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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1964
Page
8
Louis S. Olson attended the regular Oelwein Unit auxiliary meeting at the Oelwein Legion Hall. An initiation ceremony was held by their initiation team composed of World War I ladies, with Greg Hauer in his district secretary role observing.
Lucky names drawn this week at Leo's U Save Store for free Gold Bond Stamps include James Anderson, Mrs Bur dette Sébastian, Mrs Keneth Suckow, Mrs Millard Nelson Jr, and Mrs Glen Nygaard.
The Town and Country Club hosted a Tuesday evening event honoring Mrs Arthur Amundson with a shower and surprise stork shower after a county convention planning session. Members present included Mrs Hle Agnes John Bakewell Ro Burrow Larry Cline Dean Jack Dibble Lyle Gunderson Gordon Hoopman Delmer Kingery Lloyd Meier Lee Palmer Reuben Steffans Carmen Swenson Roy Tatro Leo Woods Jerry Carspecken. Absent but sending gifts were Mrs Wilett Miller and Mrs William Nelson Jr. Contests followed by lunch.
St Ann's Circle met at Mrs Burkard Riegel's home Monday March 2 at 7 pm with fourteen members present. Toll call answered. Plans were made to serve a luncheon to the Fayette County Federated Clubs on April 7 in St Peter's Hall. The hostess served launch. The next meeting will be at Mrs Arthur Matt's home.
Clermont township and Clermont ladies are invited to the Farm Bureau Annual Women's Day on Monday March 16 at Maynard Community Hall starting at 10 am. The theme Let Freedom Ring will be delivered by Rigoberto Acreces auditor of Nevada National Bank. A home made garments style show and a baking contest with cookies on a plate will offer prizes of 3, 2, and 1. Those seeking a ride or more information may call Mrs Millard Nelson Jr.
The regular Tre Ore Study Club meeting was held Monday evening March 2 at Mrs. Don Cowell's home. President led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kenneth Amundson conducted devotions. Fourteen members answered roll call. Mrs. Roger Peterson elected historian for 1984 65. Mrs. John Gace elected delegate to county convention to be in Clermont. The evening included making name tags and usher hats for the county event. Next meeting set for March 30 at Mrs. Roger Amundson's home with Mrs. Roland Hackmann as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hjelming of Waucoma will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at the Federated Church basement in Waucoma on Sunday afternoon March 15 from 2 to 4 o clock. No invitations are being sent but all friends and relatives are invited. They are former Clermont residents with Mr Hjelming formerly employed at the local Interstate plant.
Sankey VanGorden won the 80 dollar Saturday drawing but was absent to claim it. Next week’s drawing will offer 120 dollars. Coffee guests Arcee morning included Mrs. Norris Reierson Mrs. Wayne Gilson and Mrs. Richard Griebenow. Clarence Hagelie hosted Albert Christianson for dinner and lunch in Ossian. Keith Carlson of Ankeny spent the weekend at the M. H. Moore home.
Mayor Will J. Nelson said the new water main across the river is finished, noting good preparation. The council discussed changes to the sewage system and eliminated a second crossing of Highway 18 from the original plans.
West Clermont ALCW held a general meeting March 4 with Circle Rebecca hosting. Dames Lavern Hyde Lyle Aan nes Henry Amundson John Erickson Duane Schott and Arthur Amundson attended. Pastor Peterson led devotions and Mrs Earl Kloster announced the program and offerings. A mission talk by Dr R Syrdol and a solo by Mrs Willet Miller were featured along with a birthday collection for several members and the group sang Take My Life and Let It Be.
WSCS met Monday evening March 2 at Mrs Lucian Appelman home with Mrs David Jacobia and co hostesses aiding. The program titled The Changing City and Community Centers was given by Lee Bey Collins. Twelve members answered roll call. The April gathering will be with Mrs Harold Triem and co hostesses Mrs Emtil Lassig and Mrs Paul Frick.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Miller of Fort Dodge called on Mrs Louise Miller last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler and Gwen Baechler of Des Moines spent a week in Dallas Texas. En route they paused to visit Rev and Mrs Zoschke at Columbus Nebraska. They visited their son and brother Wendell a week in Dallas.
A fragment honors The American Legion and its ideals. The passage cites the Preamble to the Legion Constitution, vows to uphold the U S Constitution, foster Americanism, preserve wartime memory, defend democracy, promote peace, and support comradeship. It salutes Legion Post 375 in Clera for continuing service.
Members of the Auxiliary entertain Legion men and their wives for the 45th birthday at a picnic supper Tuesday March 17 at the Legion hall. Auxiliary members bring a favorite covered dish and sandwiches. A program follows the meal and a social time.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers plan a meeting Friday March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Jack McNeil home Roll Call will be the local Rural Safety project.
Postmaster and Mrs Herbert G. Martin concluded a three week SE states tour. They viewed Stephen Foster home on the Swanee River, toured Cypress Gardens and Bok Singing Tower in Florida, visited Citruss Tower in Clermont, New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach, then visited their daughter Margaret in Winston Salem. The trip covered 3655 miles with snowbound Rockford on the last afternoon.
The Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts was held Friday evening March 6 at West Clermont Lutheran Church at 6 30 p m. Dinner was served by Junior High School girls. A candlelighting ceremony preceded dessert. Leo Woods gave the welcome and introduced guests including Howard Johnson Arthur Amundson Norris Reison and several Scout leaders. Dr Robert Jageard of Oelwein was guest speaker and Montega District Commissioner. Pinewood Derby race followed with awards presented to Ricky Repliver Mike Woods Mike Olson Nick Harville and David Cooley.
Ladies showcased clothing and quilts made for the New Guinea mission while Mrs. LaVerne Larson spoke about the work. Hymn and Women's chorus led by Mrs. M. J. Blockhus, with offerings and meditation by Mrs. Aines Olson. Meeting set for 1 30 in April.
West Clermont Junior Lutherans met Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the church. The meeting opened with hymns and devotions from John 3 17 Psalm 4 and Nunc Dimittis The Trial film was shown and attendees were dismissed for Lenten services.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Molokken celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Sunday afternoon guests included the Melvin Molokken and Arthur Molokken families Levi Molokken Edwin Molokken Dale Seitz Melvin Kleppe Marie Kleppe and Mr and Mrs Leonard Osmundson Mrs Osmundson attended the wedding lunch followed by gift opening.
The Clermont Parish Brotherhood held its annual father son banquet Friday February 28 at West Clermont Church. After dinner a program followed with Pastor Landis Gross St Olaf as speaker and music by Archibald Sowden West Union and Warren Harrington.
Pvt Gary J Wolf son of Mr and Mrs Francis S Wolf of Cler mont completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training with heavy weapons under the reserve enlistment program at Fort Polk La Feb 27 He learned 81 millimeter and 4 2 inch mortars and the 106 millimeter recoilless rifle plus mine warfare communications and escape and evasion The 18 year old soldier is a 1963 graduate of De Sales Central High School in Ossian
Methotet Church in Elgin led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins announces a series of services and classes. Jr High membership training meets Wednesday at 4 05 PM, Jr MYF gathers Sunday at 6 30 PM at Hal Wilsons home, Sr MYF at 7 30 PM at the Elgin church, and an Adult membership training class meets Monday at 7 30 PM at the Elgin church.
Supt and Mrs M H Moore hosted a 6 30 dinner Saturday honoring their daughter Mrs Keith Carlson on her 25th birthday. Guests included Mr Carlson Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson Mr and Mrs John Gass and Mr and Mrs Don Cowell. The group spent the evening playing 500.
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