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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
3
Elizabeth Priest, local editor and member of the Towa Press Association and National Editorial Association, is published in Clermont Iowa. The paper notes postal distribution through Waycite County and references second class mailing status.
The West Clermont Lutheran church Sunday School will host a social gathering in the church parlors on Friday evening February 22. Parents and Sunday School members are invited. The program includes vocal duets Edwina Olson and Loretto Belachner, welcomes by Agnes Bilden, report of 1934 birthday offering Louise Amundson, readings, short talks by Sunday School teachers, a discussion for children, duet Garnet by Lila Larson and Eliza Nelson, and refreshments after a Doxology led by Rev. Gunsten.
Firefighters were called to the Anton Kohls farm home northwest of Viermont Saturday at about 8 45. Prompt response prevented total loss as fire Was located between partitions and required breaking into walls to locate the seat of the blaze. Credit to the department for quick action and duties.
The West Clermont Luther League lists a Sunday program at 7 30 with Benediction by Rev G Gunston Long a society secretarys report and topic introduction by Frances Christianson cornet duet by Lila Larson and Eliza the continuation of the topic by Thelma Nelson a violin duet by Martin Nelson and Lucian Appelman reading by Agnes Anderson remarks by Rev Gunsten and a choir closing song and collection
Legion boys sponsorship at Johnson's hall hosts a Wednesday ecard evening with twenty one tables. J bridge winner C Halverson. Mrs Albert Lubke wins consolation. Traveling prize goes to Dr Carr. Grover Reuben high score in 500. Elizabeth Sullivan low. James Brorby wins traveling prize. euchre barely competitive. Tommy McGaheran and Frank Shipton claim most games. Legion boys provide refreshments and strong hospitality.
Carl Besler of Clermont and Miss Ruby Sweaney of Delhi wed at St. Joseph's church Earlville at 8 15 Monday morning. Rev H J Dunkle officiated. Attendants Frank Besler and Le Verne Besler. The couple plan Clermont home where Besler runs a garage. Other notes include visits by W C Callahan in Dubuque and Marie Schlupp from South Dakota, Viola Tatro visiting from Waterloo, and Albert Kelly and family from Mason City. Mickey Sullivan ill with pneumonia in Cedar Rapids hospital with improving condition.
Mrs. Mary Scott visited Muscatine at her brother's home while many Clermont residents attended John W. Crowe's funeral in Oelwein. Numerous dinner guests visited in Clermont including the Lubke, Appelman, Simek, and Larson households. Readings by Lolita Blake and others at a Castalia P T A meeting. Community cards and dances planned at Johnson's hall. prizes awarded at a masquerade. Various social calls, church events, and travel notes fill the week with numerous neighbors visiting and hosting events.
Millard Nelson came back from the Rochester Minnesota hospital Saturday after clinic visits and ongoing treatments. Attending the Iowa City basketball game last Saturday evening were Herman Lubke K R Cottral Dr RR Brandt Clarence Tatro J A Erickson Dr L L Carr and James Kieron.
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