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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

7

Junior Auxiliaries Host Mother's Tea At Legion Hall

The junior girls of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Mother's Day tea and program at the Legion hall on Saturday afternoon for about 40 guests including mothers and Gold Star members. Organizer Mrs. Olson Loftsgard led a carnation greeting as daughters entered. The program featured Welcome Mothers by Patty Mitts and Anita Skelton, vocal duets, poems, solos, and readings by several girls, with Mrs. Loftsgard assisting and Carol Swenson absent as junior chair.

American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Legion Hall Louis ©Son Theodore Loftsgard Franz Appelman L'Myra Anderson Carolyn Follett Olson Jackie Junanne Bakewell Coral Linda Luchsinger Bonnie Swenson Roberta Palmer LiMyra Anderson Karen Hoopman Cornet Margie Swenson Mother Joyce Larson D’ana Cline Debbie DeSart D'Ana Cline Kathy Meier Marilyn Paulson Mother Love Joyce Appelman Carol Swenson

Tre Ore Junior Study Club Holds Year End Meeting

The Tre Ore Junior Club gathered for its last regular meeting of the year on Monday evening May 4. Fifteen members answered roll call exchanging flower seeds or plant slips. Gifts were sent to the adopted son at Woodward Hospital. A May writing plan was assigned, and an in depth Home Garden discussion featured members Gordon Lands gard, Clarence Amundson and John Moen. The outgoing president Millard Nelson Jr. expressed thanks for a successful year.

Tre Ore Dean Loftsgard Richard Osterhus John Moen Woodward Hospital Loftsgard Leo. Woods Gordon Landsgard Clarence Amundson Millard Nelson Jr

Scouts to Hold Bicycle Safety Check

In cooperation with the National Safety Council and Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post No 51 and Troop 91 of Clermont a bicycle safety check is planned for Saturday May 17 at 9:00 am behind the high school. All boys and girls desiring a safety check and scotchlight on rear fenders should attend. Safety check aims to promote safer summer bicycle riding as Mrs Roy Swenson presided at the tea table.

National Safety Council Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post No. 51 Troop 91 Clermont

Rainbow Installation Honors Joyce Larson in West Union

Joyce Larson was installed worthy adviser of the West Union Rainbow Assembly in an open ceremony on Sunday afternoon May 11. Archibald Sowden and Mrs Meyer provided a half hour concert as installing officers led a large cast of community and family members through the service. The event featured music, floral decor, and a procession of Rainbow girls, with Joyce receiving the crown from her sister and a white gavel from her niece. The ceremony highlighted Joyces guiding lights including her Bible, parents, minister, and superintendent, followed by tributes to retiring worthy advisor Shirley Ash and a tea with lavender decor and floral arrangements.

Joyce Larson M. C. Larson Clermont West Union Rainbow Assembly Archibald Sowden Robert Wade Cedar Falls Leo Orth Elgin Saral Westerfield Sara Karen Herschinger Janie Winkler Sandra Hanson Janet Scott West Union Marcia Gary Vogel St. Paul Joyce Meyer Debra Orth Rebecca Brooks Charity Hope Linda Olson Sara Westerfield Nature Sandra Quandt Immortality Fidelity Nancy Entwistle Confidential Observer Janet Entwistle Service Linda Martin Outer Observer Dietra Woodson Joy ‘Garvin Nancy Johnson Linds Tieg Pat ‘Karbon Shirley Ash All Rainbow Girls Gerald Ukena West ‘Union M. H. Moore Laird Cline David Appelman Andine Vasby Bertha Easter Paul ‘Zurbriggen Linus Putz West Charla Ukena Becky Larson Cathryn Crowe Keith Granger Sidney Crowe Stephanie Schatz Armand Brooks M.E. Broughton Signa John

Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal Schedule

Rev Paul A Clark presides as parish lists May events including bishop's committee and teachers meetings. Rogation Sunday May 11 features Holy Communion offering presentation and field procession followed by a picnic. Diocesan convention May 12 to 14 at Spirit Lake with subsequent Whitsunday services and morning prayers.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Rev Paul A. Clark Laird Cline Spirit Lake S&s Jack Dibble's Whitsunday

Gospel Message Church Service Notice West of Clermont

Gospel Message Church invites all to morning worship at 1045 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 7 00 p m located 3 miles west of Clermont on Highway 16 Lester Lease is pastor welcome message for locals and visitors alike

Clermont Lester Lease

St Peter's Church Mass Schedule Announcement

Rev. Clair Drummy, pastor, notes Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 10:00 with confessions before each. School day Mass at 11:20 with confessions Thursday and Friday at 11:00. When no school, an 8:00 chapel Mass is offered on that weekday.

St. Peter’s Church Rev Clair Drummy

Clermont Lutheran Parish Calendar and Events

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists May calendar events led by Pastor John D Kronlokken. Activities include West junior choir Ascension Day catechization classes East and West churches, combined confirmation sessions, Sunday services, church printing, parish Brotherhood, Mission Society, and catechization sessions with dates May 14 through May 22. Hostesses include Mrs Lawrence Guyer, John Shipton, Woodrow Hyde, and others.

West East Clermont Church East Church East West Mission Society Mdms Rence Guyer John Shipton Woodrow Hyde Jacob ‘Ames

Local women host event in Elgin Clermont West Union

Mrs W illard Ash of Elgin and Mrs Louie Olson of Clermont joined forces with a West Union group to prepare and serve the tea. The event highlighted community efforts and featured several neighbors contributing to the service.

West Union Willard Ash Elgin Louie Olson Clermont

Methodist Service Schedule Highlights May 18

The Methodist Church lists a worship service at 8 45 a m on Sunday May 18 with Union Sunday School at 10 00 am and a Baccalaureate service at Valley High School at 8 00 pm Pastor Donald T Caspers presiding and delivering messages.

Donald T. Caspers Union Valley High

Rogation Sunday Observed at Church of The Savior

Rogation Sunday observed May 11 at the Church of the Savior in Clermont with Decorah and Cresco Episcopal Churches taking part. Rev Paul Clark delivered a suitable sermon. A procession blessed fields seeds and animals at David Appelman farm followed by a picnic at Clermont city park. Rogation observances date to 470, asking God's favor for crops and livestock and reminding worshippers God gives the increase as Psalms 85:12 notes.

Church of the Savior Clermont Decorah Cresco Paul Clark David Appelman City Park

W S C S Officers Installed

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Clarence Tatra on May 5 with Mrs. LeRoy Durr as co host. Nineteen members and four guests attended. Rev Caspers installed the officers for the next year except recording secretary. President Mrs Bess Blake vice president Mrs Jack Bush treasurer Mrs Eugene Robison secretary of promotion Mrs Clifton Pringle missionary education and service Mrs David Jacobin Christian social relation Mrs LeRoy Durr spiritual life Mrs Elmer Easler literature and publication Mrs Ruth Starkey supply work Mrs Lester Luch singer. Mrs Gerald Gutcher led worship and the program on March of Mission Dollars.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Clarence Tatra LeRoy Durr Caspers Bess Blake Jack Bush Eugene Robison Clifton Pringle David Jacobin

Elsie Kobinger Visits Daughter’s Home Over Weekend

Mrs. Elsie Kobinger of Water loo spent the weekend with her daughter and husband the Wedo's at their Home.

Elsie Kobinger Waterloo Wim Wedo’s

Last Meeting for Study Club in Clermont

The Clermont Study Club held its final meeting at Mrs. Louis Olson's home on Tuesday afternoon April 29. Mrs. M. H. Moore chaired the program and reviewed the book Happy Land by Kantor. The Women's Service Club plans a May 20 gathering at Mrs. Wm. Burrow's home with other local hostesses.

Clermont Study Club Louis Olson M. H. Moore Happy Land Bby Kantor Women’s Service Club Wm. Burrow George Helschner Cena Nelson Clermont Norman Amundson Milton

Local Editor Named for Clermont Enterprise

Mrs Lyle Olson will serve as local editor of the Clermont Enterprise. Her appointment came late this week, requiring most work by telephone. Local news should be submitted by 4:00 p m each Tuesday. callers are asked to use telephone 89.

Lyle Olson Thas Clermont Enterprise

Card of Thanks and Local Thanks for Community Support

Mr and Mrs Gene Anderson of Denmark and Merle Anderson of West Union visited Thursday morning with Mrs Emma Anderson. CARD OF THANKS I thank Clermont businessmen for enabling me to win the $80 jackpot in the Saturday drawing. I appreciate it very much. Mrs Ewald Lyngaas.

Gene Anderson Denmark Merle Anderson West Union Emma Anderson Clermont Ewald Lyngaas

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