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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1967

Page

7

Entertains B P W Monday Evening at Crowe Home

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs. Lorranne Crowe's home Monday evening with Mrs. Dennis Bear and Andine Vasbey as hosts. Twenty three members attended. Janice Nims was a guest. Minutes were read and approved. A motion to sponsor Carl Scouts for the year was made and seconded. Merle Clark and Gerald Gutcher were named to the nominating committee. Next meeting at Mrs. Alfrest Baechler's home. Five hands of 5w were played. Arnold Shunne won high score, Glen Nims second.

Lorranne Crowe Dennis Bear Andine Vasbey Janice Nims Carl Scouts Merle Clark Gerald Gutcher Alfrest Baechler Arnold Shunme Glen Nims

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities Blurred Schedule

Fragmented OCR text lists Clermont area Lutheran events with Confessions, Sunday School, Communion, and parsonage notices. Entries mention dates in September, services, parade, and circle groups, but many items are garbled, making exact times and places unclear.

Clermont Brsomend Hesham Mon T Yen

St Peters Church Mass Schedule and Priests Meeting

Rev Louis Zee leads St Peters Catholic Church activities with a pan-Singing priester meeting and multiple Mass liturgies. Sept 29 7 am Mass and confessions slated. CCD at 1:50. later Masses Oct 1 7 and 9 am. Oct 2 7 15 am. Oct 4 7 15 am. high school instruction 30 to 2p.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church Louis Zee Han Aim

New Addresses D Lene Krueger To W Lawrence Chicago

D Lene Krueger announces new addresses for TOL W Lawrence in Chicago Illinois 60656. The notice lists updated street locations and contact details for correspondence and official records.

D’lene Krueger TOL W. Lawrence Chicago

Hospital News From Local Hospitals

Norris Reierson returned to the Lutheran Hospital at La Cree Saturday for further medical tests in room 210. Mrs Emma Anderson returned home from the Postville Community Hospital Sunday.

Norris Reierson Lutheran la Cree Emma Anderson Postville Community Hospital

Clermont Community Club Meets at Legion Hall

The Clermont Community Club met at the Legion Hall on Monday evening starting with a 6:30 dinner served by the Auxiliary. Lea Woods presided, Karl Miller acted as secretary, and 18 members plus one guest Kenion Krueger attended. Lloyd Meier reported 43 paid members, the Bucks drawing was discussed and supported, and the dam project along with other business plans were reviewed.

Legion Hall Clermont Community Club Lea Woods Press Karl Miller Kenion Krueger Lloyd Meier Bucks

Women’s Service Club Meets at Arlington Home

The Arlington Women’s Service Club met at Ida Belschner’s Arlington home on September 19 with 10 members present. Lena Anderson read Psalm 6, readings were given by several members, and Mrs. Belschner’s birthday song was sung. A short business session followed a potluck lunch.

Womens Service Club Ida Belsehner Arlington Lena Anderson Bill Burrow Orville Berg Lea Griebenow Belschner

Clermont Study Club Opens Year With Picnic Supper

Clermont Study Club opened its year with a Sept. 19 picnic at Mrs. Alfred Baechler home. Eleven members answered roll call as Mrs. Franz Appelman presided. Guest speaker Mrs. Helen Gruver, of Waukon, spoke on her NEA European tour with slides and received a club gift.

Clermont Study Club Alfred Baechler Franz Appelman Andine Vasby Dhm Helen Gruver Waukon Chm Cim M. H. Moore Manchester

Birth announced for daughter Nancy Lynn Schmitt

Mr and Mrs Arlo Schmitt of Cresco welcomed a daughter born September 13 weighing 7 pounds. She has one sister. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Art Matt of Clermont and Mrs Joe Schmitt of Cresco.

Arlo Schmitt Cresco Nancy Lynn Art Matt Clermont Joe Schmitt

Pvt Allen Krueger Home on Furlough

Pvt Allen Hager spent two and a half weeks with his wife Jean Edward Krueger Clermont and William Huffman Waukon. He was on furlough from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after 21 weeks of training. He completed 8 weeks basic at Fort Campbell Kentucky and 12 weeks AIT with Company C 3rd Battalion 1st Engineer Training Brigade Combat Engineers. Training included pontoon and paneled bridge construction demolition land mine warfare and close tactical training. He will report to Fort Lewis Washington for continued training October 1.

Allen Hager Jean Edward Kruegers Clermont William Huffmans Waukon Ft. Leonard Wood Ft. Campbell Kentucky Co. C, 3Rd Bat Engl. Tng. Brigade Combat Engineers Ft Lewis Wash

Circles Met Recently at Home of Mrs Kelly

SAULHD HEART CIRCLE met Friday evening September 22 at Mrs John Kellys home with eight members present. A bake sale was voted for soon. The business meeting was held and lunch was served by the hostess. ST ANN S CIRCLE met at Mrs William Peters home with thirteen members. The meeting opened with prayer and Mrs George V Larson read articles. Lunch was served and Mrs Robert Skelton will entertain in October.

Saulhd Heart Circle John Kelly ST. Ann's Circle William Peters George V. Larson Robert Skelton

Dennis Rear Buys Clermont Cafe From Flacks

Dennis Rear purchased the Clermont Café from Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack. The Rears will take over ownership on October 1.

Dennis Rear Clermont Cafe Wayne Flack Mrs. Rear

Obituary of Mrs John Nelson from Clermont Iowa

Ingeborg Peterina Nelson born June 20 1880 Fayette County Iowa spent life on a Clermont farm. She married John Nelson December 1896. mother of 11 children. active West Clermont Lutheran member. Died at Palmer Memorial Hospital aged 87. Survived by 10 children 30 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren plus one brother. Funeral Sept 23 1967 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Interment God's Acres.

Ingeborg Peterina Nelson Peter and Randi Nelson Fayette County Iowa East Clermont Trene Leo Wolfs West Union Rose Fred Maurer Fayette Millard Muscatine Elmer Oelwein Gilbert Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church Clarence Johnson God's Acres Arthur Nelson, Jr Dean Loftsgard Millard. Nelson, Jr Harlo Meyer Enoch Nelson Robert Wilbur Nelson

Cushion guests attend funeral and Delta Kappa Gamma events

Clermont residents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cushion stayed with M. H. Moore after Cushions came for the death in Denver of his mother Mrs. Wa Cushion. Moore's attended the funeral in Arlington. The Moores visited Keith Carlson's in Ankeny where Joann Moore was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma with Irene Whalen as guest speaker. A Sunday picnic in Central City park united several local families.

Des Moines White Sherman Place Pau Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society For Women Irene Whalen William Weda Arthur Schott & Family Dean Mitts Burdette Sebastian Ben’ Wedd Springville

October meeting of Historical Society announced

The Historical Society will hold its October meeting on Tuesday October 3. A business session for members at 7 30 pm will be followed by an open public meeting at 8 pm Curtis Webster will show colored slides of the British Isles The meeting takes place in the Masonic rooms Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

the Historical Society Curtis Webster Isles

West Clermont Lutheran Church Circles Meet

West Clermont Lutheran Church circles met Wednesday at various homes. Mary Circle met at Mrs Franz Appelman’s with brunch and 12 members. Martha Circle at Mrs William Wede’s with 8. Rebecca Circle at Mrs Glen Nygaard’s with 9. Ruth Circle at Mrs Vernon Anderson’s with 9. Esther Circle at Mrs Elliott Olson’s with co host Mrs Dan McGuire. Sarah Circle at Mrs Walter Durscher’s with 7 and 1 guest. Rachel Circle at Mrs Allen Grimes’ with 24 members and 3 guests. Talks covered Bible studies, retirement center visits, birthday offerings, Christmas decorations, drape cleaning, and card-sending for away members. Prayers offered at each meeting.

Martha Circle William Wede Ray Swenson Decorah Millard Olson Ruth Circle Vernon Anderson William Nelson, Jr Jayette Esther Circle Elliott Olson Dan McGuire Clarence Ruckdaschel Sarah Circle Walter Durscher George Hyde LaVern Hyde Rachel Circle Allen Grimes Dean Mitts Arthur Schott Don Aarhus George Larton, Jr Tom Burrow Millard Nelson, Jr Arnold Stumme John Nelson Joe Olson LaVern Krueger Jerry Anderson Howard Johnson Duane Barker

Gold Bond Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U Save

Winners of Gold Bond Stamps this week at Leo's U Save include Mrs Levi Molokken Tillie Frautschy Louise Kahle Willard Oestmann and Mrs Dean Mitts.

Leo's Levi Molokken Tillie, Frautschy Louise Kahle Willard Oestmann Dean Mitts

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn Saturday Evening

The Bucks held a drawing Saturday evening with four prizes. No 1 received $100 and Lyle Krueger was present while No 2 $10 went to Mrs. Bob Burrow who was absent. No 3 $10 went to Jerry Wander present, and No 4 $10 to Russell Mark who was absent. A drawing next Saturday September 30 will award No 1 $20 No 2 $10 No 3 $10 and No 4 $10.

The Bucks Lyle Krueger Bob Burrow Jerry Wander Russell Mark

Larrabee Children’s Club Elects Officers

The Clermont sixth grade forms the Larrabee Children’s Club to learn and help their school. Elected officers are President Linda Loftsgard Vice President Sharon Schneider Secretary Caren Amundson Treasurer Faye Finnegan Historian Zelda Bilden. At the first meeting a contest on Treading directions was won by Caren Amundson.

Clermont Larrabee Children’s Club Linda Loftsgard Sharon Schneider Sec Caren Amundson Treas Faye Finnegan Hist Zelda Bilden

Birthday Bridge Club Honored Guest at Mrs Baechler Residence

Mrs. Alfred Baechler entertained the Ladies Birthday Bridge Club Friday evening at her home to honor Mrs. Bess Blake. A 6:30 luncheon preceded bridge played at two tables. Mrs. Franz Appelman had high score with Mrs. M. H. Moore second. a memento was given to the guest of honor.

Alfred Baechler Ladies Birthday

UNICEF Earmarks 21st Anniversary Efforts Worldwide

UNICEF, the Nobel Peace Prize winning United Nations Children’s Fund, marks its 21st anniversary and highlights ongoing programs in 120 countries. It supports 500 long term projects aiding children and mothers, prioritizing education with teacher training funds and school equipment.

United Nations United Nations Children's Fund Unicef Henry R. Labouisse Children’s Fund

East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Tour Clermont Churches

The Jr. Lutherans of East Clermont visited West Clermont Lutheran Union Sunday School and St Peter’s Catholic Church in Clermont on Sept. 19. Kathy Meier played the pipe organ while Mrs. Gerald Gutcher shared church history. A picnic followed and a brief business meeting elected officers for the coming year.

East Clermont Clermont West Clermont Art Amundson Union Sunday School Gerald Gutcher Kathy Meier Father Zee St Peter’s Catholic Lowell Lyngans Connie Olson Julie Amundson Dean Bilder Ricky Reierson Lois Larson

Cards of thanks and club notices from Postville

Letters of appreciation from Henry Schweinefus and the Business and Professional Women's Club thank friends neighbors donors and volunteers who supported hospital visits playground equipment and a park project. Lyle Krueger thanks Clermont merchants for a $100 prize. Mr and Mrs Hilbert A Larson celebrate a silver wedding anniversary in Postville Iowa.

Festville Hospital Pastor Johnson Henry Schweinefus Mer Hilbert A. Larson Postville Iowa

Brownies Meet with Debra Kohls as Hostess

The Brownies gathered Monday with Debra Kohls as hostess. They recited the Brownie Promise and Brownie Gold. Pam Lansing won a treat in games and Julie Lerch took the nature quiz. Michele Lansing will be the next hostess.

Debra Kohls Pam Lansing Julie Lerch Michele Lansing

Also Mentioned on This Page

B.P.W Grinnell Mutual Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinwell, Iowa Ain Os Communion Pam Hospital News Armage Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Women’s Service Club Entertains Allen Krueger Johnson Ando Meyer Palmer Memorial Hospital Good Samaritan Home Service Club Ruth Historical Society Notice Carmen Swenson Rebecca Circle Glen Nygaard Joe Wander Henry Schweinerus Eugene Butikofer Gene Butikofer Entertains Birthday Bridge Club East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
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