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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

7

Oelwein Relays Result Summary May 4 1968

Valley wins most events at Oelwein Relays with Valley High leading final team scores. Notable performances include Steven Woods 100 and 220 yard dashes, Robert Strong 75 yard dash and pole vault, Charles Schatt broad jump, and the 430 yard medley relay team. Final standings list Maquoketa and East Buchanan among top teams with West Central and West Union also placing.

Jesup Valler Central Tripeli Maquoketa East Buchanan Valley Steven Woods Robert Strong S. H Larry Wedo Charles Schatt Don Butikofer Fred Green Jerri Anderson Terry Wedo Medley Sr Jay de- Si Davie Woods Steven Words L. H Robert Aanes Arvin Appelman West Central Aly

May Meeting Notice for Sheehan Olson Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Post will hold its regular May meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday evening the 14th. Mrs. Wm. J. Nelson will present the post program Poppies and Memorials, with Mrs. Lyle Olson and Mrs. Roy Knight also noted. Included is a travel update: Mrs. Gordon Hoopman, Mrs. Streeter Shining, Christopher, Stuart, and Jennifer left for Rapid City South Dakota after a week visiting the mother Mrs. Franz Appelman and other relatives.

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Olson Post Legion Hall Wm. J. Nelson Lyle Olson Roy Knight National, News Gordon Hoopman

Baptism for John Jr and Janene Stanko vic

John Jr and Janene Stanko vic, children of Mr. and Mrs. John Stankovic, were baptized Sunday May 5 at 7 p.m. at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor Clarence Johnson. Sponsors for John Jr were Mr and Mrs John C Halverson and for Janene Mr and Mrs Joseph Olson. A lunch followed at the Stankovic home with Pastor Johnson, sponsors, and local guests from Clermont West Union Oelwein and Cedar Rapids communities.

John, Jr Janene Stankovic John Stankovic West Clermont Lutheran Church Clarence Johnson John C. Halverson Janene Joseph O Olson Joseph Olson Millard Olson Charles Venard Clermont Bob Amdahl Kenny Connie West Union William Grover Oelwein Vernon Ames Denice Brendt Cedar Rapids

Infant Baptized Sunday Morning at West Clermont Lutheran

Jamiel Scott Anderson, infant son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Anderson, was baptized at the morning service at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Mrs Herbert Frederick of St Paul and Daniell Theis. After the service, a dinner and open house honored the infant with guests including Pastor Clarence Johnson family and relatives from St Paul.

Jamiel Scott Anderson Douglas Anderson West Clermont Lutheran Church Herbert Frederick St. Paul Daniell Theis

Confirmation Services Held at Fayette Church

Attendees at the Methodist Church in Fayette included Wii and Mrs. Lyle Agnes Debbie and Robert Lloyd Agnes and Mrs. Amy Hovland with Dr. Truman Carl presiding. Paul Agnes, youngest son of Earl and Mrs. Agnes, belonged to the confirmation class. Earl and Mrs. Aanes hosted a post service dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gass of West Union and Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell of Fayette.

Wii Lyle Agnes Debbie Robert Lloyd Agnes Amy Hovland Methodist Church Fayette Truman Carl Paul Agnes Earl Agnes Earl Aanes LeRoy Gass West Union David Mitchell

ALCW Spring Conference at Luther College

The ALCW Decorah Conference met at Luther College Field House on April 29. East Clermont Lutheran Church members in attendance included Mrs. Wm Bacon Mrs. Arthur Helgerson Mrs. Clarence Amundson Mr Harald Doerring Mrs. Elmer Larson Mrs. Oliver Larson Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus Mrs. Roger Amundson Mrs. Bernice Hanson Mrs. Alvin Ernck yan Mrs. Merrill Gunderson and Randine Hansen. Almey Amundson was re elected president of the Devorah Conference for five more years.

ALCW Luther College Decorah Field House East Clermont Lutheran Church Wm. Bacon Arthur Helgerson Clarence Amundson Harald Doerring Elmer Larson Oliver Larson Kenneth Blockhus Roger Amundson Berrare Hanson Alvin Erickyan Merrill Gunderson Randine Hansen Almey Amundson Devorah

Shechin Olson Post to Hold Regular Legion Meeting

The Shechin Olson Post of the American Legion will meet at the Legion hall on Monday evening May 13. Preparations for Memorial Day Services will be completed and a good attendance is anticipated as they prepare to honor those who died in service. Flags will fly at half staff until noon as mourning for war dead, then at full staff from noon to sunset to honor a living nation.

Shechin Olson American Legion Legion Hall

Mothers Day Tea Held By Junior American Legion Auxiliary

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting Thursday at 4 oclock at the Legion hall. This annual Mothers Day Tea will honor mothers with a special program and meeting, noting a date change.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Girl Scouts Meet At West Clermont Church

The Girl Scouts held their regular meeting at West Clermont Lutheran Church Monday after school. Two new members, Jacky and Jennifer Helgerson, joined a group of 23 present. They made Mothers Day gifts using a Daisy Card with petals representing a job to be done for mother. Scribe Romona Benson.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Jacky Jennifer Helgerson Mother Scribe Romona Benson

East Clermont Lutheran Women Meet May 2 At Church

East Clermont Lutheran Church Women met May 2. Hostesses were Mrs. Blockhus Speece Reierson Olson Taylor. Devotions by Pastor Johnson. Reports from Decorah conference. Blockhus elected Iowa district convention delegate for June 25 26 at Waverly. A $50 pledge to Iowa District Convention proposed. Clothing sent to New Guinea project 26 pounds. Layette project to start. Soap and religious materials being collected. Aase Haugen Homes report given. Coffee and cookies to be served May 19 after noon. Honorary members named. Norwegian reading by Mrs. Blockhus. Bible study on Psalms with Moody. Hymn God Calling Yet. Birthday offerings by several members.

East Clermont Luth East Clermont M. J. Blockhus Our Moody Justin Baker Orville Berg Norris Reierson Merrill Gunderson

West Clermont ALCW Meeting At Church May Day

West Clermont ALCW met at the church on Wednesday afternoon May 1 with Mrs. LaVerne Swenson presiding. Rebecca Circle hosted and several members assisted in the kitchen. Reports were read and filed including secretary treasurer and stewardship. A spring conference report from Decorah was shared and a rummage sale is set for Saturday May 4.

West Clermont ALCW Rebecca Circle Mdms Clarence Kittelson LaVerne Hyde Harry Gunderson Henry Amundson Lena Anderson Wm. Burrow Aubrey Guyer Lyle Guyer Tnelmer Helgerson Ruth Larson Glen Nygaard Tilmer Thompson LaVerne Swenson Johnson Roger Berg Roy Tatra Allen Grimes Decorah Clarence Littleson Raymond Erbardt

Arbor Day Program by 6th Grade Club

The Larrabee 6th Grade Club held an Arbor Day program and tree planting honoring Miss Catherine Blaus on a Tuesday afternoon in April. The planting was done by a committee including John Nittelson Robert Schott Terry Cummings Kenneth Upton Kevin Amundson and Jerry Schott.

Larrabee Anudrews Catherine Blaus Caren Jo Amundson Faye ‘Finnegan Joyce Killmer Julie Becker Susan Amundson America Larrabee Peterson

Hospital News Millard Larson Released from Palmer Memorial

Mrs. Millard Larson was released from Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union after a 12 day surgical stay. She plans to resume teaching duties at the start of next week.

Millard Larson Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

Weekend Visit Highlights Mother's Day Tribute at UNI

Mrs Gordon Hoopman visited Cedar Falls to spend time with her daughter Karen a University of Northern Iowa student. The university honored mothers of students during the weekend. Dale Hoopman from Greenfield also joined his mother and sister for the occasion.

Gordon Hoopman Cedar Falls Karen University of Northern Iowa Dale Hoopman Greenfield

St. Peter's Catholic Church Mass and CCD Schedule

St. Peter's Catholic Church presents Mass Sundays at 10 am and 7:15 am on Holydays and 7:15 am on weekdays. Confessions are at 4 pm and 8 pm Saturdays. CCD classes for high school meet at 7 pm on Wednesdays.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Clermont Lutheran Parish May Activities Schedule

East Clermont and West Clermont host Thursday Circle and Bible Study on May 9 and 10 with several confirmations lined up May 12 and 14. Sunday worship, Sunday School, and Sr. Choir practice are listed, plus circle meetings led by Emma Larson and others. A correction notes Pastor Clarence Johnson omitted from last week’s Jane Anderson scholarship list. Mrs Harris Kjosa hospitalized at Palmer Memorial Hospital, West Union.

Clermont Lutheran Parish East Clermont Jo Amundson Clara Amundson West Clermont iFriday Luther League Mary Circle Emma Larson Martha Wm. Wede Naomi Nels Gilbert Rebecca Circle Harry Gunderson Ruth Don Cowell Clarence Johnson Farm Bureau Jane Anderson Harris Kjosa Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

Honored at Kitchen Shower for Diane Clark

Diane Clark was honored at a kitchen shower Monday evening at Patuline Amundson home. Assisting hostesses were Diane James Patty Gunderson Janet Amundson LuAnn Walvatne Jeanne Metzger and Jane Anderson. Guests included Mrs Merle Clark Susan Torkelson Wanda Lembke Melissa Moore Diane Hanson Charlan Butikofer Linda Gardner Brenda Steffans Jacky Schori Janice Corbin Janice Wolff Sonja Krosa Gayle Kleppe and Jeanene Clark. Noted absentees were Sheila Barker Elsie Hanson Cindy Schmitt and Donna Frieden.

Diane Clark Patuline Amundson Diane James Patty Gunderson Janet. Amundson LuAnn Walvatne Jeanne Metzger Jane Anderson Merle Clark Susan Torkelson Wanda Lembke Melissa Moore Diane Hanson Charlan Butikofer Linda Gardner Brenda Steffans Jacky Schori Janice Corbin Janice Wolff Sonja Krosa Gayle Kleppe Jeanene Clark Sheila Barker Elsie Hanson Cindy Schmitt Donna Frieden

Ladies Birthday Bridge Club Dinner Hosts & Winners

Mrs. Louis T. Olson hosted the Ladies Birthday Bridge Club on Thursday evening honoring Mrs. M. H. Moore. A 6:30 dinner preceded bridge at two tables. Guests were Mrs. Streeter Shining of Rapid City South Dakota and Mrs. Willet Miller. Miller won high score and Moore was second.

Ladies’ Birthday Bridge Club Louis T. Olson M. H. Moore

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Mgr Lynn Smith David Butikofer Terry Wede Jay de Sart Steve Woods David Woods Russel Medberry Galen Mack Jerry Anderson Kim Dunmermuth Jim Seitz Pred Green Mike Schori Mike Cline Randy Clark Etout Valley Diah Wuken Wid Valley Fieet Cur Valley High Derry Leonhart Dave Metzger John Roethlisberger Phil Ruckdasher John Leonhart Dave Roberts Tom Cummings Mike Cooley Charles Schneider Don Sanderson Dave Gilson Frank Baldwin Farmers Savings Bank Iowa Clermont Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sth William Nelson, Jr Grinnell Mutual Insurance Grinnell Mutual Karl Miller Clermont Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Galsfall, Lowa Phe IBC Truman Cooperative Clermont
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