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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1962
Page
7
The Clermont County cousins met November 3 at Dignite' ad iord 7 Hila home. President Distine Amundson called the 13 members to order and plans were made for a grounds improvement record and pineaith record sheets. The meeting closed with the 4-H pledge. next meeting at Amundson home.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Amund invite friends and relatives to a 25th wedding anniversary reception celebrating Alvin and the family on Sunday November 16 from 1 30 to 4 pm at West Clermont Lutheran Church No invitations are being sent.
St Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening November 6 at Mrs Lorranne Crowe's home with twelve members present. Mrs Burkard Riegel led the program on the Ecumenical Council, followed by discussion. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Expressions of gratitude to well wishers and visitors fill local notices. Readers recall attending Palmer Memorial patient visits, a Clermont drawing win of 4000 bucks, protective footwear ads, and weekend visits among local families including the Moe, Anderson, Crowe, and Neumann households, with teachers and shoppers noted in Decorah and Williamsburg areas.
Clermont township Homemakers met at Mrs Joyce Kerr home Friday afternoon. Minutes were read by Mrs Millard Nelson, and a prize was announced for reading five or more books with author details. November 27 meeting will feature slide show A trip to Louisiana by Mrs Kerr, and a lesson Children in the Home. Pennies for friendship were collected. December meeting was skipped for family night and a county home visit planned.
Phi Chapter of Delta Kapps Gamma met at the home of Mrs. Margaret Pickett in Fayette on Friday November 9 A ten dollar gift to the State Memorial Scholarship Fund was given in memory of Esther Hoehlie an instructor at State College of Iowa She was cited for her devotion to her profession Mrs Hazel Grant introduced the program on Contributions of Recognized Women Leaders Thumbnail sketches of women in art education and politics were presented by Mrs Lucille Rogers Blanche Ashby and Alta Rickson Attending from Clermont were Mrs Marion Moore Mr and Mrs Harlan Stee Ellen Marie and Harlan Jr Castalia were supper guests Sunday of Mrs Mary Tatro and the Roy Tatro family Mrs Alfred Baechler returned Saturday evening from Dallas Texas Mr and Mrs Robert Bullock Des Moines and Mr and Mrs L N Larson Claire came Saturday to spend the weekend with Emma Larson Mrs Bullock and L N Larson are sister and brother of Miss Larson
Marti David Swenson, son of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson, was baptized on Sunday morning November 11 at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor John Kronlokken. Sponsors were Carolyn and Gene Olson and Carol and Bobby Swenson. followed by a family dinner hosted by the Swensons and relatives.
Mrs Roger Amundson hosted the Tre Ore Study Club on Monday with seventeen members and two guests present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and devotions by Mrs Orlan Tague.
The Woman's Service Club will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Martin Amundson on Tuesday afternoon November 20.
Lutheran Clermont calendar lists weekly services meetings and choirs led by Pastor Kronlokken. Scheduled events include confirmation classes, junior and senior choirs, council and congregation meetings, open house for Alvin Amundson silver wedding anniversary, Thanksgiving service, and farewell picnic. Numerous local members and visiting relatives appear in the social notes.
Community breakfast at West Clermont Lutheran Church kicked off plans for the Waverly Children's Home centennial. The event highlighted foster care needs and development plans while inviting local pastors and residents to participate in future celebrations and visits.
Clermont Iowa Town Council on November 5 1962 adopted a resolution to proceed with sanitary sewer improvements including a sewage treatment plant. The mayor and clerk are directed to file federal grant forms and update plans specifications contracts and cost estimates so the project may begin as soon as possible.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sandvold were dinner guests Saturday in the Helmer Johnson home at Ossian. Mrs. Emily Amundson was an overnight guest Thursday of Mrs. Gena Anderson. Lloyd Aanes, Lyle Aanes, and Leroy Gass of West Union visited in the Oscar Lind and Amy Hovland home Thursday evening.
The West Clermont A L C W met Tuesday November 6 with hostesses Mesdames Harry Amundson Ruth Larson Richard Olson Ivan Anderson and Clarente Bear. Devolutions were given by Pastor John Kronlokken from First Peter. Vernon Angerson was elected secretary replacing Theo Loftsgord and Amy Hovland was appointed education secretary. Clermont Co op dinner request approved and arrangements noted. Birthday offerings given by Mrs Herbert Martin and Mrs Art Amundson. Officers led offertory prayer and Bible study leaders named including Mrs Millard Nelson JV Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mrs Elmer Olson and Mrs Art Amundson.
Brady Paulson 88 dies at Postville Hospital Saturday. Funeral services set for Clermont Catholic Church with burial in church cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mary Agnes Clermont and son Joseph Oregon. Local relatives attended the Smorgasbord at the Lutheran Church including Marion Lind Manchester and others.
The regular W S C S gathering met Monday evening November 6 at Mrs Clifton Pringle’s home with Mrs Byron Yauslin co host. Eighteen members attended and Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins were welcomed. Minutes were approved. A brunch fundraiser netted over 55 dollars on November 4. A bake sale is planned for Pringle’s Place on November 17 at 2 30 PM.
Stamp winners at the Leo U Save Market last week were Mrs Selmer Groth Leon Hansen Mrs Josephine White Mrs Sankey Van Gorder and Quinton Olson. Mr and Mrs Joe Olson and Eric and Andine Vasbey were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Jesse Olson. Afternoon callers included Mrs Ruth Brorby and Mrs L T N Olson. Mrs Raymond Erhardt and Clara Peterson visited Mrs Amy Hovland Tuesday evening. The Oliver Larson family died in the Howard Kluss home Monona Sunday afternoon.
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