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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1962

Page

7

Country Cousins Club Formed in Cler mont Township

The Country Cousins 4 H club organized at Zoe Ann Dibble's home on January 35 with sixteen girls present. Officers elected include Becky Vargason president Diane Amundgon vice president Pauline Amundson secretary Elaine Amundson treasurer Zoe Ann Dibble reporter Linda Thies historian Jane Anderson music chairman Kathy Vargason photographer. The club name Country Cousins chosen. Next meeting set for February 3 at Jack McNeil's home.

Clermont Township Zoe Ann Dibble Becky Vargason Diane Amundgon Vice Press Pauline Amundson Elaine Amundson Linda Thies Jane Anderson Kathy Vargason Country Cousins Jack McNeil

Helps Hog Men Crossbreed for Profit

A new pamphlet is available at the county extension office to aid commercial swine producers in profitable crossbreeding. It explains methods to furrow larger litters, heavier pigs, and shorter production times. Drop in or contact the extension office to receive or mail a copy.

Birth of Laurie Jane to Béin and Nelson family

By birth notice Laurie Jane, weighing 7 lbs 5 oz, was born Friday January 12 at Postville Community Hospital to Béin and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr.Mr and Mrs Dave Appelman Burton and Arvin visited the Nelson home Wednesday evening. Sunday dinner guests were Roy Swenson Carol Marge and Bonnie. Afternoon callers included LaVern and Eugene Ellis. Also noted are other birthday celebrations and visitors.

Béin Millard Nelson, Jr Laurie Jane Postville Community Hospital Dave Appelman Burton and Arvin Millard Nelsony,jr Roy Swenson Bet Carol Margie Bonnie LaVern Millard Nelson John Isabelle Nelson Ivy Buck, Hawkeye Martin Nelson Manchester Nels Gilbert Gena Anderson Hans Sandvold Klingman’s

Cattle on Feed In Iowa Tops One and Half Million Head

Cattle and calves on grain feed in Iowa for slaughter total about 1,525,000 on January 1 1962 down 1 from the 1,540,000 January 1 1961 but up 14 from the 1956-60 average of 1,338,000. October December slaughter is estimated at 768,000 head up 10 from last year and 23 from the 623,000 average. Local social notes list frequent Sunday dinners and gatherings among Nelson Ander son and related families in Hawkeye Postville Luana and surrounding areas.

Study Club Met in Cline Home Clermont

The Clermont Study Club met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. January 9 in the home of Mrs. Fred Cline. President Mrs. Lenora Shipton opened with the Pledge. Seven members answered roll call. Devotions were given by the hostess. Mrs. Lorranne Crowe reviewed "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" by Hauser. After business, the collection was repeated. A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Burkard Riegel, seconded by Mrs. Elmer Olson. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Clermont Fred Cline Lenora Shipton Lorranne Crowe Hauser Burkard Riegel Elmer Olson

Service Club Meeting Held January 16

The Service Club met at Mrs. Herbert Martin’s home on January 16. The group opened with songs and a scripture reading, minutes were approved, and 13 members answered roll call with helpful hints. Poems were read by several members, old officers were re elected, and thank you notes from shut ins and Ames Children’s Horde were acknowledged.

Herbert Martin Claude Gress Martin Amundson Will Burrow Otto Vasby Ames Arthur Nelson

Extension Service Calendar of Events

Extension Service Calendar of Events lists events from January including a Feed Lot Mechanization Clinic in Fayette, 4-H Leaders Recognition Day in Ames, an Extension Council meeting in Fayette, and a farm board meeting plus local club activities. local social notes mention attendance at a funeral and visits by families. Klingman’s promotes a June in January Jubilee and anniversary sale. urges readers to use Want Ads for results.

Farm Bureau Fayette Ames Agricultural Carrington - Clyde Experiment Farm Board of Directors Fairfield Indians Tenny, Kal Randy Sandra Knickerbocker

Buck Prize Draw Draws 200 and 40 Bucks Winners

Lew Cornish missed his name in the first drawing of the Saturday afternoon event as 200 bucks were awarded. Mrs Kenneth Amundson claimed 40 bucks in the second drawing. This week’s drawing willAgain offer 200 and 40 bucks.

Lew Cornish Kenneth Amundson

Bankers' Meeting January 17 In Charles City

Cedar Valley Conference of the National Association of Bank Accountants and Comptrollers met in Charles City with attendees including Gordon Hoopman and Eugene Robison. Featured speaker George Cloos of the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago discussed the national debt, its problems, and banks’ responsibilities.

Gordon Hoopman Eugene Robison Cedar Valley National Association of Bank Accountants ‘and Comptrollers Charles City George Cloos Federal Reserve Bank Chicago

Valley Junior High School Class Notes Highlights

Valley Junior High reports 8A and 8B history projects tracing 18 European nations through immigrant ancestry. 7th grade science covers heat and oxidation. geography studies Cities and Their Growth. Arithmetic notebooks praised mostly by Mr. Fogle. Illness spreads in the Jir. Bigh. Homemaking ends cooking and sewing with new units on serving and family relations. Spelling contest leaders Marilyn Miles and Marcia Knudtson. winner not yet decided.

United States Marilyn Miles Marcia Knudtson

Elise Man’s 8th Anniversary Sale at Elingman’s CloThing

Mrs Herbert Dummermuth sper, Monday afternoon with Mrs Kred Cline, Clermont, during our 8th Anniversary Sale. Save on everything in clothing and shoes for the family.

Elingman's Herbert Dummermuthsper Kred Cline Clermont

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Louis Olson Friends Visit

Mrs Louis Olson received birthday greetings Friday afternoon from friends including Mrs Ernie Peterson and David Mrs Elis Las sig Mrs LaVon Osterhus and Wanda Mrs Millard Bear Becky Gilson Mrs Wayne Gilson and Mr and Mrs Vern Roth in a cheerful celebration at her home.

Louis Olson Ernie Peterson David Emil Lassig LaVon Osterhus Wanda Millard Bear Becky Gilson Wayne Gilson Vern Roth

Thawing Frozen Metal Water Pipes With Electron Blast

A method to thaw frozen metal water pipes uses a blast of electrons from AC or DC welding equipment. Heat generated by electrical resistance melts ice within the pipe. After ground thaw, reduce pipe depth to at least 54 feet in northern Iowa and 4 to 4% feet elsewhere to prevent recurrence.

Iowa

Birth Day Supper Guests Attend Mr Anderson’s Home

Me and Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric were supper guests Monday in Arnold Gibbs home. Supper guests Wednesday in Millard Gage home at Dan non were Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric. This was to observe Mr Anderson's birthday. Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric were callers in the Harry Miller home Thursday evening.

Nels Gilbert Merle Anderson Eric Hans Sandvold Gena Anderson Mrs Arnold Gibbs Millard Gage Dannon Mr. Anderson Harry Miller

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activity Notes

Clermont Lutheran Parish announces midweek and weekend programs led by Pastor John B. Kroulokken. West Junior choir meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and East Youth choir on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Senior Youth Retreat at Lutheran haven Friday through Sunday. Saturday events include 9:00 a.m. East Confirmation Class. 10:30 a.m. West Junior class at Parsonage and West Senior class at Church. Sunday January 28 is Fourth after Epiphany with 9:30 a.m. West Morning Service, 11:00 a.m. East Morning Service and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School followed by 7:30 p.m. West Luther League.

West East Lutherhaven Aim West Luther League

Clermont Methodist Church Service Schedule

Clermont Methodist Church announces Sunday worship led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers at 8 45 a m January 28 with a service of worship.

Donald T. Caspers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dibble Eugene Ellis Ervin Handel Pry Mecerigi Mr. and Jen Diane Donon Ne George Larson Richard Griebenow Lana Leo Griebenow Martin Anderson Chrystal Burnell Anderson Don Anderson Brian and Brent of Luana Sylvan Taylor Gary Gilson Don Cowell Enoch Nelson Leland Probert Cline Gad Service Club Extension Service Lawrence White John Reardon St. Patrick’s Church Monona Klingman's Great Guns Cory Ieas Ieee SNC A Vant Gefety Council Dietam Bankers’ Meeting Valley Junior High News Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company Stalwart Farmers Mutual County Mutual Claim Service Karl A. Miller Clermont, Iowa Complete Chiropractic Health Service Donald R. Murphy Chiropractor Clermont Lutheran Parish John B. Kroulokken Clermont Methodist Church FELCO Co-operative
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