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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

7

BPW Meeting At Bakewell Home In January Host Craft Work

Business and Professional Women club met at Mrs. John Bakewell home with co hosts Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Bear. Twenty two members and one guest attended. Reports approved. welfare committee noted gifts to three elderly families. Voting ended eating out, meetings set for 7 30 pm, refreshments served. Evening closed with 500 card game and scores recorded.

BPW Bakewell Chanel John Bakewell Louis A. Olson Millard Bear Levi Molokken Esther Erickson Loyd Meier Millara Larson Oscar Lind BPW Club Rome Lorrinne Crowe

Clermont Methodist Activities and Events Notice

Clermont Methodist Church schedules worship at 8:45 a.m. on February 2 with Elgin church events including a training class 4:05 to 5:05 p.m. and a School of Missions February 6 with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. Feb 7 WSCS meets at 7:30 p.m. and Adult Membership class 7:80 p.m. in Elgin. Local notices also mention winter clothing sale and social visits among parishioners.

Elgin Sun School of Missions WSCS Gerald Gutcher

Parish Senate Formed at Saint Peter's Church

Saint Peter's Parish in the Clermont Elgin Castalia area forms its first Senate of Lay persons to aid the pastor and lay directors. Members include Joseph Leehy Elgin Lea Woods Clermont Gerald Fassbinder Michael Finnegan and Mrs John McNeil. The group will tackle modern church challenges, education, social and health concerns with planned programs for the community.

St. Peter’s Church I Vitican Ecumenical Council Pope Paul iI Saint Peter's Clermont-Elgin- Castalia Saint Peter Joseph Leehy Elgin Lea Woods Clermont Gerald Fassbinder Michael Finnegan John Gen) McNeil Senate of Saint Pet Church Hespititusl Apestotir Finstic

Brownies Meet The Brownies Review January Meeting

The Brownies held their 3rd meeting after school on Monday January 3 led by Mrs Dean Schneider who spoke about the organization. A business session followed by lunch. later the group sang and played Hot Potato. Photos were taken for a Valentine project at the next meeting.

Brownies Dean Schneider Schneider Peggy Schott

Stamp winners named at Leo's U Save Store drawing

Lucky winners of the free Gold Bond stamps at Leo's U Save Store this week include Lawrence White of Marion, M Millard C Larson, Mrs Emil Sehnieder, Mrs Geo Larson and Mrs Richard Osterhus.

Leo's U-Save Lawrence White Marion M Millard C. Larson Emil Sehneider Geo.o. Larson Richard Osterhus

Hendersons and Guests Visit in Fred Cline Home

Mr and Mrs R B Henderson of Bothell Washington and Mrs Paul Roberts of Pasadena Calif visit this week in the Fred Cline home Mrs Don Cowell and Doyte j entertained at a birthday dinner on Saturday for the first birthday of Mike Guests were Mrs ogsie Gass Roy Torson and Mrs John Gass Kathy and David

Henderson Bothell Washington Paul Roberts Pasadena Calif Fred Cline Don Cowell Doyte J Mike Ogsie Gass Roy Torson John Gass Kathy David

Riverside Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Peterson’s Home

The Riverside Club met Wednesday January 26 at Mrs. Ernest Peterson’s home with eight members present. The hostess read a poem titled I’m Fine by Mrs. Maynard Lantz and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Richard Wagner Mrs. Wayne Gilson and Mrs. Louis A Olson. One guest attended, Mrs Wayne Gilson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Louis A Olson’s home.

Riverside Club E. Peterson Ernest Peterson Maynard Lantz Richard Wagner Wayne Gilson Louis A. Olson

Navy Enlistee Paul V. Amundson Leaves for San Diego

Paul V. Amundson, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson, departed June 1 to begin basic Navy training in San Diego California. His mailing address at RTC San Diego is 5.R.1199567 Co.062 Naval Training Center.

Navy Paul V. Amundson Harry Amundson San Diego Calif Naval Training Center R.T.C

DeSales Falcons Fall to Charles City Wildcats

DeSales Falcons lost a close game to the Wildcats of Charles City on Friday January 28. First quarter tied 11-11 and halftime 22-26. Charles City pulled ahead in the third, leading 41-31, then held the lead for a 56-54 win. DeSales won junior varsity 36-25.

DeSales Charles City DeSales Falcons Wildcats

500 Card Club at John Gass Home

Mr and Mrs Joan Gass entertained the 500 Card Club at their home on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson Mr and Mrs En och Nelson Mr and Mrs Syl van Taylor Mr and Mrs Charles Becker Mr and Mrs Don Cowell and Mr and Mrs Galen Mark. Ladies high went to Mrs Cowell ladies low to Mrs Mack mens high to Enoch Nelson and a news low to Elliott Olson. The Theodore Loftgard were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Norris Reiperson Ricky and Renae. The Bargain Table is loaded with specials at Klingmans Clothes Shop. 28¢ om emo eet.

Klingman's Arnold Tieskatter Preston Minn William Wede Joan Gass 500 Card Club LaVerne Swenson Elliott Olson Enoch Nelson Sylvan Taylor Charles Becker Don Cowell Galen Mark Ladies Cowell Mack Mens High Theodore Loftsgard Norris Reierson Ricky Renae Klingman's Clothes Shop

Community youth groups discuss church history and service

The Junior group met with nine members to read The Church Beath that Talked and cover Clermont La chur. The Intermediate group with 15 studied church history while the Senior group with seven learned about civil service. Treats were served by Norris Reierson.

Alvin Clavn Clermont la Chur Juniar Ch Aux Norris Reierson

Housewarming for Milard Nelsons in Clermont

Friends and neighbors from Clermont gathered to celebrate Milard Nelson and his partner at their new home. Cards were exchanged and a gift presented to the Nelsons during the reception hosted by numerous local couples and families.

Milard Nelsons

Ossian Deanery ACCW Meeting Draws 108 Attendees

The Ossian Deanery ACCW held its first quarter meeting Sunday at St. Luke's auditorium with 108 present. Fr. James Duster welcomed the group and outlined a 12 week Liturgy course at Holy Name School West Union. Speakers included Vance Kelly on Life Behind the Iron Curtain and Mrs. Lea Burns on traffic safety and public relations plans for 1966.

Holy Name School West Union Walter Dulard Archdiocese of Dubuque Vance Kelly Upper Iowa University Poland Russia Lea Burns Postville Deanery Traffic Safety and Civil Defense Norbert Ean Deanery Public Relations Chrm Holy Name ‘School C. J. Sichnoebelen Jesup Archdiocesan

Bucks Drawing Names for Saturday Payouts

Numbers drawn for the bucks giveaway list No 1 for 100 dollars Nelie Sheehy absent No 2 for 10 dollars Orville Nehring absent No 3 for 10 dollars Merle Buckdasher absent No 4 for 10 dollars Mrs Howard Mark present Next drawing sets No 1 for 100 dollars No 2 for 40 dollars No 3 and 4 for 10 dollars Chiff J Olson of Postville and Lucian Appelman visited in the Enoch K Mork home Saturday afternoon.

Nelie Sheehy Orville Nehring Merle F. Buckdasher Howard Mark Chiff J. Olson Postville Lucian Appelman Enoch K. Mork

Junior Auxiliary Meeting Slated for February 8

Regular monthly meeting of the Junior Auxiliary will be held Wednesday February 8 after school at the Legion hall. Hosts include Pegry Mary Jane and Julee Schatt and Lolita Luchsinger. Roll call will be on Valentines.

Junior Auxiliary Legion Hall Pegry Mary Jane Julee Schatt Lolita Luchsinger

Senior Auxiliary Meeting Notice in February

The regular monthly meeting of the Senior Auxiliary will be held Tuesday February 8 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Lorianne Crowe. Program Americanism will be presented by Junior leader Andine Vasby. Review of the National News will be given by Mrs Theodore Loftsgard.

Lorianne Crowe Andine Vasby Theodore Loftsgard

Fallett Hosts Wild Game Dinner At Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Fallet entertained guests at their Sunday wild game dinner featuring deer heart turtle moose muskrat and pheasant. The meal was prepared by Mrs Chayce Mohs and Weory Follett with attendees including Mr and Mrs Leo Woods Mr and Mrs Willet Miller Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr and others from Fredericksburg.

H. Fallett Henry Fallet Chayce Mohs Weory Follett Leo Woods Willet Miller William Nelson Jr Eugene Butikefer Or Tagve John Garr Sylvan Taylor Charles Kohls Bob Robbins Fredericksburg

East Clermont ALCW plans 115th anniversary cookbook

The East Clermont ALCW prints a 115th anniversary cookbook inviting confirmed members to submit tested recipes by February 6. Contributions welcome from mothers and grandmothers. Deliver to Mrs. Millard Gisleson, Mrs. Loren Olson, Mrs. George Frieden, Mrs. Wm. Baron, Mrs. Tilpher Bilden, and Mrs. Clifford Olson of Postville.

East Clermont A.L.C Millard Gisleson Loren Olson George Frieden Wm. Baron Tilpher Bilden Gin Clifford Olson Postville

Shoppers Visit Klingmans Clothes Shop in West Union

Mrs Larry Schatz and Julie of West Union and Mrs Walter Follett toured Klingmans Clothes Shop with Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and Laurie on Monday afternoon. The scene highlighted the many good boys scattered throughout the store at 23 cents.

Larry Schatz Julie West Union Walter Follett Millard Nelson, Jr Laurie Klingman’s Clothes Shop

Town and Country Club Meeting Highlights

The Town and Country Club met on Thursday evening January 27 at Mrs. Lioyé Meier’s home with 15 members present. The president led the meeting with the Am Creed followed by devotions. A nominating committee was formed, and three book reports were noted including Sixpence in Her Shoe by Phyllis McGinley. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Dee Metoeers Ladies Ad Society ID Imer Kingery Bess Blake Fayette County Frank Appelman Fred Cline Will J. Nelson Mallon Lensra Shipton Gerard Guileber Leo Gric- Meow Tonis Olan Burkarel Wiest Dim Oshairagasy E Anpalmen von Reham Tinsel Warral Thrarian Town and Country Club Lioyé Meier Meier Lyle Aanes Gordon Hoopman Carmen Swenson Henry Follett Phyllis McGinley

Acker Family Guests With Larson and Olson Kin

Mr and Mrs Clifford Acker and family of Allison were guests Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs George V Larson Curtis Olson Waterloo spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Alic Louis A Olson.

Clifford Acker Allison George V. Larson Curtis Olson Waterloo Alic Louis A. Olson

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