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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1965
Page
7
The Service Women’s Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Atin’s home. The session opened with a song and roll call, members discussed a $3 donation to Little Teague Base, and readings by Mrs Arthur Nelson and Mrs Martin Amundson were shared. The meeting closed with prayers and lunch prepared by the host.
A Day of Recollection sponsored by Ossian area Catholic Women’s Council was held at St Francis DeSales Church Ossian on April 28. Rev David Sullivan from Chicago led Mass Communion and meditation during the three hour service which concluded with Benediction. Attending towns included Ossian Spillville Postville West Union Clarkesfield and nearby parishes.
Edna Ti Lauraison Sam Ho Julie a Decorah and Mrs Leslie Torkelson Mich ael Storm Lakes attend a Sunday dinner event.
The Junior Lutherans of West Clermont Lutheran Church gathered Wednesday evening. They opened with a child's prayer and singing, discussed charity stamps for Bethel mission in Germany, and noted proceeds fund the African Mission. Post meeting, groups reviewed lessons on missions in Alaska Hawaii and Mexico with varied attendance across grades.
Robert Mott a sophomore at Upper Iowa University will play a part in the stage production of Becket opening May 28 for a two week run. With a cast of over 50 actors Becket will be the largest and most ambitious play at Upper Iowa in recent years. Mott is the son of Mr and Mrs Mott of Clermont and majors in speech.
The Board of Education at West Clermont Lutheran Church and Bible School Teachers met on Wednesday evening April 28 at 3 p.m. Bible School begins Tuesday June 1 with full days or two half days. After day one sessions start 8:30 p.m. and end 11:30 a.m. for two notes Geto will close Friday June 11 with a morning program at 10 a.m. and a picnic lunch at noon for all school children and families. Mrs and Mrs Harry Cline of West Union and Gerald Cline of Cedar Rapids were Sunday guests in the Fred Cline home.
Mrs Louis Olson, Poppy Day chairman for the Shee han Olson American Legion Auxiliary, calls for volunteers May 22 through 29 to distribute memorial poppies at the Town Soldiers Home and other sites. Funds stay local for veterans and dependent children, with excess supporting the Iowa Department Auxiliary programs.
At Our Savior's Lutheran church in Osage on Monday, April 26 at 7 p.m. a banquet united Bethel series teachers from West and East Clermont Lutheran churches. Pastor Swiggum of Madison Wisconsin, author of the course, spoke, joined by Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr, Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson, Mr and Mrs Clarence Amundson, Mr and Mrs Roger Amundson, Mr and Mrs Jerald Backer, David Ap Feinan, Aubrey Guyer, Mrs mneth Blockhus and Mrs Merle Clark.
Regular monthly meeting held Monday May 1 at Legion hall final plans will be made for Memorial Day services. Attendance requested by the commander.
Eighty seven junior and senior high school teachers from twenty five states will attend the National Science Foundation biology chemistry mathematics and physics institute at Iowa State University. The program runs from June 16 to July 27 with teachers from Town State in the group. JA feils the Mrs M H teacher at.
West Clermont Lutheran church women hosted the 5th Decorah conference at Luther College field house on Monday April 26 drawing over 450 attendees. Conference officers led by president Mrs Abner Hendrickson guided devotions and proceedings with speakers from Luther College and guests including Mildred Knapik and Dr Per Lonning. The noon meal and an afternoon program featured music and talks on Christian responsibilities, with 48 West Clermont attendees enjoying coffee and cookies.
The Clermont Country Cousins met at Zoe Ann Dibble’s home with thirteen members and one guest, new home economist Mrs. Allen Lacock. Two new members joined, Pamela Fritz and Vandal Frick, and discussions covered Montana exchange trip Health Camp State 4 H Conference and Career Day at Ames. A $5 donation to IFYE was voted.
The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Laura Olson's home on April 28. Mrs. LaVilla Rowland opened with a reading. Eight members answered roll call to exchange flower and garden seed. Guest Mrs. Helen Mark joined. Members voted five dollars to the Little League Baseball fund. Two contests, prizes to Mrs. Ruth Larson, Mrs. Maynard Lantz, Mrs. Emma Olson, and Mrs. Laura Olson. Door prize to Mrs. LaVilla Rowland. Next gathering at Mrs. Lyle Krueger's home on May 26. Lunch served.
Fr Thomas Currier presides at St Peter's with English liturgies and devotions listed. A Mary McCoy mass, first Friday confessions, Msgr Slowe mass, Laverne Impehl and Faye Twehus liturgies noted. Rosary Society meets 8:30 and May 2 parish breakfast details announced.
East and West Clermont Lutheran Church teachers from Bethel series attended a banquet at Our Savior's Lutheran in Osage on Monday April 26. Rev Harley Gum originated the Bible study and was guest speaker. The two congregations sent many couples and individuals as part of a two year intensive training program for 11 teachers to lead Bible study.
Auxiliary notice states meeting Tuesday May 11 at 8 p m in Legion hall with Mrs Truman Paulson as hostess. Program Poppy Day to be given by Mrs Louis Olson. Report on the 4th District Convention and nominating committee to be appointed.
A mother-daughter tea is planned for Wednesday May 12 at 4 pm at the Legion hall to host the Junior Auxiliary May meeting.
The Library Board treasurer reported transferring 125.17 from the Ladies Aid Society to the Library Co-op. Rural tax money totaling 299.74 was received, with a 3.00 contribution from Mrs. Leo Griebenew. Librarian was paid for January February and March. The library opened 13 3 1 in March and 420 items were loaned.
The drawing awarded No 1 to Justin Baker for 100 dollars and No 2 to Willet Miller for 40 dollars while No 3 went to William F Pape for 10 dollars and No 4 to Gloria Erickson for 10 dollars. The upcoming drawing will assign No 1 for 100 dollars No 2 for 89 dollars and Nos 3 and 4 for 10 dollars each.
Mrs Alfred Baechler hosted the Ladies Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday evening. A 6 30 dinner followed by bridge at two tables with Mrs Franz Appelman taking high score and Mrs Loranne Crowe second high. Mrs H A Lubke attended as guest.
East and West Clermont Lutheran Churches list upcoming activities from May 6 to May 11. Highlights include ALCW gathering for seniors, Sr and Jr Confirmation classes, Jr. Choir practice, Sunday school and worship, Bethel series teachers event, and church council meeting.
The store drew names for free Gold Bond stamps this week with winners Mrs Roy Swen Edi Schissel Kenneth Kjosa David Jacobia and Mrs Guy Williams.
The Clermont town Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Lenora Shipton's home with Mrs. Floyd Bergeson assisting. Thirteen members and two guests attended plus a birthday tribute for four members. The group planned plantings at Lincoln Park and voted four dollars to the Little League Baseball fund.
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