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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1938

Page

7

Ladies' Aid Society Meets in Clermont for Holland Program

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society gathered at Mrs. T. C. Jerdee's home on March 30 with hosts Mrs. H. B. Greenley and Mrs. Bertha Frisbie. The program focused on Holland with Dutch dress and a dance. Committees were named for a library tea and book-related tasks, and a book card purchase was approved.

Clermont ‘Ladies’ Aid Society T. C. Jerdee H. B. Greenley Bertha Frisbie Holland Jerdee Elsie Marie Jerdee Linda Lou Greenley L. H. Appelman Martin Nelson E. L. Crowe R. V.brandt Nelson Peck Crowe Wm. J. Nelson J. E. White Brandt Len Simek Dan Burke Elizabeth Priest A. R. Lubke Arnold Stumme LL. Carr W. J. Nelson B.A. Lenhart I. C. Jerdee C. J. Peck Holwat

Betrothal announced in Morley home wedding party

Mr and Mrs George Morley announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Alert Paulson The betrothal care dinner party was held at the Morley home last week Miss Morley graduated from St Josephs academy and attended St Elizabeths hospital school of nursing Mr Paulson attended school in Clermont Yakima Washington Mrs G Roland was a dinner guest of Mrs Bertha Frisbie last Friday

George Morley Margaret Paulson Morley Miss Morley St. Joseph’s Academy St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Mr. Paulson Clermont—Yakima Wash Eddie Stendal Eldorado Clermont Richard L. Olson Mary Jeanette Robert Wharram Stanley Henry Hirsch Beverly Jean Kenneth Ellis Marshfield Wis Alfred Olson McGaheran Rockwell James Rounds Dan Burke Margaret Clarke Frances Halverson t'Gorners Albert Halverson B. W. Conner William Sheehy Mae Emmit Carlin D. J. Flynn Lawrence Horan Geo. W. Larson Frank Leehy Norbert Gerner George P. Rownds James Donnie B. C. Gruver Dubuque Bandas EU Ning Arthur Loftsgard Iowa City Mary White West Union A. D. Ferguson Harry Anderson Arthur Clancy Morris Calahan Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Crowe B. O. Henderson R. S. Henderson Pellner Joseph Funke Festina Howard Stumine Arnold Stumine Joe Paulson Waterlon Jesse Olson Enen Peterson Waterloo Sidney Elvin Clifford Erickson Minneapolis Minn Frank’ Wenthold Decorah Louis Bontig Ossian Florence Schissel Luman Bena R. G. Schupanitz Franz Appelman

Mournful obituary notes long life in Fayette Clermont

Mrs Amelia Yauslin born Germany February 2 1960 died April 2 1938 at Clermont aged 78. Survived by husband John and seven children several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held at Clermont Union church conducted by Rev J J Snyder with burial in Clermont cemetery. Local notices remark neighbors and friends offering sympathy and thanks for acts of kindness during sickness and death.

Amelia’(Winkleman) Yauslin Germany Clermont America Fayette County John Yauslin West Union Emma Beall Roseville Lutheran Church Methodisl Episcopal Church of Harlow Graham Clermont Union Comppaunion of Peart Grossman Byron Harry Jessie Johnson Millie Smith Cedar Rapids Glen Marion August .Winkleman Buffalo Center Ste Union Church J. J. Snyder Edward Tueger Abe Habeger L. H. Appelman C. H. Rhine John Halverson Spenelius Olson William J de Miller Clermont Cemetery

Quilt of 5100 pieces completed by elderly couple

In St James Minnesota Mrs Fred Mausling 80 finished a large quilt from 5100 tiny pieces. Her husband 77 helped by keeping a needle threaded as they worked together through the long winter months.

St. James Minnesota Fred Mausling

Engagement of Former Clermont Girl Announced

Mrs. William Larrabee Jr. of Clermont and Iowa City announces the engagement of her daughter Janet to Layman Lee Mitchell of Evanston Illinois. Janet Larrabee a social service worker and UI graduate will marry in June and reside in Evanston. Mitchell a UI Law School graduate is a member of Sigma Chi Phi Delta Phi and AFI.

William Larrabee, Jr Clermont Iowa City Janet Evanston, NL Lee Mitchell Evanston Guy Mitchell Park Ave Cedar Rapids Larrabee University of Iowa Delta Gamma Motor Board Arid Beta Kappa Ferry Hall Lake Forest Ill William, Larrabee Iowa Pt Cedar Jrap Mi. Mitchell Law School Chapman- Cutler, Law Chicago Sigma Chi. Socia Phi Delta A.F.1

District Music Contest at Charles City

Clermont high school girls sextet earned a superior rating and the girls glee club an excellent rating at the district contest in Charles City. The sextet, directed by Armin Graber, advances to the state contest in Iowa City. Members include Lois Brandt Clarice Dugstad Iva Peterson Margaret Moen Gretchen Rolfs and Chrystal Miller with Irene Erickson as accompanist.

Clermont High School Charles City Iowa City Lois Brandt Clarice Dugstad Iva Peterson Margaret Moen Gretchen Rolfs Chrystal Miller Irene Erickson Armin Graber R. V. Brandt Edmund Dug‘Stad HA. Lubke Lucille Louise Miller

Community club meeting and program notes

The Clément Study Club met at home for an afternoon session with Golden Junker Mrs. Ive and White as hosting hostess. After a one o clock luncheon the program included an interior decorations review and a reading of No Peace by Webb Miller with Mrs. Martin Nel BOT present.

Clétmiont

Safety slogans from Signs of Safety booklet

The Hon H F McElroy of Kansas City sponsored a safety slogan contest before the Annual Safety Congress. Two hundred fifty winning slogans were published in Signs of Safety. Five selections are printed here encouraging drivers to use common sense and avoid distractions. Accidents are caused not by luck. The page also notes social notices of Calmar visitors.

H. F. McElroy Kansas City

Fire safety placard prompts wry hotel verse in Florida

A Florida hotel with sprinklered protection posted a placard per room. A guest wrote a quip: Now I lay me down to sleep, Statistics guard my slumbers deep If fire breaks out, I'm unconcerned, I may get wet, but I'll never burn.

Florida

Illiteracy in High Places and Endorsement Rules

A notice appears on University of Illinois faculty salary checks warning that endorsements marked with a cross must be witnessed by two literate persons with residence details. Local brief: Theo Scheidel of Ossian called in Clermont Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Simpson of Mt. Vernon visited J. M. Brorby and Mrs. Melvin Helgerson near Waukon, while Mrs. J. E. White returned from Riverside Illinois after weeks with daughters Lenore and Philmore.

University of Ilinois Mark x Theo. Scheidel Ossian Clermont

The Crucifixion Cantata Singers in Palm Sunday and Good Friday

The joint choirs of East and West Clermont congregations will perform Stainer's cantata The Crucifixion on Palm Sunday and Good Friday at 8 p m under Rev E E Ramsey. Soloists Myrtle Bilden Martin Nelson John Larson Clarence Johnson Arvin Graber and accompanists Vérla Gunderson Agnes Bilden. Sixty five voices in white robes will present the dramatic retelling from Gethsemane to Calvary ending with the Easter message. A silver collection will be taken.

East Clermont Stainer E. E. Ramsey Vérla Gunderson Agnes Bilden Myrtle Bilden Martin Nelson John Larson Clarence Johnson Arvin Graber Calvary Jesus Christ Christ

Nails used in new tub factory reach 1120 pounds

A Gazette note recounts a Tub factory project with 1120 pounds of nails used for construction. It recalls that the nails arrived as the dealer calculated the total, and exaggerates by noting a key disappeared roughly hourly during floor and siding work.

Gazette Iit

Senior Class Play Chosen at Clermont High School

Clermont high school selects the mystery comedy Tiger House in three acts for a May 6 performance. Cast includes Erma Lowrie Gretchen Rolls Aunt Sophia Mystery Woman Peggy Van Ess Jane Dibble and more. Ruth Berg coaches. Also notes family and social visits in the community conclude this item.

Clermont High School iThe Erma Lowrie Gretchen Rolls Aunt Sophia Julia Olson Irene Erickson Peggy van Ess Jane Dibble Yami Wm. Scheel Arthur Hale Ralph Schrader MacIntosh Robert Graham Murdock Norma Vashy Thompson Jackie Dibble Oswald Kerns Randolph Reiergon Ruth Berg

Clermont Luth Church Pulpit and Palm Sunday Services

Palm Sunday services at West and East Clermont churches are set for 9 30 p m and 1 15 a m with cantatas and the choir singing Father Most Holy and The Crucifixion. Holy Week services include Wednesday 8 p m at West and Thursday 8 p m at East with a silver collection. The Highland Ladies Aid and confirmation classes meet as usual. E E Ramsey pastor.

West Clermont East Clermont Christianson West Stainer East Highland Ladies’ Aid C. C. Torkelson Oliver Torkelson Carl Torkelson Libby Larson C. Torkelson Highland Church West Church E. E. Ramsey

West Clermont Luther League Program on Sunday Evening

The West Clermont Luther League presents a program Sunday evening April 10 at 7 30. Features include Oscar Johnson with a group from Fanshurburg and Myrtle Bilden. Mildred Larson and Harry Stolle Jr perform with Tierra Martin and Bociuty in the lineup.

West Clermont Luther League Sf Topic Oscar Johnson Roup Fanhersburg Girls Aban Myrtle Bilden Mildred Larson Topic Harry Stolle, Jr Tierra Martin Ela Wae Bociuty

Clermont Union Church Guild Meeting Notice

The Gadiés Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. L. H. Appelman on Wednesday April 13. Mrs. H. A. Lubke will lead the program. Clergy J. J. Snryder minister Mrs Wim Nelson pianist conduct communion at 7 30 p.m rehearsal at 8 30 p.m.

J. J. Snryder Wim Nelson Hi. Appelman Gadiés’ Guild L. H. Appelman H. A. Lubke

Clermont Calendar Notes April events and social visits

Clermont community calendar lists April 12 and 13 meetings for American Legion Legion Auxiliary and Clermont Units Guild, plus May 6 senior class play. Local residents Joseph Funke Festina and Howard Stumine among recent visitors and illness updates. multiple residents visit relatives and guests in Clermont area over the week.

American Legion Legion Auxiliary Meeting Clermont Units Guild

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