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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1961
Page
7
Devotions were given by Patty Amundson and a hymn selection was made by Ricky. Allan and Gene Leianpang contributed a patriotic song as part of a program reflecting Danish American Lutheran heritage and the meaning of Martin Luther's coat of arms.
Clermont Methodist Church invites parishioners to join the Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 30 PM led by Pastor Saeershight. All youth are welcome to attend this weekly gathering at the church.
Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids displays 100 years of Clermont cancellations at Farmers Savings Bank. He is building a collection of postmarks and seeks a cancellation from Brainard to add to his exhibit.
East Clermont ALCW gathered on November 2 with hostesses Mesdames Martin Amupsson Rose Olgon Eugene 4 p Olivia Olson. The meeting opened with God Bless Our Native Land and included Bible study on How Shall We Pray Aright led by Pastor Kronlokken. Mrs Michael Brockhus celebrated her November birthday during the gathering.
Mrs Louis Olson entertained the Jadley birthday club Monday evening honoring Mae Carlin on her anniversary. A salad dessert was served at 8:30 and the rest of the evening was spent playing bridge. Mrs Lorrinne Crowe held high score, Mrs Gordon Hoopman second high. The hostess presented the guest of honor with a gift.
The West Clermont ALCW held a regular meeting at the American Legion hall on Navy 15 with Mrs Gordon man leading a Bible study titled How I Pray for My Nation. Donations were acknowledged, treasure chests collected, and birthday offerings listed for several members. Those who did not pay the $5 substitute supper and $2 dues were reminded to pay to officers including Mrs Herbert Martin.
Grand Meadow Study Club met November 17 with Mrs. Clarence Kittleson hosting. Fourteen members shared verses or poems, decided to donate to the United Find and Clayton Co. Chapter for Retarded Children, and heard a talk on Goals and Values in Family Living by Clayton Co. Home Economist Mrs. Evelyn Thiele. Guests included Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. Kenneth Anderson, and Mrs. Thiele.
Sunday mass times at St. Peter's Church are 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. This brief notice lists the service hours for parish attendees.
A Legion stag party will be held at the Clermont Legion hall on Friday evening December 1 starting at eight. Door prizes will be distributed and all members are welcome to attend.
Local shoppers read a winter sales notice for Ball Band overshoes from Kling Man’s. Family notices mention Gus and others of the Fritz and Burrow families as well as funeral details for Mrs. Burrow’s father T. A. Clark in Conneaut Ohio. Thanksgiving visits include Mr. and Mrs. Brady and Ray Reierson and Norris Reierson with relatives from Hawk Eye and Des Moines.
The Clermont Comets held their regular 4H meeting at Kenneth Schroeder's on Nov 18. Roll call was favorite part of a turkey. Members updated the year’s program. James Rowland spoke on stockmanship. Ken Schroeder gave a camera care demonstration. Plans for a Christmast party with gift exchange were made. Picnic dinner for four and their families at 7 30 on Dec 9 at Clermont gym. Lunch was served by Mrs Schroeder.
Local notices list new addresses for serviceman Pfc David A Helgerson and Clarissa Miller, plus care of Marine Division PME in San Francisco. Waverly and Cedar Falls residents host Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Klings 5 and 10 ad joins holiday shopping.Families and neighbors host dinners at Deering Olson homes and with the Tastucks, Hyde, Frieden, and Geh families in Elkader and surrounding towns.
Clermont residents host a party in honor of Mrs. Mary Olson and Mrs. Ruth Starkey who depart Thursday night for California. Olson plans winter visits with sons in San Gabriel and Pasadena, Starkey to stay with niece Mrs. John Bush in La Habra.
Edward Krueger had his name drawn for $120 at Saturday night’s buck drawing. The week’s drawing prize is $40 bucks. Thanksgiving guests and local families are listed across several homes, including Yauslin, Dozer, Shipton, and Miller households, with various relatives visiting Rockford, Cedar Falls, Waukegan, Eldorado, and Waterloo. Christmas gift items and local shopping promos appear, including Moore’s 5 & 10 and Klingman’s Santa gifts.
The Service Club met at the home of Mrs. Martin Anderson on November 21 with hymns, a scripture reading by the hostess, and nine members sharing Christmas gift ideas. Minutes approved. plans to send Christmas cards and $5 to the Lutheran Orphans Home in Ames. Thanksgiving poems read. Christmas party set for December 19 at Henry Schweinerus’s home. Five dollars given to United Fund in October. Weekend visits noted. attendees included local families and guests from Denmark, Iowa. Early shoppers mentioned at Moore’s.
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists weekly activities for West and East churches. Includes choir, confirmation classes, Sunday school, combined service, vestry meetings with an architect, and Advent observances. Special notes cover Messiah performances December 17 to 19 at Decorah High School.
Clint Barnhouse of Post Fills Idaho joined his brother John Barnhouse at their home for Thanksgiving. It marked their first gathering in four decades, with Saturday visitors including Stan ley Boyer Waterloo Kenneth Flatland Kathy Becky Glen Boyer Julia Boyer and others. Thanksgiving guests extended to Don Anderson Bri an and Brem Don Koenig Delhi Judy Anderson Cedar Falls and Burnell Anderson Postville.
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