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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1965

Page

8

500 Card Club Met at Swenson Home

My and Mrs. LaVerne Swen son entertained the 500 card club at their home Saturday evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs. John Gass, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowell. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Orth and Mr. and Mrs. Galen Mack. Men's high was Don Cowell, second high Weldon Orth, ladies' high Mrs. Elliott Olson, second high Mrs. John Gass, travel prize Mrs. Elliott Olson.

500 Card Club Swenson LaVerne Swenson John Gass Sylvan Taylor Elliott Olson Enoch Nelson Don Cowell Weldon Orth Galen Mack

Stamp winners at Leo's U Save Store announced

Winners of the free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save Store this past week were Mrs. Lonnie Baker Mrs. Esther Erickson Mrs. Harold Triem James Helgerson and Mrs. Ernest Peterson.

Leo’s Usave Lonnie Baker Esther Erickson Harold Triem James Helgerson Ernest Peterson

Study Club Meets At Moore Home

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M. H. Moore with An çine Vasby as hostess. Twelve members answered roll call. Mrs. Fred Cline led devotions. Contributions to all state projects were ordered paid. Delegates to the district meeting were chosen for Guttenberg Thursday, Over 14. Mrs. M. H. Moore, program chair, reported on her 30 cent NEA guided tour of the Hawaiian Islands with slides and history. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Clermont Study Club M. H. Moore An¢ine Vasby Fred Cline Floyd Bergeson Alfred Buechler Treas Guttenberg Chim

Annual Convention Held by Student Nurses Association

The annual four day convention of the Student Nurses Association ran from October 10 to 13 at the Sherman Warrior Motor Inn in Sioux City. Bonnie Swenson of St. Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids served as junior class president and represented the school as a candidate for vice president of the association.

Student Nurses Assn Sheraton Warrior Motor Inn Sioux City Bonnie Swenson St. Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids

Change of Address for Pvt LaVerne K Osterhus

Pvt LaVerne K Osterhus US 55799378 of 45th Company Class No 13 din Stu Bn Abn TSB USAIS Fort Benning Ga 31905 has a change of address noted associated with Fort Benning in Georgia. The document lists the unit and service details for mail or personnel records.

Pvt LaVerne Osterhus Din Stu. Bn Abn TSB USAIS Fort Benning

Bucks prize drawing names and attendees noted

The drawing for the bucks prizes listed four winners: No 1 Ben Appelman for 100 dollars, No 2 30 dollars, No 3 Mrs Clar ion Olson for 10 dollars, No 4 Clarence Johnson for 10 dollars. Mrs Ray Reierson and Mrs Martin Amundson visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Enoch K Mork.

Ben Appelman Clarion Olson Orville Berg Clarence Johnson Ray Reierson Martin Amundson Enoch K. Mork

West Clermont ALCW Meeting Details and Plans

About 80 members of West Clermont Lutheran Church's AL CW met in the church parlors on Wednesday at 2 oclock. Circle Sarah hosted. Mrs. Alan Seabrooke opened the meeting. Pastor Roser Peterson led devotions. Reports were read and accepted. November clothing drive discussed and boxes to be returned at the next meeting. Family night on November 7 features a missionary from Bolivia. Two circles will host and serve refreshments. Martha Circle selling napkins to fund fall supper. donations include a first aid kit and salt and pepper shakers. Officer slate nominated: Duane Kamp, Leo Grichenow treas, Herbert Martin steward. President to serve another year. Lunch served after meeting.

West Clermont ALCW Bolivia Lenora Shipton Martha Circle Sarah Circle Herbert Martin Duane Kamp Leo Grichenow Treas Ind Stewardshin Cim Wm. Nelson, Jr Willet Miller Dhm Lyle Gunderson Vernon Anderson Sarah

Surprise Birthday Party In Postville And Area Picnic

Mrs Cliff J Olson and Rod ney of Postville visited Thursday with Mrs Lyle Olson A surprise birthday party was held for Mrs Julia Landsgard last Wednesday at Mrs Millard Bildens home co hosted by Mrs Alvin Halverson Attending were numerous Elgin Clermont and Postville residents plus local families They enjoyed a Sunday picnic dinner at Yellow River State Forest and toured the area

Cliff J. Olson Rodney Postville Lyle Olson Julia Landsgard Millard Bilden Alvin Halverson Julia Helgerson Harry Helgerson Arthur Olson Clermont Dinah Hanson Helga _Bilden Helen Blockhus Gust Gilbertson Bernard Hanson

East and West Clermont Lutheran schedule announced

Clermont and West Clermont Lutheran churches publish a detailed week of activities led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson. The listings include confirmations for 7th and 8th grades, Sunday school, worship services, Laymen Sunday, Bethel Series classes, choir practices, adult membership class, and a Lutkeisk and Turkey Supper at West Clermont on November 11.

East Clermont West Luther League Bethel West Clermont Lutheran's Pam. Jr Circle Bible Study Bethel Series

Post Bridal Shower for Mrs. Hilgerson and Mrs. Shaffer

A post bridal shower was held Saturday September 25 at the home of Joan Gunderson for Mrs. Dean Hilgerson and Mrs. Jon Shaffer. Co-hostesses were Susan Tatro and Mrs. Melvin Moore. Seventeen attended and gifts were sent by those unable to attend.

Dean Hilgerson Jon Shaffer Joan Gunderson Susan Tatro Melvin Moore

Valley PTA to Meet October 20 at Valley High Cafeteria

The Valley Community PTA schedules its next meeting for Wednesday October 20 at 8 pm in the Valley High cafeteria. Paul Kelso coordinator of student counseling at State College of Iowa Cedar Falls will speak on the role of the parent and teacher in the school guidance program.

PTA Valley Community Valley High Paul Kelso State College of Iowa Cedar Falls

Tre Ore Club marks 10th anniversary at West Clermont

The Tre Ore Junior Study Club celebrated its tenth anniversary on Monday at the West Clermont Lutheran church dining hall. Attending members and guests from Clermont Eldorado Oelwein and Iowa City shared devotions, readings, songs, and a slide tour of Norway and Sweden.

Tre Ore West Clermont Lutheran Church Dave Appelman Robert Burrow Millard Nelson Jr Leo Woods Alan Seabrooke Clermont Richard Meyer Eldorado Gary Gilson Oelwein Aldora Anderson Iowa City Kenneth Amundson Eugene Thorson Sylvan Taylor Clarence Buckdasher Leland Probert Richard Neumann Corrinne Rypestol

Clermont Council Minutes Show Bills Paid And Appointments

Clermont Iowa council met October 4 1965 presided by Mayor Will J Nelson with five members present none absent. Bills totaling 7237.06 approved after reading. Gerner’s Cafe beer permit renewed and Walter Follett appointed civil Defense director.

Clermont Iowa Will J. Nelson Riegel Nygaard Tague Griebenow Johnson Employment Security Commission U. S Internal Revenue Scenic Ridge Telephone Co Mueller and Cahey Interstate Power Co Airport Lights Park Lights John L. Schultz Havi John Barnhouse Labo En Street Clermont Hardware Leslie Lea Ernest Holt Dick's Geo. Durscher Levi Molokken Clermont Fire Dept Woodrow Hyde Elgin Echo Wayne Shipton Fayette County Riverside Auto Sales Carleton D. Beh Co Gerner Walter F

St Peters Rosary and Altar Guild Meeting Report

St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Oct 6 at the rectory. The president led prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel. Reports from secretary treasurer, Sacred Heart and St Theresa Circles, welcoming committee, and lunch hostesses were noted. Consideration given to a parish library and inviting Father Romberg to speak in November.

St. Peter’s Rosary Father Romberg Dubuque John Finnegan Accw Institute Staceyville Frank Horan Jerry Fassbinder Laverne Impeh

West Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet

West Clermont Junior Lutherans gathered Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the church. The group sang hymns and prayed, with devotions by Wendy Lerch and discussion of We Sing to God. Classes for grades 7 8 5 6 and 3 4 studied Bible topics with several present and one guest. Dinner guests included Ambrose Waters and Walter Follett relations of local families.

West Clermont Lour Kevin, Amundson John Kittleson Clarence Kittleson Wendy le South America Kevin Amundson

Marine Corporal Daniel L Thies Serving in Viet Nam

Corporal Daniel L Thies of Clermont serves in the Chu Lai sector with Y Company 7th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. His unit at the Chu Lai airstrip has taken part in two major offensives against the Viet Cong since arrival in the war torn country.

D. L. Thies Viet Nam Daniel Lthies Louis H. Thies Clermont Chu Lai Y Company Ard 7Th Marine Regiment Ard Marine Division Chun Lai Wartorn

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