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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1964
Page
7
A report notes the State Board of Health and the Attorney General dispute the presentation of the Tyger case regarding a sewerage plant. Evan Hult appears as a key figure in the discussion over procedural adequacy and compliance.
The East Clermont Junior Lutherans met January 46 with Elsie Hanson presiding. Devotions by Don na Frieden and missionary study by Mrs Arthur Helgeson focused on Brazil. A motion supported contributions to Brazilian Mission et Toward James Haugetty. Suppers were served by George Friedens and the Eugene Thorsons.
Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor hosted a card party at their home on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Olson Mr and Mrs Olson Mr Laverne Swenson Mr Gery Gilson of Oelwein Mr and Mrs John Geass Mr and Mrs Donald Cowell and Mr and Mrs Eugene Butikofer. The group played 500 with prizes to Donald Cowell for men and Mrs Elliott Olson high for ladies and Mrs Laverne Swenson low.
Mrs Sophie Vasby hosted a 500 card party at her home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr Ed Kamp, Mr Mrs Walter Follett, Mr Mrs Galen Mack, Mr Mrs Larry Kohls, Mr Mrs Richard Griebenow, and Mr Mrs Arthur Nelson.
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Olson's home for a reading program and discussion on youth unemployment alienation and dropouts. Mrs. M. H. Core chaired the program and pre read an article about the topic. Refreshments were served at the close.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday evening January 27 with a 6 45 luncheon at Betty's Cafe hosted by Mrs Lén Simek Mrs Lloyd Meier and Mrs Floyd Bergeson The roll call had 27 members present Minutes were read and approved Dues were raised to 90 for one year A monthly meeting reminder card and rubber stamp were approved A committee chaired by Andine Vasby Mrs Elmer Olson and Mrs John Bakewell was formed to study a band shelter site Discussion also covered Clermont dam Membership reported outreach for new members Welfare spent about 21 on Christmas gifts for two families The event included a birthday song for Mrs M C Larson Mrs Lloyd Meier and Mrs Louis A Olson The evening closed with 500 with Andine Vasbey high score Mrs Louis A Olson second and Mrs Dean Mitts traveling prize.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans special observances in February to promote Americanism. Units coordinate to spread the Pledge Card project encouraging the Pledge of Allegiance in motels and hotels nationwide. The program Four Minutes of Freedom for 1964 urges pause for prayer, study of the Constitution and Declaration, community observances, and placing the card in rooms.
Mrs. Martin Amundson was honored with a birthday party at her home Friday afternoon attended by Mrs. Ray Reierson L T N Olson Mrs Louise Vasbey Mrs Walter Follett and Mrs Richard Griebenow.
Mrs. Fred Cline, Christmas Seal chairman, reports ten envelopes still outstanding and cannot deliver a final report until received. Will Burrow underwent surgery Wednesday morning at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Morel Stientjes, FELCO general manager, reported a sales record of 29,712,402 dollars for the fiscal year. The Farmers Elevator Service Co, based in Fort Dodge, serves 165,000 farmers through cooperatives in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Illinois. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson and Mr and Mrs Carman Swenson of Clermont Cooperative.
Riverside Club met on Wednesday January 22 at Mrs Ernest Petersons home. Eight members answered roll call with favorite TV stars. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs L T N Olson Mrs John Vauslin and Mrs Emma Olson. Door prize went to Mrs Howard Boyle. Two visitors attended, Mrs Howard Boyle and Mrs Maynard Lantz. Next meeting set for February 28 at Mrs Martin Andersons home. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Clermont Lutheran Church led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson hosts Parish Brotherhood on Thursday January 30 at 8 pm featuring the film Dialog Brotherhood. Feb 1 at 9 am Jr confirmation. Feb 2 at 10 am Sunday school. 11 am Worship Service. 9:30 pm Luther League. Taco features Luther League Conventions in Miami and Detroit. West Clermont events include Jr Choir January 25 at 7 pm. Brotherhood at East Clermont January 30. Feb 1 10 am Jr Confirmation and 11 am Sr Confirmation. Feb 2 9:30 am Worship. 10:30 am Sunday School. Feb 4 8 pm Church Council meet.
Ernest Groth Postville and Clarence Kittleson flew to Delwe Monday morning. Groth passed his flight and earned a private pilot license. Seven students attend ground school with Kittleson, including Richard Bashore Fayette Ted Doscher West Union Earl Ruckdashel Postville and Herb Baures Prairie du Chien.
Mr and Mrs Gary Gilson Becky from Oelwein spent the weekend with Wayne Gilson My and Mrs Mariah Lind and Mr and Mrs Larry Haynes of Manchester visiting Oscar Lind home. The Lind couple had returned from Roseville California after a two week visit with their son Dr Robert Lind. Mrs Clifford Osmundson of Postville dined with Mrs Leo Griebenow. George Wander and daughters of Castalia visited Leo Griebenow Friday. Leo Griebenow and Leon were guests at the Swiss Miss in Nat ional with Mr and Mrs Laverne Schweinefus for Mrs Schweinefus birthday. Mrs Ronald Loftsgard and Shelvy Nims visited Garry Jacobson Saturday. Arthur Olson. Mr and Mrs Robert Wharam and granddaughter Julie of Houston Texas were coffee guests at Millard Olson home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Haha auebes attended a Sunday supper at the L. D. Kinsel residence in Fay. Also noted were Mr. and Mrs. Loni A Cheon visiting during the event.
Ruth Circle of the mont Lutheran Chi eat met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Anderson. There were three guests present. The Peterson Presch group held their priicet Way Wialt sermon at homes.
Mrs lotkisit gripe hosted the Ladiss Bridge Club at her home on Friday evening. Mrs Gordon Hoopman held the high score and Mrs Crowe was second high.
The drawn name for the 40 Clermont bucks on Saturday afternoon was Mrs Douglas Guyer, who was absent to claim the prize. Next week’s drawing will offer 80 bucks.
A surprise picnic supper was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Larson. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holly, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Arness of Decorah, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Earle of Fayette, Mr. and Mrs. John Larson of West Union, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarion tine, and Mr. and Mrs. Lea ing 500.
Mrs. Louis S Olson received gifts from the Iowa Heart Association and the American Cancer Society Iowa Division to support research against heart disease and cancer. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark and Kendall Elgin were Saturday evening visitors in the Alan Seabrooke home.
Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Ann to Dennis Olson son of Mr and Mrs Cliff Olson of Marathon Iowa A Salt wedding is planned Miss Kingery is a Gates Business College graduate Waterloo and is employed as a secretary in the directors office at Iowa State University in Ames Her fiancé is a student at the University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Des Moines area notes show
Pastor Lee Roy Collins leads 8:45 am worship at the Methodist Church in Elgin. On Jan 29 Jr High members train at 4:05 pm, School of Missions with a 6:30 pm picnic and film See All the People. Sr MYF meets at 7:30 pm, Jr MYF at 6:30 pm. On Feb 3 adult membership class at 7:30 pm.
Pastor Rev Thomas Currier leads St Peter s Church with daily Masses from 7 15 am on weekdays and 8 00 am or 10 00 am on Sundays. Training for grade school altar boys at 9 15 am. Evening services at 7 15 pm Mondays.
In memory of Henry E Larson who died three years ago on February first. The family expresses bitter pain and grief but finds comfort in the thought of an endless day beyond death. A message from his brothers and sisters.
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