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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1962

Page

7

Clermont Country Cousins Meeting Report

The Clermont Country Cousins met Friday evening at Zoe Ann Dibble's home. Dianne Amundson called the meeting. ten answered, with four new members added. Officers elected include secretary Dianne McR. N Teil and treasurer Nancy Nelson. Four reporters chosen: Hanesteat Mouleen LuAnn Gunderhaen, Anderson. Meeting closed with the pledge and lunch. Next meeting set for Nos. 8 of Diktine Moncton.

Clermont Country Zoe Ann Dibble Dianne Amundson Dianne Mcr N Teil Nancy Nelson Elie Hanes Te At Mouleen LuAnn Gunderhaen Anderson Msee Diktine Moncton

Service Club Met at Griebenow Home

The Women's Service Club met at Mrs Griebenow’s home on Tuesday Oct 18. Minutes were read and approved. Poems were read by Amundson and Mrs Richard Griebenow. Mrs Gilbert Anderson spoke of a Dubuque trip visiting Baby Fold Sunbeam Bakery and other sites. Mrs Arthur Nelson gave the thought for the day. One visitor Mrs Emil Huegli attended. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table grace. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Women’s Service Club Neon” Griebenow Amundson Richard Griebenow Gilbert ‘Anderson Dubuque Baby Fold Sunbeam Bakery Arthur Nelson Emil Huegli

Luther College honors Helen Frost with distinguished service award

Helen Frost, a retired missionary to the Eskimos in Alaska for over 30 years, visited Luther College during homecoming weekend. She received a distinguished service award at Saturday convocation for her long and unique service to the church and college community.

Helen ‘Prost Alaska John Kronlokken Miss Frost Luther College

Hospital Patient Daisy Stry at University Hospitals Iowa City

Mrs Daisy Stry is listed as a medical patient at University Hospitals in Iowa City. She was admitted to the hospital on Thursday for treatment and observation.

Daisy Stry University Hospitals Iowa City

Rev Sullivan to Succeed Vallaster at Saint Bridget's Postville

The Rev Francis J Vallaster resigns as pastor of Saint Bridget's Postville due to failing health after serving since 1944. He plans retirement starting November 7 and relocation to Dubuque. The Rev Medd Sullivan of St Peter's Church Lernont is appointed pastor of Saint Bridget's Postville.

Francis J. Vallaster Saint Bridget’s Church Pastville Father .Vallaster Dubuque Medd. Sullivan St. Peter's Church Lernont Saint Bridget's Church Postville

West Clermont Luther League Hosts Youth Night

The West Clermont Luther League hosted a youth night on Sunday Oct. 19 with about 100 high school youths attending. Arthur Amundson led hymn singing Conni Kronlokken played piano Margie Swenson gave a welcome and devotions A feature film Goal to Go depicted a football player called to witness Christian faith Afterward attendees toured the church addition and enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream. organizers thanked sponsors for the event.

Clermont Luther Tage Clermont Lutheran Arthur Amundson Conni Kronlokken Margie Swenson Luther League West Luther League

Robison Resigns as Assistant Cashier for Swisher Bank Move

Eugene Robison, assistant cashier of Farmers Savings Bank, resigns effective November 1 and accepts a similar post at Swisher Trust and Savings Bank. He and his wife plan to move about November 1. Mrs. Charles Thorson will be employed temporarily until a successor is named.

Eugene Robison Farmers ~ Savings Bank Robison Swisher Trust and Savings Bank of Swisher Charles Thorson

Stamp Winners at Klingman’s Clothes Shop in 4c

Stamp winners last week in Leo and Leona's Store were Mrs. Ben Frautschy Mrs. Arthur Olson Lawrence Walvatne Mrs. Conner Dummermuth and Mrs. Millard Bilder. It’s BALL BAND overshoe time. Get your pair now at Klingman’s Clothes Shop 4c.

Leo and Leona Ben Frautschy Arthur Olson Lawrence Walvatne Conner Dummermuth Millard Bilden Klingman’s Clothes Shop

Obituary for Mrs Nettie Frisbie of Clermont

Mrs Nettie Frisbie born July 17 1877 in Clermont died Oct 10 1962 at University of Iowa Hospitals aged 85. Two children, Dwayne Frisbie and Hazel Spencer, survive along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial at Gods Acre near Clermont after funeral at Norway Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Henry J. Mathie.

Nettie Frisbie Clermont Jacob Kightlinger Carrie Swanson St. Olaf Dwayne Frisbie Osage Jack Frisbie Iowa State Agricultural Department Frisbie's Bernamd's Mill Waterville Forest City Sheldon Sanburn Brockton Iowa Falls Farmersburg Hazel Mae Dale Mary Bergan Norway Luth Henry J. Mathie Harry Hertick Way Choir Palibee Waldeme On Wm.or Higheed Onis

Legion Blood Typing Drive Sponsored by Clermont Post

The Clermont American Legion Post sponsors a public blood typing program with free tests for donors to the Postville Community Hospital blood bank and a $2.50 option for those seeking only their type. Gerald Guyer will conduct tests at Legion Club rooms on Saturday Oct 27, 1982, with hours 2 to 5 PM and 7:30 to 6:20 PM. The Auxiliary offers free coffee and donuts, and a personal blood type card will be issued for carry.

Clermont American Legion Post Gerald Guyer Postville Community Hospitals Postville Community Hospital Legion Club American ‘Legion Auxiliary Postville

ALCW Workers Conference Held in Monona

An ALCW workers conference was held in Monona on Monday. Attendees from West Church included Mrs. Herbert Martin Mrs. Willet Miller Mrs Ray Patro Mr Amy Hovland Mrs Vernon Anderson and Mrs Leo Griebengy. East Church attendees were Mrs George Frieden Hubert Cummings Mrs Art Helgerson Mrs Millard Gilseson and Mrs Millard Bilden.

Alc.w Monona West Church Herbert Martin Willet Miller Ray “Patro Amy Hovland Vernon Anderson Leo Griebengy East Church George Frieden Hubert Cummings Art Helgerson Millard Gisleson Millard Bilden

Olson Family Leads Open House at Carnation Waterloo Plant

Mr and Mrs Louis Olson attended the Carnations Water loo plant open house on Friday October 19 Franklin Olson son of the couple serves as office manager for the company and acted as general chairman of open house activities marking 16 years with Carnation.

Louis Olson Carnation Waterloo Franklin, Olson

Clermont Commercial Club Meeting at Legion Hall

The Clermont Commercial Club met at the Legion hall at 8:00 p.m. on October 15 with 14 members present. Eugene Robison resigned as president, leaving Clermont by November 1 for a bank job in Swisher Town. Gift not to exceed $10 was approved for Robison. Mayor Nelson announced a 30 percent Federal grant for the disposal plant if the council proceeds with the sewer plan, risking loss of $14,000 if not.

Clermont Commercial Club Legion Hall Eugene Robison Lyle Gunderson Sylvan Taylor Clermont Swisher Town Will J. Nelson Leo ‘Griebenow Robison Lloyd Meier Gordon Hoopman Nelson Harry Helgerson Kittleson Peterson Postville Helgerson Elmer Olson Leo Griebenow Bucks W. C. Follet

Rev Kronlokken Resigns from Vermont Lutheran Parish

The Rev John B Kronlokken, pastor of the Clettubnt Lutheran Parish serving East and West Churches, resigns this Sunday to accept a call at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice Iowa. He plans to start Advent Sunday December 2. Joice lies north of Mason City. Parish leaders Oliver Larson Harry Amundson Clarence Kittelson and Roger Amundson are coordinating a call meeting with Dist Pres Dr H W Siefkes of Mason City as merger changes reduce the call period.

John B. Kronisiken Clettubnt Clermont Parish Oliver Larson Harry Amundson Clarence Kittelson Roger Amundson Dist. Pres H.W. Siefkes Mason City Paul Meyer West Union American Lutheran ‘Church Kronlokken

Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Highlights

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Hubert Cummings home on Friday afternoon October 19 with fifteen members present. Scripture readings, a lesson on cooking with sour cream, and readings from The View from the Fence were shared. Prizes were awarded in two contests, and lunch was served by the hostess. guests included Mrs. Merrill Gunderson, Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus, and Mrs. Norman Lieran.

Grand Meadow Hubert Cummings William Nelson Jr Almer Leo Nelson Almer Amundson George Frieden Merrill Gunderson Kenneth Blockhus Norman Lieran

Visitors and dinner guests share West Union weekend

Inga Larson visited Mrs Will Carter and Mrs Louis Light at West Union Friday. Mr and Mrs Forrest Medberry Barbara Sandra Pamela and David of Cedar Rapids were dinner guests Sunday in the parental Nels Gilbert home.

Inga Larson Will Carter Louis Light West Union Forrest Medberry Barbara Sandra Pamela David Cedar Rapids Nels Gilbert

Bucks Drawing Winner Thomas Davis Claims 80 Dollar Prize

Thomas Davis won the Saturday night Bucks Drawing prize of 80 dollars. The event drew attendees for the drawing and prize payout, with Davis named as the winner and recipient of the top amount.

Thomas Davis

Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Rally

Clermont Methodist Church announces Sunday worship at 8 45 a m with a youth meeting at Illyria at 7 30 p m On Monday Oct 29 the Dubuque District Men’s Rally will be held at Strawberry Point with service beginning at 5 30 p m.

Illyria Dubuque Strawberry Point

Clermont Lutheran Church Activities Announced

Pastor Kronlokken leads weekly schedule with confirmation classes, choir, Bible study, parish meetings, and services at West and East Clermont. Upcoming events include heres a fall convention, a welfare meeting, smorgasbord and bazaar, and a monthly congregational series on The Faith We Teach.

East Jr West Jr ALCW Parish Brotherhood West Clermont Convention of Decorah West Clermont Church West Church

Klingman’s Clothes Shop Ball Band Overshoes Ad

Mrs Gena Anderson Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric called Thursday forenoon in the Hans Sandvold home as Klingman’s Clothes Shop advertised ball band overshoes for the family.

Klingman’s Gena Anderson Merle Anderson Eric Hans Sandvold

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Country Cousins Service Club Rev. Sullivan Vallaster West Swisher Bank Armer Iowa Federal. Deposit Insurance Corporation Greenbay Lena Wenger Lester Wenger Dianne Karl Miller Farmer Mutual Insurance Assn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Farutual Legion A.lc.w. Workers Rev. Kronlikken Vermont Clermont Methodist Church Clermont Lutheran P FELCO Clermont Cooperative CO
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