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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1964
Page
8
Fragmentary note reports sewer system progress with contractors at Gilbert project site facing standstill. Limited readable details mention Workmen and delays affecting timelines.
The regular WSCS meeting occurred Monday evening February 3 at Mrs. Gerald Gutcher’s home with a chairwoman presiding. Mrs. M. H. Moore led worship and the program “Sharing.” World Day of Peace is February 14. Mrs. Colling thanked all for items she received. The March meeting will be at Mrs. [home omitted].
Mr and Mrs Gordon hosted a card party Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Livya Meier and Mr and Mrs Lyle Gun.
Mrs Gordon Hoopman entertained the Bridge Club at her home Thursday evening with a 6:30 dinner. Mrs Bess Blake held high score with Mrs Marion Moore second high.
Notice informs no P T A meeting in February. Lawrence Kohls family visited the Robert Reitson home in Postville Sunday evening. Walter Mitts visited Thursday before in the Dean Mitts home.
The West Clermont ALCW met on a recent Wednesday with Circle Martha serving as hostesses. Members listed included Mrs. Roger and Ruth Larson among several others, opening with Breathe on Me Breath of Life and prayers from Acts 17 21.
Mr and Mrs Ted Loftsgard depart Saturday for Sac City and Storm Lake to visit Dean Loftsgard and Dan Flores homes. Monday evening they attend the Melody Club Showboat opening in Storm Lake, with Mrs Dan Flores and Nanette taking part. Tuesday they head to Phoenix to visit Wendell Loftsgard and meet grandson Eric, who turns one year old Jan 3. They expect to be away about six weeks and will also visit California.
Clarence Kittelson flew Ray Reierson and Henry Reierson of St Olaf to Minneapolis on Wednesday. They visited their cousin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bakke, he 89 and she 84 and both are quite active. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Nelson were Tuesday evening visitors in the Jim Olson home.
Gunder Nygaard, born in May, died recently. he was survived by family including Glen Nygaard and Clarence. He was preceded in death by his wife and son. Card of thanks extends gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy, with special thanks to Pastor Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nygaard express appreciation for memorial donations and support.
Mr and Mrs Milton Gordon of Postville announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Kay to Adrian W Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Almer Leo Nelson of Clermont. Miss Gordon is a graduate of Postville High School. Mr Nelson graduated from Valley High School in 1980 and is currently serving aboard the Newman K Perry stationed in Charleston South Carolina. A May wedding is planned.
West Clermont Lutheran Church hosted a Wednesday evening Juniors meeting at 7:30 with all three grades joining in hymn, scripture, prayers, and responsive psalm. Members present: eight in grades seven and eight, eleven in grades five and six, and ten in grades four.
The Methodist Church holds worship at 8 45 a m on Wednesday February 12 and a high membership training class meets at 4 05 p m. A School of Missions event at Elgin is planned with a potluck supper at 6 00 p m and another membership class at 7 30 p m. Laverne Schweinerus and Mrs Schweinerus visited Ed Kamp Friday evening. Wik A Kneeland Postville and Viola Kneeland visited Alfred Miller in Oelwein Thursday evening.
St Ann's Circle gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Robert Skelton's home. Officers elected with Mrs Ed Schissel president and Agnes Kneeland secretary treasurer. After business concluded, lunch was served. The January meeting was at Mrs Robert Schupanitz's home with a brief business session followed by 500 and lunch.
J A Erickson and George Morgan joined the Norman Ericksons for a Saturday Iowa City outing to watch the Iowa Minnesota basketball game. Ernest Helgersons spent Sunday with the Garry Jacobsons. Mr and Mrs Ernest Helgersons visited the Fred Schotts Sunday evening. James Durr called on the Ernest Helgersons Wednesday. The Clarence Amundsons visited the Arthur Amundsons Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson hosted a Cedar Rapids family dinner Sunday for the birthday of his father. Attending were Mr and Mrs J A Erickson, Mr and Mrs Dean DeSart and family of Elgin, Mr and Mrs Robert Larsen of Iowa City, and George Morgan of Oelwein, with Robison joining in the afternoon and for supper.
Weekly Lenten services scheduled at West Clermont Lutheran Church Wednesdays 8:00 p.m. and East Clermont Lutheran Church Thursdays 7:45 p.m. Congregants are invited to contemplate Christ of the Cross and his relations with Caiaphas Pilate Herod Judas and the crowd.
Lucky winners at Leo's U Save store this week include Mrs. Bess Blake Nell Sheehy Mrs. Edward Krueger Mrs. Gerald Gutcher and Mrs. Arcie Schroeder with Gold Bond stamps awarded.
Mrs. John Gass’ name was drawn for the 120 bucks Saturday afternoon but she did not claim them. Next week’s drawing increases to 160 bucks.
A group of ladies visited Mrs. Joe Baker on Friday morning to host a housewarming party. Guests included Morris, Fred Schott, Norris Reierson, Will Burrow, Harry Amundson and Ted Loftsgard. A picnic lunch was served.
The Leo Griebenow family visited Sunday afternoon at the Vernon Anderson home. Mr and Mrs Senford Peter son visited Friday evening in the Lawrence Kohls home.
Study Club held a regular session at Mrs. Floyd Bergeson's home Tuesday afternoon at 2 00. Six members answered the call. Mrs. Burkard, program chair, spoke on Family Living and presented a lesson on Backgrounds for Living including home decor, color, arrangement and meal planning. Mrs. Elmer Olson was appointed by the president to serve on the committee for the county spacings on April 7.
A collection of brief thanks expresses gratitude for cards gifts and visits during hospital stay at LaCrosse and after returning home. Names Pastor Peterson Rev Witt and Mrs Gunder son appear among the appreciations from several individuals. Kathy Timmerman Sherry Miller Clifton Miller are mentioned as visitors.
The Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont held its stockholders meeting on Tuesday Feb 4 with three-fourths attendance. Norman H Amundson VJ Erickson Chrystol Hansen Gordon Hoopman L H Meier and Karl A Miller were elected directors with Miller re elected president. J A Erickson and Chrystol Hansen named vice presidents. L H Meier cash ier Arnold Guyer assistant cashier and Phyllis Skeen teller bookkeeper. End year deposits reached 1 285 280 00 loans 624 216 00. Capital stock 35 000 surplus 65 000 and 76 555 in undivided profits and reserves.
Thursday evening friends gathered at J A Erickson's home for a 6 o'clock picnic supper to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson Mrs Irene Olson Mrs Ruth Starkey Mrs Sophie Vasbey Mrs L T N Olson Mrs Clara Helgerson Mrs Mary Olson Mrs Gussie Miller and Andine Vasby. The group enjoyed Som R Set and 500 as the main amusements.
Monday evening a housewarming party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilson and David Gilson. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amundson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Burrow, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Loftsgard, the Norris Reierson and Gene Ellis families. A picnic basket lunch was served.
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