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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1964
Page
7
The East Clarmont A L C W held a Thursday meeting with officers elected. Pavan Hi presided and the group planned an event for October 28 at Madison. Mrs Wm Batch read a letter from Maria Man referencing Africa.
The Clermont Commercial Club discussed roof repairs and recommended tax ties while a secretary read a letter about aiding under privileged children. A workshop at Waterloort was mentioned and sewer hookups discussed. Several local residents hosted weekend guests and celebrated birthdays in the Clark home.
Mary Guyer of West Union and LaVerne Jacobson of Postville repeated their vows at a Cedar Rapids church with Rev. Roger Peterson officiating. Guests included Patricia Monroe, Becky Monroe, Justin Roberts, Eugene Jacobson, Gaylord Guyer, and Marvin Smith. A reception for 150 followed, then a wedding trip to the Black Hills. The bride is a nurse’s aide in West Union. the groom works for Brekke Shelling Service in West Union.
Two winners announced at Leo's U-Save Store for a Gold Bond Stamp tree drawing. Names read were Hans Sandvold, Mrs. Arthur Nelson, Mia Russell West, Mrs. Clarence Bear, and Mrs. Levi Molokken.
Last Saturday evening four winners were drawn: No 1 for 60 bucks to Mrs Earl Wolff who was not present, No 2 for 10 bucks to Emily Amundson who attended, No 3 for 10 bucks to Barbara Theis who was not present, and No 4 for 10 bucks to Mrs Ruth Larson who was present. This Saturday the drawing repeats with No 1 for 60 bucks and Nos 2 3 and 4 each for 10 bucks.
Mr and Mrs Albert Christian Jr visited Sunday with Mr Elmer Sander and Ron in Postville, sharing a family call in a brief social note.
Lewis Earl Monroe son of Lewis and Christena Monroe was born on a Castalia farm November 21 1805. He lived alone, served with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Funeral Home oversaw services in Postville with burial at Pleasant View cemetery. Legion Post Clermont conducted military rites and the flag was given to his brother Charles Monroe. Rev Lea Roy Collins of Elgin officiated with Schutte of Postville in attendance. He was survived by six sisters, one brother, and a host of nieces and nephews. Card of Thanks from family.
Riverside Club gathered at the Olson home with a roll call about favorite kitchen gadgets. Mrs. LaVilla Rowland read. prizes went to Mrs. Maynard Lantz, Mrs. Joma Olson, and Mrs. John Vauélin. Door prize won by Mrs. Laura Olson. Next meeting set for Mrs. Emma Olson’s home on Wednesday October 28.
Mary Olson recently moved into her downtown apartment. Ernest Helgeson, his wife Tela, and Sharnell moved from the Millard Bilden farm to Olson’s lower level. Helgeson works at Hygrade Food Products in Postville.
The Shee han Olson Legion Post No 375 will meet Monday evening December 12 at 8 PM at the Legion Dale Kelly West Union. Guest speaker will address visitors who recently visited Cliff J Olson home. Local names including Mrs Bertie Waters Mrs Clam Waters and others appear in attendance notes.
Clermont Township Farm Bureau invites Homemakers and husbands to a Friday meeting at Richard Olson home. A safety film will be shown. Each couple should bring a dish for prizes. Potluck lunch will be served. Couples welcome.
Church notices invite members to Lutherans activities including Jr and Sr choir practice Jr confirmations classes worship services Sunday schools Luther League and Circle Bible Study Leaders sessions. Laymen's Sunday planned for Sunday Oct 18 at East and West Clermont churches.
Mrs R Elsworth vice University of Wisconsin Extension Division in Madison attended a commercial oath. Many relatives and friends visited the Oscar Lien and J A Erickson homes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Groth, Mr and Mrs Vagts, David Eldora, Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson, Ricky and Renae, Mrs Lillias Iverson Pipestone, Miss Janice Kamp Knoxville, Mr and Mrs Duane Kamp, Henry Kittleson, Lyle Olson family, and others. Calls and weekend visits continued with Castalia, Waukon, and Iowa City mentioned among the list of attendees and hosts.
Astrid Kimball Halverson Kimball born March 20 1885 in Clayton County to Hans and Chelstine Halverson died at home in Clermont on Thursday September 24 at age 7. She joined East Clermont Lutheran Church and remained a member. Funeral Monday September 28 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev Roger Peterson officiating. Muehlethalers of Elgin directed arrangements. Casket bearers listed. Survivors include one sister Mrs Olaf Berg and several nieces and nephews. Acknowledgments express gratitude for sympathy and kindness.
The regular meeting of the Auxillary of Sheehan Olion Unit No 378 is set for Tuesday evening October 13 at the Legion hall. Mrs Aulgar Paulson cashed checks and visits with local families are noted along with guests at various gatherings including the Lynngaas and Hulbert households and a birthday dinner for Terry Hulbert.
Miss Charley ie Ham daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Ham Bend Oregon wed Clarente Istobia son of Mr and Mrs David Jacobia on Sept 11 at their home 5 South Highway 97 Bend Oregon.
Tatros hosts a 500 card party with guests including Mrs Vern Pratt and Mr Virgil Pratt, Tom and Denise of West Union, Mr Walter Follett, and Mr Galen Males. Virgil Pratt wins men's high and low goes to Vern Pratt. ladies high to Mrs Eugene and ladies low to Mrs Follett.
Khristine Marion Svebakkeh infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Svebakken was baptized Sunday morning October 4 during services at Be Piney Lutheran Church in Decorah Elka er area Sponsors were Richard Amundson and Pice Svebakken Mr and Mrs Svebakken entertained at their home following the ceremony Attending were Mr and Mrs Ole Amundson Elmer Larson and the Roy Svebakken family Decorah
The Junior Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 14 00 at 4 p.m. at the hall. Hostesses include Peggy, ry Schott, Keren sonia t, Steven den, Mrs Ae of Gon Fanlas, Tan Ogee of Oelwein, and Connie Gee Cedar Ra saa Hiebert Cedar Ra pids.
Gene R Olson son of Mrs Evelyn Olson of Clermont Iowa recently graduated from basic training at the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May New Jersey. Coast Guardsmen re assigned to technical schools ships and stations worldwide and reservists attend training or serve as crew on reserve vessels within their Coast Guard district. The 12 week course covered seamanship gunnery and discipline communications and Coast Guard history.
The Methodist Church Nome holds an 8 45 a m service and a 7 30 to 9 30 p m seminar at West Union on Sunday October 1 for Laymen's Sunday. Local residents Mr and Mrs Robert Wayne Walteson and Kimberly were guests of Cliff J Olson. Gary Gilson Becky and Tim of Oelwein were dinner guests of Wayne Gilson and David. Janice Kamp and Mrs Dueme Kamp attended the wedding of Jean Post and Jim McNeilus in Charles City on Saturday afternoon. Jean Post is a former Allen classmate of Janice Kamp.
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