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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1958

Page

7

Tre Ore Junior Study Club Valentine party and notes

The Tre Ore Junior Study Club entertained Town and Country Club members at a Valentine party on Feb 18 at the homes of Mrs. Dave Appelman, Mrs. Arvid Anderson and Mrs. Gordon. Prizes were awarded in court whist, and Olson won a contest run by Mrs. Henry Follett. Officers for the coming year were elected and several members participated in the Adventures of Reading project. A talk on mental health was given with slides by Mrs. Bessie Loecke.

Tre Ore Town and Country Club Dave Appelman Arvid Anderson Gordon (Andagard Willet Miller Thigh Louie Olson Clarence Amundson Olson Henry Follett Tre Ore Club Study Club Red Cross Clermont Township Leo ‘Woods Kenneth Amundson Robert Burrow Leo Woods Treas Dean Loftsgard Reading Eugene Thorson Bessie Loecke Independence Mental Health Institute

Pancake Supper In Clermont Lutheran Parlor

West Clermont Lutheran Church hosts a pancake supper Sunday March 16 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m serving pancakes homemade sausages cake and coffee. Adults pay 1 00 and children 60 cents. Sponsored by Clermont Clever 4 H Club.

Clermont Clever

California Reunion Brings Gruver-Cline Family Ties Together

L Graver of Waukon and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Franz Appelman returned from California where they stayed with their niece and husband Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kula in San Gabriel. The party of 33 included seven Gruver siblings and relatives from Hollywood and Pasadena, plus Roger Henderson of Seattle. En route they visited Grand Canyon and Las Vegas and on return met Clermont residents now in Mesa, Ariz, and Vernon Meyer in Yuma. They also toured Carlsbad Caverns.

L. Graver Waukon Fred Cline Franz Appelman California Joe Kula San Gabriel Graver Cline Hollywood Pasadena Roger Henderson Seattle Wash Gruver Grand Canyon Las Vegas L. Corsepius R. V. Brandt Clermont Mesa Ariz Vernon Meyer Yuma Carlsbad Caverns

Priscillas Met March 5 Evening Host and Hymn Book Gift

The West Clermont Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday March 5 with hosts Molris L M Hovland Hans Sandvold and L T N Olson. The treasurer reported on the father son banquet and donations supported the new hymn book fund in Mrs Kronlokken’s name. A pre Easter bake sale was planned for March 29 at 2 30 p m in the church hall.

West Clermont Clarence Johnson Kronlokken

Gospel Message Church Service Times at Clermont Area

Gospel Message Church situated three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease leads the gatherings with a welcoming message for visitors and locals alike.

Clermont Lester Lease

St Peters Church Announces Weekly Mass Schedule

Rev. Clair Drummy serves as pastor at St. Peter's Church with Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 10 00. Confessions precede each mass and school day Masses occur at 11 20 with additional Thursday and Friday confessions at 11 00. When no school is in session a morning Mass holds at 8 00 in the chapel.

Clair Drummy Maas I

Lenten and Worship Services At St Pauls Elgin

The Methodist Church notes a Lenten evening service on Thursday March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St Pauls Elgin. On Sunday March 16 a service of worship begins at 8:45 a.m. followed by Union Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Youth fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Kent Falb in Elgin.

Donald T. Caspers St. Paul's Elgin Union Kent Falb

Parish calendar at Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal

The church announces a series of teachers meetings at the David Appelman and Laird Cline homes on Friday March 14 and Friday March 28 at 8 00 p m Lent IV and Passion Sunday services are scheduled for Sunday March 14 7 30 a m Morning Prayer and Litany Sunday March 23 Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Palm Sunday March 30 Holy Communion at 7 30 a m

David Appelman Laird Cline

Clermont Parish Weekly Schedule and Notices

Parish calendar from Clermont lists West and East churches with services and choir rehearsals from March 11 to 19. Highlights include Wednesday Lenten service at West, Friday released time class for lower grades, Sunday services at West and East with Sunday schools, and Brotherhood and Mission Society meetings plus a PTA-related event. Change of address for Mrs. Barnie Fossan and a pink and blue shower at Laverne Larson home for Mrs. Yauslin are noted amid community notices.

John D. Kronlokken West East Church West Luther League Parish ‘Brotherhood Eastchurch West Mission Society Mding Herbert Martin Arnold Stumme Gordon Schupbach Raymond Erhardt Roy Halvorson Normal Olson Martin Gunderson Emil Johnson Earl Kloster Barnie Fossan Columbus Street Rapid City Dak Laverne T. Larson Leo Larson L. T. N. Olson Laverne Larson John Yauslin Midms Ruth Larson Byron Harry Yauslin William Nelson, Jr Susan Clarence Bear John Gass

Clermont Clover Clovers Meeting Highlights

The Clermont Clover Clovers met March 1 with Janice Kamp hosting. Members answered roll call with a food item and heard short talks on planning a dinner menu care of teeth and cereals table setting and meat in our meals. A pancake supper fundraiser is set for Sunday March 16 at West Clermont Lutheran church parlors.

Clermont Clover Clovers Janice Kamp Karen Larson Linda Wander Georgann Smale Leone Deering West Clermont Lutheran Church Bonnie Miller

G M Study Club Hosts Berg Home Meeting

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs Orville Bergs home on Friday Feb 28 with roll call of a quickie dessert recipe. They planned taking husbands to dinner March 7 at Holiday House and discussed low calorie desserts at Elkader meeting. Members also attended a band clinic at ISTC and a birthday song was sung for Mrs Carman Swenson. The club donated $1 to the Red Cross and several members visited or hosted gatherings in towns nearby.

Grand Meadow Orville Berg Holiday House Ames Olson Elkader Clarence Kittleson Carman Swenson The Red Cross

E C Societies Meet East Clermont

East Clermont E C Societies met March 6 with hostesses Mdms Kenneth Buroden Gerald Schnei der Norman Amundson Ed Johnson and Orville Berg After hymn scripture reading and prayer the president announced the dime offering for retiring district W M F president The program included a solo by Mrs Alvin Erickson Bible study by Mrs Almer Amundson a talk and slides by Missionary Cora Martinson from Hong Kong China birthday guests were several members A Luther College Radio group will present an April 20 program Mission boxes were collected and pajama drives for the Children s Home at Ames were described by Charity secretary Mrs M J Block

East Clermont Mdms Kenneth Buroden Gerald Schneider Norman Amundson Ed‘ Johnson Orville Berg Branstad W.M. F Alvin Erickson Almer Amundson Cora Martinson Hong Kong China Hilga Bilden Astrid Kim‘pall Helmer Lyngaas Orvin Olson Gayle Erickson Luther College Radio Station M. J. Block Ames

Local Hospital Visits Reported for Several Residents

Raymond Erhardt underwent surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo and remains in room 418. Harlan Schultz was admitted to Postville hospital for bed confinement five weeks, with x rays of his leg and ongoing treatment. Verni Engle traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a check up and stays at St Marys Hospital there.

Allen Memorial Raymond Erhardt Allen Memorial ‘Hospital Waterloo Allen Memorial ‘Hospital PostvMe Hospital Harlan Schultz Postyilie Hospital Schultz Postville Rochester Verni Engle Minn St. Marys Hospital

Local Socials From Postville and Clermont

Mr and Mrs Elmer Schutte of Postville visited Verni Engle Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson attended a golden wedding for Charles Lundt in La Ana. Raymond Steffens of Randalia visited Phil Steffens Tuesday. Frank Cahalan and Bert Cahalan of Cedar Rapids attended Will C Cahalan funeral in Clermont. Curtis Dundee of Postville stayed with Phil Steffens Saturday. An old proverb about arguing with a fool ends with a quip about the other being involved.

Elmer Schutte Postville Verni Engle Harry Gunderson Charles Lundt Laana Raymond Steffens Randalia Phil Steffens Frank Cahalan Bert Cahalan Cedar Rapids Clermont Will C. Cahalan Curtis Dundee

St Patricks Day Calendar Listings Begin Week Plans

Calendar notes for St Patricks Day events show a social meeting on Monday March 17 followed by club and scout activities including Women's Service Club Clermont Study Club and Boy Scouts. Tuesday covers multiple groups and Wednesday features West Clermont Mission Society and Foresters with Explorer Scouts on Thursday.

St. Patricks Day Commer Cial Women's Service Club Clermont Study Club Boy Scouts Cub Scouts West Clermont Mission Society Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Explorer Scouts

Junior Auxiliary Meeting Recaps March Gathering

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met March 5 at DiAna Cline's home with twelve members present. Marilyn Paulson will write to the adopted girl Mary K. A $1 donation was made to Red Cross. Members made feel pictures for Glenwood state school and discussed the movie Marty. Linda Luchsinger will host the April meeting and scrapbooks must be completed.

American Legion Auxiliary DiAna Cline Marilyn Paulson Mary K Red Cross Glenwood Margie Swenson Marty Linda Luchsinger

Don Krobinger Family Vacation Guests in Waterloo

The Don Krobinger family of Waterloo were weekend guests of Mrs. Amelia Olson and were supper guests Sunday in the Bill Wedo home.

Don Krobinger Waterloo Amelia Olson Bill Wedo

Study Club Meeting at Starkey Home

Clermont Study Club met Tuesday March 4 at Mrs Ruth Starkey's home. Mrs M C Larson reviewed The Price of Freedom and read Joyce Laron's piece on Who are We to Point a Finger. Mrs Louie Olson reported on Mrs Loch talk from Tre Ore Club meeting.

Clermont Study Club Ruth Starkey M.C. Larson Joyce ‘Laron Louie Olson

Methodist W.S.C.S Ladies Aid Meeting Notes

The Methodist W.S.C.S Ladies Aid met Monday March 3 at Mrs Eugene Robison home with Mrs Byron Yauslin assisting. District meeting set for April 3 in Independence. Mrs John Bust read Churches in Indonesia chapter while Ruth Starkey led The March of Missions in Healing with helpers. April meeting hosted by Mrs John Bush and Mrs H A Lubke. Cradle shower and birthday honors noted for Mrs John Yauslin and Mrs Phyllis Skeen. attendees listed.

W.S.C.S Eugene Robison Byron Yauslin Imubuque Independence John Bust Indonesia Ruth Starkey Walter Fritz LeRoy Durr Lucian Appellman John Bush H. A. Lubke Vernie Larson John Yauslin

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Tre Ore Study Club Richard Oster Jaidith Nims Ronald Lofisgard Marvin Jacob Friederick Debra Janice Leslie Kleppe Mrs. Kleppe Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deport Insurance Clermont, Iowa Gospel Message Church St. Peter’s Church the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Rev Paul A. Clark Cnase G.M. Study Club Berg Ed Herron Des Moines Carlin Jack Bush Johnnie Cedar Falls ISTC Elsie Krobinger Castalia Bill Wede Inlaw Jeffrey ‘Yauslin Craig Adrian Larson John Yauslin Jannan Jeffrey Donald Gerner Elin .Air Force Base Florida Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colo Donald Norbert Gerner Fred Maurer Fayette Isabelle Nelson Harvey Meyer Art! Nelson Starkey Home Ladies Aid Meeting Phyllis Skeen Brian Skeen Maureen and Rose Anderson Sinclair Clermont Motor Co Richard Osterhus Homonan RIS 49 VAN
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