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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1962
Page
7
The record notes Private Ronald W. Tatro with service details including unit designation Co. B Sth Bn 3rd Tag Regt Basis and a Fort Leonard address.
Stamp winners at Save Ours Thess Mrs Ol Mrs Hildur Bilden Gutcher and Mrs Amundson last week were guests Sunday evening of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halor son Enoch Mark.
Dr Donald R Murphy argues that children respond to chiropractic care as well as adults because nerve energy affects the whole body. He urges parents to have children checked for disease or energy blockages, stating early intervention supports healthy development and a stronger nation.
The Clermont Methodist WSCS met Monday evening May 7 at the home of Mrs. Eugene Robison with co host Mrs. Byron Yauslin. Robison led Worship and Program while Mrs. Clarence Tatro as president oversaw officer elections for the coming year. Officers will be installed at the June meeting. It was announced Mrs. Clarence Tatro will teach Bible school at Elgin. Nine members and one guest attended. The June meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ruth Starkey.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Gress of Davenport visited from Friday through Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Gress They all went out for a Mother's Day dinner Also weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Chas Vi no Gress Kathryn and Gene of Cedar Falls at Cler mont and Waterville Donald Gress of Cedar Falls visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Gress
Mr and Mrs Roger Amundson hosted a Sunday Mother's Day dinner with relatives including Alton Medberry Martin Amundson Norman Amundson and others. Afternoon callers included Don Martindale and sons of Postville. Andine Vasby also attended.
Mrs Kate Colliton Hahn of Clermont grew to womanhood there and died Sunday May 6 in Lewiston Idaho at age noted. Her husband and she ran a plumbing business in Lewiston for years, which she continued after his death. She leaves a sister, a brother, stepchildren and steppipesiny o. Funeral services were held at Stanislaus Way.
A section of East Clermont Lutheran Church has been remodeled with acoustical tile in the Nave, insulated ceiling, waterproofed bell tower, repainted Nave and Chancel, rewired public address system, improved heating, relined ceiling, and enclosed steel beams with better lighting. A 34 by 60 foot addition is under construction adding a classroom, rest rooms, and basement entrance.
The Dover No 6 School entertained mothers with a tea and program on Friday. Afterward the children presented handmade handkerchief corsages. Eight mothers and nine guests were present.
Woodland Study Club met at Mrs Vernon Anderson’s home on a Tuesday afternoon in May with twelve members sharing roll call about Iowa travel spots. Mrs Millard Nelson Jr led the program reading America’s Immoral Crisis and a group discussion followed. birthdays honored with The Quilting Party song.
Mr and Mrs Karl Miller traveled to Milwaukee for a brief visit with their daughter Evelyn and family, joined by Mr and Mrs Samuel Lamb and Del as they shared condolences at Kling Man's Clothes Shop sign.
The Clermont Lutheran parish outlines weekly services and events across West and East churches. May features confirmand activities, baptisms, and choir events with Sunday services at 9:30 am West and 11:00 am East, plus 10:00 am East Sunday school and an evening baccalaureate service. May 21 8:30 am West cleaning, May 23 4:00 pm West choir picnic, May 22 8:00 pm East-West catechization, May 27 9:15 West and 10:30 East services. Summer schedule begins June 3 with 2:30 East and 10:00 West services.
A Wednesday event at Leo and Leona's U-Save Store marked its fifth anniversary with lunch for about 200 attendees. Prizes included turkeys for Mrs. C. N. Olson and Lee Palmer, a fifty pound sack of flour for Mrs. Burkard Riegel J, and other awards.
Lucian Appelman plans reduced involvement in the Clermont sorghum operation due to health reasons. Seed variety requested is on hand and planting will begin very early, with the business to be managed more actively by others while he remains less engaged.
Funeral services for Thelma Morse aged 48 were held at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgint with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery west of Brainard. Died Sunday at Postville hospital from injuries suffered May 5 when gored by a bull on the Morse farm near Castalia. She sustained internal injuries and a fractured leg. her husband rescued her. Survived by three daughters.
Guy Probert age 62 died Tuesday about 1 30 pm following two heart attacks at the Edward Krueger farm. Services are pending at the Muehlethaler tower Barns. He is survived by his wife and one son. Obituary will be published next week.
The Clermont town council met May 7 1962 with Mayor Will J. Nelson presiding. Present were Riegel Griebenow Johnson Nygaard and Tague. absent not listed. Minutes approved and bills read and allowed as presented totaling multiple entries for salaries fuel seeds seed, utilities, and services.
Mr and Mrs M H Moore visited Ankeny Sunday morning as Mothers Day guests of their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Keith Carlson In the afternoon they attended Ankeny high school band spring concert where Mrs Carlson sang several vocal selections from South Pacific Mrs Carlson is vocal music instructor in Ankeny
Kling Man's promotes a clothing sale for graduates with items priced at 37 cents each, highlighting value-focused apparel options for graduates as the season for cap and gown events approaches.
A open house is planned for Sunday May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs George O Larson to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. George O Larson and Nora Johnson married May 13 1997 in St Olaf. they have five children Geneene Rose Mrs Larry Thorn of Watertos Karen of Independence and George and Larry at home. they have farmed in Postville and Imn Breas ince since marriage.
The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met Monday evening May 7 at Mrs Clarence Amund son’s home. Fifteen members attended led by President Mrs Leo Woods with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs Weldeworth gave devotions and Mrs Alan Seabrooke displayed towels for next fall. Members suggested future programs and Mrs Elliott Olson reviewed A Nation of Sheep. The meeting closed with The Club Collect. next gathering will be a picnic at Mrs Dave Appelman’s home with a silent auction and amateur hour.
Hospital notes report Mrs Isabel Nelson at University Hospitals in Iowa City with ongoing care and observation. Mr and Mrs Al Willair visited Nelson. Mr and Mrs Dave Erhardt visited son Frank in Waterloo. Mrs Erhardt admitted for observation May 6 and May 9. they returned home May 12. Raymond Erhardt visited his parents at Allen Memorial Hospital last Wednesday. Anna Wolff had minor surgery May 12 at University Hospitals Town City. Also an ad for Ball Band Summerettes summer oxfords at Klingman’s.
The Union Street Birthday Club held its May 10 gathering at Mrs. James Taylor’s home with birthdays for Mrs. Flossie Gass and Mrs. Donald Cowell observed. Attendees played bingo and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Will Burrow attended a Cedar Rapids Public Schools district demonstration of music departments. One hundred fifty five sixth graders participated, grandson Michael Burrow among them. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson and Carol visited Mason City on Saturday.
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