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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
7
The West Clermont ALCW met Wednesday with 168 officers hosting. Officers listed include Melms, Swenson, Amundson, Butikoffer, Mack, Bore, Erhardt and Olson. Mrs. LaVerne Swenson opened, hymns and devotions led, reports read, funds discussed, and a fall lutefisk supper approved. Lunch followed the meeting.
Winners named for the bucks include No 1 $70.00 Mary Olson not present No 2 $10.00 Kenneth Amundson present No 3 $10.00 Tillie Amundson present No 4 $10.00 Almer Leo Nelson present Next Saturday January 13 drawing prizes are $70.00 $10.00 $10.00 and $10.00.
Andrew D. Nelson’s corrected address is recorded for the USS Estes. FPO San Francisco, California 96601 appears as the destination. No further details are provided.
The Clermont Historical Society held its January 2 meeting at the Lutheran Church with Mrs. Lucian Appelman presiding. The Vesper Service was enjoyed and may become an annual event. The treasurer reported a successful country store sale and strong community cooperation. Mrs. Appelman thanked helpers including the Barber Shop Quartet. Gerald Gutcher and Burkard Riegel read clippings from 1906 and 1907 Clermont newspapers. Next meeting set for February 6.
East Clermont A L C W met January 4 with hostesses Mrs Helmer Lyngans Mrs Millard Gisleson Mrs Eldred Nueh ring Mrs Alvin Halvorson and Mrs Harry Helgerson. Devotions led by Pastor Johnson and installation of new officers for 1958 including Vice President Mrs Arthur Helger son Secretary Mrs Oliver Larson Stewardship Secretary Mrs Harold Doerring. Holdover officers remained President Mrs Merril Gunderson Treasurer Mrs Martin Amundson Education Secretary Mrs Clarence Amundson. Perfect Harmony Bible Study led by Mrs Clarence Amundson with Psalm 19. Film Lord, My God shown. Offering meditation by Mrs Harold Doerring. birthday offerings by Mrs Randine Hanson Mrs Martin Amundson and Mrs Lila Olson.
The East Clermont Lutheran Church forms a perpetual cemetery fund with trustees Louis Erickson, Hildur Gilberts, and Harry Helgerson to raise 10000 dollars for a 500 dollar yearly income. Bequests exceed 3000 dollars as former members are urged to contribute. A bridal shower for Bhelvy Nims occurred at Mrs. Burdette Sebastian’s home with prizes to guests and lunch served. Miss Nims will marry Willis Schott at St Pauls Methodist in Elgin on Sunday January 14.
Andine Vasby returned from Rochester hospital Saturday after several days for eye treatment. Her sight is greatly improved and with newly fitted glasses she can resume her usual work and errands.
Mrs. Lorrie Crowe visiting daughters in Michigan suffered serious injuries in an automobile accident on Thursday December 28. She endured a two day hospitalization for a badly lacerated face and injured limbs and is recovering but not expected to return home soon.
Gold Bond Stamp winners this week at Leo's U-Sage include Mrs Alvin Halverson Mrs Ester Erickson Mrs William Bacon Mrs Fran Hoopman and Clarence Tatro, recognized for their purchases and loyalty.
Cyl Lyle M. Anderson updates his address to 2230626 building 67 H Marine Casual Co N T C Great Lakes Tl 60088 for official records. This change affects documents and correspondence linked to his duties with the Marine Casualty Company and region Great Lakes. The notice confirms new mailing details and unit designation.
Mrs. Fran Hoopman began work as Home Service Advisor for Interstate Power Company on January 2. She will be employed as trainee in several locations before permanent assignment.
Earl T. Thompson notes that a new social security law raises checks for about 4,400 people in Fayette county by at least 13 percent. Nationally, 23.7 million beneficiaries will see automatic increases in March with checks arriving early due to a Treasury Post Office agreement.
Clermont Lutheran Parish events list activities at West Clermont and Bethel from January 11 to 17. Includes Circle meetings, confirmations for 7th through 9th grades, Sunday school and worship services, choir and Luther League practices, with hostesses and locations noted.
Card of thanks from Ed Kamp and family for cards and prayers during illness, with special mention of Pastor Monte and Pastor Johnson. Also thanks from Mike and Zeb Pape for support after an accident and to Father Zee for visits. A bereavement note from J. F. Brorby and family and Vernon Telford extends gratitude for cards, food, memorials, and comfort from Rev. Lee Roy Collins.
The Tre Ore Club met at Mrs. Galen Mack’s home on Monday evening December 8 at 7 30 with Mrs. Rowland Hackmann as hostess. Twelve members attended and the secretary was absent. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted. The club voted five dollars to the Scholarship and Loan Fund and one dollar to each State Project. A candidate for the IFWC Scholarship Loan was discussed. The Federation News was reviewed by Mrs. Kenneth Amundson. The meeting closed with the Club Collect. Members visited Mrs. Delbert Suchow in Postville for a ceramics lesson, then returned to Mack home for a lunch of hot chili and glazed donuts. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Weldon Orth’s home.
Friends and family gathered January 2 at Castalia Lutheran Church to honor Cpl Lyle M Anderson on furlough from the Naval Hospital Great Lakes. He recuperates from injuries suffered in October while on patrol in Viet Nam. A pot luck supper and bunko followed a brief address by Rev Arthur Tolo. A gift was presented and Anderson is to return to the hospital for 72 days of treatment before an honorable discharge.
William Andres, longtime Dayton Corp. executive and husband of Betty Follett, was elected chairman. He has held roles from merchandise trainee to senior vice president of operations and will focus on operations and personnel while continuing responsibilities in Dayton Department Stores. The Edina resident and three teenage sons hold a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Rev Louis Zee at St Peter s Catholic Church conducts Mass Sundays at 8 and 10 am and holy days at 7 15 am and 8 pm Weekdays 7 15 am Saturdays 10 30 am Confessions 4 pm and p m Saturdays CCD classes grade school 9 to 11 30 am each Saturday and high school 7 pm Wednesdays
Infant Richard Griebenow, born October 25 1967 at Fjelhomer Norway, was baptized on Christmas Day at Lorenskog Kirke Church. Sponsors were Tore Falkenhoug, the Griebenow siblings Lana and Leo, and by proxy Lana and Leo Griebenow.
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