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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1959

Page

7

Guyer Knutson Wedding In Clermont Church

Marilyn E. Guyer becomes bride of wee B. Knutson at Clermont Lutheran Church in West Union with Rev. Kronlokken officiating. The ceremony featured pink carnations, organ music, and a double ring rite. The couple will reside in West Union after a short honeymoon.

Clermont Inne Erati Misa Marilyn E. Guyer Victor Guyer Wee B. Knutson Mra Knut Knutson Osoe John Kronlokken Alice Guyer West Union Clarence’ Bishop Orvin Lottegeed Duane Anderson Helen Wolfs Barbara Anderson Becky Kronlokken Kenneth Knutson Oregon Arnold Fredrikson Austin Minn Gerald Guyer Stanley Cowles Arnold Guyer Leslie Ernest Guyer Vada White Postville Leo Orth Sharon Heigerson Marie Kleppe Danny Durnam Leo Wolff Leslie Laurer

Busy Beavers Gather for Club Program at East Clermont

Busy Beavers 4-H club met March 4 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with members from Grand Meadow Go-Getters Marion Happy Hustlers and Cheery Valley Pioneers. The evening focused on electricity and lighting in the home led by Joe Evans and Norris Relerson.

Busy Beavers East Clermont Lutheran Church Mar Grand Meadow | Go- Getters Marion Happy Hustlera Cheery Velley ‘Pioneers Joe Evans Norris Relerson Anderson Kay Lottgard Hostiss Rolless

Purchase Larson Home By Donald and Kathinka Cowell

Mr and Mrs Donald Cowell have purchased the Kathinka Larson home and will take possession May 1.

Donald Cowell Kathinka Larson

Easter Seal Campaign totals and church actions

Mrs. Millard Larson reports Easter Seal drive results totaling 169.96 with Clermont 65.50 and Clermont grade school 30.00 among other gifts from Elgin and Wadena schools and junior and senior high. Card of Thanks from Mrs. John Sampson thanks well wishers and helpers. Notice requests news submissions by Monday to Mrs. Lyle Olson.

Millard Larson Clermont Two Elgin Wadena Clermont John Sampson Lyle Olson

Chrystol Thoma Oliver Hansen Vows in Clermont Ceremony

Chrystol Thoma Oliver Hansen wed in Clermont on Saturday April 16. The double ring ceremony at the bride’s home featured Rev. Eldon Schroeder, with matron of honor Christie Thoma and best man Malvin Hansen. The couple plans a Bahamas trip after the ceremony. Hansen is with Liberty Trust and Savings Bank in Durant.

Chrystol Miller Thoma Christian Miller Mr. Miller Clermont Oliver A. Hansen Willian Hansen Durant Mr. Hansen Eldon Schroeder Jeffrey Thoma Thomas Hansen Paul Schutte Schutte Hero Len Simek Malvin Hansen Michael Thoma

Mrs Kenneth Anfinson Dies at 87 in Rochester Minnesota

Mrs Kenneth Anfinson 87 died at 2 00 a m April 22 at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota Funeral arrangements are pending with Schutte of Postville in charge

Kenneth Anfinson Jean Aanes St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Minn Schutte of Postville

Mrs Bess Blake Guest at West Union Bridge Four-Some

Mrs Bess Blake visited Mrs E C Johnston in West Union on Tuesday afternoon for a bridge game with three others.

Bess Blake

American Legion Auxiliary Meets in April Session

American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening April 14 at Mrs Franz Appelmans home with Mrs Lyle Olson assisting. Sixteen members attended. Minutes read and approved. Several reports and plans discussed including donations to Red Cross Girls State and Annie Wittenmeyer Home. Delegates named for District Spring Conference in Osage April 28. Fund transfers approved and programs set for May and upcoming cantee n books and canteen to Iowa City. Lunch served.

American Legion Auxiliary Franz Appelman Lyle Olson Lloyd Meier Chrystel Thoma Veterans Hospital Iowa City Theo. Loftegard Leon, Hansen Eric Gordon Hoopman Osage Chrystal Thoma Orvin Olson Donald Larson Knoxville Red Cross Annie Wittenmeyer Eric Hansen Valley High Roy Swenson Cirm Robert Burrow John Bakewell Andine Vasby Theo. Loftsgard M. H. Moore Eugene Robison Louis A. Olson Dean Mitts M. Bh, Moore Robert Mott Normal Olson Salvation Army I. C. Jerdee

Birthday Picnic Honoring Mrs Loftsgard At Theo Loftsgard Home

Friends gathered Sunday evening for a birthday picnic in honor of Mrs. Loftsgard whose birthday was last Wednesday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinerus Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby Mr and Mrs Dick Griebenow and Lana Mr and Mrs Louie Amundson Vernon Meyer and Mr and Mrs William Burrow.

Theo. Loftsgard Loftsgard Henry Schweinerus Herbert Martin Otto Vasby Dick Griebenow Lana Louie Amundson Vernon Meyer William Burrow

Entertains for First Birthday at Schott Residence

Mr and Mrs Arthur Schott entertained at dinner Sunday for the first birthday of daughter Mary. Guests included Mary's grandparents Mr and Mrs William Wede and Mr and Mrs Fred Schott, Elsie Wede, Jane Schott, Mr and Mrs Dean Mitts and family, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Olson and family.

Arthur Schott Mary William Wede Fred Schott Elsie Wede Jane Schott Dean Mitts Lyle Olson

Tre Ore Junior Study Club Meeting Recap

The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met in April at Mrs. Roger Amundson's home. Eleven members answered roll call with a cake baking hint. They won a gerontology division award at the Randalia county meeting. Delegates to Cedar Rapids State Woman's Convention were Mrs. Kenneth Amundson and Mrs. Robert Burrow. Mrs. Orran Bane gave a cake decorating demo. The meeting closed with a club collect and lunch.

Tre Ore Roger Amundson Randalia Kenneth Amundson Robert Burrow Cedar Rapids Orran Bane

Ladies' Bridge Club Honors Birth Day Hostess

Mrs. Bess Blake entertained the ladies' bridge club at her home Thursday evening. The gathering also honored Mrs. M. H. Moore on her birthday. Burkhart Riegel held high score and Lorranne Crowe was second high as Mrs. Blake presented a gift to Mrs. Moore.

Bess Blake Ladies’ Bridge Club M. H. Moore Burkhart Riegel Lorranne Crowe Blake

East Clermont Mothers Club Meeting Report

The East Clermont Mother's Club met Tuesday April 14 with Mrs LaVerne Larson leading devotions. Three guests attended. Poem readings were by Mrs Oliver Larson and Mrs Eugene Thorson. A skit was presented by Mrs Bernard Hanson Charles Thorson Millard Bilden and Norman Lehan. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table grace.

East Clermont

Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meets

The Clover Clovers 4-H Club met at Patty Horan's home on April 18. Judy Anderson was named county office candidate with Janice Kamp as campaign manager. Bonnie Miller will attend 4-H convention at Ames. A $5 contribution to the International Farm Youth Exchange was approved. Dianne and Elaine Amundson demonstrated cleaning kits while Beth Minger and Patty Horan performed a manners skit. The next meeting features a mother daughter tea at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Postville, on May 16.

Clermont Clover Clovers St. Paul's Lutheran Church Postville

Gospel Message Church Clermont Episcopal Pastor Lester Lease

Morning worship at 10 46 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 p m invite all. The notice welcomes parishioners and visitors to worship at Gospel Message Church Clermont Episcopal.

Gospel Message Church Clermont — Epicopal Lester Lease

Masses And Confessions Schedule

Masses on Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 for all. Daily services follow same schedule. Confessions offered from 8:00 to 9:00 p m.

Methodist Church Service and Gathering Notice

Sunday April 26 worship at 8 45 a m with Pastor Donald T Caspers and a family gathering at Masonic hall at 6 30 p m.

Masonic Hall

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events

The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D. Kronlukken lists a series of services and activities across West and East locales. April 22 to 29 features choir rehearsals, Sunday school meetings, a parish cleanup day, multiple Easter season services, a vacation church school clinic in Washington Prairie, a youth roller skating party, a WMF convention at Marion church, and a senior confirmation class trip to Christian colleges.

West Andine Vasby East West Church East Clermont Washington Prairie West Union WMF Marion Church Gander Our Christian Colleges

Clermont Commercial Club Sponsors Master Corn Growers Contest

The Clermont Commercial Club will sponsor the Master Corn Growers Contest again this year. Interested parties may contact Donald Larson Lyle Gunderson or Elmer Larson. Mrs Nina Stroud of Waitehill Village Ohio visited this past week with her niece and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Robison.

Clermont Commercial Club Donald Larson Lyle Gunderson Elmer Larson Nina Stroud Waitehill Village Ohio Eugene Robison

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Guyer Knutgon Purchase Larson Home Chrystol Thoma Oliver Hansen Vows Clermont Bucks Ladies’ Bridge East Clermont Mothers Club Clover Clovers 4-H Club J. Nelson Iowa Will J. Nelson Clermont Airport Clarence Clermont, Iowa Riverside Material Products Clermont Co-operative Eis-Van Fertilizer Auromrealqy EAA Tlareueloaurea Managaoy Rensomay Wut TN
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