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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
3
The East Clermont Junior Lutherans met March 1 with Elsie Hanson presiding. JoAnn Olson led a hymn The Hour in Dark Gethsemane. Irene Speece gave a missionary study on Hong Kong. The group attended the Lenten service and sang. Lunch was served by the Olson and Amundson families.
St Peters Church schedules Holy Week observances with confessions on Thursday 3:00 to 4:00 p m and 8:00 p m liturgy and procession with adoration at the altar. Good Friday features three hours of adoration from noon to 3:00 with the Seven Last Words from noon to 2:00 and the Liturgy of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Holy Saturday morning no CCD classes with confessions 3:30 to 4:30 and an 8:00 pm Easter Vigil including blessing of fire and baptismal water. Easter Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00. CCD resumes March 14 with 28 grade students taught by Sisters Mary Jeremy and Mary Rosalie along with lay teachers. Mrs John W Finnegan chairs.
The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered Thursday in Mrs. Orville Bergs home. Members sang, shared devotions, and roll call featured a homemade Easter bonnet. Prize went to Mrs Selmer Erickson.
The Junior Auxiliary announces a spring conference at Guttenberg on Saturday April 4. Mrs Gordon Hoopman Jr activities chair asks Juniors who can attend to notify her.
The Town and Country Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening March 19 at the home of Mrs Larry Cline. The session opened with the American Creed and devotions were led by Mrs Roy Tatro with seventeen members answering roll call.
Mrs. Gordon Hoopman, program chairman, introduced Rev. Hart from the Mental Health Institute of Independence. He spoke on the spiritual needs of the mentally ill. The nominating committee reported that Mrs. Robert Burrow will be Treasurer for next year. The meeting closed with the Club Collect.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Gunder hosted a card party Saturday evening at their home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilson, Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Meier, Mr. and Mrs. Willet Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hansen of Durant, Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Swenson, Mrs. Phyllis Skeen, and Mr. North Baltz of Charles City.
Clarence Kittelson traveled with Mrs. E D Stone and her mother of West Union and Richard Osterhus to Fergus Falls Minnesota on Sunday. Osterhus visited relatives while there. Stone and Osterhus returned to Clermont that evening.
A surprise party was held Sunday afternoon at the Frank home for a couple’s 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Harold Hinde, Kenny McCombs, Todd of Waterloo, Bill Joslyn, Denise and Lisa of Cedar Falls, Allen Grove, Henry Hemesath, Mike, Gary, Scott, Stanley, and Mopona residents. A decorated cake and crystal tumblers were presented.
Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond stamps this week at Leo’s U Save include Verla Gunderson Albert Christianson Mrs Weldon Orth Mrs Levi Molokken and Mrs James Olson.
Abe Habeger was drawn for 40 dollars last Saturday afternoon but was not present to claim the prize. The next drawing will offer 80 dollars.
The Blue Birds gathered after school Friday March 29 at Mrs. Orlan Tague’s home with 12 members and leader Mrs. Charles Becker present. Five new members Debbie Orth Karen Jo Amundson Marcia Neuhring Debbie Skelton Laurie Follett were welcomed. An Easter egg hunt and Easter tray favors were made.
After the meeting closed, Mrs. Tague served lunch at a home in West Union, outlining a simple post meeting meal. The brief note records a small social detail following the gathering.
Clermont residents and relatives gathered for birthdays and family visits across West Union Elgin and Osage areas. Notable attendees included Don Nelson and Donald Anderson families observing anniversaries, Henry Follett’s birthday dinner, and Easter holiday greetings with extended kin from Cedar Falls Council Bluffs Postville and Omaha. Several calls and church services tied to the weekend, with care and recovery notes following a recent surgery.
A flurry of local visits and gatherings spans Waterloo Postville and West Union with relatives and friends sharing meals, coffee and greetings. Notable names include Lar son Cowell Dundee and Erhardt families along with Arnolds, Christiansons and Gruver of Rochester and West Union. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for visits, meals and support during illness.
Robert Andres and Charles Richard Andres traveled to spend vacation with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Olett. Parents Mr and Mrs Wm Andres left by plane on Thursday to Jamaica Puerto Rico and Haiti. J A Erickson and Andine Vasby called on Decorah. Howard Wangsness Julie Robert Edna Torkelson Helen Mark visited in Cedar Rapids and Bonatine. Donald Larson hosts rapid casual visits near Osian and Decorah areas.
West Clermont Circle groups held gatherings at the church with Mary Esther Rebecca Ruth circles. Members conducted Bible studies, hosted hostesses, and organized events including a silent auction luncheon and a surprise baby shower for the leader, Amundson.
Mrs Louis S Olson led a Bible study as Naomi Naomi Circle and Rachel Circle met with 12 and 14 members respectively at homes and churches. Leaders Willett Miller Agnes Bilden and others conducted sessions. Circles planned to visit West Union on April 28 for a birthday event and to prepare a layette for a needy child abroad.
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