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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1962
Page
8
East Clermont Junior Lutherans held sessions with the primary department led by Mrs. Milford Olson and the senior department led by Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus. Bible references were studied and refreshments were served. Karen Olson served as secretary.
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met at Hubert Cummings home on Tuesday October at 2:00 pm. Mrs John Kronicken led a talk on training children to be responsible. Officers elected: Justin Baker president, Clarence Amundson vice president, Sylvan Taylor secretary, LaVern Larson treasurer, Kenneth Blockhus historian, Bernhard Hanson secretary.
Tuesday afternoon October 23 PTA Study Club gathered at the home of Mrs I C Jerdee for pledges devotions and a review of the fall convention led by Katherine Jean Goatey Katherine Jean Andine Vasby was elected new vice president The meeting closed with the club collect Mr and Mrs Henry Schwein erus visited Ossian friends Sunday afternoon Several local guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler and Wendell Baumgartner
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. Lyle Aanes home. The group opened with the American Creed and heard devotions by Mrs. Aanes. Eleven members joined the roll call. delegates DeSart and Aanes reported on the district convention at Waukon in October. The business meeting closed with the club collect. A program on Door to Understanding Religion by Mrs. Laird Cline followed. A silent auction was held and refreshments were served by the hosts.
Mrs. Lorrinne Crowe hosted the Ladies' Bridge Club on Tuesday in her home with a 6:30 dinner. Mrs. Bess Blake captured first prize and Mrs. M. H. Moore took second. guest Mrs. Delmer Kingery attended.
A social note reports Mrs Theodore Ressler was honored at two receptions. A program featured and a plaque awarded recognizing her as Rural Teacher of the Year. The events included attendees described as her son or daughter and other guests in Il ligmsburg last weekend.
Mrs Alfred Baechler and Wendell traveled to Dallas where he begins as organist and choir master at Chapel Hills Methodist Church on Nov 1. Pat Nogels visits Cedar Rapids and plans a move to 420 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids. West Union visitors Clair Anderson call on Emma Anderson. Franklin Olson family from Waterloo visits Louis and Olivia Olson and plans a four week stay. Melbert Baechler and several Kohls families share a Saturday supper with Wendell Baechler. Lena Baumgartner and others also noted.
A Sunday noon family picnic at Archie Schroeder home marked the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A B Jacobs. Also noted were birthdays for Mrs Leon Jacob and Mrs Archie Schroeder. Attending were Mr and Mrs A B Jacob, Mr and Mrs Leon Jacob, Mary Ann, Margaret, Hubert, Jane, Mr and Mrs John Schaer, Dorothy and Jean, Mr and Mrs Alvin Stewart, Kevin and Craig of Oelwein, Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder, and Ken.
About sixty people turned out at the Legion hall Saturday afternoon and evening for a blood typing session conducted by Gerald Guyer of Postville Hospital and sponsored by Sheehan Olson Post. Every person received a card and was filed with Postville Hospital while a file was kept by the local Post service officer for donors or in case of accident. Any service member not yet typed can have his dog tags recorded for protection and potential donation.
Daisy Stry born September 14 1900 Clermont daughter of Lars and Dora Sampson married Edwin Stry in 1923. Predeceased by daughter Bernice and her mother. survivors include Lars Sampson four sisters and two brothers. Burial at Glet mont cemetery Monday. Card of thanks from Lars Sampson family.
Mrs. Gena Anderson relocated to an apartment in the Commercial Hotel on a Wednesday, shifting from a farm trailer. Helpers included George Frieden, Hans Sandvold, Merle Andersons, and Nels Gilberts. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ellis with family moved into the Pringle apartment from the Edwin Krueger farm residence.
Mrs. Harry Oakland and Ruth Larson hosted, while Roger Amundson entertained for daughter Susan’s sixth birthday. Guests included Martin Amundson, Joseph, Julia Helgerson, Norman Amundson, Mark, Patty, Julee, Glen and Mary Olson, Elmer Olson family, and relatives from Cedar Rapids. The group attended events in New Jersey and Effin Cab Convention sites, with many Amundsons and Gundersons noted among attendees. Weekend travels included Wittenberg Wisconsin for Homer Children’s Home. Relatives gathered at Sylvan Taylor’s home with a broad list of guests.
Mr and Mrs Theo N Lotts of Sac City returned Friday after a week with their son and family the Dean Loftsgards and daughter the Dan Flores family in Storm Lake They drove to Des Moines Sunday to see the musical South Pacific produced by the Iowa Bankers Assn The show featured Shy the Melody Club and Kiyanis Storm Lake and included Dan Flores Teddy and Nanette as members.
A California visitors reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Mary Olson Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Glenn Olson of South Pasadena Vernon Olson and Kristen Mr and Mrs Dale ege and Susanne Mr and Mrs Walter Lundy Donna and e of Decorah Mr and Mrs Harold Olson Mrs Albert hie and children Madison Wisconsin Mrs reyln son and Gene Mrs Weldon wandye Bradley and Jeff Mr and Mrs La Verne Swenson Ricky and Marti and Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson and Roger Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Robert Wharram and Bobby of Stanley Mrs Julia Landsgard and Mrs Helmer Lyngaas Lowell and Marcia.
Mr and Mrs Burkard Riegel visited their son Mr and Mrs Leo Riegel and family at Horicon Wise over the weekend. On Sunday morning they attended the baptism of their grandson Chris Jerome in a family ceremony.
Social visits filled a Castalia area weekend with relatives and friends from Lime Springs Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Meyer Diana David and Connie from Lime Springs plus Mr and Mrs Robert Wharram and Bobby Stanley and Mrs Helmer Lyngaas Marsha Lowell Mrs Julia Landsgard Mr and Mrs Helgerson and Sharon. Des Moines guests stayed with Mrs Evelyn Olson and Gene. Iowa City football fans Willett Miller Roy Tatro and relatives joined the Tann family in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Purdue game. Funeral services were held Monday for Clifford Stee at the Castalia Lutheran church with attendance from Floyd Bergeson and others.
Clifford Marvin Stee born February 28 1903 in Castalia lived in Nebraska before returning to Castalia. He married Mamie Jones and had Ardyth Karen and Gretta with one granddaughter Candy Weller. He died when a tractor loader tipped on him near Frankville, survived by Mamie, two daughters, a granddaughter, four brothers and a sister.
A flurry of Sunday visits spread through Randalia and nearby towns as families hosted guests from Cedar Falls Spencer Buffalo Center and West Union. Highlights included Carol Swenson visiting from Luther College and Abe Habeger’s birthday celebration with a large group from Lansing and area.
Mrs Gilbert Anderson hosted a quilting party on Wednesday with co-hostesses Mrs James Anderson and Mrs Clarence Kittelson. Two wool filled comforters were tied one for Mrs Kittelson and a gift to Mrs John Kronlokken. Attending were Mrs Lee Palmer Mrs Arthur Armyn dson Mrs Herbert Martin Mrs Will Burrow Mrs Richard Griebenow and Mrs Kronloken. Others absent included Mrs Amy Hovland Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Earl Kloster and Mrs Robert Burrow.
The Riverside Club gathered at Mrs. Emma Anderson's home on Wednesday afternoon October 24. Mrs. Roy Tatro opened with a reading as eight members shared their favorite winter sport. Contests conducted by Mrs. Clarion Olson, Mrs. John Yauslin, and Mrs. L. T. N. Olson awarded prizes. a door prize went to Mrs. Aimer Nelson. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Stamp winners last week at the Leo U Save Store were Mrs. Selmer Groth Andine Vasby Mrs. Oliver Rowland Mrs. Levi Molokken and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson.
Mrs Julia Halvorgon’s name was drawn Saturday night but she was absent. Next week’s drawing will award 80 dollars. Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson celebrated their son’s birthday with a supper on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Mary Olson, Mrs Emma Olson, Mrs Evelyn Olson and Gene.
Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D. Kronlokken features Reformation Day services and confirmation classes at East and West churches. An upcoming Luther Welfare meeting at Bethany Elkader, plus East and West choir rehearsals, council meetings, fall Brotherhood convention, and district pastor conference in Des Moines are listed with times and hostesses noted.
The Clermont Sorghum Mill ended the season with just over 4000 gallons produced, about a third of last year’s output. Owner Lucian Appelman appeared daily to help. A week of record bad weather hampered handling. Mr and Mrs Gerald Jacobson and daughter Lisa moved to the Millard Bilden house.
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