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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
7
L CPL Robert L Ames 2163 384 of A Company Class 25 Night at Comm Electric Bin M C R D San Diego California 92140 graduated from electronics school on August 19 and was promoted to L CPL He completed six weeks at radio fundamental school and will attend a terminal school for ground or radio relay duties.
American Legion Post No. 376 raised the flag at the junior high on the first day of school robed by color guards led by John Stankovic and Dean Schneider with Henry Follett and John Halvorson. Lloyd Meier spoke about the flag and its meaning, and children recited the Pledge of Allegiance. This marked the first such ceremony since 1958.
The regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No. 375 was held Monday September 12 at the Legion Hall with thirteen members present. Millard Bear was reported on sick call and color guards for football games were named by John Stankovic with alternates listed. county meeting set for Clermont September 27 at 8:00, and the annual membership drive dinner scheduled October 10 at 6:30 pm at the Legion Hall.
Mrs Millard Nelson Jr was surprised Sunday when relatives brought a picnic dinner in honor of her birthday. Those present included Mr and Mrs LaVerne Swenson and family, Mr and Mrs Roger Berg, Mr and Mrs Doug Appelman, Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson and Bob, Mr and Mrs Ted Loftsgard, Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr and Chuck of Muscatine. Karen Hoopman was an afternoon caller.
Janice Nims daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Nims Jr enrolled in beauty school on Monday at Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402. Her address is 1812 C Ave N EB Cedar Rapids. It mentions Mrs John Cunningham in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hofer were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hofer in Postville on Monday. The social visit highlighted neighborly ties within the Hofer families and local community life.
Walter Follett urges civil defense leaders to dual focus on public shelters and clear guidance for urban and rural residents. He notes many urban shelters exist but fallout risk remains, while rural areas lack public shelter options and new public buildings should include basement provisions.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easler of Waterloo welcomed a son named Mark Robert born September 12 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz, joining two sisters and a brother with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Easler of Rochester Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Butikofer welcomed a girl named Barbara Jean born September 7 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union weighing 7 lbs 6 oz, joining three brothers with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butikofer of Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson.
Multiple readers express gratitude for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home Special thanks go to doctors nurses and local merchants for their support Also noted are social visits with Mr and Mrs Julian Moe of Decorah and a luncheon with Mrs Nelson at Fenimore Wisconsin with greetings sent to Clermont friends
The American Lutheran Church Women met at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Wednesday September 7. Mrs. LaVerne Swenson led due to the president's absence. A nominating committee was chosen. Circles planned to serve milk and cookies to Confirmation classes.
John Barnhouse returned home from Postville Community Hospital Friday after a medical stay lasting several weeks.
The Clermont Iowa town council met with Mayor Merle presiding. Minutes approved, bills allowed including Interstate Power Co charges for airport, park, street, hall lights, disposal plant, fire siren and other utilities. Salaries paid to city staff and police, trash and dump payments, insurance, and fuel costs noted. Meeting adjourned.
Prize names drawn Saturday evening for the Bucks include first prize of 100 dollars awarded to Mrs Almer Nelson who was not present Second prize 60 dollars awarded to Clarence Thorson who was present Third prize 10 dollars awarded to Mrs Marie Kohls who was not present Fourth prize 10 dollars awarded to Mrs John Stankavie who was present A drawing date is set for Saturday September 17 with first prize 100 dollars and 30 dollars for another prize and further amounts listed as 8 rd 1 dollars and 4 th 10 dollars
The Clermont Public Library reports receipt of boxes of books from the Eastern Iowa Library Cooperative fall book exchange. The shipment includes fiction for adults and young adults and easy books for children, supporting diverse reading needs.
Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Lyngaas and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. V. Larson returned Labor Day from a 10 day vacation trip in Canada and North and South Dakota. They visited Preeceville Sturgis Parshall and Mitchell and viewed Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. They called on friends in Rapid City and No. Dak and No. Dak locations, their first visit in 41 years.
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo U-Save include George Wander Wayne Gilson Clarence Talro Clara Helverson and Fran Hoopman. Previous week’s winners were Mrs Joe Wonder Mrs Olavus Berentson Mrs Arthur Amundson Mrs Ruth Groth and Fran Hoopman.
DeSales Central High School begins the 1966-67 year on Tuesday September 6 with 276 enrolled. Principal Father Russell Breich directs opening day ceremonies including a Viet Nam servicemen flag tribute, prayers for peace led by Msgr. V d Peters and a blessing of the new building.
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