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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1962
Page
7
The Methodist Church announces a Sunday worship at 8 45 a m with Pastor Caspers leading the service. The event lists Caspers as pastor and notes worship time on May 13.
Norman Erickson of Cedar Springs was re-elected president of the Iowa Postal History Society at the group’s year end meeting in Des Moines held with the Federation of Iowa Stamp Clubs annual meeting. Mrs Evelyn Olson visited Kanawha for a few days with her sister and family Bud.
Dr Donald R Murphy traces chiropractic origins to ancient Egyptians and Greek physicians, credits D D Palmer with founding modern practice in 1896, and explains how spinal nerve constriction from joint deviations affects nerves. He cites X-ray proof and notes four years of professional training and supportive Chiropractic Research Bureau statistics.
Mrs Mary Burke died at St Josephs Mercy Hospital Dubuque after illness and a life long parishioner of St Peters Clermont. Funeral held May 4 at St Peters Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Sullivan officiating. Burial at St Peters cemetery. She was survived by relatives and was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary Society National Council of Catholic Women American Legion Auxiliary. Burial followed her death on April 30.
The regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 will be held Monday evening May 14 at the Legion hall. Also notes of social visits include Mr and Mrs Max Lehman hosting the Gorgas family in Waterloo over the weekend and other local guests. Remember Mother this Sunday with attire from Klingman’s.
The East Clermont ALCW meeting was called to order May 3 by president Mrs. Almer Amundson with hostesses Mesdames Schneider Berg Olson Baker and Olson. Devotions cited 1 Corinthians 15. Reports read and approved. Birthdays listed for the month. Card sent to Mrs. Paul C. Johnson in Japan. A film was shown and reports on Madagascar and a Decorah convention were shared. The meeting closed with prayers and songs.
Sincere thanks go to relatives and friends who sent cards letters gifts and flowers while I was a patient at Scholtz Hospital and Pal mer Memorial Hospital. Appreciation for visits food and help at home after returning is gratefully noted by Mrs Theo Loftsgard and Mrs Knute Solheim.
Channel catfish of five pounds or more dominate catches before June. After June anglers see smaller fish. best bait includes nightcrawlers entrails and chunks of other fish. Use large gobbets, not single worms, and fish in deep, turbid water near snags and cut banks where fish feed.
Stamp winners last week included Ewald Lyngags Verni Engle George Cook Alfred Nord hus and Mary Kay Marvin. In the special drawing held Saturday evening the prizes were hair dryer a king size bed TV trays a bathroom scale an ironing board and various winners such as Mrs Ames Olson and Mrs Woe Wander.
West Jr. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. Parish Youth Choir Thursday 7:30 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday 9 a.m. West Church. Sunday May 13 Third after Easter 9:30 a.m. West Morning Service and Sunday School 11 a.m. East Morning Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 7:30 p.m. East family night A sound film is part of the program Families urged to bring cookies or sandwiches.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs Herman Schupbach James Schlee and Lewis Butikofer families Mrs Geo Schupbach Sharon and Bob Beulah Lubke and Ruth Starkey called from La Habra California where they spent the winter in the Bush family home.
The Clermont Comets met April 28 at Brenda Steffens home with roll call sharing favorite April Fools jokes. Members filled project enrollment reports and planned a roller skating party for May 9 at Art's Roller Rink. Lunch was served by the hostess.
The West Clermont ALCW met on May 2 with hostesses listed and members present. The group opened with a hymn and devotions, read a sewing project letter, and heard a treasurer report on a pre Easter bake sale. They voted to order 50 chairs, collected Gold Bond and Tall Corn stamps, set May 1 8:30 am for spring church cleaning, and planned bringing cleaning equipment. Mrs Vernon Anderson led a Bible study titled Christ is our Light when days are dark, with convention reports by Mrs Elmer Olson and Miss Andine Vasby. The society expressed gratitude to Earl Kloster for a donated lecture and noted birthday offerings by Mya, William Burrow, and Mrs Aubrey Guyer.
Neighbors and friends gathered Saturday at Mrs. Elsie Trudo's home for a farewell party. A gift was given and lunch served as they visited. She leaves Monday from Marion to El Monte California to stay with her son Gene and family then visit Dick in Los Gatos California.
The evening group of the All Cc W met at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Thursday May 3. Mrs. Kenneth Amundson and Mrs. Orlan Tague led a program titled Christ is our Light When Days Are Dark. Nursery discussed and babysitters assigned. Hosts were Mrs. Geo. O. Larson and Mrs. Clarence Buckdasher. The group prepared for the rummage sale held Friday.
Klingman’s suggests a new duster skirt blouse lingerie hosiery handkerchiefs and house slippers for Mother’s Day. Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson attended Esther Meyer and Valdean Engelhart’s wedding Saturday at the Lutheran Church in Farmersburg. Their granddaughter Dawn Gunderson was a flower girl.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met April 30 at Bettys Cafe for lunch. Mrs Alfred Haechler hosted the business session with co-hostesses Mrs Dennis Bear and Mrs Glen Nims. Nineteen members answered roll call and gifts were given to Evelyn Olson and Mrs Clifton Pringle. Prizes went to Mrs Clifton Pringle and Mrs Floyd Bergeson.
Albert Matt drew 200 dollars on Saturday evening but was absent from participating stores. Lyle Aanes drew 80 dollars and was also not present. Next week's drawing will offer 200 dollars and a second prize of 120 dollars.
Mrs Bess Blake hosted the Clermont Ladies Bridge Club for a 6:30 dinner on Thursday May 3 with guest Mrs Al Baéch ler. High score honors went to Mrs Gordon Hoopman followed by Mrs Burkard Riegel Mrs Karl Miller and Mrs Hugo Hackmann. West Union guests attended Mothers Day events at State College Cedar Falls with daughters Clarissa Miller and Rachel Hackmann students at the college.
The Town and Country club met Thursday evening April 28 at Mrs. Leon Hansen's home. Twelve members and one guest attended. President Mrs. Gordon Hoopman displayed a citation for community improvement awarded for raising funds toward a new band shelter. The program featured a vocal solo by Mrs. Russell Goodsell and reviews of Kate Smith's book and the Clubwoman by Mrs. Willet Miller and Mrs. Robert Burrow, followed by lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matt welcomed a daughter named Natasha Naomi at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union on May 2. The baby weighed seven pounds and has a brother and sister named David and Julianne. Grandparents are Arthur Matt and Merlin Cook with the mother in the hospital. The other grandparents reside in Elkader.
Saint Peter's Church lists Fr Joseph Sullivan as pastor with Sunday masses at 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The notice confirms the service times and church leadership for parishioners.
The St Ann's Circle held its regular meeting at Mrs Dale Schissel's home on Thursday evening May 1. After the business session Mary Murphy delivered her original radio speech The Simple Truth. Mission work followed and lunch was served.
A large Elgin sale notice promotes hundreds of Mothers Day items at Moore's 5 and 10, highlighting affordable gifts and promotions for shoppers seeking quick bargains.
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