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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

7

Circle Meeting at Larson Home

St Ann's Circle of St Peters Altar and Rosary Society met at Mrs George Larson's home Tuesday January 18 at 2 PM. Mrs Bernett Benson elected president and Mrs George Larson secretary treasurer. Members urged support for armed forces and planned kitchen remodel at St Peters church hall. A bake sale and breakfast after both Masses in February were discussed with date to be announced. New members Mrs Dale Chase Mrs Norbert Baltes Mrs Kate Hitch and Mrs Mickie Hobinson. Mrs Arthur Mott Sr to host next. Change of date to Feb 7 at 2 PM. Refreshments by Mrs Larsen.

St. Ann’s Cirois St. Petyr's Altar Rosary Society George Larson Wight Bernett Benson St. Peters Church Hall Benson Redemptorist Fathers Dale Chase Norbert Baltes Kate Hitch Mickie Hobinson Arthur Mott Sr Larsen

Death of Clarence Grover in Waukon Minnesota

Clarence Grover age 71 died Saturday night about 9 p m at Rochester Minnesota hospital He lived in the community most of his life After moving to Waukon in 1982 he worked as a farmer Survivors include his wife Helen a teacher in Allamakee Community Schools and brothers Earl of Waterloo Russell of Pasadena California Benton of North Hollywood California sisters Bendiah Rodger Henderson Seattle Washington Ruth Paul Roberts Pasadena California Lillian Kenneth Chapman Altadena California Francis Fred Cline Clermont and several nieces and nephews Funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church in Waukon Tuesday at 2 pm with interment at Waukon Obituary will be published next week

Clarence Golver Rochester Minn Waukon Helen Allamakee Earl Waterloo Russel Pasadena Calif Benton North Hollywood Bendiah Rodger Henderson Seattle Washington Ruth Paul Roberts Lillian Kenneth Chapman Altadena Francis Fred Cline Clermont Presbyterian Church

B P W Meeting Set For Monday At Mrs Baker Home

The Business and Professional Women plan a January 31 gathering at Mrs John Baker's home with co hosts Mrs Lou A Olson and Mrs Millard Bear. Meeting starts at 7 00 PM with a time change noted in the notice.

B.P.W John Bakerwell Louis A. Olson Millard Bear

Farm Bureau Homemakers Met at Henderson Home

Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. James Henderson's home on January 1 with fourteen members present. Reports, committee minutes, and several readings on safety, government, beautification, and community topics were shared, followed by lunch and activities including knitting and an Iowa quiz. Robert Mott attended the Chrysler School in Chicago, others visited from Marshalltown, and Donald Larson planned a Des Moines grain dealers convention.

Clermont James Henderson Jermal Ft Henderson Archie Schroeder Tip Cimi Burgeau Richard Griebenow Roy Swenson Franz Appelman Supreme Court Millard Nelson Farm and Home Chin Robert Mott Chrysler Chicago Don Malek Becky Tim Marshalltown Bobby Donald Larson Des Moines

Local birthday and visiting notices extend across area homes

Laura Olson visited with Mr Hans Sandvold Thursday afternoon. The birthday club met Monday at Mrs Martin Amundson to honor M Amundson and Mrs Ray Re 30m. Luncheon guests included Mrs E K Mark and others. Weekend visitors came from Rochester Cedar Falls and West Union to several homes. Various dinners and weekend visits continued among the Kohis Vauslin Jacobson families and the Wander circle across Fayette Cedar Rapids Waterloo.

Laura Olson Hans Sandvold Martin Amundson M Amundson Ray Re Delmar Kingery Susan Kingery Rochester Dennis Olson Cedar Falls Larry Kingery David Lawrence Kohis John Vauslin West Union Garald Jacobson Lisa Lori William Jacobson Olga Thompson Claude Jacobson Waterloo Laverne Nimsius Donald Blaker Jeffrey Fayette Galen Mack Sophie Vasbey Norma Riley Sheree Cedar Rapids Phillip Wander Francis Baldwin Lawrence Kauten Ralph Mott Vern Frieden Warren Frey Harold Habericker George Wander Joe Wander

Woodland Study Club Meets in January at Vasly Home

Woodland Study Club met Tuesday January at the home of Senhin Vasly. The meeting opened with a song and a hostess scripture reading a prayer titled The Dawn of a New Year. Eleven members answered roll call and shared hopes for the year. Mrs. George V. Larson and Mrs. Duane Kamp led the program. Larson read a Christmas Cheer article and Kamp read a poem, Im Tiny. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Harry Gunderson and Mrs. Arthur Nelson. Thought for the day came from Mrs. Wim Burrow. The gathering ended with The More We Get Together and contests led by Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Mrs. Kamp with prizes awarded to several members. Next meeting set for the home of Livenne Nelson.

Yvhe Woodland Study Club Tues Jan Senhin Vasly George V. Larson Duane Kamp Larson Karp Harry Gunderson Arthur Nelson Wim. Burrow Vernon Anderson Duck Dibble Hatey Gunderson Gee. V. Larsen Lawrence Walvatne Livenne Nelson

Country Cousins 4-H Club Met at Clermont

The Clermont County 4-H group met Saturday at Wander Frick’s home with twelve members present. Dues were collected for next year while record books and project materials were distributed. Kathy Fritz, Jacok, Joanie Metzger named as new members. Wanda Frick led a brushing hair and care of equipment demo. Additional topics included Hand and Nail Care, A Jos Interview, Keeping Your Face Clean. Lunch was served. Ann Nelson reported.

Clermont Country Clu Jan T Wander Frick Kathy Fritchaei Jacok Joanie Metzger Tev Wanda Frick Wilks Ann Nelson Jos D'Lene Krueger Pauline Amundson

Clermont Methodist Youth and Adults Schedule Notice

Worship service 8 45 a m at Clermont Methodist led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Youth and Membership class canceled for this week. Sun Jan 30 MYF at 7 30 p m. Mon Jan 31 Adult Membership class at 8 p m in Elgin church.

Sun MYF Elgin

DeSales Fall Short at Lansing St George 66 60

DeSales Falcons drop to six wins four losses after a 66 to 60 defeat by Lansing St George on Friday. First half tight with a 26 28 halftime deficit and a late first quarter nine point gap. JV also edged 34 32 as DeSales faces Cresco and Charles City next.

Sales Savons Lansing St. George DeSales St. George Falcons Cresco Charles City

Junior Auxiliary Meeting of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375

The Junior Auxiliary of Shee han Olson Unit No 375 met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday with Debbie Skelton and Luann Flack hosting. Fourteen members attended as lunch was served, minutes from the last meeting were approved, and reports on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are scheduled for February by Roberta Paulson and Junanne Bakewell respectively. Hostesses for February are Peggy, Mary, Julia Schott, and Lolita Luchsinger.

Sheehan - Olson Unit No. 375 Legion Hall Debbie Skelton Luann Flack Roberta Paulson George Washington Junanne Bakewell Abraham Lincoln Peggy Mary Julia Schott Lolita Luchsinger

Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save Highlight Local Winners

Gold bond stamp winners include Elmer Kohls Mrs Glen Nygaard Fran Hoopman Al Sea Prooke and Mrs Vernon Ander. Franz Appelman admitted to Veterans hospital in Iowa City January 17 for a check up. Mr and Mrs Richard Oster visit with Lynn and Mr and Mrs George Solheim as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs David Solheim at Mation.

Leo's U-Save Elmer Kohls Glen Nygaard Fran Hoopman al Seaprooke Vernon Anderson Franz Appelman Veterans Hospital Iowa City Richard Oster Lynn George Solheim David Solheim Mation

Community Club Meeting Talks Tourism and Homecoming Plans

The January 1 Legion auxiliary meeting called to order by President Grishenow discussed last meeting minutes. Open house at Junior High was poorly attended. future plans include two supervisors and locked dressing room. Homecoming 1966 and a clean-up month for the town were proposed. warmer weather may affect action. The Commercial Club pledged support for tourism and local historical sites. Adjourned after routine business.

Legion Bull En Grishenow Arnold Guyer W. C. Follett

Clermont Study Club Meets in Meeting at Clermont

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Burkard Riegel hosting. Mrs. I C Jerdee read devotions as eleven members answered roll call with an education article. Annual reports must be sent to state chairmen by February 1. The Literary Chim. noted 12 participants in Adventures in Reading. Mrs. Jerdee highlighted General Federation News. Program chair Mrs. Fred Cline reviewed Forever Old and Forever New by Emily Kimbrough under the topic News and Views Between the Book Ends.

Clermont Study Club Burkard Riegel I. C. Jerdee Literary Chim Jerdee Fred Cline Emily Kimbrough

Luther League Progressive Supper in West Clermont

The West Clermont Luther League held a progressive supper on Sunday January 23 with 32 members and sponsors present. Stops included the Nelson home for juice and crackers, the Ammundson residence for salad, the Tatro home for main course, and the Nelson home for dessert and recreation. Weekend visits and Sunday guests are noted for several local residents.

West Clermont

Present Weest Drawing May Highlight Numbers

The fragment indicates a drawing with numbers 1 and 2 810 and a $100 item, suggesting a lottery or prize distribution. No clear entities or context to confirm the event, participants, or organization from the readable text.

Weest

Mrs Burkard Riegel Hosts Ladies Bridge Club

Mrs Burkard Riegel entertained the Ladies Bridge Club on Tuesday honoring Mrs Franz Appelman. A 7 p.m. salad luncheon was served, bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Gordon Hoopman high and Mrs Louis Olson second. One guest attended, Mrs Beulah Lubke.

B. Riegel Ie Y Burkard Riegel Ladies Bridge Club Franz Appelman Gordon Hoopman Louis Olson Beulah Lubke

Former Clermont Woman Dies in Iowa to Illinois Move

Word was received of Mrs. Henry Carragher nee Anna McKinley dying at her Waukegan Illinois home December 1 1965 at age 80 She was daughter of Alexander and Rebecca McKinley of Clermont They farmed near Clermont after marriage then moved to Waukegan Survivors include one daughter and three sons Preceded in death by parents husband and several siblings including Rev Frederick W McKinley a former Iowa parish pastor Mrs Carragher was the last member of her family Her father ran a Clermont grocery store for many years.

Henry Carragher Anna McKinley Waukegan Alexander Rebecca McKinley Clermont Heather Ilinois Frederick W. McKinley Iowa Carragher

Women's Service Club Meets At Schweiner Home

The Women's Service Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Schweiner's home with 11 members. They decided to buy a new mattress for the hospital bed used in the home of an invalid. The program featured poems and articles read by Mrs. Martin Amundson, Mrs. William Burrow, and Mrs. Herbert Martin.

Womens Service Club Women's Service Club Henry Schweiner Martin Amundson William Burrow Herbert Martin

Area Student On Deans List At Rochester Jr College

Ne Iowa students attending Rochester Jr. College in Rochester Minnesota were named on the Dean's list for the first quarter. Names include Karen Hoopman freshman in the medical Sec. program and Mary Beth Skelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Skelton who entered University Hospital Iowa City on January 24.

Iowa Rochester Jr. College Rochester Minnesota Karen Hoopman Arear Clermont Sharon Larson Waukon Hospital Mary Beth Skelton Robert Skelton University Hospital Iowa City Skelton Teresa Olson Julie. 'Reierson Neneborah

Grand Meadow Study Club Met

The Grand Meadow Study Club held a January 21 meeting at Mrs. Millard Bilden's home. Activities included singing, scripture, roll call on kitchen appliances, reports on bargains and money saving, two contests, closing song, and a Thought for the Day.

Grand Meadow Study Club Millard Bilden Arthur Helgerson Ewald Lyngaas

Brownie Troop Elects Vice President at January Meeting

The fourth Brownies meeting was held January 24 at the Junior High building. Nancy Anderson was elected vice president. Mrs. Orville Neuhring treated members to birthdays. Eight members attended along with Mrs. Neuhring and Mrs. Dean Sehneider.

Nancy Anderson Orville Neuhring Dean Sehneider

Thoma To Spend Fur Lough in Durant Home

Mike Thoma arrives in Durant for a 15 day fur lough with parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hansen. He just completed Air Force basic training and will be stationed at Corvallis Oregon. Elmer Larson visited Mr and Mrs Helgerson. Sunday dinner guests were Mrs Rose Olson. Afternoon callers were Howani Oliphant Bettendorf and Arthur Helgerson and Sharon. Shelvy Nims and Jerry Anderson were supper guests of Garald Jacobson. Saturday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Ernest Helgerson.

Mike Thoma Durant Oliver Hansen Air Force Corvallis Ore Elmer Larson Ane . Helgerson Harry Helgerson Rose Olson

Young Women's Club Marks 3rd Anniversary Supper

The Young Women's Club held its third anniversary supper at Clerk's Cafe in January. Afterward the meeting moved to Mrs. Jerry Anderson's home with eight members present. Members planned Valentine cookies for West Union Hospital and a birthday collection, noting Mrs. Burdette Sebastian's birthday. The next meeting, a "Come as you are" event, will be at Mrs. Ernest Helgerson's home.

Young Women’s Club Clerk’s Cafe Jerry Anderson West Union Hospital Burdette Sebastian Ernest Helgerson

Sacred Heart Circle Meeting At Francis Wolf Home

The Sacred Heart Circle met at the Francis Wolf home with all 12 members present. Mrs. John Finnegan was installed as president and Mrs. Jerry Finnegan became secretary. They planned to continue the Peeda Family program and a note from Sister Mary Jean Patrick was read.

Sacred Heart Circle Francis Wolf John Finnegan Jerry Finnegan Mary Jean Patrick Hugo Bodensteiner

Grinnell Mutual Emphasizes Service Over Rates

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company in Grinnell Iowa vows to keep a SERVICE FIRST approach, offering auto insurance only through member County Mutuals agents. Officials say quality customer service and careful handling of youth and senior drivers define its program, aiming to meet policyholder needs through life.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell Mutual

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