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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1963

Page

7

Clermont Farm Bureau meeting and community notices

The Clermont Farm Bureau meeting featured a flag pledge and roll call by ten members. Reports included Farm Bureau duties for township officers and an Educational sheet on Federal Aid to Education. Social notes mention visits from Milwaukee relatives, a 30th wedding anniversary, and local open houses.

Clermont Ree Franz Appelman Millard "Nelgon, Jr Ates Laird Cline Farm Bureau Keith ® Kerr Pub

Gold Star Sunday Urged by Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary urges churches to honor Gold Star families on Gold Star Sunday September 22. The oft cited observance stems from Congressional acts in 1936 and 1938 recognizing families of service members who died in war.

Legion Auxili Thed. Loftegard Sheehan Olson Congress

Farm Bureau Meeting Held at Clermont Legion Hall

The annual Clermont township Farm Bureau meeting was held Friday night at the Legion hall. Eighteen members attended with Don Rainier, the Farm Bureau field man. The minutes of the 1962 meeting were read and approved. Kerr was re elected to serve Clermont township.

Farm Bureau Clermont Township Legion Hall

Busy Beavers 4-H Club Meeting Reports Fair Honors

The Busy Beavers 4-H Club met September 2 at Mrs. Amundson’s home with Diane Frieden presiding. Members learned this year’s roll call phrase and noted the club’s purple ribbon at the Clay County Fair, which qualified for Postville Fair with a blue ribbon. Karen Olson was named treasurer for the year as the former treasurer moved away. The club agreed to send thank-you notes to George Frieden, Mrs. George Hanson, and Ross James for summer assistance. They reviewed records and viewed Candler trip slides before social time with lamb.

Beavers II ‘Amundson Diane Frieden Clayton County Fair Postville Fair Karen Olson George Frieden George Hanson Ross James Wes Lamb Patty Amundson

St Peters Rosary Society and Guild Met in September

The St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild held its September meeting on Friday, September 12. Father Currier presented the first of 24 sound film strips on The Good News with a Kerygmatic approach to scripture, aided by scripts from the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Members discussed ongoing projects, with September hostesses named and plans for the next meeting in October.

St. Peters Rosary Society Altar Guild Thomas F. Currier Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monroe Mich Dubuque Lloyd Meier George Fape Dale Schissel William Peters Giles Mi Daryl Bushman Bert Stilton Joseph. Leehy

Okizu Camp Fire Girls Meet September 14

Camp Fire Girls met September 14 at Pamela’s home with seven members and one visitor. They chose the Indian name Okizu meaning to be united. Progress on the belt sale was reported. The next meeting, a Halloween party, will be at Kathy Mele’s home on October 28 after school. Rep. Loretta Matt.

Camp Fire Pamela Nancy Sehiveet Cit Sale Kathy Mele Loretta Matt

Klingman’s Clothes Shop Ad Seeks Fall Adam Hat

Select a new ADAM HAT for fall from Klingman’s Clothes Shop. Dinner guests noted include Mr and Mrs John Garlisch of Ames and Mr and Mrs Louis Olson with gathering mentions at Willet Miller home. Other visits reference Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Ken at Schroeder home in Postville and Mr and Mrs Robert Larson with Steven David and Vicky in Cedar Rapids.

Klingman’s John Garlisch Ames Louis Olson Willet Miller Archie Schroeder Ken Schroeder Postville Robert Larson Steven David Vicky Ana City Norman Erickson Cedar Rap A. Erickson

Town Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests

A sequence of social visits unfolds across towns as Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman host Sunday supper for Dale and guests while Mr and Mrs Bork and Richard entertain. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Harvey Meyer welcome callers in the Becker home. Granville Myers and Strawberry Point guests dine with Mr and Mrs Guy Probert as Norris Reierson and family share Sunday dinner with the Gundersons. The DeSart and Appelman households host suppers and discuss a Connecticut trip. Cedar Falls visitors drop by in Cedar Falls while others recall a trip to Iowa City and a gathering at the State University.

Gordon Hoopman Dale Robert Bork Richard Harvey Meyer Charles Becker Granville Myers Strawberry Point Guy Probert Norris Reierson Ricky Renae Arnold Gunderson Gary Postville Dean DeSart Debbie Mark Jay Elgin Jane Exfekson Herbert Stevens Lucian Appelman Connecticut Avid LeRoy Anderson Cedar Falls Satlay Rine Fyoma P Apoleon F.A Hetth State University O! of Iowa Einara Ae Ey City

Clermont Methodist Church Schedule and Leader

Clermont Methodist Church announces Pastor Lee Hoy Collins leading services. Worship at 8 am. Wednesday September 18 prayer and Bible study meet at 9 30 at Elgin church. Leadership training close meets at Elgin church at 7 30.

Clermont Methodist Church Lee Hoy Collins Elgin

ACCW Regional Institute Hosts Catholic Women's Institute

Ossian deanery will host the fourth Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Regional Institute at St. Luke's on Thursday. Five deaneries participate, with leaders from Archdiocesan Councils of Men and Women and consultants. Theme emphasizes Human Dignity Personal Responsibility Public Morality. Programs include Leader Program Study Groups Ecumenical Activities Rural Life Symposium. Registration 8:30 a.m. fee 1.00 Sack lunch Noon adjournment 3 p.m. All ladies from five deaneries urged to attend.

Ossian Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women’s St. Luke's Gehook St. Lucas Charles City Cresco Lansing New Hampton Archdiocesan Archdiocesan Councils of Men and

Pvt Bert Henderson Returns to Fort Ord

Pvt Bert Henderson spent a 13 day leave at his parents home in New Ulm Minnesota then boarded a plane for his return to Fort Ord for advanced infantry training. The Hendersons visited the David Ramnes home that evening and returned home the next day.

Bert Henderson James Prd Calif. Eelis Fort Hendersons David Ramnes New Ulm Minnesota

Union Street Birthday Club gathers for September party

The Union Street Birthday Club met at Mrs. James Taylor's home on Thursday afternoon September 12. Members Mrs. Geo. W. Larson and Edna Miller have September birthdays. The group played bingo and visited, with a potluck lunch served. Mrs. Emma Olson attended as a guest.

Union Street James Taylor Geo. W. Larson Edna Miller Emma Olson

Legion Meeting At Shee han Olson Unit No 375

The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Unit No 375 was held Monday evening with 19 members present. Commander Amundson presided and introduced new members. Plans were made for the county meeting in Clermont on Sept 24 and a supper at Hetty's Cafe on Oct 14 for paid up members.

Sheehan - Olson Amundson Clermont Lyle Gunderson Legion Hetty Levi Molokken

Moves to New Home in Several Local Moves

Miss Andine Vasby moved Thursday to the Mrs Ruth Starkey home she purchased last month Mrs Starkey moved to her sister Beulah Lubke’s home where she will live for the present Mr and Mrs John Staffenhagen and son moved their trailer to West Union where they will reside Chuckie Mitts enrolled in the Hard of Hearing school in Council Bluffs last week Local shoppers eye spring coats at Klingman’s Clothes Shop

Andine Vasby John Staffenhagen West Union Chuckie’ Mitts Vand Dean Mitts Council Bluffs Moore's Brad Jetta Kim Mara Olives Haren

Stamp Winners and Local Names Highlight Last Week

Stamp winners and a list of local residents including Mrs. Harry Yauslin Mrs. Raymond Erhardt Mrs. Nets Gilbert Mrs. James Taylor and Mrs. Millard Rear featured in a brief recap of last week activities at U Save Grocery and Leo and L stores.

Petes Leo and U-Save Gere Harry Yauslin Raymond Erhardt Nets’ Gilbert James Taylor Millard Rear

Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests

Airport.News notes Nelson of West Union taking a commercial flight on Wednesday. Don belongs to the local club. John Yauslin Janana Jeffrey Jamey and Jerry West were Sunday guests of Mrs Ruth Larson. Mrs Clara Kostin from Cedar Rapids called on Friday at the home of her brother and wife Raymond.

Nelson F. West Union Eeesday Teat Don 1Lub John Yauslin Janana Jeffrey Jamey Jery West Daten Ruth Larson Clara Kostin Cedar Rapids Raymond

Celebrate Two Birthdays at Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Olson hosted Mr. and Mrs. Willet Miller, Leslie Miller, Paul Miller, Chris Miller, and Mrs. Gussie Miller for a dinner Monday evening, Sept. 9. The event marked the birthdays of Mrs. Willet Miller and Chris, which fell on Sept. 8 and Sept. 10 respectively.

Louis Olson Willet Miller Leslie Paul Chris Gussie Miller Willet Miller

Woodland Study Club Meets in September Meeting

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond Erhardt with fifteen members sharing devotions from Ephesians. Highlights included thanks to members and a Sunday dinner planned at Betty’s Cafe, plus poems, a thought for the day, and a birthday song for two members. Contests were won by several attendees, and Clara Peterson attended as a guest.

Woodland Study Club Raymond Erhardt Ephesians Hany Gunderson Arthur Fay Wickham Roy Swenson Betty’s George Larson Duane Kamp Will Burrow Millard Nelson Jr Sophie Vasbey Arthur Nelson Roy Swenson Lawrence Walvatne Clara Petérson

Bucks Draw Nominated Winner Marion Kirkestilp

Mrs. Marion Kirkestilp won the 200 bucks Saturday evening. She was present, so next week the drawing will be for 603.

Marion Kirkestilp "Ot Ie

Notice volts Sheehan-Olzon Post grid fain the See ea

In a brief local notice, details of a community program are outlined, including a plan or schedule. The report mentions involvement by state and national groups and notes a forthcoming event or update related to the program. Entities referenced include Sheehan and Olzon.

Sheehan - Olzon Airy State

Clermont County Cousins Plan Party and Fair Booth

The Clermont County Cousins met at JoAnn Metzger's home on September 7. They reviewed record books due the following weekend and discussed a party next month. Leader Mrs. Dibble announced their booth at the Postville and West Union fair. the club and Alpha Club were selected to attend the fair and earned a blue ribbon. Reporter Luann Gun Gerson.

JoAnn Metzger

Visit and Calls During Five Day Referenced Trip

Return from a four day stay in the Harlo Meyer home at Sac City with Jerry Becker on Tuesday night. They visited the Robert Kerr and Robert Vargason households in Lennox on Sunday. Sunday evening they called on the D T Flores family at Storm Lake.

Harvey Meyer Jerry Becker Harlo Meyer Sac City Robert Kerr Robert Vargason Lennox D. T. Flores Storm Lake

Klingmans Clothes Shop Offers Ladies Sweaters

Klingmans Clothes Shop advertises a selection of ladies sweaters as a key item for shoppers. The notice focuses on stock availability and retail emphasis without additional background details.

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Cletmont Samuel Lamb Milwaukee Wisc Corona, S, Dakota Russell Gerhard Halvorson Irvin Stattum Mills Millard Olson Olivia Olson Richard Olson Aux Farm Bureau Meeting Busy Beavers News St.Peters ‘Rosary Society’& Guild Met Okizu Ret OY Tate Clermont, Owa Accw Regional Institute Bert. Henderson Fort Ord Birthday Club Legion Meeting Stra Aevarry Point George Durscher Klingman’s Clothes Shop Airport.News Kling~man's Clothes Shop Donald B. Murphy Donald R. Murphy Jayal Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
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