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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1964
Page
3
West Clermont Lutheran Church accepts new members by transfer: Ernest Helgerson from Zion Lutheran Castalia. Lawrence Kohls Debra and Terry Kohls. Dwaine Stahr Kathy and Sandra Stahr from Trinity Lutheran Hawkeye.
The Sheehan Olson Legion Post endorsed the Medic-Alert program at its last meeting. The Medic-Alert Foundation, started in April 1956, provides life saving medical warnings via emblems and operates a 24 hour worldwide telephone service for emergencies. Local contacts include Walter Follett, Lloyd Meier, James Anderson, and Clarence Amundson.
The Blue Birds gathered Wednesday afternoon after school at Vickie Wrights with leader Mrs Charles Becker. Seven members attended roll call and Marlene Metzger was present. The meeting highlighted the graduation of Sharon James and Judy.
A group installed Vickie Wright as president Judy Schott as vice president Kathy Fritz as secretary Linda Loftsgard as treasurer and Marsha Mitts as reporter. At the February meeting members will make valentine tray favors.
The Ossian Deanery Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its second quarterly meeting on Sunday January 26 at St Peters Church hall Clermont. Registration opens at 1 30 pm. After the business meeting led by Mrs Walter Dullard West Union president a CCD doctrine program will be presented by Father William P Greener Sabula IA and Mrs R A Friend Dubuque. Mrs Friend director of the Archdiocesan Christian Doctrine program asks all CCD parish chairmen to attend. St Peters ladies will provide lunch.
Circle Mary met Wednesday afternoon January 15 at the home of Mrs James Henderson with eleven members present. Mrs William Nelson Jr gave the lesson. Circle Martha met at the church with Mrs Elmer Olson hostess. Bible given by Mrs Raymondardt. project discussion held with no decision until next meeting. Circle Rebecca met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Almer Leo Nelson with eleven members present and one guest Mrs Lemora Shiped in devotions and presented the lesson. Projects for the year include the church library and outreach to Carey men of the Congregation. Circle Naomi met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Amy Hoviand with eleven members and two guests. Mrs Vernon Anderson gave the Bible lesson. discussion on projects ensued.
Circle Sarah met Wednesday at the church with six members and Mrs. Harry Gunderson hosting. Bible study led by Mrs. Herbert Martin. Circle Rachel met Thursday with 11 members and Miss Agnes Bilden and Mrs. Wayne Shipton leading the study. Project chosen to care for the Baptismal Towers. Circle Esther met Thursday at Mrs. Harvey Meyer’s home with 18 members and two guests. Bible study by Mrs. Roger Peterson and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson. No project decided.
Clermont township F B Homemakers met at Mrs Archie Schroder's home on Friday January 10. Mrs Millard Nelson Jr chaired reading county minutes and thanked volunteers who supplied food for Granty County Farm Bureau Women’s Day. An educational sheet on Social Security and the King Anderson Medicare Bill was discussed. A senior farm student scholarship committee sought applicants by Feb 15. A safety quiz, charity pennies, and plans for a joint February 8 meeting with men and women were noted.
Mrs. Louis S. Olson presided Fayette County Legion Auxiliary and local unit. Sheehan Olson attended the mid winter American Legion Auxiliary conference in Des Moines on January 12 and 13. About 300 registered. National President Mrs. Johnson spoke at the banquet Sunday evening.
The Charles Becker family hosted a farewell dinner at their home on Sunday in honor of Capt. and Mrs. Paul Humphrey Debbie Donna and Barbara. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson Jr Kathy Gaiy Karen and Lynn of Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schlee Linda and Vickie of Postville.
A neighborhood housewarming honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kamps was held Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Galen Mack, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kohls, and many others. After an evening of cards a picnic basket lunch was served. Leo Woods sent a monetary gift.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson and David relocated from their acreage to Mrs Rosina Anderson's property over the weekend. Also, Ellis Danny and associates moved from Pringle apartments to the Wayne Gilson acreage during the same period.
Mrs. Richard Griebenow with Lana hosted a Sunday supper in honor of Mr. Grie l on his birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burrow Tommy and David August and Albert Burrow and Mr. and Mrs. Will Burrow.
Bill Moore promotes a clearance of ready to wear items with phrases urging shoppers to act quickly. The notice emphasizes stock liquidation and limited availability across a shop or brand. The message targets customers seeking bargains on current season apparel.
Clermont locals hosted and visited widely with friends and relatives from Postville Elgin Sumner West Union and Mason City. Notable gatherings included Mrs Cliff Olson hosting the Prosperous Ridge Club with Clara Helgerson and others, while Chas Kohls prepared to return to Orleans France and several families shared meals and Sunday visits across the area.
A long list of social visits unfolds at several households including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson, Mrs. Emma Anderson, Milo Anderson, and Inga Evenson among others. Guests span Elkader West Union Kimball Nebr and Oelwein with dinners, Sunday calls, and weekday visits noted.
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