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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1964
Page
7
The readable fragments describe Clermont sorghum mill transfer to Guyers entities. Note mentions market reach and planting help for cane and other items as part of starting operations.
The Birthday Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. L. T. N. Olson's home to honor her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Phie, Mrs. Vashy, Mrs. Walter Folfait, Mrs. Dick Grisbenow, Mrs. Ray Reierson, and Mrs. Martin Amundson.
CARD OF THANKS. A sincere thanks to everyone for visits, cards, flowers and good wishes during my stay at Postville Hospital. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered. Special thanks to Rev. Martin and Rev. Uriel Gehring for their visits and prayers. Afternoon guests were Mrs. Gordon Schuphach, Zip Mrs. Woodrow Hyde, Mrs. Ellen Nelson, Mrs. J. A. Erickson and Mrs. Clara Helgerson.
The Fayette County Auxiliary hosted a veterans birthday party on January 18. About 70 people attended at Independence Masonic Bridepitis veterans event. Auxiliary president Mrs. Louis Reet attended with children from Fayette and West Union. Local residents Kathy and Lori Meier plus Clarica Thon Evie Lee and others joined guests from Oelwein and Waterloo. Six veterans celebrated birthdays.
Mrs. Ole Amundson was drawn for the 160 bucks at the Clermont Bucks Winners drawing Saturday afternoon and was present to claim the prize.
Names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps at Lee's U Save include John Stankovic Mrs Gene Torson Mrs Art Olson Mrs Gussie Miller and Nels Gilbert.
Mrs Louis S Olson reports the next regular County Legion and Auxiliary meeting will be at Maynard Community hall on Tuesday evening Jan 28. William Guthrie State Commander will be guest speaker. A cancer film and musical numbers from West Central High School are planned. Attendance is requested.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 375 met Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Gordon Hoopman’s home with 15 members present. Minutes, treasurer’s report, and various fund drives were reviewed. Donations to Good Samaritan Home and Clinton Domiciliary were noted, Juniors made snowmen and Valentine favors, and membership progress was shared from Des Moines. A Civ Defense program followed the meeting.
Cathryn Crowe visited the La Verne Swenson home on Wednesday evening. Tom Mas Eile Neon Sonn Ommy and Sile spent the day and evening in the Carlin home.
The Junior Auxiliary met at 4 p.m. January 8 at the Legion Hall with hostesses Patty, Kath leen, LuAnn Gunderson and Karen Hoopman. Eighteen members attended. JoAnn and Keren Olson were appointed to write to the adopted girl, Ninety Christmas tree nap Whit kira. A gift valued at $6.00 was sent to the adopted girl, a Pan-American Doll.
The American Lutheran Church Women held an evening meeting in the fellowship hall on January 16. Hostesses were Mrs. Ivan Torkelson and Mrs. Keith Johnson. Pastor Fjelstul led devotions. the Bible study was by Mrs. Harry Everett. The secretary’s report was approved. a winter choir was decided. Nineteen members attended.
Worship service listed at 845 a.m. on Wednesday January 22. High membership training class will not meet this week. Mr Vernon Anderson and Mrs Roy Swenson hosted visitors. Mrs Sam Koehler of Arlington visits son-in-law and daughter Enoch Nelson for a few days.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met January 17 at Mrs. Martin Amundson’s home. Members sang Jingle Bells, read scripture, shared winter project notes, and discussed topics including Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, the family entertains slides, and a cookery lesson. Next meeting is February 21 at Mrs. Selmer Erickson’s home.
Rev Thomas Currier pastor delivers parish schedule with Masses on Thursday Friday Sunday and weekday mornings. Ossian Deanery Archdiocesan Catholic Women meeting at Saint Peters Church Hall with 1:00 registration and 1:30 start.
The Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran parishes post a weekend schedule with Jr Confirmation sessions on Saturday January 25 at 9 am and 10 am, Sunday January 26 worship at 11 am, Sunday school at 9:30 am, and Luther League at 7:30 pm plus midweek events on Wednesday and a Ruth Circle meeting on Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs Martin Anderson's home.
Mr and Mrs Robert Goeke of Postville announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Mafie to Ordell Kjosa son of Mr and Mrs Harris Kjosa of Clermont No definite wedding date has been set Alice is employed by Hygrade Food Products in Postville Kjosa is currently serving at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
The Sheehan Olson Post met Monday evening January 13 at the hall with 13 members present. The post will sponsor Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts again. Norris Reierson named Cubmaster Arthur Amundson Scoutmaster and Howard Johnson Explorer Scout Leader. The legion paid all adult registration fees for the three scouting groups. The post endorsed the Medic Alert program. Meeting adjourned and Howard Johnson served lunch.
Mr and Mrs Dean Smith Delbert Burr Oak and Mrs Thea Haugland were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert Mrs Haugland remained to visit a week in the home of her brother and wife
The Woodland Study Club met Monday afternoon January 13 with Mrs. George V. Larson hosting. Thirteen members answered roll call and discussed a favorite Christmas gift. Officers for the coming year were installed: President Mrs. Laverne Swenson Vice President Mrs. Duane Kamp Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Roy Swenson. Contests led by Mrs. Jack Dibble and Mrs. Laverne Swenson were won by Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne Mrs. Raymond Erhardt and Mrs. Harry Gunderson.
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met Tuesday Jan 14 at Wayne Amundson home. Devotion by Mrs Clarence Ipmanda on Hymn Living for Christ. Mrs Alvin Erickson presented Brazil mission field program. Mrs Roger Amundson led a special, members sang favorite hymns. Prayer closed the meeting. No February meeting. family night to be announced. Thanks extended for cards letters and visits during hospital stay and after moving to a new home. Mr and Mrs Toe Baker. Sip
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