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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
7
Fragments describe St Peter's Catholic Church Sundays with liturgy and confessions. Mentions include a Saturday service, music, and a potentially voiced schedule between robed ministers and parishioners. The text is unclear but references liturgical events and religious observances.
Parish notices list May activities at Clermont Lutheran and Bethel with Bible studies services and group meetings. Includes May 4 confirmation grade event, May 10 hymn hear, and May 1 Bible study details with referenced locations and participants.
Historical Society names new committees amid efforts to expand local archival work and public outreach. The appointment list highlights key figures and planned projects across culture, education, and preservation, signaling a broader community engagement initiative.
Fragmentary text lists several names including Ray Vlad Richard and Laver Lambert with unclear roles plus mentions Ames Decorah and Gene Svebukkens. The passage reads like a damaged social or dining note with no clear event or date and few cohesive facts.
Fragment from a local girls group report notes a Girl Scout meeting, badge work, a day camp week by May 2, and a 2 p.m. event time. It mentions a special Legion meeting, dinner guests, and individuals J Olson and Jeanne as attendees.
A detailed account of the Claussen Thies wedding at Anibe Catholic Church on a Saturday in March. The ceremony featured the bride Anita Claussen and groom James Clausen with Joseph Devlin performing the rites. Attendants included Mrs. Dink Richter as organist and a reception with a four tier cake. Guests from Clermont Exira and neighboring towns attended. The couple will reside at Fort Monmouth where the groom is stationed.
Word reached last week of the death of V A Seese of Mount Clemens Michigan husband of Adelside Shipton Seese. He was employed by General Motors for years before retirement and died Wednesday at age 72 after a brief illness. Survived by his wife a son Eugene two granddaughters and one great grandson. Burial at Mt Clemens.
Saturday night drawings listed four Bucks winners with amounts from 10 to 100 dollars, noting present status for two recipients. Next Saturday May 13 a Sibd prize of 40 dollars and 10 dollars will be drawn. Also reports include council minutes approving bills, a beer permit for Clermont Cafe, and town lighting for a new Highway 18 sign.
Third grade pupils created crayon clothing pictures and used a planetarium to study the sun and planets. Mrs Minger gave each student a book about the planets and the class visited the library. A bulletin board displays recent papers and the class learned about keeping America beautiful.
Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and Lauri visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Emma Anderson in a social call.
The U S Senate confirmed John C. Halverson as postmaster of Clermont after a nomination by President Johnson about a month earlier. The official appointment clears the way for local postal operations to continue under new leadership.
Mr and Mrs Donaldy Steffens are the parents of a son born May 9 at Postville Community Hospital. He has one sister and three brothers. Grandparents are Bill Steffens of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Walter Quandh of Decorah.
The West Clermont ALCW hosts a church gathering with Mela Floyd Bergeson and several members listed. A rummage sale is planned in the area with details and attendees including Deane Keanp, Baker, and Mrs Liede Gietersis among others at the Club Saturday dinner.
A Riverside gathering awarded a door prize to VW Lavilla Rowhad. The piece notes entertainment by attendees and mentions Emma Oing Wie, Richard Wie, Mrs son, Mrs John Vaustin, and Myatt Wart Front. The text references a June home event and a seat allocation at a social venue.
The Shee van Olson Post No 378 held its regular meeting on Monday evening starting with a deer stew supper at 7 30 pm. The Legion prepared the stew and votes were taken on a fundraiser portion for the post.
A sine cere thanks to friends and relatives for cards flowers calls and visits during hospitalization. The note from Syore Ble Millard Rear dep thanks all who sent cards and flowers and mentions Dr Kiesau and a hospital visit. Names and places are garbled in the OCR but convey appreciation and support from the writer and family.
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