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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1963

Page

3

Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa Incorporation Notice

Renewed amended and substituted articles of incorporation for Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Iowa. Details include name and business location Clermont Fayette Iowa, capital stock 35000, duration extended to 1963 with 50 year renewal, duties and powers of savings banks, provisional directors listed, annual stockholders meeting first Tuesday February 1964, officers named Karl Miller president J A Erickson vice president Chrystal Hansen Hansen cashier L H Meier clerk, private property exempt.

Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa County of Fayette Superintendent of Banking pening @ Corporation Shi Corporation Norman H. Amundson P. O Postville A. Ericksonm Chrystal M. Hatgen P.O Durant Gordon J. Hoopman L. H Karl A. Miler Town Board of Board of Directors Karl A. Miller J. A. Erickson Chrystal M. Hansen L. H. Meier

Jr. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Sheehan Olson Unit 375

The Jr. American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Olson Unit 375 met May 8 at the Legion Hall with 36 members present. Fifty two nut cups were sent to the Good Samaritan Home. Members planned to write to an adopted child and prepared a Mothers Daughter Tea program featuring piano solo by Kathy Meier, poems, songs, a skit, and a flower saying.

Jr. Am. Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Olson Unit No. 375 Legion Hall Good Samaritan Kathy Lori Meier Karen Hoopman Jacquelyn Bakewell Flangut Kathy Meier Elaine Thorson the Jr. Auxiliary Sharon Halverson Patty Luann Kathleen Gunderson JoAnn Olson Junanne Bakewell Roberta Paulson Beverly Pam Kathy Fritz Sonja Paulson Judy Marsha Mitts Becky Barbara Kathy Palmer

Community Arts Recital Names Participants and Pieces

Nancy Anderson Linda Lofts gerd Peggy Mary Schott Lori Meier Laurie Follett and the high school girls perform. Poem To Mother Anita Skelton and Nancy Schissel featured. Accordion solo Patty Mitts. Poem The Mother Karen Olson. Piano Sonatina Patty Gunderson. Song Mother Jacquelyn Bakewell Karen Hoopman Linda Halverson Roberta Palmer Margie Bonnie Swenson Linda Luchsinger.

Nancy Anderson Linda Loftsgerd Peggy Mary Schott Lori Meier Laurie Follett Anita Skelton Nancy Schissel Patty Mitts Karen Olson Patty Gunderson Jacquelyn Bakewell Karen Hoopman Linda Halverson Roberta Palmer Margie Bonnie Swenson Linda Luchsinger

New Address For Clarissa Miller In Cedar Falls

Clarissa Miller now works at Latta's Main Street store in Cedar Falls. Her new address is 1303 West 2nd Street Cedar Falls. She spent the weekend with her father Karl Miller.

Clarissa Miller Latta Cedar Falls 2Nd St Clarissa Karl Miller

Alaska visitors stay with Franz Appelman family

Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Shining and their son from Anchorage arrived May 3 to visit at the Franz Appelman home. Dr. Shining returned to Alaska a week ago while Mrs. Shining and their son plan to depart Tuesday. Mrs. Shining is the former Barbara Appelman.

H. S. Shining and Son Anchorage Alaska Franz Appelman

Bridal Shower Held for Kathleen Amundson

Bonnie Taylor and Mrs Eugene Eilis hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening at the Wayne Gilson home for Kathleen Amundson. Guests included former classmates and the bride’s mother Mrs Almer Amundson and Mrs Wayne Gilson. Kathleen and Gene Soebakken will be married June 25th at East Clermont Church.

Bonnie Taylor Eugene Eilis Wayne Gilson Kathleen Amundson Almer Amundson Kathleen Gene Soebakken East Clermont

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Details and Plans

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 375 met Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Will J. Nelson hosting. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Harvey Meyer, attended. The group reported sending gifts to Mrs. I. C. Jerdee in Rochester and a card to Theo Lofisgard in Iowa City Veterans Hospital. The Child Welfare chair noted clothing valued at $1864 sent to Debra, a one year old. Junior Auxiliary attendees totaled twenty juniors and five seniors, winning six first prizes and five seconds at the Lawler conference. Five members attended the Decorah district conference. May cookie committee includes Mrs. Truman Paulson, Mrs. Lee Palmer, and Miss Clarica Paulson. cookies to Clinton Domiciliary. Mrs. Fred Cline reported sending 75 old glasses for The Eyes for the Needy and carpet rags for Clinton. The unit voted to sponsor the Red Cross Swimming Program again. A note from Ted Loftsgard was read. Plans for future fundraising were discussed, including a donut and coffee stand May 25 and poppies sold during the day and evening. Four chairmen were chosen with ten members per chairing group. Nomination committee members were Mrs. Franz Appelman and Miss Andine Vasby. Lunch followed.

Am. Legion Auxiliary Sheehan - Olson Legion Hall Will J. Nelson Harvey Meyer Bebataliets Eee Ze Orted I. C. Jerdee Rochester Theo Lofisgard Veterans Hospital Iowa City Debra Orgin Olson Lawler Louis Olson Decorah May Truman Paulson Lee Palmer Clarica Paulson Clinton Fred Cline Red Cross Ted Loftsgard Beulah Lubke Rulger Paulson John Bakewell Raymond Loftsgard Franz Appelman Andine Vasby

East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Meet Hear Reports and Plan Picnic

The East Clermont Jr. Lutherans met on Thursday April 1 with Inga Hanson presiding. Duane Cummings gave announcements and the senior group showed a film. A $50 gift was decided for a movie screen. Judy Olson led the offertory hymn. The primary group studied Sunday school at home led by Mrs. LaVerne Larson. The junior group discussed Pilgrims and the Bible shaping government led by Mrs. Bernard Hanson. The senior group studied William Carey and his work on Thursday evening May 1.

Duane Cummings Stoup Judy Olson LaVerne Larson Pilgrims Bernard Hanson William Carey

Mothers Circle Week Meeting Highlights

The Mothers Circle hosted a week wiener roast with pop and chips provided. Patty Amundson called the meeting to order, Donna Frieden gave devotions, and the junior group presented a year’s study review. A vote approved sending a Muscatine Children's Home child to Bible Camp this summer. A film strip Sunday Around the World entertained attendees.

Patty Amundson Donna Frieden Muscatine

Celebrate Two Birthdays at Folletts Picnic

Mr and Mrs Walter Follett hosted a Friday evening picnic supper honoring Mrs Theo Loftsgard and Mrs Will Burrow on their birthdays. Attending were Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mr and Mrs Will Burrow Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinerus Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson Mr and Mrs Dick Griebenow and Lana and Mrs Sophie Vasby.

Walter Follett Theo Loftsgard Will Burrow Henry Schweinerus Arthur Nelson Dick Griebenow Lana Sophie Vasby Oliver Hansen Pereee Duss Louise Miller Gilbert Nelson Ruth “Arson Harlan Rolfs Isabel Nelson Tom ‘Wetherbee Postville

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U Save Store

Last week at Leo and Leona's U Save Store, stamp winners were Ross James, Mrs. Millard Olson, Mrs. Ruth Larson, Orlan Tague, and Mrs. Amy Hovland.

Leo and Leona U-Save Ross James Millard Olson Ruth Larson Orlan Tague Amy Hovland

Clermont Memorial Day Program

Clermont marks Memorial Day with honors by Sheehan-Olson Post and American Legion Auxiliary. Firing squad colors color guard and Junior Auxiliary flower girls depart at 8 30 to decorate graves, parade follows to Soldier s Memorial Park at 9 50 with flag raising national anthem pledge invocation Gettysburg Address by Jane Anderson life sketches of Joseph Olson Allan Olson dedication of markers and speeches by John S Hopkins with benediction a salute to the dead by firing squad.

Clermont Sheehan-Olson Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Soldier’s Memorial Park Jane Anderson Joseph I. Olson Allan J. Olson John S. Hopkins American Legion

Town and Country Club Meeting at Mrs Reuben Steffens Home

Town and Country Club met at the home of Mrs Reuben Steffens on Thursday evening May 16 with 11 members present. The meeting opened with the American Creed and devotions by Mrs Henry Follett. A trip to Cedar Rapids to visit Home Fare was planned for May 28. The program Scene Changes by Dorothy Draper was presented by hostess Mrs Lloyd Meier, with the meeting closing on the club collect.

Ahe ‘Town and Country Club Reuben Steffens Henry Follett Cedar Rapids Dorothy Draper Lloyd Meier

Blue Bird Girls Hold May Meeting at Home

Blue Bird girls held a regular meeting at Linda Loftsart's home on May 18. A sack dinner and a hike through Larrabee Woods were enjoyed. Each girl discussed receiving a Blue Bird pin for their outfit. Next meeting set for June 1 at 2 pm at Vicky Wright's home.

Linda Loftsart Larrabee Woods Vicky Wright

Klingmans Clothes Shop Ad and Local Outings Tie in

Clermont locals note Klingmans urged menswear with Ivy League lines while residents share weekend visits. Dick Grieben, Sophie Vasby attend Walter Hennis funeral in Decorah. Martin clan hosts in Waterloo. Drewalows visit. Beech home call. Jefferson Nelson crew gather. Card of thanks for hospital stay offered.

Klingman's Dick Griebenow Sophie Vasby Walter Hennis Decorah Herbert Martin Andy Drewelow Waterloo Fred Drewelow Dalles Oregon Andy Martin Arthur Beech Robert Wettleson Postville Enoch Mark Wettleson Mark Klingman Andine Vasby Fenemore Wisc Jennie Nelson Josephine Bakkem Gussie Miller Irene Olson Jesse Olson Nelson Andine West

Community notices and gatherings in Clermont area

A long list of social visits, dinners, anniversaries, and open houses across Clermont and nearby towns. Guests include the Griebenow, Cook, Bakewell, Nelson, and Gass families, with multiple-day attendances at birthdays, baptisms, and graduation events.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jr. American Legion Auxiliary East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Town and Country Club Blue Bird News Doug Appelman Mary. T Atro Roy Tatro Ray Almer Leo Nelson Hottie Robert Cook Coralville Dick ‘Griebenow Dutch Hoffman Luana Lyle Olson Burack Ar- 6 Trea Er Tan Tre Ore Club Glen Mack Mack Joyce Kingery Craig Staley Linda Franks Matt Bannart Coon Rapids Minnesota Galen Mack Patricia Harrack al Barrack Arlington Verni Engle Turkey Valley Community School Beverly Svendsen Reuben Svendsen Robert Cook Rollie Julie Lori Francis Woods Fred Schott Ben Frautschy Albert Christ. Janson George Paulson Lucian Appelman Thomas O'Toole Elizabeth Priest Corwith George V. Feson Anson Priest Noeary Hess Lucien Appelman Verla Gunderson Emma Gunderson Bertina, Burass Arthur Olson LeRoy Gass West Union Robert Wharram Bobby Randy March Stanley Gass Burnas Olson Lamont Gericke Gericke Milton Nelson Roger Dotina McGregor Ralph House Kristi Mike Independence Wm. Nelson ,Jr Nancy Susan Imer Leo Nelson Wayne Shipton John Cheryl David Debbie Agnes Leo Griebenow Leon Agnes Louise Bilden Clarence Bear Herbon Meyer Sac City Leo Larson Ossian Ruth Fosasen Helmer Johnson Hans Sandvold Theo’ Lottsgard Will’ Burrow William Burrow Jr Edwin Olson Maynard Bakewell Joe Bakewell Waukon Wayne Sawyer Robin Kincaid Ill Alan Selbrooke Herbert Schroeder Castalia Henry Schwein Vincent Ernst Don Stevenson Elmer Rear Ceder Rapids Clarence Rear Con Carl Decker Lorriane Alta Vista Jacob Wander Steven Glen Knoll Brock Andra Abe Habeger Leo. Griebenow John Kevin Sylvan ‘Taylor Walter Schutte Tony Tracey Tommy James Taylor Bonnie John Erickson Leigh Wadena John Gass Vernor Anderson Marlene Merlin Chapman Janson Elmer Sander St. Paul's Lutheran Church Willard Martin Ronnie and Mark Hansen Christie Thoms Charles Wagner State University of Iowa Richard Wagner Jim Butler Albany New York Charles Michael Madriff Oak Park Aeee Geometee Per Gues Iy Nate Johnson Betty’s Cafe Clermont, Iowa Sun Oram Canaan United States Brewers Association, Inc OWA Leo Leona Folgers Dubuque
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