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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1967

Page

7

Clermont Lutheran Parish Events Schedule

Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran parishes publish a February schedule led by Pastor W Peterson and Pastor Wm Biederman. Midweek Lenten services, catechism and Conf sessions, Sunday worship and Bible study attendances are noted with dates February 9 to February 12. Father and Son Banquet set for Feb 10 at East Clermont Church with guest speaker Pastor Wm Biederman.

Clermont Lutheran W. Peterson Clermont Thurs Almer Amundsons Ant Sun West Clermont Luther League Father & Son East Clermont Church Wm. Biederman Christ the King Lutheran Church Iowa City

St Peters Church Schedules Sung Liturgy and Confessions

St Peters Catholic Church announces Sundays featured Sung Liturgy at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekdays offer Sung Liturgy at 7 15 a.m. Confessions are held Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. This notice provides service times for worshippers seeking liturgy and confession opportunities.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Ballet Trio performs a grand tour of ballet history

De Sales News Release notes University of Minnesota Ballet Trio from Minneapolis performed at De Sales Central High School on February 1. The group traced ballet from Louis XI’s French court to 20th century American dance, with members formerly with Ballet Russe, New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Radio City. They’re trained in classic ballet and have Broadway credits including Oklahoma Brigadoon Bloomer Girl Finian’s Rainbow Kiss Me Kate and Paint Your Wagon.

de Sales Ballet Trio University of Minnesota Program Service Minneapolis Minn de Sales Central High School Louis XI The Ballet, Russe New York City Ballet Metropolitan Opera Ballet Radio City Music Hall Ballet Finian

Homemakers Meet February 10 At Mrs McNeil’s Home

The Township Farm Bureau Homemakers plan a February 10 meeting at Mrs. Jack McNeil’s home. Mrs. Lloyd Everman of Postville will present a cake decorating demonstration.

F. B Township Farm Bureau Jack McNeil Lloyd Everman Postville

Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save

Five winners named for the week at Leo's U-Save receive Gold Bond Stamps. Winners include Mrs. Millard Larson, Mrs. Emma Olson, Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr, Mrs. Albert Christenson, and Harry Gunderson.

Millard Larson Emma Olson Millard Nelson, Jr Albert Christenson Harry Gunderson

Bucks Prizes Names Drawn for Saturday Bucks

Names drew prizes for the Bucks drawing with No 1 $100 to Mrs Mil lard Bilden present No 2 $20 to Mrs David Jacobin present No 3 $10 to James A Henderson not present and No 4 $10 to Paul Butikofer not present Next Saturday Feb 11 the drawing will offer $30 and three $10 prizes Mr and Mrs Leon Griebenow and Leon visited Albert Olson at the Good Samaritan Home West Union Silas Halle shad funeral in LeRoy Minn and gatherings at the Helgerson home

Bucks Millard Bilden David Jacobin James A. Henderson Paul Butikofer Leon Griebenow Leon Albert Olson Good Samaritan West Union Gerhard Halverson Amy Hovland LeRoy Minn Silas Halleshad Martin Amundson Joseph Randine Hanson Harry Helgerson

Obituary of George Paul Rounds in Clermont and Seattle

George Paul Rounds born May 21 1884 in Clayton County Iowa son of Jabez C Rounds and Stephane Rypczynski Rounds married Elizabeth Burke January 11 1936 in Clermont four children. He was a Clermont merchant 1910 1924 trustee and postmaster until 1954 later died in Seattle Washington January 27 at 82. Survived by four children two brothers and 18 grandchildren. Requiem honors at St Peter s Church February 3 interment in St Peter s cemetery pallbearers named. Card of thanks from the family.

George Paul Rounds Jabez C. Rounds Stephane Rypczynski) Rounds Clayton County Iowa St. Agatha’s School St. Louis Elizabeth Burke Clermont Rounds St. Peter's Church George Doctors’ Hospital Seattle Wash Edith Rounds Brady Paulson Frank ©. Rounds George L Jun L. H. Meiler Gerald Fassbinder St. Peter’s Cemetery Leo Durnan Michael Finnegan Norbert Gerner Richard Griebenow Harry Helgerson Joseph Leehy Emmett Carlin Burkard Riegel

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice for February 14

The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan-Olson Unit No. 375 American Legion Auxiliary will be held Feb. 14 at the Legion hall with Mrs. Roy Swenson as hostess. Mrs. Fred Cline will lead the Americanism program and Mrs. Justiny Baker will review the National News. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Members are reminded to be on time.

Sheehan - Olson Legion Sheehan-Olson Legion Hall

Legion meeting notice for Sheehan Olson Post 375

Legion meeting notice states Sheehan Olson Post No 375 will hold a session at the Legion Hall on Monday evening February 13 at 8 oclock. The notice urges members to attend.

Recent Moves Around Postville and Nearby Towns

Postville households report changes of residence with Osierhus and Guyer swapping homes and purchases. Kamp and family relocate to a newly bought farm near Postville while others visit relatives in Wadena Oelwein West Union and Waukon areas.

Larrabee Leaders Met February 3

Larrabee Leaders opened by president Sharon Helgerson on February 3. A farewell party honored Daryl Kamp who left to enroll in Postville School, with an autographed book and athletic bag given by members and teachers. Highway Patrolman Bell showed a bike safety film and distributed rider safety information to attendees, with fifth graders as guests.

Larrabee Sharon Helgerson Daryl Kamp Postville Bell

East Clermont ALCW Meeting Held

The East Clermont ALCW met at the church parlors Feb. 2 with hostesses including Mrs. Harry Helgerson and Mrs. Clar ence Amundson. The group opened with hymn and devotions led by Pastor Roger Peterson. They received letters from Richard Amundson Clara WN Helgerson and the American Bible Society and voted to donate 10 to Lutheran Social Service of Iowa for furnishings at Waterloo. A soap drive for Viet Nam was announced for March. Plans for a father son banquet on Feb. 10 were discussed. Reports included cook book and flower committees and education chair on American Missions. Thirty seven new American Lutheran Churches were built in the past year. Mission Sunday is set for March 5 with speaker Pastor Del Rumme. Poems by Mrs Oliver Larson and Bible study on He is one with power and authority by Mrs Helmer Lyngaas. Birthday cards and offerings were noted, with closing prayers.

East Clermont ALCW Harry Helgerson Clarence Amundson Clara Myrtle Peterson George Frieden Norman Amundson Jesus Lord Roger Peterson Richard Amundson Clara WN. Helgerson American Bible Society Lutheran Social Service of Iowa Waterloo Orville Berg Viet Nam Laren Qlison Cook Education Chm American Missions United States del Rumme Oliver Larson Helmer Lyngaas Sherman Haslett Tokyo Japan Julia Helgerson Gerhard Halverson Wm. Bacon Kenneth Blockhus LaVerne Larson

Entertain At Card Party Hosts and Attendees

Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth entertained at their home Saturday with a 400 yard party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Orth, Mr and Mrs Raymond Loftsgard, Mr and Mrs Levi Molokken, Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz, Mr and Mrs John Yauslin, Mr and Mrs Dennis Bear, Mr and Mrs Daryl Sampson, Mr and Mrs Leonard Schutte, and Mr and Mrs Dan McGuire. Prizes went to Mrs Leo Orth for ladies high and Mrs John Yauslin for low. men’s high to Dennis Rear and low to Leo Orth. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs William Wede, Lyle Olson, Mike and Randy. CARD OF THANKS notes感谢 Clermont Merchants for 100 bucks prize.

Weldon Orth Leo Orth Raymond Loftsgard Levi Molokken Dale Seitz John Yauslin Dennis Bear Daryl Sampson Leonard Schutte Dan McGuire Dennis Rear William Wede Lyle Olson Mike Randy Burdette Sebastian Dean Mitts

Burrow 50th Anniversary Honored at Open House

Mr and Mrs William Burrow of Clermont celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday February 12 from 2 to 4 pm hosted by their children. Friends and relatives are cordially invited.

William Burrow Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church

East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Meet

East Clermont junior Lutherans met February 3 with hostesses Mrs. Gerald Schneider and Mrs Milford Olson. The gathering opened with Were You There When They Crucified My Lord. Sharon Helgerson played a piano solo. James Larson spoke on What This Means To Me. Secretary’s report was read and approved. Offerings were sent to Muscatine Children’s Home. The offering hymn We Give Thee But Thine Own was sung. Roll call prompted by What I want to be when I grow up, answered by 35 members. The 4th graders presented a skit When I Grow Up. Lunch was served by the hostesses.

East Clermont Jr Gerald Schneider Milford Olson Oliver Larson Sharon Helgerson James Larson Muscatine

Visitors and guests at local homes this week

Thursday visitors of Mrs Ley Griekenovy included Mrs Lucian Appelman Mrs David Jacobin and Mrs Glen Nygaard. Earlier guests at the Galen Mack home were Mr and Mrs Donald Blacker and Jeffrey Fayette on Tuesday evening. Ralph Kneeland also visited the Galen Mack home on Sunday.

Ley Griekenovy Lucian Appelman David Jacobin Glen Nygaard Donald Blacker Jeffrey Fayette Galen Mack Ralph Kneeland

Ossian ACCW to Meet at St Benedicts Decorah

Ossian ACCW will hold its first quarterly meeting Sunday February 12 at 2 pm at St Benedicts School Decorah. Guest speakers include Deanery president Mrs Leonard Tupy Cresco and Mr Art Senior speaking on life behind the Iron Curtain. A leadership course for Dubuque Archdiocesan Council women will be offered at Hotel President Waterloo on February 15 and 22 March 8 and April 12 conducted by Dr Ronald Powers of Iowa State University Ames.

Ossian Deanery A.C.C.W St. Benedict's School Decorah Leonard Tupy Cresco Art Senior Iron Curtain Board Women of the Dubuque Ronald Powers Towa State University of Ames

Sacred Heart Circle Meeting Plans Service Cookies

The Sacred Heart Circle met February 1 at Mrs. Larry Horan's home with seven members. Cookies and candy were brought to be packed for St Peters Parish boys in service. Plans for the year were discussed and lunch was served by the hostess.

Sacred Heart Circle Larry Horan St. Peters Parish

Birthday Club Meets at Mrs Amundson’s Home

The Birthday Club met at the home of Mrs. Martin Amundson on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Clara Peterson, Myrtle Peterson, Mrs. Amy Hovland, M Tene Olson, Louise Bilden, Agnes Bilden, Mrs. Rose Olson, Mrs. Enoch Mark, Mrs. Harry Helgerton, and guest Mrs. Tulie Amundson.

Birthday Club Martin Amundson Clara Myrtle Peterson Amy Hovland M Tene Olson Louise Agnes Bilden Rose Olson Enoch Mark Harry Helgerton Tulie Amundson

Proberts Dine With Appelmans On Birthday Visit

Mr and Mrs Lynn Probert of Waukon visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman to celebrate Mrs Appelmans birthday at their home in observance of the family event.

Lynn Probert Waukon Lucian Appelman Mrs. Appelman

Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack Host Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack hosted Mr and Mrs Marvin Flack and Jimmy in Postville for a Sunday supper with David and Luann joining as guests.

Wayne Flack David Luann Marvin Flack Jimmy Postville

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Walter Follett Insurance Agency Grinnell Mutual National Fidelity Life Elgin Kenton Lorraine Krueger Abraham Lincoln ARMER George P Ronald Osierhus Arnold Guyer Guyer Ted Loftsgard Duane Kamp Kenneth Buroden Wadena Esther Erickson Gary Gilsin Oelwein Leo Griebenow Clifford Osmundson Lawrence Kohls Terry Debbie John Vauslin Robert Goeke David Tecobin Tip East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Ossian Accw Karl Miller Grinnell Mutuary Reinsurance Company Grinnell Towa Dale F. Linder Felco/Statex Felco/Statex Cooperative Clermont Cooperative
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