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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
7
Clermont Methodist announces worship services and education sessions led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Youth Membership Training is on January 10 from 4:05 to 5:05 pm at the Elgin church. Sr MYF gathers January 16 at 7:30 am. Adult Membership class is January 17 at 8 pm in Elgin.
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs Lenora Shipton’s home Tuesday afternoon with eleven members present. Mrs Lucian Appelman led the meditation as Mrs Louis Olson introduced guest speaker Mrs Karl Miller whose talk "My Amish Friends" drew on six years teaching in rural schools. Miller displayed handmade furniture quilts and other materials. The meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments served by the hostess.
Kilvene Olson requests that readers bring new items to my sister Dei Trone Mitts during the next two weeks starting Monday January 17 and Monday January 24. Call or contact at A2R-7208 for cooperation and instructions.
Swensons hosted a card party Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Jerry Backer Mr and Mrs Marvin Berg Mr and Mrs Harald Hanson Postville Mr and Mrs Bob Burrow Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson Mr and Mrs Galen Mack Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruckdashel and Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth in attendance. Ladies high went to Mrs Ruckdashel second high to Mrs Mack and men s high to Weldon Orth. Traveling prize went to Mrs Ruckdashel.
The Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran parishes publish a busy slate of services, choirs, classes, and meetings from Jan 12 to Jan 18. Highlights include Jr and Sr choirs, grade confirmations, Sunday school and worship services, Luther League, church council, Bible study leaders, Circle gatherings, and an oyster stew hosted by East Vermont American Lutheran Churchmen on Thursday evening inviting all men.
A Sunday supper at the Gass home featured Mrs. John Gass and guests. Mer Vade, Sylvan Vade, Monry Pollet, Lew Woods, Leland Pro-Fert, Charles Follett, and others attended. Ladies and men's high and low scores were recorded by Kohls and Taylor respectively.
Notices invite boys aged 8 to 11 to join Cub Scouts at the Legion hall Friday January 14 at 7 30 p m. Parade of household visits follows with local families hosting and visiting during the week. Various residents are noted as hosts and guests in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
The regular Clermont town council met with Mayor Clark presiding. Present were Riegel Griebenow Johnson Kjosa and Guyer. no absentees. Minutes approved and bills read with multiple names and amounts listed. appointments made for street and water commissioner clerk town marshal and mayor pro tem. Regular meetings set for first Monday at 7 pm. Elmer Olson reported, annual report approved. A social evening followed with gifts to the Seabrookes.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson visited Tuesday at the Millard Nelson Jr home. The Nelson family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith. Fayette and Burkard Riegel spent the weekend with the Leo Reigels at Horicon Wisconsin. Henry Schweinefus received word on January 6 of his sister in law Mildred Schweinefus death in Pasadena California. Funeral services were held January 10 in California. Diane Clark was a supper guest Sunday of Lana Griebenow in the Richard Griebenow home. Joan Gunderson returned to Luther on May 6 to spend time with ail seen Gunderson.
The Fayette Co TB and Health Association reports 161 letters mailed, 139 returned with money, 21 unanswered, and $164.93 contributed. A $186.93 total receipts including a $2 Legion Auxiliary gift and a $20 gift, with $8.68 postage, leaving $178.25 on hand. Mrs. Fred Cline invites further mail responses.
Winners of free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's Us Save Store include Mrs. LaVerne Larson Mrs. Tillie Johnson Mrs. Tillie Amundson and others. Parade of Value sale continues at Halverson's east Elgin and a winter jewelry sale at Crowe's Clermont. Gary Kittleson returns to Luther College after three weeks with parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kittleson. Donaline Larson visits Cedar Rapids for weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson and others attend dinner with Mr and Mrs Harry Gunne.
Mrs Dean Schneider chaired a meeting attended by Emil Schneider Mevline Hed and one guest. The social committee reported several Christmas cards were sent to the elderly. Mrs LeeRoy Collins thanked members for gifts and cards. A Hillcrest Children's Services Dubuque letter requested clothing and furniture. Mrs Dean Schneider named chairwoman. gifts to be brought to her. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch.
The East Clermont ALCW met Thursday January 6 with opening hymn O God Our Help in Ages Past. Bible study led by Mrs Aimer Amundson with helpers Mrs Clarence Amundson and Mrs Eldred Neuhiring. Thank you notes read from Chaplain Elling Ramsey and family. Pastor Roger Petersen and Mrs Don Wold, Norway 4LCW secretary and Mr Malcom Rue Decorah Conference treasurer attended. Stewardship reports for 1965 and plans for 1966 presented by Mrs Orville Berg. Sewing meeting announced for January 20. President Mrs Bernard Hanson outlined cookbook project with recipes to be gathered and brought to February meeting. Birthday offerings by Mrs Martin Amundson, Mrs Clarence Peterson and Mrs Wm Bacon. Offering meditation by Mrs Orville Berg. Meeting closed with Doxology, Lord's Prayer. Attendants included Mrs LaVer Hubert and Mrs Bree Amundson.
Jeff and Jan Kru spent Friday with their parents Mr and Mrs Mire while their parents attend the funeral of Mr Krueger's uncle.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet at James Henderson home Friday January 14. Roll call is A thought for the new year. Bring your knitting.
The Tre Ore Club met at Mrs. Don Cowell’s home on Monday January 3 with fifteen members answering roll call by naming a favorite recently read book. Devotions were led by Mrs Kenneth Amundson and federation news reviewed by Mrs Row Hackmann.
Weekly social roundup from Halversons West Elgin and nearby households details callers and dinner guests. Names include Henry Kittleson Mrs Trene Olson Cliff J Olson Julie Becky Terry Donna Charles Becker Arthur Nelson Harvey Meyer Al Wilbur Alice Isabelle Nelson Lyle Olson Jeanne Judy Rodney Richard Fadness and others with visits from Postville residents.
The December meeting of the Service Women's Club was held at the home of Mrs. James Taylor on December 21 with a Christmas party. Twelve members attended. Devotions and prayer opened the gathering, several Christmas carols were sung, gifts were exchanged, and refreshments were served.
The Union Street Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. James Taylor's home for an afternoon of visiting and bingo, followed by a birthday picnic lunch.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company says it will continue a drive focusing on service rather than just lower auto rates. The firm stresses that auto insurance is sold through agents of member County Mutuals who provide long-term customer service and fair, reasonable policy terms.
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