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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
7
The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 was held at the Legion Hall Monday evening with 16 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Join Stankovic resigned as vice commander. Officers will be elected at the next meeting. Deer steaks were served for lunch.
The drawing Saturday awarded No 1 $100 to William who was present, No 2 $10 to Mrs Anderson absent, No 3 $10 to Clarence Johnson present, and No 4 $10 to Gerald Schneider absent. Next Saturday June 17 the drawing offers $30, $10, $10 and $1.
Brownie Troop 31 members and leaders gathered at the park dune to host activities. Pictures were drawn of birds and a guz hela. Rochville and Roxanne Amundson received their membership cards.
Keith Carlson and his wife hosted a 35th wedding anniversary dinner at their Ankeny home honoring Airs. M. H. Moore. Attendees included L. E. Carpenter of Indianola, Jantt, W. G. Jennet, Phil Husward and Jen Inifor of Overland Park, and Carl Carlson of Patton. A short Methodist Church service with Rev. Weston preceded the return to the home for refreshments. Keith Carlson sang and Evelyn Rigby played the organ.
Lyle Olson F is reported to have surgery Thursday at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. He is listed on the fourth floor in room 412.
The Clermont Union Sunday School operated in the Presbyterian building for seven years then shifted amid declining interest. The Methodist families supported services for over two decades, with Larrabee family funding current expenses. By 1963 the Sunday School closed with funds largely deposited and earning interest to maintain grounds. The building and fund are separately administered with a fixed local board.
Lutheran Bible School of West Clermont Lutheran Church closed Friday June 9 after two weeks of half day sessions. Teachers included Mrs. Gene Butikofer Mrs. Elmer Olson Mrs. Brames Anderson Mrs. Roy Tat Mrs. Roger Peterson Mrs. Don Cowell Mrs. Clarence Kittelson and Mrs. Louis T. Olson. Enrollment reached 110 with Patty Gunderson Ann Nelsson as accompanists and Lana Griebenow as film strip operator. Special collection supported Lutheran Mission in Ethiopia.
Confirmants honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thorson to celebrate their son Jerry and Kathryn Guyer along with a long list of guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Bacon Alphie Thorson Charles Thorson and families Gerald Schneider and family Art Thompson Tilmer Thompson Henry Mueller Harold Guyer Sonja Lyle Guyer Harlan Kirkeby Oscar Gilbertson Elliott Olson Jack Halvorson Sharon Clarence Johnson Dean Richard Olson Joe Nelson Mary Lou Lundt Mary Palas and Larry Ruroden.
Community notice from Mrs Dean Mitts requesting readers to call in news before Tuesday for weekly printing. Instructions include available call times by 9 or 10 p.m. Monday.
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save include Myrtle Peterson Merle Alder son George O Larson Nellie Sheehy and Mrs Flossie Gass. Sunday School officers named Fred Cline Anna Larrabee and Mrs Rose Anderson with Mrs Cline as treasurer and Laird Cline as acting representative. Cleremont Historical Society interested in buying the building from the synod with the Society to handle future upkeep.
The Clermont Historical Society held its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 6 at the Masonic Temple. President Mrs Lucian Appelman called the session to order and the secretary pro tem read minutes. The State Historical Society offered honorary membership to the Clermont group. Officers were elected: President Mrs Lucian Appelman Vice President Mrs Lee Orth Secretary Mrs Vernon Anderson Treasurer Lloyd Meter. The group discussed purchasing buildings for a museum but took no action. The Presbyter will meet to discuss leasing or buying services for the tourist season.
Story Hour Time Notice announces weekly sessions at Legion Hall from June 16 to July 21. Each Friday features rotating leaders and helpers including Mrs. Kenneth Amundson Mrs. Paul Humphhr Mr Roger Peter Daryl Rudd and others with surprises and treats for all good listeners.
A Saturday court session in Clermont Court House led by Merle the Clerk heard multiple local cases. Lyle Gunderson was found guilty of shaving without a permit and fined five dollars plus ten minutes in the clinic. other defendants faced illness, intimidation charges, and petty offenses as the court recessed for more victims to be gathered.
Supt. and Mrs. M. H. Moore attended the June 3 wedding in Greeley Colorado of Charles Cush ion and Cheryl Layton. Cush ion is a lieutenant in the air force stationed in Mississippi. The Moores were house guests of Clyde Cushion in Denver and visited local sights before overnighting with Keith Carlson in Ankeny on the return trip.
A confirmation picnic dinner was held at East Clermont Lutheran Church on June 4 honoring Er ling S Bilden, son of Tilpher K and spouse. Attendees included Jerry and (Mrs.) Trude, Richard and (Mrs.) Newman and David, J Larson and family, Millard Bilden and family, Donald Larson and family, Liesd Loftsgard and Harold, Alvin Halverson, Clara Larson, Mary Larson, Julia Landsgard, Helge Bilden, Amy Hoveland, Agnes and Louise Bilden, Clara and Myrtle Peterson, Hilder Bilden and Brenda, Deborah, James and Elizabeth Bilden.
Riverside Social Club met Monday evening at the Richard Wagner home with Mrs. Wagner opening the meeting. Eight members answered roll call and two guests Jamie and Janana Yusulin attended. Ruth Larson conducted prizes to Mrs. Jonn, Mrs. Laura Olson, and Jane Yauslin. door prize went to Mrs. LaVilla Rowland. Birthday song honored Mrs. Emma Olson. lunch hosted at home.
The Union Street Birthday Club met last Thursday to entertain Miss Andine Vasbey and help celebrate the birthday of Mrs James Taylor.
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