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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

7

Homecomers Registered for Daily Days Event Attendees Listed

A long visitor list from multiple states accompanies Daily Days with out of town guests. G H Hacksham from Chicago and Mrs Bess Greenley plus Linda Lou of Monticello appear among many others from Illinois Iowa Oregon Ohio California and Minnesota visiting local hosts. Visitors attend lodge events and family gatherings while several hosts extend hospitality at Cedar Rapids Calmar Waterloo and Dubuque area homes.

G. H. Hacksham Chicago Bess Greenley Linda Lou Monticello Oregon Earl Graver Waterloo Ben Graver Hshwood Calif Russell Gruver Fayette Clarence. Gruver Waukon Martin Nelson Manchester Frank Cahalan Cedar’ Rapids John Mylan Weat Union Wm. Burrow Anna Stee Cedar Rapids

Delegates Named for State Legion Convention

Sheehan Post of the American Legion will send four delegates and alternates to the state Victory convention in Des Moines August 19 to 21. Post Commander Bellschner cited the largest delegation yet and a membership boost as reasons. Official delegates: Jackie Halverson and Harold Triem. Alternates: Ralph Schrader and Walter Follett. Speakers include General Jonathan M. Wainwright Admiral Robert B. Carney and others. Mary Louise Milligan, a lieutenant colonel in the WAC, joins the speaker lineup.

Sheehan Post Jackie Halverson Harold Triem Ralph Schrader Walter Follett Jonathan M. Wainwright Bataan Robert B. Carney Halsey Pacific Legion John Stelle Ilinois Mary Louise Milligan WAC Wacs Fort Dodge Des Moines War Dept American Legion

Weekend Guests At Herbert DummermutH Home

Supper guests Saturday evening at the Herbert Dummermuth home included Mr and Mrs Wayne Durscher. On Sunday, Conner Dummermuth and Harold Schneider joined for dinner with the Dummermuths. Mrs Alfred Madson of Albert Lea Minnesota visited Friday to stay through the weekend. The Amers Auxiliary meets Tuesday August 20 with Mrs Myrtle Schweinerus co hosting and Mrs Marie Amundson and Mrs Henry Kittelson in charge. Ed Larson of Bangor Wisconsin and Joe Larson hosted guests Saturday evening.

Hans J. Larson Ant Meckelson Elmer, Meckelson la Crosse Wis Elmer St. Francis ‘Hospital Larsons Eugene Cooley Meckelsons Howard Larson Louie Jacobson Nora Springs Fred Cline Mr. Jacobson Magonle Lodge Laitd Cline Donna Loftsgard Chicago Jimmie Loftsgard Irene Opperud Cedar Rapids Jessie Loftsgard Wm. B Miller Canmer Swenson Find Rose Pracatis Des Moines Carl Hoviand Noel Shirley Janice Nelson Jan Paul Manion Minneapolis Minn L. M. Hovland Herbert Dummermuth Wayne Durscher Conner Dummermuth Harold Schneider Alfred Madson Albert Lea Henry Kittelson Ed Larson Bangor Joe Larson

Bible Camp at Luther College Decorah

Decorah residents and others plan to attend the Decorah Circuit Lutheran Bible Camp at Luther College in Decorah from Monday evening August 26 to Friday noon August 30. Officers include Rev. Chas. T. Paulson president Rev. A. O. Nesset treasurer Rev. T. Solem Osage and Dr Theo Huggenyik of St Olaf College. Fees to campers are five dollars. inquiries to Rev A O Nesset.

Decorah Luther College Chas. T. Paulson Calmar A. O. Nesset Theo Huggenyik Byown

Clermont Dairy Days Draw Huge Local Crowd

The Clermont Dairy Days, backed by the Community Club and American Legion, drew an estimated 14,000 to 15,000 attendees. Events included boxing by Alex Fidler’s pros against locals, music, dances, speeches by Harry D. Linn and Lt. Gov. Kenneth A. Evans, colorful street sports, prize drawings, and a Piper Cub plane giveaway with ten flying lessons. Local bands performed, and the organizing committees praised their efforts.

Clermont Community Clubland American Legion Ralph Schrader Ed. Dugstad Alex Fidler American’ Legion Sored Harry D. Linn Iowa Iowa Dairy Association Frank Miles Kenneth ‘A. Evans Iowa General Assembly Wood Aubrey Guyer Arnold Mueller Henry Mueller American Legion Elmer Nelson Clermont High School Clermont ‘High School Elgin Masonic Temple W. R. Blake Frederic Lat- Tabee J. A. Erickson Herold Rooker Fred Cline Wm. Belschner Ed Dugstad Clarence Tatro

If it's good enough to sell it is good enough to advertise

An advertising motto asserts the value of marketing as essential for sales, branding a straightforward approach that ties product quality to promotional efforts. It emphasizes that compelling ads rely on the same standard of usefulness and appeal customers expect from goods.

Clermont Town Council Minutes July 22 1946 Summary

Clermont Iowa town council met at town hall with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Present were Oso Stee Riegel Larson and Tatro with no absentees. Motion authorized tax levy estimates to County Auditor. Minutes list payments to gas station cable crew fire department and utility bills. meeting adjourned.

Clermont Towa Will J. Nelson Oso Stee Riegel Larson Tatro Iowa Tarro Olson Largon Clarence Tatro John Barphouse Clermont Fire Dept Neptune Meter Co Enterprise Farmers Savings Bank General Electric Interstate Power Co Verni ‘Brandt Labor Henry Martin Geo. Durscher

Local Lutheran Church August Schedule And Events

Wee A. O. Nesset pastor leads Sunday services at 10 30 a m August 14 at Highland church. On Friday August 16 East Clermont Luther League presents Worrying Willie at Elgin High School auditorium at 8 p m. West Clermont Mission Society meets August 27 at 2 15 p m after note time change. August 26-30 Decorah Circuit Lutheran Bible Camp at Luther College Decorah.

A. O. Nesset East Clermont Luther League Willie Elgin High School West Clermont Mission Society Decorah Lutherand Bible Camp Luther College

Campfire Meeting of Odako Campfire Girls

The Odako Campfire Girls met August 6 in the Legion hall with high members and their guardian present. Honors and requirements were given and duties for Daily Days planned. The meeting closed with a Campfire song. a special session was held Thursday evening with Gloria Buraas as Scribe.

Odako Legion ‘Hall Gloria Buraas

Clermont Calendar Busy Week And Visiting Guests

Local clubs plan meetings from Aug 19 to Aug 20 with Auxiliary and Mission Society sessions. Residents report guests and visits across Clermont, Postville, West Union, and California. Individuals include Mrs Lillie Crowe, Joe Larson, Anna Stee, Mary Scott, Roger Henderson, and Debby Schatz among others. A resident returns to pre media studies in Aug at Tompkins Cal.

Trene Crowe Margaret Lillie Crowe John Thompson Council Bluffs Lur John Dixon Los Angeles Calif Joe Larson Henry Wolf Anna Inga Larson Gene Grover Fayette Mary Scott Roger Henderson Eugene Cooley la Crosse Wis Clermont Postville West Union Bob Berker Atlantic Harry Becker Bob Tompkins Anna’ Stee Cedar Rapids Art Stee Gladys Anderson RB. N St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Floyd Dummermuth Stevie Herbert Dummermuth Debbie Schatz Georgana Loftsgard California Portland Oregon Canada

Clermont School Opening Date and Community Meeting Notes

A community meeting led by Mrs. Nesset and Rev. Nesset discussed local needs and Blue Cross drive progress. The Clermont public schools will open Monday September 2nd with bus rules unchanged and new science and social studies books rented from Ginn & Co. A housing need for the Gen Lorber family was reported as crucial to sustaining the school’s staff.

Solide T We Aa Ug Mesdames Clarence Kittelson Jake Wander Joe Wander Wm. A. Nelson Bertin’ Burhas Iby Deva Tions Nesset Alvin Amundson Aase Haugen Vernon Andersoni iHymn Jesus Savior Vernon Anderson Lavonne Swenson Clifford Clermont Ginn & Co

Dorcas Guild Urn Gift Tells Lincoln Park History

In Clermont area near the depot, residents note the urn placed south of the Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Park. Clipping shared by Mrs. J C Halver son from Mrs Lillian Larrabee Tirrell recounts how The Dorcas Guild formed in 1903 to raise funds and sew for the urn. Members included May Crowe Beulah Lubke Ruth Starkey with prizes awarded at a Guild event in Elbra Hall. Proceeds of 24 dollars funded the urn purchase, under Mrs Wm Larrabee Jr and Mrs Wm Crowe, with meetings at Jemlaesne Hall later called Melvin Swinson's Hall.

Clermont Lincoln Park Lincoln ‘Monument J. C. Halverson Lillian Larrabee Tirrell Tirré Dorcas Guild Lillian Crowe Lincoln Park May Crowe Beulah Lubké Ruth Starkey Jreblaesne Ovend Bby Melvin Wm. Larrabee, Jr Wm. Crowe Helen Appleman Marian Cahalan Winnifred Appleman Jessie Yasling Fay Wells Helen Houg Beulah Anderson Lena Halverson Lana Becker

Pretty Clermont wedding ties two families in 25 years

In Clermont Lutheran church Rev. C. H. Hjortholm joined Miss Agnes Theodora, daughter of unnamed parents, to Mr. Ford D'Estan Turner, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Turner of Randalia. Also notes Elgin baseball loss to Clermont 7 to 2 and various local visitors heading to outings and visits in nearby towns.

Clermont Lutheran Church C. H. Hjortholm Agnes Theodora Ford D'Estan Turner L. H. Turner Randalia Zebe Larson Clermont Ibeys Elgin H. Morgan Leroy Frank Barne Jean Elizabeth Manchester W. R. Blake Clear Lake Walter Delaney Waterloo Will Rafferty Loretta Irene Margaret Rafferty Newton

Social Guests Visit In Dayton And West Union

Mrs. L. L. Carr of West Union, Mrs. John Zveckter and Johnnie were guests in the W. R. Blake home in Dayton Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell A. Sitter and Ronald stayed overnight Saturday with Mrs. Tlvira Johnson and family.

West Union John Zveckter Johnnie Dayton Ohio W. R. Blake Lowell A. Sitter Ronald Tlvira Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. LE Olson Clermont, Towa State Legion Lend Savings Bank Ed Dodd Laubtine Council Proceedings Joseph Olson A. O. Nessei Esther James Olson Thos. Olson Arsien Helgerson Lyle Olson Dennis Claude Gress Parker Gress Francis Shay Wauveck Harold Gress Clara Gress Vino Gress Cedar Falls Lloyd Gress Bonnie Grover Roy Gehring Roy Werner Sarah Walker Roy Syres Eva Olson Emma Mabel Barnes Ossian Oliver Rowland Norman Erickson Wth Clermont Lutheran Parish Commercial Club Auxilary of Amvets Mission Society Hoh Oi Pio Croce Nes Lincoln’ Park Wm. Jaskuska Phillip White Bear Clarence Grover Gene R. 3 Henderson Richard Kula Ben Gruver Denise Hollywood Robert Wilson Thea Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Met Clermont, Iowa
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