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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1959

Page

7

West Clermont Mission Society Meeting Report

West Clermont Mission Society held its regular meeting on Wednesday February 16 with hostesses Mdms Lyle Aanes Delores Bennett James Henderson Lews Amundson Wayne Shipton ae thor Amundson Ray Reper Herbert Martin The president Mrs Russell Lagson presided and the session opened with a hymn devotion and Bible study Ephea The society viewed the film Mukinka a mission film from Alaska presented by Pastor Kronlokken as narrator A birthday song was sung and several members listed including Mrs Ri Olson Mrs Woodrow yds Mrs L M Hoviand Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Leo Griebenow Mrs Richard Griebenow and Mrs Mary Olson Mrs Leo Woods reported continuing subscriptions for The Messenger the mission paper Announcements were made by Mrs Larsch and Pastor Kronlokken The executive board planned lunch and fellowship after the Mission Festival meeting set for Sunday evening March 1 with Rev M D Swendseid now in St Paul Minn back as a Tokyo Japan missionary Let’s have a good turnout The meeting closed with a hymn the Lord’s Prayer and Table Prayer.

West Clermont Mision Mdms Lyle Aanes Delores Ben’nett James Henderson Lews Amundson Wayne. Shipton Aethor Amundson Ray Herbert Martin Russell Lagson Ephea Alaska Kronlokkett Wensbil Ri 0. Olson Woodrow Yds L. M. Hoviand Martin Anderson Leo Grieben St. Paul, Minn Tokyo Japan

Church Night debate prompts call to guard home and church roles

A reader, John D Kronlokken, urges preservation of home and church influence amid discussions of a Church Night program. He argues modernizing activities must not replace spiritual roots, stressing collaboration with home, school, and community to nurture well rounded youths and uphold moral foundations.

John D, Kronlokken

Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary at Picnic

Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson were guests of honor at a family picnic dinner Sunday at West Clermont Lutheran Church to mark their 40th anniversary with about 56 relatives in attendance.

Harry Gunderson West Clermont Lutheran Church Pattorn

Methodist Church Lenten and Worship Schedule

Donald T. Caspers serves as pastor. Feb 24 mid week Lenten service at St Pauls Elgin 7 30 p m. Sunday Mar 1 worship 8 45 p m Union Sunday school 10 00 am Fellowship at St Pauls Elgin 7 30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m Monday Mar 2 Woman's Society of Christian Service with Mrs Lucille Triem and Mrs Metta Schneider assisting.

St. Paul's Elgin Union Methodist Woman's Society of ‘Christian’ Service Lucille Triem Metta Schneider

West Clermont WMF Guests At Elgin Mission Society

The West Clermont WMF attended as guests of the Elgin Mission Society at the Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoon February 19. The invited ladies included Mdms. Russell Garson Rosina Anderson Vernon Anderson Martin Anderson Harry Gunderson Ed Barnes Donald Larson Joé Wander George Belschner Louie Hovland Kenneth Anfinson Gussie Miller Ray Reierson Richard Griebenow Raymond Erhardt Arthur Amundson Albert Halverson Millard Bear Claude Gress William Burrow Richard O. Olson Ivan Anderson Arthur Nelson Isabella Nelson Arthur S. Olson Harry Amundson and Misses Inga Larson and Louise Bilden.

West Clermont Claude Gress William Burrow Richard O. Olson Ivan Anderson Arthur Nelson Isabella Nelson Arthur S. Olson Harry Amundson Inga Larson Louise Bilden

Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary in Postville

Mr and Mrs Herman Schupbach of Postville observed their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married at The Methodist parsonage in February and have three daughters Marlene Rogers Ann and Dana and a son Richard. The couple lived in Elgin and Postville where Schupbach owned the International Harvester implement shop.

Herman Schupbach Postville Otheir Filer Schupbach Helert Marie Butikofer Louisa Butikofer Mei Schupbach Anna Schupbech Methodist Parsonage J. J. Say Elgin Postlyvite International’ Harvester Marlene Frank Rogers Cedar Falls Ann Billy Monona Frank ‘Rogers Dwight Cedaralls Louis Butikofer Lawrence Butikofer Lewis Butikofer John Butikofer David Rodney George Schupbach Wm. Torkelson Orlando’ Loftsgard James Schlee Lowell Strong

Service Club Meeting Notes and Early March Gathering

The Service Club met at Mrs. Martin Amundson home on February 16 with 19 members and two visitors. Valentines were exchanged and a valentine verse read during roll call. Two dollars was donated to the Heart Fund. A club gift was acknowledged and several readings were shared. Birthday songs were for Mrs. Gilbert Anderson and Mrs. Richard Griebenow. A social time and lunch followed. The next meeting is set for March 7 at Mrs. Gilbert Anderson’s home. The ladies bridge club met Thursday at Mrs. Lorranne Crowe’s home with Mrs. M. H. Moore winning high and Mrs. Franz Appelman second.

Martin Amundson Heart Fund Gilbert Anderson Richard Griebenow Ladies Bridge Lorranne Crowe M. H. Moore Franz Appelman

Parish Lent Activities Outline at East and West Churches

Lutheran Parish Kronlokken outlines a week of services and activities at East and West Churchs. Mission program in Japan highlighted with family night events and Sunday services in Lent. Confession classes and choir rehearsals scheduled with hostesses and programs for Priscilla and Mission Society meetings.

Birthday tribute to Mrs. Gilbert Anderson observed at Morsay

Daughters of Mrs. Gilbert Anderson honored her birthday on February 16 with a mid day dinner and a day together. Attendees included Mrs. Earl Kloster of West Union Mrs. C B Kittleson John and Linda Mrs. Paul Miene and Julie of Pontville Mrs James Anderson Jerry and Nancy and Mrs Wm McClurkin of Waupel lo could not attend. Ladies left several gifts for their mother.

Gilbert Anderson Morsay Earl Kloster West Union C. B. Kittleson John Linda Paul Miene Julie Pontville James Anderson Jerry Nancy Wm. McClurkin Wapello

Clermont Dollar Days Promotion Nets Silver Dollars

Clermont merchants run a four day Dollar Days sale February 25 to 28 with bargains and a grand finale on Saturday February 28 offering 240 Clermont packs. At least two merchants will give silver dollars with purchases and the Clermont Co operative backs free prizes lunches and giveaways for one day.

Clermont Clermont Co-operative Co-op

Drake University Choir Tour Includes JoAnn Moore

JoAnn Moore, daughter of Supt Marion H Moore and Mrs Moore, joins a five day Drake University choir tour through Iowa, Illinois and Indiana from March 9 to March 13. The sophomore alto majors in voice in Drake’s College of Fine Arts and will perform before twelve groups during the tour.

JoAnn Moore Marion H. Moore Iowa Ilinois Indiana Drake University Drake Miwll Miss Moore College of Fine Arts

Concert at Upper Iowa University This Friday Evening

Mrs Aldora Anderson and the Appelmans plus Mrs Crowe and Cathryn attend a concert at Upper Iowa University in Fayette Friday evening. The concert was presented by the former Mary Boehm and her husband.

Aldora Anderson Lucian Appelman Lorranne Crowe Cathryn Upper Iowa University Fayette Mary Boehm

Missionary Douglas Swendseid to Speak at Clermont Churches

Japanese born missionary Douglas Swendseid will preach at West Clermont at 9:30 a.m. and East Clermont at 11:00 a.m. Sunday March 1. A family open house is set for February 27 at 7:30 p.m. at East Church. The Swendseids, former Mavis Stenerson, will present mission photos and talk at East after lunch and again at West at 7:30 p.m. with coffee served.

Douglas Swendseid Japan Clermont West Clermont East Clermont Swendseid East Church Mavis Stenerson Albert Stenerson Parshall Dak Stenerson Rose Olson East Clermont Church West Clermont Church West Mission Society

Clermont Study Club Meets at Mrs Larson’s Home

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M. C. Larson. Mrs. Larson led the program and reviewed the book Happy Family by John Levy and Ruth Monroe.

Clermont Study Club M. C. Larson

Cedar Falls Teacher Visits Mother During Weekend

Cathryn Crowe of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls spent the weekend at her mother Mrs Lorrinne Crowes home.

Cathryn Crowe Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Lorrinne Crowe

Frank H Hogans Farewell Party At Woodland Club

Woodland Study Club members and families held a farewell party Friday for Frank and H Hogans moving to a farm near Monona. Attendees enjoyed visiting and playing five hundred with baskets brought for a picnic. Many relatives and friends listed attended.

Woodland Study Club Frank Hogans Monona Arthur Nelson Raymond Erhardt George V. Larson Harry Gunderson Wm. Burrow Roy Swenson

Lucky winners in Claremont Potato Chip quiz draw

Mrs Edwin Krueger of Claremont won $50 in the Potato Chip Quiz the Missus program last week. Another winner, Mrs Evelyn Olson of the same community, received $12 in credit. She was called Thursday February 19.

Edwin Krueger Clermont Evelyn Olson

Bakewell Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Engle Family Guests

Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John Bakewell included Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Svendsen and family of Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dahms of Postville Verni Engle and Jacquelyn and Junann Bakewell. The occasion honored Mr. Engle whose birthday was that day.

John Bakewell Reuben Svendsen Lawler Ed.Dahms Postville Engle Jacquelyn Junann Bakewell

Visits Fayette County Schools Visit by state lunch program consultant

LaVern E. Carpenter of Indianola, field consultant for the state lunch program, visited Fayette county schools last week. He stayed with his sister Mrs. M. H. Moore and his mother Mrs. Nellie Carpenter.

LaVern E. Carpenter Indianola Fayette County M. H. Moore Nellie Carpenter

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Clermont Mission Society Church of Our Saviour John Hedger Gospel Message’ Church Pastor St. Peter's Church Passor Jos. A. Sullivan Service John D. Kronlokken East West Church East Luthor League Priscilla Alvin Amundson Wm. B. Miller Willett Miller West Junior Choir East Mission Society Gerald Schneider Clifford Olson LaVern Reisner Norman Lehan Alvin Erickson Orville Berg Thur Sat Clermont Bucks Best Buy Extra Profits FELCO Tom Lyle Gunderson
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