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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

7

Town and Country Club Opens Season With Planned Programs

Members of the Town and Country Club met at Mrs. Willet Miner’s home Thursday Sept 28 for the season’s first meeting. Devotions were by Mrs Wayne Gilson. The year’s emphasis includes seat belt use in cars cancer checks and a pattern contest at the club. Members contributed to district projects and planned a visit to Mrs Oliver Hansen on Oct 12 for a Day tour. Education in Falésia was presented by Mrs Wm Nelson Jr. It ended with singing A Mighty Fortress Is Our God and a club collect followed by lunch hosted by the hostess.

Town and Country Club Willet Miner Wayne Gilson Ecersteg Womens Club Gordon Hoopman Dean DeSart Arthur Amundson Deepersh Oliver Hansen Duntant Wm. Nelson, Jr Leon Hansen

Clermont Methodist WSCS Holds October Meeting

The Clermont Methodist WSCS gathered Monday evening October 2 at Mrs. Clifton Pringle home with Mrs. Walter Fritz assisting. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher led worship and devotions. The program featured Our Clarence Tatro and Ruth Starkey with Darlene Metzger reporting on a week at camp.

Clermont Methodist Wscs Clifton Pringle Walter Fritz Gerald Gutcher Clarence Tatro Ruth Starkey Darlene’ Metzger Picture i Monti

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Wesley Kohrs Nee Judy Durr

Mrs Wesley Kohrs nee Judy Durr was honored at a bridal shower held Saturday afternoon September 30 at the Gary Gilson home. Former classmates attended and gifts were presented. church notices follow with council and choir events listed for West and East ALCW including meetings, rehearsals, and services through October.

Wesley Kohrs Judy Durr Gary Gilson East Alcw Mdris M. J. Blockhus Sylvan Taylor Lien Clarence Peterson Loren Olson Orvin Olson Orvin Reierson West ALCW Mdma Louis Theis Kenneth Suckow Kenneth Amundson Weldon Orth East Church Council East West Jr Trinity U. S West Luther League East Church Family West Church East Church Aase Haugen Homes, Inc

Legion Meeting Next Monday Eve

The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Post American Legion No. 376 will be held Monday evening October 9.

Legion Sheehan - Olson Post American Legion

Township Farm Bureau Meeting in Clermont

Clermont Township Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the Legion hall with 25 attendees. Township director Keith Kerr was elected for a two year term. Millard Nelson Jr. led discussions on county resolutions. the meeting adjourned after lunch and several local residents were noted visiting others and attending events in nearby towns.

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Legion Hall Mike Finnagan Jack McNeil Keith Kerr Millard Nelson

United Fund Kickoff Set for Oct 11 at Clermont

Community drive kickoff announced by co chairs L H Meier and Eugene Robison for Clermont. A planning meeting on Oct 10 in West Union will train solicitors. transportation provided. solicitors listed include Mesdames Olson Wied Bergeson Taylor Gutetier Ship ton Blake Olson Martin Fritz and Skeen. Other social notes follow with visiting relatives and birthday gathering details.

United Fund Clermont L. H. Meier Eugene Robison West Union Mesdames Olson Wied Bergeson Taylor Gerald Gutetier Lenora Shipton Bess Blake Louis S. Olson H. G. Martin Lawrence Fritz Orlan Tague Phyllis Skeen

B and P Club Dinner and MeetingActions Sept 25

The Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday evening with a 4:30 dinner at Bettys Cafe. After dinner they gathered at hostess Mrs Bess Blakes home with Mrs Alfred Nordhus assisting. Three guests attended. A $5 United Fund donation was voted. Nordhus and Crowe named on nominating committee. Social time featured 500 with prizes to Mrs Howard Boyle, Mrs Levi Molokken, and Mrs Geo V Larson.

Business and Professional Women's Club Betty Bess Blake Alfred Nordhus Donald Murphy Geo. V. Larson Wands Meyer United Fund Lorraine Crowe Howard Boyle Levi Molokken

Ladies' Aid Society Met in Mrs Blake's Home

The Ladies' Aid Society met with 18 members and 11 guests at Mrs. Bess Blake's home. The program featured Mrs Franz Appelman on autumn customs and fall-out shelter prep. Mrs Robert Steele reviewed Mr. Cat. gifts included $2 from Mrs Griebenow and son. a $45.21 book bill was paid.

Ladies’ Aid Society Bess Blake L. Luchsinger Blake Campbell & Hall Lincoln Park Franz Appelman Robert Steele Dubuque Mr. Cat George Freedley Leo Griebenow and Son

Social News Notes From Ankeny And Dubuque Events

Mrs R W Steele and Julie of Dubuque visited Mrs Bess Blake last week. Mr and Mrs M H Moore spent Sunday with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Keith Carlson in Ankeny. Weldon Orth hosted Jeffs first birthday dinner with Bradley Orth, Harold Orth, Nancy, Larry, LaVerne Swenson, Ricky, Evelyn Olson and Gene present.

R. W. Steele Julie Dubuque Bess Blake M. H. Moore Keith Carlson Ankeny Weldon Orth Jeff Bradley Orth Harold Orth Nancy Larry LaVerne Swenson Ricky Evelyn Olson Gene

Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting

Mrs George Frieden hosted the Grand Meadow Study Club Friday afternoon September 29. Thirteen members answered roll call. Mrs Arthur Helgerson and Mrs Selmer Erickson presented a program on Civil Defense. Birthday songs honored Mrs Arthur Helgerson and Mrs Almer L Nelson. A flower show was held and the Pennies for Friendship collection totaled 1.58 dollars.

George Frieden Grand Meadow Arthur Helgerson Selmer Erickson Almer L. Nelson Wm. Nelson, Jr Friendship

Busy Beaver 4 H Club Outing Details

Busy Beaver 4 H Club members and mothers traveled by bus to Town City for their annual outing visiting Home Town Dairy City Park old State Capitol Natural Science Museum and Gov Luc as home at Plum Grove. Supper was served at Mrs Aldora Anderson and L Myra with the annual business meeting held there.

Beaver 4-H Club City Park Old State Capitol Natural Science Museum

Clermont Methodist Church Service and Meeting Notice

Official Board to meet Thursday at 1 30 p m Pastor Donald T Caspers presiding. Sunday service planned at 8 45 a m with the Clermont congregation.

Clermont

Clermont Iowa Town Election Notice 1961

Notice to Voters of Clermont Inc Ohio Clermont Iowa. Election set for November 7 1961 for Mayor Treasurer and five councilmen. Filing deadline October 10 for nomination petitions and affidavits. Late filings cannot appear on the ballot. GEO DURSCHER Clerk Clermont Iowa.

Geo

Riverside Club Meeting at Mrs Anderson’s Sept 21

The Riverside Club met at Mrs. Martin Anderson's on September 21. Mrs. Anderson opened with scripture, seven members answered roll call, and minutes were approved. The group donated five dollars to the United Fund. Contests were led by Mrs. John Yauslin, with prizes awarded to Mrs. L. T. N. Olson and Mrs. Oliver Rowland. One visitor attended, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson.

Riverside Club Martin Anderson United Fund John Yauslin L. T. N. Olson Oliver Rowland Gilbert. Anderson

Buck Drawing Names Called for Eighty Dollar Prize

Buck drawing entries listed Lewis J Meyer's name not present for the $40 drawing. The weekly drawing will offer $80 bucks. Miss Andine Vasby and others hosted Sunday supper Sept 24 at Jesse Olson home honoring Mrs Olson on her birthday.

Lewis J. Meyer Andine Vasby Hazel Paulson, Tamms, III L. T. N. Olson Joe Brorby Jesse Olson Mrs. Olson

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