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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1964

Page

7

B and P Women Meet in September Session

Eighteen members attended the B and P Women gathering with Mrs. Bess Blake hosting due to illness. The president formed the officer committee including Alfred Biechler and Mrs. Bess Blue airs Losevine. discussions covered meeting locations, and Arnold Stumme moved to adjourn as a birthday song honored thirteen attendees. Prizes valued at 00 were awarded to Florence Bear and Mrs. Girardle for high scores in a letter holden contest and towel.

Cheerye Tiyle Olson Glen Nims Postvife Bess Blake Lyle “Olsonare Fello Alfred Biechler Bess Blue Airs Arnold Stumme Florence Bear Girardle Seco Holden

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn in Standby Evenings

Bucks drawing notes show Mrs. Herb Dummermuth, $30, present. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, $10, present. Mrs. Reuben Hackmanh, $10, not present. Mrs. Titty Sohnson, $10, not present. Next week’s drawing offers $60 for the first prize and $10 for prizes two through four.

Herb, Dummermuth Gerald Gutcher Reuben. Hack Titty Sohnson

Clermont Rural Fire on Om Assn Election Meeting

Notice states Clermont Rural Fire on Om Association will hold an election meeting at 8:00 p.m. October 7 at the Legion hall in Clermont. All farmers and residents protected by the association may vote to elect directors. Roy Tatro is president. Also mentions local social news and visits.

s-Clermont OM Assn Legion Hall Clermon Nara Skable Roy Pres

White Estate Sale October 10 in Clermont

A sale of the home and personal property of the late Mrs Josephine White will be held on Saturday Oct 10 at 1 00 p m. The home stands south of the Lutheran Church in Clermont and is a six room brick house with about three lots. The list includes antique dishes and antique furniture. Watch for complete listing in next week’s Echo Enterprise.

Jozephine White Clermont Echo-Enterprise

Clermont youths attend weekly church meeting in Elgin

A fragment lists a quarterly conference at Waukon at 7 30 p m Sunday October 4 and M Y F group meetings at the Kohlers home Elgin at 6 30 p m and church meeting at 7 30 p m in Elgin.

Clermont Hedist Et Waukon Diane Jane Ann Kohler Elgin M. Y

W S C S Meeting and Prayer Offerings Notice

The W S C S meets Monday evening at 8 pm in the home of Mrs. Bob Motts with Mrs. Clifton Pringle as co hostes s. Week of prayer offering will be taken. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinerus included the Clarence Jellings family Albert Les Minn the Ronald Oakland family Rochester Minnesota Mr and Mrs Maurice Knox and girls Burr Oak the Martin Oakland family Eldorado Harry Oakland family Ossian and Jacob Wander and Steven of Elgin. Several local residents hosted and visited others at various gatherings. Supt M H Moore Walter Follett and Will J Nelson attended a Scottish Rite dinner at Decorah Thursday evening.

Arthur Nelson Vern Riland St. Olaf Minneso A Kabetogama Ladies Bridge Club Hess Blake Kenton Krueger Kurtis Karen Henry Follett Lori Steven Larry Schatz Julie West Unions Kie Mitts Council Bluffs Klin 'S Raymond Erhardt Dave Erhardt John Ashbacher Waukon W.S.C.S Bob Motts Clifton Pringle Find Henry Schweinerus Clarence Jellings Albert Les Minn Ronald Oakland Rochester Minnesota Maurice Knox Burr Oak Martin Oakland Eldorado Harry Oakland Ossian Jacob Wander Elgin Sust Lee Klingman Gene Lawson Wei Dean Schultz Monona LaVerne Swenson Elliott Olson Sylvan Taylor Eugene Butikofer Don Cowell Bess Blake Postville Mildred Dummermuth Wilbert Wilke

Birthday Club meets at Merle Clark home

The Birthday Club gathered Monday afternoon at the Merle Clark residence to celebrate Mrs. Clark birthday. Attendees included Mrs Dean DeS, Vicky Hanson, Otis Torkelson, Nancy and Mrs. Robert Medberry with girls.

Merle Clark Clark Dean Des Vicky Hanson

Visit to relatives highlights Moyle's career path

St William Moyle visited Sunday to see relatives in the area. Dr Moyle, remembered by locals for living with the Franz Appelmans in 1956 and 1957, graduated Clermont High School in 1967 and the University of Iowa veterinary college. He has been stationed in Alabama and is en route to Utah for a two year assignment.

Supper Guests and Picnic Honor Birthdays across Iowa

Suppers Saturday for Mr and Mrs Norris Reiergeri and Re nae included Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson and others in Wadena Fayette Castalia and West Union. A picnic at Jesse Olson home Sept 20 honored Mrs Jesse Olson. Friday trips to Gays Mills and Fennimore Wisconsin were for a call on Jennie Nelson who has been ill. Decorah hosts a Sunday school convention at Luther College with several attendees.

Norris Reiergeri Renae Mr. Reierson Ray Reierson James Taylor Bonnie John Erickson Wadena Clifford Olson Gary Layton Fayette Walter Schutte Castalia George Lauer West Union Sylvan Taylor Lori Ricky Ruth Brorby Laura Olson Andine Vasby Jesse Olson J. A. Erickson Gays Mills Wisc Fennimore Jennie N. H.) Nelson Miss Bakken Pastor Peterson Aubrey Guyer Clarence Kittleson Andine Vasbey Clarence Buckdasher Duane Stahr Alan Seabrooke Decorah Luther College

Town and Country Club Meeting Opens New Year

The Town and Country Club met Thursday evening September 24 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Nelson Sr. with 15 members present. Each member brought a favorite dish for roll call and a picnic supper followed. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Willet Miller and Caroline. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Dean DeSart and Mrs. Carmen Swenson. It was the first meeting of the club year.

Town and Country Club Wm. Nelson Willet Miller Caroline Dean DeSart Carmen Swenson

Saint Peters Parish Schedule and Mass Intentions

The parish calendar lists daily liturgies confessions and masses at St Peters with intentions for the souls of parishioners and families. It notes feasts saints and special services including a pre Cana conference at Des Sales High School Ossian and catechetical youth group activities.

Ee Orship Ein Christ Guardian Angels Donald C . Spaight Saine Therese Jesus St. Peter's Anna Nesbit Burkard Riegel Saint Peter's Parish Des Sales High School Ossian Saint Placid George Wells Saint Bruno

Nelson wedding brings families together at Monticello

The article notes a weekend visit by the Lloyd Meier and Oliver Hanson families to Durant and a large gathering in Monticello for the Sunday wedding of John Nelson and Linda Mowrey. Numerous Nelson relatives from Muscatine Clermont and nearby towns attended including Millard Nelson Sr and Jr and Harvey Meyer. A later dinner gathering featured Capt Paul Humphrey and Roy Swenson among others. Klingman's Clothes Shop advertises winter car coats at reduced prices.

Lloyd Meier Durant Oliver Hanson Elliott Nelson Luana Ted Loftsgard Will J. Nelson Enoch Nelson Joel Nelson Isabell Nelson Harvey Meyer Millard Nelson Clermont Elmer L. Nelson Sandy Gelwein John Nelson Linda Mowrey Monticello Muscatine Paul Humphrey Roy Swenson Klingman‘s Clothes Shop

Clermont Iowa council minutes Sept 8 1964 action bills

The Clermont city council met September 8 1964 with Mayor Pro tem Griebenow presiding. Present were Riegel Nygaard Griebenow Johnson Tague. none absent. Minutes approved and bills authorized including Interstate Power plant and street lighting, park and hall lights, pumping, grease, salaries for Aug, dump option payment, culverts, light poles, phone rent, collection charges, special police, water statements, fire department care, gas bulbs, starter coil, and related payments totaling 251.83 with various small charges.

Clermont Iowa Richard Griebenow Riegel Nygaard Griebenow Johnson Tague Nygaard Johnaph Interstate Power Interstate Power Co Hall Lights Layne Western Company Layne Woodrow Hyde Geo. Durscher Roy Torson Fayette County John Barnhouse Clermont Hardware Clermont Co-operative Scenic Ridge Telephone “Co Farmers Savings Bank Elgin Echo Council Ernest Holt James O. Anderson John L. Schultz Alefemont Fire Dept Dick’s 66 Norris Reierson Geo.Durscher

Postville Hospitalizes Several Local Residents

Mrs Richard Neumann was a medical patient at Postville Hospital from Tuesday to Sunday. Mrs Glen Nims was admitted for surgery Monday morning at Postville Hospital. Mrs Lyle Olson was admitted Saturday as a medical patient at Postville Hospital.

Postville Richard Neumann Postville Hospital Glen Nims Lyle 0Son

Card of Thanks and Social Updates From Postville

Cards of thanks express gratitude for 40th wedding anniversary and hospital kindness. Bruce Follett and family thank relatives and friends for cards and gifts, and children for their work. Mrs. Ed Kamp recalls appreciation for cards visits and hospital care. Social notes include visits and luncheon attendances in Postville and nearby towns.

Walter Follett Memorial Hospital Postville Pastor Witt Holmquist Rev. Martins Kiesau Ed Kamp

Clermont Township Farm Bureau Meeting

The annual Clermont township Farm Bureau meeting was held Wednesday night September 23 at the Legion hall in Clermont with 32 persons present. Keith Kerr conducted the meeting. Edward Krueger led the discussion on opinionaires. Zoe Annpinje and Pauline Amundson of the Clermont Cousins 4-H Club gave a demonstration titled Dream Putts Elegant and Easy. All candidates for office in Fayette were invited to attend. Attending were Mr Rodney Drewes Floyd Gilley and Morris Baringer. Door prize winner Jack Bibble. Lunch served after the meeting.

Anual Clermont Township Farm Bureau Legion Hall Clermont Keith Kerr Edward Krueger Clermont Township Zoe Annpin Je Pauline Amundson Clermont Cousins Fayette

Pack 1 Cub Scouts Hold September Meeting at Junior High

Cub Scouts of Pack 1 in Claremont held a Friday evening meeting at the Junior High building. The pledge to the flag opened the program, awards were issued for wolf lion and other ranks, a pet parade entertained, ribbons were awarded for quirks and tricks, and a first aid talk included hands on mouth to mouth resuscitation practice.

Cub Scouts of Pack §1 Cleremont Nicky Harville Ricky Reierson Mike Woods Cub Scouts Jerry Anderson Randy Tatr David" Woods Steven Metzger Dascund Witky Harville Erson Arvid Liman Cummings Icken Kevin Amundson Arma Ae al Ly st'Union Cate Doli Mi Jy Ce Tan

New Address Notes and Dine Guests Mentioned

Fragments list new address 702 Gra Pa Street Iona with coffee guests Frida James and Bee s guests Mrs Martin Rose Olson Helger son Mrs M C us Helen Blockhus and Mrs Eimer monetta. Further mentions Mr and Mrs Darrel Castalia union hos

St. Iona Frida James Martin Eee Rose Olson Ma Helgerson Helen Blockhus Eimermonetta Darrel Castalia daugh- Union _hos

Clermont Study Club Opens Year at Jerdee Home

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. I. C. Jerdee's home for the first meeting of the club year. The theme is Living a Life of Quality. Mrs. Jerdee led devotions and Roseau corresponded to the day’s program, with 12 members in attendance. The program on Custody in Conservation was given by Mrs. Lenore Shipton. All cash contributions to club projects were ordered paid. The General Federation Club Woman was ordered for the president and to be reviewed at each meeting by program committee appointees. The meeting adjourned, and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Clermont Study Club I. C.ordee

Cub Scout Tour Invites Den 3 To Local Mills

Den 3 and Den Mothers visited the sorghum mill and Bowling Pin Co in Clermont on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Brian Amundson Ricky Reierson Nicky Harville Kevin Amundson Terry Cummings Mrs Arthur Amundson Mrs Norris Reierson and Renae.

Den 3 Den Sorghum Mill Bowling Pin Co Clermont Brian Amundson Ricky Reierson Nicky Harville Kevin Amundson Terry Cummings Arthur Amundson Norris Reierson Renae

Also Mentioned on This Page

B &P White Farmand Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Birthday Club Fire Windsor Farma Grinnell Mutual Follett Insurance Agency St. Peter’s Parish Thomas Currier Catherine M.fessbinder Our Lady of the Boat Ash Wells M. Saint Peter's Catechtical Youth Group Robert Lindsay Franz Appelman Fred Cline James Bromowell Herbert Schrader Wayne Flack Milton Kurth McGregor Clermont Township Farm Bureau Meeting Jerdee Grinnell Mutual Insurance Ganon Mutual Grinnell Lowe Glermont Cooperative
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