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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
7
A June 8 wedding is planned involving a Luther College graduate now pursuing studies in Italy at the School of Italy Wark and Svebakken. The couple connects Lutheran education with cross border academic paths, reflecting college ties and future plans.
The Clermont Methodist Church lists services at 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School and a Church Wide School of Missions in St. Paul’s Church Elgin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday Feb 10 with picnic support. Mari Kuwahara of Tokyo will speak. Adult and Youth Membership classes meet Friday 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday 4:10 p.m. Prayer and Bible study at St Paul’s Elgin. WSCS Mission study hosted by Mrs. Lyle Eight on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
The Clermont Country Cousins held a regular meeting at Diane Elaine and Pauline Amundson home. Diane McNeil demonstrated nail manicuring and Pauline Amundson and Fatty Gunderson showed hair washing. Mrs Jack Dibble unveiled the new 4H uniforms. All manicured nails after the meeting. Lunch was served by the hostess.
A compact street fair item lists items for sale through a local want ad. Vendors and buyers engage in quick exchanges over small household goods and collectibles advertised in concise notices. Local merchants push bargains amid reader interest and community buzz.
The Town and Country Club met Thursday evening at Mrs Louis Olson's home. The meeting opened with the American Creed and devotions by Mrs Gordon Hoopman. Eight members answered roll call and the club accepted an invitation to join the Progress Club at the Lutheran Church in March. A program titled Door of An ae Fablia Meaise was given by Patrolman Don Nelson.
Blake hosted a Bridge party on Thursday with guests Mrs. Lord Crown, Mrs. Franz Ap, and Mrs. Burkard Rigel. Mrs Hoopman achieved the high score in the event.
Mr and Mrs Fred Tann of Cedar Rapids and several Castalia neighbors hosted a surprise birthday dinner at the Roy Tatro home on Sunday. The event included picnic and supper as friends gathered to honor Mrs Tatro.
Mr and Mrs Richard Olson moved from the Estey farm after 25 years to a home east of Clermont where their son El Hotti and family resided. Their two and one half children moved to Sey farm vacated by his parents. Mrs Vernie Brandt and James Brandt moved upstairs from the Old Commercial Hotel to the Willard Meyer farm, recently bought by the Deering brothers.
Stamp winners at Leo and Leone's U Save Store last week were Mrs. Gerald Gut cher, Mrs. Cliff J. Olson, Ray pont Erhardt, Mrs. Elliott Ol son and Ray Reierson. Mrs. Enoch Nelson visited in the Mrs. Anna Walvatne home Thursday evening.
Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont held its stockholders meeting on Feb 5 with 208 shares represented. L H Meier reported a good 1962 year. Norman H Amundson elected to replace E P Quinn who resigned. Mrs Quint named honorary director. Directors and officers reelected. remodelling nearing completion. dividend declared in December paid Jan 21 1963. Amundson serves as appraiser for Farmers Hi Administration with prior real estate lending experience.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish announces weekly events. Wednesday features Jr. chair at 7 00 pm and Jr. Lutherans at 7 30 pm. Thursday hosts Evening ALCW at 8 00 pm. Saturday includes Confirmation classes. Sunday morning services at 9 30 followed by Sunday school.
The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon January 30 at Mrs I C Jerdee's home with Mrs Fred Cline assisting. President Mrs Bess Blake chaired as 13 members attended. Treasurer noted 1962 library tax $338.36 donations $3.00 collection $11.84 books $187.16 book poster 50c and library janitor $89.90. A complete treasurer report was filed. Year program prepared by Linda Luchsinger with $3.00 approved. Mrs Alfred Baechler gave a program on The Art of Living. The book The Art of Living by Peterson is in the Clermont library. USE THE WANT ADS THEY GET RESULTS.
Mr and Mrs Walter Follett announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn to Larry Schatz son of Mr and Mrs William Schatz of West Union. A wedding date has been set.
A Friday evening gathering at the James Olson home celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Olson and Mrs Amy Hovland. Guests included Mrs Enoch Mark Mrs Martin Amundson Mrs Harry Helgerson Mrs Rose Olson Mrs Irene Olson Agnes Bilden Louise Bilden Clara Peterson and Myrtle Peterson.
Linda Wander of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Wander. She is employed as secretary at the Doolittle Real Estate Co. Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard with Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson Mr and Mrs Harvey Meyer Wanda and Mrs Isabel Nelson. Sale prices on winter clothing through February 9 at Klingman’s Clothes Shop.
The Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers will gather February 8 at Mrs. Paul Humphrey's home. Mrs. Jack McNeil will discuss Scotland and World Living cim. Healthful living and its relation to the family will be addressed by Mrs. Donald Kerr.
Home from hospital Harry Gundersbi returns to LaCrosse after surgery performed January 21 at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital. He came home Monday January 28. He is recovering locally.
East Clermont Lutheran Church announces Thursday activities at 2 p.m. ALCW with hostesses Mesdames Helmer Lyngaas M J Blockhus Norman Amundson Loren Olson and Helen Reinhart. Program by Mrs Millard Bilden and Mrs Ames Olson. Jr Choir at 7 30 p.m. Saturday confirmation instruction as usual Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship.
Jr Lutherans met Thursday January 17 led by president Patty Amundson. Warren Baker gave devotions while the senior group reviewed study material and Mike Cooley led the offertory hymn. Primary students studied Africa led by Mrs Arthur Helgerson and the Lost Book led by Mrs Orvin Olson. Lunch served by Bernard Hanson and Art Helgerson.
Sheehan Olsen Post No 395 will meet Monday February 11 at 8 pm. Lunch will be served.
The B and P W Club gathered Monday evening January 28 at Bettys Cafe for a 45 luncheon. The business meeting was held at the home of Mrs Len Simek with assistant hostesses. 26 members attended. two new members joined and a guest attended. The Candy Committee reported 352 bags sacked for Santa. birthday songs honored three members before adjournment and social games followed.
Sunday noon guests gathered to celebrate LaVerne Swenson's birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson with Bob, Carol, Margie and Bonnie, Roger Berg, Douglas Appelman, and Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. plus family, Mrs. Paul Humphrey and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Orth with Brad and Jeffrey, Mrs. Evelyn Olson and Gene, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson Sr. of Muscaine.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Green, mother of Mrs Delmer Kingery, were held Friday February first at Oskaloosa Nazarene Church in Oskaloosa Iowa. Burial followed at North Liberty Iowa cemetery with attendees including Delmer Kingery and family, Joyce and Susan, Larry Kingery and his wife, and Mrs Kingerys sister and her husband Harold Lott of Oakland California.
Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery express deep appreciation for the many messages of sympathy extended to their family in the recent bereavement. They state the kindness was truly appreciated.
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