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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

7

Texas Cowgirls Triumph Over Legion at Valley

About 700 attended the Monday basketball game at Valley High School where the Texas Cowgirls defeated Clermont Legion et al 54 to 36. Halftime score Legion 22 Cowgirls 24. Other Legion players included Allan Seabrooke Milt Mohls and Galen Mack. Derryl Leonhart Paul Zubriggen Jerry Backer Len Wan son officiated. Postgame the Cowgirls attended a luncheon and social hour at Leyton Hall.

Texas Cowgirls Clermont Legonnaires The Valley High School Legion Allan Seabrooke Milt Mohls Galen Mack Derryl Leonhart Paul Zubriggen Jerry

Legionnaires Thank Community for Game Support and Sportsmanship

The Clermont American Legion post extends thanks to area residents for support, to Derey Leonhart for officiating, to Alun Seabrooke Milt Mohs and Gilden Mack for playing, and to Paul Zurbriggen Jerry Backer Leon Hansen for assistance. Appreciation also to Clermont and Elfin businessmen for advance ticket sales.

Legionnaires Sheehan-Olson Sursoiutndine Derey Leonhart Alun Seabrooke Milt Mohs Gilden Mack Gad Paul Zurbriggen Jerry Backer Leon Hansen Clermont and Elfin Clermont Amerini Legion 24E My Ub

Kerrin Meyer Baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church

Kerrin John Meyer son of Harlo and Mrs Meyer of Sac City was baptized Sunday during the morning service at West Clermont Lutheran Church A baptismal dinner followed hosted by Robert Kerr of Wadena Guests included Rupert Kerr Jr Vargason Murphy Moritz Kerrim Willie Narker and Harveys Mow Clermont.

Kerrin John Meyer Harlo Meyer Sac City West Clermont Lutheran Church Robert Kerr Wadena Rupert Kerr Jr Postville Robert Vargason Washington Clarence Murphy Stacy Perry Dennis Moritz Waterleo Willie Charles Narker Jenile Harveys Mow Clermont Harlo Meyer City

Clermont Thursday Circle Meeting at Mrs. Nowteis Home

The Clermont Thursday Circle met at the tea home of Mrs Nowteis Hye techo. Guests included two visitors. A report from the Bank of Reveli tions was presented by Mrs Re ave Aammidsen and a secretaries report was read and approved. Members were urged to bring souvenirs from Japan to the next ASCW meeting. The gathering ended with prayers and lunch.

Clement Th Ciro Japan ASCW

J A Erickson Celebrated On 85th Birthday At Home

J A Erickson was honored by his children on his 85th birthday with a Saturday dinner at his home and a cards evening. Attending were Mrs Mary Olson Mrs Gussie Miller Mrs Tillie Amundson Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson Andine Vasbey Mr and Mrs Dean De Sart and family David Leonhart Elgin Mrs Robert Larsen Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson Cedar Rapids. A bouquet of flowers came from his two sisters and nephew in Oslo Norway.

J. A. Erickson Mary Olson Gussie Miller Tillie Amundson Ray Reierson Andine Vasbey Dean de Sart David Leonhart Elgin Robert Larsen Iowa City Norman Erickson Cedar Rapids Mr. Erickson Oslo Norway

Riverside Social Club Meeting at Olson Home

The Riverside Social Club met Thursday afternoon February 8 at Mrs. Louis A. Olson’s home. Eleven members answered roll call with Valentines as the theme. Prizes went to Mrs. Richard Wagner, Mrs. John Yuulsin, and Mrs. LaVilla Rowland for various games and entertainment activities. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Roy Tatro’s home in March.

Riverside Social Club Louis A. Olson Roy Tutro Clarion Olson Ernest Peterson Takeinge Momma Olson Richard Wagner John Yuauslin LaVilla Rowland Roy Tatro March TA

Clermont bean named Amway direct distributor

Amy Meyer in Clermont recognized by Amway Corp as direct distributor for reaching high volume and building a large distributor sales organization. She will lead her sales group, hold meetings, maintain inventories, publish bulletins, and recruit new directors in Ada, Michigan.

Amy Meyer Clermont Bre Bean Amway Corp Ada Mich Mrs. Meyer Tocal

Local Clermont History Photos Sought by Mrs Appelman

A notice requests any old Clermont photographs dating to 1900 or earlier. Send prints or clippings and any usable material to Mrs Lucian Appelman.

Clermont Lucian Appelman

Tre Ore Junior IFWC Met at Mrs Yeldon Orth Home

The Tre Ore Junior IFWC met February 5 at Mrs Yeldon Orth home with Mrs La Verne Swenson presiding. Fifteen members answered roll with New Foods I Have Tried. Minutes approved. A $1 canteen book was sent to their Woodward adopted child. Next meeting March 4 at Mrs John Gass.

Tre Ore IFWC Yeldon Orth LaVerne Swenson Woodward Federation Kenneth Amundson Cary

Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet at Mrs Appelman Home

The Farm Bureau Homemakers met Friday afternoon at 2 at Mrs. Franz Appelman s home. Eight members and two guests answered roll call on who they would support for president. Mrs Archie Schroeder was elected to represent the group as Mrs Farm Bureau. A March 8 Women s Day at Fayette headquarters is planned. Reports covered crime in the streets supreme court powers pride in the Farm Bureau and music from Iowa songs. Lunch followed.

Farm Bureau Franz Appelman Fred Cline Louis T. Olson Archie Schroeder Farm Bureau Women's Fayette Gov't Franz Appleman Supreme Court James Henderson Musicir Iowa

Clermont County Cousins Meet at Ju lie Becker Home

The Clermont County 4-H club held its regular meeting February 3 at Julie Becker’s home with 18 members present. Reports were read and approved, treasurer reported, and plans were announced for a March 11 4-H leader’s banquet.

Clermont Country Cousins Julie Becker Fedgirl

Clermont Historical Society Held Meeting

The Clermont Historical Society met February 6 at West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors. President Mrs. Lucian Appelman led the session with routine business and a discussion on timing and sales of historical booklets. A short program featured excerpts from the Clermont Enterprise 1907 1908 1909 read by Mrs. Louis T. Olson and Mrs. Leo Griebenow. The next meeting is set for March 6.

Clermont Historical Society West Clermont Lutheran Church Lucian Appelman Clermont Enterprise Louis T. Olson Leo Griebenow

New Addresses for Pvt Mancil in Army Records

Pvt Charles L Mancil US 54928659 of Co D 5th Bn Sta Bde 3rd Pvt is reassigned to Fort Gordon Georgia per army record update. On file details show updated station and unit assignment.

Charles L. Mancil Co. D Sta. Bde Fort Gordon, Ga

Mardi Gras Bazaar by Ossian Deanery Parishes

Ossian De Sales high school hosts Bazaar Mardi Gras on Sunday Feb 25 to fund operating costs. Swiss steak dinner 11:00 2:30 pm beefburger lunch 4 pm. Entertainment by men from six parishes St Aloysius Calmar St Peters Clermont St Benedicts Decorah Our Lady of Seven Dolors Festina St Francis de Sales Ossian St Bridget Postville.

Ossian Deanery Archdiocese of Dubuque St. Aloysius Calmar St. Peters Clermont St. Benedict's Decorah Our Lady of Seven Dotors Festina St. Francis de Sales Ossian St. Bridget’s Postville Ossian de Sales High School de Sales Central School de Sales Cental High School Winneshiek Fayette Allamakee de Sales

Birthday visit marks Mrs Helgerson 91st birthday

Visitors gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Helgerson to celebrate Mrs Julia Helgersons 91st birthday. Guests included Mrs Martin Amundson Mrs Randine Hanson Patty Amundson Mrs Reginald Walls Postville and Clara and Myrtle Peterson. Mrs Martin Amundson brought a birthday cake and lunch was served. Mrs Clarence J Johnson called later and presented a large cake commemorating the day.

Harry Helgerson Julia Helgerson Martin Amundson Randine Hanson Patty Amundson Reginald Walls Postville Clara Myrtle Peterson Clarence J. Johnson Helgerson

Montauk to Open as Originally Scheduled

Montauk will open to the public in May as planned despite reports that negotiations between the Iowa State Historical Society and the Larrabee heirs had collapsed. Mrs. Al Allen said the community would be served and that Arthur Nelson and Nora Nelson would remain involved at Montauk.

Iowa State Historical Society Larrabee Montauk al Allen Julie “Doodie’ Robbins the Echo Clermont Allen Arthur Nelson Art Nora

Clermont Lutheran Parish Fast Clermontny Schedule

Clermont Lutheran Parish announces a week of events from February 15 to February 21 including Father-Son Banquet on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. and multiple confirmations and worship services. Circles meet at various members homes and church activities include Bible study, Jr. Choir practice, and Bethel at 8:00 p.m.

Clermont Lutheran Parish West Esther Circle Harvey Meyer Rachel Floyd Bergeson John Guyer Sarah Cirele Wm Lerch Howard Johnson Mary Cirele Les Gricbenow Raymond Ertvardt Ruth Cirele Don Larson

Clermont Study Club Met on February 6 at Olson home

The Clermont Study IFWS met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Elmer Olson’s home with Mrs M H Moore assisting. All members were present. Minutes read and approved. The program featured Valley High Drama Club performing The World: A Stage including the Balcony Scene and Swan Song by Cheklor. Meeting closed with the Club Collect and lunch served.

Clermont Study Ifws Elmer Olson M. H. Moore Valley High Cheklor

Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Clifford and wife

In Decorah celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittelson hosted dinner at Winneshiek Hotels with guests including Dean Kittelson family Earlville Richard Ellinghysen Tara Rochester MN M J Blockhus Hilder Millard Gilbertson Elgin Irene Olson and Clara Helgerson The afternoon was spent at the Kittelson home with visits after a luncheon was served.

Clifford Kittelson Decorah Winneshiek Dean Kittelson Earlville Richard Ellinghysen Tara Rochester Minn M. J. Blockhus Hilder Millard Gilbertson Elgin Irene Olson Clara Helgerson Kittelson

Ill and Hospitalized Residents Enter Wisconsin Hospitals

Ill and hospitalized residents were reported in the area. Mrs Bess Blake remained a patient at Finley Hospital in Dubuque after being taken there from her daughter’s home on Thursday. Mrs Albert Christianson and Mrs Betsy Paulson with Clarice entered Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin as patients. Mrs Harry Gunderson remains a patient at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital with unchanged condition.

Bess Blake Finley Hospital Dubuque Robert Steele Albert Christianson Lutheran Hospital la Crosse Wisc Betsy Paulson Clarica Harry Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, la Crosse

Soldier Address Pvt El Ronald Lee Osterhus US 54930214

Addressed to Pvt El Ronald Lee Osterhus of Co D TTH, TNG, BN BGT BDE USATC AD Fort Bliss Texas 79916 for military correspondence.

el Ronald Lee

Felco Flush & Farrow Boosts Pork Production Returns

Feed additives Neomycin and Terramycin reduce scours during breeding and farrowing. Contains vitamins and minerals to support herd health. Increase net returns by using Felco Flush & Farrow in pork production programs.

Felco

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Clermont Legion Post Olson Linda Reed Kendra Loftsgard Roberta Paulson Joan Muehlethaler Charlan Butikofer Tracey Cline Susan Sniffen Linda Gardner Karen Schneider Donna Martin the Farmers Savings Bank Farmers Savings Bank West Union Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Faye Finnigan Marie Ruckdasher Wanda Frick Tane Anderson Coleen McNeil James J. Byrne Dubuque D St. Peter’s Catholic Church CCC Clermont Study Club Felco Flush & Farrow Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
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