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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1966

Page

7

Clermont Buca Fire Auxiliary Annual Meeting Notice

The Clermont Buca Fire Auxiliary invites members to an annual meeting on Wednesday in the Legion Hall at 8:00 p.m. Two directors will be elected for a three year term. Members in the Clermont telephone directory are eligible to attend and vote. Secretary Henry Follett. Junior Auxiliary meets Wednesday October 12 after hook at the Legion hall with Jack as hostess. FiS member 3S to answer roll call with an item about Saipmbus.

Clermont Buca Fire Asolation Legion Hall Tere Clermont Telephone Directory Hook The Jack Hac Uan Fis

Auxiliary Meeting for Sheehan-Olson Post 73

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 73 will meet Tuesday October 11 at the Legion Hall. Mrs yern Wagner hosts the event with a program on Membership by Mrs Touls Olson and a review of the National News by Mrs Martin Amundson.

American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan-Olson Legion Hall Yern Wagner Touls Olson Martin Amundson

Inga Larson Wins Color TV at Bostroms West Union

Inga Larson won a color television during the first week at Bostroms Super Value in West Union. The promotion drew shoppers to the store as customers entered to win the prize.

Inga Larson West Union

Grand Meadow Study Club Meets With Mrs Lyngass Host

The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered September 16 with Mrs Ewald Lyngass hosting. The meeting opened with My Bonnie, scripture read by the hostess, and roll call quoting Pleasant Recollections of this Summer. Minutes were read and approved with no business. The program featured Singapore Far East and Washington DC slides by Jileen Bilden, plus thoughts for the day. The Penny for Friendship collection totaled $1.05.

Grand Meadow Ewald Lyngass Bonnie Singapore Far East Washington D.C Jileen Bilden

Service by Those Who Care guides auxiliary programs

Mrs. Dale Baird of Marshalltown selects Rehabilitation and volunteer hospital and field service work as the focus for the year. She notes many units bake, sew bed shoes and bibs for hospitalized veterans and children, with Junior Auxiliary making nut cups and favors for holidays sent to Iowa hospitals and homes. The program spans Child Welfare legislation Americanism the poppy program Christmas gift shops and carnivals at veterans facilities and mental health institutes.

Dale Baird American Legion Auxiliary Marshalltown Veterans Hospitals Iowa Soldiers Home

Bucks Prizes Names Drawn in Saturday Night Drawing

Prize winners listed with amounts and present status. First prize $90 to George Pape, second $10 to Mrs Albert Christianson, third $16.60 to Henry Anderson, fourth $10 to George Solheim. Ort. 8 drawing to issue four prizes: No 1 $20, No 2 $10, No 3 $10, No 4 $10.

George Pape Albert Christianson Henry Anderson George Solheim

Frieden couple welcome son Jeffrey David

Mr and Mrs David Frieden announce the birth of a son born September 29 at Palmer Memorial Hospital. The child weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces and has been named Jeffrey David. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ames Olson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Frieden.

David Frieden Palmer Memorial Hospital Jeffrey David Ames Olson Floyd Frieden

Wander Merrick Wedding in Cedar Rapids

The marriage of Miss Suzanne Wander of Cedar Rapids to Randall Merrick of Anamosa occurred Saturday noon September 24 at First Baptist Church Anamosa with Rev. Charles Landon officiating. Attendants were Richard Merrick and wife. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wander of Castalia, is a South Winnebago Community High School graduate employed at Collins Radio. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Merrick of Princeton Kentucky, is a Caldwell County High School graduate employed by Bennet Construction Co. The couple’s dinner was hosted by the bride’s parents at Todd’s Indian House in Marion. They will reside at 2915 1st Ave Cedar Rapids Apt C.

Suzanne Wander Cedar Rapids Randall Merrick Anamosa First Baptist Church Charles Landon Richard Merrick George Wander Castalia South Winneshiek Community High School Collins Radio Co Tom Merrick Princeton Caldwell County High School Bennet Construction Co Todd Marion Merrick 1St Ave Apt

Town and Country Club Meet at Wood's Home

The Town and Country Club gathered at Mrs. Lea Woods’s home on September 29 with sixteen members present. Jane Anderson and Diana McNeil led a 4-H demonstration while Mrs. Lyle Gunderson spoke on Iowa Club Women. Mrs. Roy Tatro presented History of the Town and Country Club. Officers elected: President Mrs. William Nelson Jr, vice president Mrs. Robert Burrow, secretary Mrs. Henry FALLETT, treasurer Mrs. Leo Woods. A baby shower for Mrs. Laird Cline followed.

Town and Country Club Lea Woods Jane Anderson Diana McNeil Lyle Gunderson Iowa Club Roy Tatro William Nelson Jr Robert Burrow Henry Fallett Leo Woods Laird Cline

Viet Nam Veterans Eligible for Legion Membership Supper

Legion announces Viet Nam servicemen with honorable discharge and service since August 5 1964 are eligible for membership. An annual membership supper will be held at the Legion hall on Oct 10 at 6 30 p m with a meeting afterwards. Notify Oscar Thompson or Walter Follett by Monday noon Oct 10 if attending to help cooks plan.

Viet Nam Legion Legion Hall Oscar Thompson Walter Follett

Gold Bond Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U-Save

Winners of Gold Bond stamps at Leo's U-Save include Mrs. David Jacobin, Mrs. Dean Mitts, Mrs. Tillie Amundson, Mrs. Sophie Vasby and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr.

Leo's U-Save David Jacobin Dean Mitts Tillie Amundson Sophie Vasby Millard Nelson, Jr

St Peters Church Schedule Note on Services

St Peters Catholic Church lists Rev Thomas Currier as pastor with Sundays and weekdays featuring sung liturgy. Confessions offered at 4 and 8 p.m. on Saturdays.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Thomas Currier

Staff Change At Local Bank Phyllis Baltes Resigns

Phyllis Baltes resigns from Farmers Savings Bank where she worked as bookkeeper and teller since May 1953. She plans to live in Charles City and is married to Norbert Baltes. San Tatro will succeed her, coming from Postville State Bank and Valley High School graduate.

Phyllis Baltes Farmers Savings Bank Phyllis Norbert Baltes Charles City Susan Tatro Roy Tatro Miss Tatro Postville State Bank of Postville Valley High School

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Blake's Home

The September gathering of the Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Bess Blake's home with helpers Mrs Lester Luchsinger and Mrs Lorranne Crow. Eighteen members attended with three guests. Education was the roll call topic. The birthday song honored the president and several members. Library reports showed 844 books loaned in July. Reading contest winners included Leon Griebe with 95 books. County tax funds of 295.84 were received by the Library Board Treasurer. the Legion Auxiliary donated 15 for summer reading awards.

Ladies Aid Society Bess Blake Lester Luchsinger Lorranne Crow Blake Louis Olson Will J. Nelson Gerald Gutcher Leon Griebe Lenora Shipton Library Board The Legion Auxiliary Tre Ore Club Delmer Kingery

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Timetable

Clermont parish and West Clermont events run October 5 to 11 with Bible study classes, conf classes for 7th and 8th grades, Sunday School and worship, plus a film on Only One God. Bethel Series teachers, joint council, and Luther League events are listed with times and locations.

Clermont Cameroon West Africa Tues Bethel West Clermont Thurs Bis Sun Luther League Bethel Series

Birthday Luncheon Honors Mrs Bess Blake Host Mrs Burkard Riegel

Mrs Burkard Riegel hosted a 6:30 luncheon on Monday October 3 honoring Mrs Bess Blake. Guest Mrs Kate Hitch attended and Bridge games provided entertainment. High score went to Mrs M H Moore with Mrs Fran Hopman in second place.

Burkard Riegel Bess Blake Kate Hitch Bridge M. H. Moore Fran Hopman

Lena Wenger Hosts Birthday Week Visit Network

Lena Wenger spent several days with her son and family the Lester Wengers. Mrs. Robert Lord and Tracy visited. Mr. and Mrs. John Follon of Volga called and helped celebrate birthdays that week. Sunday afternoon visitors and supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reierson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Paulson, and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Reierson of Elgin.

Lena Wenger Lester Wenger Robert Lord Tracy John Follon Volga Lord Ray Reierson Harvey Paulson Louie Reierson Elgin

School News Junior High Football Triumph over West Central

Valley won 15-0 as Phil Metzger returned a 40 yard interception for a first quarter TD and Steven Metzger added a second score after a forced punt safety. West Central defense clamped down until late, Steven Hermen added a 7 yard TD run while the extra point failed.

Mark McMillan Junior High Valley West Central Phil Metzger David Strong Albert Hanson Steven Metzger Steven Hermen David Cooey

Iowa Government Through Time In History Class

Wanda Frick discusses Iowa’s governmental evolution from claim to territory and statehood. The brief read notes the historical transitions and ongoing study of political development in early Iowa.

Iowa Wanda Frick

David Rowland to attend National 4-H Congress in Chicago

David Rowland, 18, Clermont, named a state 4-H award winner to attend the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago from November 27 to December 1. He will join 1,500 4-H delegates from 60 states and Puerto Rico for the theme Pursuit of Excellence, with tours of Chicago and industry culture. Rowland has focused on tractor operation and maintenance, earning county awards, and has eight years of beef projects, including grand champion at Fayette County Fair. He is a 1966 Valley Community High School graduate.

David Rowland Clermont Chicago David Puerto Rico Fayette County Vailey Community High School

Sunday visitors shared meals at multiple homes

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff J. Olson and Rodney visited Mrs. Irene Olson with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Flack Luann and David. They were followed by Mr. and Mrs. William Wede and Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Sebastian who joined Michele and Craig for Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitts.

Lawrence Bixeman Louistown Montana Allan Ballard Kathleen Randy West Union Ben Hulbert Wadena Clarence Johnson Dean Leanna Hulbert Terry Helen Osmundson Ames Olson Oliver Larson LaVern Larson Cheryl Lestina McGregor Hospital Emily Amundson David Frieden George Childs Nels Iverson Aurora Emma Anderson Milo Howard Kluss Monona Amnes Cliff J. Olson Rodney Irene Olson Wayne Flack Luann David William Wede Burdette Sebastian Michele Craig Dean Mitts

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Henry Follett Pro Fk Grinnell Follett Insurance Agency Clermont Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell, Iowa Nw Savings Bank Ria Wander Wood Legion Notice Mrs Lyle Batterson Bradley Larson Shirley Bijockhus Kathy Meier Karen Olson Kay Aeschirman Tom Zurbriggen Cindy Peters Ricky Matthieson Betty Reierson Karen Seitz John Baldwin Brian Amundson David Rowland Towat Felco-Statex Felco-Statex Dairy Felco-Statex Cooperative Clermont Coop
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