East Clermont Lutheran dedicates Wurlitzer organ
East Clermont Lutheran church recently installed a Wurlitzer electric organ funded largely by Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Blockhus in memory of their son Michael Jr. A dedication service is set for Sunday evening April 11 at eight led by Rev. A. O. Nesset with organist Emlyn Owen and a choir anthem Sanctus by Gounod. audience hymn selections and a concert of seven chamber pieces follow.
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East Clermont
East
Clermont
Gounor
A. O. Nesset
98th Birthday Celebrated for Mrs Sureka Burrow
Mrs Sureka Burrow marked her 93rd birthday on Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Charles Fritz home in Hawkeye. Relatives joining from Clermont included sons and daughters Mr Wm Burrow August Burrow and Albert Burrow. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ivan Anderson and Mavis of West Union. Mrs Burrow remains bedbound but cheerful. Barbara Franz Appelman and Mrs Louis Olson visited from Oelwein.
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Sureka Burrow
Charles Fritz
Hawkeye
Clermont
Wm. Burrow
August
Albert Burrow
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
West Union
Burrow
Riverside Social Club Meeting At School Friday
Riverside Social Club gathered at the school on Friday evening with eleven members present. Hosted by Mrs Nora Larson and co host Mrs Harriet Olson the meeting opened with Onward Christian Soldiers and closed after a brief business session with Jesus Lover of My Soul. Lunch was served.
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Riverside Social Club
Nora [Larson
Harriet Olson
Nora Larson
Jesus
April Fool Party at Krueger Home Hosts and Guests
Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger and Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger hosted an April Fool party Friday night at the Krueger home. Guests included Clarence and Lorence Muehlethaler, Gus Krueger, Eddie Krueger, Harry Johnson, Ruth Krueger, Paul Zurbriggen, Lester Wenger, Leon Jacob, Archie Schroeder, and Alfred Baechter. Activities centered on dune games and an April fool style lunch.
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Kenton Krueger
Abe Habeger
Krueger
Clarence Muehlethaler
Lorence Muehlethaler
Gus Krueger
Eddie K
Mr and Mrs Helmer Lyngans Visit James Triem Home
Mr and Mrs Helmer Lyngans were guests in the James Triem home Saturday evening.
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Mrs. Helmer Lyngans
James Triem
Birthday Club Met at Olson Home
The Birthday club gathered at Mrs. Richard L. Olson’s home on Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday. They brought picnic lunch baskets and presented a gift. The social afternoon included many attendees and shared courtesy from numerous listed ladies and two young visitors.
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Richard L. Olson
Mrs. Olson
Henry Jacobson
Joe Olson
Arthur Olson
Austen Helgerson
Bertina Burass
Harold Landsgard
Floyd Bergeson
Elmer Olson
Henry Olson
Henry Amundson
John A. Erickson
Emma Gunderson
Hans J. Larson
Leonard Olson
Nels Iverson
Emma Olson
Swen Swenson
Arnold Stumme
Harriet Dugstad
Ruth Starkey
Dean DeSart
Andine’ Vasby
Clarice Dugstad
25 Years Ago Dr Frederick Becker Died in Clermont
Dr Frederick Becker longtime Clermont physician died at his home on Friday March 30. He had practiced medicine in the city for 41 years. Ed Busers barn fire destroyed the shed housing a car but firefighters saved it. Palma Helgerson spent a week vacation with her parents in Clermont while attending Northfield College. Herb Anderson left for Montana farming duties. I H Skarshaug rushed to La Crosse as daughter ill in hospital. W Burdette Blake went to Des Moines for spring with father. Mrs Gee Sill and Vivian Simpson visiting A R Simpson family. Nellie Sheehy teaching at New Richland visiting home folks. Milo Halverson returned to Fayette to resume studies after vacation.
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Frederick Becker
Clermont
Becker
Ed Buser
Palma Helgerson
Nels Helgerson
Northfield
Minn
Herb Anderson
Lavina
Montana
I. H. Skarshaug
la Crosse
Cornelius Reierson
W. Burdette Blake
Des Moines
W. R. Blake
Gee, Sill
Vivian Simpson
Waterloo
A. R. Simpson
Nellie Sheehy
New Richland
Milo Halverson
Fayette
For Sale Player Piano and Rolls A-1 Condition
Local sale preferred. Inquiries to Mrs Linton at 1802 E Oklahoma Ave Apt Milwaukee Wis. Piano viewings may be arranged in Clermont. Mr and Mrs Swen Swenson spent Sunday afternoon at the Oliver Torkelson home in Elgin.
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Linton
Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Clermont
Swen Swenson
Oliver Torkelson
Elgin
W. S. C. S. Gives to Home in Seward Alaska
The W S C S of the Methodist church met at Mildred Moore home with Lois Fritz leading devotions nine members answered roll call and voted to donate 5.00 to Jesse Lee Home Seward Alaska as a quarterly supply project The group mourns losing Carrie Carpenter who moves to West Union Ruth Starkey presented Earth Shall Yield Her Increase as the program topic Refreshments followed adjournment
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Methodist Church
Mildred Moore
Lois Fritz
Jesse Lee
Seward
Alaska
Carrie Carpenter
West Union
Ruth Starkey
Hhastegs
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes From Ruth Olson Home
The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday at Ruth Olson’s home with Ruth Starkey Lucy Engle and Florence Gutcher aiding. Members answered roll with Whats New in the Seed Catalogue as the relief committee reported on sick visits and library book cleaning funds.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Ruth Olson
Ruth’ Starkey
Lucy Engle
Florence Gutcher
Red Cross
LaNora Halvorson
Farm Institute
Des Moines
Mrs Throne Anderson and Guests Visit Mrs Mary Washburn
Mrs Throne Anderson and Mrs Lloyd Anderson joined Mrs Mary Washburn for a Sunday visit with hosted hospitality and conversation. Also present was Mrs Alvin Amundson as a guest of honor during the gathering.
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Throne Anderson
Lloyd Anderson
Alvin Amundson
Mary Washburn
Easter Week Services and Meetings at East Clermont and Decorah
A. O. Nesset announces Easter weekend events including an 11 a.m. Sunday service in Highland with a Wurlitzer organ dedication and Emlyn Owen concert from KKEL Waterloo. Rehearsals, Mothers Club gathering, Ladies' Aid meeting, and Bible class are scheduled across Decorah East Clermont and Elgin Lutheran communities in April.
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A. O. Nesset
Highland
Clermont
Emlyn Owen
KKEL
Waterloo
Decorah
Decorah Lutheran Church
Iowa
Luther League
Clermont Methodist Church Bi Monthly Service Sunday
Clermont Methodist Church will hold a bi monthly service Sunday evening at 9 30 o clock Rev Bruce D Jones pastor leading the service at the church premises
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Bruce D. Jones
Christina Kittelson Celebrates 84th Birthday Anniversary
Mrs Christina Kittelson was honored with a Saturday afternoon party at the Clif ford Kittelson home to celebrate her 84th birthday. Guests included Mrs Hilda Asnes, Mrs Mina Olson, Mrs E O Lien, Clarice, Mrs Laura Holt Lyngaas, Mrs Austen Helgerson, Mrs Joe Olson, Mrs Henry Kittelson, and Rev A O Nesset. She enjoyed flowers gifts and cards from friends and relatives.
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Christina Kittelson
Clifford Kittelson
Hilda Asnes
Mina Olson
E. O. Lien
Clarice
Laura Holt Lyngaas
Austen Helgerson
Joe Olson
Henry ‘Kittelson
A. O. Nesset
Kittelson
Clermont Calendar Notes Week Sessions And Visits
Monday the American Legion meets with Tuesday hosting the American Legion Auxiliary and Woodland Study Club. Wednesday features a P T A meeting. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs James Loftsgard Randee and Irene Opperud of Cedar Rapids visiting Mrs Jessie Loftsgard. Mrs Alma Ostlie visited with Mrs Clara Helgerson at Postville last Saturday.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study Club
P. T. A. Meeting
James Loftsgard
Randee
Irene Opperud
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Loftsgard
Alma Ostlie
Clara Helgerson
Postville
Clermont Wins Three Firsts in Music Contest
Clermont high school swept the West Union state preliminary music contest, taking division I in girls sextette and trio and in treble high vocal solo. Participants included Neva Jean Durscher Norene Amundson LaVonne Swenson Ardes Olson Ruth Anderson Helen Gerner Lorraine Kittelson plus Donna Johnson Mary Tschantz Marilyn Follett and more all under Mrs M H Moore with Joyce Amundson assisting.
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Clermont High School
West Union
Arlington
Alpha
Waterville
Fayette
Postville
Elgin
Manana
McGregor
Lansing
Hawkeye
Wadena
Ossian
Calmar
Luana
Garnayillo
Neva Jean Durscher
Nor~en
Riegger
Norene Amundson
Lorraine Kittelson
Curran
Konitz
Massenet
Donna Johnson
Stenson
Hahn
Hungary
Koelling
LaVonne Swenson
Godard
Helen Gerner
Lacuona
Mary Tschantz
P. T. A. Meeting At Larrabee School Auditorium
The P T A will meet Wednesday April 14 at 7 30 p m in the Larrabee school auditorium. Music by high school groups includes Rain The Sleigh and The Sleigh Others Omitted The speaker Dr G E Jorgenson will discuss improving child health through parent teacher cooperation Refreshments will be provided by Mesdames Masser Follett Jerdee Crowe and Miss Washby The date was corrected from April 7 in last week’s Echo.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Larrabee
Rain
Curran
Will O' the Wisp
Spress
Riegger
G. E. Jorgenson
Abigail Masser
Walter Follett
J. C. Jerdee
E. L. Crowe
Andine Washby
Grass Fire At Harold Bennett Farm Extinguished By Clermont FD
The Clermont fire department responded Tuesday to the Harold Bennett farm to contain a grass fire that had spread out of control. The Doyle Bennett family occupies the farm home. Mr and Mrs Leslie Cline and family and Lorna Bide of West Union were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Fred Cline.
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Clermont Fire Department
Harold Bennett
Doyle Bennett
Leslie Cline
Lorna Bide
West Union
Fred Ctine
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John Kelly
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Burgess-Dagstad Lumber Company
Gordon J. Hoopman
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