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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

7

Notice of amendment in Rose Anderson et al case in Fayette County

In Iowa Fayette County the clerk’s office lists amendment to plaintiffs petition in Rose Anderson versus Grace Lattin and others case number 21898 docket 49 page 167. It adds omitted real estate description in fee simple, requests supplemental decree applying shares, with default warning if no defense by September 2 1937. Also notes June Rose Larson and Marvin were hospital patients in Decorah with tonsil removals.

State of Iowa Fayette County Grace Lattin Ezra Dibble Arthur Dibble Lillie M. Crowe The District Court of Iowa Rose Anderson Iowa District Court of Court House West Union

Rosary Society Meeting At St Peter's Park

Rosary Society and Altar Guild met August 12 at the park with several hostesses. Vice president Elizabeth Priest presided in the president's absence. A banquet invitation was accepted for August 26. A committee led by Elizabeth Sullivan and others was named to organize. Forty ladies attended and refreshments followed.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Herman Griebenow Thos, Cummings Will Boyle George Boyle Lawrence Horan Elizabeth Priest Elizabeth Sullivan Ella Rafferty Anson Priest Thos. Cummings

Lubke’s August Shoe Sale Opens Tomorrow

Lubke announces an August shoe sale starting tomorrow with summer styles all priced to move. The ad notes “they all must go” to make room for fall stock as families prepare for the upcoming school opening in about a week.

Lubke

Clermont Calendar Notes and Visits Across Town

August schedule lists Mission Society meeting August 19 and a buttermakers meeting August 26. Local residents Anna Brorby of Ames and Mrs. Oakland of Ossian visit relatives, with others from Fennimore and Minneapolis on extended visits. An Iowa paint dealer advertises Express prepaid house paints and color charts from C. C. Dravis in Postville.

Mission Society Buttermakers Anna Brorby Ames J. M. Brorby Oakland Ossian Henry Schweinerus Martin Bakken Josephine Fennimore Wis N. H E. J. Iverson Mary Washburn John Moen Minneapolis American Varnish Company C. C. Dravis Postville Towa

Priscilla Meeting At Church Parlor August Meeting

The Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday August 4 at the church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs Louie Anderson Mrs Elmer Osmundson Mrs Helen Osmundson and Albert Scheel. Devotions were led by Rev Gunsten. The society presented Rev and Mrs Gunsten with a gift. Lofte of West Union celebrated her birthday anniversary with a song. Ice cream social proceeds were 26 dollars 92 cents. Twenty seven members attended along with twenty guests.

Priscilla Working Band Louie Anderson Elmer Osmundson Helen Osmundson Albert Scheel Gunsten Lofte West Union

Luther League Convention August 28 29 Decorah hosts

The Decorah Ciconut Young People Luther League convention gathers August 28 and 29 hosted by Waterloo Ridge church Rev C R Helme pastor with Luther League members from Alla makee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek counties meeting to discuss The Call of Christ A choral union concert of over two hundred voices directed by Prof Carlo A Sperati Decorah Saturday events include sermons and discussions on repentance faith sanctification and service with a Sunday convention service guest speaker Rev C G Lee and liturgist RB Helme Social hour sponsored by the local league continues through the weekend Also Beulah Gunderson travels to Minneapolis and Red Wing visits noted.

Decorah Ciconut Young People’s Luther League Young People’s Luther League of Waterloo Ridge C. R. Helme Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard Winneshiek Carlo A. Sperati Decorah Jersing Thompson Burr Oak C. G. Lee Caledonia Minn Helme Spring Grove Choral Union

Fire department thanked for prompt response after stove explosion

A reader expresses deep gratitude to the firefighters and all responders who assisted Saturday when a stove exploded at their home. The note thanks Mrs. Jessie Loftsgard and Norma Cooley, mentions visits and gatherings among local residents, and lists numerous households and neighbors seen over the weekend in Clermont, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, and surrounding areas.

Fire Department Jessie Loftsgard Clermont N. Federal Mason City Harold Gress Jackie Halverson Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Vino Gress E. L. Crowe Des Moines Elgin Ward Tupper West Union Arthur Meckelson H. L. Gordon A. J. Priest Dan McGreevey Oscar Larson Harry Stolle Anna Andrew Gunderson I. C. Jerdee Elsie Marie Bertha Frisbie

American Legion Auxiliary to Convene in New York City

The American Legion Auxiliary plans its 17th National convention in New York City September 20 to 23. With 800 delegates and thousands of guests, events center at the Astor hotel alongside the Legion's activities in Madison Square Garden. A 24 hour Fifth Avenue parade on September 21 highlights a packed program of entertainment and sight-seeing.

America American Legion Auxiliary New York City United States New York William Corwith American Legion Astor Hotel National Organization Legion Madison Square Garden the Legion 1 Fifth Avenue

Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Hackmann Home

The Sheehan Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. G. H. Hackmann’s home with Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Lloyd Corsepius assisting. New president Mrs. Louie Qlson led the meeting. officer and committee reports were given and talks on purchasing a past president’s emblem were noted. Refreshments were served to nineteen members.

Clermont Men Take Fish Dinner at Waukon Junction

About fifty men from Clermont traveled to Waukon Junction Monday evening for a fish dinner at the inn. Sponsored by the Commercial club, the outing invited guests and ended with social time and broad approval from all.

Clermont Waukon Junction Commercial Club

Recital by Speech Students at Mrs Greenley's Home

A Monday evening program at Mrs H B Greenley featured readings and two piano numbers. Betty Follett Leif Olson Laird Cline and Franklin Olson performed pieces with a two act play The Little Goat Lady. Twenty five guests attended.

H. B. Greenley Betty Follett Leif Olson Paivy Vale Laird Cline Mt. Pilatus Franklin Olsen Nanni Loraine Follett Anna Lolita Blake

Clermont Union Church August Service Cessation

Minister J J Snyder directs Clermont Union Church that there will be no services during August. Mrs Wm Nelson is listed as pianist. The note mentions northern exposure as favored in olden times to avoid corrupt south winds and evil vapours.

J. J. Snyder Wm. Nelson

Marble production and asbestos noted in Georgia

Natural Resources Georgia ranks second in marble production and leads in asbestos possession. Eliza Nelson visited Oakdale with her sister Mrs. A. W. Burger on Sunday. Several local visits appear, including Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Erickson and Norman as Cedar Rapids callers. Norman Baker of Muscatine was fined 1000 dollars and jailed for one day for practicing medicine without a license.

Natural Resources Georgia Union Eliza Nelson A. W. Burger Oakdale J. A. Erickson Norman Cedar Rapids Dravis Postville Iowa W. B. Miller Jay White Chicago Archie Rolf Bobby Dotty Olson Wauthena Kansas E. C. Olson Terman Rolf Norman Baker Muscatine

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June Rose Larson Marvin Decorah Hospital Rosary Society Heroes OF William Tecumseh Sherman I Americ, Eran Wa Alen Leon Tarer Loulalana Union Army Pes Bie Sherman Princess Theatre House of Better Pictures Harry Pace Mgr Annabella Henry Fonda Tom Brown, Mary Maguire Dick Foran Jane Bryan Marx Brothers Wednesay O. DeHavilland, Ian Hunter In Priscilla Beulah Gunderson Eileen Buddy Aanes Red Wing Norma Cooley Loyce Erickson Walter Delaney Waterloo Ed Delaney Josephine Fitzgerald Sheehy Geo. Woodard Alice Burgit California Lars Bilden Dan Burke Margaret Sheehy Bert Calahan Elizabeth Crowe Richard L. Olson Glen Olson Floyd Bigler and Sons LaValle Fred Bigler Lowe Brothers Company Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Painte Legion Auxiliary Meeting Clermont Union Church Monarch Onn Gustav, Gunsten
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