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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

7

Death of Julius Johnson in Clermont at 91

Julius Johnson 91, longtime Clermont resident, died early Christmas morning at his son Malvina’s Waterloo home after a three week illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. G. O. Anderson, three sons Ed of Clermont Malvin of Waterloo Herman of Chicago, brother Dorf Opperud, sister Mrs. Anna Baumgartner of Indiana. Johnson preceded in death ten years ago. Messages mention relatives in Cedar Rapids Decorah Minneapolis and Chicago with visits and military discharge news.

Julius Johnson Clermont Hig Malvina Waterloo G. O. Anderson Malvin Herman Chicago Dorf Opperud Anna Baumgartner Indiana Johnson

Thank You to Jackie Halverson and Clermont Fire Dept

A reader extends thanks to Jackie Halverson and his crew along with the Clermont Fire Department for their quick service in extinguishing a blaze that damaged a truck. The note also shares holiday gatherings at multiple homes including Stanley, Castalia, Charles City, and Cedar Rapids with family members listed.

Jackie Halverson Clermont Fire Department Harry L. Yauslin

Death Notice of Dale Moen in Clermont Area

Dale Moen, eight months old, died December 19. Survived by parents Anna May and Ralph Moen, maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs Martin Anderson, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs Albert Moen, with many relatives. Funeral conducted Friday at Wesbudlermont Lutheran Church, Rev H O Ulring officiating. burial in Clermont cemetery. Thanks extended to friends, relatives, and mourners. several names and Christmas gatherings noted among Clermont Postville and Elgin residents. Additional notes mention relatives, Christmas visits, and local social details from the Clermont area.

Roger Dale Moen Ralph Moen Anna May Ralph Martin Anderson Albert Moen NovaMpaceta al Funeral Cervites Werechald Weésbudlermont Lutheran Church H.o.ulring Clermont Alring Donna Johnson Romony Olson

Nelsons Host Family Christmas Party Across Several Homes

A large family Christmas gathering spreads across multiple homes in the area with the Nelsons hosting at the Theo Loftsgard residence. Numerous relatives from West Union Waucoma Fayette Shell Rock and nearby towns visit share gifts and a pot luck meal. Families from Cedar Rapids Monona Osian and Earlville join in.

Nelsons Theo. Loftsgard Joe Nelson Leo ‘Wolfs West Union Albert Wilbur Waucoma Fred Maurer Isabel Johnson Fayette Rose Anna Johnson Shell Rock Isabel Nelson Harvey Meyer

Campfire Girls Hold Christmas Party and Socials

The Campfire girls hosted a Christmas party with caroling games gifts and refreshments at guardian Clarice Dugstad's home. Numerous relatives and friends visited across town from Waterloo to Chicago, sharing dinners, birthdays, and holiday gatherings with families including Hans J. Larson and J. B. Wescott.

Clarice Dugstad Margaret Tschantz

West Clermont and East Clermont Church Programs Preview

A. O. Nesset outlines worship at West Clermont 9:30 a.m. and Norse service at East Clermont 11 a.m. for Dec 30. Watch night on Dec 31 with Dr. T. A. Hoff of Decorah leading music and lessons. Jan 2 Priscilla Working Band at 2:15 p.m. with hostesses and program chair. Jan 1 society meetings and Mission Society annual business session noted. Confirmands return Jan 12.

A. O. Nesset West Clermont EastClermont T. A. Hoff First ‘Lutheran Decorah Clermont Brotherhood Priscilla Nesset Arnold Stumme Swen Swenson Carmen Swenson Clarence Johnson Wm.Miller L. M. Hov

Christmas gathering and family visits across towns

Irene Bachelder of Castalia visited with Mrs. Irene Ostlie last week. H A Lubke and Lucille visited Cedar Rapids for the Welch Cock Beals Christmas dinner at Hotel Roosevelt. Ed Dugstad hosted Christmas guests including Donald Dugstad of Waterloo and Richard Olson family. Jacob Friederich hosted Christmas dinner with Evelyn Kay. James Brorby from Eugene, Ore. will stay a week with his parents J. M. Brorby. 25 Years Ago items note visits and upcoming legislature in Des Moines. Various local residents hosted holidays with relatives and friends.

John Brandt Irene Ostlie James Mavis Earl Bachelder Castalla H. A.lubke Lucille Cedar Rapids Welch, Cock, Beals Hotel Roosevelt Ed Dugstad Donald Dugstad Waterloo Richard Olson Richard Friederich Evelyn Kay Jacob Friederich James Brorby Eugene, Ore J. M. Brorby

Burrow Visits From Pyror After 24 Years

Hermen Burrow of Pyror Oklahoma arrived Monday to visit his mother Mrs. Ericka Burroww and other relatives. It marked his first return in 24 years.

Hermen Burrow Pyror Okla Ericka Burroww Mr. Gurrow

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Bud”) Bloom Los Angeles Nancy Lee Geo. Malone Mrs Ellen Malone Joe Mos. Win, Burrow, Jr Ellen Peterson Asse Haugen Clifford Minneapolis Norman Amundson Mark Julia Helgerson Harry Helgerson Martin Amundson Clara Belsehner William Belsehner F. Cc Minn Navy Arthur S. Olson Robert Wharram Stanley Josh and Gayle Wharram Robert Poleet Roberta Eva Olson Carmelee Paleet Oran Brandt Johnnie and Jean Castalia Elmer Olson Emma Olson Chas, Peterson and Gladys Charles City Raymond Erhardt Ole C. Peterson Walter Fritz Harry Fritz Arthur Helmer Arnold Paul Pearl Herwig Dale Moen Harold Triem Santa Anaj Calif Ralph Triem Triem California John Burke Avoca Nellie and Katherine Sullivan Bert ‘Grover, Jr Walter Grover Rockford Clifton Pringle Walter Roy Swenson Oliver Torkelson Ray Reierson Leslie Olson Ella Mae Shankey Dela‘van, Wis Joe Brady Norris Helen Reierson Ruth Bonzer Monona Edwin Gunderson Winifred Sullivan Postville Elgin Charles Bigler Sea Cedar Falls Bernice Moylead Neapolis F. W. Minn Bigler Dorothy Moyle M. E. Hitech Brainard, Minn Carlin Ralph Schrader Virginia Leo Engelhardt Luana L. J. Wise Great Western Railway Wise Mayme Benson Ben, Bauman Hawkeye Jessie Triem James Triem C. Olsen Barnabetta W. R. Blake Elbert Estey Oscar Heiserman Shea E. H. Estey Eva Shea Ruth Olson Mins M. H. Moore Olson Ekchest. Estey Magorg Emma Gunderson Leif Larson Hutchinson, Minn Hans J. Larson Wm. A. Nelson Wayne Shipton Milton Nelson fMonona Almer L. Nelson Wm. Paulson Oelwein Tom Wetherbee Wm. Burrow Linda Burrow Pyror Okda Albert Burrow Richard Grichenow Carl Voelz Dr. R. V. Brandt Strawberry Point C. B. Kittelson Earl Kiester Ossian Gladys Anderson Denis Johnson G. Q. Anderson Gerald Lestina Jerry McGregor Helen Osmundson Arlene LeAnna Mrs. G. ©. Anderson Jimmie Noble Liles Rockford, Il Clifford Johnson Hutchinson Sverre Hjelming Billy Cooley la Crosse Robert Martin Aulden Cornish Ewald Lyngaas George V. Larson Lucian Appelman Mrs. C. W. Humphrey Mrs. Fremont Sullivan J. B. Wescott Dorothy Marguerite Gene Wescott John Helen Halverson Harold Rooker V. A. Brandt, Jr M.lo Meyer Carol Cate Schori Merle Moon Cowles Raymond Benson Susan Ole Benson Vern Tellard J. M. Bromby W.R. Blaky Dea Moines Keiperson Lil Winson Harry Gunderson Thar Helgerson Clifford Kittelson Yarry Stolle Christ Edwin Olson Maynard Mabel Burrow Esther Griebenow Eleanor Larson Hyldah Paulson Florence Barnes Bess Tschantz Richard Griebenow John &Shprader Farmersburg Harold Burke Mary Jo Harold Patrick Lon James Whitcomb Riley Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Lutheran Parish Irene Bachelder Enterprise Irs Red Wing Manchester Blake Des Moines W. S. White Iowa City E. H. Appelman J. A. Erickson State Bankers’ Convention Albert Halverson Helen Appelman Waukegan, Ill Roy Pettit Sperry Mrs. van Appelman H. A. Lubke Charlie Anderson Ruth Starkey Jack Bush G. E. Jorgenson Richard Wenrich Keith Thoma Louise Miller Len Simek Max Thoma Russell Larson John A. Larson Ida Olson Carl Ostrander Millard Larson Joe Larson Anna Helen Stee Art Steehame Lillian Kaufman Lester Anderson Lillian Deaconesss Hospital Wm. Burrow, Jr Wm. Burrow, Sr Clarence Gruyer Waukon Doris Gidbert Feud Veryle Paulson Cime Omaha Nib School of Forties Kqishes Richard L. Olson Clermont, Iowa
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