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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1967
Page
7
St Peters Catholic Church offers Sunday sung liturgy at 8 30 am with CCD classes and confession times listed as 4 and 4 pm. The note references Saturday confusion with Qa Mheaurday and additional liturgical activities for parishioners.
Clermont Latheran Parish led by Pastor W. Peterson announces May events with AL CW hostesses Minns Halverson Buruden Anvindson Taylor and Baker. Activities include grade conferences church council Bethel series Sunday worship and Sunday school with dates May 3 to May 7 in West Clermont and Clermont.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs Burkoud with Mrs Manyil Sehn as hostess. The meeting opened with a Birthday Song for Emil Schneider. A motion passed to provide seven dollars for books. Lenora Shipton Lucian Appelman and Jerdee named to an ordering committee. The next meeting is set for May 24 at Mrs Lea Griebenan’s home. Mr and Mrs Galen Mark and family were guests in The Alfred Barrack home in Arlington on Sunday.
The Town and Country Club hosted a Golden Age Tea on Thursday afternoon at 2 in the West Clermont Lutheran Church parish hall. Senior citizens and Clermont Study Club members enjoyed devotions, a piano duet, a humorous reading, a song, and a floral display lecture by guest speaker Mrs Allan Halverson of West Union, followed by dining in a decorated room.
The Study Club met at Crowes Choma Sthe for a April 25 potluck meeting with one guest. Mrs Jas Hoover and Mrs Burkard Riegel attended as program chair emphasized Library Services as a community project and noted new adult fiction. Mrs Karl Miller reported on the Fayetts County Federated Club meeting and a State Award for superior work.
The Rev. Roger W. Peterson and the Rev. Paul Jr. Moyer will visit Liberan chaircries in the area to plan participation in a LIFE drive. The nationwide 980 Group coordinates efforts to raise funds for a new learning center at three seminaries, 12 colleges, and campus ministries. Local recipients include Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Luther College in Decorah, Wartburg College in Waverly, and Waldorf College in Forest City.
Girl Scout Troop 314 met Tuesday at Legion Hall with Jeanette Nims as hostess. Ten girls attended as they made May baskets, delivered them in Clermont, and worked on badges. Lori Follett earned the collector's badge.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cline observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner in the Fayette Room Gar ibee Complex Fayette. Laird Cline hosted aided by his wife and Mrs C L Grover. Granddaughter D A Cline led guest book. Fifty eight relatives attended.
The Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Burkard Reigel’s home to celebrate birthdays for Mrs. Reigel and Mrs. Harry Amundson with games, a picnic, and gifts. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Gunderson, Mrs. Karl Miller, Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, Mrs. Daryl Rud, Twyla, Mrs. Harry Helgerson, Mrs. Robert Johnson and girls, Mrs. Rose Anderson, Mrs. Walter Fritz, Mrs. Arthur Amundson, Bruce, and Miss Louise Bilden. several others could not attend.
Brownie Troop 751 met at the Legion Hall on Thursday April 27. Becky Becker hosted the meeting which opened with the flag pledge and Brownie Promise. The Brownie gold was collected. A joint bake sale with the Girl Scouts was set for early May. Joellen Benson and Becky Becker named clean-up committee for May. Kathy Gass received a one year Star pin. The girls made May baskets and sang songs.
This week at Leo's U Save the Gold Bond Stamp winners were Mrs. Raymond Erhardt, Mrs. Rowland Hackmann, Elmer Kohls, Mrs. Leo Wolfs, and Mrs. Walter Fritz.
The Junior Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on May 10 for a Mother Daughter Tea. The gathering starts at 4 p.m. Hostesses include Sharon Halverson Peggy Mary Julia Schatt and Nancy Anderson.
Members of Sheehan-Olson Unit No 375 Auxiliary will meet at Mrs Lee Palmer's home in Waukon on Tuesday May 9 Mrs Fred Cline will review the National News and Mrs John Bakewell will present the program
The Bucks drawing Saturday evening selected No. 1 for $100 O L Lien appears. Next Saturday’s prize pool offers $100 $20 $10 and $10.
Legion Notice Sheehan Olson Post No 75 will meet Monday May 8 at the Legion Hall at 7 30 p m. It will begin with a two deer supper for Legion and Auxiliary and their husbands or wives.
David Seitz age first birthday in a cast continues three months with braces to follow. First Lutheran Church circles bring cakes and lunch while many neighbors attend. Clermont home of Gov Larrabee, nicknamed Montauk, eyed as northeast Iowa tourist lure with plans for dam rebuild, church, museum, parks and Reigel blacksmith shop preservation.
Lyle M. Olson returned home from Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse after surgery on Wednesday. A long list of visitors from Cedar Rapids Elgin Ossian and surrounding areas came to see him. He thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards gifts flowers and visits and gives special thanks to Pastor Peterson for his visit.
Mr and Mrs William Wedo were honored with a dinner and open house on Sunday April 30 at the Legion Hall to mark their 40th anniversary. Guests included longtime friends and relatives from Preston Casitalia Urbana Waukon and Springville. A three tier red and white cake centered the table with daughters Eileene Irene Marilyn and Elsie hosting the guest book.
Miss Linda Sue Thies daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Thies married Richard R Schomburg son of Mr and Mrs William Schomburg on Saturday April 8 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The Rev Roger Peterson officiated. A reception for 150 followed. The bride wore satin brocade with square neckline and three quarter sleeves. Her veil was held by a roses headpiece and she carried carnations and roses. Sister Mary Thies maid of honor wore blue brocade with a blue ribbon at hem and blue rose headpiece. Best man was Warren Schomburg with Norman Crawford and Daniel Thies as ushers. The newlyweds will reside at Midway after a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. Mrs Schomburg works at Mercy Hospital and her husband at Collins Radio Company. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan College and Nebraska Technical School at Milford.
Larrabee Leaders held an Arbor Day program on April 28 at the school grounds with a maple tree planted in honor of Ethel and Rutger Paulson. Committee members were Sharon Helgersen, Cindy Bushman, Duane Thies, and Randy Tatro. Vickie Wright introduced the program, Ruth Steffens led the pledge, LuAnn Schneider gave Arbor Day history, Traccey Miller gave the dedication speech, and the group sang America.
Brownie Troop 351 gathered at the Legion Hall on April 20 with Lori Meier as hostess. The group led by pledge and Brownie promise, awarded pins to Becky Becker and Debra Kohls, and planned a first aid kit with assigned supplies. They discussed telephone etiquette using a toy phone and created emergency telephone cards. Reporter Mary Schatt.
Third grade enjoyed bird themed movies learning about hummingbirds. Arbor Day tree planting by Larrabee Leaders honored Paulson family. Art Fair April 26 27 showcased student work across grades with tours and refreshments.
The Clermont Historical Society invites anyone interested in joining to attend the meeting on Friday May 5 at 7 30 PM at the West Clermont Lutheran Church. Members and new volunteers are welcome.
Mrs William Burt thanks Cler Mont merchants for helping her win 60.08 dollars Saturday evening. She notes appreciation from Mrs Richard Olson and grandchildren Brenda and Kevin. They spent Monday in Richard Meyer home, West Union, to help David Meyer observe safe driving.
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