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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

7

Bohemian Girl to Be Staged as Homecoming Benefit

On Wednesday evening July 24 the high school gym hosts The Bohemian Girl in a homecoming benefit. Iowa 4-H clubs present this operatic adaptation with Peppy Pals of Clermont township and about twenty friends. Principal roles include Arline, Maryon Halverson, Thaddeus John Larson, the Count Clifford Kittles-a, Gypsy Chief Arbo Schrader, and Gypsy Queen Lillian Jacobs. Jane Henderson narrates, Norma Vasby prologues, plus musical numbers and a club president talk. Mrs Gordon Junker and Luella Miller assisted. Admission 10 and 16 cents. proceeds support the homecoming effort.

Balfe Iowa Gordon Junker Lucian Appelman Luella Miller

Clermont Commercial Club Alters Band Concert Schedule

The Clermont Commercial club met at Godden's cafe Monday night and moved band concerts to Tuesday evenings starting July 23. Plans for the homecoming progressed nicely as the main business of the evening.

Clermont Commercial Club Godden’s Johnson’s Hall

Radio talk by Dr Jerdee on tuberculosis in community health

Dr LC Jerdee of Clermont spoke on tuberculosis in a July 11 radio talk broadcast on KGCA. The address was part of a series sponsored by the Winneshiek County Medical Society and the Interprofessional Health Association.

LC. Jerdee Clermont KGCA Winneshiek County Medical Society Interprofessional Health Association

Anderson women and relatives travel plans to California

Helen and Agnes Anderson Bernice Anderson and Melvin Helgerson were guests of Hazel Tatro on Sunday. They then visited the Kloster and Helgerson homes. Mr and Mrs L L Carr and Lavan da left Saturday for California to visit relatives in Pomone and Pasadena. They expect to return August 1.

Helen Agnes Anderson Bernice Anderson Melvin Helgerson Hazel Tatro Andrew Kloster Mike Helgersona

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Sheehan Post Home

The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post met at Mrs. W. J. Nelsons home on July 9 with 21 members present. President I. C. Jerdee led the session. reports covered Maynard meeting, county chair progress, and a homecoming alumni banquet decision. An August initiation was planned and refreshments were served.

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Post W. J. Nelson Walter Follett J. C. Anderson I. C. Jerdee G. H. Hackmann Maynard Knoxville Louie Olson Qelwein

Homecoming Committees Named by Commercial Club President

The Commercial Club president appointed committees for homecoming planning. General Committee includes W. R. Blake R. V. Brandt J. A. Erickson Ed Dugstad Publicity Committee members are Rev. Wm. Holub Mrs. Louise Miller Harold Landsgard Finance Committee lists Lance Candee George Rounds J. C. Halverson Program Committee includes Dr. L. L. Carr D. R. Cottrell Frank Pringle Parade Committee features Jay White A. J. Priest Fred Cline J. B. Shipton

Commercial Club W. R. Blake R. V. Brandt J. A. Erickson Ed Dugstad Wm. Holub Louise Miller Harold Landsgard Lance Candee George Rounds J. C. Halverson Jay White A. J. Priest Fred Cline J. B. Shipton

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Tours Clermont Visit

The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce toured Clermont on a goodwill mission with 125 business men and the WMT German Band. The group entertained, gave talks, and stayed at Calmar Tuesday night hosting a free concert and square dance. Local residents welcomed them warmly. Mrs. John Malone and Mrs. Willis Gress are visiting relatives, while Lolita Blake and others went to New Hampton for a municipal pool swim. Piano ad notes an exceptional bargain from S. Baldwin Piano Factory Cincinnati.

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Clermont WMT Calmar

Meeting of 4-H Club Peppy Pals Plans Shows and Rally Day

The Clermont and Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals met at Riverside park on July 10 with leader Helen Anderson and five members present. They ordered The Bohemian Girl for July 24 at the high school gym and planned Rally Day at Fayette on July 26. Helen Anderson was elected county officer for Rally Day. Booth plans were discussed and Helen and Agnes Anderson were chosen for the Demonstration team. Next meeting is an all day session at Hazel Tatro’s home on July 17.

Clermont and Pleasant Valley Riverside Park Helen Anderson Lillian Jacobs Fayette Helen Agnes Anderson Farm Bureau Hazel Tatro

Waldorf College Ladies Quartet Performs Inspiring Program

The Waldorf College ladies quartet from Forest City presented a well received program at West Clermont Lutheran church. Members Myrtle Bilden Werdell Knudson Juliet Prestegard and Mavis Holton offered strong sopranos and altos with Ellen Mastrom accompanying and reading scripture. Social scenes follow with multiple local gatherings and reunions among Clermont Nashua and Osage residents.

Waldorf College Forest City West Clermont Lutheran Church Myrtle Bilden Clermont Werdell Knudson Elsworth Juliet Prestegard le Roy Minn Mavis Holton Ellen Mastrom Northwood Arthur E. Olson Clarence Olson Quenton L. T. N. Olson Gust Olson Manford Amdahl Elmer Knutson Jake Roland Anton Scholen Oscar Lien Ruth Helen Andrew Anderson Genevieve Lydia Thorson E. E. Bilden Juliette Prestegard le Roy, Minn Ellsworth Elen Mostrom

Clermont Baseball Drops Return Game at Wadena

Clermont baseball team played away Sunday with many regulars absent for picnics. Errors plagued the lineup as they lost to Wadena. Next Sunday they host St. Lucas Pirates on their home diamond, aiming to rebound with full roster and strong fan support before homecoming.

Clermont Wadena St. Lucas Pirates St. Lucas

Advertising as Investment Highlighted by East L. L. Program

Donald Dugstad spent the weekend visiting with friends in Chester. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Swenson and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Miller and family were sight-seeing at Cedar Falls last Sunday. Mrs. L. B. Wise of Cedar Rapids is visiting in the homes of her sisters, Mrs. Willis Gress and Mrs. Claude Gress.

Willis Gress L. J. Wise Cedar Rapids George V. Larson Kathryn Hans J. Larson Norma Eugene Stanley Cooley Ewald Lamgaas Janet Jack Renzman Festville Harold Opland Gunder Fay Erickson Gilbert Buraas Gloria Sophie Meyer John ‘Burrow Marcella Henry Huesman Postville Donald Dugstad Chester Carmen Swenson Wm. B. Miller Cedar Falls L. B. Wise Claude Gress

Afternoon Bridge Event at Anna Larrabee’s Home

Anna Larrabee hosted an afternoon bridge gathering with six tables and a buffet lunch. High score went to Mrs. R. Lawther, low to Mrs. J. B. Shipton. Attendees included Mrs. Harvey Nutting of Oelwein and many others such as Mabel Blunt, Beulah Blunt, Lillian Larrabee, D. R. Cottrell, W. R. Blake, and R. V. Brandt.

Anna Larrabee R. Lawther J. B. Shipton Harvey Nutting Oelwein Mabel Beulah Blunt West Union Lillian Larrabee D. R. Cottrell W. R. Blake R. V. Brandt I. C. Jerdee Franz Appelman H. B. Greenley J. White J. C. Halverson L. H. Appelman R. 5. Henderson van Appelman Fred Cline H. A. Lubke Gordon Junker Louie Olson E. L. Crowe Mabel Knudson

Clermont Calendar Highlights July Events

On July 18 a W C C F business meeting and a Mission Society gathering are listed. July 21 features a home game against St. Lucas, July 23 offers a band concert, and July 24 presents The Bohemian Girl at the high school for homecoming benefit.

Mission Society St. Lucas

Clermont Luth Church announces Sunday services

Divine services at West Church in English 9 45 a m. East Church hosts Children s Day Festival at 11 a m with picnic dinner. Afternoon program by school children directed by Agnes Bilden and Milo Lee. Luther League at 8 p m. All invited. Pastor G Gunsten.

West Church East Church Agnes Bilden Milo Lee Luther League

Clermont Union Church Services and Mars Sunday Morning

J. J. Snyder and Wm. M. Holub listed as ministers with Mrs. Fred Cline as superintendent. Worship at 9 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m. Mars Sunday morning service also noted at 9 o clock. Want ads described as good little salesmen.

J. J. Snyder Fred Cline Mars Wm. M. Holub

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Legion Auxiliary John Malone Waterloo Lolita Blake Lucille Phyllis Lubke Maryon Halverson Marjorie Olson New Hampton S. Baldwin Piano Factory Cincinnati Ohio Adolph Frederick Ed Gass H. L. Gordon Jean Anson Priest Home Albert Christianson Ole Christianson Henry Christians Elgin van "Spietnin Frances Christianson Maida Bob Sperry Truman Stahr R. E. Farley Waucoma Guild of the Union Church Anderson Nashua Inday Gilbert O. Anderson Gladys Patsy James Roy Tatro Roy Andrea Milo Allen Ivan Anderson Arthur Nelson John Nelson Edna Melvin Anderson Martin Anderson Eleanor Oscar Larson Mildred Mildred Olson Lars Larson Almer Larson Andersons and Horgans Osage St. Ansgar Clermont Baseball News East L. L. Program East Clermont Luther League Gunston Bernice Reierson Anna Mae Auroden Beulah Gunderson Orville Berg Salo Norman Amundson Donald Larson Louie Erickson Clermont National Farm Loan Association Treas Clermont, Iowa Dwig Marcot Tae Art Puffer and Orchestra Ole Jensen and Clermont Luth G. Gunsten Clermont Union Church St. Peter’s Church Administrator's Sale Hans Jorgenson R. R Sven Blockhus John Anderson
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