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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1964

Page

9

Sheehan Olson Legion Post Meeting Notes

The Sheehan Olson Legion Post held a meeting at the Legion hall with M4 members present. Six regular attendees from the previous meeting approved the agenda and discussed dues, a membership drive, and tapbr arrangements. Walter Fo noted an aviation item, with Palmer and Byon involved, while Sane Urenee and others contributed to the minutes.

Sane Urenee Iuelecanter Manel Ees Gyack Halverton Reuben Steffing Crs. Ee

Tre Ore Study Club Meeting at Taylor Home

Tre Ore Study Club met Monday evening September 14 at Mrs Sylvan Taylor home with 17 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Zoe Ann Amundson gave a talk on breathing technique and cream preparation. Lunch was served. The October meeting will be at Mrs Las Verne Swenson’s home.

Tre Ore Sylvan Taylor O Kelly West Ui West. Union Zoe Ann Mea

Saint Peters Parish Liturgies and Feast Days Schedule

The Saint Peters Church calendar lists 8:30 and 10:00 liturgies for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost with intentions of parishioners, 7:00 liturgies for the Purgatorial Society on multiple days, and feast days including Saint Wenceslaus, Saint Michael, and Saint Jerome. Services honor Mary S. Burke and parish members with daily masses and sung liturgies through the week.

William Sinno North America Saint Peter's St. Peter's Wenceslaus Purgatorial Society Aow Feas Saint Michael, Archangel Saint Peter's Parish Saint Jerome

1965 Fords at Clines Friday

Fred T. Cline Motor Co of Clermont will present the 1965 Fords Friday September 25. Everyone is invited to come in and see the new cars. Mr and Mrs Walter Schulie and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor, Ricky and Lori were dinner guests Sunday of the Orlan Tague family.

Fred T. Cline Motor Co Clermont Walter Schulie Sylvan Taylor Ricky Lori Orlan Tague

YWC Club Met At Matt Home September

The YWC held its monthly meeting September 9 at Mary Helen Matt’s home. Co-hostess was Mrs. Robert Schneider. Two new members Mrs. Jefferson and Mrs. Danuire joined. Members planned bake-a-dozen-cookie fundraiser for Good Samaritan Home and discussed upcoming November activities.

YWC Mary Helen Matt Robert Schneider Je. Anderson Danuire Burdette Sebastian West Garry Jacobson Bert Gohrikides Schneider Jacobson

St Peters CCD School High School Section Opens 1964 65 Year

The St Peter's Catechetical School High School section meets Wednesday at the Catechetical Center for the 1964 65 year. Topics include the Mass the Sacramento and Christian daily life. Visitors welcome to share hours. Also local social notes and community mentions throughout.

St. Peter's DeSales Central High School Paul Sacramento

Clermont Lutheran Church Notice by Pastor Peterson

The Clermont Lutheran Churches announce events led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson. On Saturday September 26 at 9 am there is Sr Confirmation followed by 9 30 am and a Confirmation on Sunday September 27. A convention conference teachers institute occurs September 27 at Luther College. Parish conservation meeting September at East Clermont at 7 pm. All directors invited to attend.

Teachers Institute Fis Luther College Rem Eest Clermont

Mrs Olson Hosts Fourth District Auxiliary Officers

Mrs Harlan Backhaus Guttenberg and Mrs Allen Decorah with district vice presidents of the Fourth District American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday meeting at the latter’s home. The session aimed to keep Our Units Alive in War Mobilization. The president oversees four counties with twelve units.

Harlan Backhaus Guttenberg Allen Ars Te

Service Club Meeting At Taylor Home

The Women’s Service Club met at Mrs. James’ Taylor home on a Tuesday in September. Attendees included Mrs. Sophie Yasby, Mrs. Martin Amundson, Mrs. Henry Schweinerus, and Wil Burrow. A $1 gift was sent to the Billy Graham Crusade. After business, the group played Ingo and adjourned with a luncheon.

Women’s ‘Service Club James Ing. Prior Wil Burrow Sophie Yasby l Martin Amundson Henry Schweinerus Billy Graham Crusade Srarinos

Cub Scouts Pack 51 Holds Meeting in Clermont Friday

The Cub Scouts of Pack 51 in Clermont announce a pack 1 meeting on Friday night September 25 at 7 30 p m at the Junior High Building. Boys aged 8 to 11 and their parents are invited to attend to learn about becoming Cub Scouts.

Pack Clermont

Tulip Blooms and Early Spring Flowers Reported

George Cook notes two tulips in blossom this past week while the community reports Easter lilies and early spring violets blooming again across the area.

George Cook

Change of Address for Pvt Roger Berg US 557084

Pvt Roger D Berg U S 557084 changes address to Fort Polk Army Hospital Post Office Box 374 Fort Polk Louisiana 71459 in the fort polk military records.

Pvt Roger D. Berg Fort Polk Army Hospital Fort Polk Louisiana

West Clermont Lutheran Circles Meet in Week

West Clermont Lutheran Church circles met during the past week. Mary Circle gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Merle Buckdashel with eight members. Brægerntad by line notes. Lunch hosted by Martha Circle led by Mrs. Elmer Olson with 12 members and two guests. Rebecca Circle at Mrs. Millard Bear had eight members. devotion and Acts 16-18 study led by Mrs. Alvin Amundson. each circle voted to give $5 for flower liners for altar vases. Linch and Naomi Circle met with various hosts and guests. Bible studies led by several members. Esther, Rachel, and Ruth Circles held meetings, with 17, 8, and 10 attendees respectively, voting to donate money for Sunday school nursery packets or flower liners, and Bible study led by circle leaders.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Mary Merle Buckdashel Andine Vash Brégerntad Martha Earl Kinster HHO Rebecca Circle Arthur Amundson Millard Bear Alvin Amundson Roy’ Swenson Ruth Circle Louis Olson Cchurch Louise Vick Emma Lare Naomi Glen Nygaard Nira Vernon Anderson Willett Miller Sarah William Nelson Tiler Thompson Hichard Neumann Rachel Don Cowell John Gass Esther Circle Lee Palmer Weldon Orth Jerry Berke End Robert Bork LaVerne Swenson

Diane James to Dairy Cattle Congress

Diane James of Clermont, daughter of Ross James, will represent Clayton County in the Foods and Nutrition demonstration program at the Dairy Cattle Congress. A Busy Beavers 4 H club member, she will present Daily Dreams on October 4 in the Women's Exhibit Building under leaders Mrs Omar Amundson, Mrs Mervin Rejerson, and Mrs Laird Cline.

Clayton County Dairy Cattle Congress Diane James Clermont Ross James Diane Busy Beavers Alomer Amundson Mervin’ Rejerson Laird Cline

Local residents host supper guests. hospital surgery reported

Mr and Mrs Jack Halvorson and daughters and G D Grimes of West Union were supper guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson. Hospitalized Mrs Ed Kamp had major surgery Saturday morning Sept 12 at Postville Community Hospital and she retired to per horpe Gridday mor

Jack Halvorson G. D. Grimes West Union Ray Reierson Ed Kamp Postville Community Hospital

Folletts Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary at Elgin Church

Mr and Mrs Walter Follett observed their 40th wedding anniversary with a 2 to 4 pm service at the Methodist Church in Elgin. About 125 guests attended including Will Nelson and attendants from 40 years ago. A four tier blue and white wedding cake was displayed with blue and white candles, with decorations and a guest book hosted by Karen Krueger. Marilyn Waters of Kansas City was unable to attend.

Walter Henry Jase Schatz West Punchton Krieger Henry Mee Sophie Vasby Gaylen Mack Jack Adrian Keith Kohler Karen Krueger Marilyn Beard Waters Kansas City Kansas

Pre Cana Conference At DeSales Ossian

The fall Pre Cana Conference at DeSales Central High School Ossian begins Sunday Oct 4 at 1 pm with a talk on marriage from psychological personal and sacramental views led by a Family Life Bureau priest. Sessions follow Monday 8 pm with experts on the physical side and Tuesday 6 fielded topics on domestic issues led by Mr and Mrs Keefe Decorah. Fr Thomas F Currier coordinates the northeast Iowa program from Clermont.

DeSales Central High School Ossian Family Life Bureau Archdiocese of Dubuque Dean Decorah Gallagher Oelwein Joseph Keefe

Local Moves Shuffle Residents Across Town

Mr and Mrs Otto Neuhring moved into the apartment above Farmers Savings Bank from Postville. Mr and Mrs Jerry Backer and son moved into the home of Mrs Aldora Anderson. Mr and Mrs Harold Triem and Georgia relocated to a Postville home where Mr Triem runs Harold Triem Ford Garage. The Sebastian family plans to move into a newly purchased home from the Triems next week.

Otto Neuhring Farmers Savings Bank Postville Jerry Backer Aldora Anderson Backer Valley Harold Triem Georgia Triem Harold Triem Ford Burdette Sebastian Michele

Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U Save Store

Names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps this week at Leo's U Save Store include Genevieve Anderson Mrs Wilbur Schultz Mrs Glen Schave Harry Vaus lin Mrs Duane Barker Mr and Mrs Arnold Gunders on Gary Postville. dinner guests Sunday at Norris Reierson residence included Ricky Renae Mrs Henry Follett Steven Laurie and Mrs Weldon Orth Brad Jeff and Kim visited Mrs John Gass Monday. Visitors in Cliff J Olson home last week included Mrs Robert Wayne Wettleson Mr and Mrs Frank Severn Dale and Harlan Bilden. Leon Griebenow spent Saturday at Vernon Anderson home. A few local news items are held over until next week due to lack of space.

Leo's U-Save Genevieve Anderson Wilbur Schultz Glen Schave Harry Vauslin Duane Barker Arnold Gunderson Gary Postville Norris Reierson Ricky Renae Henry Follett Steven Laurie Weldon Orth Brad Jeff Kim John Gass Kathy David Cliff J. Olson Robert Wayne Wettleson Frank Severn Dale Harlan Bilden Leon Griebenow Vernon Anderson

Sacred Heart Circle Holds September Meeting at Home

Sacred Heart Circle held its regular monthly gathering September 18 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Albert H. Matt’s home with all members present. Minutes were read, business discussed, and a reading on arming in partnership with God was noted. A religious display was planned for Forty Hours, prayer concluded the meeting, and refreshments were served.

Sacred Heart Circle Albert H. Matt God

Installation Held for New Officers at East Cleapoht Church

The East Cleapoht church held a Thursday evening service with hymns including O Zion Haste and Children of the Heavenly Father. Elsie Hanson gave a welcome, Frieden led a response, and Duane presented the project for the installation of new officers conducted by Pastor Roger Peterson. Donna Frieden was installed as Vice President, Warren Baker as Secretary, and Kenbeth Bilden as Treasurer.

Cleapoht Junior Laake Waehr Barquet Zion Elsie Hanson Donna Frieden Biven George Frieden Duane Roger Peterson Donna Frieden Warren Baker Cummings and Treasures Kenbeth Bilden Boh Ag

Baptism for Michael T. Rose at East Clermont Lutheran Church

Michael T. Rose infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rose was baptized Sunday at East Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor Roger Peterson. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pape of West Union.

Michael Todd Rose East Clermont Lutheran Church Roger Peterson Michael Harry Pape West Union

New Addresses for Swenson and Kamp In Midwest and Dakota

New address notices list Carol Sw at South Dakota Nortongiffall Box 175 Vermillion and Margie Swenson at St Luke's Nurses Residence Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also Miss Janice Kamp at Veterans Hospital Knoxville Iowa and Rochester James Kamp at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Missouri.

Carol Sw State Hospital Margie Swenson S. Dakota Nortongiffall Vermillion Bonnie Swenson St Luke's Nurses Res St. NE Cedar Rapids Iowa Miss Janice Veterans Hospital Knoxville Rochester

St Ann's Circle Meets at Schissel Home in Sept Meeting

St Ann's Circle gathered Sept 14 at Mrs Edward Schissel's home with eleven members present. The group changed its regular meeting night to the third Tuesday. Elizabeth Quinn, formerly of Sacred Heart Circle, joined, and Mrs Robert Skelton read a paper on the historical background of the oak of Judges. Mrs Lorranne Crowe will host the October gathering.

St. Ann's Circle Edward Schissel Elizabeth Quinn Sacred Heart Circle Robert Skelton Oak of Judges Lorranne Crowe

Death of Georgia Triem at Luana horse show

Georgia Rae prim 18 daughter of Harold and Lucie Triem died Sunday afternoon Sept 20 after a heart attack at a Luana Centennial horse show. She was born Dec 23, 1947 in Postville and lived in Clermont before moving to Postville last week. She attended Clermont grade school Valley High School and was a member of Clermont Methodist Church. Her wish to ride her horse at the Luana show was fulfilled before her fatal attack after winning her class in showmanship. She is survived by her parents sister Fanny grandparents and several relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Clermont Methodist Church with Rev Lee Roy Collins presiding. Louis Schutte & Sons Funeral Home Postville arranged the service.

Georgia Rae Prim Harold Lucie Triem Postville Clermont Valley High School Clermont Methodist Church Luana Georgia

Clermont Cemetery Assn Meeting Called Wednesday Evening

The Clermont Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at Alfred Baechler's home. All trustees and officers are urged to be present.

Clermont Cemetery Assn Alfred Baechler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheehan - Olson Legion Post Taylor Homie St. Peters Church Clines YWC Club Matt St. Peter’s Ccd School High School Rose Olson Willie Halvorson la Verne Minn Lillian Iverson Pipestone Hattie Wilson Newell Dak Helen Blockhus Elgin Richard Olson Clarence Thorson Jeanine Clark Ivan Krueger Merle Clerk Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Service Club Taylor Home Tulip Blooms Grinnell Mutual West Clermont Lutheran DeSales, Ossian Thomas F. Currier St. Peter's Parish E. Clermont Dr. Luth T. Rose James W.: Kamp N. E. Mo State Teachers College Dobson Kirksville, Missouri St. Ann’s Schissel Clermont Cooperative
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