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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

7

Farm Bureau ladies attend Fayette convention notes

The Fayette county farm bureau reports ninety four ladies attended a convention with Miss Wilson of Ames. Study groups on Child Play Helps met at multiple homes including Andrew Thorson Roy Swenson and Albert Halvorson with toy making demonstrations to show low cost play aids aiding child development. Local social items include Martin Nelson speakers in Waterloo and Amon Erickson visiting Hone J. Larson. Elie Marie Jerdee celebrated her fourth birthday with Linda Greenley joining dinner.

Kerr Thornton Harvey Meyer Clifford Kittleson A. Halverson Martin Amundson Roger Roy Swenson Alma Anderson Henry Kittleson Henry Miller L. M. Hovland Art Meckelson Hans J. Larson W. B. Miller Lillian Anderson E. Sirpless Minneapolis Minn Martin Nelson Waterloo J. A. Erickson Amon Erickson Hone J. Larson Elie Marie Jerdee Linda Lou ‘Greenley

Easy Pleasant Way To Lose Fat Adverts Promise Quick Health Gains

A vintage advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method. It claims increases in energy, a slimmer waist and chin, clearer skin, and a four week supply with daily half teaspoon doses in hot water. Readers urged to weigh before and after and cut pastry and fatty foods.

Legion Auxiliary Sets Annual Meeting Program Schedule

The American Legion Auxiliary met December 8 at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home with hostesses Mrs. Theo Kjosa and Mrs. Henry Olson. The program outlined next year’s lineup by month and hostess teams. The group reported 85 citation points earned this year and planned activities for orphans veterans and hospitalized children. An article by Mrs. James Morris was read before adjournment. Refreshments followed and members were urged to listen to WOI Ames on December 22 for a travelogue program.

American Legion Auxiliary Fred Cline Theo Kjosa Henry Olson Theo. Loftsgard Arthur Nelson L. L. Carr Margaret Sheehy Dan Burke Hana Hanson Agnes Kneeland Gilbert Anderson Harry Vauslin Frank Fay I. C. Jerdee van. Buren Appelman Merton Perry E. L. Crowe L.M. Crowe Osmundson G. H. Hackmann Lloyd Corse

Union Guild Meets on December Day at Mrs Carrs Home

The Union Church Guild met Wednesday afternoon December 9 at Mrs L L Carr s home. President Mrs Humphry led the session with carols two Christmas poems and a Christmas story read by Mrs H B Greenley. Officers elected for the new year were President Mrs Lloyd Corsepius Vice President Mrs B A Lenhart Secretary Evelyn Dugstad and Treasurer Mrs A R Lubke. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Fred Berg of Elgin was a guest.

Union Church Guild L. L. Carr Humphry Carr H. B. Greenley Lloyd Corsepius B. A. Lenhart Evelyn Dugstad A. R. Lubke Fred Berg Elgin

Clermont Streets Guard Against Tree Molestation

Notice reads any person or persons molesting Christmas trees or decorations on the streets of Clermont will be dealt with according to law. Signed by Sae Frank Pringle, Mayor.

Clermont Frank Pringle

Notice of Foreclosure in Fayette County District Court

Elgin State Bank files equity petition in Fayette County Iowa seeking personal judgments against Mabel Knudson and Edna Pribyl and in rem judgment on Clermont block four real estate. It seeks first lien on the property for 290.58 plus interest, costs, fees, taxes, and fire insurance, with redemption barred and sale by sheriff, plus appointment of a receiver unless defendants appear by January 2 1987 to defend, or request continuance to March 1 1937.

Fayette County Mabel C. Knudson Edna M. Pribyl Alfred Wenger Lloyd Oatlie District Court of Iowa Elgin State Bank of Elgin Edna M. Priley Clermont 46Th General Assembly District Court West Union

First Christmas Seal Report From Maynard Town

Maynard led with the first Christmas seal report showing $51.67 collected, a 27 percent gain over last year. In Oelwein last Saturday callers included Mrs. Van Buren Appelman Mrs. Fred Cline Mrs. Louie Olson and Marjorie.

Maynard van Buren Appelman Fred Cline Louie Olson Marjorie Oelwein

Tann Tatro Nuptials In Waterloo Ceremony At St Josephs Church

Fred J. Tann and Viola Tatro wed at St. Josephs church Waterloo in a 10 a m ceremony. Fr Martin officiated with Florence Maley and Lillian Hoffman as attendants. The couple, after a three course dinner at the President hotel, left for a wedding trip to Chicago then Hamilton Ohio. They reside in Chicago with both families attending from Clermont and Hamilton Ohio.

Fred J. Tann Charles Tann Heaton St Hamilton Ohio Viola Tatro Roy Latro Clermont St. Joseph's Church Waterloo Martin Florence Maley Wainbank Lillian Hoffman Killarney Vones Walter Ward President Hotel Tann Cicero Mra Clermont High School West Union Oelwein Davenport Dubuque Chicago Vernon Cruzen Ray Tatre Hazel Andre Roy, Jr Almer Fee Nelson Wm. Nelson Vinah

Bazaar Success At St Peters Church Supper Event

A large Rosary Society and Altar Guild bazaar at St Peters church drew a big crowd on Saturday December 12. An oyster supper served to 278 or more guests preceded an upstairs country store bingo stand apron and fancy work booths and other stalls. The event was praised as one of the most outstanding church fundraisers in years with members noting their efforts were richly rewarded.

Rosary Society Altar Guild St. Peter's Church

East Clermont Luther League Program Sunday Evening

East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday program on December 20 at 7 30 featuring songs society invocation by Rev Gunsten secretary report reading by Arvey Berg piano solo by Genevieve Anderson readings by Clarice Aanes quotations by Leona Lyngaas reading by Opal Larson Bible verses by Lyle Olson remarks by Rev Gunsten and the collection to close as usual.

East Clermont Luther League Songa Rev Cunsten Arvey Berg Genevieve Anderson Clarice Aanes Leona Lyngaas Opal Larson Lyle Olson Gunsten

Hunt Day Seeks Christmas Seals In Clermont

December 18 is designated Hunt Day in Clermont with the slogan Seek Your Seals. The drive aims to locate unaccounted Christmas seals and urges participation even if you cannot buy the full allotment. Every penny helps and supports the local chairman. act now before Christmas rush.

Clermont

Clermont Calendar December 17 Mission Society Events

December 17 Thursday schedule includes Mission Society with W. C. C. F. business meeting and H. & P. Women’s Christmas party. Local notices outline因 details for attendees and room assignments.

Mission Society W. C C. F H. & P. Women's

Disabled World War Veterans Remembered at Christmas

The American Legion Auxiliary will give Christmas gifts to disabled veterans in government hospitals. About 100000 gifts are presented annually, costing roughly 205000 dollars. States supply hospital gifts with aid from the national office, and a family contact service visits families to aid their Christmas needs. Special emphasis is placed on this family support phase nationwide.

American Legion Auxiliary

Priscilla Working Band Hosts Christmas Season Meeting

The Priscilla Working Band met in church parlors on Wednesday December 9 with hostesses Mrs Tom Hanson Mrs Jesse Olson Mrs L T N Olson Mrs Harry Vauslin and Mrs Otto Larson. Rev Gunsten led devotional services. Annual reports from secretary treasurer and flower fund committee were read and accepted. The secretary noted sixty two members with six new enrollments. two moved away and two passed away. Officers were thanked and new successors welcomed.

Priscilla Working Band Tom Hanson Jesse Olson L. T. N. Olson Harry Vauslin Otto Larson Gunsten Ane Lows Ce Larson Martin Nelson Harold Landsgard I. C. Jerdes L. M. Hovland

Royal Neighbors of America Clermont Camp Meeting

The Clermont Royal Neighbors met in regular session on Wednesday December 9 with all officers reelected for another year. A Christmas party with cards gifts and refreshments followed on December 15 at the home of Mrs Anson Priest. Mrs R V Brandt attended a regional institute in West Union. Monday,

Clermont Royal Neighbors of America Oracle Helen Dibble Anna Brenner Agnes Wede Elizabeth Priest Katherine Priest Tena Gress Mary Griebenow Inner Sentinel Mary Scott Outer Sentinel Catherine Horan Ella Rafferty Bess Blake Anson Priest R. V. Brandt Regional Institute of the County Council of Religious Education West Union

Christmas Services and Festivals at Local Churches

Clermont Luth Church and West Church schedule divine services in Norwegian and English on December 20 to 27 with Christmas trees and programs. Highland and Wadena churches offer Christmas events and English services. Pastor G Gunsten invites all to attend the season of joy.

East Church West Church Highland Church Wadena G. Gunsten

Clermont Union Church Grade School Christmas Program

The Clermont Union Church grade school presents a Christmas program in the grade auditorium on Wednesday afternoon December 23 at 1:00 PM. First grade pieces include Away in the Manger and Santa Finds Old Toys Are Best. Fourth grade Busy Christmas Fairies. First grade Two Dogs. Sixth grade play Too Old for Christmas with seventh and eighth grades performing as well.

Clermont Study Club Meets At Carr Home

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. L. L. Carr’s home on Tuesday afternoon with fourteen members present. Ros call answered with Denmark items. Mrs. Gruver read a paper by Mrs. Corse on Leaves From a Greenland Diary by Ruth Bryant Owen. A 3.20 collection was taken for an orphans’ home. Mrs. Crewe read an article from Club Woman’s Paper.

Clermont Study Club L. L. Carr Ros Call Denmark Russell Gruver Lloyd Corse Greenland Ruth Bryant Owen E. L. Crewe Club

Red Cross Meeting At Larrabee School Library

The American Red Cross holds its annual meeting in the Larrabee school library Friday December 15 at 4 p.m. Election of officers will be conducted and other business addressed. Members are urged to attend. Festina delegates Alvina Schupanitz Rose Schupanitz J P Etteldorf and F Z Miller attended the supper and bazaar Saturday night.

The American Red Cross Larrabee School Alvina Rose Schupanitz J. P. Etteldorf F. Z. Miller Festina

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Farm Bureau Legion Auxiliary Notes Union Guild Central States Power & Light Corporation Phaintiff . Vb Lloyd Ostlic State of Tann—Tatro East L. L. Program Priscilla Royal Neighbor Camp News Clermont Luth Clermont Union Church Presbyterian Church J. 3. Snyder Atlas Tires Fridtjof Blockhus Clermont, Iowa
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