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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1965

Page

7

Country Cour Club Meeting Held at Home

The Clermont County 4-H Club met at the home of Elaine and Pauline Amundson on Saturday January 9. New officers presented topics for the upcoming meeting. Ann Dibble introduced members, Debbie Guriderson and Patty Guriderson were appointed publicity reporters. A talk titled Your Personality was given, and the meeting concluded with notes about Life Country. Mrs Jack McNeil handed out materials.

Clermont Couneat Dr Oane Elaine Pauline’ Amundson Prt Ann Dibule Bree Col ‘McNeil Debbie Patty Guriderson Sora Paige Anes Jack McNeil D'Lene Kxueger Cevie

Clermont Methodist Church Calendar Highlights

Clermont Methodist Church schedules youth training at the church in El on January 13 from 4:05 to 5:05 pm, MYF bake sale on January 16, Jr ES meet at Keith Sr’s home on January 17 at 7:30 pm, with overnight guests Mr and Mrs Walter Follett.

Elfrom Keith Elgiviz

West Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet at Church

The West Clermont Junior Lutherans gathered at 7 30 PM in the church for opening songs and a program. Mrs Palalae and teachers guided kindergarten through sixth grade with ten members, focusing on printing themed study “On the Fact of Printing” and “A Church In Practice.” Grades 7 and 8, with Mrs Kittleson, had eight members and studied the Church and its work.

West Clermont Jegus Tech Work el Canwellet Ore Gut Borla Palalae Tia Natwalane America Pal Ea Didne Clark Iades Lyle Lerson Wm. Nelson Jose Clarence . Kittleson

PTA Meeting Promoted By Local Group

PTA members will gather Wednesday evening January 20 at 5 00 PM. Rev Elgin George Breitkreuz is featured to speak on All Good Faith. Hostesses from Wadena 3rd grade are Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs Santina with help from local hosts.

PTA Elgin George Breitkreuz Wadena Harold Halverson Santina Tit Waares Era Lena Clermont

January clearance sale at Klingmens with local visitors

Pick up your suit topcoat or jacket during the January sale at Klingman s. Visitors including Mrs Olson and Mr Eugene Butikofer and their families joined gatherings at the Arthur Olson home. Other local residents and guests from Houston and Stanley stopped by for the visit.

Lingman’s Saad Dt Sundar Arthur Olson Arthur Aee Ane Eugene Butikofer Serene Sudder R Butikofer Dwayne Frieden Onan Tague Tommy Randy Henry Follet Steven Dean Beddow Julie Houston Texas Robert Wharram Bobby Stanley Arthur&. Olson Alan Seabrooke Ruth Brorby

Tre Ore Club Meets At Tague Home In Elgin

The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met last Monday evening at Mrs. Orran Tague’s home in Elgin. Roll call had 125 members present with two guests, Mrs. Orran Bane and Mrs. Gene Wenk­er, who presented a cake decorating program. Lunch followed featuring the cakes decorated by Mrs. Bane.

Tre Ore Orran Tague Orran Bane Elgin Gene Wenker

Local families host visits and meals around Postville

The report lists numerous Postville area guests and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Cldbéthe Telfings and friends visited Saturday evening. Leo Griebenow and Glen Nygaard, plus Sheila Helgerson and Sharnell, spent Sunday in the Henry Helgerson home. Elaine and Diane Amundson joined Bonnie Kittleson Sunday for a meal at the Clarence Kittleson residence. Lt John C Meyer and family dined Monday with the Ewald Lingans. Meyer, stationed at Great Falls, Montana, heads to Germany for three years. Verni Engle was hospitalized at Postville Community Hospital after being admitted last Wednesday.

Cldbéthe St Helgerson Sheila Leo Griebenow Leon Glen Nygaard Richard Hoth Lori Paula Cedar Rapids Vernon Anderson Fanest Helgerson Sharnell Henry Helgerson Postville John Gass David Sylvan Taylor Ricky Orlan Tague John C. Meyer Ewald Lyngans Meyer Great Falls Mont Germany Iynerales Merle Alderson Don Cowell Elaine Diane Amundson Bonnie Kittleson Clarence Kittleson Verni Engle Postville Community Hospital

Supper Club Hosts Saturday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs John Gass entertained the Supper Club at their home Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohls Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor Mr and Mrs Henry Follett Mr and Mrs Eugene Butikofer and Mr and Mrs Charles Kohls.

John Gass Lawrence Kohls Sylvan Taylor Henry Follett Eugene Butikofer Charles Kohls

Community Socials and Visits Across Local Homes

Local families hosted and visited over the weekend with gatherings at the Helgerson and Olson homes. Attendees included Elliott, Brenda, Kevin, and numerous grandchildren and relatives from Manchester, Elgin, Rochester Kinn., and Fayette areas, plus Hill, Bilden, Pape, and Lind families. James Henderson returned home from LaCrosse Hospital after four weeks ward stay, while others sent thanks for cards and letters.

Elliott Ier Ont Brenda Kevin Nose Dibble Jay Howard Hill T Swenson Othe Pane Elmer Easler Rochester Kinn Ruby Ereler Hawkeye M. Moore Jante “Olson Elliott Olson Eugene Schorin Richard Olson Rose Olson Helen Blockhus Elgin Clara Peterson Martin ‘Amundson Harry Helgerson Robert Deering Elliott Olgoh Fayette Wayne Gilson David Eugene Ellis Danny Heidi Ray Reierson Louis Reierson Gussie Miller Irene Olson George V. Larson Leo Griebenow Leon Richard Griebenow Lana Wayne Shipton John Cheryl John Hayes Janapids

East Clermont ALCW Meeting Yields Talks And Lunch

The East Clermont ALCW gathered on Thursday January seven with hymns and a Bible lesson. Members Davotson Olson Olson and Loren Larson led readings and a birthday list was announced for January. The group plans a lunch at the Clifford Olson farm sale on January fourteen with donations and gifts noted.

East Clermont ALCW Davotson Ames Olson Loren Olson Yundsons la Verne Larson God of Mercy Goa Clifford Olson James Olson Martin Amundson Randine Hanson Norman Amundson Wm. Bacon Geo, Frieden Harry Helgerson Bernard Hanson

Mrs. B. Riegel Hosts Cler. Study Club Meet

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Burkard Riegel’s home on Tuesday afternoon with 10 members. Devotions opened the meeting as the Club Collect was recited. Mrs. Alfred Baechler presented the program on “Concern in Home” from A Readers Biggest Life edition. Members discussed articles by Henry T. Link, Fulton Ostler, Norman Vincent Peale and Booth Tarkington on getting the most out of life. Mrs. Fred Cline was named literary chairman.

Clermont Study Burkard Riegel Slee Alfred Baechler Cchairman Henry T. Link Fulton Ostler Norman Vincent Peal Booth Tarkington Fred Cline Raney AL Anni

Finnegan Couple Mark 39th Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Mike Finnegan hosted a small gathering Sunday January 10 to celebrate the 39th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John W Finnegan. Neighbors attended including Lee Palmer Carmie Peterson Lenford Peterson Darrell Bushman Tom Osmundson Wayne Timmerman Eugene Schroeder Herbert Schroeder John Staynes and the Finnegan family.

Mike Finnegan John. W. Finnegan Darrell Bushman Tom Osmundson Wayne Timmerman Eugene Schroeder Herbert Schroeder John Staynes

Bucks Drawings and Local Visits Reported

Last Saturday at 2 20 p m four bucks were drawn with 10 dollar prizes going to Clara Peterson Arth ur S Olson Agnes Kneeland and James Olson all present or not. This Saturday at 2 30 p m the top prize will be 30 bucks and the other three prizes 10 bucks. local residents and visitors were listed visiting relatives including the Lofts Lind Mark Brandt Dennler Olson Helgerson Amundson Palmer and others across various homes and towns. Gene Olson returned to Duluth Minnesota where he serves with the Coast Guard.

Clara Peterson Arthur S. Olson Agnes Kneeland James Olson Raymond Lofts Illfister Marion Lind Manchester Oscar Lind Amy Hoyland Enoch K. Mark Oran Brandt Maquoketa Emma Olson Elmer Dennler Elkader Raymond Loftsgard Gene Olson Duluth Minn Coast Guard Harry Helgerson Henry Amundson Irene Olson C. A. Palmer rVerle Palmer Joe of Wauboy Lee Palmer

Clermont Lutheran Church Confirmation Service Notice

Clermont Lutheran and other churches announce confirmation and worship services led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson. Readers are invited to attend the Sunday sessions and evening fellowship at the circuit church.

Clermont Lutheran Roger W. Peterson

Iowa Scholarships Announced for Library Studies

Since 1959 the Iowa State Traveling Library Board of Trustees has offered two scholarships annually for library schools accredited by the American Library Association. The Iowa State Traveling Library again offers two 2000 dollar graduate scholarships. eight recipients have returned to Iowa enriching the statewide public library program. All requests and forms should be addressed to Anistine Grafton Des Moines Iowa.

Iowa Library Services Act Iowa State Anestine Grafton Des Moines

Entertainers At 6 30 For Olson Birthday

A birthday gathering was held at 6 30 in honor of Mr and Mrs Olson with entertainment by Entertaigrui. Franz and Miss Franz Appleman attended along with M Mrs Moore and other guests. The event featured a modest turnout and celebratory remarks.

Mimoilauise Olson Iad

Stamp Winners Named For Free Gold Bond At Local Store

Lucky shoppers at the LotsU4Seve Store this week earned free Gold Bond stamps. Mrs. Frank Nims Jr, Mrs. Bob Barnaw, Mrs. Leo Woods, Mrs. Albert Schultz and Mrs. Walter Botte were among those listed as winners.

Lcotsu4seve Frank Nims, Jr Bob Barnaw Leo Woods eAbert Schultz Walter Botte

Farm Bureau Homemakers Change Meeting Date

Clermont township Farm Bureau Homemakers set a meeting for Friday January 15 at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Jack McNeil. Mrs. LaVerne Swenson will speak on the Hawaii Trail Here in Iowa. Guests include the E W Hilgemann family of Elgin and other locals.

Farm Bureau Homemakers Clermont Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Country Cour Club Clermont Methodist Church Harry Gunderson George Frieden iClara Helgergson Lyle Goison Irene Qigon West Clermont Jr. Lutherans Wanenag Parmer Savings Bank Federal Deposit, Insurance Continu Reno Tre Ore Club Tague Fire & Wind Grinnell Mutual Hotere Insurance Enc Clermont East Clermont A.L.C.W. Meeting B. Riegel Tabate. ‘Toorniliy Cole Winter Sea UN Today Clermont Cooperative P.m Gholn Ty Sun E. W. Hilgemann Merle Clark Diane Jeanne Julie Schott Lyle Olson Don Hoth Marion Clarence Hoth Miss Florence Hoth Hoth Nygaard Grinnell Mutual Insurance Jow Grinnell Karl Miller Charmons Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Compas Gamal, Tew
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