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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
3
East ALCW gathered with president Mrs. George Frieden presiding and hostesses including Mesdames Berg Blockhus Bilden Olson and Watsrud. Children sang, a panorama was shown, devotions cited Colossians, and Bible study led by Mrs. Roger Amundson and Mrs. Helmer Lyngans.
The Clermont Iowa town council met with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Present were Riegel Griebenow Tague Johnson, Nygaerd absent. Bills were read and approved as read. Permits granted for cigarette sales at Clermont Cafe Bettys Cafe L and L Superette Glasner's Cafe L M Crowe Drug Sundrey Pringle's Place and Riverside Inn. Beer permits for Clermont Cafe and Pringle's Place approved. Meeting adjourned.
A Sunday gathering at the home of Abe Habeger and wife Vicky honored SP4 and Mrs. Anthony Habeger with a dinner. Attendees included Metta Krueger Kenton Krueger Kurtis Karen Elgin Selmer Erickson Alyce Gary Gilson Becky Edward Krueger D Lene Allen Clermont Kent Nydegger Fayette Gunder son Postville and Hollis Habeger Evansville Wisconsin. Afternoon callers were Curtis Gil.
Dorothy Hellum of Postville, Melvin Moore and Dean Helgerson are named in a local public notice listing individuals connected to the case or matter and indicating official involvement or interest.
The evening division of the West Clermont ALCW met Thursday evening June 6 with Hostesses Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mrs Dean Mills. Bible study, led by Mrs LaVerne Swenson and Mrs Harvey Meyer, focused on Christ is Our Liberator. Next meeting set for Friday evening with hostesses Mrs Lyle Olson and Mrs Louis Theis. Birthday songs honored Mrs Donald Cowell and Mrs LaVerne Swenson. Mrs Lee Palmer reported on the ALCW Convention at Luther College in May. Worship meditation was given by Mrs James An HerEor. Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer and Table Prayer.
A picnic dinner was held Sunday at the Duane Schott home honoring his mother Mrs. Fred Schott. Attendees included Fred Schott Garry Willie Mr and Mrs Ernest Helgerson Sheila Sharnell Mr and Mrs Arthur Schott and families of Clermont Mr and Mrs Marvin Schott and families of Elgin and Lawrence Schott Terry Susan Barb Chuck and Jerry of West Union.
The Clermont County Cousins gathered June 1, 1983 at Patty Mitts home for talks and demonstrations. Ann Nelson spoke on Patch Pockets and a gathered skirt with Nancy Nelson, Diane Amundson, and Elaine Amundson presenting Fabric Selection, Using Your Pattern, Set in Sleeves, Zipper Insertion, and Neckline Finishes. Elaine Amundson chaired the music and discussed booth plans for the County Fair and Rally Night.
West Clermont ALCW met in the afternoon with hostesses Mesdames Richard Olson Otto Vasby Merle Ruckdashel Earl Kloster Aubrey Guyer and Ruth Larson. The group opened with Jesus Priceless Treasure and heard reports on the Spring Convention in Decorah. They voted to host an ice cream social with a band concert on June 19. The Bible study Christ is our Liberator was presented by Mrs. Russell Larson Mrs. Gordon Hoopman and Lenora Shipton. Worship meditation by Mrs. Louis Olson followed. Birthday offerings were given by Mesdames Christensen Amundson and Isabel Nelson. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and hymn.
Mr and Mrs Glen Nygaard returned Friday from Fullerton California after a two week visit with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Leo Pittman Virginia Olson visited Waterloo from Saturday to Thursday for her cousin Judith Olson's West Waterloo High School graduation Judith is daughter of A B Olson Mrs R W Steele and Julie brought her mother Mrs Blake home from Dubuque Saturday Nelson Iverson and Allan Halverson of Elgin visited the Martin Anderson home Friday evening Mr and Mrs Delmer Olson of Minot North Dakota were house guests of GO K Peterson last week Mrs Will Behrens of Racine x
Clarence Wise and Florence Hoth called in the Glen Nygaard home. Visitors and guests join families across Clermont and Postville, from Escondido to Cedar Rapids, with major surgery news for Mrs. Arthur Nelson and a long list of relatives attending reunions, graduations, and weddings in Iowa communities.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Kit telson hosted a Sunday picnic dinner honoring Connie on her confirmation. The event gathered family and friends to celebrate the milestone in a warm, informal setting.
Included in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kittelson of Decorah Mrs. Blanche Nesset Decorah Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kittelson and family Earlville Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kittelson and family Rochester Minn Howard Kittelson Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs O K Kittelson of Charles City Mr and Mrs Paul Miene and family Postville Mr and Mrs Earl Kloster West Union Mr and Mrs G O Anderson James Anderson Jerry and Henry Kittelson Afternoon callers were Mrs Clara Helgerson Mrs Irene Olson the Lyle Olson and Chitt J Olson families Mr and Mrs George Frieden and Donna and Mr and Mrs Arthur Helgerson Sharon and David
State banking authority approves full compliance for F Savings Bank of Clermont Iowa. Board of Directors named Norman H Amundson J Hoopman A Erickson L H Meier Chrystal M Hansen Earl A Miller. Des Moines May 28 signed by Superintendent of Banking.
The Loftsgards celebrated 25 years of marriage with an open house on Sunday June 9 from 2 to 5 pm. About 200 relatives friends and neighbors attended hosted by daughter Janice Hagelie and son-in-law Berdean Hagelie. Attendees and hosts plus local clergy and family members assisted in serving and greeting guests.
Names of attendees include Kenneth Halverson and Berdean Hagelle with participants from Elgin Clermont Postville Monona Ossian West Union Wadena Hawkeye Oelwein Cedar Rapids Adams Blooming Prairie Hayfield and Rochester Minn reflecting a broad regional gathering.
East and West Clermont Lutheran churches list weekly worship times. East offers 8:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. services on Sunday June 16, with Jr. Lutherans at 7:30 p.m. Thursday June 20. West holds a 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday.
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