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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1964

Page

7

Bride-Elect Darlene Metzger to Marry Lowell

Mr and Mrs John Metzger announce the engagement of daughter Darlene to Lowell. The bride-to-be works at VanderKoffee Shop in Postville. Groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Claire Maurer of Fairbank. He works at J Poultry Service in Waterloo. They plan a December 13 wedding.

John Metzger Darlene Lowell Th Léyroom Elect Mira Claire’ Maurer Fairbank J Poultry Service Waterloo VanderKoffee Postville

Clermont Study Club Meets at Shipton Home

Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. ter Sh ton's home for an afternoon focused on devotionals from The Spirit is Our Teacher based on John 14 26. Eleven members answered roll call and discussed education as part of the program.

Clermont Chity Ter Shton Lucian Appelmen Elmer Olson Fred Gling Wintgh M. H. Moore

Bucks Drawing Names at Saturday Evening Event

Community members attended a drawing night where names were drawn for prizes including 80 bucks. Attendees included Gulsvig Postville and numerous locals from Cedar Falls Waterloo and Gregory. Family members and friends visited and assisted with preparations amid illness in one household.

Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Blake Home

The Ladies' Aid Society gathered Sept 30 at Mrs. Bess Blake's home with 16 members present and six guests welcomed. The president led the meeting on location, and Mrs. pester Luchsinger assisted. Mrs. Rober Lees presented a program including Jean Kerr's Mary.

Ladies’ Aid Society Bess Blake Pester Luchsinger Pss Rober Lees Mary Jean Kerr

West Clermont Circle Met with Hostesses for Meeting

West Clermont ALCW met Wednesday afternoon with Circle Martha hostesses Mes James Earl Kloster Clarence Kittleson Elmer Olson I Jerdee Ben Frautschy Albert Christianson Aubrey Guyer Emily Amundson and Wim Muller. The meeting opened with the theme hymn Breathe on the Breath of God and devotions from Matthew 28. Thank Offering boxes to next meeting. Rummage sale Oct 24 at church basement with cake and coffee. Mrs Millard Bear reported on annual lutefish supper Nov 12. Officers elected for the year: reader Ai ene eere tikofer Leo Woods and treasurer Mrs Leo Grieben ate. Birthday offerings by Mesdames Arthur Olson Nels Gilbert Ivan Anderson and Vernon Anderson. Mrs William Nelson Jr gave Be offering meditation during offering hymn Blest be the Tie that Binds. Mrs Eugene Hatikofee. Charities report by Mrs Batikofer. Talk on Aase Haugen Homes by Mr Jen Larson. Karen Hoopman spoke on Luther League Convention in Detroit.

West Clermont ALCW Circle Martha Mes James Earl Kloster Clarence Kittleson Elmer Olson I, Jerdee Ben Frautschy Albert Christianson Aubrey Guyer Emily Amundson Wim. Muller God Pastor Peterson Matthew ASCW Millard Bear Ai Ene Eere Tikofer Leo Leo Woods Leo Griebenate Arthur Olson Nels Gilbert Ivan Anderson Vernon ‘Anderson William Nelson, Jr Eugene Hatikofee Batikofer Lides Aase Haugen Jen. Larson Karen Hoopman Detroit

Stamp Winners Named for Free Gold Bond Stamps

Names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps at U S Save Store include Mrs Paul Butikofer Mrs Kenneth Kjosa Mrs Henry Follett Lyle Cc Aanes and George Durscher.

U-Save Paul Butikofer Kenneth Kjosa Henry Follett Lyle Cc. Aanes George Durscher

New Addresses For Gene R Olson SA in Duluth MN

Gene R Olson SA relocates to 1291 Minnesota Ave Duluth Minnesota with updated contact and street address details. The move places Olson within the Duluth area serving local clients and suggests ongoing business operations from the new site.

Gene R. Olson SA Minnesota Ave Duluth, Minn

Bouquet of violets picked on spring lawn

Mrs. George V. Larson reports she picked a bouquet of violets Thursday afternoon on her lawn. She notes a single patch blooming early and mentions a few blossoms on her bridal wreath near the house.

George V. Larson

Clermont Comets 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Local Talk

The Clermont Comets 4-H Club met in September with members Brenda Dibble Davin Roland and Marlene Anderson speaking on planning good programs and the main motion to pay Ken Schroeder for 4-H signs. Harold Boten discussed 4-H records books and the Diary Cattle Congress. record books due October 6, 1964. The gathering also noted many local visitors and family celebrations at Clermont and nearby towns.

Clermont Comets

Fire Department Responds to Hackmann Trailer Home

The Clermont fire crew was called Saturday around 8 p.m. to the Rowlan Hackmann trailer home after an overheated stove threatened damage. No damage occurred. Fire chief Dick Griebe urges callers who misdial the fire number to say so before hanging up.

Rowlan H Ackmann Dick Griebe Clermont

F B Homemakers Met at Olson Home

The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met October 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson. The meeting opened with the pledge, roll call, and a safety hint. County Farm Bureau minutes were read. educators discussed property tax and a workshop set for Oct 12.

Clermont ‘Township Homer Richard Olson Millard Nelson, Jr County Farm Bureau Taymard United Nations Fayette Roy Swenson

James W Kamp Enrolls at NMSTC Kirksville Fall 1964

James W Kamp of Clermont enrolls as a freshman biology major at North East Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville for the 1964 fall quarter. He joins a record 4376 students, about 500 more than 1963. He is son of Duane and Mrs Kamp of Clermont.

James W. Kamp Clermont Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Kamp Duane’ Kamp Clertmont Kirksville College

W S C S Met at Mott Home Event

W S C S and guests met at Mott home with co hostesses Mrs Clifton Pringle and Mrs LeeRoy Collins among twelve members and four visitors. Collins reported on the September district workshop at Strawberry Point with the theme New Purpose for a New Age. Dean Schneider led Worship and Program describing a new age and the week of Prayer and Self Denial. Meeting closed with prayer.

W.sib.s Evenine OM Sabine Bene Robert Mott Clifton Pringle LeeRoy Collins Strawberry Point Dean Schneider

West Clermont Junior Lutherans Meet

West Clermont Junior Lutherans met Wednesday evening October 7 at the church. Grades 7 and 8 with teacher Mrs Clarence Kittleson had 10 members present. Elaine Thorson led scripture from Psalm 95 and LuAnn Gunderson led devotion. Brian Amundson was elected secretary. Grades 6 with teacher Mrs William Neon had 11 members. study is Work of the Church and first lesson The Job of the Church Council. Grades 8 and 4 with teacher Mrs Roger Peterson had nine members. devotions from Psalm 122 verse 1 and lesson Our Church family and Our Church's Name focused on the Martin Luther emblem.

West Clermont Clarence Kittleson Elaine Thorson LuAnn Gunderson William Neon Church Council Brian Amundson Roger Peterson Martin Luther

New Members Transfer Into West Clermont Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs Howard Hill and family joined West Clermont Lutheran Church by transfer on Sunday October 11 from the Lutheran church in Monona.

Howard Hill West Clermont Lutheran Monona

Card of Thanks from Postville Hospital Visitors

Special thanks to friends and relatives who visited and sent cards while in the Postville Hospital. Gratitude to Pastor Peterson and Arthur Nelson Sr. for visits. Also thanks for cards and letters received during hospitalization. Louise Miller and John Halvorson express thanks for birthday wishes.

Postville Hospital Pastor Peterson Arthur Nelson Sr John Halvorson Louise Miller Abe

Linda Kittle son hospitalized at Falmer Memorial Hospital

IIl and Hospitalized. Linda Kittle son was a medical patient from Tuesday to Thursday at the Fal mer Memorial Hospital in West Union. The Raymond Loftsgard family visited a Sunday afternoon in the Elmer Dennler home, Elkader.

Linda Kittleson Falmer Memorial Hospital West Union Raymond Loftsgard Elmer Dennler Elkader

Salvation Army Appeal Letters Mailed in Clermont Drive

Appeal letters have been mailed during the past week for the annual Salvation Army Drive. Some responses already returned. Contributions should be mailed to Mr Arnold Guyer local treasurer of the Salvation Army Service Unit Clermont. Clermont is one of 850 Iowa communities organized with a volunteer committee carrying a health and welfare program.

Appeal Salvation Army Arnold Guyer Salvation Army Service Unit Clermont Iowa

Darrel Bushman’s Daughter Baptized at Family Ceremony

The event honored Darrel Bushman’s daughter Filerca Daa with baptism. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sant, Mr and Mrs Alex Reicks and family, and visitors Mr and Mrs Robert Lensing of Festina.

Darrel Bushman’s Filerca Sant Alex Reicks Robert Lensing Festina

Taylor Hom Supper Club Hosts At Home Gathering

Mr and Mrs Sylvia Taylor entertained the supper club at their Taylor Hom home Saturday. Members present included Mr Addair John Gass Eugen Butikofer and Mrs Leland Probertsys with Mrs Sag Cowal and others. The evening featured a 500 game with Mire Proter Pi ecely ing ladies high and Mr Cowell mens high.

Sylvia Taylor Mr Addair John Gass Anew Eugen 3Utikofer Ow Cence Kohls Leland Probertsys Sag Cowal Cowell Butikofer

Dispersal Sale News From Eldorado and Nearby Areas

An incomplete report notes a dispersal sale involving Steffins Eldorado Schroe der Postville and Reuben Stef fins moving to Pabs to Batmiy Holstein stock. The item references a location near a four bottom tower in Wise County and mentions Monday timing with Clarence Kittle and Lester involved.

Steffins Eldorado Ie Schroeder Postville Reuben Steffins Pabs Batmiy Holstein 4Ottom Tower Wise Clarence Kittle Soe Lester

Quiety Methodiat Charen G Pastor Roy Worship Service

The notice lists a 6:35 am Quiety Worship Service in Wau kon and a 7:30 pm quarterly conference on Sunday October 18 at the church. It notes MYF meetings in Elgin and a supper at the church with various family visitors and hospital discharge of Arthur Nelson.

Thury Waukon Myf Falb Elgin

Clermont Lutheran Church Schedules October Events

East and West congregations list weekly activities from Oct 14 to 25 including Jr and Sr Lutherans, confirmations, choirs, Sunday school, Laymen’s Sunday, Luther League, and a Reformation Rally at Luther College fieldhouse with Dr. William Strong as speaker.

Thurs Matthew Erickson Cathy Thorson Judy Olson E. Thorson Clarence Amundson Quinton Olson Sun Luther League West Evangelism Committee Rachel Carmen Swenson Esther Louis Thies Ae Ram. Jr Ant. Ook Confirmation Nass Pam New Luther College William Strong

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Darlene’ Metzger Clermont Study Club Shipton Ae En Gulsvig Visi Arry Gunderson Stewart ‘Wilson Andy Mie Mire Penrs Gordon Hoopman Dale Karen Claude Cobson Dennis Olson Cedar Falls Larry Kinge David Gregory Brenda Inga Larson Wayne Timmer Man Rebecca Leo Grie~enow Blake Home W. Clermont PrithetHe Dlec Farm Journal Ron Clermont Coop Harry Thompson Forest City Tillie Johnson Woodrow Hyde Dean Lyle Nelson Seattle Wash Richards Lisa Elen Nelson Paul Pinney Colin Carlene Anamosa Ellen Nelson Marsha Mitts Wm. Weda Vern Howden Sheilie Carol Cathy Ronald Lyngaas Ewald Lyngaas Harvey Copeland Great Bend Kans Mars Gerhard Halvér Adian evelyn _pildes Decorah Leste’ Weber Arthur JoAnn, Oelwein Gertrude Pren Tice Stanley Harry Amundson Harold Richard Neumann Agnes Louise Bilden Harry Aroundson Almer Amundson Arthur Amundson Ralph Moen Emily Joan Rockland Martin Andersons Wayne Gilson Luis Famly Fire Dept R. Hackmann Home F. B Olson A. and Nexs Bottie Gilbert Anderson Earl Kloster Paul Miene Will Burrow Martin Anderson Chrystal Linda Rock Island Ill Burnell Anderson Dennis and Thelma Scholten Omaha Nebr Helgina Nelson Selmer Erickson Scholten Enoch Mork Harry Helgerson Elmhurst Mork Lloyd J. Palner NMSTC W.S.C.S Mott, Home Bipasha West Clermont Jr. Lutherans Iil Grinnell Mutual Taylor Hom Methodiat Charen Pastor Roy Quiety Will Gilber Epson Aloe Waye Jason End David Louis A. Olson Harpers Arthur Nelson Postville _ Community Hospital Grinnell Mutual Insurance Karl Miller Clarment Mirnell uuTune Reinsurance Company Getonall, Lowe Otha Atyiet Armers Savings Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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