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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
7
The Junior Auxiliary of the Sheehan Olson Unit will hold its regular monthly gathering on Wednesday May 1 at 4 PM. The event takes place at the Legion hall and includes a picnic dinner a roll call and a program titled Mothers Day chaired by Mother.
Senior Auxiliary of Shee han Olson Unit 375 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday May 10 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Franz Appelmany home. Program Poppies and Memorials by Appelman and Mrs Lester Luch singer. National News review by Mrs James Anderson. Memorial Day plans to be completed.
Mrs Dean Mitts takes over Clermont Enterprise correspondence and asks locals to submit items by Saturday evening at the popcorn stand. Expresses thanks for cooperation during past two years and requests outstanding ad cards subscriptions or orders be paid within a week to settle with Saul Echo.
Town and Country Study Club hosted a Golden Age Tea in the West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors with about forty guests including mothers of members. Mrs Lyle Gunderson welcomed. Mrs Leo Woods led devotions. Kathy Meier played piano. poems by Mrs Carmen Swenson honored grandmothers. Mrs Willet Miller sang That Wonderful Mother of Mine. Christine Rypesto] shared slides from Norway and Denmark. Libbie Quinn was oldest guest and received a gift. Mary Tatro recognized as grandmother with most grandchildren. Karl Miller won the door prize. tea served at decorated tables.
Mr and Mrs Joe Wander of Marmont and Vern Frieden of West Union attended the National N F A convention in Cleveland Ohio as West Union delegates They reported a banquet for over 100 attendees with 14 speakers including MDs and scientists from many states Organizing efforts formed an Organic Farmers Orchards and Ranchers Organization with Joe Wander named vice president for Iowa
Winners of the free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save Store include James Helgerson, Mrs. Clarence Thorson, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs. Lucian Appelman and Mrs. Irene.
Mr and Mrs Larry Schatz move to 1501 1st Avenue Marion Iowa. Mr and Mrs Louie Reierson of Elgin and Mrs Gussie Miller and Mrs Irene Olson were Sunday afternoon visitors and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson. Mom s favorite Moore s store recommended for gifts.
Karl St Marti, a Clermont native and former Interstate Flower Co. employee, died Friday at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Survived by daughter Darlene Wickham of Alpha, and sons Donald of Eldora and Robert of Calmar. Funeral Monday May 2 at 2 p.m. at Lima church. Belles Wright Funeral Home, Fayette, in charge. burial in Lima cemetery with American Legion Port No. 189 of Waucoma providing rifles.
Jeffrey Lynns Nelson aged six, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson of Delwein, died Sunday May 1 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Funeral services were held May 4 at Zion Lutheran Church in Wellwein. Survived by parents a sister Barbara two brothers Randall and Gregory maternal grandparents Gilbert Meyer Postville paternal grandparents Joe Nelson Clermont and three great grandmothers Isabell Nelson Anna Walvalne and Mrs Henry Bloel of Postville.
Pfc Lushe R Guyer of Clermont arrives in Viet Nam as the main body of the U S 28th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade lands ashore on April 25 He is an Adrock driver in Headquarters Company 20 Battalion 14th Infantry and is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer The 22 year old graduated from Valley High School Elgin in 1962 and entered the Army in April 1965 Other local social notes follow including birthday dinner hosts and visits by friends and relatives.
Clermont and West parish notices list May services and meetings with names of leaders and participants. Weddings, anniversaries, picnics, and birthday observances include the Reider Smith anniversary at Ridgeway and the Millard Nelson family’s meal. Moore's advert ends with gift wrap offering.
Orville Bergs and Mrs Berg were honored at a housewarming held Saturday at their home. Neighbors and friends attended including Galen Mack Richard Gricbenow Walter Foltett Sophie Vasby Clarence Tatro Leo Woods Martin Amundson Fd Kamp Alan Seabrooke Viola Kneeland Ellen Ames Olson Millard Bilden and Roger Sharing were present. A social evening and picnic lunch followed a gift presentation for the Bergs new home.
Clermont area Homemakers met at Mrs. Martin Amundson’s home on Friday April 20 with meditation readings from “Looking Forward” and “The Legend of a Violet.” Members shared reports, discussed the Right to Work Law, and heard about Norwegian Heritage. Guests included Mrs. Rose Olson, and plans were made for the next meeting featuring Dr. Jorgenson on gardening.
Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr reports that workers turned in 135.00 for Clermont Township Cancer Drive. Nelson thanks all workers and contributors for making the drive a success. Other brief items note visiting relatives, funeral attendances, and birthday supper guests at Eugene Ellis' home.
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