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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1964
Page
7
West Clermont junior Lutherans gathered Wednesday evening for a church event focused on faith and community. Attendees included Mrs. Relea and Mr. and Mrs. Wiles, with Clarence and Kittle noted among the grade groups.
A miscellaneous social gathering featured Gow Games and contents provided for entertainment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wettleson, Di Elaine, Pauline Amundam, and Janet Amundson, with guests enjoying portions of the program.
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting notes record approval of purchases for assigned items, and outline rehabilitation committee duties. A rally is planned for September 22 at the hall with hostesses Mrs. Louis S. Oleon and Mrs. Masron. Poppy chairpersons and cookie committee are named, bills approved, and a program on constitution and by laws reviewed.
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr residence. Seven members and two guests attended. Minutes read and approved. A program on Charm entertained, with upcoming events and notes from County representatives. Next meeting scheduled October 9 with joint program and white elephant gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs Enoch Mark with Mr and Mrs Ekvin Olson of West Union traveled to Omaha Nebraska Fri day and were guests of Mr and Mrs Gene Galloway. They attended the Billy Graham crusade at Ak Sar Ben with an attendance of about 26 000. About 3 000 sang in the choir and all participants were from local Omaha churches. They returned home.
Worship led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins at the Illyria church with 8:45 am service. Jr MYF gathers 6:30 pm and Sr MYF meets 7:30 pm. Weekend visitors the Yauslin families from Ottawa and Cedar Rapids attended the wedding of Roger Yauslin and Linda Holder in West Union.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met on Wednesday September 9 at 4 00 pm at the Legion hall with hosts Sharon Lavorton Judy Marsha Mitts and Patty Gunderson. A committee Karen Ren Hoophany Luann Gunderson Junanne Bakewell was appointed to plan the Halloween party. Karen prepared to give a report on Hawkeye Lunch served by the hostesses.
A collage of travel notes and social updates from Clermont area residents. mentions a Colorado trip by the Robbe family and connections to Des Moines, Memphis, and Pittsburgh, plus visits with cousins, neighbors, and local hosts. Includes thanks from Mrs. Willet Miller and Christian Miller and social greetings from area families.
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at the school building with 17 members and one guest, Mrs Esther Perry of Oelwein. Vice president M J Finnegan led the meeting noting the president's illness and praising Mrs Seeley's leadership. A $5 gift was acknowledged, thanks sent from Patty Horan and from Lawrence and Cletus White, and plans announced for an annual food shower for the rectory.
The Woodland Study Club met on Tuesday afternoon September 8 at Miss Sophie Vasby's home. The group sang Onward Christian Soldiers and shared devotions from the 23rd Psalm. Members answered roll call with My Favorite Teacher. A thank you note from Mrs Vernon Anderson was read. Plans to dine out were postponed to next month. Mrs Harry Gunderson presented Home is a Place for the program. Mrs Jack Dibble read Guide Lines for Living and the thought for the day was given by Mrs Amy Howins. Birthday songs honored George V Larson Mrs Jack Dibble and Mrs Roy Swenson. Contests led by Mrs LaVerne Swenson were won by Sophie Vasby and Mrs George V Larson.
A number of women including Mrs. L. G. Willey of Clinton and Mrs. E. G. of Minden will travel to Dallas for the national convention on September 18. Delegates from Town and state chapters will be housed at the Baker Hotel or national headquarters at the Statler. Mrs. H. P. Barks of Hull and Mrs. Walter H. Glynn of West Des Moines head the executive and Child Welfare committees respectively, with Glynn overseeing the committee’s pre convention meeting.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Erhardt returned home Saturday evening from a five day tour through Wisconsin Minnesota and Canada They visited The House on the Rock Biblical Gardens at the Dells Museum of Wood Carvings Iron Mines Superior and Duluth Istaca State Park where they saw the source of the Mississippi River Paul Bunyan country at Bemidji Minn Friday morning at Wadena Minn a killing frost nearby a farm had seven buildings destroyed by a tornado Friday night the house remained intact as neighbors were unaware of the strike until they looked out and saw the damage They spent Friday evening and Saturday with relatives at Austin Minnesota.
Clermont community youths depart for study at Luther College Decorah Richard Amundson Joan Gunderson Everett Rowland and Diane Bilden proceed to Upper Iowa University Fayette Diane Frieden Marlene Anderson Dale Hoopman and Robert K Mott head there Duane Gutcher attends University of Iowa Iowa City Larry Halverson goes to Wayne State Nebraska Wayne Triem and Lyderson attend Mason City Junior College Mark Amundson bound for Iowa State College Ames
James J Powers died in Doctor's Hospital August 26. Burial was in St Francis cemetery. Born in Clermont Iowa 1908 to Thomas and Stella Powers, he graduated from Clermont High School and the University of Wisconsin. Survived by wife Fi, son Daniel, a sister J M Keating, Lorraine Powers, Mrs Jack Dowd, and Mrs James Nylon.
The Fayette County American Legion and Auxiliary announce a meeting at the Legion Hall in Clermont on Tuesday evening September 22 at 8 p.m. A good attendance is requested.
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met Tuesday evening September 8 at the Hubert Cummings home. Mrs. Clareng on the Amundson led the devotion. A hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus was sung. Mrs. Justin Baker presented the program on South Africa. Mrs Wayne Amundson read two poems The Commandments of Christian Service and Country Life in Bovadloe.
A local shower honored bride-elect Patricia Paulson of Gaylord with gifts and best wishes. Attendees included Mary Guyét and several relatives. several invited guests could not attend due to conflicts.
Dr Jim Tonessiof of Clear Lake delivered the keynote at the NFA convention banquet held at 6 30 with 200 plus guests and delegates registered. Roy Hoover and Debbee Pals among others spoke on nutrition and prevention during the event in Atlanta Texas.
Names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save Store include Truman Paulson Mrs ler Mrs Lawrence Mrs La Vern Hyde and Anne Thorson in a small community drawing.
Mr and Mrs Henry Folletts entertained the Supper Club at their home on Saturday night. The event featured 800 with Mrs Butikofer winning ladies high and Mrs Sylvan Taylor taking honors. Le and Probert claimed men s high and Lawrence Kohls men s low. Guests included Eugene Butikofer and the Lyuvenie Taylor party along with the Kent and Probert households.
The August Clermont Comets 4-H meeting at Gary and Kathy Timmerman home included talks on the County 4-H tour to Dubuque by Burton Appelman Leon Dibble and Kender. Entry blanks for Fayette County Fair were distributed and filled. Members exhibited at the Fayette County Fair with various breeds and champions noted. At Postville Big Four Fair Leslie Miller showed the Champion P B Holstein and Kem Schroeder the reserve Champion. Allan Steffens won Jr Showmanship. other exhibitors included the McNeils Miller Steffens and Dibble.
The drawing lists four winners from the previous evening with amounts of 20 10 10 and 40 dollars awarded to Anderson Mrs Archie Howard Millard Bilden and Clifford J Olson respectively. A new drawing this Saturday will award 60 dollars for first place and 10 dollars each for second third and fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Follett celebrate forty years of marriage with an open house at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Elgin on Sunday September 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited. no invitations will be sent.
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