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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1961
Page
7
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The Service Club met at the home of Mrs. James Taylor on Tuesday March 21. The gathering closed with singing God Our Native Land, the Lord's Prayer, and Table Prayer.
Janet Ann and Judith announce their engagement with the late bride Satard 22 at St Josephs Elk Point. The couple plans a future joining and asks friends to share in their happiness.
The Ladies' Aid Society met March 23 and was called to order by Mr. ma 9a. Enallest 26, average .68, total, One the Want Adts regularly.
In Clermont, the Study Club Council held a meeting at Mrs. Aline Baschler's home with Ms. Al nee as program chair. An interesting lesson on community achievement and a discussion of a new schooling initiative for Iowa citizens were featured, with Wesley School noted in connection to the last meeting held in April.
East Clermont mothers circle held March 21 with twelve mothers and seven children. Devotions by Mrs Oliver Larson after hymn. Minutes read and approved. Caring bills paid. candy for Easter bought. Program by Mrs Bernard Hanson on You as Philosopher. Clermont Iowa March 6 1961. Clermont Elgin joint council met March 10 to discuss a municipal airport. vote to cooperate on airport project. Council members listed. various bills approved for payment.
Wm. Andres plans a European tour with stops likely in major cities. Carolyn Follett aimed for a late win, but her efforts fell short as the event concluded with Willem Andres prevailing.
Norman Lieran won 80 bucks in a Saturday drawing held on March 18 with the name Lyle appearing in the listing and March 26 noted in the sample.
Fragmentary note reports a health care facility event on a Monday with unclear details about hospital name Becca and possible staff or patient news.
Reidar Smith of Ridgeway, son of Mr and Mrs Ige Smith, former Clermont residents, writes to Rev Stanley Gunston a school friend. Gunston shares news of his life in Northfield and Seattle, noting two services weekly and plans for a third, family updates, and greetings to Clermont friends.
Grand Meadow Study Club held Friday afternoon March 24 with hostess Mrs Almer Amundson presiding. The group sang Christ the Lord is Risen Today and read scripture as thirteen members answered roll call. Guests included Mrs Gerhard Halverson Mrs Millard Bilden Zelda and Mrs La Verne Larson Gary and Barbara.
Mrs Don Malek of West Union was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday March 26. Her relatives hosted dinner afterward with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Mott and Robert of Clermont, and other attendees such as Bonnie, Jimmy, Martha, Allen Grimes, Howard Boyle, Anne, Bradley, Myr, Mrs Thomas Barker and Ardell Nelsport.
A pre birthday gathering was held Saturday March 25 at Mrs. Will Carter's West Union home for Inga Larson who is spending winter there. Guests included Mrs. Louis Light Mrs. Dan Kloster Miss Guneida Burden and Mrs. Lena Spies. Lunch and gifts completed the special day.
The Clermont Methodist Church lists services led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers. Communion at St Pauls Elgin on March 3 at 7 30 p.m. Good Friday service at St Pauls Elgin on March 31 at 3 p.m. Easter Sunrise at Elgin Lutheran Church at 6 00 a.m. Sunday worship 8 45 a.m.
Eight youths who completed their preparatory membership training were received into full membership of the Clermont Methodist Church on Palm Sunday. Uniting with the church were Karen Alderson Janice Nims Robert Nims Linda Luchlinger Rose Schneider Georgia Triem Byron Skeen and Richard Yauslin.
The Town and Country Club hosted a gathering Thursday evening March 23 with Tre Ore and Clermont Study Club. Valley High students Janice Kamp and Bobby Mott displayed rings while contestants Hanson Marion Christen Nancy Orth Gwen Baechler and L Myra Anderson modeled costumes. Mari Kuwakara of Upper Iowa spoke with slides on Japan. Lunch catered by all three clubs.
Parish activities center on Holy Week services at West Church with Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsals and a Good Friday service. Senior confirmation class, Luther League bake sale at Bettys Cafe to fund travel, and Easter morning festival service are noted. Televised services, ALCW meetings, Bible study, and parish social events list hostesses and locations, concluding with community notices and garden supplies promotion.
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