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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
7
Mrs Millard Nerig hosted a Halloween party on Sunday evening at Oak with Mr and Mrs Nerig as guests. Mrs Nelson Mee served refreshments while Riegel presented slides from a recent European trip to the group.
On Wednesday 14 cool weather did not dampen Valley Cubs spirits as they sat West Central of Maynard. Ricky Chapman Larry Orth Sammy Roberts Keith Kiosa and Chuck Frieden scored touchdowns with the latter adding the extra point. The entire squad played in a one sided victory ending the Cubs season on a happy note and the team thanks parents and teachers for support. Home economics girls fold in sewing projects and reflect on past experiences while noting the period passes quickly.
The Ladies Bridge Club met at Mrs. Lorranne Crowe’s home for a 6:30 luncheon on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bess Blake posted the high score with Mrs. Franz Appelman close behind in second place. An advertisement from Klingman’s promotes belts starting at 6.96, offering sizes 4 or 5 buckle arrettes.
The West Clermont Mission Society held a study on the 14th chapter with officers and members including Jake Ames Flossie Gass Joe Wander Roy Tatro Guy Muchow and Andine Vasby. Birthday offerings were given by several members and reports noted 25 envelopes turned in for Higher Education. The group discussed the proposed AL.C.W constitution and set oil price for tickets at $1.80 with several members serving in place of others.
Mrs. Kate Horan was described as 82 and nearby at Clermont. Mrs. Claude Gress Mrs. Clara Gress and daughter visited Francis Stanly Horan after Beverly Gress's wedding. He said his mother was only a short distance from the reception hall and hoped to return to Clermont.
Fayette County United Fund Drive is underway under the direction of Mrs Franz Appelman and Meierene Robison. The town quota is 1,043.00 with each family asked to contribute about 6.35. By Monday noon seven of 24 solicitors had submitted 306.50.
Elmer Joseph Trudo born May 19 1895 in Wegner township Iowa died Oct 18 at Veterans Hospital Iowa City aged 65 after nine weeks in hospital. He served in World War I in Germany and France and farmed before sixteen years at Farmers Service Station Clermont. Funeral Friday Oct 21 at St Peters Church with burial in Clermont Catholic cemetery. He leaves wife Elsie and five children, six grandchildren, brother Vern and sisters Edna and Ruby. He was a 40 year member of Sheehan Olson Legion Post. A public thanks note follows for support and meals received.
Clermont sorghum mill ends its largest run on Monday October 24 with demand alive for high quality product. Excess rain increased boiling time though most yields were not high. total gallons produced exceeded 10 000. Appelman praises dependable helpers and thanks workers and community for making the 1960 season the best ever.
Local hosts Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson welcomed relatives from Cedar Rapids Oelwein and Marion for dinners and Sundays. Families of Nelson Olson and partners shared meals in Cresco Lyle Olson and others attended Randy’s third birthday. Ads note sale of Thermal bikin insulation by Klingman’s.
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces rehearsals and joint choirs from Elgin St Olaf and Clermont for the Reformation Festival in Song at Valley High School. Includes Sunday services Oct 30 with baptisms, a Birmingham? No, clarifies North side. An offering supports the chapel choir.
Mr and Mrs Claude Gress attended the wedding of Beverly Jean Gress daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gress of Waterloo to Mr William Joseph Hick of Waterloo at St Johns Catholic Church in Waterloo on Saturday Oct 15 at 10 am. A reception followed in the church hall. The newlyweds departed that evening for a trip to the Ozarks. Mrs Gress traveled to Waterloo earlier and returned Monday. Mr Gress left Saturday morning and returned in the evening.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Ames Olson’s home on Friday afternoon Oct 22 with 12 members answering roll call by sharing a fact about a presidential candidate. Guest speaker Evelyen Thiele, Clayton county home economist, announced knitting lessons for Monona on Nov 1 and presented three color film strips.
Pamela Robison and others are listed as supper, lunch, and dinner guests at various homes including Connie Bear Ruth Larson and Gussie Miller. Visitors to Albert Christianson’s home include Charlie Spielman and Ben Frautschy. Herbert Martin is in Decorah hospital after surgery. An advertisement for winter underwear from Klingman’s concludes the item.
The club met on Tuesday October 14 at Mrs Gilbert Anderson's home with 13 members. After scripture and singing, members discussed Christmas spending and a shelter house in the park, with plans to consult other clubs. readings by several members and a report on Rev Jacob Tanner 95, teaching at Waldorf College. Lunch followed, next meeting set for November 15 at Dick Griebenaw home.
Sunday service led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers at 8:46 a.m. at the Methodist Church. The service focuses on worship and community prayer with hymns and a sermon. All parishioners are welcome to attend and participate.
St Peters Church announces Masses at 7 and 9 am with confessions on Saturday evening at 8 00 and 9 00 Fr Jos A Sullivan pastor. Visitors Mr and Mrs John Yauslin and family and Mr and Mrs Adrian Larson and Ramona visited Sunday including Mrs Ruth Larson.
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