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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1957

Page

7

Organize for Cancer Drive Meeting By Kindergarten Mothers

Mrs. Herman Thompson of Waukon, an artist and kindergarten teacher in Clermont, organized a meeting of kindergarten mothers for the April Cancer Drive. Friday evening February 15, C. Koempel of the American Cancer Society spoke, stressing that cancer claims more children ages 3 to 15 than any other disease. Mrs. Robert Burrow was named township chairman, Mrs. LaVerne Schneider campaign chair, and Mrs. Dean Mitts treasurer. The group, collaborating with Thompson, plans a kindergarten program, a silver tea, and an art show to raise funds for the Cancer Fund.

Herman Thompson Waukon Clermont C. Koempel American Cancer Society West Union Robert Burrow LaVerne Schneider Dean ‘Mitts Tompson Cancer Fund JoAnn Olson Keith Any Larsen

East Clermont Mothers' Club Meets with Guests

The East Clermont Mothers' Club met at Norman Lebanth home on Tuesday Feb 12 with fifteen members and three guests. The gathering opened with singing as Mrs Norris Reierson led devotions using a flanal graph. Mrs Ames Olson spoke on Christian Families and Stewardship of Time and Energy. A hymn was sung and a skit The Family Altar was performed by Mrs Bernard Henson James Olson Norman Amundson Wm Bacon and Oliver Larson.

East Clermont Norman Lebanth Norris Reierson Ames Olson Mdms Bernard Henson James Olson Norman Amundson Wm. Bacon Oliver Larson

Engagement announced for Doris Matt to Kenneth Wagner

Mr and Mrs Art Matt of Castalia announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Irene Matt to Kenneth C Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner of Lansing. Doris a Clermont High and Pizzie's Waterloo graduate works at Don's Beauty Salon Waterloo. Kenneth recently left the armed forces and plans farming. A May wedding is planned.

Art Matt Castalia Doris Irene Kenneth C. Wagner Frank Wagner Lansing Matt Clermont High School Pizzie's Waterloo Don's Beauty Salon

Three Year Old Robert Bennett Hurt In Highway 52 Fall

A 3-year-old, Robert Bennett, suffered a severe scalp laceration after opening his parents car door while driving on Highway 52 between West Union and Clermont. He was transported to Postville Hospital by parents and stayed for observations until Monday. No fractures reported. The family returned home to Oelwein Monday afternoon. Mrs Crowe and Kathryn visited John Jones’s home in Waukon and checked on Clermont patients in Postville.

Robert Bennett West Union Clermont Robert Postsville Hospital Lorranne Crowe Cathryn John Jones Waukon Postville

Geren Larson’s Career Plans and School Life Feature

Geren Larson born September 28 1938 in Postville is highlighted with early schooling near Postville then Clermont in March. She enjoys fried chicken cherry pie blue and acts in music and 4 H roles while pursuing band choir glee club and a bass clarinet solo. The piece covers her hobbies ambitions and current activities plus student news from primary to grade five with class events and birthdays.

Geren Larson Postville Clermont Bookkeeping Fats Domind Dianna Lynn Tony Curtis Gerene Queen Elizabeth

Gospel Message Church Services West of Clermont

Gospel Message Church invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. Located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18. Pastor Lester Leage extends a welcome.

Clermont Lester Leage

Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal Service Times

Rev. Paul A. Clark, vicar, lists Sunday prayers at 7:30 a.m. for Septuagesima Sexagesima and Quinquagesima Sundays with morning prayer and Holy Communion. Upcoming dates include February 17 February 24 and March 3.

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

Clermont Catheran Parish Church Schedule and Banquet

Parish notes list West Clermont and East Clermont services and classes including senior and junior choirs catechetical classes Sunday school and membership and Luther League. A Father and Son banquet is set for Tuesday at 6 30 with George Griebe of Waterloo as featured speaker at East Clermont Church on Feb 26. First serving at 6 30 p m.

B. Knudsen West Clermont Luther League East Clermont Father & Son George Griebenow Waterloo East Clermont Church

Practice Teaching by Marilyn Guyer at Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University sophomore Marilyn Guyer from Clermont practices teaching for nine weeks under the education department supervision on campus. She majors in education and teaches third grade at West Union, daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer, active in Kappa Eta Beta, University Player and FYTA.

Marilyn Guyer Upper Iowa University Clermont Department of Education Miss Guyer West Union Victor Guyer Kappa Eta Beta Fyt.a

Calendar items for local clubs and meetings

Calendar notes list Feb 25 firemen and business meetings, Feb 27 Town Ladies Aid and Riverside Social Club, Feb 28 Town and Country Club events.

Firemen's Meeting Town Ladies Aid Riverside Social Club Town and Country Club

Bennett Baker Wedding Draws 300 At West Clermont Church

On Sunday February 17 7:30 p m a candle lit ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church united Miss Beverly Jean Bennett and Justin Duane Baker in a double ring service read by Rev S B Knudsen. The bride wore a nylon chantilly lace gown with a pearl tiara veil and carried red roses. Maid of honor Beverly Perkins and Rebecca Larson attended. best man Lonnie Baker and Carlyle Johanningsmeier were among the wedding party. A luncheon for 300 followed in the church hall with many relatives and friends in attendance.

West Clermont Lutheran Church S. B. Knudsen Beverly Jean Bennett Harold Bennett Doyle Bennett Oelwein Justin Duane ‘Baker Joe Baker Elgin Barbara’ Arin” Bennett Karen Larson Beverly June Perkins Rebecca Larson Miss Perkins Miss Larson Betty Louise Bennett Danny Baker Ting Lonnie Baker Carlyle Johanningmeier Billy Bennett Harold Hanson Robert Reierson Waldo Embretson St. Olaf Harry Amundson Barbara Anderson Beverly Oelberg Helenio Burger Judy Nims Shirley Schweinerus Sandra Bilfen iMary Swenson Joyce Larson Rose Larson Wanda Meyer I Shirley Jacobia

Card of Thanks from Ruth Erbe of Postville

Ruth Erbe of Postville thanks neighbors relatives and friends for cards and visits during hospitalization in Decorah and for help from Rev S B Knudsen and neighbors during recovery at home George O Larson 25p

Decorah Hospital S. B. Knudsen George O,j Larson

Miller Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

A family gathering at Mr and Mrs Guy Probert's home marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Erwin Miller. Attendees included Walter and Miller family members, Clarence Miller of Buffalo Center, Kenneth Miller and Sherye of Fayette, Edwin, Dwight and James Miller of Hampton, Lorimer Petratz and children of Martin No Dak, Robert Vogel and children of St Paul Minn, Karl Miller Joyce Larson George Durscher Janice and Edna Miller of Clermont, among others.

Guy Probert Erwin Miller Walter Miller Clarence’ Miller Buffalo Center Kenneth Miller Sherye Fayette Edwin Miller Dwight and James Hampton Lorimer Petratz Martin No. Dak Robert Vogel St. Paul, Minn Karl Miller Joyce Larson George ‘Durscher Janice Edna Miller Clermont

March of Dimes drive report from Clermont

Itemized fund drive report shows total 295.66 with cash from Saint Peter’s School, schools, auxiliaries, clubs, and coin containers. Thanks extended to supporters and memo notes include visits to Memorial hospital and card senders in Clermont.

Clermont Richard Vagts St. Peter's School American Legion Priscilla Riverside Study Club

Woodland Club Meets at Mrs Gunderson Home

The Woodland Study Club met on Wednesday February 13 at the home of Mrs Harry Gunderson. Eighteen members answered roll call with a Valentine verse and the president thanked members for their help in the plank of dimes. A lesson on window treatment was given by Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and Mrs Jack Dibble with samples of new fabrics shown. The thought for the day came from Mrs Art Nelson. Birthday songs honored Mrs Duane Kampo and Mrs L M Hovland. Contests led by Mrs Lawrence Walvatne and Mrs Vernon Anderson awarded prizes to Mrs Art Nelson Mrs Frank Hagan Mrs Kate Leehy and Mrs Kathinka Larson. Visitors included Mrs Lyle Gunderson Kathleen Luann Mrs Ronald Gunderson and Steven.

Woodland Study Club Harry Gunderson Millard Nelson, Jr Jack Dibble Art Nelson Duane Kampo L.M. Hovland Lawrence Walvatne Vernon Anderson Frank Hagan Kate Leehy Kathinka Larson Lyle Gunderson Kathleen Luann Ronald Gunderson Steven

Two New Castalia and Riverside Boys Reported Born

Sen born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Trudo of Castalia on February 12 at West Union Memorial Hospital. Eric Martin Von Stein born February 12 to Mr and Mrs Robert Von Stein of Riverside California, their second child joining three year old James. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin travel to Riverside for a visit lasting three to four weeks.

Sen Eugene Trudo Castalia West Union Memorial Hospital Elmer Trudo Robert von Stein Riverside Calif Eric Martin James

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

Mrs. Ed Burt expresses gratitude for cards gifts visits and especially to the Rev Knudsen for comforting words during illness. She thanks everyone and blesses them all, noting the appreciation will be long remembered.

Knudsen Ed Burt

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. C. Mothers’ Club By Dean Schneider Dean Pedrel Coryell Products Irene Matt Florence America Washington Farmers Savings Bank Deposit Insurance Corporation Vivian Easter Charles ‘Wagner Pauline Nygaard Becky Olson Lincoln Lana Griebenaw Valentine Leu Valentne Robert LeVelle Marlene Moon Marlene Robert. LaVelle George Washington Gospel Message Church Clermont Catheran Parish Ruth Erbe Mrs. Flossie Gass March of Dimes Report Clarence Kittleson Art Amundson Memorial Hospital Frank Nims Woodland Club Florence T. Rear Insurance Office Clermont 6 E. W. Hilgemann FELCO Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Iowa
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