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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

7

Mrs Caroline Peterson former Lutheran pastor's widow dies

Mrs. Caroline Peterson widow of Rev N G Peterson died January 10 at the Swedish hospital Minneapolis. Born July 4 1869 in Clayton County Iowa she taught music in North Dakota and Northfield Minnesota where she later married Rev N G Peterson in 1913. Survived by two sisters three sons Jacob Evenson Gerhard Peterson and Austin Peterson and two daughters Mrs T C Berge and Mrs W Anonson. Funeral services were held January 12 in Minneapolis with further services in Northwood North Dakota.

Caroline Peterson N. G. Peterson Minneapolis Minn Clayton County Iowa Lars and Jorand Lien Grand Forks County N. D J. I. Evenson Northwood Jacob Lutheran Church Northfield Des Moines Newark Til Peterson Gerhard Peterson Austin Elgin Lien Henry Kittleson Postville

Paulson Griebenow Marry in Clermont Parish Rectory

Esther Mae Paulson daughter of Lars Paulson wed Richard Griebenow son of Herman Griebenow on Tuesday February 4 at St Peter's rectory with Rev F Leo O Connell officiating. They will farm north of Clermont. La Verne Stumme remains home ill from chickenpox. Will Peters returns to Clermont from Volga City farm, as they rent and relocate.

Esther Mae Paulson Lars Paulson Richard Griebenow Herman Griebenow St. Peter's Rectory F. Leo O'Connell Marjorie Bauman Richard Paulson Clermont Will Peters Volga City

Mrs Ingeborg Stuvland Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Ingeborg Stuvland of 8135 17th Ave Minneapolis died Friday from bronchial pneumonia after years of declining health since a June 1936 stroke. Born November 23 1856 in Hallingdal Norway she emigrated with her parents to Clayton County Iowa at age six. She married Alexander Stuvland June 22 1877 and had ten children. Survived by two daughters Ida and Mrs R O Straughn two sons Adolph and Melvin six grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral January 6 at Bethel Church with Rev Grant Rundhaug officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery Northfield. Her sister N G Peterson died January 10 en route to the funeral. The Stuvlands once ran general stores in Gander and Siermont.

Ingeborg Stuvland 17Th Ave Minneapolis Minn Stuvland Lars and Jorand Lien Hallingdal Norway America Clayton County Iowa Alexander Stuviand Fren Lyle Clermont Northfield Ida Sturland R. 0. Straughn Adolph Lake Preston Melvin Moorhead M. T. Paulson Austin M. 0. Simenstad Largo N.D Bethel Church Grant M. Rundhaug Gary Ind Swedish Hospital Stugland’s Gander Siermont H. A. Lubkey

Clermont Study Club Met With Mrs J C Halverson

The Clermont Study Club met at the home of Mrs J C Halverson on Tuesday February 4 at 2 30 PM. Roll call covered current events and music was directed by the hostess. A paper on At 33 by Eva La Galliene was read by Mrs BR Brandt. Local visits included V EB Anderson and Martin Nelson of Valley City ND visiting Mrs A T Anderson and family. A salesman wanted for Rawleigh route serving 800 families in west Blackhawk and Winneshiek counties offering $25 weekly plus growth. Apply Rawleigh Department JAA 10045 Freeport Illinois.

Clermont Study Club J. C. Halverson BR. V. Brandt Eva la Galliene Martin Nelson Valley City N. D A. T. Anderson Rawleigh West Blackhawk Winneshiek Freeport Ilinois

Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes and Actions

The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met January 29 at Mrs. L. L. Carr’s home with hostesses Mrs. Louie Olson and Mrs. R. V. Brandi. Retiring president Mrs. H. H. Follett led. notes, roll call, and December minutes were approved. Treasurer’s and secretary’s annual reports showed funds, dues, bazaar receipts, and library grants. New president Mrs. I. C. Jerdee appointed committees for program, relief, membership, and library work. bazaar planned to support the library. The program featured operatic reviews of Romeo and Juliet, The Tales of Hoffmann, and Aida, with recordings and refreshments. Clayton county seal sale totaled $465.24.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society L. L. Carr Louie Olson R. V. Brandi H. H. Follett L. V. Candee Ben Douglas W. J. Nelson R. V. Brandt Martin Nelson Thos. Cummings Day White Jerdee Louise Miller Jay White Clermont Free Public Library I. C. Jerdee E. L. Crowe Lucian Appelman Russell Gruver Carlton Peck W. C. Calahan Fred Bigler Arnald Stumme J. C. Halveraan Lenhart

Deanery meeting at Calmar heels Ossian NCCW

The Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women met at St. Aloysius Church in Calmar on Thursday afternoon January 30. President Mrs. Dan Burke led the session with prayers. representatives from Calmar Postville Ossian Spillville and Clermont parishes attended.

Ossian National Council of ‘Catholic Women St. Aloysuis Catholic Calmar Dan Burke Cler Mont Tiltgen Rolleau Postville Spillville Clermont Vollmecke Burke Cedar Rapids National Council of Catholic Women Ella Rafferty E. L. Crowe Herman Griebenow Thos. Cummings Elizabeth Priest

Honors for Bride Mrs Bess Tschantz Hosts Sister-in-Law

Mrs Bess Tschantz entertained at her home in honor of her sister-in-law Mrs Charles Jones of Waukon a recent bride The evening featured progressive five hundred Geneva Wells won high score with Mrs Vernon Meyer second High gifts were presented to Mrs Jones Refreshments followed Those present included Geneva Wells Mrs Hazel Schrader Mrs Len Simek Mrs Simon Nelson Mrs Albert Lubke Mrs Ben Douglas Mrs Gerald Gutcher Mrs Vernon Meyer Mrs Louise Miller Mrs Wm Peters Mrs Alfred Wenger Mrs Frank Fay and Frances Halverson

Bess Tschantz Inlaw Charles Jones Waukon Geneva Wells Vernon Meyer Jones Geneva Wells Hazel Schrader Len Simek Simon Nelson

Clermont Commercial Club Dinner And Meeting Notice

The Clermont Commercial Club will hold a dinner and meeting in two weeks on Monday February 17. Invitations will be mailed to nonattending farmers, and prompt RSVP is requested. A good speaker and meal are promised as the club hopes for wide attendance.

Clermont Commercial Club

Clermont Calendar Highlights for February

The Clermont calendar lists February events including the American Legion Auxiliary meetings on February 10 and 11, a Union church Guild on February 12, and a W. C. C. F. social meeting on February 13. Weekend visitors from Cedar Rapids included Mr and Mrs Walter Sullivan.

American Legion Auxiliary Auxilary Union Church Guild Walter Sullivan Cedar Rapids Clermont

Clermont Luth Church West Service and Luther League

Divine services in English Sunday at 11 a.m. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Wadena Lutheran church holds 2 30 p.m. services. East Church Mission Society postponed to Thursday next week February 13 hosted by Mrs Helgerson Helgerson Araundson Gunderson. G Gungten, Pastor.

West Church Luther League Wadena East Church Mission Society A. N. Helgerson Harry Helgerson Martin Araundson Emma Gunderson G. Gungten

Clermont Union Church Service and Local Notes

Clermont Union Church invites worship at 7 30 p m led by J J Snyder with Mrs Wm Nelson at the piano. The Ladies Guild plans a gathering at Mrs Carlton Peck's home on Wednesday afternoon February 12. Weekend visits include Mearle Sampson and Trene Sullivan staying with Mr and Mrs Chas Wedo in Postville. Local callers include Rev H T Braa and daughter from Decorah visiting Hans J Larson, with Harry Shipton of Garwin visiting Louie Olson and relatives in Calmar. Mrs Ed Olson returns from Kansas trip with daughter Mrs Archie Rolfs in Wauthena.

Presbyterian Church J. J. Snyder Wm. Nelson Ladies’ Guild Carlton Peckan Mearle Sampson Trene Sullivan Mrs. Chas. Wedo Postville Harry Shipton Garwin Louie Olson Calmar Ed Olson Archie Rolfs Wauthena Kansas

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