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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1943

Page

7

Farewell Party For Wander And Barty In West Union

A farewell gathering Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Wander and Barty featured cards, visits, and refreshments. Neighbors and friends from the Wander family circle attended at their West Union home after moving from near hate to the new residence.

Ewell Barty Near Hate West Union Jacob Wander Lavern Schweinerwy Joseph Wander Mily Ben Hulbert Verdell Jack Suckow Walter Durand Neva Elmer Neil Erma Fern, Rayorge James An Robertich Orville le Ueller Caroline and Reusser Shirley Helen John Leslie

Birthday Anniversary Observed at Family Dinner

Birthday anniversary of Elmer's son celebrated Sunday at a gathering at the Leo Wolf home near West Union. A noon picnic featured a large birthday cake with 21 candles decorated by Mrs. Harvey Meyer. Guests included the Nelsons, Loftsgards, Meyers of Clermont, Eckhart of Oelwein, Nelsons of Ossian, Maurer, and Roseanna and Isabelle Johnson of Fayette.

Elmer’ Son Leo Wolf West Union Harvey Meyer John Nelson Elmer Wm. J. Nelson Arthur Nelson Theo. Loftsgard Clermont Ruth Eckhart Oelwein Joseph Nelson Near Ossian Fred Maurer Roseanna Isabelle Johnson Fayette

Peters Church Holds Masses in Clermont Iowa

The notice lists church services in Clermont Iowa with Mass times on Sunday December 5 at 9:00 a.m and Holy Day December 8 at 6:15 a.m and 9:00 a.m led by Rev W J Peters. It notes Mrs Henry Olson returning from Decorah and visits by James Anderson and his mother Mrs G C Anderson to Alphie Thorson.

Clermont Iowa W. J. Peters James Anderson G. C. Anderson

Ladies' Aid Met at Rooker Home

The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Harold Rooker's home with fifteen members and eight guests attending the November gathering. Hostesses were Mrs. T. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Dan Burke. a library report covered September and October book loans. twenty new books were added to the public library. a nominating committee was named. plans for a Christmas party with 25 cent gifts were announced. program on Australia by Mrs. Wayne Abel. refreshments by hosts. Guests included Celia Morf, Lyndell Carpenter, Ruth Nesset, Elaine Demo, Mary Johnson, June Booker, Mrs. J. M. Brorby, and Mrs. H. F. Becker.

Ladies’ Aid Society Harold Rooker T. C. Jerdee Dan Burke H. FE Landsgard I. C. Jerden Fred Cline H. E. Landsgard L. H. Appelman Wayne Abel Australia Celia Morf Iyndell Carpenter Ruth Nesset Elaine Demo Mary Johnson June Booker J. M. Brorby H. F. Becker

Buy Christmas Seals Now and TB War Costs Pass Billions

The article notes tuberculosis costs among World War I veterans exceed one billion dollars and outlines measures funded by Christmas Seals to prevent TB in service personnel and among contacts. It highlights proceeds staying mostly in the raising state and supports the National Tuberculosis Association, alongside a stream of social notices and Thanksgiving greetings.

National Tuberculosis Assn

Clermont West and East Parish Lutheran Notices

Pastor Nesset leads Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m with Bible study at 10 45 a m Luther League meets at 8 p m Hazel Gilbertson leads the program on Sunday. Sewing Society meets Thursday 2 p m East church annual meeting hosts named. Parish Brotherhood meets Friday 8 p m at Highland church speaker Prof Field Luther College. Congregational annual meetings set East Dec 16 10 a m West Dec 7 7 30 p m all members urged to attend.

A. O. Nesset West Clermont East_Clermont Luther League Hazel Gilbertson Sewing Society of the East Church Julia Helgerson Mina, Olson Harry Helgerson Clarence Olson Parish Lutheran Brotherhood Highland Church Laurence N. Field Luther College East Church West Church

Union Church Service at 7 30 Sunday Evening

Union church plans a 7 30 Sunday service with Rev Temple district superintendent Oelwein delivering the sermon. Local notices include visitors to various homes and hospital training updates among Cedar Rapids and Monona residents.

Union Church Temple Oelwein

Twenty five Years Ago Visitors and Local Moves Across Town

Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs John Sullivan and Charles visited Chicago for a weekend with Harvey and Walter at Great Lakes. Charles Larrabee of Ft Dodge and Sergeant Major Lowrey of the Canadian Army stayed at Montauk from Friday to Monday. Mrs Hoyt Young of Arlington visited E H and Mrs Appelman. Ralph Triem and family moved back from Oelwein to the C Miller residence on West Union. Beulah Grover returned from West Union hospital after influenza. Amy Williams is home from Grinnell as the school closed for flu. A daughter was born to Prof and Mrs J H Shipton last Wednesday.

John Sullivan Charles Chicago Harvey Walter Great Lakes Charles Larrabee Ft. Dodge Lowrey Montauk Hoyt Young Arlington E. H. Appelman Ralph Triem Oelwein Equpy C. Miller West Union Street Beulah Grover West Union Hospital Amy Williams Grinnell J. H. Shipton

Clermont Calendar Notes and Local Visits

Clermont civic schedule lists St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday and Town council on Monday. Norene Boley of Dysart visited Len Simek over the weekend, with Mrs Hoover and Mrs Banning of West Union as other guests. Thanksgiving dinner honored Mary Tschanta's upcoming 12th birthday, with numerous friends and family present. J E Bilden and sister Lizzie Bilden plan to move from their Elgin-area farm to the former Dr Carr residence in Clermont, having purchased it months ago.

Norene Boley Dysart Len Simek Simek Charles Hoover Richard Banning West Union Herbert Anderson Was. Starkey Chas. Anderson Ibn Granman Wendover F Blendar Anderson Cedar Rapids Ralph “Mloen Ossian M . Burnell Ander Mary Tschanta J. E. Bilden Lizzie Bilden Elgin

Women’s Club Names Committees for Year

The Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Mrs. H. A. Lubke’s home with ten members and one guest. Celia Morf appointed chairmen for programs and other committees, announced Thanksgiving baskets for Clermont area, read thanks notes, and scheduled the Christmas meeting for December 13 with hostesses Mrs. Alfred Baechler and Virginie Garretson. New memberships and additions to the community honor roll were noted. secretary and treasurer reports were approved.

Business and Professional Women’s Club H. A. Lubke B. Riegel Celia Morf Verla Gunderson Alfred Baechler Wm. Belschner Richard J. Olson Elaine Demo Monty Schweinefus Andine Vasby Len.Simek Joe Clifton Pringle Verla Gunderson Louise Miller Len Simek Clermont Rell Emma Banes William Belschner Kenneth Gress Virginie Garretson Dag Erp Tink Mra.Baechler

Union Guild to Meet At Mrs Appelman Home

Union Guild will meet Wednesday evening December 8 at the home of Mrs Li Appelman. The meeting begins at 8 o clock. Mrs W R Blake returned from Des Moines where she had been in the Methodist hospital and expects to stay until after Christmas. Her condition has improved enough to be up most of the day but she wears a steel brace for a crushed vertebra. Mr Blake spent last week in Des Moines and returned to work Sunday. Families and friends gathered for dinners and visits across several crossings of towns including Oelwein Elgin Elkader Dysart Cedar Falls West Union and Cedar Rapids as relatives traveled for hospital visits and social meals.

Marshall Helms Brainard John Barnhouse Gnes Louise Bilden J.oh. N Elgin Ladys Anderson Cadet Nurse’s Corps Cedar Rapids G O. Anderson Miss Anderson St. Luke's Hospital Dorothy Brorby Rock Island Ill Rorby Luana Lorraine Osmundson Yvo Scheffert Monona Helen Osmundson Albert Lach Post‘wille, Wateraupper Aulger Paulgyn the .Clerman Union Ghuyeb Guild W. R. Blake Des Moines Methodist Hospital Blake Richard Griebenow Dennis Wetherbee Hame St Hawkeye Oelwein Griebenow L. JD. Kingell Mercy Hospital Gilbert Hanson Milo Meyer Carol Lee Eda Meyer Postville Verni Brandt Piging Louise Miller Norene, Peley Dysart Irene Erickson Elkton Minn Charles Hoover Richard Banning West Union Marjorie Scheel Cedar. Falls Agnes Paulson Herman Scheel Wm, Wilson Emil Lassig Lovie Cashman Ham Wilson Elkader Central States Power 3 ‘Light Corp Fayette Herbert Martin Wayne Abel Baths Waterloo Clermont Eugene Michel Camp Stoneman Calif Iva Michel Adrian Kleppe Arlys Louis Monroe Charles Gerald Guicher G. Q. Gunderson Donald Granneman Wendover Utah Eleanor Anderson Bernell Anderson Donald Ed Johnson Doris Maxine Nelson J. C. Halverson Sgt John Halverson Italy Conrad Reinhardt Spring Valley Emma Bear T. J. Olson Gander Mary Washburn Gen. Walvaine Arlene Johnson Lillian Haverson Elvira Johnson Albert Halverson Albert Simerson Mavis van Hook N. D Henry Q. Olson Burne Anderson Ota Fischer Ralph Moon Ossian Martin Anderson Eleanor Chrystal Ole Amundson Kenneth Norene Arthur G. O. Anderson

Grand Meadow Club and Study Club Gather at Home

The Grand Meadow Club met at Mrs. Gerhard Halverson’s home on November 26. President Mrs. Wm. Nelson led the gathering as “America” was sung, psalm readings given, and members shared thanks for being Americans. Prizes were awarded, and holiday gift exchanges were adjusted to 25 cents. Visitors included Mrs. Albert Halverson’s daughter and Mrs. C. Swenson’s group, with lunch served by hostesses.

Grand Meadow Gerhard Halverson Wm. Nelson America Beryl Swenson Henry Kittleson G. Frieden R. Olson C. Kittleson Mavis Halverson Albert Halverson C. Swenson M. Amundson

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Henry Olson Decorah Walter Lundy Vernon Olson Alphie Thorson Ania Reguarly Dy Eviokaon Revie Ladies’ Aid Rooker R. L. Brandt Norma Duane Verne Netzaw Waukesha Wis Gilbert Ostlie Laugh Ter Blanche Wander Elmer Olson Glen Olson Walter Lundy and Dale Leonard Ed Olson Richard L. Olson Walter Follett Fred Clark Independence Louis Schutte Lena Peters Louise Miller J Hazel Olson Charles Peterson Jana Glagyee Ole Candie Annna Arlene Clarence, Doepnson Homie Reuben Appelman San Francisco Chinatown St. Mary‘s Park Dr. Sun-¥ Yat-Sen China Benjamin, Franklin France Clermont High School Clermont Lutheran Parish Union Church Service J. C. Warton Enterprise St. Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild Women’s Club Union Guild Grand Meadow Club Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont, Iowa
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