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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1963

Page

7

Clermont man initiated into Des Moines Phi Theta Pi chapter

Lyle and Larson of Clermont were formally initiated into the Des Moines Alumni Chapter of the Phi Theta Pi International Honorary Commerce Fraternity. The May 1 ceremony followed a banquet in the American Room of the AIB building. Guest speaker was Mike Nacaro, author of Short Cut to Eternity.

Lyle; Larson Clermont Des Moines Phi Theta Pi International Honorary Commerce Fraternity AIB Mike Nacaro Eternit Ivatensus Lyle

Olson Hosts 16th Birthday Party in April Bashter Theme

Mr. and Mrs. James Olson hosted a 16th birthday celebration on April 28 with dinner. Attending were guests including Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Anna Waivaine, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelson and family of Oelwein, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Reisen, Joyce Janson, Patty Lehman, and Elgin.

James Olson Bashter Nelson Anna Waivaine Henry Nelson Oelwein Enoch Reisen Joyce Janson Patty Lehman Elgin

Local drawing yields $80 to Tillman Thompson

Saturday evening a drawing award went to Tillman Thompson for 80 dollars. Des Moines resident Bill Swenson joined Cedar Falls residents Mary Kay Marvin Jeffrey and Elizabeth for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Carman Ewenson who hosted Leo Woods as dinner guests over Bhathers Day.

Bill Swenson Des Moines Mary Kay Marvin Jeffrey Elizabeth Cedar Falls Sweekend Carman Ewenson Bhathers Leo Woods

Clermont breeder joins American Breeders Service network

Orlan Tague of Clermont becomes affiliated with American Breeders Service as an authorized livestock breeder for Turkey Valley Proved Sire Service. ABS data cite a national 60-90 day nonreturn rate around 72 percent with semen stored at 320 degrees. Tague will offer dairy and beef semen from 14 major birds and operate from home, continuing his prior service. Phone 423-5289.

Orlan Tague Clermont American Breeders Service Turkey Valley ABS Chicago Tih Technics Training School Frigerators

St Ann’s Circle Meeting Includes Missions Talk and Poems

St. Ann’s Circle met at Miss Agnes Kneepes home Tuesday evening for a brief business session led by Mrs. Burkard Riegel who spoke on Foreign Missions and read two Mothers Day poems. Lunch was served by the hostess as numerous local families and relatives visited, including the Seabrookes, Wengers, Tatro family, Appelman, and Sacob, among others. A long list of guests from Cedar Rapids to West Union visited relatives in the area over the weekend and Mothers Day celebrations were noted at several homes.

St. Ann’s Agnes Kneepes Burkard Riegel Alan Seabrooke Jill Timothy A. M. Seabrooke Cedar Rapids Lester Wenger Dianne Lena Wenger Robert Barrett Waukon Roy Tatro Mary Tatro Lucian Appelman Floyd Whitford West Union Wesley Miller McGregor Kathryn Vaughn Marquette Miller A.B.’ Sacob Jay John Yauslin Ruth Larson Len Simek Louise Miller Durant Postville Pee ‘Thornton Henry [Thorn Pat St. John’s Lutheran Atch Thornton Gitcher Charles PeSotel Monona Earl Clarks Grove Minnie Christine Rakishol Traverse City Truman

Lyle Larson Completes Business Course and Accepts Des Moines Job

Clermont resident Lyle Larson recently completed the sales accounting and business management course at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Larson and a Valley High School graduate who has accepted a position with Schmidt and Henry Furniture Co in Des Moines.

Lyle Larson Clermont American Institute of Business Des Moines Lyle George Larson Valley High School Schmidt and Henry Furniture Co

Tre Ore Study Club May Meeting Report

The Tre Ore Study Club met at Mrs Kenneth Amundson's home on Monday May 6 with seventeen members present. The group discussed a June outing and reported on Mother-Daughter Tea and Style Show set for May 18. Gary Gilson presented Federation News and barbequing tips while Leo Woods spoke on mental health before the meeting closed with the Club Collect.

Tree Ore Study Club Leo Woods

Birth Announcement for Thomas Albert Matt

Mr and Mrs Albert Matt announce the birth of a son at Palmer Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 7. The baby weighs 8 pounds 2 ounces and is named Thomas Albert. He has a brother named Steven. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Matt and Mr and Mrs Anton Steinlage of St Lucas.

Albert Matt Palmer Memorial Hospital Thomas Albert Steven Arthur Matt Anton Steinlage St. Lucas

Infant Baptism Held at Peters Catholic Church

Infant Thomas Albert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wepes, received baptism Sunday morning at Peters Catholic Church in Clermont with Rev. Joseph Hsu officiating. Sponsors Ralph Matt and Mrs. John Bouski attended, along with Albert latt’s guests and families. grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matt and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Steinlage of St. Lucas also present.

Thomas Albert Wepes Alot Matt Peters Catholic Church Clermont Joseph Hsu Ralph Matt John Bouski

Lutheran Bible School Notice at West Clermont Church

The West Clermont Lutheran Church will hold Daily Vacation Bible School from Monday morning May 27 to Friday June 7, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The notice lists local residents and guests connected to the event and related family visits and celebrations around Mother's Day and the Durschers' wedding anniversary.

West Clermont

Woodland Study Club Meets for Recipe Exchange

Woodland Study Club held a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Swenson. Members exchanged favorite recipes as devotions opened the program. Readings included A little flag for Mother and two articles by Mrs Amy Hovi and Mrs Er Contests featured wins by Mrs Harry Gunderson Mrs Paul Humphrey Mrs Raymond Erhardt and Mrs Roy Swenson. Birthday song honored Mrs Clarence Larson and Mrs Wallen arrow. Paul Humphrey presented a picture slide on Saigon Vietnam Germany Italy France and Holland.

Roy Swenson Woodland’Study Club Arthur Nelson Amy Hoviand Belieuehe Rae Gay Er- Contests Euch George Larson Wm. Burrow Harry ‘Gunderson Paul' Humphrey Raymond Erhardt Clarence Larson S. Paul Humphrey Saigon Nam Italy France Holland

Mrs. Larson Returns from Toledo Ohio

Mrs Ruth Larson returned Saturday morning from Toledo Ohio where she had been staying with her son Oliver and children for six weeks Oliver and children and Mrs L D Callaghan of Beaverton Ontario Canada brought her home and returned to their home at Toledo Saturday afternoon and evening visitors called at the Ruth Larson home in the John Yauslin residence area on Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Leo Larson Mr and Mrs Geo O Larson and Mr and Mrs L T N Olson were callers on Saturday

Ruth Larson Toledo Ohio Oliver L. D. Callaghan Beaverton Ontario Canada Norris Rhorme Glen “Yeuslin Cedar Rapids Byron Yauslin James Gunderson Harry Gunderson Kyle Gunderson Patty Luann Kathleen Lawrence Kohls John Yauslin West Union Adrian Larson Oelwein Robert Reierson Becky Wayne Chas Schelin Susan Olson Roger Wayne Olson John Schelin Glenwodd Minn Orville Gilbertson Perigevile, Wise

Seed Cane Supply and Acreage Contract Idea

Notice notes on on hand cane seed supply and interest in contracting ten or fifteen acres. Mentions related farm and milling sale timing and several local residents visiting and hosting meals and gatherings, including families from Cedar Rapids and Oelwein, with various weekend visits and Mothers Day dinner guests.

J. H. Appelman Sic

Clermont Cub Scouts Hold Pack Meeting

The Cub Scouts of Pack 51 and families met May 3 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Dens arrived, sang, and pledged allegiance then performed songs and a skit about octopuses. Bobcat pins were awarded to David Woods, Lorenpng, and Larry Dundee amid den-made crafts, with several scouts earning bear badges and gold or silver arrow points. Lunch followed, served by listed families.

Pack 51 West Clermont Lutheran Church Dens Den 3 Den 2 David Woods Tatro Loren Png Larry Dundee Ricky Reierson Steven Woods Wolf Roger Olson Michael Woods Burton Appelman Meredith Wilson Arthur Amundson Norris Reierson Clarence Johnson Loren Dundee Verdell Hulbert

Methodist Church Events and Local Visit Notes Elgin Iowa

The item lists church worship and study times at the Elgin Methodist Church with Sunday services and midweek sessions. It also records social visits and gatherings in the area including guests from Ames and West Union, plus numerous Amundson and Olson family visits and hospital notes, all tied to local residents in Decorah Postville region.

Mrs Bork Entw YWC Meeting At Home

The YWC met Friday evening May 10 at 8 in the home of Mrs. Robert Bork with one guest Mrs. Gary Johnson. A picnic supper at Clermont Riverside Park was approved for the next meeting. The cheer committee reported on deeds and a June program committee was nominated. A poem titled Do You Just Bet by Loftsgard was read and a floral centerpiece shown. Members plan to attend next meeting with a new hair style.

YWC Robert Bork Gary Johnson Clermont Riverside Park Loftsgard Jerry

Mother's Day Visitation Roundup At Local Homes

A series of family visits and weekend gatherings honors mothers across area towns. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Griebenow and families visited in LaVern Schweinerus's home while Linda Heckmann spent the weekend with her parents. Other guests included Alfred Jacob's family in Decorah, the Thune household in Decorah, and the Gilbert family visiting Cedar Rapids relatives. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to local coaches for help with a jackpot event.

Mary Oea Kington Aslan Gertie Larson Postville Hans Sandvold Carter Sandvold Cathryn Crowe Amsberg Lorrinne Mary Probert Wadens Guy Nels Iverson George Durscher Marlene Janice Edna Miller Karl Miller Clarissa Ed Noefler Cedar Falls George Larson Nels Gilbert Bara Leland Probert Richard Guy Probert M. C. Larson Leo Orth Debbie Brenda Neil Leo Griebenow Leon George Wander LaVern Schweinerus Linda Heckmann Allen Memorial Hospital Reuben Hackmann Harold Light John Steffins West Union Alfred Jacob James Helgerson Sheila Jennifer Jacquelyn Pamela Jeffrey Mes Gordon Thune

Poppy Week Proclaimed Across State This May

The governor proclaims Poppy Week May 22 to 29 as Auxiliary units distribute the memorial poppy statewide. The Sheehan-Olson Post will sell poppies May 25 according to unit president Mrs. Lews Olson.

Towa American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan - Olson Post Lews Olson

WSCS Meets at Moore Home

The WSCS held their May meeting at the M. H. Moore home with 11 members present. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher reported on the annual Straw berry Point meeting. Mrs. M. H. Moore led Worship and Program on Educating for Christian Fellowship by Dr. Schwartz of the Ankeny Methodist Church. The birthday song was sung for Mrs. Lester Luch.

WSCS M. H. Moore Gerald Gutcher Strawberry Point Dr. Schwartz Methodist Church of

Returns Home From Hospital In Wisconsin

Herbert Haas returned to his home Saturday from the Lutheran Hospital at LaCrosse Wisconsin. His sister Mrs Alfred Baechler and his daughter Mrs Merrill Gunderson and Mrs Bettina Halverson are taking turns caring for him.

Herbert Haas Lutheran LaCrosse Wis Alfred Baechler Merrill Gunderson Bettina Halverson

Legion Aux Conference Attended by Local Members

Members from the 4th District American Legion Auxiliary attended the Spring Conference at Decorah on Monday May 6 with Mrs Fred Cline Mrs Lyle Olson Mrs Raymond Loftsgard Miss Andine Vasby and Mr Louis Olson among those listed attending.

Fred Cline Lyle Olson Raymond Loftsgard Andine Vasby Louis Olson American Legion Auxiliary Decorah

Stamp Winners at Leo and Le One's U Save 8 Last Week

Stamp winners at Leo and Le One's U-Save 8 last week were Mrs Mill Nelsoni Mrs Francis Wolf Mrs Olson Mrs Glen Nims and es Lawrence Kohls. Sell it with a want ad they get results.

Leo & Leone Mill Nelsoni Francis Wolf Olson Glen Nims Es Lawrence Kohls

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alumni Association Tillman Thompson Tsen Ape Lokal Magnalita St. Ann’s Circle Tre Oré Study Club Lutheran Bible School Donald R. Murphy N. E Go-Op SAT Woodland Study Club Mrs. Larson Toledo, Ohio Cub Scouts Sr. M.Y.F Jr. M.Y.F John Garlisch Ames Willet Miller Richard Vagts Reierson Hose Olson Quinton Olson and Terry Oscar Lien Ray Reierson Lyle Guyer Kathryn Marie Richard Olgan Arthur Wolff Schultz Almer Amundson Clara Wilke St. Olaf Emma Victor Casten Rosina’ Anderson Eva Olson Emma Olson Arvid Anderson Rosina Anderson Will J. Nelson Mrs. Bork Nels Gilbert Wm. Worth Nina Marie Carol Ann Norman Amundson William Belschner Arlington Debra Father Nelson Moore Home Legion Aux Nate Johnson Iowa Farmers Savings Bank Hou Clermont Cooperative
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