battalion 8th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Division. Survived by his wife Phyllis McGregor mother and stepfather Marion five brothers and two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Monona Evangelical United Brethren Church with military rites at M cGregor American Legion graveside. Card of thanks from Emma Anderson.

Douglas Duane Houg Vernon Dorothy Houg Farmersburg St. Olaf Lutheran Parsonage Monona Postville Central Community High School Elkander Phyllis Young McGregor Caledonia Minn Douglas McGregor Electronics U.S. Army Vietnam 8Th Cavalry Regiment Phyllis Robert K. Meyer Marion Verdine Hug Allen Brent Tyrone Kent Meyer Robin Doris Theresa Oscar Henkes Julia Hoagg Monona Evangelical United Brethren Church Peterson Jackson Turner Ramon Hass Wallace Marting David Schlitter McGregor American Legion Post Monona City American Legion of

George P. Rounds Dies at 82 in Seattle

Last rites were set for George P. Rounds 82 in Seattle Washington after his death Friday night A requiem mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. at St Peter s Church Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery The rosary was to be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday February 2 at Schutte Funeral Home in Postville

George P. Rounds Seattle Wash St. Peter's Church Schutte Funeral Home Postville

Town and Country Club Hosts Play Night Event

Mrs. Willet Miller hosted the Town and Country Club at her home on Thursday evening. Members and guests attended as Valley High School students performed Thornton Wilder s The Long Christmas Dinner, which won first at the Upper Town Speech Festival. The cast included D A Cline Susan Sniffin Kendall Mark Richard Kittle son Anita Skelton Randy Alderson Diane James Susan Jones Myrna Moore Juan ne Bakewell Steven Kittleson and Tim Baldwin. After the program, refreshments were served and the meeting opened with the American Creed. Committees formed for the spring Golden Age Tea and nominations. Members named to the Membership Committee and discussions noted of Club Women and a closing Club Collect.

Willet Miller Own and Country Club G. W. Anderson Tom Sniffin Wadena Richard Wagner West Union Clarence Kittleson C. N. Olson Freda Cline Louis Olson Dean DeSart Charles Wagner Dramatics Valley High School Valley Thornton Wilder Upper Town D’ana Cline Susan Sniffin Kendall Mark Richard Kittleson Anita Skelton Randy Alderson Diane James Susan Jones Myrna Moore Juannane Bakewell Steven Kittleson Laird Cline Rolcall Lyle Aanes Lyle Gunderson Leo Woods Roy Tatra Rueben Steffens

Bucks Prize Draw Names and Winners Listed

The Bucks drawing Saturday selected No 1 for 100 dollars with Mrs Lawrence Guyer absent, No 2 for 10 dollars won by Larry Horan present, No 3 for 10 dollars won by Woodrow Hyde present, No 4 for 10 dollars won by Alfred Jacob present. Next Saturday February 4 a 100 dollar prize plus 20 and two 10 dollar prizes will be awarded.

Lawrence Guyer Larry Horan Woodrow Hyde Alfred Jacob

Mrs Olson Entertained Bridge Club Members

The Ladies Bridge Club was entertained at the home of Mrs Louis Olson Tuesday evening. A 6 30 dinner was served by the hostess before bridge at two tables. Mrs M H Moore held high score with Mrs Kate Hitch second high. Guests included Miss Catherine Klaus Mrs Bert Henderson and Mrs Willet Miller.

Ladies Louis Olson M. H. Moore Kate Hitch Catherine Klaus Bert Henderson Willet Miller

Entertains Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Officers

The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Elmer Olson's home with 16 members present and two guests welcomed. The treasurer reported a 47.75 Library Tax payment from the County Treasurer. Officers named: President Bess Blake, Vice President Franz Appelman, Treasurer Will Nelson, Secretary Fred Cline. Committees were appointed for Program, Membership, and Cheer. Franz Appelman led an Americanism program. Coffee guests Friday included Mrs. John Gass and Mrs. Orlan Tague.

Olson Ladies Aid Society Elmer Olson Mary Olson Bess Blake Franz Appelman Will J. Nelson Fred Cline Lucian Appelman Ruth Starkey Leo Gricbenow I. C. Jerdee Delmer Kingery

Mary Circle Met Wednesday at Pastor Peterson home

Mary Circle of the West Cler mont ALCW met at Pastor Roger Peterson's home on Wednesday at 9 15 am with co host Mrs Richard Olson. Twelve members answered roll call and shared a Bible verse. Mrs Emma Larson led the Bible Study Who Is He from John I. New maps for Bible study arrived and in use. Subscription to Scope given to new member Mrs Bert Henderson. Yearbooks distributed. The circle voted to support the New Guinea Sewing Project and gave 50 cents. They will host the birthday party at the Aase Haugen home and assist Martha Circle at Family Night.

Bert Henderson New ‘Guinea Aase Haugen Martha Circle

Junior Auxiliary Meeting At Legion Hall On Feb 8

Members of the Junior Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall at 4 pm with Sonja and Roberta Paulson as hostesses. Each member will answer roll call with a short article on Washington or Lincoln.

The Legion Hall Sonja Roberta Paulson Washington Lincoln

New Addresses for Pfc Robert A Nims US 55888819

Mrs Ernest Helgerson and Sheila and Sharnell visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Ruth Schott. Pfc Robert A Nims US 55888819 of Co B 2-13 INF has new address at APO New York NY 02028.

Pfc Robert A. Nims APO New York N.Y Ernest Helgerson Sheila and Sharnell Ruth Schott

Ed Johnson Hosts 80th Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson Herman Johnson Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Mr and Mrs Will Burrow called at the Edward Johnson home Friday afternoon to help Edward celebrate his 80th birthday.

Marvin Johnson Herman Johnson Gilbert Anderson Will Burrow Edward Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Clermont Walter Follett Insurance Agency Grinnell Mutual Resistance National Fidelity Life Elgin Kenton Lorraine Krueger Legion Auxiliary Bank Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Pastor Peterson R. E. Langholz Emma Anderson Town & Country Club Mrs. Olson Henry Follett John Gass Orlan Tague Mary Circle Grinnell Mutual Karl Miller Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell, Owa Pest Control Program Sevin Felco Statex Clermont Cooperative Clermont, Lowa
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