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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1946

Page

7

Committees Named at Mission Society Meeting

West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday appointing committees for the year. Members listed include Aimy Anderson, Mar vey Anderson, Roy Swenson, Ver non Anderson, Ray Reierson, Glen Nygaard, Lloyd Aanes, Arthur Nelson, Fremont Sullivan, and L. M. Hovland. The program featured hymns, a play, and devotional studies from the Book of Acts, with the year’s theme Patterns Worth Living.

West Clermont Mission Society Qnet Aimy, Anderson Marvey Anderson Roy Swenson Vernon Anderson Ray Reierson Glen Nygaard Lloyd Aanes Arthur Nelson Fremont Sullivan L. M. Hovland Leonard Olson Norman ‘Erickson Society Theo. Loftegard A. 0. Nesset Jerdee Herbert Martin Agnes Bilden Wayne Shipton Mesdames L. T. No Olson O18 C. Paterson Otto Larson

Faithful Clermont leader John F Miller dies at 73

John Frederick Miller born February 13 1872 on the Miller homestead between Clermont and Elgin died January 17 1946 at his Clermont home. A business administrator and devout churchman he served as deacon for 48 years and taught Sunday school 55 years. He held posts with Miller and Miller Milling Co Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont and Upper Iowa University trustee roles and aided Fleming County bond drives during wartime. Surviving Katherine his wife seven children and numerous relatives.

John Frederick Miller Christian Anna Freiburghaus Miller Clermont Elgin Rochester Academy Rochester N. Y Mr. Miller Katherine Marie Frautchy Miller Elgin Baptist Church Miller & Miller Milling Co Clermont and Elgin Telephone Co Northeast Iowa Power & Light Co Fayette County West Union Jesus Christ Katherine Walter Buffalo Center Edna Karl Wilma Guy Probert Erwin Forest City Clara George Durscher Luella Keoeuko da Uerandehidren

Clermont Elgin Junior High game and declamatory results

In overtime Clermont defeated Elgin 19 to 17 after a tight match. Lotts viard scored on a down court pass from Aanes. Clermont’s Sampson led scoring with 5 points as the club also notes a junior high loss to Elgin 20 to 10. The home declamatory contest crowned winners and next move to sub district events. Funeral notices honor William B. Miller and Clermont families with long condolences.

Clermont Trigmaphs Cleremont Elgin Clermont Lottsviard Bres Aanes Sampson Loftsgard G. Anderson G. Schupanitz K. Westpfahl K. Anderson H, Stumme F. Shipton Yauslin Helen Eidenstiener West Union Mra. Bodenstiener Lorraine Kittelson Marion Probert Gladys Yauslin David Appelman Neva Durscher Robert Burger Fayette

Perfect Attendance List By Class At Summer High School

The third six weeks attendance shows freshmen Roger Amdundson David Appelman Gloria Barnes Gerald Schupanitz Sylvia Guyer Paula Hangartner Lorraine Kittelson Darlene Olson Lavon Swenson among those never absent or tardy. Freshmen lead with seven pupils perfect for the semester Gloria Buraason Gerald Schupanitz Lavan Swenson. Sophomores Ruth Anderson Eileen Wede Carmen Leuggard perfect. Juniors Mary Nelson Elsie Nesset. Seniors Glenice Hangartner Quinton Olson also perfect.

Roger Amundson David Appelman Gloria Barnes Gerald Schupanitz Sylvia Guyer Paula Hangartner Lorraine Kittelson Darlene Olson Lavon Swenson Ruth Anderson Carmen Loftsgard Vernon Loftsgard Gordon Meyer Franklin Shipton Eileen Wede Mary A. Nelson Elsie Nesset Gerald Aanes Glenice

Farmers Savings Bank Annual Meeting Notice Clermont

Notice of annual meeting of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont to elect directors and conduct business. Meeting set for Tuesday February 4, 1946 at 1:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall Clermont. Includes local social notes and school class reports from area residents.

Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Legion Hall

Honor roll names and a mystery senior teased

The list honors students on both the semester and six weeks honor rolls, with Gladys Yauslin on the third six weeks roll. A riddle profiles a senior from Celrmont Hi, describing her looks, tastes, hobbies, and music, inviting identification.

West Clermont Church hosts 35th wedding anniversary

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson was celebrated at West Clermont Lutheran church parlors with 126 relatives and friends. A pot luck dinner featured a silver white theme, a pink rose centerpiece, and a wedding cake. Attendees included distant relatives from St Ansgar Osage and local members, with gifts of roses a plant and money.

Arthur Nelson West Clermont Lutheran Church Salo Annabelle Loftsgard Patricia Anderson Oliver Larson Frances Wells Elsie Nusset Harvey Meyer Thes Lefisgard Nelson Rey Nessus Otto Vasby Lester Anderson Clayton Anderson Darlene St.Ansgar Gilbert Anderson

Plan Lost Patrol Hike by Boy Scouts of Troop 51 Clermont

Troop 51 Clermont Boy Scouts plan a Lost Patrol hike on Saturday afternoon June 26. Each patrol will receive sealed directions to find the north pole and use pacing compass reading and tracking to locate a designated boat. If a patrol strays they will Winter camp and signal distress. a snowmobile will relay signs to an airport pilot who will drop provisions by parachute at Clermont Airport.

Boy Scouts Clermont North Pole Tas Bays Oiten

Bakewell Family and Relatives Attend Sunday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and Jacquelyn visited relatives at New Albin and Lansing. Rev and Mrs Charles Edwards of Decorah joined dinner with Mr and Mrs E I Dibble and others. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Orval Sullivan Martyn Elkader Mrs Mary Grover Mr and Mrs Albert Lubke Postville Mrs Lena Peters Mrey Lowige Miller Mr and Mrs Keith Thomas Mr and Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Bess Tschantz Mary and Margaret at Louis Schutte home Postville Sunday evening to honor son Paul home on leave.

John Bakewell Jacquelyn New Albin Lansing Charles Edwards J Decorah E. I. Dibble Orval Sullivan l and Martyn Elkader Mary Grover Albert Lubke Postville Lena "Peters Keith Thoma Len Simek Bess Tschantz Mary Margaret Louis Schutte Hharme Paul S."k. Se

High Mags Study Club Hosts Parish Hall Meeting

The High Mags Study Club met Monday evening in the parish hall with Dorothy Ehlert directing last rites preparations for a sick call. A Spiritual First Aid discussion, games and music followed, served by Beatrice Ehler and Mary Thornton. Mass schedules, confessions, and Holy Day notices announced. next meeting set for February 11 with a Valentine party hosted by the committee.

High Mags Dorothy Robert Cooney

West Clermont parish notices and choir schedule

Clermont Lutheran Parish announces Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at West and East Clermont respectively, Luther League at 2:30 p.m. devotional by Margaret Martin, social and lunch led by Mary Ann Nelson. Jan 25 junior choir 7 p.m. senior choir 8 p.m. Jan 29 Parish Brotherhood meeting 8 p.m. annual business meeting in West Clermont church.

Nesset West Clermont Clermont West Clermont Churel Bop

Clermont Ladies' Aid Meet January 30 at Guteher Home

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society will meet Wednesday January 30 at the home of Mrs Florence Guteher with Mrs Elvira Johnson and Mrs Rose Anderson assisting. Mrs Helen Tatro leads the program War Memorials.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Florence Guteher Elvira Johnson Rose Anderson Hostasses Helen Tatro

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mission Society Mes ‘Ekdameas Eivira ‘Johnson Clifford Kittelson Gerald Guicher B. Riegel George Washburn Mary Tatro Roy Tatro Almer L. Nelson Clarence Tatro Harlan Stee Ellen Marie Castalia Robert Barrett Farmers Savings’ Bank J. A. Erickson Burplus Olermont, Iowa Tergol Quinton Olson Dolores Schupani Gerald Agnes Gladys Vauslin Nae Lois Olgon William B. Miller Mary Haas Clara Krueger Metta Krueger C. C Alfred C. F. Stoeckmann St. Paul, Minn Paul F. Zoschke Carl Hackmann Otto Krueger Edwin Krueger Alfred Jacob Wilfried Petratz Fred Schaer Clarence Kohls Harry Johnson Gus Krueger Edward Krueger Walter Miller Buitelo Center Erwin Miller Luella Miller Keokuk C. F. Stogyckmann St. Paul Minn W. Godlefring Sec’y Baptist Life Assn Buffalo N.Y Laura Tilgner Humboldt Frank Frautchy Carl Frautchy Monroe Wis Chester Frautchy Clarno Roy Ellis Ryan J. F, Miller Nzation DOD Ezra Rowland Merle Ruckdashel Clarence Ruckdashel Elvira Johnson and Sons Oliver Rowland Glenice Hangartner Alten Kist Grace Olson Lavern Swenson Keith Aanes Robert Nelson JoAnn Moore Justin Baker Billie, Moyle Sandra Olson Marlene Amundson Robert Johnson Judy Swenson Richard Wenich Gordon Lacsin Kathryn Larson Australis Africa Pacific Islands United States Edgar Allen Poe Ruth Westpfahl Lloyd Amundson Arthur Wede Wendell Loftsgard Barbara Appelman Elsie Jerdee Donna Sear Minnie Kist Ardis Olga Dia Seige Gar Gerald Rants Margaret Martin Lois Olson David Roger Dean LaVonne Iit Gerald K Franklin Gerald A Lois Gordon Huba Marjorie Betty Elsie Lorraine Norene Neva Gladys Henry Quinton Chickory Wayne Lydia Alden Delores Tom Owen Oejwein Veronica Lake Celrmont Hi Woodland Study Club Isabel Nelson Louie Havland Frank Leehy Joseph Hans J. Larson Wm. Hemeseth Geo, V. Luson Harry Gunderson Ali Anderson Nelann Club St. Peter’s Church Clermont Lutheran Parish Clermont Ladies John Deere Richard L. Olson John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts Clermont, Iowa
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