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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1965

Page

7

St Johns School Hosts Quarterly Meeting in Ft Atkinson

Sunday afternoon January 24, a 102 women and seven priests from the Oegian Deanery of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women attended the second quarterly meeting at St John’s Parochial School Ft Atkinson. Fourteen women and moderator Fr L Shekleton joined the board for the open meeting. Newly elected president Mrs Ra Trenkamp of the Fay atte Parish conducted the meeting. Working with the CEF Citizens for Educational a fair was discussed.

Oegian Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women St. John’s Parochial School Ft. Atkinson L. Shekleton Ra. “Trenkamp Fayatte CEF Citizens For Educational Leo Griebenow Leon Albert Tinderhalt Greene Grace Tinderhalt Elmer. Olson Walter Indy Vernon Olson Senora No. Bek

Thursday Circle Meeting at Neumann Home

The Thursday Circle met Thursday evening January 14 at Mrs Neumann's home. Devotionals by Mrs LeVerne Larson. A thank you letter from Decorah Retirement Center was read. Four devotional books were sent to Rose. The meeting closed with prayer and singing and refreshments served.

Neumann eSaus LeVerne Larson Decorah Ition Sedan

Clermont store hosts guests with Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Dean Mitts and Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack and Lu Ann were guests Sunday afternoon of Mr and Mrs Burdette Sebastian and Michele. Free gift with any $2 purchase while they last. Crowe's Store Clermont. 22c.

Dean Mitts Wayne Flack Lu- Ann Burdette Sebastian Michele Crowe Clermont

Clermont Commercial Club Meeting Held

The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday evening in Van 18 with 21 members present. Leo Griebenow, vice president, called the meeting to order and the minutes of the last meeting were approved. Discussion covered vacating land south Mai and requests to barricade the street east of the school ground for play space. the club adjourned after brief remarks.

Clermont Commercial Club Van Leo Griebenow Pag Sein Land South Mai Dick Kebenow Er Et Co Hawai Outa Nean Halle

B P Women’s Club Met Monday Evening

The Business and Professional Women's Club met for a 6:45 luncheon at Betty's Cafe with 24 members attending. After lunch the business meeting moved to Mrs. Rear's home where minutes were approved and reports noted Christmas aid given to two families, plus a gift sent to Mrs. Orlan Tague. The meeting adjourned after routine reports and a birthday choir for three members.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Betty's Cafe Dennis Rear Glen Nims Mary Helen Matt Rear Millard Larson Louis A. Olson Lloyd, Meier Louis A

Woodland Club Met At Erhardt Home

The Woodland Study Club January meeting at Mrs. Raymond Erhardt’s home had twelve members share New Year resolutions. Officers elected: President Mrs. Duane Kamp, Vice President Mrs. Vernon Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Jack Dibble. Program by Mrs. Roy Swenson and Mrs. Sophie Vasby featured Joys of January and two poems. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Harry Gunderson, Mrs. Sophie Vasby, Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr., Mrs. Arthur Nelson, Mrs. Duane Kamp, and Clara Peterson. February gathering planned at Mrs. Marian Wickham in Postville.

Woodland Study Club Raymond Erhardt Duane Kamp Vernon Anderson V. Upres Jack Dibble Treas Roy Swenson Sophie Vasby Swenson Vasby Arthur Nelson Wwe Harry Gunderson Millard Nelson, Jr Clara Peterson Marian Wickham Postville

Obituary of Mrs Mary A Burke of Clermont and Dubuque

Mrs Mary A Mae Burke born Clermont Iowa August 19 1887 died Mercy Hospital Dubuque January 17 1965. She taught school then married John L Burke Avoca Iowa June 27 1902. Widowed 1958 she lived in Clermont before becoming a resident of Saint Anthonys Dubuque in 1964. Funeral at Saint Marys Avoca January 19 5 30 am officiated by Rev Joseph Schulte. Card of thanks from relatives and friends.

Mary A Mae) Burke Cornelius Catherine Minihan Sullivan Clermont Iowa Mercy Hospital Dubuque Clermont High School Clarke College State University of Iowa John L. Burke

Bucks Draw Names for Bucks Giveaway At Moore's Of Elgin

Last Saturday’s drawing awarded No 1 for 60 dollars to Mrs Clarence H Rose Olson who was present plus No 2 for 10 dollars to Gerald Wander not present No 3 for 10 dollars to Mrs L Rubendahl not present and No 4 for 10 dollars to Mrs Ruth Olson not present Drawing for this Saturday offers No 1 for 40 dollars and Nos 2 3 and 4 each for 10 dollars Mr Ted Loftsgard and wife visited Moore's of Elgin Monday forenoon The Galen Mack family attended a dinner in Arlington Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Ernie Burrack of Strawberry Point on their 49th wedding anniversary The Burracks are Mrs Mack's grandparents.

Clarence H. (Rose) Olson Gerald Wander L. Rubendahl Ruth Olson Moore’s Elgin Ted Loftsgard Galen Mack Marlow Lewis Arlington Ernie Burrack Strawberry Point Mrs. Burrack Mrs. Mack

Clermont Comets Held Jan Meeting

Clermont Comets 4-H Club met January 18 at Marilyn and Stanley Andersons home. A five member committee was formed to plan a skating party. Brenda Steffens spoke on Know Your Organization and Kathy Timmerman on Qualifications of Officers. A motion presentation demo by Marilyn Anderson, Brenda Steffens, and Kathy Timmerman followed. 4-H books were distributed, a game was played, and lunch was served by Mrs. Anderson. There will be no February meeting. Reporter K Tim-

Clermont, Comets Marilyn Stanley Anderson Know Your Organization Brenda Steffens Kathy Timmerman Marilyn Anderson Anderson K. Tim

Clermont Study Club Met at Olson Home

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elmer Olson. Nine members answered roll call. The program Concord In International Affairs was presented by Mrs. Franz Appelman. Members reported on reading and magazine articles. The club voted to write to congressmen urging humane slaughter and adjourned for lunch.

Clermont Study Club Elmer Olson Olson Concord Franz Appelman Floyd Bergeson General Federation Fred Cline Reading I. C. Jerdee Lenora Shipton

Clermont Lutheran Church announces 18th Brotherhood Institute

The Clermont Lutheran and Churches West Clermont announce parish events including confirmation classes, Sunday school, and a parish fellowship at East Clermont. The 18th Annual Brotherhood Institute is scheduled for February 19 at Wartburg College with men from both congregations invited to attend.

Pan An Dan Pam. Jr Ai Am Wea Parish Brotherhood East Clermont Brotherhood Institute Wartburg College

Move Into New Home Built in North Part of Town

Leon and Move Into New Home moved Thursday into their two bedroom one story house in the north part of town with attached garages.

Leo Griebenow Leon

West Clermont ALCW Circles Meet for First-Year Study

West Clermont ALCW circles held meetings last week to start their second year. The study program titled If God So Loved Us centers on 1 John 4 11. Circles Mary Martha Ruth Naomi Rachel Esther and others met at church or homes with hosts and hostess duties. Members shared Bible studies devotions and birthday offerings and Circle Naomi plans monthly cards to visitors.

West Clermont Louis A. Olson Franz ‘Apbelman Martha Jeader Elmer ‘Olson I. C. Jerdee Raymond Erhardt Ruth Larson William Wede LaVern Hyde Alvin Amundson Arthur Nelson Ray Rejerson RUTH Louis S. Olson Martin Anderson Leo Griebenow Circle Naomi Vernon Anderson Louise Bilden Glen Nygaard Rose Ibert Anderson Harry Gunderson Olavus Berentson Circle Rachel Agnes Bilden Truman Paulson Don Steffans Millard Nelson, Jr Joe Olson Circle Esther Clarence Buckdasher Lyle Olson Garry Jacobson Roger Peterson Lee Palmer

Social notes from Elkader and Clermont visits

Mr and Mrs Gary Sherwood of Elkader visited Thursday evening in the Orlan Tague home. Doug Appelman was an evening caller Sunday at the La Verne Swenson home. A promotion offered 200 Free Gold Bond Stamps with a $4 purchase at Crowes Store in Clermont, priced at 22 cents.

Gary Sherwood Elkader Orlan Tague Doug Appelman la Verne Mréiéieary Schweinefus Harry Oakland Ossian Engel 'Bittkofer Randy la Verne Swendolh Ritky Marti Sire Ie Schroeder Clermont Mir Alvin Stewart Ang New Athernoon Arbin Schroeder Lash Adam Potratz Liles Fox Sumner John Lelk Hawkeye Orville Potratz Clarence Muehlethaler Harpy Johnson Abe Habeger Elgin Alfred Baechley Kenneth Schroeder Lowell Carlson Sti Rand -Arison Homes Postville

St Peters Rosary and Altar Guild Meeting Report

St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Jan 20 in the church hall after mass. Twenty three members attended with officers installed and Father Currier giving a talk on the Rosary's aim and purposes. meeting closed with prayer and lunch.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Dennis Bear Dean Radloff Father Currier

Women Service Club at Anderson Home

The Women’s Service Club met at Mrs. Martin Anderson’s home on Tuesday afternoon January 19. Devotions were read, songs sung, and poems read by several members. An officer election named Mrs. Gilbert Anderson president, Mrs. Herbert Martin vice president, and Mrs. Henry Schweinerus secretary-treasurer. A couple contests followed before adjournment.

Womenrs Service Club Martin Anderson Anderson Martin Amundson Sophie Vasby Gilbert Anderson Ith Nelson Jim Tayor Arthur Nelson Takir Gilbert's Anderson Herbert'Martin Henry ‘ Schweinerus

Clermont Methodist Church Notice

Lee Roy Collins pastors the Clermont Methodist Church. Worship service at 8 45 a m on Tuesday February 2. Youth membership class postponed to Tuesday February 2. Friday January 29 adult membership meets at 7 30 p m at the church.

Clermont Methodist Church Lee Roy Collins

Kamp Family Trip to Knoxville Friends Reunion

Clarence Kittleson piloted a flight to Knoxville Iowa for Tom and Daryl Kamp to meet their sister Janice Kamp. She returned with them to spend several days with their parents Mr and Mrs Duane Kamp.

Clarence Kittleson Tom Daryl Kamp Knoxville Iowa Janice Kamp Duane Kamp

Stamp Winners Named for Free Gold Bond Stamps

Names drawn for this weeks free Gold Bond stamps at Leos U Save Store include Mrs Franz Appelman Mrs Leon Jacob Mrs Ruth Larson Mrs Ed Kamp and Mrs Floyd Bergeson. Visitors to the Orlan Tague home this past week included Mrs Alan Seabrooke Mrs Henry Follett and Steven Mr and Mrs Walter Schutte Leon Griebenow Mrs Dick Griebenow.

Leo's U-Save Franz Appelman Leon Jacob Ruth Larson Ed Kamp Floyd Bergeson Orlan Tague Home Alan Seabrooke Henry Follett Steven Walter Schutte Leon Griebenow Dick Griebenow

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St. John’s School B & P Women’s Club Anthon Nelson Wera Theo. Loftsgard Theo Hower Ranmene Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Yg Yon Erat Ae AM A Woodland Club Erhardt Mary A. Burke Grinnell Mutual Follett Insurance Clermont Comets ALCW Crowes, Clermont St. Peter’s Women’s Service Club Airport News Grinnell Mutual Insurance Karl Miller Clermont Rinnell Mutual Reinsurance Raeeed Nemaha Bonham — Newton — Barrett Nodaway Goodfield Burkee Garland Triton Apollo Clermont Cooperative
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