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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1963

Page

3

Easter Seals Fund Appeal 1963 Township Chairs Listed

Easter Seals campaign aims to raise funds for crippled children with township chairmen named for 1963 including Auburn Nick Croatt Banks Russell Pagel Bethel Ray Hymann Center Arnold Lauer Clermont Leland Probert Dover Lawrence Vagis Eden Edwin Went hold Fairfield James Brink Freemont John Mc Sweeny Harlan Orah Pats ey Illyria Fremont Clark Pleasant Valley William Moore Putnam Elmer Weger Scott Lincoln Roy Lincoln Smithfield Elbert McIntyre Westfield John Hofmeyer Windsor W. L. Chamberlain.

Auburn Nick Croatt Banks Russell Pagel Bethel Ray Hymann Center Arnold Lauer Clermont Leland Probert Dover Lawrence Vagis Eden Edwin Wenthold Fairfield James Brink Freemont John McSweeny Harlan Orah Patsey Illyria Fremont Clark Pleasant Valley William Moore Putnam Elmer Weger Scott Roy Lincoln Smithfield Elbert McIntyre Westfield John Hofmeyer Windsor W. L. Chamberlain

Country Cousins Held Meeting at Jane Anderson Home

The Country Cousins regular meeting convened at Jane Anderson residence on Saturday afternoon March 2, 1963. Miss Leubka demonstrated personal expense accounts with members practicing the method. The session included business, the Pledge to the American Flag, sewing on a button by Kathleen Gunderson, and talks on out of season clothes and shoe care by Dorrine Flaitz and Roberta Paulson, with other demonstrations noted.

Country Cousins Jane Anderson

Readers craft and games at social noon

Jane Anderson and Debbie Annes led a darning and patching session while Dane McNeil demonstrated sweater washing methods. Lunch was served by the hostess and games followed the meal, arranged by the hostess.

Jane Anderson Debbie Aanes iDane McNeil

Clermont Two Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting Notice

The Clermont Two Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet at 1 30 Friday March 15 at the home of Mrs LaVerne Swenson All Clermont Two ladies are urged to attend Mrs Donald Kerr will report on the Young Peoples Conference at Madrid Town Mrs Vernon Anderson will report on Food becomes You Those who have not finished their baskets should bring them to be completed Also planning programs for the year Roll call will be a favorite casserole recipe Rural Womens day at Maynard March 18.

Clermont Two Farm Bureau LaVerne Swenson Donald Kerr Madrid Vernon Anderson Maynard

Ladies Aid Society Holds February Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society met February 27 at Mrs Lenore Shipton's home with Mrs Floyd Bergeson assisting. President Mrs Blake opened. Birthday song for guest Mrs Lucian Appelman. Treasurer reported library totals for 1962 with volumes, additions, and expenses. Children visited with teachers. Mrs Fred Cline led the program on February’s special days and Lent history.

Ladies Aid Society Lenore Shipton Floyd Bergeson Blake Lucian Appelman Fred Cline Great East

Ladies Bridge Club Dinner Honors Winners

Mrs Gordon Hoopman entertained the Ladies Bridge Club on Thursday evening February 28 with a 6 30 dinner. Mrs Bess Blake won high score and Mrs Lorinne Crowe was second high.

Gordon Hoopman Ladies Bridge Club Bess Blake Lorrinne Crowe

Luncheon and Bridge at Mrs Blake's Honors Birthday

A 12:30 luncheon and bridge were hosted at Mrs Bess Blake's home on Tuesday in West Union to celebrate Mrs Mildred Duramermuth's birthday. Attendees included Mrs Ruth Collins Mrs Daniel Loftus and Mrs E C Johnston.

Bess Blake Mildred Duramermuth Ruth Collins Daniel Loftus E. C. Johnston West Union

Clermont Area Notes Bright with Weekend Gatherings

Local residents exchange visits and birthday celebrations across Clermont. Mrs. Gussie Miller hosted a dinner for Willet Miller’s birthday while Mrs. Walter Follett’s guests marked a Monday coffee gathering. Numerous families shared meals and attended social events through the weekend, visiting relatives in Muscatine Hawkeye Cedar Rapids West Union and Manchester.

Homer Jensen Gussie Miller Patty Luann Kathleen Wayne Gilson Emma Anderson Harry Helgerson Julia Helgerson Millard Nelson Sr Muscatine Millard Nelson Chuck Mancil Clermont Isabel Nelson Arthur Nelson Theo Loftsgard Millard Nelson Jr JoDee Jacquelyn James Herb Schatz West Union Len Simek Ivan Crain George Falk Brainard Henry Amundson Clara Helgerson Mary Olson Galen Mack

Legion and Auxiliaries Meet March 13 at Olson Home

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan-Olson Unit 375 will meet Tuesday Mar 13 at 7 30 PM in the home of Mrs Louis Olson West Union county president Mrs Greg J Hauer will be a guest Remember to bring your gold items likely are requested for collection or display

American Legion “Auxiliary Sheehan - Olson Unit Louis Olson Greg” J. Hauer West Union

National News February issue mentions Clinton Domiciliary items

A fragment notes scarce donations for the Clinton Domiciliary occupational therapy unit. It mentions clean untorn rags needed for use and states some individuals left the meeting after a takeaway.

Balldts National News Clinton Usd

Lyle Larson Graduates From American Institute of Business

Lyle Larson son of Mr and Mrs George V Larson of Clermont graduated from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines on March 1 He will be honored at formal graduation exercises in August when he will receive his Salesmanship Accounting and Business Management diploma A 1961 Valley High School graduate

Na and Barbara Bob’afid Bén‘nie Swenson Doig Appelman Lloyd Swarthey Duluth Minn Swartley A. B. Jacob Leo Grether LeAnne David John Manchester Lyle Larson Des Moines George .V. Larson Ankon Priest Klingman’s Martin Andéraga Chrystal Clovis Beréntson Donald Steffens Craig Samuel Lamb Del Dave Dean Milwaukee Wisc Mra Mathie Clarissa Néls Gilbert Wabasha Gilbert Barbo Herg Anna Wilson Clara Christianson Albert Christianson Ben Frautschy George Paulgon Clarica John Ryan Waukon Carlin R. S. Mack Fayette Galen Mack Delmer Kingery Joyce Waterloo Larry Cedar Falls University Park Yjona George V. Larson Clermont American Institute of Business Des Moinés Lyle Valley High School

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