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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1945

Page

7

Business and Professional Women Meet at Schwei Home

The Women met Monday evening at Myrtle Schwei efus home with Hazel Voelz of Lu ana assisting. Eleven members attended. After the business meeting a bridge game followed with honors to Louise Miller and Clare Belschner.

Myrtle Schweiefus Hazel Voelz Luana Mesdames Louise Miller Clare Belschner

Amundson Reunion Held At Amundson Home

The Amundson picnic gathered Sunday Aug 26 at the Almer Amundson residence with numerous relatives and friends in attendance. Officers were elected with Almer Amundson president and a plan set to fix the last Sunday in July as the yearly reunion date.

Amundson Almer Mervin Reierson Adolph Vick Genevieve Anderson Arlene Amundson Arthur Amund Sgn

United Service Women Meet at Poirest Home Aug 18

Work Report by U. S. W. The United Service Women met at the home of Mrs. Poirest on Aug. 18 with assistances. The pledge, America, and a travel talk by Mrs. Clarence Kittelson highlighted the meeting. A baby gift plan was approved, listing defense stamps for infants with fathers in service. New members admitted, many volunteers appointed to make feathers, ticking, and wheel chair pillows. A large shipment to Oskaloosa shipping center was reported, and many social visits and gatherings followed, with numerous local residents attending various events and dinners around the area.

United Service Robert Poieet Henry Olson Wm. Hitech America Clarence Kittelson Nels Gilbert Alfred Olson Irene Ostlie Wm. Belschner Clarence Tatro Henry Sehweinefus Walter Fritz George Belschner Ida Olson Claude Gress Henry Kittelson Martin Amundson G. ©. Gunderson Louie Amundson Hans Larson John Nelson J. A. Erickson Oskaloosa Geo Belschner J. C. Halverson Henry Schweinerus Louie Amund

Banana Plantations on Atlantic Coast of Middle America

The world's largest banana plantations lie along the Atlantic coast of Middle America where hot weather and high rainfall create ideal growing conditions. Vast clearings cut from jungle rise about 250 feet above sea level as these farms extend only a few miles inland from the Caribbean.

Atlantic Middle America Garibbeans

Sunday School Rally and church events at West Clermont

Nesset Pastor announces Rally Sunday at West Clermont church with Sunday school for all ages. Services at 9 36 a m, 10 45 a m, East Clermont 10 a m, 11 a m. Luther League 8 p m led by Harlan Blockhus group. Priscilla Society Sept 5 hosted by several ladies. East Clermont Societies Sept 6 with listed hosts. Junior Choir eligibility 6 years and older. Confirm and classes organized Sept 8.

Nesset West Clermont East Clermont Luther League Harlan Blockhus’ Group Priscilla Society Mesdames Ed Gunderson Elmer T. Nelson Almer Anderson Hans Larson Hazel Johnson Merle Moan Vernon Anderson East Clermont Societies Mesdames Almer Amundson Elmer Larson Ewald Lyngaas Arthur Helgerson Julia Landsgard

St Peter's Parish School to Open for Fall Term

St Peter's Church and parish school plan a formal fall term opening on Tuesday September 4 with Mass of the Holy Spirit at 9 a m. Father Robert Cooney will lead and teach in the first eight grades with Sister Mary St Emmelia directing junior grades. Sister Mary Harold to teach senior grades and Sister Mary Amandus to handle piano and singing. Fr Cooney aided by a sister will teach religion in home rooms. Community visits and family notices follow.

St. Peter’s Parish Robert Cooney Archdiocesan Supt. of Mary St. Emmelia Mary Harold Mary Amandus

Local residents returning from travels and visits

25 Years Ago Mr and Mrs J C Halverson and Ruby Olson returned home from Cihisage Minnesota where they spent two weeks with relatives. Oliver Fay came home from Ft Collins Colorado and plans to attend state college at Ames next year. Marguerite Sullivan, war department employee in Washington DC, visited family for three weeks. Mrs E W Appelman toured Montana and western states then returned. Several others left for Spokane and teaching assignments. visits to Rochester and West Union noted. Social visits, entertainments, and a county fair reunion are described along with local references to friends and relatives. Read the Beno, Bulerpege Want Ads and save manvy.

J. C. Halverson Ruby Olson Cihisage Minn Oliver Fay Ft. Collins Col Ames Marguerite Sullivan War Department Washington, D. C J. S. Sullivan E. W. Appelman Montana George Dibbs Spokane Wash Vera Kellaher Joe Lavina Moni

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