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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

7

Clermont Clover Clovers Meet For Plans And Talent Event

The Clermont Clover Clovers met Saturday July 13 at Karen Schroeder s home with twenty five members present to discuss call and a swim. They planned an achievement day for July 16 and practiced songs for a home talent show at Charlton on July 3g. An ice cream social followed to raise funds. A lawn exercise segment and lunch were part of the meeting. The next meeting for achievement day will be August 8 at the home of Carol Margie and Bonnie Swenson with mothers invited.

Clermont Clover Clovers Karen Schroeder Shin Watt Bee Point Carol Margie Bonnie Swenson

WSCS Meeting Sums Up July Gathering at Grimes Farm

Thirteen members of the Methodist WSCS met Monday evening July 22 at Mrs. G D Grimes farm home near West Union. Co hosts were Mrs Elmer Easler and Ruth Starkey. Mrs Easler reviewed two chapters of The Church in South East Asia. A brief business meeting followed with a social hour. Reminder: all church family picnic at Clermont city park Monday Aug 5 at 6 15 pm with picnic supper.

G. D. Grimes West Union Mdms Elmer Easler Ruth Starkey

Life Sketch of Hazel Moen Meyer

Hazel Moen born at Clermont in 1011. She married Arthur Born and Vernon Meyer, with two daughters, Donna and Arthalinda, who died young. She lived in Clermont, endured surgeries, illness, and a 1957 move to Des Moines before returning home. She died July 25 at age forty five. Funeral held at Muehlethaler in Elgin and West Clermont Lutheran Church. Survivors include husband Vernon, daughter Donna, step-daughter Arthel, and four grandchildren. Relatives attended from Minnesota and Iowa communities.

Hazel Moen John Hattie Moen Clermont Arthur Donna Marlene Duane Halderman Arthalinda Vernon Meyer Arizona Des Moines Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Muehlethaler Elgin West Clermont Lutheran Church God's Acres Kronlokken Arthur Amundson Merle Alderson Floyd Bergeson John Barnhouse Herbert Martin Henry Schultz Joe Schultz Meyer Vernon Donna Deg Maines Arthel Laverne Stumme JP Brville Gordon lMever Air Minnesota Cedar Rapids Des ‘Moines Iowa

Clermont Dairy Days Speakers Highlight August 10 11

W. W. Bilasier of Jesup will speak Sunday afternoon. Russell I. Brown Iowa public safety commissioner will speak Sunday evening. Weekend features include concerts, stage shows, a midway, local eating stands, and a grand ball by Ray Alto's Cowboys.

W. W. Bilasier Farmers State Bank Jesup Clermont Mr. Blasier Iowa Bankers’ Assn Russell I. Brown State of Iowa Clermont Band Johnny Garner Cowboys

Marion Happy Hustlers July Meeting Notes

The Happy Hustlers met at Jean and Paul Amundson’s home with thirteen members attending. They set stall decorating committee roles, collected entry blanks and fees, and Jean Amundson demonstrated reverence to the flag. Roger B reported on the 44H short course at Ames. Next meeting set at Kathleen and Richard Amundson’s home. visitors included Mrs Emma Gunderson and Verla. A notice announced no jackpot drawing Aug 0 downtown, with a draw Aug 3 for 200 and 40. Albert Halverson of Elgin won 200 last Saturday but did not collect.

Happy Hustlers Jean Paul Amundson Jean A Diane B Kathleen A Paul A David H Roger B Jean Amundson Ames Kathleen Richard Amundson Jeemant Albert Halverson Elgin

Kronlokken Family Portrait With Seven Children Shown

A photographed family includes Reverend John D Kronlokken and spouse with seven children Constance Elizabeth 11 years Solveig Joanne 10 Naomi Marie 8 Ruth Elaine 7 4 years Rebecca Joy 3% years Susan Christine 2 14 years and baby John David five months The article presents a vivid family snapshot amid today’s threats.

John D. Kronlokken Constance Elizabeth Solveig Joanne Naomi Marie Ruth Elaine Rebecca Joy Susan Christine John David

Amundson Reunion Brings 105 Amid Weather Change

The Amundson reunion gathered 105 relatives Sunday July 28 in Gunder church dining hall due to rain. A Sahonic dinner preceded a program including songs, readings, and performances by the Amundson quartet and family members. Three marriages five births and one death were noted in the past year and officers were elected. Attendees hailed from Monona, Cedar Rapids, Hawley and beyond. Pvt. Robert H. Johnson recently joined the armed forces, with a new address listed.

Amundson Gunder Church Otto Gisleson Howard Kluss Wayne Amundson Paul Mark Amundson Almer Amundson The Little Folks Amundson Quarttet Roger Amundson Kenneth Amundson Laverne Larson Sec'y Lawrence Naylor Marion Loftsgard Georgean Kluss Oscar Bratlien Conrad Bratlien Hawley Minn Frank Knapp Cedar Rapids Wm. Bockoven Iowa City Myr Adolph Vick Roger Fuelling Sheila Decorah Olwyin Amundson Ridgeway Donald Knapp Mas Gerald Winter West Union Mervin Reierson T. L. Loftsgard Marion Gunda Gisleson Milo

Methodist Church Service and Picnic Notice

The Methodist Church invites worship at 8 45 a m led by Pastor Donald T Carpers. A WSCS sponsored picnic follows at the park on Monday evening August 4.

Donald T. Carpers WSCS

Clermont Lutheran Parish Meeting Schedule and Events

Parish activities list Aug 1 at East Clermont church includes Society meeting with hostesses and program chair, 745 p.m. choir rehearsals. Sunday services at East and West churches at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Ice cream social and one act play at East. Aug 7 Priscilla Working Band meeting at Westchurch with hostesses and program chair.

John D. Kronlokken East Clermont Society Mdms Ole Blockhus M. J. Blockhus Henry Anderson Bernard Hanson Elmer Larson Kenneth Blockhus East Church West Church Clermont Luther League Misoula Bible Camp Priscilla Westchurch Harry Amundson Wm. B. Miller Willet Miller Carman Swenson Wm. Nelson I. C. Jerdee

Card of Thanks From Affected Families After Loss

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends relatives and hospital staff for kindness shown during Hazel’s illness and death. Special thanks for cards gifts and flowers at the hospital. Signed by Vernon Meyer and numerous family names with memory of this kindness.

Hazel Vernon Meyer Duane Halderman Diane Laverne Stumme Gordon Meyer Merle Moen John McEvoy Charles Sheldon

Committees Named for August at Daily Day Meeting

The general committee appointed multiple Daily Day committees for August 10-11. Finance includes Lloyd Meier J A Erickson Clifton Pringle. Advertising features Allan Johnson Charles Heiser Eugene Robison Joe Larson Lucy Engle Clifton Pringle Larry Cline Al Baechler Leo Griebenow. Park lists Gordon Hoopman Glenn Nims Dean Schneider Torson Wayne Shipton John Bakewell Norbert Gerner Bob Schupanitz Harlan Schultz Andrew Watterud Truman Paulson Millard Bear Arnold Stumme W J Nelson Elmer Olson Sylvan Taylor Lawrence Kohls Millard Nelson Sr John Gass Leo Woods Joe Olson. Band members Elmer Olson Art Amundson Jack Bush. Concessions Fred Cline Keith Thoma B Reigel. FP A System Bernell Peterson. Electrical Norris Reierson Clarence Tatro Gerald Guttcher Vernon Meyer Guy Muchow Buttermilk Louis Lehman Dennis Bear Robert John Schupanitz. Dance Fred Cline Marvin Larson Howard Johnson B Reigel Lyle Gunderson Lloyd Meier Elmer Olson Keith Thomas. Policing L T N Olson Richard Griebenow Ernie Holt Elmer Trude Richard Osterhus Wm Nelson Sr Wm Burrow Henry Schweinerus Clarence Bear Joe Malone Walter Follett Elmer Olson Emil Schneider James Anderson. If due to serve contact L T N Olson Signs Lawrence Fritz.

Lloyd Meier J. A. Erickson Clifton Pringle Allan Johnson Bob Schupanitz Harlan Schultz Andrew Watterud Truman Paulson Millard Bear Arnold Stumme W. J. Nelson Elmer Olson Sylvan Taylor Lawrence Kohls Millard Nelson John Gass Leo Woods Joe Olson Art Amundson Jack Bush Fred Cline Keith Thoma B. Reigel Bernell Peterson Norris Reierson Clarence Tatro Gerald Guttcher Vernon Meyer Guy Muchow Buttermilk Louis Lehman Dennis Bear Robert John Schupanitz Marvin Larson Howard Johnson Lyle ‘Gunderson L. T. N. Olson Richard Griebenow Ernie Holt Elmer Trude Richard Osterhus Wm. Nelson Wm. Burrow Henry Schweinerus Clarence Bear Joe Malone Walter Follett Emil Schneider James Anderson Uade Lawrence Fritz

Shining Families and Margaret Sheehy Visit Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Streeter Shining and Mr and Mrs Herbert Shining of Waterloo along with Bert O Henderson were dinner guests Sunday at the Franz Appelman home. Margaret Sheehy of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with her sister Nell after a three week vacation at the Black Hills and visits in Hettinger North Dakota. She returned to Cedar Rapids Monday where she is employed at Mercy hospital.

Streeter

Clermont Dairy Days Highlighted This Weekend

Monday through Sunday events include council meeting Methodist WSCS and Tra Ore Club. On Wednesday Aug 7 West Clermont Priscilla Working Band performs. Clermont Dairy Days takes place Saturday and Sunday Aug 10 and 11 with local festivities.

Methodist Wscs Tra Ore Club West Clermont Priscilla Clermont

Former Clermont Girl Wins High Honors at Coe College

Sallee Accola daughter of Mr and Mrs William Accola Des Moines receives two scholarships McKee 300 a year for four years and a general honors 200 a year from Coe College She graduates from North High Des Moines as editor of The Polar Bear senior class secretary and cheerleader in top five percent She plans to teach and major in elementary education and music The Accola family formerly lived in Clermont now in the Maines home owned by John Schultz

Sallee Accola William Accola Des Moines Coe College Cedar Rapids McKee Sallee North High Accola Clermont Maines John Schultz

Island Hospitalized Patient News from Decorah and Postville

Emma Anderson remains a patient at Decorah hospital since Thursday. Millard Bilden returns home from Postville hospital after a ten day confinement with a cast from waist to neck. Kathinka Larson is a medical patient at Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union since Sunday.

Emma Anderson Decorah Hospital Millard Bilden Postville Hospital Kathinka Larson Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

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Florence Coryell Products Riverside Hazel Moen Meyer Myrtle Learn Union Street Birthday Club Lyle Gunderson Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Clermont, Iowa W.W. Blasier Emma Gunderson Verla Martin Anderson Harry Gunderson James Gunderson Pastville Amundson Reunion Robert Johnson Pvt Robert H. Johnson B .Birys T. A. Bn Pope Carson Colo Clermont Lutheran Parish Island Riverside Products Harris Kiosa FELCO Felco Ors Sons Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Towa
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