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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1964
Page
7
St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in the church hall. Mrs Walter Kohls read reports, including a vote of thanks for the ACCW Convention. Theresa's Circle reported a card party successful October 21. Members discussed a new constitution draft to be read in December.
DeSales Central Catholic High School Ossian overwhelmed Elma Knights with swift fast breaks and dominant rebounding to win 92-47 after a 60-41 first game win. The decisive varsity game showcased the Falcons’ colorful shooting and rebound control.
Miss Kamau ind Schott became the bride of Willis Jr. Schott at St Olaf Lutheran West Union, with Rev T Buntti officiating. Ernest Helgerson served as groomsman and sister of the groom was bridesmaid. Mrs Schott is a 1964 North High School graduate. the couple resides in Clermont where he works in farming.
The YWC met November 10 at Mrs. Ernest Helgerson’s Seed Home with co-hostess Mrs. Garry Jacobson. Members present included Mrs. Burdette Sebastian, Don McGuire, Robert Schneider, Shelvy Nims, and Mt. Lee. The meeting opened, dues were collected, and a treasurer’s report given. Election of new officers is planned for December, along with a gift exchange and candy purchase. Turkey tray favors were prepared and will be delivered to Postville and West Union before the next meeting. lunch was served by the hostess.
Louis S. Olson was admitted to the Veterans Hospital at Iowa City on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dale Patterson are parents of a son, Troy Duane, born November 7. He joins sister Trudy. Beverly Thompson is the former Mrs. Patterson. Visitors included Randy and Mrs Eugene Butikofer, Dwayne Frieden, Carol and Layne Elgin.
The Am Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit No 375 met Tuesday at 1 8 p m at the Legion Mall with members including Mrs Dol jores Bennett. Eighteen seniors and three juniors answered roll call. They discussed fundraisers, gifts sent to the Clinton Domiciliary Gift Shop, Christmas donations, and plans for a coffee and donut sale on Hall Anos 21. Activities included delivering bananas to shut ins and preparing for donations to Woodward State Hospital and School.
The drawing names for the bucks handed out Saturday included No 1 for 30 dollars to Hans Sandvold present, No 2 for 10 dollars to LaVerne Hyde present, No 3 for 10 dollars to Mrs Lee Palmer not present, and No 4 for 10 dollars to Warren Harrington present. The next drawing will be No for 20 dollars and Nos 2 3 and 4 each for 10 dollars.
The East Clermont Mothers Circle visited the Decorah Retirement Center on Tuesday November 10. A short program featured hymns, devotions, and readings. Five residents with November birthdays received gifts at a birthday table before residents enjoyed cake and coffee. Visitors toured the home with Mrs. Virgil Haugen guiding the group. Attendees included Pastor and Mrs. Peterson, Kari and Wayne Amundson, Mrs. Richard Bildentson, Mrs. Eldred Nuehring Joyce, and several others.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohls hosted the Gupper Club Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Follett Mr and Mrs Eugene Butikofer Mr and Mrs Leland Probert Mr and Mrs John Su and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Jor. Butikofer won mens high and Probert mens low. Frobert won ladies high and Follett ladies low.
Cub Scouts from Pack 51 Clermont attended a program at Luther College planetarium in Decorah on Saturday November 14. Attendees include Scott Luchainger Bobby Schott Jerry Wundson Terry Nicky Harville David Woods Tony Taste Norris Reierson and others with Scoutmaster Arthur Amundson and guests Jerry Backer and Larry Gardner.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Bear were surprised at a housewarming party Saturday evening November 7 at their home. Attendees included Leonard Schutte Postville Dale Seitz Elgin Levi Molokken Raymond Loftsgard Leo Orth Darrel Sampson James Wander John Vauslin Weldon Orth. The evening featured 500 then a picnic lunch. The group gave a home gift.
Notice changes the Buck's drawing schedule for this Saturday November 21 from evening to 2 30 in the afternoon. The update affects all participants and viewers planning to attend or follow the event.
Hans Sandvold thanks Clermont business merchants for enabling a $3 drawing win and expresses appreciation. Nels E Iverson thanks readers for cards and visits during hospital stay and Pastor Roger Peterson for his visit.
The fragment contains scattered names and addresses including Robert Farl Matt Sr and Henry Kit Hegons plus a San Diego naval center and a Charles City Iowa address. It references Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman with Dale and Karen and mentions practice teaching and a chaotic set of garbled words.
The Sheehan Olson Legion Post held its regular meeting Monday evening at the Legion hall with 12 members attending. Reports included $96 raised for the Scouting program by Junior Auxiliary girls, plans for a Bandike and sausage dinner on December 13, a $2 donation to the veterans Christmas fund, and a 72 member quota achievement by November 11. County game warden Wesley Ashby spoke on hunting rules and Fayette county projects, followed by a special-hour lunch.
The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Walvathe’s home on Nov. 10. Ten members shared what they were thankful for. Cookies to the county home were voted for Christmas. each to bring two dozen. December meetings to include children names and a program featuring articles and a poem.
At the December meeting a special offering will be given for the American Bible Society. The society is the project for the year. Mr and Mrs Floyd Bergeson and Mrs Eugene Butikofer attended the funeral of Mrs Olivia Schweiner Monday afternoon at Stavanger Lutheran church near Ossian. Mrs Erma Olson is visiting in Maquoketa with the Gran Brandt home. Mrs John O Rourke and Renae of Cedar Rapids were guests Friday in the Elliott Olson home.
The Junior Auxiliary met at the Legion hall on Wednesday November 11 at 4 pm with hosts Karen Hoopman Roberta Rebecca Barbara Lee and Kathryn Palmer. Twenty four members answered roll call. Kathleen Gudderson played piano Kathy Meier and Sharon Halverson sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Kathy Meier played American Patrol on flute. They drew names for Christmas gifts and planned banana bread and donut sales for November 21 at the Legion hall to raise funds and deliver to shut ins. A Christmas party and gift exchange are set for December 9 at Joanne Bakewell’s home with Patty Luann and Kathleen Gunderson as hostesses. Volunteers are invited to bake banana breads for delivery on November 21.
Mrs Burkst gel entertained the Cedar Lf Lubke and Mrs Baechler at 6:30 dinner then hosted an evening of bridge. High score was won by Mrs Lubke with J J Moore placing second in the Cedar Falls group.
Nell Sheehy and several residents including Mrs. Orlan Tague Mrs. Jacob and others attended a Gold Bond Stamp drawing at Leo's U-Save Store. The event featured local residents and participation by Withers rn and Stamp.
Clermont Lutheran Churches list weekly events for East and West groups from Nov 18 to Nov 26. Activities include Jr and Sr choirs, confirmations, Sunday school, worship services, Bible study, circles at church, family night slides from Holy Land trip, and Thanksgiving services on Nov 25 and Nov 26.
Clermont Methodist Church hosts a worship service at 8:45 a.m. led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. A youth membership training class meets at the church in Elgin from 4:05 to 6:05 p.m. November 18. A Lab School for Christian Education is scheduled in Ton, Iowa, November 20 to 22.
Community drive asks residents to prepare butternut coffee strips for Junior Auxiliary girls to collect door to door. Strips from a one pound can are worth 10 cents, funds to buy toys for needy children at Christmas.
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