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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
7
St Peter's Catholic Church lists Mass Sundays at 10 a.m. and 7:75 a.m. plus 7:15 p.m. Weekdays Mass 7:15 a.m. Confessions at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. COP classes for high school held Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Clermont Lutheran Parish schedules Lenten services with Holy Communion on Thursday February 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday March 1 at 7:00 p.m. There are confirmations on March 2 and 3 including Seventh and Ninth grade groups. Worship services and catechism are planned through March with additional confirmations and services at East Sunday March 3 and March 4. Lenten services continue after services at Bethel with related events in West Clermont and Vernon Anderson.
Mrs. WR Blake was discharged Friday from Finley Hospital in Dubuque and is staying with her daughter and family, the Robert Steeles. Her address is 275 Southgate Drive, Dubuque Iowa.
The general committees for eo Appreciation Darivet announces the formal opening of Montauk by the Lary rahee heirs on Thursday May 30 at 1 pm. The event marks the start of the Montauk project with Mr Alvin Allen and others in attendance.
The gathering at Mrs. Enoch Mark’s home on Tuesday February 20 opened with songs. The minutes mention Develion and a notable portion of the program with poems and performances, highlighting community participation and local members.
The event featured honors for Ole Hendrickson with men's high and Eugene Butikofer as men’s second high, while Mrs Floyd Tergeson claimed top in tactics and Mrs John Gass was low. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd Fer, Mr and Mrs Bueene Tue Mkofer, Mr and Mrs John Crass, Donald Cowell, Karen and Linda Alderson.
The Town and Country Club of the IFWC met in regular session at the home of Mrs. Dean DeSart. Seventeen members attended. Mrs Willet Miller and Mrs Jack Dibble were named to the nominating committee for treasurer selection. Plans for the Golden Age Tea were discussed and Clermont Historical Society sent a thank you note for the club’s aid at the Country Store. Ken Weeds chaired the program.
The Hands Special turly Institute offered a limited number of applicants a unique professional training opportunity sponsored by the State Department of Public Instruction. Attending from Fayette and Chickasaw counties were Ronald Moore, Director of Special Education, Darren Diercks, School Psychologist, and Miss Klaus. Presentations featured nationally recognized educators in learning disabilities.
On February 21 in W. Clermont two Bethel Series Adult Bible Study classes completed a two year course. Teachers were Dave Appelman and Jerry Backer. Class members listed include Mr and Mrs Dibble, Tague, Swenson, Kittelson, Appelman, Krueger, Armindson, Hooprmeri, Nelson, Hyde, and others.
Robert A Nims and Mrs Frank Nims of Clermont arrived home Sunday February 25 after 18 months in Germany Sgt Nims received his separation from service February 23 at Fort Dix New Jersey He entered service March 14 1966 and completed eight weeks basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Then ten weeks of AIT at Fort Gordon Georgia He served 18 months in Germany at Coleman Barracks Sand Holen
Brownie Troop 351 met at the Legion hall on Feb 13 with Adele Bens as hostess. The group began with the Pledge of Allegiance, started paper plate and macaroni picture plaques, and planned to finish them at a future meeting. The Brownies joined Junior Girl Scouts in songs, thenAdjourned after Valentine cookies.
Relatives and friends are thanked for acts of kindness while hospitalized at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Special mentions go to Pastor Johnson for visits and to the Echo for sending the Echo. Extra thanks to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier for their help. all appreciated.
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Lenora Shipton’s home. Mrs. Alfred Baechler opened with the Pledge and hymn. Mrs. Louis Olson reviewed U S history and flag imagery, explained Constitution clauses, and closed with The Living Constitution. Business approved prior minutes and towel samples added to project lists.
Librarian Lenora Shipton announces reading lists for Adventures in Reading by the Iowa Federated Women's Club are posted and many titles are available at the Clermont Public Library. The library board met with one absence and set monthly meetings for the last Friday of each month at 2 30 p m.
The Bucks drawing held Saturday afternoon listed four winners: No 1 $70 to Mrs Roger Amundson, No 2 $10 to Mrs Don ald Cowell, No 3 $10 to Dean Gunderson, No 4 $10 to Howard Johnson. none were present. Next week's drawing offers $100 and three $10 prizes.
Mrs M H Moore and guest Mrs Louis T Olson attended the DAT Hannah Lee Chapter of West Union February guest day luncheon. Dr George Carl Fayette First Methodist minister spoke on The Man Lincoln. Three 60 year members honored: Mrs Robert Lindsay Postville Mrs Frank Glascock chaplain and Mrs W H Antes recording secretary. Kathryn Schroyer and Mary Dunt won the annual essay contest. Both students at Holy Name School.
The Clermont Historical Society will hold its March meeting at the Little Church Among the Pines on Tuesday evening March 5 at 7 30. A good crowd is anticipated as this is the last regular meeting before booklets go to press with a call for helpful suggestions.
George Malone entered the Postville Hospital last Saturday afternoon as a medical patient.
Supt M H Meare attended an all day conference in Boone with the Board of Control and Representative Council to study proposed changes updating the Constitution. Wives were luncheon guests. Supt and Mrs Moore visited their daughter and husband in Ankeny over the weekend. Carlson family joined on Sunday from Paton and Ankeny.
Several Lutheran circles met on February 20 at church or member homes with Bible study and devotionals based on Psalm 46. Circles planned charity projects for Lutheran World Relief, including blank kits and baptismal towels, and arranged bake sale fundraisers and gift boxes for overseas distribution. Members shared birthday offerings, discussed nursery care, visitation plans, and outreach to seniors in the year ahead.
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