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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
7
An April meeting of the welfare auxiliary discusses child welfare with emphasis on special study. Mrs John leads the unit, aiming to advance understanding of societal changes and targeted employment support programs for families.
Members are invited to a series of events during Holy Week at Clermont Lutheran Church East. Services include joint Good Friday service at West Clermont and Easter worship on Sunday at 11 am. The calendar lists choir practices, confirmation classes, Luther-Leaguer and Young Adults activities, and private communion by appointment with Pastor Peterson.
The Clermont Study Club met on Tuesday March 17 with seven members present. Miss Vasby led devotions and Mrs Elmer Olson chaired the program on responsible citizenship. Mrs Franz Appelman was added as a member. officers elected included Mrs Elmer Olson president, Mrs Floyd Berrn vice president, Mrs Louis S Olson secretary, Mrs M H Moore treasurer. A program committee was appointed and refreshments were served to close.
The Elgin listing for Ole M. Blockhus should be 424-2921, not 424-2821. The Clermont book lists 424-2021. please update Clermont directories to match Elgin 424-2921. Residents are asked to adjust their telephone listings accordingly.
City officials announce restricted public access on Good Friday with closures of offices and services. Residents are advised to plan ahead for essential transactions and check local announcements for affected departments and hours.
The Auxiliary County Spring Convention will be held Thursday at West Lutheran Church. Registration at 11:30, luncheon at 12:30. All members urged to attend. Please call your reservations to Mrs. Lyle Olson by Monday.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swen hosted a 500 card party Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Gass, Mr and Mrs Don Cowell, Mr and Mrs Gene Butikofer, Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor, Mr and Mrs Enoch Nelson, Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson, and Mr and Mrs Galen Mack. Sylvan Taylor's wife won ladies high. John Gass took ladies low. Elliott Olson was men's high. Galen Mack was men's low.
Mr and Mrs Joe Wander were afternoon and supper guests in the August Granne man Jr home at Hawkeye Sunday.
The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday evening, March 16, with 16 members present. Leo Griebenow presided, minutes from February were read, and officers and committees were named to coordinate with the Valley School board, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and Elgin Community Club for events including a Good Friday closure and a bridge opening ceremony. Plans for a band shelter were discussed, with potential sites downtown or in the park, and a committee was formed to estimate costs and structure.
Mrs Burdette Sebastian was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Richard Neumann and Mrs Lyle Olson at the Olson home Friday evening. Seventy yards and contests awarded prizes, gifts arranged around a cradle, then lunch served. Attendees included Mrs Victor Sebastian Postville Mrs William Wede Mrs Arthur Schott Peg gy Mary Julie Mrs Dean Mitts Patty Jerry Mrs David Jacobin Mrs Wayne Flack Mrs Richard Griebenow Mrs Garry Jacobson Mrs Ernest Helgerson Shelvy Nims and Mrs Harry Gunderson. Absent but sending gifts were Mrs Clifton Pringle and Mrs Gene Doerring Luana.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Bergeson were supper guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Lester Bergeson at Lawler. Mr and Mrs William Wede were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Burdette Sebas.
The Spring Pre Cana conference for northeast Iowa will be held at DeSales Central High School Ossian on April 7 and 8. Registrations should be mailed to Fr. Thomas F. Currier Clermont, area director, by April 1.
The newly formed vested group from Saint Peters Church performed for the first time in the Palm Sunday liturgy, wearing white albs cinctures and crosses. Members include Gerald Fassbinder Robert Fassbinder Robert John Schupanitz Edward Bodensteiner and John Bakewell with Mrs Fassbinder on organ. new members expected soon.
A Legion Birthday Party on March 17, hosted by the Auxiliary, featured a supper at 7:00 and a program with piano solos, a history recitation by Walter Follett, and performances by Kathy and Lori Meier and others. Commander Clarence Amundson thanked the Auxiliary, a white and green birthday cake was displayed, and the evening closed with card playing.
Mrs. Martin Amundson, American Legion Auxiliary chair, presents a new U S flag to Mrs. Robert Minger, 3rd grade teacher, Clermont, and M H Moore, superintendent of Valley Community School District. Unit President Mrs. Louis Olson dedicates the flag with a pledge of liberty and reverence to the flag.
The Union Street Birthday Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs James Olson home with four guests Clara Peterson Myrtle Peterson Enoch Nelson and Julia Halverson. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Freshman Monaline Larson of St Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids earned a spot on the honor roll as term two ended in 1863 64. Of 67 students in the class 26 posted a 3.0 GPA or higher meeting the B average requirement. The honor roll includes freshman Coe College courses in sciences and English.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Amundson and their children Larry and Linda visited Sunday afternoon in the Harry Helgerson home. Mrs John Gass and Mrs Don Cowell called Wednesday afternoon on Mrs Henry Follett. Larry Oskland was visited Sunday afternoon at the Harry Oskland home with some unreadable text.
The YWC club met Friday night March 13 at Mrs. Robert Bork’s home with Mrs. Gary Jacobson co host. Members answered roll call by hobby. A visitor attended. A collection for the Sam Hofer family was proposed and approved. Fashion tips and games followed plus a fundraising basket. Lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting set for April 10 at Mrs. Robert Schneider’s home with Mrs. Robert Bork as co host.
Mr and Mrs Holgata Larson and Mr and Mrs Larsoncesian visit Geo V Larsoncesian home. Easter shopping urged at Moore's Elgin. Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson Kevin Brenda and Richard Meyer Eldora dine with Richard Olson family last Bungay era.
Sacred Heart Circle held its regular monthly meeting at Bettys Cafe on Wednesday March 18 at 1 30 pm. A luncheon of sandwiches and coffee was served during which their business was discussed. The next meeting will be at Francis Wolfs.
District Court of Iowa Fayette County announces the will of Edna Miller admitted to probate on March 20 1964 with Karl A. Miller named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months of the first publication or be barred. Attorney is W Antes. executor’s address in West Union Iowa. Publication date April 1 1964.
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