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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1967
Page
7
The Girl Scouts held their regular meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday after school. Nineteen members answered roll call. For crafts they made hair pin holders from plastic and scouring pads. Deborah Skelton was hostess.
Gerald Snyder, 28, a Des Moines high school graduate now living in Lafayette California, won first place with a Christmas Seal design featuring a nostalgic train full of wreaths, candy canes, trees, elves, presents, Santa, and a sleigh on a colorful caboose.
The Clermont Historical Society met Tuesday at the Masonic Temple with president Mrs. Lucian Appelman presiding. Minutes were approved, a $5 contribution from Mrs. John Wells was noted for Clermont Historical Booklets, and Mrs. Leo Orth said letters were sent to groups for the November 18 Country Store Sale. Henry Follett presented movies on Larrabee Day Parade and local sites. no December meeting. Next gathering January 2, 1968.
St Peter's Catholic Church under Rev Louis Zee outlines a parish week schedule November 13 to 19 with daily Mass at 7 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. Confessions daily at 7:30 p.m. Saturday confessions at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Parish hall discussion at 9 p.m. Saturday details: closing observance of the Year of Faith and a Thanksgiving clothing drive with items left in the church basement.
Parish events list at East and West Clermont includes junior Lutherans and confirmation sessions from Nov 16 to 22 led by Pastor Clarence Johnson. Activities span worship services, Sunday school, Luther League, choir practices, circle meetings, parish education workshops at Decorah Lutheran Church, and stewardship pledge drive details.
Brownie Troop 351 met Nov 6 at the Legion hall. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Brownie Promise. Roll call listed each girl's favorite food. Cher cards were signed for infirm older folks. Fick holders began and will be finished next week.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company in Grinnell Iowa will maintain a service first approach amid rising auto insurance rates. Officials say reasonable rates matter but policyholders value quality service delivered through agents of member County Mutuals, who are qualified from years in ire and windstorm property insurance to provide Grinnell service.
Former pastor Thomas Currier of St. Peter's Clermont arrived in Da Dang Vietnam on October 23 and was stationed at Fort Cargon since December 1966 as Chaplain Thos F Currier MAJ HHC 2nd Bde 1st INF Div APO San Francisco 96345.
Linda Nelson a piano student of Nora Jorgenson and daughter of Millard Nelson Jr entered as a participant at Luther College Dorian Piano and Organ Festival on Luther campus Saturday. The event featured more than 225 high school musicians from the area with critic judges including Dr. Charles Fisher, Russel Baum, Dallas Weekly and Luther students.
Thursday Circle met at the home of Mrs Eldred Nuehring on Nov 9. The gathering began with a song and devotions led by Mrs Nuehring. Mrs Sylvan Taylor led a Bible study on the Book of Revelations. The secretary's report was approved. The circle bought new maps for church use. Mrs LaVerne Larson and Mrs Wm Bacon showed a display of Christmas ideas. The meeting closed with prayers and singing, followed by lunch.
Bucks drawing names listed for prizes includes 60 dollar first prize won by How ard Johnson present or not, 10 dollars awarded to Mrs L H Theis not present, 10 dollars to Willis Schott not present, 10 dollars to Mrs Tillie Amundson not present. Drawing on Saturday Nov 18 will award 90 dollars and three 10 dollar prizes.
Gold Bond Stamp winners named include Mrs. Matilda Tham Ole Lofts gard Mrs. Marie Krueger Elmer Kohls and Mrs. Loren Olson in a local store promotion.
Children of Mr and Mrs Lyle Krueger host an open house for their parents 951th wedding anniversary. The event is Sunday afternoon November 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Lyle Krueger home. No invitations are sent. all are welcome.
The Girl Scouts held their reg on Monday November 13 with nineteen members answering roll call. Some girls submitted badge work while most of the meeting focused on making Christmas presents. Peggy Schott served as hostess and Ramona Benson acted as scribe.
West Clermont Luther League met Sunday evening November 12 at 7 30 with 22 members present. Pauline Amundson presided and Roger Olson Nancy Nelson and Debbie Aanes led a program addressing relations between white and Negro people. Lunch was served by Ann Nelson and Pauline Amundson with Mrs William Nelson Jr assisting as sponsor.
The Union Street Birthday Club met at Mrs. Eugene Butikofer’s home last Friday to honor An dine Vasby on her birthday and welcome two new residents, Mrs. Wilma Probert and Mrs. Eugene Butikofer, with a gift from the club. Fourteen members attended, including Mrs. James Anderson who could not be present. The afternoon was social with a picnic lunch from members’ baskets.
Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson are parents of a baby girl weighing 6 ounces born Tuesday evening at Postville Hospital She has one sister and one brother already in the family
Millard Nelson Jr of Clermont received a Federal Land Bank Commemorative Medallion in a Tuesday Nov 7 ceremony at Boot Hill Supper Club West Union. Walter Niewoehner presented the medallion, one of 88 Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming recipients as the 50th anniversary medallion series recognizes farmers for leadership, progress and community citizenship.
Lana Lou Olson of Clermont daughter of Mrs Lila Olson and the late James Olson became engaged to Brian L Bischoff of Long Island New York son of Mr and Mrs Louis Bischoff Both are juniors at the University of Tampa Florida No wedding date has been set
Tre Ore Jr IFWC gathered November 6 at Mrs Don Cowell's home with 15 members attending. Devotions by Mrs Roger Amundson and a discussion of Clermont Historical Society donations for their booklets. Dec meeting to feature a homemade gift exchange.
The Clermont township Homemakers unit will meet at the home of Mrs Roy Swenson on Friday November 17 at 2 p m.
Over 50 4-H members leaders and families gathered at West Clermont Lutheran Church for the annual awards night. Archie Schroeder presented club certificates to Luann Gunderson and others. multiple members received 2 to 16 year pins and production awards. Reports highlighted club activities, leadership camp, and in Ames, 4-H conference experiences. The Historical Society plans a Nov. 18 fundraising bake sale and country store with community support urged.
Mr Emma Olson has return Kves the West Union hospital and is staying at the home of her daughter. Callers during the week were Mrs. Floyd Bergeson, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Mrs. J. Lassig and Mrs. Louis A. Olson. At Postville Hospital, Oscar Lind was taken to the Community Hospital at Postville last week for medical treatment.
A note of sincere appreciation for visits, cards, memorials, and food during illness. Special thanks to Pastor Johnson, Mrs. Franz Appelman and family, and to Mrs. Rolly Hackmann.
Correction notice for SP-4 Richard Paulson with service number 54925601, assigned to 1-46 Infantry, 198th Brigade, Company C Weapons Pit. AP0 San Francisco California 96219.
Winter driving tips warn against drinking alcohol to stay warm. Driving after drinking impairs skill and judgment, increasing the risk of accidents. Do not drive when intoxicated. seek safer travel options and stay alert to icy road conditions.
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