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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1963

Page

7

Busy Beavers 4-H Club Meets for Father Daughter Night

Busy Beavers 4 H Club held a February 11 meeting at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Seventeen fathers attended as Patty Amundson led the session with safety and home grounds topics. Programs included talks on conservation, grooming, and a fun apron making activity, with lunch served by Diane Frieden and others.

Beavers Clermont’ Lutheran Jane Frieden Ing Pi Patty Amunds Gwen’Ok Elizabeth Bilden Pal Grooming Bisads Isidsgard Aveomakn Sipple Marl Fong Lottagard Diane Donnay Frieden Diane James Linda Fogle Patty Amundson

Birthday dinner honors Anderson family members

Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Chrystal hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at their Luana home. Guests included Burnell Anderson and family members Dean Dennis and David, and Donald Anderson with Brian and Brent. The Andersons celebrate birthdays on the 23rd and 25th of the month.

Burnell Anderson Dean Dennis David Donald Anderson Brian Brent Lu“ana I Martin Anderson Chrystal Martin Anderson

Soldier Addresses Change to APO San Francisco

John W. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Sr, has been stationed at Okinawa and transferred. His new address is A-2 John Ni ih ain Heel abay APO 328, San Francisco.

John W. Nelson Millard Nelson, Sr Okinawa John Ni Ain Heel Abay Apo 328 San Francisco

Families Move Into Downstairs Apartments

The Bob Staske family and the Orvin Helerson family moved to the downstairs apartments in the old Commercial Hotel last week.

Bob’ Staske Orvin Helerson

Fayette County Farm Bureau selects Krueger for national policy panel

Mrs Edward Krueger of Clermont chosen as Fayette County Farm Bureau delegate to the National policy committee in Washington D C. Ninety seven Iowa women representing 97 counties will travel with state president Mrs J S Vann Wert of Hampton for a March 18 event with a banquet and tours of Mt Vernon Smithsonian American Fort Bureau Federation offices Congress and other legislative points. Krueger serves as vice chair of the county Women’s Farm Bureau and sits on the state legislative and national policy committees the Republican committee woman for Pleasant Valley township for four years.

Edward Krueger Clermont Fayette County Mt. Vernon

Birthday Supper for Mrs. R Griebenow

Mrs R Griebenow's birthday is celebrated with a birthday supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin Mr and Mrs Henry Schweine rus Mr and Mrs Theo Lofts gard Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson Mr and Mrs Will Burrow Mrs Sophie Vasby Mr and Mrs Walter Follett and Carolyn at the Reedth Street home Other guests Mira from Ankeny visited Feb 16 17 with the Moore family in Ankeny Iowa.

Herbert Martin Henry Schweinerus Theo Loftsgard Arthur Nelson Will Burrow Sophie Vasby Walter Follett Carolyn Bidar Griebenow Mira Ankeny

Lenten Services at Clermont Lutheran Churches

Clermont Lutheran Churches announce a series of Lenten services from February 27 to April 14. West and East Church calendars feature themed readings and sermons beginning 8:00 p.m. on Feb 27 and continuing with March and April midweek and Holy Week services. Easter Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. West and 11:00 a.m. East, with all invited.

West Church East Church Territorial Court Garden of “Hope

Methodist Church Schedule With Lee Roy Collins Pastor

Worship service at 8:45 am and Sunday School at 10:00 am listed for the Methodist Church. Sr MYF meets with David Kiple in Elgin at 7:30 pm Sunday, Jr MYF with Gregory Olson and Jacqueline Schori in Elgin at 6:30 pm. Adult Membership training Sunday and Monday at 7:30 pm, Youth Membership training at 4:10 pm, and Prayer and Bible Study at 9:30 am.

Methodist Church Lee Roy Collins Sr. Myf David Kiple Elgin MYF Gregory Olson Jacqueline Schori Umeets

Millard Nelsons 500 Party At Their Home

Sunday evening February 17 Millard Nelson entertained guests at a card party Mr and Mrs Harvey Meyer Mr and Mrs Loftsgard Charles Becker Arthur Nelson Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mr and Mrs Swenson Mrs Paul Swenson and Bob Jeerit attended the gathering in a cordial social event reflecting the era's neighborhood entertainments

Arid Mig Millard Nelson Harvey Meyer

Father-Son Banquet at East Clermont Lauteran Church

A father-son banquet will be held at the East Clermont Lauteran Church on February 28 at 6 30 p m. Coach Sweitzer of Luther College Decorah will be speaker. Sponsored by the Parish Brotherhood. Also notes a family visit to Oelwein.

Clermont Lauteran Sweitzer Luther College Decorah

Clermont Study Club Met at Olson Home

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon February 19 at Mrs Elmer Olson's home. Members answered roll call by departmental projects and the meeting opened with the American Creed. Mrs Olson led devotions and Mrs Burkard Riegel presented the program with slides on Celanese Fabrics for Your Home, showing color combinations for various room settings. Guests from Clermont Ladies Aid attended the program. The meeting closed with the club collecting, and luncheon was served.

Clermont Study Club Elmer Olson Olson Burkard Riegel Celanese Fibers Co Cleremont

Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Recap

The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday afternoon February 15 at Mrs Selmer’s home for a Valentine exchange and roll call. A biography of Leslie Uggams was presented by Mrs Selmer Erickson. Contests on Valentines were led by Mrs Orville Berg and a silent auction plus lunch were hosted by the hostess.

Grand Meadow Selmer Leslie Uggams Selmer Erickson Abmer Amundson India Colorado IFYE Orville Berg

East Clermont Mothers Circle Meeting Notes

The East Clermont Mothers Circle met at Mrs. Clarence Amundson's home on Tuesday February 12 with 12 members present. President Mrs. Justin Baker opened the meeting followed by the hymn Beautiful Saviour. Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus gave devotions and Mrs. Millard Bilden led a program on Our Family We Play Together. Plans discussed for a cradle roll party and a mother daughter banquet in late April with details to follow. Lunch was served by the hostess.

East Clermont Clarence Amundson Justin Baker Kenneth Blockhus Millard Bilden ALCW

Family Observes Birthday of A. B. Jacob

A family dinner was held Saturday noon February 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Jacob in observance of Mr Jacob s birthday. Those present included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jacob Joleen and Anita of Sheffield Kathleen of Minneapolis Mr and Mrs John Scheer Dorothy and Jean of Elgin Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Ken and Mr and Mrs Leon Jacob Mary Ann Margaret Robert Janet and Susanne.

A. B. Jacob

Bonnie Taylor Initiated Into Music Fraternity

Bonnie Jean Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs James Taylor was initiated into the Gamma Mu Sigma Honorary Music Fraternity at Upper Iowa University. Informal initiation was held Saturday evening February 28 and formal initiation was Sunday evening February 24.

Bonnie Jean Taylor James Taylor Gamma Mu Sigma Upper Iowa University

Special Comet 4 H Club Meeting At Valley High

Dean Anderson Ken Schroeder James and David Rowland attended a special activity meeting titled So Your Traveling at Valley High School Monday evening February 11.

Dean Anderson Ken Schroeder James David Rowland Valley High School

Clarion Olson Sells Farm to Les ter Kipp of Qegian

Neighbors gathered at the Clarion Olson home for a farewell party as the Olsons sell their farm to Lester Kipp of Qegan who will move in March 9. The Olsons will store furniture and stay with Emma Olson until they locate new housing.

the Clarion Olson Lester Kipp Qegian Emma Olson Frank Nims Roy Tatro Almer L. Nelson Lyle Krueger Elmer Kohls Gen. O. Larson Oliver Rowland Jesse Olson

Womens Service Club Meeting at Mrs Vasby Home

The Womens Service Club met at Mrs Sophie Vasby on Tuesday afternoon February 19. Eleven members reported winter projects and poets read by Mrs Herbert Martin and others. A $2 Heart Fund gift was proposed, birthdays honored, and the group closed with prayers and song. Next gathering set for March 19 at Mrs James Taylor's home.

Womens Service Club Sophie Vasby Richard Griebenow America James Taylor

St Peters Church Hosts Birthday Dinner Guests

Dinner guests Sunday at the Norris Reierson home celebrated Ricky and Renae February birthdays. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson Mrs Louena Olson Henry Reierson St Olaf Mr and Mrs Martin Gunderson Roselyn and Mrs Tillie Johnson. Also Mr and Mrs Elmer Sander and Ronald of Postville joined Mr and Mrs Albert Christianson to mark the Christiansons 63rd wedding anniversary.

Norris Reierson Ricky Renae Ray Reierson Louena Olson Henry Reierson St. Olaf Martin Gunderson Roselyn Tillie Johnson Elmer Sander Ronald Postville Albert Christianson Christianson

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Busy Beavers F. B Washington, D.C Donald R. Murphy N. E Co-Op Fanmans Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Clermont Lutheran Millard Nelsons Archie Schroeder Ken Oelwein Alvin Stewart Kevin Craig Hale Liquis Olson Joe Schuster Ray -Glesne Eliader Jeimery Landsgard Gunderday Ds. Mi i Son Kathy Merex Dennis Griebenow Chad Mitchell Decorah High School Phelps, Wise Sherman Nursery Charles City Arthur Kelly Hawkeye Phc West Union Mothers Circle Bonnie Taylor Phelps Wisc Richard Hofer Ames Olson Oliver Larson William Lerch Giles Hicks Audrey Arlington Harry Chapman Sons Audrey Hicks Arn Thinéily William “Lerch Hata Oe Kar A. Miller Farmers Mutual Ins, Ase’n Olermont, Iowa Clarion Olson Sells Farm Donald Havenstrite Palmer Memorial Hospital Donna Raye Dale Jarchow Earl Havenstrite Ben Frautschy Womens’ Service Club St. Peter’s Church Joseph Hsu Hulbert Sinclair Iowa DuPuits Scandia Cardinal Felco Northrup King Clermont Cooperative
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