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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

7

FHA Helps Improve Homes in Fayette County

Insured Farm Home Administration funds totaling 769000 over two years aided rural households in Fayette County. James D. Rogers reports 41000 advanced in 1967. 87400 to seniors. 258780 for new housing or remodeling. Construction created 178 man days of local carpenters and trades. Everett McNulty home in West Union cited as credit success.

Fayette County Farmers Home Administration James D. Rogers Ropers Lyndon B. Johnson America Tora Hermes Everett McNulty Fast Elny Street West Union United Building Centers Russler Farm Credit

Entertains at thele Meeting Birthday Circle Social

Mrs Hugo Bodensteiner hosted a Tuesday afternoon circle gathering for her birthday January 16. A short business meeting followed. Steered Heart circle organized for the year. Retiring officers Linry Horn and John Kelly praised. New officers Jack McNeil Albert Matt secretary. McNeil to host February meeting. Lunch by host OHS. Attendees listed.

Hugo Bodensteiner McNeil OHS Maurice Elliot Postville Libby Quinn Sarre Heart Lu Horan John Kelle Dark McNeil Albert Il Richard Bollman Frances Wolf Jobo Finnegan Mike Pinnegag

Bucks Drawing Details From Saturday Event

A fragmented report describes a Saturday Bucks drawing listing participants including Marie Kohls and Abe Taber with monetary amounts. The notes mention No. 1 and No. 4 entries, $10 amounts, and upcoming drawing for next Saturday featuring Sor stu, SHO, and $10.

Marie Kohls Paul Butikefer Abe Taber Rovert Burrow Sor Stu Sio

Business and Professional Women's Club Meeting Notice

The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Monday January 29 at 6 30 for supper at Kjosu s home. The regular meeting will be called 30 pm at the home of Mrs Wayne Shipton.

Kjosu's Wayne Shipton

Clermont Community Bridal Shower For Club Met

The Clermont Community Club met January 15 at the Legion hall after supper at Clermont Cafe. Leo Woods chaired. reports were read and approved. A note from the Clermont Historical Society was read and a score board fund announced. A proposal renaming Clermont Elementary to Larrabee Elementary was approved for action by Valley Board of Education. A bridal shower for Susan Kingery, bride to be Leslie Olson, followed at the home of Mrs. Elmer Olson on January 20 with games, gifts, and refreshments assisted by numerous hosts and hostesses.

Clermont Community Club Legion Hall Clermont Cafe Leo Woods Clermont Historical Society M. H. Moore Clermont Elgin Wadena Valley High Henry Follett Larrabee William Larrabee Iowa theLarrabee Valley Board of Education Jd. €. Halvorson Susan Kingery Leslie Olson Elmer Olson Enoch Nelson Kermit Peterson Louis A. Olson Paul Frick Emil Lessig Vernon Roth Gen. Durscher Ernest Peterson Sean Hansen Harold Dennler Anita Donald Larson Joyce Delmer Kingery Leo Griebenow Flossie Gass Amy Hovland Lila Olson Lana Larry Halveran Jerry Backer Wm. J. Nelson Lee Roy Collins Linda Eugene Schori Lynn G. W. Alderson Nancy Genevieve Christen

Thanksgiving note from Mrs Crowe for support after accident

Mrs Lorrinne Crowe expresses deep gratitude for the cards and letters received while recovering from injuries from a car accident. She thanks friends during her visit with her daughters in Michigan.

Michigan Lorrinne Crowe

Sheehan Olson Post Held Meeting January Eight

The Sheehan Olson Post held a regular meeting at the Legion hall with eighteen members present. Commander Wm Bazan opened the session. minutes were read and approved. The adjutant announced the Texas Cow Girls Basketball Team and Show would visit Valley High School gym on February 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale in Clermont and Elgin. Louis T Olson received a Past Commander's Pin. An oyster stew followed.

Sheehan - Olson Post Legion Hall Wm. Bazan Texas Cow Sheehan Olson Post Valley High School Clermont Elgin Louis T. Olson

Ames residents stay overnight guests at Mork home

Elizabeth Skarshaug along with Ewald and Annie Skarshaug of Ames were overnight guests Saturday in the home of E K Mork.

Elizabeth Skarshaug Ewald Annie Skarshaug Ames E. K. Mork

Obituary: Oscar Louis Lind of Clermont Community

Oscar Louis Lind born August 4 1873 in Drammen Norway died January 17 1968 at Community Hospital Postville Iowa aged 94. He immigrated in 1892 to work as a farm laborer then married Emma Brorby on June 4 1902. Survived by two sons Joseph Clinton and Marion Manchester, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment Clermont cemetery. CARD OF THANKS.

Oscar Louis Lind Drammen Norway Postville Iowa United States Clermont Emma Brorby Joseph Marion Qoscar Emma Lind Elgin Gunder Emma Clinton Manchester Schutte Gander Robert Henricksen Arthur Amundson Corrine Rypestol Harry Helgerson Harold Opland Enoch Mark Donald Larson Lloyd Aanes Harold Skarshaug James Goodman L. R. Bahe Celwein Minn Milo Halverson Spring Valley Ewald Arnie Skarshaug Selma Groth Ames George Lind Goshen Ind Harold Bergee Town City Martin Nelson Edwin Olson Maynard Gerald Shares Jesup Henry Mark Decorah

Death notice of Mrs. Enoch Westman former Clermont resident

Word reached Sunday of the death of Mrs. Enoch Westman of Riding Mountain Canada née Lily Markham daughter of Sandy Markham and a former Clermont resident She was about years old her husband preceded her in death years ago Interment will be at Riding Mountain Canada

Clermont Malvin Johnson Enoch Westman Riding Mountain Canada

Baptism of Pamela Sawvell at Trinity Lutheran Church

Pamela Susan Sawvell infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Sawvell of Waterloo was baptized Sunday morning Jan 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church during the service. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Larry Thorn of Waterloo. Dinner followed the baptism and guests included Mr and Mrs Larry Thorn and Lesa Waterloo Mr and Mrs Donnie Dunlap and Dodie Independence Mr and Mrs George Larson and Larry Mr and Mrs George N Larson and Brenna Clermont.

Pamela Susan Sawvell Paul Sawvell Waterloo Trinity Lutheran Church Pamela Larry Thorn Sawvell Lesa Donnie Dunlap Dodie Independence George Larson

Girl Scouts Complete Hospitality Badge in Patrols

Girl Scouts met Monday evening January 22 after school at the Legion hall. They divided into three patrols and worked on the Hospitality Badge, completing four steps. Michele Lansing served as hostess and Romona Benson as scribe.

The Legion Hal Michele Lansing Romona Benson

Obituary for Clifford A. Johnson of Decorah Iowa

Clifford A. Johnson born March 15 1903 Decorah Iowa died January 13 in Abington Memorial Hospital Abington Pennsylvania at 64 after surgery complications. He married Lillian Miller in Decorah on September 11 1926. Survived by wife three brothers and sister plus many relatives. Interment at Clermont Cemetery. Card of thanks from widow.

Clifford A. Johnson John and Emma Johnson Decorah Iowa Abington Memorial Hospital Abington Pennsylvania Lutheran Church of Lillian Miller Congregational Clermont J. B. Luppincott Co Chicago Philadelphia Lillian Carl Nystrom Calmar James Morman Henry Austin Minn Clermont Cemetery Floyd Nefzger Norman Johnson Leon Jacob Kenneth Schroeder Robert Helms Milton Miller Walter Bauman Grand Junction Colo Lester Ralston Pasadena Calif Harry Clark Atty Robert Clark Rockford Martin Doyle Floyd Netzger Brookfield H. L. Bierke Bloomington Minn Richard Brackin Harmony Arnold Brustad Henry Johnson Nellie Leithold Marian LaCrosse Wis Ed Dickman James Johnson Lloyd Jacob Sheffield Irwin Brackin Waterloo

St Peters Catholic Church announces mass and classes

Rev. Louis Zee presides at St. Peter s Catholic Church with Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am and holy days at 7 15 am and 8 pm Weekday services are 7 15 am Confessions at 4 pm and 8 pm Saturday CCD classes for high school at 7 pm Wednesday

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Rev Louis Zee

Clermont and Bethel Lutheran Parish Schedule

The Clermont and Bethel Lutheran churches publish January activities. Clermont EAST CLERMONT holds confirmations and services on Jan 27 and Jan 2% with Sunday School and Communion. WEST CLERMONT lists choir practice and confirmations, Luther League, and services across Jan 24 to Jan 31. Bethel events include choir, confirmations, Sunday School, and junior choir through late January.

East Clermont Sun West Clermont Thurs Fan Luther League Mon

Candis Renee Olson Baptized at West Clermont Lutheran

Infant Candis Renee Olson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson, was baptized in the morning service at West Clermont Lutheran Church on January 21. She was born November 14 at the Postville hospital. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Richard Meyer. Family attendees at a dinner followed the service.

Candis Renee Olson Elliott Olson West Clermont Lutheran Church Postville Hospital Richard Meyer West Union Olson Clarence Johnson Richard Olsen Olivia Olson Alta Frieden Elgin

Felco Mineral Blocks for Better Livestock Nutrition

Felco Mineral Blocks provide a balanced mineral mix for beef cattle dairy cattle and sheep. They supply calcium phosphorus salt iodine and trace minerals and are designed for drylot or pasture feeding free choice. Stop in soon for access to these palatable mineral blocks.

Felco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greg Olson Phil Ruckdasher Dave Roberts Guard West Union, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dave Meyer Oscar Lind Clara Myrtle Peterson J. Q. Lind Marion Lind Clifford Johnson Clermont Lutheran Parish Clermont Cooperative
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