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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1964
Page
7
In a tight game Clermont faces a Bucks lineup as players draw draws and score attempts. Key figures for the Bucks struggle to convert as three point attempts come up short while substitutes contribute late.
The Methodist church in Elgin hosts youth and adult groups. Jr M Y F meets at 6 p.m. and Sr M Y F attends at 7:30 p.m. The notice lists meetings for Thursday June 7 with times and group labels in a concise church bulletin style.
A church service notice for St Peter's Church invites parishioners to attend Mass at 11 00 am on Thursday followed by a Holy Hour devotional for Mrs Christine Me a0 to Aever.
Private VV Swenson receives a new APO address in Rochester Minnesota. Edith Hall and the Aanes family hosted Memorial Day dinner guests with Fay and Carol Swenson joining in the small town gathering.
A 2 percent reception will be held on June 7 at Mia aora Ellin. Minghysen will graduate from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester Minnesota. The couple are making their home there. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond stamps this week at the Less U Save Store include Mrs. Bill Lerch, Mrs. Carmen Swenson, Lyle Gunderson, Mrs. Lenora Shipton, and Mrs. Eugene Bui. Family celebrations and visits are noted with local residents attending confirmations, graduations, and gatherings in West Clermont Lathe, Waukon, Postville, and West Union.
Auxiliary notice reports the American Legion Auxiliary hosting an evening program led by hostesses Mrs Wayte Flack and Mrs Gordon Heopman with review of National News by Mrs Orvin Olson. Election of officers will be held.
Busy Beavers 4 H Club met at the home of D A ne and Tracey Cline with 27 members answering roll. They planned a hike and cook out later and voted for a bake sale at the local achievement show. The program featured demonstrations on meat cookery freezing vegetables meat handling and a science talk on flour by club members.
Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Olson and JoAnn hosted a Sunday dinner in Karens’ honor. Guests included families from Bloom Prairie Waverly and local towns, with numerous relatives listed among the attendees.
Notice announces swimming classes sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary starting Monday in June through Friday June 19 with no classes on Saturdays. Classes begin at 8:00 am with buses from the Jr. High Building at 7:15 am. Transportation costs are 15 cents per trip or $1.50 per session. Register on the first day and arrive early.
The Lutheran Vacation Bible School will hold closing exercises Friday June 5 at 1030 am followed by a picnic dinner at 1130. All parents and friends are invited bring a dish. A number of Memorial Day visits and birthday surprises are noted including gatherings for Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell and Mrs. Fred Cline and relatives in Cresco Waukon Pasadena Elgin and Hollywood.
Confirmation services were held Sunday at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and Arne at 11 a m under Pastor Roger W Pe West Clermont Church lists confirmands Vernon Ray Aspes Jane Sue Bennett Thomas Burrow Beverly Ann Fritz Robert Lawrence Fritz Lavanda Rose Guyer Lavonne Roseng Guyer Leah Guyer Joyce Elaine Larson Gregory Allen Holmen Geraldine Ida Wilge Lora Tyan Amarideda Inraine Hanson Karen Anne Olgon Gwendolyn Mue Olson
Toby Kittleson flew Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Elgin and Bob McNally of Postville to Rolla Missouri Sunday. They attended the wedding of Ronald Mc fate and the University of Missouri graduation exercises for Ronald. They returned home Sunday evening after visiting Roger Berg at Fort Leonard Wood camp.
The Shee han Olson Legion Post holds its regular meeting in Dayion Hall in the morning. Officers will be elected. Special thanks are given to Mr Greener for delivering buglers to Clermont Memorial Day and to all who joined Memorial Day Services at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Burkard Riegel hosted the Ladies Bridge Club evening at 6 30 Carlin led with the high score and Mrs M H Moore placed second Guests included Mrs H A Lubke and Mrs Fred Cline.
The Clermont WSCS met Monday evening at Mrs Clarion Olson's with 11 members present. Reports include Robert Nims planning to go to Camp Monticello and a mission school set for June 22 26 at Mt Vernon. Local visits include Bellevue residents at George Larson home and families from Arlington enjoying a Prairie du Chien outing.
Valley Community Schools PTA met at Valley High on May 6 with James Cook outlining Civil Defense Adult Education. Clermont Sheehan Olson Legion Post sponsors Civil Defense classes starting May 13. Dr. Herbert Hake of the State College of Iowa gave a chalk talk on Iowa History. 8th grade Valley students attended as special guests. Membership reached 125. new officers installed: President Mrs Clarence Kittleson, Vice President Mrs John Christen, 2nd Vice President Alan Seabrooke, Secretary Mrs Leo Orth, Treasurer Mrs William Matthelsen.
East services list June 4 2 pm ALCW hostesses June 7 8:30 am Communion service June 8 8 pm Luther Tepe June 9 8 pm Church Council West June 3 2 pm ASCW hostess Sarah Cisnelle June 7 10 am Communion Service June 8 1 30 pm Circle Bible Study June 9 8 pm Church Council
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Floyd Bergeson’s home with co host Mrs. Franz Appelman. Fourteen members answered roll call on Memorial Day. One guest attended. A letter from Ruth Tabor noted a June 8 meeting at 2 p.m. in the Court House and a 1:30 assembly room gathering to discuss a county wide library tax. Bills totaling 30.14 were paid. Library hours for June and July set 2:30 to 4:30. Surgery for Mrs. Duane Kamp at University Hospital referenced.
A service invites readers to assess their auto insurance needs and offers assistance in selecting coverage. The message suggests help with obtaining the right policy and navigating options.
Mr and Mrs Millard C Ka mus West Union announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kathy Kay to Garry Lee Schott son of Mr and Mrs Fred L Schott Clermont Miss Kamaus is a senior at North High West Union Her fiance is a farmer A late fall wedding is planned
Clermont Comets H Club met May 18 at Brice and Greg Palmers. Roll call listed members by 1 percent each. plans approved to send a county youth exchange fund and discuss a booth at Oelwein Dairy Days. A club tour to Willet Miller is planned for June 6, with details set for July 1 softball event and fund initiatives.
Mr and Mrs A W Scheel of Cedar Falls were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Will Burrow. Mrs Winifred Merriman of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman. Mr and Mrs Cliff J Olson and family were supper guests Memorial Day of Mr and Mrs Arthur Helgerson and Sharon.
The Nelson-Larson family reunion is planned for Sunday at Epemont Park. Numerous relatives and local families gathered or visited across Oelwein Byron WIlliams, St Olaf student Jeffrey O'Brien, Millard Olson, Alma Peterson, Arlene Leeman, George Lar, Ito Fischer, Streeter Shining, L D Kinsel and Will Burrow in towns including Postville Fayette Elgin McGregor Town City over Memorial Day weekend.
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