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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

7

Death of Mrs Bunders Echoes for Mrs Etta Bitnerd

The article recalls memorial notices and social gatherings around Christmas in Hol on brother Arison Ji Priestakalegment. Families at the Parental Art Stee home and Omaha trip. Lottegard and Nelson hosting a holiday party with guests from Iowa City Monona Luana Decorah Castalia Postville and other areas. Cards were played and lunches served. further family visits noted.

Etta Bitiderd Arison Ji Priestakalegment Priest Avipa Steet Maha Neb Flores Wendell Loftsgard Loftsgard Nelson Verni Engle Ai ‘J Henry Christofferson Alvin Johanningmeier Monona Albert Backhaus Reuben Svendsen Luana Dahms Mia Minnie Backhaus Eddie Christofferson Postville Elmer Schutte Castalia John Bakewell Sharon Olson Decorah Henry Olson Gereld Gutcher Duane Christine Monroe Earl Charles DeSotel Keith Thoma C. A. Briar and Sons Harvey Kimball Grundy Center Ed Longevitch Fresno Calif Monroe Guy Holtzman Eileen Wayne Fayette Adrian Kleppe Ira Michel Gene Land Phyllis Osmundson West Union Bernard Natham Jet Waucoma Jason Ferguson Earl Monroe Albert Lea Minn Raymond Steffens Gerald Gutcher Len Simek Andine Vasby Otto Vasby Lorranne Crowe Ira Jones Garnaville John Jones Waukon Dean Jones Prairie du Chien Wis Harry Johnson Quincey Olavus Berentaon Don Burger Payette Clifford Kittelson M. J. Blockhus Elmer Larson Pee Fredlark Independence Hans J. Larson Merc Mre la Crease Pins Ks Tooo Alfred Wenger Cedar Rapids Gary Francisco Wenger Thabel Sheldon Weber Berkely Alfred Jacobs Jett Colorado Walter Bauman Coast Rela‘tives California Doris Gilbert Omaha Nebr Kelvin Anderean Meas Gilbert Lorene Medberry Barbara Hans Sandvold Ossian Danny Flores Town City Theo Mary A. Nelson Oelwein Art Nelson Jake Wander John Wander George Phillip Wander Ben Bauman Hawk-, Eye Joe Wander James Triem Lars Osland Linsworth Miss Jacobson lInga Larson le Roy Leo Larson Louie Larson Ruth Larson Inga Larson Oslands Minneapolis Mae Evans Kenneth James Williams John Barnes Postvills Ed Barnes Gladys Iva Barnes L. D. Scott Fort Riley Mra Clifton Pringle Louise Miller Lena Peters Keith Thomas Don Webb Lanesfefiernog Roynon Sophia Loftsgard Mida Henry Amundson Jack( Bush House Olson Fred Cline Franz Appelman Robert Steele Sherburn Mion W. R. Blake Steele Blake Best Moines Louie Olson Franklin Olson Waterloo Gerald Fortsch Clermont Ralph Schrader Carl Voelz Ginger John Harlan Mary Schultz Herbert Martin Arthur Nelson H. F. Mueller Theo, Reisner Clarence Johnson Clermont Sthoos Gene Giesenfeld Paul Wells Mich Carrie Steele Elgin Herbert Dummermuth August Freier Cedar Falls Barbara Appelman Freier Eliza Martz Mary Griohenow New Years Joseph Olson Sgt Irvin Olson Lyle Olson Clifford Olson Eugene Giest Rapid City Dean DeSart Deborah Tipton J. A. Erickson Ray DeSart Arthur Olson Richard Osterhus la Verne Irene Wedo Dean Mitts Wm. Wedo Arnald Teaskotter Donald Martin Jeannie Charles City Glen Nims Karl Martin New Alb.n Lansing la Crosse Harry Helgerson Julia Helgerson Wm. Boekhoven Iowa City Martin Amundson Arthur Helgerson George Frieden Clara Helgerson James Helgerson Elva Hjelming Dorothy Burger Helen Olavus Berentgen Ed’ Stry University Hospital Verni Ergle Minnie Backhus Olavus Berentson Helmer Berentson Near Ossian Maggie Torkelson Mary Washburn Harry Gunderson Elde Heke Gericke

Winter Time Fix-up Time for New Machinery

Winter is the season to plan and acquire new machinery for next season. The notice urges readers to consult now for equipment needs and avoid delays.

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Clermont Town Council Amends Beer Permit Fee and Street Light Plan

A town meeting minutes section shows Ordinance No.145 amended to set Class B beer permit fee at 200 dollars. The council approved installing street lights on Union Street near Farmers Savings Bank and at the Stang and Olive street corner, with the mayor noting the resolution carried.

Clermont Brick & Sand Co Lawrence Fritz J. B. Shipton & Son Burgess-Dugstad Lpr Olgon & Olson Elgin Echo Interstate Power Co Hinterstate Power Co Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Fire Dept John Barnhouse Geo. Durscher Stee Griebenow

Bridge construction links Clermont to gin area

Years ago the Clermont to gin road was under construction with a modern steel bridge to complete the road project. The report lists numerous local residents traveling, visiting relatives, and hosting holiday guests from town to town, including Delia, Ben, and many families in Clermont Ossian and Cedar Rapids, with several departures for California and Minnesota.

Clermont Eigin Johin@tewart Elias Eee Springfield Rnta Edward Johnston Pat Sullivan Leila Jogos Schmidt Postville W. R. Blake Anna Marcella Julia’ Robsbins Paup Troy Poughkeeg Sic Viola Kouba Forest Inee Minn

Baptisms At East Clermont Lutheran Church

Reverend A O Nesnet led baptismal services at East Clermont Lutheran Church for Pauline Jo infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Amundson and Janet Eileen daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Amundson. Sponsors included Almer Amundson Norene Amundson Raymond Opsand and Rosella Amundson. A family dinner followed with numerous guests listed among attendees.

A. O. Nesnet East Clermont Lutheran Church New, Ytary Pauline Jo Arthur Amundson Janet Eileen Mary Morris’ Amundson Almer Am ‘Undson Norene Amundson Raymond Opsand Janet Eileen Rosella Glarene Amundson Morris Amundsen Dha Bethard J Lanson Ole Amund Negset John -Opsand Esther

Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Social and Club Events

January events include American Legion activities, Auxiliary and Woodland Study Club meetings. Notable visits include Agnes Kneeland with the John McSweeny family in Fayette and Irene Minihan’s travel via Kanake City to Elgin. Many local families hosted Christmas dinners and New Year gatherings across Clermont, Volga, and Waterloo, with notices of visits from Sg t Irvin Olson and others, plus a new birth in the Olson and Pringle families.

Agnes Kneeland John McSweeny Fayette Irene Pat Minihan Elgin Dan Burke Kangag City Elater Lester ‘Wengerland Alfred ‘Wenger Puesta John Follon Volga Norman Rebertson Waterloo Clermont Johnson Brothers Merle Buckdasher

Annual Meeting Notice for Clermont Valley Creamery Co

The Clermont Valley Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting Monday afternoon January 9, 1950 at one oclock at the Legion Hall Clermont. The annual election of officers will be held the annual report read and other business brought before the meeting. The district fieldman will be present. A lunch will be served. By Order of Board of Directors Clifford Kittelson Secy i9c.

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Legion Hall of Clermont Board of Directors I9c Clifford Kittelson Sec'y

Midnight Mass and parish rites at St Peter’s church

The article recounts a midnight Mass at St Peter’s with Father J K Downey of Lesh college as celebrant Rev Mr Irvin Matt of Garnaville serving deacon and Father Dooney as sub deacon. Gerald Schupanitz led as Master of ceremonies and the St Peter’s men’s choir provided mass and Holy Hour hymns amidst New Year visitors and local social gatherings.

St. Peter's Church J. K. Downey Lesh College Irvin Matt Garnaville Father Dooney Gerald Schupanitz

St Peters Church Mass Schedule for First Friday and Sunday

CHY St Peters Church announces Mass on the First Friday at 8 30 am with Holy Communion at 7 30, Holy Hour 7 30 to 8 30 am. Sunday Masses are at 8 00 and 10 00 am. The Holy Name variety will receive Holy Communion at the 8 00 am mass.

Clermont Methodist Church Bible Discussion Evening

The Clermont Methodist Church announces a January 16 service for an evening Bible discussion. Attendees are urged to read a booklet titled Our Faith in the Bible and watch four film strips about the Bible. Rev. Bruce D. Jones, Minister.

Bruce D. Jones

Lutheran Church notes and New Year social headlines

Lutheran church services listed for Highland and West Clermont with confirmands and program topics on baptism. Society meetings noted for East Clermont and West Clermont. Social events include New Year oyster supper and multiple guests at various homes, with several families dining or visiting across Postville and nearby towns.

A. O. Nesset Highland West Clermont Luther League Elsie Jerdee Ardis Olson East Clermont Elgin

Robison Ostlie Wedding in Nashua at Little Brown Church

Betty Robison daughter of Mrs. Hilda Smith Waterloo wed James Ostlie son of Mrs. Irene Ostlie Clermont at the Little Brown Church Nashua on Thursday Dec 29. Rev Hanscom performed the double ring ceremony with nuptial music by Mrs Hanscom. The couple will reside at 178 West 10th St Waterloo Iowa after the holidays. The Robisons attended as siblings in Waterloo.

Clermont Betty Robison Hilda Smith Waterloo James Ostlie Irene Ostlie Little Brown Nashua Hanscom William Robinson Robison Ostlie Clermont High U.S Navy Raths Walker High School West 10Th St Iowa

Long Journey Balloon Reaches Indianapolis Yard

Gas balloon released by Hawarden auto dealer Cy Youngkin traveled about 600 miles before landing in Indianapolis in Mrs. Ethel Batewood’s yard. She returned the balloon and a note to the sender explaining the voyage. Paragraph also notes PTA meeting date change to the second Thursday and several social visits around New Year.

Cy Youngkin Hawarden Indianapolis Ethel Batewood

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Mra. Bunders John Deere John, Deere Olson & Olson “Hee American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Woodland Study Club Marquette Clermont Val St. Peter's L. M. Hovland Lloyd Aanes Marion Lind Earl’ Aanes H. J. Sticken Denver Cole J. Milo Halverson Carol Spring Valley Lloyd Anderson Fritz Weideman Charlotte Loren Dorothy Olson Clermont Methodial Church Lutheran Church Parent-Teacher Association Clarence Grover Birmingham Olka Lyle Gunderson Lamont Gericke Clebmont
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