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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1963

Page

7

Saratoga News Briefs Hidden in OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR item mentions a service on an undated Wednesday at St. Wednearhy. Other readable details are unclear due to text damage.

Clermont Two Homemakers Meet Plans for County Home Gift

Clermont Two Homemakers will meet Friday November 8 at 2 at the home of Mrs Richard Olson. The local project will be stressed. Everyone is asked to bring a personal gift for either a man or woman at the county home and three dozen cookies.

Clermont Two Richard Olson

Mrs Keith Carlgon Soloist at OES Meet

Mrs Keith Carlgon soloist from Ank eny performs at the OES Meet held at the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines on Tuesday evening October 29 The program theme is World Peace with selections including One World.

Keith Carlgon OES Keith ‘Cariolli Ankeny Bdaptern Veterans Des Moinés

Women Meet BrandkP Club Luncheon and Officer Elections

The Women Meet the Buziness and Professional Women's Club gathered at Bettys Cafe on Oct 28 for a luncheon. Twenty six members attended as the annual secretary and treasurer reports were read and officers nominated for election.

Betty’ Cafe Lorranne Crowe Phyllis Skeen Arnold Stumme Leland‘bert Dennis Bear Vick Emil Beis Rear Andine Vasby de Salles Dennis Rear Howard Sayles Leo Orth Blue John Bakewell

Mrs Gena Anderson and Merle Anderson Visit Hans Sandvold Home

Mrs Gena Anderson Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric were callers in the Hans Sandvold home Wednesday morning.

Gena Anderson Merle Anderson Eric Hans Sandvold

Blake Hosts Ladies Bridge Club Dinner Night

Mrs Bess Blake entertained the Ladies' Bridge Club Friday evening at 6 30 with a dinner. Guest Kathryn Crowe attended. Mrs Blake won high score and Mrs M H Moore secured second high.

Bess. Blake Ladies’ Bridge Club Cathryn Crowe Blake M.H. Moore

Clermont Comets Meeting Highlights and Social

A Clermont Comets meeting drew members including Rowland, Brenda Seek, and Dean Anderson. After the meeting a dodge ball game followed by a lunch served by Mrs. Burrow.

Sersvior Comets Wes Indersin Rowland Seces Brenda Seek Fens Dean Anderson Ken Burrow

Education Week Observance Highlighted by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary notes the 1063 observance of Education Week from November 1 to 16, focusing on educating parents and communities about school achievements needs and the shared responsibility for quality education. the theme centers on education strengthening the nation.

The American Legion Auxiliary

Veldon Orths Host Social Gathering

Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth entertained at a Saturday evening party. A 600 game was played. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Gass Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz Mr and Mrs Dave Smith and Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson.

Weldon Orth John Gass Elliott Olson Dale Seitz Dave Smith LaVerne Swenson

Legion unit to meet at Mary Olson home Tuesday

The Sheehan Olson Unit of Clermont American Legion Suntiany will hold a meeting at Mrs. Mary Olson's home on Tuesday evening November 12. The Juniors will lead the program.

Sheehan - Olson Clermont American Legion Suntiany Mary Olson

Hospitalized daughter of Robert Johnson ill at Palmer Memorial

The hospitalized patient list notes Mrs Robert Johnson's daughter, age not stated, was treated for a bronchial infection at Palmer Memorial Hospital Sunday evening. Perry Paulson is a medical patient at Postville Community Hospital.

Robert Johnson Palmer Memorial Hospital Perry Paulson Postville Community Hospital

Clermont sells eighty thousand dollar sewer bonds in predictable offer

Public notice lists the Town of Clermont Iowa offering for sale eighty thousand dollars in general obligation sewer bonds at 7 90 pm on November 18 1983 at the Town Hall. Bonds dated November 1 1983 in 1000 denominations mature yearly from 1965 to 1975 with specified amounts. Also notes community visitors at local homes.

Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Gerner Joyce Wedding in San Francisco

On Saturday morning October 28 at 11 am at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church San Francisco Norbert Gerner of Clermont Holamed daughter Gerner wed Michael Joyce son of Mr and Mrs Joyce of Bronx The Reverend Frank Piro officiated A reception followed at the Marine Memorial Club with about 75 guests The couple will reside at 2949 Clement St San Francisco Michael Joyce carried the duties as best man The bridal party wore gowns described in detail and carried bouquets of white orchids and pink carnations

Misa Joan Gerner Norbert Gerner Clermont Michael Joyce Bronx St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Chine San Francisco Calif Frank Piro Mont Michael Walsh Marine's Memorial Club Clement St

Ladies Aid Society Meeting Recap and Volunteer Roles

The Ladies Aid Society met Oct. 29 at Mrs. Delmer Kingery’s home with Mrs. Elmer Olson assisting. Fourteen members attended along with guest Mrs. Roger Henderson of Seattle, a former member. Rose Anderson celebrated her 80th birthday and was thanked for tending plants in Lincoln Park. Programs included fall color tips and library hours.

Ladies’ Aid Society Delmer Kingery Elmer Olson Bess Blake Roll Gall Roger Henderson Seattle Rose Anderson Burkard Riegel Gerald Gutcher Lincoln Park I. C. Jerdee America

The Hardest Step on the Ladder of Success

A brief reflection contrasts the climb with the crowd at the bottom, emphasizing persistence. The piece notes the difficulty of standing out while others fade. It hints at ambition, struggle, and the desire for progress amid pressure.

Eve Ren

Country Cousins 4-H Club Meeting at Nelson home

The Clermont Country Cousins 4-H Club met November 2 at Nancy Nelsons home. Sixteen members attended with talks on courtesy citizenship and home safety by Juwanne Bakewell Debbie Aanes and Luann Gunderson. Officers were elected: President Zogann Dibble Vice President Jane Anderson Secretary Diane McNeil Treasurer Pauline Amundson Historian Debbie Aanes Reporters Elaine Amundson Ann Nelson Juwanne Bakewell JoAnn Metzger Music chair Patty Gunderson Photographer Nancy Nelson telephone reporter Li Gun. A Christmas party was planned for December 7 at Roberta Paulsons home. lunch followed.

Clermont Country Cousins 4-H Nancy Nelson Juwanne Bakewell Debbie Aanes Luann Gunderson Zogann Dibble Jane Anderson Diane McNeil Pauline Amundson Elaine Amundson Ann Nelson JoAnn Metzger Patty Gunderson Li Gun Roberta_Paulson

Meyer Family Vacation Highlights From Oscoda Trip

Mr and Mrs Harvey Meyer Mrs Charles Becker Terry and Donna returned Friday from a week long vacation to Oscoda Michigan on Lake Huron coast where they visited daughter and sister and husband Duane Kamp. They toured Wurtsmith Air Force Base and interiors of a B52 bomber KC 135 tanker and observed F 101 fighters take off and land. En route home they visited Lake Superior and spent Thursday night at Santos Motel Christmas Michigan. Weather was cold with a light frost Wednesday night and about four hours of snow Friday. The Kamp family sends greetings to friends back home.

Harvey Meyer Charles Becker Terry Donna Oscada Mich Lake Huron Duane E. Kamp Wurtsmith Air Force Base Lake Superior Santos Motel

Clermont Town to Hold Meeting on 1963 Sewer Bonds

The Town Council of Clermont Fayette County Iowa will meet November 13 1963 at 7 30 p m at Town Hall to consider issuing 80000 General Obligation Sewer Bonds to fund sanitary sewer improvements. Objections may be filed by petition before the issuance date by a number equal to 1 of those voting for governor in the last general election, but not less than 25. Geo Durscher Town Clerk.

Clermont Fayette County Towm Iowa Geo Durscher

Prize Winners at Grand Opening of Orths Sinclair Station

Prize winners at the grand opening of Orths Sinclair station at Clermont on October 24 26 and 21 are listed. Winners include Lawrence Kohls Ernest Helgerson Marvin Berg Dino playmate Ralph Triem butter Kenneth Ki BuiGu Schupanitz Dean Schneider Clarence Johnson and Leo Orthr.

Orth Sinclair Clermont 1 Grill Lawrence Kohls Ernest Helgerson Marr Vin Berg Job Arthur Schott Job Zeichert Pape Dino Ralph Triem Kenneth Ki BuiGu Schupanitz Dean Schneider Clarence Johnson Leo Orthr

Good Neighbor Deed for R Erhardt and Helpers

Mr and Mrs Raymond Erhardt express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for help with corn harvest while he was hospitalized in Town City. List honors all who picked corn with wagons and elevators and those who furnished fuel food and dinner.

Neighare Town City Weldon Orth Robert Swenson Vernon Anderson Clarence Johnson Ert Drier Art Nelson Joe Jon Ray Swenson LaVerne Swenson Milo Anderson Lyle Raymond Erhardt Be Ran

Birth Announcement for Donald at Palmer Memorial

Mr and Mrs Ralph of House of Independence welcome Donald born Tuesday October 23 weighing unknown ounces. He has one sister and a brother named Michiel. The family references Virginie Nelson and others in the House of Independence.

Mra Ralph House of Independence Palmer Donald Michiel House Virginie Nelson

Buck Drawing Draws Mrs Dean Mitts's Name

A Buck drawing held Saturday evening selected Mrs Dean Mitts as the winner. She was cut and received 200 buck.

Dean Mitts

Clermont Election Produces Light Turnout and Several Wins

About one fifth of Clermont residents voted for town offices on Tuesday. Incumbent mayor Will Nelson was re-elected with 44 votes. Councilmen elected include Richard Griabenow 53 Allan Johnson 59 Glen Nygaard 53 Burkard Riegel 68 Orlan Tague 51 and Elmer Olson elected treasurer with 62 votes. There were many write-in votes.

Clermont Will Nelson Richard Griabenow Allan Johnson Glen Nygaard Burkard Riegel Orlan Tague Elmer Olson

Fall Workshop Held by West Clermont ALCW

The West Clermont ALCW hosted the third annual Fall Workshop of the Decorary Conference on Monday Oct 28 1863 at the local church. President Mrs Olmar H Bruns of Mo nana welcomed attendees and introduced Mrs E C Boolson who led a hymn sing.

West Clermont ALCW Olmar H. Bruns Monana E. C. Boolson Lloyd Bokken Ridgeway Peterson East Clermont

Methodist Church Schedule and Meetings Across Cities

Roy Collins pastors at Methodist Church with 9 am worship. Wednesday November 6 features prayer and Bible study at Elgin church at 9:30. Membership selects men for a path meeting at the Elgin church. Bath November 4 lists a race dialing semi event at St Luke's church in Dubuque.Want ads get results.

Elgin Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Wednearhy Leepee Seiropractor Donald R. Murphy Farme Mes Savings Banke Glermont Brandkp Clermont Comets Veldon Orths Emil Olson Paulson Oscar Thompson Tayek Julia Hoag Charles Peterson Charles City Enoch Nelson Dean Johnson Almer Leo Nelson Robert, Ardell A. D Clarence Ruckdasher Roy Swenson Robert Ronnie Evelyn Olson la Verne Ladies Aid Society Country Cousins Erhardt Buck Methodist Church Roy Collins FELCO Clermont Coop CO
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