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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

7

Clermont Creamery Reports Record Butter Production Boost

Clermont Valley Creamery stockholders met Monday praising Kittleson’s report showing 1937 butter production rose by 9,054 pounds over 1936 and total dairy income reached 112000.92 dollars. Officers were reelected or elected: L. H. Appelman president Roy Swenson vice president C. Kittleson secretary and Wm. B. Miller A. N. Helgerson directors. holdovers A. C. Nesbit Albert Gulsvig Enoch Mark O. R. Larson.

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Kittleson L. H. Appelman Roy Swenson C. Kittleson Farmers’ Savings Bank Wm. B. Miller A. N. Helgerson A. C. Nesbit Albert Gulsvig Enoch Mark O. R. Larson Gordon Junker J. B. Humphrey Clarence Thorson Wm. A. Nelson W. C. Follett Gerhard Halverson

Birthday Anniversary for Mrs Dibble Recalls Pioneer Frisbie Family

Mrs George Dibble former Clermont resident celebrated her ninety fourth birthday on Wednesday January 5 at the home of her daughter Mrs A D Ferguson in West Union. The observance was quiet with family. Born January 5 1844 in Westport New York she later lived with the Frisbie family and became Mrs Annette Louise Frisbie Dibble. The couple lived in Clermont Hawkeye Lewiston Idaho Spokane and finally Clermont again. Mr Dibble died in 1933. Mrs Dibble now resides with Mrs Ferguson and has two sons a daughter five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

George Dibble Clermont A. D. Ferguson West Union H. B. Frisbie Frisbies Mary Mary White Dibble Frisbie Annette Louise Frisbie Geo. Dibble Dickey Hawkeye Lewiston Idaho Spokane Wash

Luther League Elects Officers for Year

Luther League names officers and program committees by month: officers President Gladys Peterson Vice President William Scheel Secretary Louise Bilden Treasurer Roy Tatro. Program committees include Thelma Christianson Sadie Petersen for Jan Feb Mar. Sadie Petersen and Lila Larson for Apr May Jun. Lila Larson and Irene Erickson for Jul Aug Sep. Marvella Sehwinefus and Mildred Larson for Oct Nov Dec. Social committee includes Marjorie Scheel Agnes Anderson Eva Olson Helen Anderson Doris Lands gard. Entertainment committee lists Margaret Moen Norma Vasby Clarence Johnson Morrie Amundson Helen Ramsey Myrtle Bilden.

Thelma Christianson Sadie Petersen Sadie Peterson Lila Larson Irene Erickson Marvella Sehwinefus Mildred Larson Marjorie Scheel Agnes Anderson Eva Olson Helen Anderson Doris Landsgard Margaret Moen Norma Vasby Clarence Johnson Morria Amundson Helen Ramsey Myrtle Bilden

Battle for Teruel Dictates Street Cleanup Fight

Teruel Spain scene shows government troops clearing streets plagued by snipers. The report notes insurgents taking shelter in the Seminary and Bank of Spain along with other buildings and underground passages while government forces hold the city.

Teruel Spain Bank of Spain

Priscilla Working Band Meets at Church Parlor

The Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday January 5 at the church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs Thea Loftsgard Louise Amundson Mrs E E Bilden Agnes Bilden and Mrs Hans Hanson. The meeting opened with songs and the president read two poems Second Mile and Lord Teach Me to Love. Minutes were read and approved. The annual flower fund report was read and approved. Committees were named: Flower Fund Mrs Vernon Meyer and Mrs Wm Miller. Amendments to the Constitution by Mrs Martin Nelson Mrs J A Erickson Mrs E E Ramsay and Mrs G C Anderson. To Buy New Hymn Books Louise Amundson Agnes Bilden and Mrs Roy Swenson. To Buy Kitchen Supplies Mrs H E Landsgaard Marie Scholen and Mrs Bertha Frisbie. The meeting closed with song and prayer.

Priscilla Working Band Thea. Loftsgard Louise Amundson EE. Bilden Agnes Bilden Hans Hanson Arthur Nelson Flower Fund Vernon Meyer Wm. B. Miller Martin Nelson J. A. Erickson E. E. Ramsey G. C. Anderson Roy Swenson H. E. Landsgard Marie Scholen Bertha Frisbie

New Books in Clermont Library List

Clermont free public library adds new titles including Northwest Passage Roberts Truth to Tell Rosman Home Grown Lutes Deep Summer Bristow Death For Dear Clara Patrick Romance of Rosy Ridge Kantor Mrs Meigs and Mrs Cunningham Corbett The Long Worthy Family Corake An Enemy God Laforge Book of Marvel Halliburton Time to Look At Kerr Life With Father Day Little Doctor Rauch Storm Signal Lincoln Yonder Sails the Mayflower Marrow Stella Dallas Prouty Maid of Honor Randal The Road Back Remarque

Clermont Free Public Library Northwest Passage Roberts Rosman Lutes Bristow Clara Patrick Rosy Ridge Kantor Carroll Laforge Halliburton Kerr Father Day Rauch Lincoln Yonder Marrow Stella Dallas Prouty Maid of Honor Randal

Clermont OES installs officers in public ceremony

Clermont Chapter OES held its regular meeting with guests from Postville and Elgin. A public installation followed for Worthy Matron Hazel Jerdee and a full slate of officers, including Walter Follett as Worthy Patron and Sophia Follett as Associate Matron, with remarks by Helen Graver and Joyce Appelman. Flowers and refreshments accompanied the event. Margaret Clarke returned to duties at St Peters rectory after a several month absence.

Clermont Postville Elgin Frances Cine Mangeret Lenhart Ruth Olson Helen Graver Joyce Appelman Peayl Smith Hazel Jerdee Walter Follett Asso Sophia Follett Roger Henderson Princes Cline Andine Vasby Ross Greenley Beulah Henderson Marjorie Peck Adai—Lavanda Carr Ruth Esther Margaret. Lenhart Martha Gertrude White Eleeta Sentinel B. C. Graver Letha Corsepius Cline L. L. Carr Jay White C. J. Peck

Clermont Union Church Want Advertise Buy or Sell

A concise public notice from Clermont Union Church invites community members to place want ads for goods or services. The message emphasizes practical exchange within the parish and broader local area. The ad aims to connect buyers and sellers through church notices.

Clermont Luth Church Announces Sunday Services

The Singing Church schedule lists English services at West church 9 30 a m Norse at East church 11 a m English at Highland 2 30 p m Sunday school Westchurch 10 45 a m Luther League Eastchurch 7 30 pm Confirmation and choir rehearsals as usual West Clermont Mission Society meets Thursday Jan 20 Hostesses include Mrs Simon Nelson Mrs H Olson Mrs L Amundson Mrs O Amundson and Louise Amundson Pastor E E Ramsey.

West Church East Church Highland Church Westchurch Luther League Eastchurch West Clermont Mission Society Simon Nelson H. Olson L. Amundson O. Amundson Louise Amundson E. E. Ramsey

Attend Golden Wedding Anniversary in Volga City

Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Appelman attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Appelman’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitford in Volga City on Tuesday January 11. The Methodist church served dinner by the church ladies with three tables decorated in yellow roses and gold streamers. A three tiered cake stood at each end as Rev E J Starr acted as toastmaster. Relatives from a distance attended. The men’s bridge club met at Dr L L Carr’s home Wednesday evening with Dr Carr holding high score.

Lucian Appelman

Real Estate Transfers From Dec 31 1937 Abstracts

Real estate transfers filed by W. J. Rogers include Leo Beucher trustee selling to Ralph Triem for 582 dollars covering lots 6 and 7 in block 64 of Thompson Island. H J Nehring sheriff transfers to Home Owners Loan Corp. land parcels in Clermont for 2562 dollars and undivided interests in the west half, block 79 and lots 1 and 2, plus lots 3 and 4, block 80. Also transfer of lots 103 and 104 in townships 94-95-7 with land described as 120 by 132 feet. Bertha M Tatro and Andrew O Anderson et al hold undivided 1-9 interest in the west half of the northwest quarter 14-95-? through WD for 500 dollars.

W. J. Rogers Leo Beucher Ralph Triem T. D Thompson Isladd Clermont H. J. Nehring Home ‘Owners’ Loan Corp Lh. D Bertha M. Tatro Andrew O. Anderson

Clermont Study Club Sees Members Share Articles

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. J. B. Shipton’s home on Tuesday January 4. Members supplied magazine article reads while Mrs. R V Brandt reviewed Facing Two Ways by Baroness Ishimoto. Guests included Len Simek and Harry Rainey couples. funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Bridget Cahalan. Andine Vasby hosted a faculty bridge night with Eleanor Schump and James Brorby winning high scores.

Clermont Study Club J. B. Shipton R. V. Brandt Shidzue Ishimoto Len Simek Harry Rainey West Union F. O’connell L. L. Rounds Dan Burke Margaret Clarke Bob Nesbit Herman Griebenow Bridget Cahalan Cartersville Eleanor Schump James Brorby Misses Schump Mikulas Smale Smith Boley Berg B. A. Lenhart Albert Bobby Garber

Rosary Society Holds Initial Meeting at Rectory

St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday afternoon January 6 at the rectory. Twenty two ladies attended a luncheon served at one o'clock. Mrs Challtnges presided as business session opened. Officers for the year were announced including President Mrs Walter Kehls and others.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Father O'Connell Chall Tnges Ree Fuller O'Connell Walter Kehls Thos. Cremmings George V. Larson Treaserer Dan Burke Nia Rafferty Norbort Germer

East Clermont Luther League Program Preview

East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on January 16 at 7 30 p m in Long East Sorority Scriptural reading prayer and song with Clarice Agnes Bodily as secretary Jean Agnes introduces Topic continuation Topic by Arvey Berg Vocal duet by Amer and Norman Aannndany Topic conclusion by Lyle Annes piano solo by Genevieve Anderson Remarks by Rev Ramsey A collection and social hour followed by refreshments.

East Clermont Jean Agnes Arvey Berg Amer Norman Aannndany Lyle Annes Genevieve Anderson Ramsey Nivel

Clermont Girls Win Big and Boys Triumph Over Calmar

A large crowd watched Clermont girls roll past Chimati 36 to 22 and the Clermont boys defeat Calmar 31 to 21. L Olson stood out on defense while Harold Gross led Clermont in scoring. Nellie Sheehan remains under a doctor’s care but shows some improvement.

Chimat Calmar Clermont L. Olson Harold Gross Nellie Sheehan Dontor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Creamery Clermont Valley Mary Quinn Flynn Thos. Quinn Minneapolis Henry Olson N. H. Nelson Jessie Loftsgard L. T. N. Olson Jesse Olson Joe Larson Geo. Smith Laura Holt Ernest Bolt J. Sampson Sll Secrates Le 2 Teried Gladys Peterson William Scheel Louise Bilden Roy Tatro Priscilla O. E.S Commercial Club Clermont Lodge A. FF. & A. M St. Peter’s Rectory Clermont Union Church J.J. Snyder Wm. Nelson Westinghouse Central States Power & Light Corporation Clermont Luth Dr. Carr Rosary Society East L. L. Program Long East Soriety Clarice Agnes Lange Clermont Girla Mie Welch Richelieu Stuart H. A. Lubke Clermont, Iowa
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