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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
7
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Woodland study group met with an opening song and reading of Psalm 19 for scripture. Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr led a thought for the day. Birthday songs were sung for Mrs. Amy Hovland and Mrs. Duane Kamp before the meeting closed with a group song. contests followed.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with hostesses Karen Hoopman Patti Luann and Kathleen Gunderson. Forty four members were present. Sixty five Valentine nut cups were sent to Samaritans Home. Eighty Valentine baskets were sent to Decorah and Calmar. Ten mothers presented a patriotic program to the Senior Auxiliary in February. Thirty six shamrock place mats will be sent to Iowa City this month. DiAna and Tracy Cline will write to our adopted child.
Mrs John Gass hosted the Tre Ore Junior Study Club meeting on March 12 with thirteen members present. Devotions were led by Mrs Weldon and reports included a pattern contest at Independence and cancer checkup cards. The county convention, in West Union on March 21, named Mrs Alem Geabrooke as delegate and Club Woman of the Year. Mrs Eugene Thorson was elected historian. Plans discussed for joint department of Let Gler fmont Healthy Personalities. The next meeting is April 6 at Mrs Millard Nelson Jr’s home.
Mrs. Donald Cowell and Mrs. Orlan Tague hosted the Evening Division program with Wayne Shipton in charge. The group studied John and heard a talk on chapter two titled Did I Say That. They plan a pre Easter bake sale in April.
Death notices report the passing of Mrs. Jacob Wander. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR, but the obituary references Mrs. Wander and the family name Wander. No explicit date, place, age, or burial information is readable.
Mrs Rose Anderson Mrs L T N Olson Guy William Mrs Emil Schneider and Mrs Nor mar Amundson won stamps at AdSave Super Market last week. THANK YOU I wish to thank the merchants and business people of Clermont for making it possible for the to win the 200 bucks Saturday afternoon. Mrs George Frieden.
A family dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Kein honoring Mr and Mrs Leon Jacob on their 16th wedding anniversary celebrated March 16 in Oelwein. Attendees included Alfred Jacob Alvin Stewart Kevin Craig John Schaer Jean Dorothy Mary Ann Margaret Robert and Janet.
The Clemnant WSS held a regular meeting with the program The Great Physician is still Healing. Mrs Geraki led part of the program and a donation from Mrs Yas i was received. The April meeting is planned with Mrs.
Mr and Mrs Richard Frie attend the Eastern Iowa Farm Bureau Conference, with details about their participation and Thursday events noted in the report.
Dover No 6, the only rural school in Fayette County, reports high percentile results on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. Seven of nine pupils scored 71 or higher, with grade three at 98 and grade four at 99, while grades five and six reached 63 and 82 respectively. The report notes strong vocabulary and reading, with spelling and arithmetic close behind, and outlines activities including field trips, annual programs, charity efforts, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association involvement, and student projects for the Children’s Hospital. The school plans to operate again next year under teacher Mrs Louis Olson.
Neighbors gather for a Mrs Eéo Orth housewarming with games and contests. Oak tokens from the group are presented as keepsakes while Riegel and Mary Agnes participate in the celebration.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish announces weekly services and activities at West and East churches. Weekday events include junior and adult choir practices, Lenten services, and youth activities. Weekend sessions cover confirmation classes, Sunday morning services, Sunday school, and education committee meetings led by church members.
Mrs David Appelman hosted a pink and blue shower on Saturday evening March 17 in honor of Mrs Henry Pee. Attendees included Mrs Herbert Wilcox from Oquaka Illinois and guests Mrs Kenton Krueger Karen Mrs David Appelman Mrs James Taylor Mrs Joseph Olson Mrs William Nelson and others. Court whist provided entertainment with high score by Mrs Vernon Anderson and low by Mrs Joseph Olson. Mrs Follett received many lovely gifts.
Lawrence Schneider illustrated steps in the naturalization process for Valley Junior High students. A replica of the National Capitol and statues of presidents were displayed in the Social Studies room. In 7A and 7B tournaments Gail Light led her girls to an 18-12 win over Kay Loftsgard’s team, while Bobby Chapman’s boys triumphed 14-10 over Sam Robert’s squad.
A birthday event celebrates Linda Linchsinger turning five and Rita Neumann turning seventeen with guests including John Frietag Mr and Mrs Jake Hoover and Bradley Boleyn. The date notes March 21 for Rita Neumann.
Carolyn Olson of Des Moines visited her mother Evelyn Olson and brother Gene this weekend. Guests at various homes included LaVern Swenson family, Don Gordon group from Cedar Rapids, Ruth Larson others, and Shirley Williams from Oelwein. The note lists multiple Sunday calls and birthday celebrations around Clermont and nearby towns.
The Birthday Club held its March party Friday afternoon for Mrs. J. A. Erickson at her residence. Members brought picnic lunch and presented Mrs. Erickson with a gift. Guests included Mrs. Dean DeSart, Debbie and Kimberly of Elgin, and Mrs. Laird Cline, D'Ana and Tracy.
Pvt Dan Thies receives a new address listing for PLT 123 Co 1st RTAN at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 40 California. The update records a change of residence within the military mailing system and notes the unit details for forwarding and contact purposes.
Mrs George Frieden won the 200 dollar drawing on Saturday afternoon. Next week the prize rises to 120 dollars, with another drawing announced for participants.
Carl A. Follett of Plymouth Oregon writes from Del to start a Follett family tree tracing Eliphalet Follett born in Elgin in 1862. He recalls brothers Thomas and Otis and asks Folletts born in Elgin Clermont to write to him. A Follett union is planned for August 12, 1962 at a state park between Waldport and Newport.
Millard Nelson Jr of Clermont in Fayette County traveled to Washington D C last week as hearings opened on Farm Bureau cropland adjustment program. Nelson attended the session with officials from the bureau and local agricultural groups.
The Clermont area F B Homemakers met at Don Kerr home with Healthful Living chair Mrs. Don Kerr reading on Brucellosis and TB aid. Veterinarian Schneider of Postville led a Q and A session while Millard Nelson Jr. reported on Farm Bureau Cropland Adjustment hearing in Washington. A letter from Mrs. Richard Frieden invited a summer trip, pennies for friendship were collected, a silent auction followed, and 17 shared lunch.
Fr. Joseph Sullivan pastor leads Sunday worship at 8:00, 10:00 am with Easter service details and anticipated attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yauslin.
The Am Legion Aux met at the Legion Hall with hostesses Mrs Mil lard Bear and Mrs Gordon Hoopman on Tuesday evening March 18. President Vasbey opened the meeting. The unit served 42 people at Mrs Harold Bennetts funeral. Girls State Chair Louise Olson announced Jacquelyn Bakewell to Girls State with Margie Swenson as alternate. Memorial book shelf donation planned in memory of Mrs Harold Bennett. Cookie committee for March and April named Olson, Palmer, Olson, Paulson, and Paulson. Cookies to be sent to Iowa City Veterans Hospital. Junior Auxiliary displayed Easter baskets and tray favors. Mrs Lee Palmer gave a Civil Defense program. April hosts are Mrs Louisa Olson and Mrs Roy Swenson.
The Clermont Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers will hold a worship service at 8 45 a m on Sunday March 25 offering prayers and communal gathering.
The Clermont Parish Brotherhood of the East and West Clermont Lutheran Churches held their annual father and son banquet at the West Church parlor. The ALCW served the meal. Norris Reierson opened, with music by Steven Wander and Archibald Sowden. Toasts to the Sons and Dads followed. Rev H J Mathre spoke on eastern Ia Bible camp. closing prayers led by Pastor Kronlokken.
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