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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
7
Uncial report from Clermont Iowa notes a price counter offering NOW at Moore's. The fragment mentions a visit and a local commerce reference, but lacks clear dates or complete context. Further readable details are needed to specify the event, participants, or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs James Olson moved Tuesday January 3 to the former Lyle Gunderson home they purchased. Mr and Mrs Gerald Winter and family will reside on the Olson farm, previously located on a farm west of West Union.
Attendees at the 1061 Farm Bureau County Executive Committees conference in Des Moines January 4 and 5 include Fay ette county residents Mr and Mrs Rodney Drewes Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr Mrs Chas Schlumbohm Benton Harrison and Dick Smith Also noted is the birth of a son Saturday night January 7 at the Postville hospital to Mr and Mrs How ard Stumme of Postville Their other child is a son named Mark Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Gisleson Luana and Mr and Mrs Arnold Stumme
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday January 3 at Mrs I C Jerdees home. Lucian Appelman reviewed the stage play The Flower Drum Song and Mr Goodell music instructor played parts of the score. Treasurer reported 4.55 Christmas contribution. Appreciation extended to Mrs Fritz for delivering cookies to the county home. About 94 dozen cookies. Members reminded to fill pink sheets for the district chairman and report on the reading project.
Lt and Mrs Paul Humphrey have moved to 8023 Mid Haven Road Baltimore Maryland. The note records their new residence and provides a precise street address for correspondence and visits.
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces January and February activities. Pastor John D Kronlokken leads services on January 11 and 18, with West and East church times and Sunday school. Choir rehearsals, junior choirs, a Ladies Aid event, and youth activities occur across West and East locations. Senior Leaguers Winter Retreat spins from January 28 to 29 at Lutherhaven. Fathers-Sons banquet is planned for February 1 at East Clermont with Pastor Herlan Blockhus as speaker.
The WSCS met Monday January 9 at Mrs. M H Moore’s home with Mrs Byron Yauslin in charge of devotions and worship. The program titled Recalling our Heritage was led by Mrs Eugene Robison and featured Mrs Donald Caspers, Mrs Clarence Tatro, and Mrs Lucian Appelman. Ten members attended.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Knutsen of West Union celebrated with a baby shower. Attendees included Celina Myron Helgerson Art Chane Vold Leo Wolfs Gerald Guyer Richard Olson Jesse Guyer Alice Knute Eepsieoh and Bis win Osterhus among others.
Mr and Mrs Ben Erickson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Wednesday Jan 4 about 200 relatives and friends attended. Attendants Henry Baker of La Crosse Wisconsin and Albert Erickson Erskine Minnesota were present. A lunch was served with Mrs Fred Pfister pouring. Daughters Irene Mrs Robert Speece of Novato California Evelyn Mrs Hill Peterson Kansas City Kansas Lillian Mr Hugh E Lemg Vandenberg Air Force Base California Dolores Mrs Norman Koser Cupertino California. The Ericksons have six children eleven grandchildren two sons Louie and Alvin remain in the community. Mrs Koser and family could not attend.
The 1960 report shows 170 letters sent, five returned with no money, 14 unanswered. Collected total was $182.25, including $5 from the Legion Auxiliary. Postage and reminders totaled $6.70, leaving $176.45 for the Christmas Seed TB drive. 1959 total was $184.50. Residents urged to return envelopes to aid the town chairman.
Saturday evening at the Joe Brorby home guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson Mr and Mrs L T N Olson Mrs Gus sie Miller and Mr and Mrs Gordon Schupbach of Elgin. The occasion honored the January birthdays of Mrs Reierson Mrs Olson Mrs Schupbach and Joe Brorby.
The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met at Mrs. David Appelman’s home on Monday evening January 2. President Mrs. Leo Woods led, pledges were recited, and secretary and treasurer reports were given. Members shared hopes for their children, with program by Mrs. Sylvan Taylor on patterns for achievement. Mrs Lea Woods suggested taking husbands to see Ben Hur, and the meeting closed with the club collect followed by Spanish lessons.
St Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening January 3 at Dr Donald Murphy home. A business meeting was held followed by officer elections. The present officers Mrs Geo V Larson and Mrs Skelton will hold another year. Mrs Murphy entertained with organ music and Christmas carols. One guest Mrs Kate Hitch attended.
Roy Wardell moved to Fayette and Sandra Rae Lerch joined from Arlington. Both are seventh graders. Naomi Kronickken and Marvin Houg earned perfect Geography tests. Charles Frieden has a broken leg and is out for the season. Clermont-Elgin defeated Wadena 27 to 21 at Wadena on Friday January 6.
Nuptial ceremony held at 10 am in Holy Name Catholic church West Union with Rev Kennett M Ryan officiating. Bride is Broghammer daughter of Mrs. Francis J. Broghammer and the late Dr Broghammer, groom son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Leehy Clermont. Ceremony featured Mary Fordyce on organ and Mrs Philip G Schmidt singing. Bridal gown of delustered satin with Juliet veil and calla lily accessories. Matron of honor Mrs Amma Ly Mann wore emerald green velvet. Attendants included cousin William Minehan and ushers George Larson and Tom Meskel. Reception for 130 guests at Boat Hill Supper Club followed. couple to reside in Clermont after January 15.
Saturday January 14 church membership training at 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday January 15 worship at 8:45 a.m. Mr and Mrs Martin Arndt son were visitors Friday evening at Otto Vasby home.
State Bank 828 reports its condition as of December 31, 1960 with assets totaling 1,176,721.08 and deposits around 1,033,000. The balance sheet lists cash items, U.S. Government obligations, state and local obligations, other bonds, and loans. Capital includes common stock valued at 35,000 and undivided profits.
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