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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1964
Page
7
The St Peter's Rosary Society outlines a 1964 program with monthly parish committees to care for the church and organize circle meetings under Rev Thomas. Details include upcoming Sea events and guidance distributed to society members.
Mrs Richard Osterhuis soloed at Valley Airport becoming the second woman to solo since Mr Kittleson took over the flying service six years ago. Clarence Kittleson Bonnie Steven and Richard flew to Des Moines Tuesday evening to attend a Valley Bode game then returned. Mrs Eugene Ellis visited Rochester Minnesota to see his father at St Marys Hospital. Winter guests and local dinners noted. couples from Postville attended a Golden Wedding near Waucoma.
At the Legion Hall on March 9 Amundson commander read an invitation to a supper event. Applications were invited for boys for state. The oyster stew supper was postponed to a later date as the meeting adjourned after brief business.
James Anderson reports seeing a large flock of robins while at work last Tuesday March 10 signaling the arrival of spring. Mrs Enoch Mark notes her crocus in blossom for over two weeks.
Church listings show worship at 8 45 a m with Lenten calendar in March and April including Clermont Communion 7 30 p m and Syl ria 8 00 p m services March 25 and 26 Elgin Communion March 27 Union Good Friday service 1 30 p m at the Baptist Church Union Easter Sunrise 8 30 a m at Elgin Lutheran April 5 baptism and confirmation
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Taylor entertained at a 500 card party Saturday evening honoring Mr. Taylor and Henry Follett. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Follett, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Butikofer, Mr. and Mrs. John Gass, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nutting of West Union.
Andine L. Vasby had her name drawn for 120 dollars on Saturday afternoon and was present to claim the prize. Next week’s drawing will offer 40 dollars. LaVerne Nims acted as caller Sunday afternoon in the Carlin home.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met March 11 at the Legion hall with 13 members and Mrs. Gordon Hoopman hosting. Members prepared Easter favors including rabbits from dafergenit bottles, Happy Easter cards with suckers, and shipped items to Woodward State Hospital, Annie Whittenmeyer Home, and Veterans Hospital in Iowa City, plus posters and book markers. Prizes for an Ecuador essay and a prayer Book are planned for the next meeting.
On March 17 parishioners of St Peter’s Church attended High Mass for St Patrick and a fellowship gathering in Parish Hall. Gaeltacht themed reception featured Irish songs, poems, and greetings by Colleen Erin. Take-away bingo entertained all, with committee members arranging refreshments and entertainment.
Thursday March 29 7 30 p m Lutherans mid week Lenten service. Saturday March 21 confirmation service at 1 00 p m. Mary Circle meets in Winona March 18 at 2 00 p m with multiple circle gatherings at church and homes hosted by members including Mrs George Hyde and Mrs Lenora Bhipton. Bible lessons led by several hostesses. Choirs and pre Easter sale announced with worship Sunday March 22 9 30 a m service 10 30 a m Sunday school 7 30 a m Luther League 1 45 p m church council meeting and Bethel Bible Study formation to be presented by B Schladenhausell of Lutheran Church. Wesley Bible lesson by Mrs James Henderson.
A Monday afternoon gathering honored Mrs Dale Patterson at her home. Hosts Mrs Floyd Bergenson and Mrs Eugene Butikofer hosted the event with attendees including Mrs Wayne Shipton, Mrs Gordon Hoopman, Mrs Weldon Orth, Mrs Gerald Gutcher, Mrs Lloyd Meier, Mrs Harry Helgerson and Mr Burkard Riegel. Absent were Mrs John Bakewell and Mary Agnes Paulson.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan-Olsone Unit 375 met Wednesday afternoon March 11 at 2 pm in the Ion Hall with Mrs Reuben Batu as hostess. Cards were cut for Clarence Gruver. The unit voted to order 50 Americanism pledge cards for placement at West Union two telz and will send four girls to Girls State. Community Service projects were discussed including band shelter help and purchasing a new flag for Clermont grade school. A new flag was ordered and flag codes distributed to rooms in Clermont and junior high, with some to Valley High. A cookie committee was named to Iowa City. The county spring luncheon is April 2 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Plans for the Legion birthday party on March 17 were set with committees for refreshments, program, cards, prizes, and cake. A note of thanks from Mrs Paul Humphrey and the Legion was read. 1 100 small and 5 large poppies had been received. April 1 will be hosted by Mrs Henry Follett.
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Will Burrow. A hymn and scripture from Luke 23 were shared. Members answered roll call with Favorite Bible Verse. Guests included Mrs Ivan Anderson. A birthday party honored Mrs Gilson and Mrs Eugene Ellis. Various callers visited nearby homes during the week.
Andine and J L Vasby express sincere thanks to Clermont business people for the money received at the Saturday drawing. Eugene Butikofer and family hosted guests Sunday evening at the Ed Butikofer home with Lyle Butikofer of Waterloo and Dwaine Frieden in attendance. Clarence Hagelie and Ossian visited Albert Christianson on Thursday evening.
The schedule lists Holy Week liturgies and events at St Peter's Church including Palm Sunday service at 10:00, Passion readings, Holy Week Liturgy on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., confession Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30, catechetical activities for first graders, and choir and CCD activities led by Messrs Meier and Skelton.
James Allen Bork infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bork was baptized Sunday morning March during services at the American Lutheran Church in Gresco by Rev Haske. Sponsors listed as Dald ina and Mrs Gerald Wilson. Dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Leon Creger for relatives.
Normal Olson and Verne Swenson were guests Tuesday in the Charles Deering home. Also listed as guests were Mrs. Elliott Olson, Kevin and Brenda, and Mrs. Robert Deering, David, among others.
Saint Peters Church hosts Holy Week rites led by Robert Lerch as ceremonies master with a team including Robert Matt Thurifer and servers Edward McNeil and Michael Martin The Palm Sunday procession, Maundy Thursday institution of the Eucharist and Washing of the Feet are described followed by Good Friday devotions and the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil/Public invitation to attend all ceremonies
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met Tuesday March 10 with Mrs Charles Thorson presenting on the mission fields of Hong Kong and Formosa Mrs Kenneth Block reviewed books Teaching your child right from wrong and The will to believe The Wm Dennler family of Elgin were dinner guests Sunday in the John Gass home Mee Crowe of Dubuque was a caller Friday in the Carling home Mr and Mrs David Appelman Burton and Arvin Doug Appelman and Marjorie Swenson were supper guests Saturday evening in the Franz Appelman home
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