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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
7
Rev Thomas Currier leads St Peter s Catholic Church with Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am and weekday sung liturgy at 7 15 am Confessions are heard Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm days listed.
The Clermont Country Cousins 4-H Club met September 10 at Janet Jacobs home with 13 members present. A window display committee was formed including culann Gunderson Junanne Bakewell Ann Nelson Janet Jacob and Pauline Amundson. Reports on trips to Washington DC and the State Fair at Des Moines were given. Instructions for new members and serving of punch were noted with Kathleen Gunderson as reporter.
The Saturday drawing awarded First $10 to Mrs Walter Follett present, Second $30 to Clarence Brainard not present, Third $10 to Merle Alderson not present, and Fourth $10 to Mrs Julia Landsgard not present. Next Saturday September 24 the prizes are First $70, Second $10, Third $10, and Fourth $10.
Mrs Charles Deering Craig Stacy and Lisa join Mrs Dwaine Stahl and Sandra for Friday morning visit at the Elliott Olson residence in a casual social gathering.
The Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will convene Sunday and Monday, September 25 26, at Lenihan High School Marshalltown for its 29th Convention. Registration Mass general meetings luncheons workshops banquets and various programs are listed with advance pricing and contact details.
Jay Duane Klemp, son of Karl and Mrs Klemp, was baptized at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev Roger Peterson presiding. Sponsors were Donna Friden and Mrs Roger Benzing. Dinner guests at the Frieden home after services included Karl Klemp Jr and family, Roger Benzing, and numerous Kleinp? relatives from Waukon Clayton Garnaville Cedar Rapids and Jeannie Judy Rodney Olson. Afternoon guests were Pastor and Mrs Roger Peterson and family.
The Business and Professional Womens Club will meet Monday September 26 at the Alfred Baechler farm home. Hostesses are Mrs. Arnold Stumme and Mrs. Vida Nordhus. Meeting starts at 7 30 p m.
Miss Shirley Tatro now at 156 Hagemann Hall State College of Town Cedar Falls Iowa 50613 Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack and Luann had dinner with Mrs Clara Kurth Sunday Lloyd Clawson of Concord California is staying a few days with Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack
The American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs. Fran Hoopman’s home with thirteen members attending. Reports are approved. fund drives reflect plans for 1300 small pies and 84 big poppies. Committees prepare September, October, and future year programs, memberships, canteen book donations, and monthly community suppers. Members are asked to clip this program for future reference.
John Finnegan a Castalia farmer died Tuesday morning September 20 at his home after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Mary Tousgiant from Elkhart Indiana and Stanley Anderson from Minot North Dakota visited Thursday morning with Mrs Emma Anderson and Milo. Stephanie Wolf of Iowa City spent a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fritz Wolf while her parents were on vacation. Mr and Mrs William Wede were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Dean Mitte and family.
During Crowe's Drug Store jewelry sale a flower arrangement was given away. The drawing winner announced was Mrs. Don Cowell.
Pink and blue shower held Friday afternoon at the Doug Appelman home for Mrs. Roger Berg. Hosts were Mrs. Doug Appelman and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson. Guests included Mdms. Roger Berg, Roy Swenson, Orville Berg, Paul Humphrey, Millard Nelson Jr, Marvin Berg, Hubert Nelson, Carmen Swenson, Walter Follett, Dave Smith, Harold Hanson, Weldon Orth, Franz Appelman, Evelyn Olson, Jerry Backer, Jim Frieden, Bob Burrow, Galen Mack. Absent were Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Mrs. Anne Olson. Games were played and gifts opened. Lunch followed.
West Clermont Lutheran Church ALCW met Thursday with two circles gathering. Rachel circle hosted at the church with 11 members and one new member, Allan Grimes, as hostess. A birthday offering was given by Millard Nelson Jr. Bible study led by Arthur Sehott and Paul Humphrey. Esther circle met at Mrs. Elliot Olson’s home with 13 members present. Duane Stahr led the Bible Lesson and will direct the October general meeting. Esther circle to serve milk and cookies for September confirmation classes.
The Twe Ore Jr. Study Club met Monday evening September 12 at Mrs. Elliott Olson's home. Fifteen members attended, with Jane Anderson and Diane McNeil presenting a H2O demonstration. Events included Tips for Juniors, a Consumer Quiz, and a summer reading program at the Library. Weekend and overnight visits to the Tatro and Loftsgard households are noted along with several local visits and college preparations for Susan Kingery and others.
Clermont Junior Lutherans hosted their annual family supper on Thursday September 15 at 7 pm with the theme Jesus is the Way. The 8th grade hosts led hymns a skit and a program featuring solos and group songs and officer installation with Pastor Peterson and local families in attendance.
A surprise prom supper was held Saturday evening in Clermont at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Reierson and Becky to honor the 45th anniversary of Me and Mrs Ed Kamp. Attendees included the Pearsons Ned Pearson and Shawn of Knoxville, Rodney Buddenberg and daughters of Des Moines, Jim Kamp of Ames, Duane Kamp Cindy Mike and Duane Kamp Jr. of Clermont, Alice Eberling and Mrs Will Kamp of Postville.
Word reached Fred Clines that their nephew Paul Roberts Jr died at his Long Beach home at 5 am on September 15. He was a Navy veteran who served in the Pacific during World War II. Survived by widow Thelma son Tommy parents Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts two brothers Stanley and Frank a sister Betty and many relatives. the family had lived in Clermont.
A pink and blue shower hosted by Shelvy Nims, Mrs. Gary Jacobson, and Mrs. Duane Barker was held at the Glen Nims residence on Monday evening. Guests included many named locals, with lunch served at the end. those unable to attend sent gifts from Miss Marilyn Paulson and Mrs. Arlo Schmitt.
Card thanks Clermont merchants for enabling a win of 100 dollars Saturday evening. Mrs. Walter Schutte and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christanson were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sander. Mae Garvey and the Fey and Haefner families visited the Carlin home during the week ending Sept. 11. Mae Garvey, born on the Franz Appelman farm, was among the callers from Austin Minnesota.
The Clermont County Cousins 4-H Club honors National 4-H Week by wearing their uniforms to church on September 25 and to school on September 29. A 4-H display will be visible in a Clermont window.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met after school at the Legion hall with Patty Judy and Marsha Mitts as hostesses. Fifteen members answered roll call and one new member Anita Skelton joined. Roberta Paulson called the meeting to order. A get well card was sent to Andine Vasby in the hospital. Elaine Thorson and Junanne Bakewell were named to plan a Halloween party. Next meeting will have each child bring an article on Columbus. Sixty tray favors to be made and sent to the Mental Health Institute at Independence. Past President Mrs Louis Olson installed officers: President Roberta Paulson, Vice President Elaine Thorson, Secretary Kathy Meier, Historian Patty Mitts, Chaplain Pegey Schott.
Mr and Mrs John Bakke of Ithaca New York announce the birth of their son Paul Christopher born August 30 He joins brother Matthew and sister Julie Grandparents Elmer Olson and Paul Bakke of Waukon Also Mr and Mrs Laird Cline are parents of a son born September 14 at Postville Community Hospital He weighed 5 lbs 7 oz and is named Shane Olson He has sisters D A na and Tracey Grandparents Fred Cline and C N Olson
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save this week were Mrs Ruth Larson, Alvin Halvorson, George Frieden, Lenora Shipton and Levi Molokken.
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces Sept events led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson. Eighth Grade Confirmation class and Tenth Grade sessions start Sept 21 through Sept 25 with worship and Sunday School as listed. Activities include Jr Choir, Luther League, and midweek classes at West Clermont.
A cooperative urges members to pay past due accounts by September 30 to maintain benefits. It notes over $6,000 in 2 percent cash discounts given recently and encourages those not taking discounts to settle balances and stay current. Also promotes lower fall prices on fertilizer and plow-down applications.
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