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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1965
Page
7
The annual Amundson reunion will be held Sunday July 25 at Clermont Park with a picnic dinner at noon. Attendees should bring their own coffee.
Fr Thomas Currier leads daily liturgies noting feasts such as Saint Mary Magdalen and Saint Apollinaris with special intentions. Confessions at 4:00 and 8:00 pm precede Sunday worship for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost with Archbishop Byrne honored.
Carol Swenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson ClerMont will receive a diploma from the Methodist School of Nursing Rochester Minnesota at the 44th annual commencement ceremonies to be held Saturday August She participated in extracurriculars including active Minnesota Nursing Student Association Student Council where she currently serves as president school chorus softball team and was freshman class president.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Helgerson hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Jim Durr at Glen Shave home on Sunday. Decorah guests Millard Larson Conrad Arness and families visited Wiscon sin Dells. Dickie Helgerson spent Tuesday with relatives. Friday visitors included Gary Jacobson. Arthur Clarence Amundson families visited to celebrate the Amundsons birthdays. Mrs Tom Wetherbee was dinner guest on Saturday at the Dick Griebenow home.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375 met Tuesday evening at the Legion hall with ten members present. Hostesses were Mrs Ruth Clay and Mrs Walter Follett. A cookie committee led by Helen Kneeland was named for sending treats to the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Numerous committees were announced by President Mrs Justin Baker including Publicity Poppies and Education, with members listed. The session adjourned after lunch served by the hostesses, and the next meeting is planned at Mrs Clarence Thorson's home.
The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 was held Monday evening July 12 with 12 members present. Commander Amundson opened the meeting. minutes were read and approved. Richard Paulson reported on his trip to boys state. James Anderson became commander, Oscar Thompson Lloyd Meier and Walter Follett received state pins for 1965 membership drive. Clarence Amundson offered a prayer for all Legionnaires. Lunch was served by Henry Follett and Clarence Amundson, followed by a movie.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Westpfahl of Cedar Rapids were Sunday morning callers of the Kenneth Amundson family. Mrs. Emil Huegli of Paradise California, and Mrs. Will Burrow and Mrs. Richard Griebenow called Thursday afternoon at several homes including those of Mrs. Art Stee Inga Larson Mrs. Mary Tatro and Mrs. Almer Leo Nelson.
About 200 persons heard Chaplain Harms at St. Peter's Church Thursday evening. He urged the American Way of Life to rest on religion and its values, stressing self discipline and support for soldiers. He called for church and community correspondence with servicemen and service to those in combat, with questions and discussion in the parish hall.
Joan and Carel Ann Gunder son came home Wednesday after a few days in Northern Wisconsin. They stayed mainly on Lake Michigan near Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay. Mrs. Willard Schroeder of Postville visited Saturday in the Elliott Olson home. Dean Mitts and his children visited the Wm Wedo home Monday afternoon.
A historic notice lists prizes and participants for a Bucks drawing. No. 1 is $100 with J. Co. Erickson present, No. 2 $109 Zebbert Pape absent, No. 3 $20 Ruby Cowell absent, No. 4 $10 Merle Anderson absent. This Saturday the drawing will be No. 1 $100, No. 2 $50, No. 3 $10, No. 4 $10.
Glen and wife celebrate 25th anniversary with an open house July 25 from 2 to 5 pm at their Decorah home. Hosts are daughters Judith Lofts gard Phyllis Jacobson Shelvy Nims. The couple wed July 21 1940 at the bride’s parents home in Decorah IL.
The Busy Beavers held an achievement show at East Clermont Lutheran Church on July 6 with judges Mrs. E. A. Lenth and Mrs. Charles Thorson for exhibits and Mrs. Veryl Coffin and Mrs. Lenth for demonstrations. Junior demos included Painting With Poster Paint and Done in a Jiffy. Senior demos featured Refinishing a Salad Bowl and The Animals are Coming. Two demonstrations were selected to advance: Clearing Closet Clutter and The Animals are Coming. Kaye Loftsgard will present August 2 at Elkader. Julie and Sharon will present at the Clayton County Fair. Various local residents visited and hosted guests around the event.
The regular meeting of the town council was held with Mayor Will J. Nelson presiding. Bills were presented and allowed including sewer plant final settlement, interstate power company charges for airport, park and street lights, disposal pumping, sales tax on water, IPERS, and various salaries. A budget estimate for next year was approved and a hearing set for August 2, 1965. Closed with adjournment. Visitors noted with names and households visiting the newborn baby and local social guests.
ALCW circles meet at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Thursday evening with seven members. Mrs. Elliott Olson led the lesson Walking in Love. Hostess Mrs. Ernest Helgerson was assisted by Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. Esther Circle met at Mrs. Floyd Bergeson's home with nine members. Mrs. Laverne Swenson taught Walking in Love. Lunch followed the meetings.
West Union fell 8 to 7 as Clermont Little League won in a six inning game. David Flack struck out 12 and drove in three runs with two singles. Steven Metzger hit a pivotal triple.
Busy Beavers met at Ann and Lois Larson home for a routine gathering. Kaye Loftsgard led, roll call used photo quality as a prompt, bills discussed, and plans reviewed. Lois Larson spoke on selecting pictures by wall space, Donna Frieden demonstrated painting odd frames with flat paint, and Diane James spoke on hue value and intensity. Kathy Olson of Elgin visited Elliott Olson home from Tuesday to Friday.
Clermont notices list no church services for Sunday under Pastor Lee Roy Collins. A Little League game is scheduled Monday evening July 26 at Clermont champ against Monona with first pitch at 5 00 and the second about 6 30. Community support urged for the team as members praise the boys’ play. Mrs Mary Olson visited De Corah over the weekend to see Vernon Olson and Walter Lundy at their homes for an indefinite time.
Grinnell Iowa based County Mutual agents offer a Grinnell Mutual program that tests drivers under 25 to determine attitudes toward driving. Results influence insurance rates with potential savings up to 75 percent and show top scorers have fewer accidents. Contact a County Mutual agent representing Grinnell Mutual for details.
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