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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1958

Page

7

Celebrate Silver Wedding of Ewald Lyngans and Wife

Open house at East Clermont church parlors celebrated the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngans on Sunday. The couple married February 18, 1933 with Rev Gunsten officiating. They have two children Janet Hovden and Donald Lyngans and one grandson. Relatives from Ridgeway Decorah Postville Castalia and LaCrosse Wisconsin attended along with local friends. Card of thanks extended for greetings and gifts.

Ewald Lyngans East Clermont Barbara Anderson Sandra Bilden Reading Richard Meyer Anita Olson Ruth Larson Kathinka Hans Larson Mrs.Howden Pauline Nygaard Ridgeway Decorah Postville Castalia LaCrosse Wis Ewald Lyngass

Corn Growers Honored At Waverly Banquet

Ms and Mrs George Frieden Mr and Mrs Ames Olson Mr and Mrs Dave Appelman and Mr and Mrs Quinton Olson attended an award banquet Monday in Waverly February 10 honoring men entered in the Iowa Corn Growers Contest sponsored by Clermont Commercial Club. Mr and Mrs R G Schupanitz and Robert J visited the Charles Rothmeyer home in Calmar on Sunday.

George Frieden Ames Olson Dave Appelman Quinton Olson Waverly Iowa Corn Growers Clermont 1 Commercial Club R. G. Schupanitz Robert J Charles Rothmey Calmar

Junior Auxiliary Met February 12

The Junior Auxiliary met on Wednesday February 12 at the Legion hall with sixteen members. They staged a patriotic program led by Margie Swenson, featuring songs, a playlet Room for All with the Statue of Liberty portrayed by Carol Swenson, and each child represented a country. They planned Pan-American dolls, essay contest participation, and made 25 valentine cups plus 50 valentine treats for hospitals and schools. A blouse, panties, and a valentine were sent to the adopted girl at Woodward. Next meeting is March 5 at 1 4 00 p.m.

Legion Hall Margie Swenson Statue of Liberty Carol Swenson Veterans’ Administration Hospital Iowa City Glenwood State School Woodward D'Ana' Cline Jacquelyn Bakewell

Caucus Notice for Clermont Elgin School Board Vacancy

Qualified voters in Clermont in the Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District are notified of a caucus at 8:00 p m February 24 1958 in Clermont Town Hall to nominate a director for a 2 year term to succeed George Durscher. The nominee’s name will appear on the March 10 1958 school election ballot. Secretary Gladys Hanson notes Durscher was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Keith Thomas.

Clermont Clermont-Elgin Consolidated George Durscher Durscher Board of Education Keith Thoma Gladys Hanson Clermont Township Grand Meadow Township Clermont-Elgin Music Carmie Peterson

Soldier Address Alton Ames To Fort Sill Missile School

Private Alton Thomas Ames of Cass County received orders via Jacob Ames for advanced missile training at Fort Sill Oklahoma after basic training at Fort Carson Colorado. He will be shipped overseas to Germany or Italy.

Jacob Ames Alton Alton Thomas Ames U.S Batry Cass Headquarters Field ‘Artillary Missle Fort Sill Oklo Fort Carson Colo Missles Germany Italy

Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal schedule

Parish calendar lists Rev Paul A Clark vicar with services and events on Fridays and specific February observances including Quingagesima Morning prayer Ash Wednesday Penitential office Lent Holy Communion and parent teachers meetings at 8 pm 7:30 am and 9:30 am across February dates.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Rev Paul A. Clark

Gospel Message Church Service Times

Gospel Message Church located miles west of Clermont on Highway 18. Lester Lease is the pastor. Morning worship begins at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. A welcome to all.

Clermont Lester Lease

St Peters Church Mass Schedule With Confessions Listed

Rev. Clair Drummy pastor of St Peter's Church announces Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 10:00 with confessions before each. School day Masses are at 11:20 and confessions occur Thursday and Friday at 11:00. If no school, a weekday Mass at 8:00 in the chapel is held.

Clair Drummy

Ash Wednesday and week services in Elgin church events

Methodists led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers announce Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Elgin February 19 at 730 pm Official board meeting at the Heisers home February 20 730 pm World Day of Prayer at Elgin Lutheran Church February 21 714 pm Day of Dedication worship February 23 at 645 am Union Sunday school at 1000 am

Donald T. Caspers St. Paul's Elgin Charles Heiser Elgin Luteran Church Union

Parish Lent Schedule at East Church and Cantata Call

Clermont Lutheran Parish under Pastor John D. Kronlokken announces Ash Wednesday service February 19 at 8:00 p.m. with mid week Lenten services, choir rehearsals, confirmation classes, Sunday services at East and West churches, Sunday schools, East Luther League, and cantata book reminder for The Crucifixion.

John D. Kronlokken East Church East L.C East Luther League West Junior Choir

Voters to Nominate Clermont Township Director for 3 Years

Qualified voters in Clermont Township excluding Clermont Town and Grand Meadow Township meet February 24, 1958 at 8:00 p.m. in the Clermont music building to nominate a director for a 3 year term replacing Carmie Peterson. Ballot listing the nominee appears at the March 10, 1958 regular school election. Social notes recount visits by Fremont Sullivan and Carlin family in Independence and Lawler, with overnight stays and hospitality in several homes.

Legion Auxiliary hosts meeting at Legion hall

Mrs I C Jerdee Mrs Millard Beer and Mrs Willard Martin presided as hostesses to the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall on Wednesday afternoon February 12. Forty senior and junior members attended with two visitors. A two dollar memorial was sent to Annie Whitmeyer home in honor of Milfred Knudtson. Ronald the unit's adopted child now has parents able to provide for him and support is no longer necessary. The unit seeks a new child preferably a girl. The hall has been remodeled and is ready for paint, with plans to share paint costs and buy new draperies. A committee was appointed to oversee. A joint Legion meeting was planned for Tuesday March 11 starting with a picnic dinner at seven and cards after a short business meeting. Olson reported four hundred dollars was sent to the polio fund from Clermont and township, the highest amount from the community. The unit received a certificate of merit from the department for reaching membership quota by October 20. Thank you notes were read from the Kurth and DeSart families, with a five dollar donation in memory of Mr. Kurth. Members reported on the Maynard county meeting and Dr Sasser's talk on Glenwood Hospital. The program, a patriotic one, was given by junior members.

I. C. Jerdee Millard Beer Willard Martin American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Annie ‘Whitmeyer Milfred Knudtson Legion Crady Gordon 'Hoopman Louie Olson Franz Appelman Olson Clermont Department Clara Kurth Ray DeSart Kurth Maynard Dr. Sasser Glenwood Hospital

Clermont Calendar of Meetings This Week

February 24 to February 27 lists Firemen's meeting and Business and Professional Association on Monday, Boy Scouts on Tuesday, Town Ladies Aid Riverside Social Club on Wednesday, Town and Country Club and Explorer Scouts on Thursday, and Grand Meadow Study Club on Friday.

Firemen's Meeting Business and Professional Association Boy Scouts Town Ladies' Aid Riverside Town and Country Club Explorer Scouts Grand Meadow Study Club

Ill and hospitalized to Rochester clinic appendectomy

Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, ill, went to Rochester Minnesota Sunday for the clinic and appendectomy. Donna Frieden had an appendectomy at the Decorah hospital Monday morning. Guy Williams returned home after 32 days at Palmer Hospital following surgery.

Rochester Gerald Gutcher Minn Donna Frieden Decorah Hospital Guy Williams Palmer Hospital West Union

Ames-Wilson Wedding at First Lutheran Cedar Rapids

Miss Arlene Ames and Benny Wilson exchanged marriage vows in Cedar Rapids at First Lutheran Church in a double ring ceremony. The couple, and their families, hosted a reception for about 100 guests before a short wedding trip.

First Lutheran Cedar Rapids Arlene Ames Jacob Ames Clermont Benny Wilson Frank Wilson Olin Harry Christensen Les Leming Youngquist Jerry Sindelar Robert Kobela Solon Doris Ames Kansas City Kenneth Johnson Larry McGuid Anamosa Joe Wilson William Hamilton

Engagement Announced for Sylvia Larson and Robert Wade

Mr and Mrs R L Larson of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Sylvia to Robert Wade son of Mr and Mrs Ployd Wade of Mason City. They plan a June wedding after graduation from Iowa State Teachers College this spring. Miss Larson joins Sigma Alpha Iota and Mr Wade belongs to Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

R. L. Larson Clermont Sylvia Robert Wade Ployd Wade Mason City Miss Larson Mr. Wade Iowa State Teachers College Sigma Alpha Tota Phi Mu .Alpha Sigma Phi Epsilon

Birth Announcement Romona Beth Larson at Postville

Mr and Mrs Oliver Larson welcome daughter Romona Beth born Saturday February 15 weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces at Postville hospital She has two brothers and is described in a brief community notice Also notes of a chimney fire at the James Taylor home and a card of thanks to the Fire Department from Jim Sanity with appreciation.

Oliver Larson Romona Beth Postville Hospital Romona Clermont Boy Scouts Explorer Scouts James Taylor Fire Department Jim Sanity

Woodland Club Met at Swenson Home

Woodland Study Club met at the home of Mrs Roy Gawen Tuesday February 12 with four members responding to the call. The group contributed to the heart fund and heard readings on Lincoln and Boy Scout week. A piano solo was played and a thought for the day given. Several social notes follow including a wedding at the Little Brown Church Nashua and visitors to various homes.

Vere Woodland Study Club Roy Gawenan Fourlern Nemoers Pam Lincoln Art Nelson Raymond Grhardt Millard Nelson, Jr Louie Hovland James Lennon Duane Kamp

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Corn Growers Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Iowa Gospel Message Church St. Peter’s Church Fremont Sullivan Independence Carlin George W. Larson Anson Priest Sullivans John Bakewell Helen Matt Verni Engle Reuben Svendsen Lawler Mary Helen Jack'e Bakewell Engle Svendsen Lyle Olson Mike Randy Clifford Olson LaVerne Larson Howard ‘Kluss Georgean Monona L. E. Amundson Charles Becker Theo, Loftsgard Dean Loftsgard Theresa Harvey Meyer Wanda Elmer Nelson Fayette Harlo Meyer H. A. Lybke John Bush Phyllis Skeen Brian Ruth Starkey Bush H. A. ‘Ivbke Elizabeth Anderson Woodland Club Swenson Ray Reierson Gerhard ‘Halverson Margie Ostlie - George Loy Little Brown Nashua Joe Lind Clinton Oscar Lind Tae Dean Mitts Bill Weda Anna Hitch Caralyn Leslie Sumner Harry Yauslin Willian Nelson, Jr Daisy Stry Chicago Harry Johnson L. T. N. Olson Ruth ‘Larson M. H. Moore Elmer Easler Pat ‘Meskel Millard Larson Ford Rata Fred T. Cline Motor Co Clermont, Iowa
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