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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

8

West Clermont ALCW meets at college convention

The West Clermont ALCW general meeting held at the Decorah Conference College featured Naomi Wille Miller LeRoy Gess ty Gunderson Taleahoy Gams ba Rovian and Gussie A ting among attendees Pastor Mia Roy Tatro and Mrs. joined the event. Birthday offerings were given for James Jake Ames Donald Larson Hens Sandvold and Louise Bilden. The offering meditation was by Mrs. Alan Seabrooke with hymn What A Friend We Have In Jesus sung. Seabrooke introduced Charleen Quandt from Wa Verly’s childrens home who spoke on Foster Care and the Wa Verly home. The meeting closed with the Lords Prayer and Table Prayer. Nearby guests included Edmund Brons on Cody Darlene Postville visits and dinner guests at Nelson Probert and Leland Probert homes. additional Postville visitors joined the Prime family for supper.

Clermont ALCW Naomi Wille Miller LeRoy Gess Ty Gunderson Taleahoy Gams Ba Rovian Gussie A Mia Roy Tatro Now Decorah Conferg Ther College Les James Jake Ames Donald Larson Hens Sandvold Louise Bilden Alan Seabrooke Jesus Seabrooke Charleen Quandt Childrens Home Waverly

Missionary to Speak at East and West Lutheran Churches

Rev. Ivan Amman of the American Lutheran Church will preach at West Clermont Lutheran at 8:30 a.m. and East Clermont at 11 a.m. Sunday May 17, followed by a picnic dinner at noon and 1:45 p.m. He will show native articles and films from New Guinea where he has served since 1954, with plans to return to the Madang area in August.

Ivan Amman American Lutheran Church New Guinea West Clermont Lutheran Church East Clermont Lutheran Church East Clermont Missinary Amman Amman Greeley, Colo Bethune

Airport News Highlights Local Flight To Omaha Visit

Clarence Kittigson flew Mrs. H L Heying and Terry of West Union to Omaha Nebraska to see their son and brother in the hospital. Thursday also featured Mr Kitason and Terry Heying flying to Cedar Rapids on business.

Clarence Kittigson H. L. Heying Terry West Union Omaha Nebr Gitenean Kitason Terry Heying Cedar Rapids

Bridge Club at Carlin Home Session Led by Esther Carlin

A Carlin based bridge gathering led by Esther Carlin features a home club setting with players assembling for a social game. The report notes a point tally and casual competition as participants enjoy a relaxed afternoon of strategic play.

Bridge Club Carlin

Palmers Tour Europe Amid Business and Pleasure

Touring Europe and Mrs. Lloyd Palmer of Elmhurst Ti spend three weeks in Europe for pleasure and a business trip visiting Frankfurt Rome and London. Mr Palmer is a chemical plant salesman from Tonis formerly of Postville and Mrs Palmer is daughter of Mr and Mrs Enoch Kork.

Lloyd Palmer Elmhurst Europe Frankfort Rome London Mr. Palmer Tinois Postville Palmer Enoch Kork

Decorah Conference ALCW Held At Luther College 1984

The 4th annual Decorah Conference of the ALCW met at Luther College on April 27 1984. Sessions opened with 9 30 to 10 15 registration and a Prelude by Mrs George Frieden. Keynote devotions by Pastor Roger Peterson followed by welcomes from Mrs Rowse Peterson and others. Delegates numbered 108 with officers installed and offerings totaling 1007.06. Afternoon sessions featured music from East Clermont with Dr D Farwell addressing, district greetings, and installation of officers including Mrs Abner Hendersonson and Mrs Carl Nystrom. Fellowship hour hosted by East Clermont welcomed about 400 guests.

Luther College George Frieden Roger Peterson Rowse Peterson Lloyd Bakken Otmar ‘Bruns Clermont Asser Butt Lovaas Ie Lovaas Lather College Any Ding Union Frieden D. Farwell Arnold Johnson Story City Almer Amundson Pennaigent E. O. Banson Waterville East Clermont Edna Hong Northfield James Henderson Abner Henderickson Carl Nystrom Mervin Reterson

Gold Bond Stamp Winners in Local Pageant

A clipped OCR item notes Gold Bond Stamp winners and a free gift promotion featuring statues or trophies. Names are unclear, but the text references Mrs. Doldres and a local map burrow. Readable fragments suggest a promotional drawing or giveaway event tied to Gold Bond Stamps.

Hospitalized and discharged notices from Postville area

Hospitalized Dick Griebenow was admitted Sunday evening at Post View Hospital as a medical case. Albert Olson has returned home from Postville Community Hospital after several weeks. Oscar Thompson was taken to Postville Hospital Tuesday evening and had major surgery Friday morning. Gift items for graduates available at Klingman's Clothes Shop.

Dick Griebenow Postview Hospital Albert Olson Postville Community Hospital Oscar Thompson Postville Hospital

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. nm Ke s home. The group opened with the Flag ceremony and reports were given by committee chairs on rural urban tea safety agricultural interest and world understanding. Music and recreation chair led a Spirit Song as the meeting closed with plans for an organizational team in the fall. no summer meetings.

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Nm Ke Aht Stemibers Millard Ne Jr Bureau Laird Cline Jack McNeil LaVerne Swenson World Understanding Ehm Archie Schroeder Keith Kerr

Reverend Currier to Attend Military Chaplains Convention

The Rev Thea Currier, pastor of St Peter's Parish, will attend the annual convention of the Military Chaplains Association of the United States in May. Details are limited in the readable text.

Thea ‘. Currier St. Peter’a The Military Chaplains Assn of United ‘States Ologiens

New Address List Mentioned In Sunday Guests

The notice lists numerous guests visiting several families over the weekend across towns including Lackland Ran aL Fredericksburg West Union Albert Lea and New Albia. Host families include the Olson Larson Kerr Perry Busse Schweinerus Wilbur Jellings Seabrooke Sawyer and Mork with relatives from nearby areas attending Mother’s Day meals and gatherings.

Ran al Quinton Olson al Wilbur West Union Clarence Jellings Albert ‘Lea Minn Henry Schweinerus Alan Seabrooke Jil Timmy Wayne Sawyer Robin and Scott New Albia Kenneth Mork

Mail Box Improvement Week Timely Farm Advice

May 18 to 23 marks Mail Box Improvement Week. The condition of your mailbox reflects farming practices and post office standards. Keep it painted rust free solidly set and protected from the elements with clear visibility for postal delivery.

U. S. Post Office Dept

Bucks Draw Five Winners in Saturday Drawing

The Saturday drawing awarded bucks to four participants: Joe Baker received 70 dollars, Verni Brandt 10 dollars, Dennis Rear 10 dollars, and Mrs. Tip Bilden 10 dollars. Mrs Bilden was absent to claim her prize.

Bary Joe Baker Verni Brandt Tip Bilden Dennis Rear Bilden

W S C S Meeting With Mrs Collins in Clermont

The Clermont W S C S met Monday evening May 4 at the home of Mrs LeeRoy Collins. Mrs Emil Schneider led the program with “The Sea of Giving” and pledge service. Officers for the coming year were named including president Mrs M H Moore and secretary Mrs Gerald Gutcher.

Clermont W.S.C.S LeeRoy Collins Emil Schneider Hess Blake M. H. Moore Dean Schneider Gerald Gutcher Seaslatione Ie Lester Luchsinger Clifton Pringle Clarence Tatro Christian Salaido Emil Jess Blake Lucian Appelman Byron Yauslin Oelwein Bess Blake Clifton Preagie Lester Luchted

St Ann's Circle Meets at Agnes Kneeland Home

St Ann's Circle gathered at Agnes Kneeland's residence on Monday May 4 at 8 pm. President absent. Mrs George V Larson presided. Mrs Elsie Tru de reviewed the Manual of the Parish Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Scripture from the Witness omitted. Psalms and Hymns of praise used. Members to notify hostess if unable to attend July meetings.

St. Ann’s Circle Agnes Kneeland George V. Larson Elsie Trude Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Wis

Franklin Olson Home Damaged by Tornado

Mr and Mrs Louis Olson spent Friday in Waterloo at the Franklin Olson home which lay in the tornado path that swept Waterloo Thursday night. Debris from the roof injured windows on the west side and damaged siding and roof. A large section of roof was deposited on the lawn near the house. neighboring homes suffered more extensive damage.

Louis Olson Waterloo Franklin Olson Franklins

Methodfase match Pastor Lee Roy Collins Worship Service

The notice records a worship service led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins at 8 43 a m on Sunday May 17 with MYF meeting at 7 30 p m and again at 6 (text partially garbled) seeking readers for event time details.

Lee Roy Collins MYF Pami Ic Myf

West Clermont-2 TRE Lutherans Junior Group Meeting

The West Clermont Junior Lutherans met Wednesday at the church with 9 in Grades 3 and 4, 11 in Grades 5 and 6, and 6 in Grades 7 and 8. Prayers, readings, and lessons covered Brazil, New Guinea, Labrador Mission, and Pioneering in New Guinea. A note thanks merchants in Clermont for $70 received Saturday night.

West Clermont Rebecca Palmer Nancy Olson Sonja Paulson Zuzuland Jesus Nune Dimitis Roger Peterson Tom Scrap Staat Per Brazil Lyle Gunderson William Nelson Jr New Guinea Clarence Kittleson Lee Palmer Labrador

West Clermont Luther Bible School opens with mixed daily hours

The West Clermont Luther Bible School starts Tuesday May 26 with sessions 8:30 to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Additional days run 4:30 am to 11:30 am. The term ends Friday with exercises and a noon picnic. Teachers include Mrs. Griebenow, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Cowell, Mrs. Shipton, Mrs. Olson, and Miss Vasby covering pre-school to 8th grade.

West Clermont Lutheran Bible School Leo Griebenow Elmer Olson James Anderson Don Cowell Lenora Shipton Louis S. Olson Andine Vasby

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