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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1967
Page
3
Readers report a busy weekend with numerous visits and dinners at homes in Decorah and surrounding areas. Guests included family and friends from Cedar Falls Monona and Elgin. Several events centered on Thanksgiving preparations and socializing with relatives and neighbors.
Readers praise community strength and amenities from parks and schools to churches and business districts. They reference Lincoln Park and two recreation areas, assert local pride in well trained teachers, and highlight historic sites like Williem Lawrence mansion and Deere family legacy. Anonymous voice commends residents’ character and future resolve.
A 1967 Davenport Iowa convention statement calls on officials to restore law and order after riots and fires. It urges nonpartisan investigations by the Presidential Commission and FBI, swift trials for criminals, and stern measures to uncover conspiratorial causes and prevent future violence. The piece stresses upholding the Constitution and combating class autocracy.
Numerous circles led prayers and Bible study with church women discussing Thanksgiving themes. Reports note boxes sent to West Clermont service members, altar flowers planned, and meals served after meetings. Recurring circles met at members' homes with devotions, birthday offerings, and plans for Coop dinners and community service.
Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday evening November 17 at Mars home. Ten members answered roll call with Thanksgiving plans. Two guests attended. Secretary reported and approved. Nomination committee appointed. Program chair read articles on frozen foods and gossip. Thought for the day given. Members sang, Lord s Prayer, lunch served.
Saturday night drawing results list four Bucks prizes and winners. No 1 wins 90 dollars with Mrs Sophie Vasby absent, No 2 wins 10 dollars Alvin Rurotien absent, No 3 wins 10 dollars Mrs George V Larson present, No 4 wins 10 dollars Millard Bilden absent. The next drawing after the turkey event on Saturday November 25 will offer 100, 20, 10 and 10 dollars with a time change notice.
Woodland Study Club met on November 14 at Mrs Roy Swenson home. Members sang a Thanksgiving song and shared devotions. Thirteen members answered roll call with a Thanksgiving tradition and agreed to bring two dozen cookies for senior citizens homes. Guests Mrs Roser Bere andy Joel attended. The program was by Mrs Duane Kamo and Mrs Lawrence Walvatne. Verna Anderson gave thought for the day. Contests led by Mrs George Larson and Mrs Harry Gunderson awarded prizes to Mme Wm Burrow Lawrence Walvatne Millard Nelson Jr and Douglas Appelman. Lunch was served.
The regular Clermont town council meeting was held with Mayor Merle Clark presiding. Present were Riegel Griebenow Guyer Kjosa. none absent. Bills were approved as read including library and cemetery taxes, election judges and clerks, police and fire duties, dump option payment, salaries, fuel and gas costs, utilities, and various town obligations.
Busy Beavers 4-H News reports their area meeting on November 14 at East Clermont Church basement with new officers Tracey Cline president Marie Cummings vice president Ann Larson secretary Donna Frieden treasurer Connie Olson historian Julee Amundson photographer Lois Larson reporter. Officers to be installed December 9 reveal secret pals and exchange gifts. County awards night honors members Becky Thompson Ann Larson Tracey Cline Patty Amundson Cheryl Anderson Donna Frieden.
A brief advertising note promotes brightening up wardrobe with new women’s shifts priced at six dollars ninety five cents from Kling man’s Clothes Shop.
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