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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1963

Page

7

Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Held at Home

The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday April 38 at the home of Mrs Arian Helgerson. Roll call featured an Easter quotation and a seed exchange. Amundson read life facts, Lenn­­on sisters presented items, and Ewald conducted gatherings. Mrs Ames Olson won the door prize. attendees included Mrs Gerhard Halverson, Mrs Jim Nuehring, Wayne Amundson, Larry and Mrs Clara Helgerson. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess.

Grand Meadower Club Mra Arian Helgerson Amundson Lennon Ewald Ames” Olson Gerhard Halverson Jim Nuehring Wayne Amundson Larry Clara Helgerson

Death of Mrs Nesbit 71 Castalia resident dies at home

Mrs. A C Nesbit aged 71 died suddenly from a heart attack Monday at 4:30 p.m. at her Castalia area home two miles south of Castelia. She had a stroke ten years earlier but remained active. funeral held Thursday at St Francis de Sales Ossian with Rt Rev W J Peters officiating. Burial at church cemetery. pallbearers named. Survived by husband A Bob Nesbit and two daughters Genevieve McNeil Castalia and Ann Minger West Union.

A.C. Nesbit Castalia Castelia Nesbit St. Francis de. Sales Catholic Ossian Meer W. J. Peters Larry Horan Richard Griebenow Wayne Dahms Joe Leehy Lloyd Anderson Emmett Carlin Anna M. Hill New York City Ina Oe Fie Co Tom. Barrett Bob) Nesbit St. Aloysius Calmar A. S.peikert Genevieve Jack McNeil Ann Robert Minger West Union

Good Neighbor Deed Aids Clarence Kittelson Farm

Neighbors and friends helped Clarence and family Saturday to plow and drag 40 acres of corn land. Volunteers included Arthur Helgergen Ames Olson George Frieden Paul Mien Wayne Amundson Roger Berg Ewald Lyngaas Cliff J Olson Charles Becker Millard Nelson Jr. The ladies provided dinner. Several workers’ names and local service providers are listed among the readable text.

Clarence’ Kittelson Arthur Helgergen Ames Olson George Frieden Paul Mien Wayne Amundson Roger Berg Ewald Lyngaas Cliff. J. Olson Charles Becker Millard Nelson Jr James Ames Olson Donna Orville Berg Ewald Millalson,Jr G. O. _ Helgergen Arthur Helg Sharon Lgas Taylors Service Ogle Vetisen Serge

Cards of Thanks memorials from readers

Susan Nelson thanks well wishers after hospital stay at St Josephs Hospital New Hampton for cards letters and gifts. Emma Anderson expresses gratitude to family friends for birthday celebration cards gifts calls and visits. Harry Yauslin thanks Clermont merchants for enabling a $160 jackpot win at Saturday drawing.

St. Joseph’s Hospital New Hamp Susan Nelson Emma Anderson Clermont Harry Yauslin

Town and Country Club Meeting at Mrs Follett Home

The Town and Country Club met at Mrs Henry Follett’s home on Thursday April 25 with 16 members present. The meeting opened with the American Creed and devotions by Mrs Wayne Gilson. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mrs Dean spoke on the County Convention. Rev Joseph Hsu gave an interesting talk on Community. The meeting closed with the club collect and lunch served by the hostess.

Henry Follett Wayne Gilson Dean Joseph Hsu

A L C W Goes to Samaritan Home in West Clermont

The A L C W of the West Clermont Lutheran held a birthday program at the Good Samaritan Home in West Union on April 16. About 40 of 45 patients attended with readings, songs, and prayers led by Mrs Gordon Hoopman and others, followed by Easter centerpieces, cake, cookies, and drinks provided by the committee and home.

West Clermont Harry Amundson Arthur Amundson Jr. Choir Linda Nelon Richard Neumann Carmen Swenson Gordom Hoopman

Clermont Study Club Meeting Concludes Year

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon April 16 at Mrs. Louis S. Olson’s home. The group opened with the pledge of allegiance and devotions led by Mrs. Olson. Allan Appelman reviewed Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raising in the Sun. Towels were ordered from the Town blind at Vinton. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Clermont Study Club Louis S. Olson Olson Allan Appelman Lorraine Hansberry Vinton

Stamp winners at Leo and Leona's U Save Market

Stamp event at Leo and Leona's U Save Market produced winners Mrs Ernest Holt Mrs SancKey Van Gorder Marlene Dur scher Mrs Knut Solheim and Alan Sesbrooke in a local contest held at the market.

Ernest_Holt Sankey van Gorder Marlene Durscher Knut Solheim Alan Sesbrooke Leo Leona Usave

Elected Treasurer of NABAC Cedar Valley Conference

L. H. Meier cashier of Farmers Savings Bank was elected Treasurer for the 1963 64 term at a Cedar Valley Conference NABAC meeting. The conference includes Fayette Allamakee Winneshiek Butler and Chickasaw counties.

Cedar Valley Conference NABAC National Assn. of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers L. H. Meier Farmers Savings Bank Cedar Valley Fayette Allamakee Winneshiek Butler Chickasaw

Clermont Methodist Church Service and Meetings

The Clermont Methodist Church announces worship at 4:45 AM, Sunday school at 10 AM, and evening service at 7:30 PM led by Pastor Leo Roy Collins. MYF gathers Sunday at 6:30 PM. Wednesday Bible study starts at 9:30 AM. In Elgin, Methodist Men meet Thursday at 8 PM.

Leo Roy Collins MYF Elgin

Bucks Winner Harry Yauslin Secures 160 Bucks

Harry Yauslin won 160 dollars at a Saturday evening event. He topped the prize in a local contest, the outcome raising interest among attendees and the community.

Harry Yauslin

Confirmation at St. Peter's

The sacrament of confirmation was conferred by His Excellency Bishop Bishop at St. Peter's on Tuesday afternoon. The confirmation class included Cynthia Peters Nancy Schissel Sharon Martin John Durnan Paul Durnan Kenneth Lerch Donne Martin Elgin Rosemary and Marilyn Bodensteiner Michael MecNeil Colleen MecNeil Postville Jerry Kelly Jegn Kelly Castalia Junanne Bakewell Loretta Matt Peter Wolf Kathy Meier Michael Woods Anita Skelton Clermont.

Bishop Bishop St. Peter's Cynthia Peters Nancy ‘Schissel Sharon Martin John and Paul Durnan Kenneth Lerch Donne Martin Elgin Rosemary Marilyn Bodensteiner Michael Colleen MecNeil Postville Jerry Jegn Kelly Castalia Junanne ‘Bakewell Loretta Matt Peter Wolf Kathy Meier Michael Woods Anita Skelton Clermont

Methodist Family Night Hosts Share Puerto Rico Slides

The Methodist family night supper was held Sunday evening at the Masonic Temple with Mr and Mrs M H Moore and Mr and Mrs Lester Ler as hosts. Thirty members and guests attended. Virgil Pratt and his wife of West Union showed slides from their trip to Puerto Rico.

Masonic Temple M. H. Moore Lester Ler Virgil Pratt West Union Puerto Rico

Clermont Juniors Shine at District Conference

Twenty junior and five seniors of the American Legion Aux attended the district conference at Lawer from April 27. The group earned six firsts and five seconds across divisions in exhibits and contests, led the opening preamble, and contributed performances to the talent hour. Attendees included Mrs. Orvin Olson and other auxiliary officers along with guests and drivers.

Am. Legion Aux Lawer Dominican Republic Patty Mitts Marine Byron Anide Roberta Jaulson Junanne Bakewell Tohbe Regiss Orvin Olson Clarence Thorson Jacquelyn Bakewell Louis Olson Truman Paulson Jack Halverson

Riverside Club Held Meeting

The Riverside Club met on Wednesday April 24 with eight members answering roll call by favorite flower. A silent bake sale was planned for May. Five visitors attended and flower seed and bulb exchange was served. Prizes went to Maynerd Lantz John Yauslin and Almer Lea Nelson. Winner guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Lien Mrs Richard Vagts and David.

Riverside Club Ues Louis A Oliver Rowland al Tatro Helen Mark Maynerd Lantz Roe 4 Askelson Ruth Contests Martin Anderson John Yauslin Almer Lea Nelson

Observes 80th Birthday at Mrs Inga Evenson Home

A Sunday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Inga Evenson celebrated the 80th birthday of Mrs. Lena Wolfs. Attendees included her children Harley and Joseph Wolfs and their families, Arthur and Earl Wolfs, Inga Larson, Daryl Bierman, Arthur Ihde and families, Elmer Ihde of Castalia, Elmer Anfinson of West Union, and others.

Inga Evenson Lena Wolfs Harley Joseph Arthur Earl Wolfs Inga Larson Daryl Bierman Arthur Ihde Eldorado Elmer Ihde Castalia Elmer Anfinson West Union

Birthday Observed For Mrs Helgerson At Home

Mrs Helgerson celebrated her birthday Friday afternoon with close relatives and friends including Mrs Clara Helgerson. The gathering featured names such as Arthur Helgerson Hay Frater Harry Helg on Reierson Guasie Olson Lyle Olson and Martin Amundson as part of the observed event.

Arthur Helgernn Hay Harry Helg On Reierson Guasielotne Olson Lyle Olson Martin Amundson Clara Helgerson

Dr Tanner Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Ordination

Dr Jacob Tanner a former Lutheran minister in Clermont was honored for his 70th ordination anniversary at Story City. He pastored from 1898 into the early 1900s and remains teaching at Waldorf College at 97. Guests included Mr Louis V Jacobson and family, who attended the reception and noted Tanner had married them in Clermont in 1889.

Jacob Tanner Clermont Story City Waldorf College Louis V. Jacobson Nora Springs Fred Cline Tanner Mr. Jacobson

Mrs. Anderson Observes 80th Birthday

A dinner at W. Clermont Lutheran Church honored Emma Anderson on her 80th birthday. Guests included Stanley Anderson who baked the three tier cake, along with numerous Anderson relatives and friends from Clermont Elgin West Union Cedar Rapids and Debbie.

W. Clermont Lutheran Church Emma Anderson Stanley Anderson Milo Gilbert Anderson Martin Anderson Chrystal Mary Tatro Susan Tatro Clermont John Anderson Bertina Alderson Allan Anderson Ivan_Anderson

Cub Scouts Tour Guttenberg Aquarium on Mississippi River

Cub Scouts from Den 3 Pack 61 Clermont toured the Guttenberg Aquarium and the government rocks along the Mississippi River on Sunday April 21. Participants included Terry Hulbert Dean Johnson Brian Amundson Rick Reierson and Loren Dundee.

Den Clermont Aquarium Guttenberg Government Rocks Mississippi River Terry Hulbert Dean Johnson Brian Amundson Rick Reierson Loren Dundee

Clermont Lutheran Church Events This Week

East Church hosts junior choir on May 2 at 7 30 pm and services May 5 at 11 00 am with family night 7 30 pm. West Church lists Lutherans events May 1 to May 8 including junior choir, ALCW sessions, confirmation and morning service with Sunday school.

East Church West West Church Alc.w

St Peters Church Names Interim Pastor Hsu

St Peter's Church announces Rev. Joseph Hsu as interim pastor and lists summer mass times with services at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Klingman's Clothes Shop advertises a shirt and tie offer with suits from 39 dollars. Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon visited Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse to see Herbert Haas Nels Iverson Ole Reierson and Cornelius Reierson.

St. Peter’s Church Joseph Hsu Klingman’s Leo Griebenow Leon Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse Herbert Haas Nels Iverson Ole Reierson Cornelius Reierson

Birthday Bridge Club Luncheon Honors Mrs. Moore

The Birthday Bridge Club held a 6:30 luncheon at Mrs. Gordon Hoopman’s home in honor of Mrs. Marton Moore’s birthday. Esther Cerlix gave a gift to Mrs. Moore. High score went to Mrs. Bess Blake with second to Mrs. Gordon.

Birthday Bridge Club Gordon Hoopman Marton Moore Esther Cerlix Moore Bess Blake Gordon

Obituary for Henry Baker 71 Veteran of WWI

Henry Baker, 71, died Tuesday morning April 24, 1963, at a LaCrosse hospital. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Sletten Mel Bee Funeral Home, Rev. John Staton officiating, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by widow Amanda, two sons Harry E. in San Antonio and Robi T. of Clearwater, sisters Amanda Ericksen and Olga Pfister, brothers Joseph of Elgin and Oscar of Monona, four grandchildren. preceded in Beaty by son Thomas Charles.

Henry Baker LaCrosse ‘Hotellel Sletten Mel Bee John Staton Oak Grove Cemetery Baker Am. Legion Amanda Harry E Air Forces San Antonio Texas Robi, T Clearwater Florida Ben Amanda) Ericksen Fred Olga) Pfister Postville Joseph Elgin Oscar Monona Beaty Thomas Chares

Hospital News From Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse Wisconsin

Herbert Haas underwent major surgery at Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse Wisconsin last Friday. Visiting him Sunday were Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler Mr and Mrs Merrill Gunders​on Joan and Clarence Haas of Chicago talking with Wm Haas of Berkeley at North Lake Community Hospital Chicago. He had surgery the same day as his father. Clarence Kittelson had his cast changed to a walking cast last Monday and is up and around on crutches. Clarence is in Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Enoch Nelson returned home from Palmer Memorial Hospital Friday evening after a stay since Monday. Use the want ads for quick results.

Herbert Haas Lutheran Hospital LaCrosse Wisc Alfred Baechler Merrill, Gunderson Joan Clarence Haas Chicago Wm. Haas Berkeley North Lake Community , Hospital Clarence Kittelson Clarence Veterans‘ Hospital Iowa City Enoch Nelson Palmer “Memorial Hospital

Cindy Habeger Has Nine Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hale and Vicky entertained at dinner Sunday noon in honor of their new granddaughter Cindy Chris Habeger daughter of Tr and Mrs Anthopg Habeger. Guests included five great grandparents and multiple grandparents from Elkport Elkader Elgin Bellevue and Bellvue. Anthony Habeger is stationed in Alabama and will spend the summer in Florida Carolina and New Orleans.

Abe Hale Vicky Cindy Chris Habeger Anthopgp. Habeger John Jaster Elkport Joel Clark Elkader Edwin Krueger Elgin Lawrence Jaster Bellevue Anthony Habeger Cindy Chris Milo Jimmy Jaster Bellvue Melvin Moore D’lene Allen Krueger Alabama Floride Carolina New Orleans

Entertains For Brother Grover Visits Cline Home

B A Grover of Hollywood visited his sister Mrs Fred Cline in their home Saturday and Sunday. Lyle Gress brought him from Bettendorf to Mont Clermont. Grover then headed to New York and eastern cities on a business trip. Saturday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Cc L Grover Waukon and Mr and Mrs Laird Cline and daughters plus Mr and Mrs L V Jacobson Nora Springs.

B. A. Grover Hollywood Fred Cline Lyle Gress Bettendorf Ben Moline Ill Clermont Lyle Claude Gress New York Cline Cc. L. Grover Waukon Laird Cline L. V. Jacobson Nora Springs

Clermont Comets Meet at Gary’s Home on Saturday

The Clermont Comets gathered at Gary’s home on Saturday evening, April 20. President Dean Ander SAL called the meeting to order and members discussed the age and progress of their projects. Jimmy Rowland led a true and false quiz on manners and members filled out entry blanks for spring projects.

Clermont Comets Gary Dean Ander- Sal Jimmy Rowland Mr. ‘ Ep

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grand Meadow Tara Uw Town and Country Club Donald R. Murphy Goof Samaritan Home Clermont Methodist Church St. Peter’s Clermont Juniors Oscar Lien Richard Vagts David Norris Will J. Nelson Mrs. Anderson Clermont Lutheran Churches Hospital News Cindy Habeger Tite Nate Johnson Consultant Iowa Love Brothers Paints Lowe Brothers Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
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