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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

7

Women's Service Club August Meeting at City Park

The Women's Service Club held an August gathering with a picnic in the city park and each member bringing a guest. They opened with two songs and decided to buy blankets for Christmas gifts instead of quilts. They were invited to join Woodland Study Club for a tour of the Amanas on September 1. The birthday song honored Georganna Probert. Poems were read by Isabel Nelson Nora Nelson Sophia Kittelson Ida Bolschner Irene Ostlie Mabel Burrow and Astrid Kimball. Take away bingo was played. The next meeting will be at Mrs Henry Amundaon's home.

Women's Service Club Woodland Study Club Amanas Georganna Probert Isabel Nelson Nora Nelson Sophia Kittelson Ida Belschner Irene Ostlie Mabel Burrow Astrid Kimball Henry Amundaon

Death of Mrs. Charles Fay at 84 in Waterloo

Mrs. Flossie Gans learned of her mother Mrs. Charles Fay's death, 84, in Waterloo. Services were at Schutte funeral home in Postville with burial beside her husband. She had lived in Postville, then Waterloo and Clermont with her three daughters. John Gass, at Camp Ripley National Guard, flew home for the funeral and returned Sunday night.

Flossie Gans Charles Fay Waterloo Schutte Postville John Gass National Guard Camp Ripley Minn

Ill and Hospitalized in Rochester at St Marys

Charles Thorson is ill and hospitalized at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn with a foot injury. His address is Charles Thorson 4th Cor Room 280 St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn. Mrs Miller expected home. Louise Miller, hospitalized at Decorah, is progressing favorably and hopes to return home this week.

Charles Thorson St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester Minn Miller Louise Miller Decorah

Funeral services for Knute T. Evenson

Knute T. Evenson 74 died in Fresno California August 9 after four weeks in hospital. Services held August 14 at Stavanger Lutheran Church with Rev. H Vallery officiating. Survived by three sons Melvin Ruseel and Elmer all in Alaska a daughter Julia in San Diego two sisters Lena Dunlap Tilda Stemme and three brothers Syverin Eli and Alfred. Preceded by wife Mary and son Alfred.

Knute T. Evenson Stavanger Lutheran Church Vallery Leo ‘Larson Leonard Osmundson Knute Osmundson Knute J. Evenson Cornel Joseph Antinson North Dakota Fresno Calif West Union California Melvin Ruseel Elmer Alaska Julia Robert Bigler San Diego Lena Dunlap Cando Dak Tilda Stemme Saskatchewan Canada Syverin Eli Alfred Mary

Best Time to Breed Dairy Heifers

Dairy expert A. R. Porter from Town State College notes breeding age varies by breed size and nutrition. Suggested first breeding weights are Jersey 500, Guernsey 600, Ayrshire 700, Holstein and Brown Swiss 800 pounds, with 15 or 16 months possible if growth is strong. Second breeding at 15 months may be practiced if nutrition supports it.

A. R. Porter Town State College Jersey Guernsey Ayrshire

Schultz family meets new grandson in Waterloo visit

The Harlan Schultz family drove to Waterloo Sunday to meet their new grandson Mathew Jay, born Tuesday August 14 at the Junior Schultz home.

Harlan ‘Schultz Waterloo Harlan Schultz, Jr Mathew Jay Junior Schultz

Methodist Church Announces Sunday Service Canceled

The Methodist Church reports no worship this coming Sunday due to the pastor’s vacation. The next service is scheduled for September 2.

E. G. Steinman

Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal Schedule

The Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal lists services led by Rev. Paul A. Clark. Evening prayer on the first and second Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Morning prayer on the third and fourth Sundays. Holy Communion on the fifth Sunday at 8:45 a.m.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Paul A. Clark

St Peters Church Mass Times and Confessions

St Peters Church lists Sunday Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 a m. Weekday Mass daily at 7:00 a m except Saturday 7:30 a m. Confessions Saturday evening at 8:00 and before 7:00 a m. on Sunday. Reverend E Frost, Pastor.

Fr. E. Frost

Gospel Message Church Service Times at Clermont Area

Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. Pastor Lester Lease extends a welcoming message to the community.

Clermont Lester Lease

Clermont Lutheran Parish Service and Rally Note

Clermont Lutheran Parish reports West Clermont services at 10:00 a m with installation of teachers and a Sunday school rally day at 11:00 a m East Clermont holds services at 8:30 a m Parish note mentions Decorah Circuit Luther League rally at Stavanger Lutheran Church starting with a 6:30 picnic supper

B. Knudsen West Clermont East Clermont Stavanger Lutheran Church

William C. Delaney obituary in Waterloo

William Clement Delaney, born Clermont December 15, 1879, died at his Waterloo home August 14 at age 76. Survived by widow Mildred, son Ned, three grandsons, brother Walter, sister Mrs. Helen Becker, two nieces and two nephews. Funeral August 16 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Waterloo. burial in Calvary Cemetery.

William Clement Delaney Clermont Waterloo Heis Mildred Ned Walter Delaney Helen Becker St. Joseph's Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Amundson and Bauer Families Visit Nearby Homes

The Almer Amundson family visited the Kenneth Amundson home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bauer of Oeclwein visited Wednesday afternoon in the M H Moore home.

Almer Amundson Kenneth Amundson Arthur Bauer Oeclwein M. H. Moore

West Clermont Mission Society Meeting Notes

West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday August 15 with hostesses Mdms Clarence Johnson Arthur S Olson Herbert Gass Roy Halverson Kenneth Amundson Glenn Nygaard Richard Olson and Henry Schweinerus. The session opened with singing and devotions led by Mrs Herbert Martin in Knudsen’s absence. President invited members to East Clermont Mission meeting on September 6. Mrs Richard Olson reported the Dairy Days food stand funds. Bible study was by Mrs Clarence Ruckdaschel. Meeting closed as usual.

West Clermont Mission Society Mdms Clarence Johnson Arthur S. Olson Herbert Gass Roy Halverson Kenneth Amundson Glenn Nygaard Richard Olson Henry Schweinerus Knudsen Herbert Martin East Clermon

Spraying Now to Halt Noxious Weed Regrowth

A timely spray program is advised to curb noxious weed regrowth. Late summer rains boost perennial weeds making sprays more effective. Killing back perennials prevents food storage for next year. Clipping oats stubble and mowing ragweeds aid legume regrowth and improve fall hay prospects.

Thanks for Publicity for Clermont Daily Days

A letter to the Clermont Enterprise from Laird G. Cline of the Clermont Daily Days committee thanks the editor and local papers for fine publicity and cooperation. He notes the celebration’s success despite Sunday rain and expresses continued appreciation.

Clermont Enterprise Elgin Iowa Clermont Daily Days Committee Clermont Laird G. Cline

Olson family social notes in Mason City weekend

Mary Grace and Carolyn Olson and Janice Olson spent Saturday in Mason City. The John Kelly family were dinner guests Sunday in the Clair Smale home.

Mary, Grace Carolyn Olson Janice Olson Mason City John Kelly Clair Smale

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dean DeSart’s home with Mrs. Dean Mitts assisting. The meeting, led by new president Mrs. Roy Swenson, reviewed Dairy Days food stand results. Members approved sending two canteen books monthly to Veterans' hospitals instead of cookies and appointed Mrs. Willet Miller and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. to purchase clothes for the unit's assigned child.

American Legion Auxiliary Dean DeSart Dean Mitts Roy Swenson Veterans’ Hospitals Willet Miller Millard Nelson, Jr

Obituary for Anna Nelson Paulson in Clermont area

Anna Nelson Paulson born August 6 1874 in Hadeland Norway died August 17 after long illness at Postville hospital aged 82 She came to America at age six settling in Clayton county later moving to Clermont area where husband Gilbert Paulson died 1925 Surviving children six include Aulger Perry George Glynn Agnes Oran Nutting and Carrie Ellen with other relatives Funeral at Muehlethaler Funeral Home and West Clermont Lutheran Church Burial in Gods Acres Cemetery.

Anna Nelson ‘Paulson Lars and Karie Nelson Hadeland Norway Postville Hospital America Clayton County Marion Clermont Agnes Oran Nutting Elgin Carrie Ellen Paulson Selma Nelson Vergle Scott Judith Paulson Mary Nutting Russell Susan Scott Muehlethaler West Clermont Lutheran Church Vance Knutsen God's Acres Cemetery Clarence Eddie Arthur Nelson George Fred Larson Edward Johnson Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls West Union Postville Luana Monona Blooming Prairie Minn

Town and Country Club Opens Season With Meeting

The Town and Country Club resumes meetings this week with the first gathering set for Thursday evening August 23 at Mrs Gordon Hoopman's home. The Neighborhood Club honored Mrs Gerald Gutcher with a birthday party on Monday afternoon featuring visiting and an outdoor wiener roast.

The Town and Country Club Gordon Hoopman Gerald Gutcher

Spokane Couple Wed In Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Mary Ann Martin of Spokane and Lewis William Gaeth of Rochester united in marriage August 4 at Messiah Lutheran Church Spokane. Rev. Getzendaner officiated. reception followed. out of town guests included the Martins of Clermont Oregon and the Gaeths of Rochester Minnesota.

Mary Ann Martin Spokane Wash Herbert G. Martin Clermont Lewis William Gaeth Herbert H. Gaeth Rochester Mich Messiah Lutheran Church David Getzendaner Ed Grimmer Gordon Schutz Larry Braaten John Dennis Gerald ‘Smith Morris Herman Quanbeck Roy Severson Norman Dahlin Wallace Ziegel Herbert Gaeth Minn Canada

Weekend Visitation At Olaf Berg Home In Ostrander Minn

Mr and Mrs Milo Halverson of Qstrander Minnesota were weekend guests at the Olaf Berg home. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Julia Halverson Mrs Astrid Kimball Georganna Probert Mr and Mrs Orville Berg Roger Marvin Mrs Mervin Hunsberger and Barbara. The Halversons accompanied the Bergs to Ostrander for a week's visit.

Milo Halverson Qstrander Minn Olaf Berg Julia Halverson Astrid Kimball Georganna Pro‘bert Orville Berg Roger and Marvin Mervin Hunsberger Barbara Halversons Ostrander

Beef Producers Banquet Seeks Lincoln Event Details

Fayette county beef breeders and feeders meet at Maynard Community Hall on September 6. Prime roast loin of beef will be served. Lestie E. Johnson head of Animal Husbandry Dept Iowa State College will speak after dinner at 7 p.m. Junior tickets cost 1.00 dollars and adults 2.00 dollars.

Fayette County Maynard Lestie E. Johnson Iowa State College

Clermont Community Club adopts Blue Card Plan

The Clermont Community Club implements a Blue Card Plan to curb peddling. Solicitors must present to a committee and obtain a time-limited permit approved by three of five members. If no blue card is shown at a home or business, the solicitor is deemed unworthy. The plan aims to reduce nuisances while directing support to local charities.

Clermont Community Club

Two Newborns Reported in Waterloo and West Union

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harlan Schultz Jr of Waterloo on Tuesday August 14. Grandparents are Harlan Schultz and Alphie Hangartner. In West Union a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Chuck Conner on Tuesday August 14 at Palomar Memorial hospital named Tesesa Rae.

Harlan Schultz, Jr Waterloo Tbs Harlan Schultz Alphie Hangartner Clermont Chuck Conner Palomer Memorial Hospital West Union Tesesa Rae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Service Club Chas. Fay Paula Lydia Wright Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Clermont, Iowa St. Peter’s Church Gospel Message Church Clermont Lutheran Parish William C. Delaney Legion Auxiliary Meeting Anna Nelson Paulson Agnes Bilden Arthur Amundson George and Glynn Paulson Rulger Paulson Perry Paulson Town & Country Club Mr. and Mrs Lewis Gaeth Riverside Products Harris Kiosa
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