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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

7

Brorby Sale Dated For Saturday February 16

J M Browlby who sold his farm to Edwin Krueger will close out on Saturday February 16 at Farmers Savings Bank. Brorby, long in the city dairy business, offers eleven high grade Guernsey cows along with machinery 175 Leghorn hens hay grain straw and household goods. The Brorby couple will decide where to settle after the sale with possible visiting first.

J. M. Browlby Edwin Krueger Orvin Thompson Farmers Savings Bank Mra Brétby

Scout Meeting Teaches Compass Skills and Parachute Hike

The Boy Scouts gathered at the town hall Thursday at 8 p.m. James Martin led the pledge and scout law. Gerald Schupanitz led inspection and roll call. Saturday hike details followed with compass instruction and patrols moving to appointed places. An airplane dropped two parachutes. candy bars and oranges were found in the chutes. The group thanks supporters.

James Martin Gerald Schupanitz Mr. Cooney

Burrow family visitors and Clermont connections in Florida trip

Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow and family visited Mrs Eurika Burrow in the Dave Erhardt home Sunday. Mrs Powers of Marion Ohio plans a Florida visit with son Frank and his family, leaving Feb 4 for Clearwater to see Mr and Mrs James Keating. Isabel Nelson Elmer Nelson and family visited Wan kon. Elmer will go to New York City where his ship Mona Island is in dry dock.

Wm." Burrow August Albert Burrow Eurika Burrow Dave Erhardt Burrow Thos. Powers Marion Ohio Clermont Clearwater Florida James M. Keating Keating Margaret Powers Isabel Nelson Elmer Nelson Wankon Millard Nelson Elmer New York City Mona Island Father O'Toole Elizabeth Priest Lycurgus Anson Priest George Y. Larson Lee Wolfs Joan Max Reed Mary Geould Mary Huddleston Okey Bob Louis Olson Lois Mary Washburn George Washburn Tuck Tucker McGregor Chas Washburn Merle Buckdasher Elviraj Johnson Oliver Rowland Brid Everett Mary Brause Fayette Marty Washburn George Hawarden Elmer Truda Pfe Richard Trudo New Jersey Germany Ilinois Dorf Opperud Cedar Rapids Richard Griebanow Leo Griebenow Oelwein Ed Barnes Joe Evans Waukon John A. Larson Alma Appalman Russell Larson Marion Shea Jim Sullivan Louise Miller Keith Thoma Suhmek Norene Boley Julian Moe Winneshirk County Decorah State Bank Ellen Bilden Nels Gilbert Melvin Anderson Wm. Paulson Richard Griebenow Tom Wethenbee Hawkeye Marvid Larson Bettina Burnas Manchester Livsoun Peefing Company Emil Schneider Dean Karen Selmus Schmeider Gerald Elgin Alma Ostliv Wm. B

Lutheran Brotherhood Elects Officers at West Clermont

The Lutheran Brotherhood held its annual meeting last Tuesday evening at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Newly elected officers for 1946 are Lloyd Anderson president Floyd Thompson vice president Oliver Larson secretary Harold Rooker treasurer. A fine program followed with lunch served by a committee.

Lutheran Brotherhood West Clermont Lutheran Church Lloyd Anderson Floyd Thompson Oliver Larson Harold Rooker

Local notices highlight community events and sports

Twenty five years ago a lunch was served at the Rev Hjortholm parsonage to aid suffering European children. The high school basketball team won 53 to 7 over Randalia. Guests included Mr and Mrs K K Stokes of Chicago. Several residents traveled to West Union for jury duty. dances, quilting parties, and dinners are recorded. Births, visitors, and home movements are noted among local families with frequent social gatherings and trips.

Hjortholm Europe Randalia High

Staff Editor in Chief and Editorial Team Roles

The notice lists Quinton Olson as Staff Editor in Chief and Elsie Nesset as Class News Editor with Dolores Schupanitz handling Grade News. Gerald Agnes oversees Sports, Gladys Yauslin contributes as Columnist with Lois Olson.

Quinton Olson Elsie Nesset Dolores Schupanitz Gerald Agnes Aativities Gladys Yauslin Lois Olson

Clermont Girls and Boys Dominate County Tournament

Clermont headlines a busy county tourney week with girls clinching a 37 36 win over Stanley, then falling to Randalia in the finals as Donna Loftsgard nets 27. Boys beat Arlington 35 25 behind Loftsgard 19 and Kittelson defense before losing a tight semifinal to Maynard. Ambrose Nebraska magician visit concludes school program with notable feats.

Clermont Girls West Union Stanley Clermont Randalia Donna Loftsgard Clermont Boys Arlington Loftsgard Dean Kittelson Cluto Maynard Brake Lhose

Committees Named for 1946 Clermont Ladies Aid Society

The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met January 30 at Mrs. Flor ence Gutcher’s home with Mrs Elvira Johnson and Mrs Rose Anderson assisting. Members note 185.86 spent on ibooks in 1845 and plan to spend the same next year. A National Books for Russia thank you note was read for 44 books. Committees appointed include Book Purchasing Program Librarians and Membership. The year’s program titled Town Through the Years features Iowa in the Limelight and a memorial paper on War Memorials.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Florence Gutcher Elvira Johnson Rose Anderson National Books For Russia Committee Iowa Helen Tatra Andine Vasby Frances Ciiie Louise Miller Grace Simek Hazel Jerdee Joyce Appelman Rose Riegel Edna Rooker Edna Nelson Ruth Olsen Anna Baehler Marjorie Appelman Frances Cline Ros Riegel Ruth Olson Lorraine Crowe Helen Tatro Edna Rookery

April 24 Hostesses and Programs Preview

Community notices list hostesses and yearly programs for Iowa schools and colleges, with monthly topics from April to January 1947. Entries name hostesses, alternate speakers, and themes like historical buildings, libraries, resources, and music. Also included are social dinners and club meetings with local residents and officials.

Clermont Calendar Feb 7 Rotary Society and Altar Guild

Calendar notes Clermont events with dates for February 7 Rotary Society and Altar Guild, February 11 American Legion, and February 18 Study club. Organized as a local notice for community groups and monthly meetings.

Rotary Society Altar Guild American Legion

Jorgensons Leave for California for HIghway trip

Dr and Mrs Gen F Jorgenson and grandson Richard Wenrich left for Hollywood California after delays for housing conditions They plan to return to Iowa around April 1 and Mrs Jorgensen will reopen Clermont and Pastville piano studios on return

Gen F. Jorgenson Richard Wenrich Hollywood Calif Iowa Jorgensen Clermont Pastville

Township Leaders Meeting Highlights Local Social Roundup

A Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. G. O. Anderson’s home brought together Riverside, Woodland, and Grand Meadow club members for a meal planning session. The event featured a birthday party for Mrs. Roy Tatre with 500 entertainment and basket lunch. Numerous local residents from Castalia, Waucoma, Decorah, and Postville attended, plus visits and dinners at various homes across Winneshiek county.

G. O. Anderson Mary Tatro Toni Hanson Riverside Club L. M. Hovland George Larson Woodland Club Richard Olson Martin Amundson Co. B. Kittelson Grand Meadow Club Archie Schroeder Willard Meyer Postvilly Virginia Vaupel Mary Tatre Roy Tatre Harlan Stee Ellen Castalia Almer L. Nelson Clarence Tatro Louis Olsen and Curtis Howard Boyle Robert Barrett Loftsgard Elmey Nelson Isabel Nelson Albert Wilbur Waucoma Millard Nelson Waukon Louis Schutte Paul A. Schutte Len Simek Keith Thoma Louise Miller Marcella Brehm Glenys Griffith Chicago Henry Schweinerus Elmer Nelson Layvsy Meyer Prairie du Chien

East Clermont and West Clermont Church Notices and Programs

East Clermont societies meet Thursday at 2 p.m. hostesses include Holt Larson Thorson Olson Blockhus Olson and Olson. Program chairman Olson. Sunday service February 10 at 11 a.m. sermon theme The Bible the Word of God. West Clermont Luther League meets 8 p.m. Gladys Yauslin group discusses Power Lines the Bible. Choirs do not meet this week. Adult Bible class held Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in West Clermont church parlors. bring your Bibles.

A. O. Nesset East Clermont Ernest Holt Donald Larson Carrie Thorson Mina Olson Ole Blockhus Clarence Olson Geraldine Olson Highland Servier Word of God West Clermont Luther League Gladys Yauslin

Red Cross Meeting Held in West Union

A Red Cross meeting was held at the court house in West Union Tuesday evening. Membership drive begins March 1, 1846 with materials distributed. Officers were elected for the West Union chapter. Home nursing course in Clermont scheduled for February will be delayed due to lack of a registered nurse. Attendees include Rose Riegel and Mrs Emil Lissig.

Red Cross Court Jouse West Union Materig Clermont Rose Riegel Emil Lissig

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