25th Wedding Anniversary Open House in Waukon IA
Mr and Mrs Robert Barrett celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday November 5 at their Waukon Iowa home. They were married November 8, 1842 at the bride's parents home by Rev G W Ukena. They have eleven children and one grandchild. families include members in Minnesota and Viet Nam.
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Robert II
Waukon
Iowa
Barrett
West Union
Andree Tatro
Clermont
G. W. Ukena
Northwestern Bell
Clermont Investment Corp to Remodel Lubke Building
The Clermont Investment Corporation met October 26 1967 at the Lubke Building which it purchased. John C Halvorson was elected president with John Nelson and Jerry Anderson as first and second vice presidents. Jerry Backer became secretary and Alan Seabrooke treasurer. Financing arrangements for remodeling were completed with Farm ers Savings Bank of West Union and E S Estey of West Union was instructed to draw a lease contract for the entire building with Mel Canfield who near Denver. A cafe operation is planned for the remodeled building with a target opening in 1968.
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Clermont Investment Corporation
Lubke
John C. Halvorson
John Nelson
Jerry Anderson
Jerry Backer
Alan Seabrooke
Farmers Savings Bank of West Union
E. S. Estey
West Union
St Peters Church Schedule with Rev Zee
St Peter s Catholic Church led by Rev Louis Zee posts service times and events. Nov 2 mass 7 5 am 4 30 and 6 pm. Mass 7 30 pm singing practice. Nov 3 01S asm. Nov 4 10 50 am Mass 4 to 8 pm Confessions. Nov 5 8 and 10 am Mass Liturgy. Nov 8 7 30 pm High School CCD classes.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
Rev
Louis Zee
Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save
Winners announced at Leo's U-Save include Mrs Lena Anderson Mrs Joe Baker Mrs Millard Larson Mrs Kenton Krueger and Mrs Ruth Larson in a weekly promotion with Gold Bond stamps awarded to shoppers.
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Leo's
Lena Anderson
Joe Baker
Millard Larson
Kenton Krueger
Ruth Larson
Social Security Office Representative Notices in West Union
A Social Security Administration outreach visit will be at the West Union Court House on November 7 14 21 and 28 from 9 00 a m to 11 40 a m. attendees may also go to the district office Water and Sas ak Building W Commercial Sts for assistance. Contact number 234 153.
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Social Security Administration Distr
Waterloo
West Union
Court House
Sasak
W & Commercial
Birthday Club Meeting Honors Two Members at Bergeson Home
The Birthday Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Floyd Bergeson’s home honoring Mrs. Arthur Olson and Mrs. Bergeson. They played take away bingo and enjoyed a birthday lunch from guest baskets. Mrs. Bess Blake joined Sunday dinner at Mrs. Lorrinne Crowe’s home.
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Birthday Club
Floyd Bergeson
Arthur Olson
Bergeson
Bess Blake
Lorrinne Crowe
Church Among the Pines Second Prize Poetry Entry
A second prize winner for The Church Among the Pines features lines about night, moonlight, and worship. The verses describe God’s care as people rest and turn toward His house, with a recurring chorus affirming the church as God’s house forever and a source of peace of mind for prayers heard.
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Galley
Wey Comine
Town Ladies Aid Society Holds Meeting
The Town Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Lorraine Crowe with co hostess Mrs. Lucian Appeman. President Mrs. Bess Blake led 13 members in attendance with two guests Mrs. Jessie Hoover and Mrs. Oran Shipton. The group discussed fundraising for a history booklet project and the Country Store Sale on November 18.
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Town Ladies Aid Society
Lorraine Crowe
Lucian Appeman
Bess Blake
Jessie Hoover
Waterloo
Oran Shipton
Chicago
Rose An Rarian
Vocal Historical Society
Comtee
Pii
Dennis Dundee
Ladies Aid Society
Lenora Shipton
Andine Yasbey
Fred Cline
Lillian Grover Chapman
Los Angeles Time
Historical Society To Meet November 7
The Clermont Historical Society will hold its regular session at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening November 7 at 7 30. After the business meeting highlights of the Larrabee Appreciation Days will be shown with the phrase Come and see yourself as others saw you.
Julie Ann Wolf Baptized at St Patrick's Iowa City
Julie Ann Wolf daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Wolf of Iowa City was baptized at St Patrick's Church on October 21. Godparents are Gary and Phyllis Wolf and Mrs. Francis Wolf. Gary and Phyllis and Peter were dinner guests in the Wolf home after the service.
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Julie Ann Wolf
Steven F. Wolf
Iowa City
St Patrick's Church
Gary
Phyllis Wolf
Francis Wolf
Phyllis
Peter
Steven Wolf
Robert Steele Named to UIC Board of Trustees
Robert Steele of Dubuque was elected to the board of trustees of Upper Iowa College at Fox Lee Surf. The meeting proceeded in Judge Ames absence while he underwent minor surgery in Rochester. Mrs Steele visited her mother Mrs Bess Blake as Bob attended.
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Robert Steele
Dubuque
Interstate Powr
Upper Iowa
Colege
Fox Lee Surf
Judge Ames
Rochester
Steele
Bess Blake
Bob
Cpelaty
Town and Country Club Meets at Mrs Steffans Home
The Town and Country Club held its regular October meeting at the home of Mrs. Rueben Steffans with fifteen members and guests present. Co-hostesses were Mesdames Carman Swenson Roy Tatro Robert Burrow Adlen Grimes Wm Nelson Jr and Lyie Gunderson.
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Ne Town and Country Club
Rueben Steffans
Mesdames
Carman Swenson
Roy Tatro
Robert Burrow
Adlen Grimes
Wm. Nelson Jr
Lyie Gunderson
Clermont Historical Society
Clermont
IFWC
Iowa
Arthur Senson
Oelwein
Tussia
Mrs Lucian at the Emma Anderson Monday Appelnan called
Mrs Lucian at the Emma Anderson Monday Appelnan called. (Note: The source text is garbled and unclear. a concise record is provided as a direct rendering.)
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Mrs. Lucian
Emma Anderson
Clermont Lutheran Parish Events Schedule
Clermont Lutheran Parish in East Clermont lists upcoming services and events led by Pastor Clarence Johnson. Nov 2 1:30 pm ALCW, Nov 3 7:00 pm Brotherhood, Nov 4 3:00 am Confirmation, Nov 5 10:60 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship, 7:30 pm Luther League, Nov 6 7:00 pm Parish Council, Nov 5 7:00 pm 7th Confirmation, Nov 7 4:15 pm 9th Co, Nov 7 7:00 pm Jr 8:09 service school.
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Clarence Johnson
Clermont
ALCW
Brotherhood
Luther League
Bethel
West
East
Worshi
Sunde
Bucks Drawing Pres to the Draw
A garbled note shows monetary figures £10 and $14 listed alongside a drawing event. The fragment lacks clear context or full details about participants, location, or outcomes.
Valley High School Graduate Joins Medical Institute
Patricia, a 1987 Valley High School graduate, begins training at the Technical Institute of Please Send Servicemen’s Adresses to the Echo for publication in next week’s paper.
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Patricia
Valley High School
the Echo
Luther League Members as Guests of Luther College
Ten members of the Luther League of West Clermont Lutheran Church visited Luther College in Decorah. They opened the day with convocation, toured the campus, dined in the cafeteria, and watched the football game where Central defeated Luther 14 to 7.
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Luther League of West Clermont Lutheran Church
Luther College
Decorah
Leslie Miler
Phillip Buckdasher
Charles Venard
Dean Johnson
Mike Lerch
Burton Appelman
Pauline Amundson
Wendy Lerch
Roselyn Gunderson
Jeanine Clark
Central
Luther
Durant Banker Leads Iowa Bankers
Oliver A. Hansen of Liberty Trust and Savings Bank in Durant was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association. A World War II veteran and Iowa State University graduate, Hansen has held banking and civic roles including directorships at Liberty Trust and Savings Bank Durant and Farmers Union in West Union.
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Oliver A. Hansen
Liberty Trust
Savi Durant
Iowa
Iowa Bankers Association
Mr. Hansen
Iowa State University
Ames
IMG
Liberty Trust and Savings
Anny
Liberty Trust and Savings Bank 2
Durant
Mrr. Hansen
Brownie Troop Holds Halloween Party Preparations
Brownie Troop 351 met Oct 23 after school at the Legion Hall with Pam Lansing hosting. Eight girls attended. they made Halloween tray favors for Good Samaritan Home, West Union, and exchanged invitations for their upcoming Halloween Party.
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Brownie Troop 351
Legion Hall
Pam Lansing
Good Samaritan
West Union
Social Calls and Family Visits Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow called on Mrs Lena Anderson Thursday. Stephanie Wolf of Iowa City spent last week at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Francis Wolf and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Mott were Sunday supper guests in the Howard Boyle home West Unica.
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Wm. Burrow
Lena Anderson
Stephanie Wolf
Iowa City
Francis Wolf
Robert Mott
Howard Boyle
West Unica
Ill and Hospitalized Released from Hospital
Francis Wolf returned home on October 24 after sixty one weeks in the Scholtz hospital at Waterloo following an Aal tractor accident. He can move about but is confined to his home and cannot engage in outside activities. Major surgery: Mrs Millard Nelson Sr had surgery at Davenport last Monday and expects to return home this week. Mail will reach her in care of The Lutheran Home. Musegune
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Ruth Olson
Clermont Enterprise Sec
Roger
Mation
Sarah Ann
Francis Wolf
Scholtz
Waterloo
Mr. Wolf
Millard Nelson
Margery
Davenport
Girl Scouts Halloween Party Held Across Town
Girl Scouts Halloween Party events spread through Castalia Wauken Postville and Omaha area homes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eaton Mrs Taylor and family and other local residents such as Mr and Mrs Koenig Becker Drake and the Tague family in a community gathering with birthday celebration at Mrs Taylor’s home.
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Eaton
Goess
Sylvan Taylor
Auxiliary hosts event at Legion Hall with Sonja Paul
An Auxiliary gathering at the Legion Hall was announced with hostesses Sonja Paul and others assisting. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the event centers on an auxiliary group meeting or social at the Legion Hall.
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Nior Auxiliary
Auxiliary Will Legion Hall
Rady R School
To and
Sonja
Paul
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Lubke Bldg
West Clermont
Church Among the Pines
God
UIC
Town and Country Club
Durant Banker
Iowa Bankers
Brownie
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Fjellhamar
Norway
Christian
Girl Scouts
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