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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1947

Page

7

St Peters Rosary Society Meeting Notes from April 3

St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met April 3 at Mrs Eilsey Engle's home with Mrs John peewel Mra Marie Ehleri and Neva Wells assisting hostesses. Fifteen members attended with twelve visitors present. $3 to Bishops Relief fund approved. Ossian Deanry NC CW will meet at Fayette on April 13. Helen Becker read He Merely Carried Christ's Cross. Marie Kohls gave Anguish of Anticipation reading.

St Peter's’ Rosary Society Eilsey Engle John Peewel Mra Marie Ehleri Neva ‘Wells Ralph Wells Geneva Bishops’ Relief Fund Ossian Fayette Helen Becker Marie Kohls

Death of Gladys Bruckner at home in McGregor

Gladys Bruckner Reiserson Reijerson died at her home in McGregor on Saturday after a lingering illness. She had recently returned from a month in Rochester Minnesota and had undergone an operation. She was 32, daughter of Ole Reijerson of Clermont. She is survived by a small son. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at McGregor.

Lagyg Reierson Bruckner Sin McGregor Ital Rochester Minn Ole Reijerson Clermont Née Hdebddd McGregor

Marriage Announced Ed Gress and Norma Grelfe

Me and Mrs Claude Gress announce the marriage of their son Ed Gress and Norma Grelfe of Waterville on Saturday March 29. The ceremony was performed at Cresco and they will live in Cedar Falls. Mrs Ed Burt visited her mother in Waukon and Mr Burt's mother. Mrs Chas Burt and Mrs Kenneth Ellis and family of Virbundale Wis and Mr and Mrs Crace and family spent several days.

Claude Gress Ed Gress Norma Grelfe Waterville Cresco Cede Falls FoRre Ed’ Burt Waukon Burt Chas, Burt Kenneth, Ellis Virbandalé Wis Emiry Stanton Chicago Clarence Thompson Judy Gundsay Alfred Olson Lester Luchsinger Linda Lou Bennett Luchsinger Harold Bennett

If You Aren’t a Customer We Welcome Your Business

The message invites non customers to engage and plan for the game and years ahead, offering opportunity to work together. It emphasizes collaboration and ongoing planning for future events and needs.

Airport News Highlights Local Flying Trips and Weather

Local residents undertook cross country flights including Bernard Schrader piloting Vern Thompson s Stinson Voyager 150 to Kiseme e Florida with Vern, his son, and Al Sekora. Larry Whitcher family flew to Oklahoma City for the weekend. Ralph Schrader assisted in responding to an auto accident during Sunday snow storm and returned to Madison. The airport field improves and ground school progresses with two classes underway. Flying activity expected to rise this summer with emphasis on better flight strips and wider participation.

Bernard Schrader Vern Thompson Kisemee Fla Vern al Sekora Larry Whitcher Oklahoma City Okio Ralph’ Schrader Madison West Union Postville Archie Johnson Morris Amundeon Ralph Schrader Oscar Hanson Citizens’ Club Chicago

Clermont Students Discuss Baseball and Spring Plans

Commander Communiques Baseball remains central as practice resumes after poor weather. First outdoor session was Wednesday with Coach Lorber guiding calisthenics, throwing, and field work. Final game vs Randklia set for Friday April 1. no school Friday. Easter break provides a one day vacation.

Clermont Lorber Randklia

Over the Back Fence Dismissive Note in Paper Gossip

A reader vent complains about persistent provocation to obtain a prize or favorable item, accusing the paper of prodding the audience for sensational tips and questioning the value of such prompts. The fragment hints at frustration with editorial prying and solicited content.

Two Sales at Clermont Delayed by Rain Auctioneers Thrive

Clermont reported two sales conducted by Orvin Thompson and assistant Lester Anderson. Rain delayed Joe Thompson's sale about an hour. both auctions lasted about two hours before stopping. Emma Gunderson sold household goods at the opera house, then Thompson's store handled the remainder. By five o'clock the last items were sold, with buyers leaving due to the rain. Farmers Savings Bank clerked both sales, with Keith Thomas on duty.

Orvin Thompson Lester Anderson Clermont Joe Thompson Emma Gunderson Opera House Thompson Farmers Savings Bank Keith Thoma

Notice to Parents of Primary at Clermont School

Notice to Parents of Primary, Clermont. Parents of pupils entering the primary grade next fall should notify Supt. M. H. Moore as soon as possible. Various local social notes follow mentioning visits and gatherings at homes in Madison, McGregor, Manchester, West Union, Keokuk, Cedar Rapids, Postville, Elgin, Spearfish, and Dubuque.

Clermont School M. H. Moore

Clermont Residents Asked to Save Wastepaper for Collection

All Clermont residents are asked to save old newspapers and magazines for a paper collection by Clermont high school students in a few weeks. A later notice will announce the collection date.

Clermont Clermont High School

CH HES Quarterly Conference Report Apr 27

Baptisms at St Pauls Methodist include Amy Medberry Mae Steffens Zelda Alderson Lena Peters and Carolyn Ann Medberry. Easter Sunday evening church joiners include Lena Peters Mary Scott Mae Steffens Le Tschantz Margaret Tschantz Mary Tschantz and Amy Medberry. Rev Bruce D Jones, Pastor.

St. Paul's Methodist Amy Medberry Mae Steffens Zelda Alderson Lena Peters Carolyn Ann Medberry Mary Scott le Tschantz Margaret Tschantz Mary Tschantz Bruce D. Jones

Clermont Parish Activities Preview Services and Meetings

Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor A. O. Neasset hosts Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on Sunday April 13 in Highland. West Clermont Luther League events and choir schedule follow with programs April 10 and 16 including hostesses and mission society meetings.

A. O. Neasset Highland West Clermont Luther League Culmar Luther League Highland Societies C. Q. Torkelson Elgin Mesdames Carl Torkelson Libbie Larson Roy Leuchtenmacher West Clermont West Clermont Mission Society Mesdames Nels Gilbert George Larson Wm. H. F. Mueller George Wander Clarence Thompson Donald Kobtiger Floyd Bergeson Clarence Thorson Jean Rands

Local notices and social greetings from Elgin area

Automatic oil burning water heaters on hand. John M. Tillotson in Elgin. Bite Marie Skaien returned from Long Beach California to stay with her brother E K Skaien whose wife was ill. Mrs Skaien passed away in October. John and Mrs Anderson of Elgin were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Swenson. Mr and Mrs Charles Bigler of Cedar Falls were Easter guests of his mother Mrs Fred Bigler. Township trustees and assessors met for an all day session at the bank to hear complaints and adjust matters. Mr and Mrs Larry Horan Frank and Patty were Easter dinner guests in Mrs Catherine Horan home. Mrs Marvin Flack returned from hospital in Town City. Mrs Mary Heins Mrs Emmet Burdick and Miss Anna Marie Heins were visitors in the Verni Eagle home Monday evening. Want ads urged for results. Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow drove to Cedar Rapids and visited the Burrow families over Easter weekend

John M. Tillotson Dial Elgin Marie Skaien Long Beach Calif E. K. Skaien Skaien John Anderson Swen Swenson Charles Bigler Cedar Falls Fred Bigler Larry Horan Frank Patty Catherine Horan Marvin Flack Town City Mary Heins Emmet Burdick Anna Marie Heins Verni Eagle Wm. Burrow Cedar Rapids Wm. Burrow, Jr Robert Burrow Frank Fay

Priscilla Working Band Meeting Report

The Priscilla Working Band met April 2 with hostesses Mesdamer Olson E C Olson Clarence Tatro and James Henderson. Devotion was led by Rev Nesset. Easter lilies were bought for the church and the bake sale netted 94.87. A 50 cent donation was requested for the April 28 luncheon to the Federated Women's Clubs. Mrs Clarence Thompson announced the program including Song Scripture Reading and Father Serves. The meeting closed with prayer and doxology. Forty three members attended.

Priscilla Working Band Olson E. C. Olson Clarence Tatro James Henderson Nesset Flower Fund Louise Bilden Federated Women’s Clubs Clarence Thompson Thompson

Scout Troop 61 Holds Tuesday Meeting at Town Hall

Scout Troop 61 met Tuesday evening at the town hall. The meeting opened with the pledge and oath. Carmen Loftsgard called roll. Members worked on second class requirements. Robert Johnson Wayne Olson and Sylvan Taylor passed signalling tests. DeWayne Johnson led the game period. The group recited the 12 points of Scout law.

Scout Carmen Loftsgard Robert Johnson Wayne Olson Sylvan Taylor DeWayne Johnson Arthur, Nelson, Sevibhe

Oil fired furnaces back in stock prompt delivery

Notice notes oil fired furnaces are available again and urges readers to place orders promptly to ensure full delivery. Includes a correction about the Federated Clubs county convention date and several social notes mentioning Easter visits and gatherings with named residents and places.

Birthday Party For Mrs Olson A Picnic Lunch

A Monday birthday party for Mrs Evelyn Olson was hosted by a group of ladies with baskets for a picnic lunch. The afternoon was social with many attendees listed including Clara Helgerson Irene Olson Emma Erickson Kathinka Larson and Tillie Amundson. Absent but thanked were Delores Jacobson Ruth Starkey and Marcella Bergesan.

Evelyn Olson Olson Clara Helgerson Irene Olson Emma Erickson Kathinka Larson Tillie Amundson Anna Swenson Berlina Buraas Emma Olson Pearl Iverson Olivia Olson Helen Landsgard Emma Gunderson Irene Thompson Lydia Stumme Mary Olson Laverl Olson Selma Olson Andine Vasby Delores Jacobson Ruth Starkey Marcella Bergesan

Clermont Calendar Highlights Week of April 15

Anivels Auxiliary meets Tuesday April 15. Wednesday April 16 sees Mission Society West Clermont OF gathering. Thursday April 17 features Highland Societies. Mr and Mrs L T N Olson and Ardis, with Lorraine Osterhus, were guests Sunday at Henry C Olson’s home.

Mission Society West Clermont W. C

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