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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
7
St Ann s Circle at Mrs Lloyd Meier s met Monday evening October 2 at Meier s home. Nel lie Sheehy led the program with several selections. The ladies rolled bandages for the wounded during the meeting and appeal for white fabric to make more bandages for a worthwhile cause.
Carol Swenson a Luther College freshman has been chosen to join the Luther College concert band playing bass clarinet. The band directed by Professor Weston Noble toured Europe last summer and will open the year with homecoming concerts on October 14 and 16.
Donald of Caspers serves as pastor at the Methodist Church. A Sunday service of worship is planned for October 15 at 8 45 A M.
Iowa City resident Mrs Streeter Shining visited this week at the Franz Appelman home. Jean Amundson of Cedar Rapids plans a week of vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson. Klingman's advertises Ball-Band overshoes to avoid rush.
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Regional Day Institute gathered about 400 ladies and priests from Cresco Lansing Biksder and Ossian deaneries at St Patrick's Church hall October 4. Speakers included Rt Rev Magr L J Watters Msgr J A Driscoll Alma Herger and a four two symposium. Attendees from St Peters parish included Nellie Sheehy Mrs Burkard Riegel Mr John Finnegan Mrs Gee V Larson and others.
Mrs Barnard Riegel hosted the Bridge Club at a 6:30 dinner on Thursday evening. Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Riegel won high scores in the session.
East Clermont Lutheran Church hosted Family Night with opening remarks by Blockhus and Lupts. Sunday school teachers led classes with parents watching, followed by a general session on Sunday school issues. Parents and teachers discussed classroom space and facilities, ending with a coffee hour.
The West A L C W met on Wednesday Oct 3 with hostesses listed. Bible study on How Often Shall I Pray was led by Mrs Carman Swenson. A ballot vote approved paying $5 for building project support. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs James Henderson president, Mrs Harry Amundson first vice, Mrs Lyle Aanes second vice, Mrs Theo Loftsgard secretary, Mrs Willet Miller treasurer. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Nels Gilbert Mrs Vernon Anderson and Mrs Clara Gress.
The Clermont exchange of Scenic Ridge Telephone Co. will delay its switch to dial service. A new rear building is ready and equipment installed, with phones to be added in homes and businesses. Dial access will reach Ossian Castalia Frankville Postville and Elgin. Elgin remains toll free to Clermont.
The Clermont Study Club met Sept. 19 at Mrs. Lenore Shipton’s home with no program, but regular business and social time. Delegates to the district meeting were elected. On Oct. 9 at Mrs. Karl Miller’s home, Mrs. Lucian Appelman led the program and delegates reported. Members enjoyed coffee and cookies. A later outing at National fairgrounds featured a picnic with ten members and several guests, including Paul and Harold Bilden, and others.
The Clermont Iowa council held a regular meeting with Mayor Will J. Nelson presiding. Present were Riegel Griebenow Johnson Nygaard. absent Appelman. Minutes approved and bills allowed as read. Renewal of Gerner’s beer permit approved. Various payments for street, water, tax, and office expenses listed. Luncheon and birthday party updates among residents noted.
Mrs. Ames Olson attended as her name was called for 80 bucks on Saturday night. The upcoming drawing offers a prize of 40 bucks.
Bishop Gordon Smith of Iowa visited the Apostolic Church on Sunday for his annual visitation. Leon Dibble was confirmed. A coffee gathering followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Dave Appelman after the service.
Mrs Bess Blake hosted a 12 30 Saturday birthday dinner for Mrs Lulu Schmid of Elgin. Guests included Mrs Dora Lehman Mrs Sadie DeSart Mrs George Vaughn Mrs Bertha Lehman Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and Mrs Mildred Dummermuth of West Union. Guests presented a gift and the afternoon was spent visiting.
The East A L C W met with hostesses and a program including devotions Bible study on Nehemiah and Philippians and talks on Charity. Officials were elected and October missionary card to Hong Kong noted. October birthdays named. lunch and a silent auction followed.
Mrs Helen Block spent Thursday and Friday in the Harry Gunderson home, according to a brief local society note.
The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met Monday with Mrs. Eugene Thorson as host. Fifteen members attended an old hat exchange and heard devotionals, a program on Millioneering, and a Vogue Pattern contest planning. Amendments to the constitution were read for a vote next meeting, moved to Tuesday Nov 7.
Fr Jos A Sullivan presides at Sunday Mass at St Peter's Church at 9:00 am. KLINGMAN'S features new colors in Jeanie slacks and skirts. Mr and Mrs John Gass and David were supper guests in Lawrence Kohls home Friday. they visited Rochester with Mrs Gass parents Elmer and Mrs Easler.
Parish notices list weekly activities for Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D Kronlokken. West Church services include Sunday school at 9 30 am and 140 am carpool to East Church for 11 am service. October events include district conference in Waterloo October 17 18 and workshops at Monona West Union Zion Lutheran and East Church.
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