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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1963

Page

7

Clermont Comets Win Tournament in 1963 4-H Softball

The Clermont Comets won the 1963 4-H Softball Tournament held in Fayette. Coach Archie Schroeder and Leslie Anderson guided the champions. Runner-up was Scott Hot Shots, with Bethel Rams, Fairfield Indians, Westfield Whirlwinds, Smithfield Livewires, Union Eager Beavers, and Windsor Spark Plugs also competing.

Clermont Comets Fayette Archie Schroeder Leslie Anderson Scott Hot Bethel Rams Fairfield Indians Westfield Whirlwinds Smithfield Livewires Union Eager Beavers Windsor Spark Plugs

Clermont Lutheran Church Service and Youth Meeting Dates

Clermont Lutheran Church announces Sunday services at 8 30 am on July 14 and a Jr Lathorets gathering at 7 30 pm on Thursday July 18 in Clermont.

Jr. Lathorets

Services for Mrs Adolph Nesvick at Zion Lutheran Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Adolph Nesvick were held Monday at 2 00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church West Inion with Rev Paul Meyer quieting. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Walter Martin one step daughter Mrs Hilder Bilden four sisters Mrs Honey Olson Mrs Harry Yauslin Mrs Ray Reierson and Mrs Gerhard Halverson. Burial was in Clermont. The obituary will appear next week. BIRTH Donald Yauslin and wife have a daughter Kim Renee born July 4 at St Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids. They also have a daughter Dawn Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Byron Yauslin Clermont and Mr and Mrs Milton Gordon of Postville. Mr and Mrs E P Johnson were dinner guests Wednesday of Mrs Johnson’s sister Mrs Gena Anderson.

Zion Lutheran Church Westinion Paul Meyer Adolph Walter Martin Cetwveins Hilder Bilden Honey Olson Harry Yauslin Ray Reierson Gerhard Halverson Clermont Donald Yauslin Kim Renee St. Luke’s Hosp Cedar Rapids Dawn Byron Yauslin Milton Gordon Postville E. P. Johnson Johnson Gena Anderson

L T N Olson Observes Birthday

The Ernest Peterson family entertained for L T N Olson's birthday Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Ruth Larson of Clermont, Mrs. Helen Mark of West Union, and Mrs. Gordon Schupbach and children from Mason City. Lunch was served by the daughters Mrs. Ernest Peterson and Mrs. Schupbach. Mrs. Olson baked the birthday cake.

Ernest Peterson L. T. N. Olson Olson Ruth Larson Clermont Helen Mark West Union Gordon Schupbach Mason City Schupbach

Jacob Family Picnic at Nashua

Alfred Jacob family held a picnic in Nashua on July 4. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jacob and many relatives including Leon Jacob and family, Archie Schroeder and Ken, John Schaer and family, Lloyd Jacob and Kathleen, Joleen, Anita, Dorothy, Je an, and others from Clermont Elgin Sheffield Arizona.

Alfred Jacob Nashua A. B. Jacob Leon Jacob Mary Ann Margaret Robert Janet Susanne Archie Schroeder Ken Clermont John Schaer Dorothy Jean Elgin Lloyd Jacob Kathleen Joleen Anita Sheffield

Visitors Gather From Iowa and California at Hans Sandvold Home

A group including Mr and Mrs George Frieden and Donna Mr and Mrs Gene Anderson Jan and Ross of Denmark Iowa Mrs Gena Anderson Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert Mr and Mrs E P Johnson Fresno California and Mr and Mrs George T Hanson Cayucos California visited Saturday evening in the Hans Sandvold home. Will Carlin, recently released from the Postville Hospital surgery, is expected home this week. Mr and Mrs Will Burrow visited in the Arthur Nelson home Thursday evening and Levi Frieden visited the Elliott Olson home Friday.

George Frieden Donna Gene Anderson Jan Ross Denmark Iowa Gena Anderson Nels Gilbert E. P. Johnson Fresno Calif George T. Hanson Cayucos Hans Sandvold Will Carlin Postville Hospital Will Burrow Arthur Nelson Levi Frieden Elliott Olson

Clermont Comets hold 4-H tour and July softball run

Clermont Comets held a June 28 4-H tour visiting Willet Miller Reuben Steffen Upton Rowlands Leslie Anderson Lee Palmer Wayne Timmerman Jack McNeil Robert Burrow Jack Dibble Burnell Anderson Archie Schroeder then picnic at Clermont Park and softball. On July 2 they beat Union Township 14-4 Fairfield Township 10-3 and Scott Hot-Shots 19-5 in Fayette. Everett Rowland Kenneth Schroeder left for Canada as 4-H Youth Exchange members.

Clermont Comets Willet Miller Clermont’ ‘Park Fayette Union Township Comets Fairfield Township Scott Everett Rowland Lyle Anderson Dean ‘“Anderson David Rowland Jimmy Rowland David Burrow Eddie McNeil Stanley Anderson Ken Schroeder Greg Palmer Gary Timmerman Leon Dibble Paul Miller Leslie Anderson Kenneth Schroeder The Canada

Kitchen Shower Honoring Wanda Meyer in Probert Home

Mrs. Leland Probert hosted a kitchen shower Saturday evening July 6 at the Probert home for Wanda Meyer bride elect of Edward Kamp. Guests included Mrs. Gary Hyde Mrs. Merlin Chapman Mrs. Justin Baker and others with gifts sent by absent friends.

Leland Probert Probert Wenda Meyer Edward Kamp Gary Hyde Merlin Chapman Justin Baker M. C. Larson Leo Orth Gary Gilbon Duane Kamp Clarion Hagelie Leo Woods Carmen Swenson Henry Follett Chas, Becker and Donna Harvey Meyer Mary Ann Schaer Judy Lembke Margaret Medberry Kathy Knudtson Patricia Wilson Randine Margaret Hanson Yanice Friederich Russell Goodell

Larson Couple Return From Weeklong Vacation

Mr and Mrs Geo V Larson returned home Monday evening from a weeklong vacation. Their son Lyle of Des Moines accompanied them and they visited Dr and Mrs Leo Gordon in Memphis Tennessee.

Geo. V. Larson Lyle Dfes Moines Leo Gordon Memphis Tenn

Evening ALCW Meeting and Local Notices in July

The Evening ALCW of West Clermont met July 5 with hostesses Mrs Louis Thies and Mrs Lyle Olson. Bible study on The Nature of the Church was led by Mrs Carmen Swenson and Mrs Kenneth Amundson. August hostesses include Mrs Harvey Meyer and Mrs Mary Kay Marvin. Many local residents and relatives visited or traveled, including Elizabeth Priest Corwith with Anson Priest, Geo V Larson family, V A Leese Bertha Hartman and Louis Olson, Theo Loftsgard and Dean Loftsgard party, Nanette Flores and Theresa Loftsgard, Luther Tostengard family, Oran Brandt, Martin Anderson, and Chrystal, plus Andine Vasby with Jesse Olson. Millard Nelson Jr thanks friends for cards and help after hospitalization. Use Want Ads.

West Clermont Alcw Louis Thies Lyle Olson Carmen Swenson Kenneth Amundson Kenneth Idgow Harvey Meyer Mary Kay Marvin Wanda Meyer John Gass Elizabeth Priest Corwith Anson Priest Geo. V. Larson V.A. Leese Bertha Hartman Louis Olson Franklin Olson Waterloo Cedar Rapids J. F. Phillips Theo. Loftsgard Dean Loftsgard Sac City Daniel Flores Storm Lake Nanette Flores Theresa Loftsgard Luther Tostengard Kristi Scott Tommy Westbrook Minn Elner Olson Maquoketa Oran Brandt Martin’ Anderson Chrystal Emma Anderson Milo Andine Vasby Jesse Olson Millard Nelson, Jr

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's Store

Stamp winners at Leo and Leona's U Save store last week included Mrs. Kenneth Amundson Mrs Ole Amundson Mrs Leo Orth Mrs Will Burrow and Mrs Lenferd Peterson.

Leo & Leona Leo and Leona U-Save Kenneth Amundson Ole Amundson Leo Orth Will Burrow Lenferd Peterson

W S C S Meeting at Appelman Home

The W S C S met at the home of Mrs. Lucian Appelman Monday evening July 1 with Mrs. Walter Fritz as co host. Mrs M H Moore president opened with invocation and pledge. Linda Alderson going to camp noted by Mrs Clifton Pringle. Nine members and one guest attended. Mrs Dean Schneider led the program Spiritual Efficiency. A picnic is planned for Sunday August 4 at 6 30 in the park.

W.S.C.S Lucian Appelman Walter Fritz M. H. Moore Clifton Pringle Linda Alderson Dean Schneider

Wedding Trip and Family Visits Reach Across States

Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher and Duane and David Mefford attended the wedding of David Gutcher to Kay Freese at Community Methodist Church Gilchrist Oregon on June 22 They returned July 2 and visited relatives in Great Falls Montana Crescent Oregon Red Bluffs California Nathem home and Mt Shasta Dam Shasta California Yellowstone Black Hills Mt Rushmore Badlands Corn Palace Mitchell and Petrified Wood Park in South Oak The trip included stops with Mrs Charles De Sotel and family. Other visits featured Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth and children at Robins Iowa and Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson in Monona plus picnics with many local residents on July 4th.

Gerald Gutcher Duane David Mefford Cedar Rapids David Gutcher Kay Freese Community Methodist Gilchrist Ore Charles de Sotel Nathem Mt. Shasta Dam Shasta Calif Yellowstone National Park Wyo Black Hills Mt. Rushmore Badlands Corn Palace of Mitchell Petrified Wood Park South Oak

Junior Lutherans Met June 20th

The East Clermont Junior Lutherans held a regular meeting on Thursday June 20 with Patty Amundson presiding. Devotions were led by Jenny Olson. The primary department presented a piano solo by Gail Erickson. Minutes were read and approved. The offering hymn was by Marsha Lyngaas. Primary students studied Mexico and the order of service. seniors learned about Robert Morrison and his work in China. Lunch was served by Mrs. Eugene Thorson.

East Clermont Junior Luthererans Patty Amundson Jenny Olson Gail Erickson Marsha Lyngaas Mexico Justion Order of Service Robert Morrison China Eugene Thorson Karen Olson

Family Guests Honor Tim Nelson on First Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson hosted Tim Nelson's first birthday dinner at the Dest Schulte home in Monona. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Erickson and Andine Vasby who visited Decorah on Friday, and Mrs. John Bakke with Matthew and Julie staying at Elmer Olson's home for the week.

Arthur Nelson Dest Schulte Fame Monona Tim J. A. Erickson Andine Vasby Decorah John Bakke Matthew Julie Elmer Olson

Clermont County Cousins Meeting

The Clermont County Cousins held an all day workshop on Tuesday July 2 at the Gunderson home. Girls made gathered skirts with help from mothers. A sack lunch was eaten at noon. In the afternoon a regular business meeting followed. Jean Hill demonstrated hemming. Lunch was served by the hostesses.

Clermont

Bridal Shower for Sharon Bruckner at Floyd Bergeson Home

A bridal shower for Sharon Bruckner was held Friday evening at the Floyd Bergeson home. Hostesses included Mrs. Bergeson Mrs. Merle Alderson Karen Linda Mrs. Eugene Butikofer and Mrs. Donald Cowles. Sharon will be married to Peek Barnhouse on Sunday July.

Sharon Bruckner Floyd Bergeson Bergeson Merle Alderson Karen Linda Eugene Butikofer Donald Cowles Sharon Peek

Schneider Girl Born at Postville Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dean Schnei der are parents of a girl born Wednesday July 3 at Postville Community Hospital. She is named Vicky Renae, weighs seven pounds three ounces, and has one brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fowler Okinawa and Mr and Mrs Emil Schnei der of Clermont.

Dean Schneider Postville Community Hospital Vicky Renae Wilbur Fowler Okinawa Emil Schneider Clermont

Fayette County 4-H members head to Canadian exchange

Thirty eight Fayette County 4-H members depart Monday for the Indianhead area in Saskatchewan Canada to live with Canadian host families for a week. They will participate in family living community activities learn farming methods churches and schools and the Canadian Extension service. Noted participants include neth Schroeder of Clermont. Also, Mrs Oscar Relerson of Ossian broke her hip and was taken to Iowa City.

Fayette County 4-H Indianhead Saskatchewan Canada One Action Famil Canadian Extension Service Everett Rowland Kenneth Schroeder Clermont

Also Mentioned on This Page

David David Burrow James Rowland Tommy Burrow Anderson Don Anderson Greg’ Palmer Ken Timmerman Asst Leslie Ander Clermont Lutheran Church Adolph Nesvick L.T. N. Olson Jacob ALCW W.S. C.S Appelman Son Weldon Orth Jeff Brad Kim John O'Rourke Robins Dean Schultz David Luann Sophie Vasby Clara Helgerson Irene Olson Mary Olson Henry Kittelson Leo Leona Clermont, Iowa Nabisco del Monte Farmers Savings Walk Clermont Country Cousins Meeting Bridal Sharon’ Bruckner Oscar Relerson Ossian Iowa City Eugene Schori Elicott Olson Kathy Olson Jackie Schori Richard Frieden Debbie Linda Halvorson Connie Sparks Atkins Henry Olson Gerhard Halvorson M. E. Hitch Brainard Minnesota Carlin West Clermont A.L.C.W Nate Johnson Pittsburgh H-P Neer America Pittsburgh Paints
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