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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

7

Picnic at Kirkestue Home Draws West Union Guests

A village gathering occurred Sunday at the Glen Kirkestue residence as neighbors from West Union and Clermont joined Mrs. Ole Kirkestue and numerous Kirkestue relatives for a dinner picnic. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kirkestue Edwin of Postville, H. H. Paulgon, Elmer, John Mark, Martin Westvick, Dan Drievold and family, Henry Wolfs and Anna, Earl Wolfs, L. T. N. Olson, Henry Anderson, and Andrew Molokken and family.

Glen Kirkestue Ole Kirkestue Leonard Kirkestue Edwin Postville H. H. Paulgon Elmer John Mark Martin West Henry Anderson Andrew Molokken Clermont Elmer Stickfort McGregor Bertina Buraas Harold Bennett Postville Hoapital Henry Bigler Swen Swenson Jack Malone Jack Ellen Malone Gilbert Anderson Earl Kloster Ed Johnson Anderson Johnson Dorf Opperud Anna Mary Crowe Chicago Margaret Moody Harry Gunderson Harry Stole Eldo ‘Gericke Bertha Frisbie Iowa City Jack Frisbie Mia DeWayne Frisbie Charles City Elmer Erickson Erskine Minn Caroline Erickson Bess Tschantz Mary Lorraine Kittelson Wadena Margaret Ben Hathert St. Joseph’s Hospital New Hampton Barnabetta Olson Eldo Johanning‘meier Monona Otto Krueger Harry Johnson Marjorie Bernard McMullen Louis Olson Lois Phelps Wis Nels, Olson Howard Stumme Ernest Spier Readlyn Ray Gilbert God Family Willis Lyon John Barnhouse Mary Washburn George Walentine West Union Tillie Swenson Alois Swenson Anna Hamilton Bobby Alma Ostlic Harold Groth Donald Burgett Guy Williams Charles Bigler Cedar Falls Mary Gruver Lena. Peters Bess jTschanwz

US W Make Contributions To Shipping Center

The U S W sent 14 wheel chair pillows with covers and bed pillows and pillow cases to the shipping center at Oskaloosa for distribution. Mrs George Belschner and Mrs Ida Olson are the packing committee. Members are asked to bring items for prizes at the next meeting. Proceeds from cookies and coffee sold Saturday evening totaled 27 dollars and 12 cents.

Oskaloosa George Belschner Ida Olson

Notice to Cut Noxious Weeds in Clermont City Limits

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Clermont that all noxious weeds within the city limits must be cut promptly and not allowed to feed. By Order of City Council. Also notes Alois Swenson and Mrs Jessie Loftsgard visiting in Waterloo Monday.

Clermont Tillie Swenson Alois Swenson Jessie Loftsgard Waterloo

Quarterly Statement of Clermont Iowa School District 1944

The Clermont Iowa School District quarter ending December 30 1944 records balances and receipts for the General Fund and School House Fund along with detailed disbursements to suppliers and staff. Board proceedings on October 17 November 21 and December 19 1944 are summarized, with an affidavit by Secretary Fred T. Cline affirming accuracy.

Clermont Independent Clermont Fayette Iowa Board of Directors R. G. Schupanitz H. G. Martin Board “of Directors R. G. Schupani Farmers Savings Bank Ralph Triem Clermont Telephone Exchange Antes & Antes Attorneys Elgin Echo Chappel Co Ginn & Co Peter Johnson & Sons Metropolitan Supply Co L. Riley Vance Music House W. M. Welch Mfg. Co W. S. Latta & Sons F.C. Johnson Co iFred T. Cine Gamble Hinged Music Ce A ‘G. Schrrmer Hammond & Stephen c Home Oil Co Town State Teachers Paul A. Schmitt Co Fred T. Cline A. D Baer Febeson

Birthday Celebration at Mrs. Stee’s Picnic

A birthday gathering for Mrs. Harlan Stee took place Friday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Tatro’s home in West Union. Relatives and friends from Decorah Castalia Postville Clermont and nearby areas attended, bringing baskets for a lunch after gifts were given to the honoree.

Mary Tatro Harlan Stee Wm. Schweinerys Phyllis Wayne Halver Hegland Milton Eide Marilyn Clifford ‘Rolson West Uriton Frank James Robert ‘Allen Cheryl Decorah Melvin Stee Merle’ Stée Mary Clifford “Stee Karen Ardyth Roger Engelhardt Castalia Lester Troutman Ray Shara Sharon Postville Almer Nelson Clarence Tatro Earl Kloster Clermont

Riverside Club Met at Larson Home

The Riverside Social club met at Mrs. Otto Larson's home on Wednesday June 27 with Mrs. Louie Anderson as co host. Sixteen members attended along with fourteen visitors. Minutes were read and approved. A pot luck lunch replaces the annual picnic. The sewing committee issued 40 hemmed handkerchiefs. Two contests were held with Syiis. L T N Olson won bat prizes.

Riverside Social Club Otto Larson Louie Anderson America Syiis L. T. N. Olson

Burt wedding unites James Burt and Miss Delpha James

James Burt of Waterloo marries Delpha James of Water loo in a July 3 ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran church. Rev. W. A. Fiskenbeck officiated with close relatives present. Attendants were cpl. and Mrs. Richard Wolf. Groom works at Rath's in Waterloo. couple to reside at 1204 Black Hawk Road, Waterloo.

Delpha James Waterloo Harris California Charles Burt Ed Burt Clermont West Clermont Lutheran Church W. A. Fiskenbeck Ossian Cpl Richard Wolf Rath's Black Hawk Road

Scouts Camp Out Overnight in Clermont Patrols Stay in Cabin

Eagle Patrol of Scout Troop No. 61 from Clermont spent Sunday night camping away from dinner time and returning Monday morning. They cooked themselves and slept in Willet Miller's cabin. Additional notes mention visitors and a birth announcement for Lt. (jg) Andrew Pyka's son born June 25 while he serves with the Naval Reserve in the Philippines.

Carmen Wendell Loftsgard Kenneth Westpfahl DeWaye Anderson Howard Stumme Donald Gutcher Eagle Patrol Scout Troop No

Clermont Notes: Bank Director Attends Iowa Convention

25 years ago J A Erickson cashier of Farmers Savings Bank attended the Iowa Bankers Assn annual convention in Des Moines. Real estate dealer James Sullivan sold the Ostlie Bros 85 acre Kneeland place to Ole J Olson at 160 per acre with Olson town place exchanged. Fred Mylan and Marie Kelleher wed at 8 am with Fr Hehir officiating and plan a westward trip before settling in Lavina Montana. Mrs E W Appelman visits Montana. Ella Olson returns from West Branch after months away.

J. A. Erickson Farmers Savings Bank Des Moines Iowa Bankers’ Assn James Sullivan Clermont Ostlie Bros Kneeland Place Ole J. Olson Olson Fred Mylan Marie Kelleher Fr.Hehir

Boy Scout Troop 51 Meets. Camp Ingawinas Plans Discussed

Regular Troop 51 meeting in Clermont school yard had eight scouts present led by Carmen Lofisgard. They discussed attending Camp Ingawinas next week, then visited the city park for games led by Wendell Loftsgard. closing with taps. Several social calls followed at homes of local residents.

Clermont Carmen Lofisgard Ingawinas Wendell Loftsgard Franklin Shipton Scribe

Baptismal Service in Cedar Rapids for Linda Kathleen Burrow

Mr and Mrs Frank Fay and Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow Sr visited Cedar Rapids for Linda Kathleen Burrow baptism at Immaculate Conception church. Linda, granddaughter of Fay and Burrow families, was sponsored by her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Cahalan. Linda wore a baptismal dress with family history across generations.

Frank Fay Wm. Burrow Cedar Rapids Linda Kathleen Burrow Linda Fay Andrew Nordhus

Ladies' Aid Met Wednesday at Mrs Blake's Home

The Ladies' Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. R. Blake with Mrs. Clifford Kittelson assisting host ess. They distributed materials for 19 bedside table covers and 8 bed pan covers to be finished and sent to the hospital.

Ladies’ Aid Society W. R. Blake Clifford Kittelson Bess Tschantz War Gardens

Religious vacation school at St. Peter's closes after week

A one week religious vacation school at St. Peter's concluded with a coronation ceremony for the Mother of Jesus. Thirty pupils attended with Delores Schupanitz delivering the coronation and Kathryn Crowe as crown bearer. Special prayers were recited by Helen Havelick, Kathryn Ann Larson, Ellen Kneeland, and Doris Matt, with Helen and Joan Gerber performing a duet. Music directed by Sister Mary Leonilda. organist Mrs. Elmer Trodo.

St. Peter's Mother of Jesus Delores Schupanitz Kathryn Crowe Helen Havelick Kathryn Ann Larson Ellen Kneeland Doris Matt Helen Joan’ Gerber Sister Mary Leonilda Elmer Trodo

East Clermont Luther League Program

East Clermont Luther League plans a Sunday evening program on July 8 with a theme Prescription for Peace and songs I Need Thee Every Hour I Love to Tell the Story and Come Ye Desconsolate. Speakers include Opal Larson Lillian Erickson Ruth Anderson and Velma Thorson with devotion and Bible study on Hebrews chapters 1 and 2. business meeting and collection. Local social notices follow.

East Clermont Lillian Erickson God Ruth Anderson Velma Thorson Arthur Amundson

Bank Statement of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa 1946

The Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Fayette County Iowa closes June 30 1946 with resources totaling 62495414 and deposits 76006599. Liabilities include various deposits and 64889.75 in capital accounts. Signed by President J F Miller and Cashier J A Erickson notarized July 3 1945. Local notices mention residents visiting and guests in area homes.

Farmers Savings Bank Iowa Clermont Fayette County State of Iowa J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson J. F. Mulner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lites Kirkestue AGN Wow Riverside Club Larson Home James Burt Wedding Dan Kloster Imma Gunderson Verla Andrew Watterud Wilbert Jensen Joan Callander A. A. Nordhus Nordhus Larry Horan Millard Sampson Fremont Sullivan Henry Jarms J. G Andrew Pyka Pyka U.S. Naval Reserve Philippines Philippines While Mrs. Pyka Is Residing With Her Brother, A. R. Rolfs Wenatche, Wash Enterprise Boy Scout Meeting Ladies’ Aid East Clermont Luther League A. A.wordhus Mrs .Erickson Norman Irene Annabelle Lofisgard Fayvite Fred Maurer Alfred Watterud Minneanolis Lena Peters Fred Tschantz U. S&s Kommon Stock Verla G. Gundereon Louise Miller H. H. Follitt Direetors Adlene Johnson Lilli Walverson DeWayne Ripert Puliosom Mom Arfone Harry Raney Wear Union Wigler Carl Ostrander Mitford C. Lurgan Clarence Gruyer Waulken B. O. Henderson Suns Poe Mn i Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Ed Dugstad Met
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