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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1962

Page

7

Services for Frieda L Martens 1901 1962 in Iowa

Frieda Larieene Martens died at University Hospital Iowa City on June 30 1962. Born October 13 1901 in Winneshiek County she lived most of her life near Clermont and died at age 60. She married Henry Albert Martens on February 22 1921 in Cresco and is survived by her husband and sister Carrie Green. Funeral services were July 2 at Schutte Funeral Home Postville with burial in Postville Cemetery.

Frieda Larieene Martens University Hospital Iowa City Winneshiek County Clermont Freidanes Marrige Henry Albert Martens Cresco William Boars

Anderson Reunion Held July 8 at Clermont Park

The Anderson reunion was held Sunday July 8 at Clermont city park. Attendees included numerous Andersons and Halvorsons with Emma Anderson as oldest member and Eric Anderson as youngest. Officers named Harold Halverson president and Milo Anderson secretary-treasurer. next year’s reunion planned for the 2nd Sunday in July.

Anderson Clermont City Park Burnell Anderson Martin Anderson Chrystal Gilbert Anderson Merle Anderson Eric Leslie Anderson Gena Anderson Bertina Halverson Sophie Anderson John Anderson Emma Anderson Milo DeVere Halverson James Anderson Jerry Nancy Harold Halverson Dianne Eric Anderson Milo Anderson Treas

Neuritis Causes by Dr Donald R B Murphy

A public interest note by chiropractor Dr Donald RB Murphy from Clermont Iowa outlines neuritis as painful nerve inflammation caused by nerve pressure at the spine or near the body surface. It explains acute and chronic progression, triggers like blows falls and cold exposure, and urges spine checks.

Donald RE. Murphy Donald Rb.murphy Clermont Iowa

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists activities for Thursday July 19 through Sunday July 22 including Jr. Luther League and choir events at West Church, a District Luther League Rally trip to Waverly, and church services at East and West locations. Special notice for July 27 Ice Cream Social and play by the East Clermont Luther League. Local visits and family news noted.

West Luth League West Church Dist. L. L Waverly Town East Education Committee East Church East Clermont Luther League

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recaps Officers and Committees

The American Legion Auxiliary met July 10 at Mrs. Lyle Olson s home with 17 members. Reports were approved, thanks given for breakfast at Valley High School, and a cookie committee was formed. New officers include president Louis Olson and secretary Lloyd Meier. Committees were appointed for membership child welfare poppy publicity rehabilitation program and more. Lunch followed.

American Legion’ Auxiliary Lyle Olson Dean Mitts Valley’ High School Louis Olson Lee Palmer Walter Follett Lloyd Meier Treas Theo Loftsgard Martin Amundson Raymond Loftsgard Gordon Hoopman I. C. Jerdee Walter Fritz Theo. Loftsgard Franz Appelman Nat Millard Bear Robert Skelton Leon Hansen Orvin Olson John Halverson Andine Vasley Will J. Nelson Agnes Kneeland Fred Cline Roy Swenson Aulga

Local families share meals and visits across towns

Gene and Merle Anderson hosted Saturday dinner for guests in Mrs. Emma Anderson's home. Sunday bringers include Lyle Rubens and Eileen from Wadena and Louise Hrushea from Gerald Lask Canada staying with Rit chens for a week. Robison family vacationed from Annandale to Des Moines and Easton Iowa to visit relatives.

Gene Anderson Denmark Merle Anderson Emma Anderson Larry Horan Lyle Rubens Eileen Wadena Louise Hrusha Gerald Lask Canada Louise Farm Bureau Ritchens Eugene Robison Debbie Pamela Beecher's Annandale Minn Des Moines Euston Iowa Patty Delwein Esther Perry Mercy Hospital Deborah Pamela Robigon Elliston Forrest Robison Robison Eust Cliff Ackerman Allison Geo

Rites Held For Mrs Lennon in Postville Area

Mrs James Lennon nee Wilma Haining born Brookstone Minnesota in 1912 died July 6 1962 at Community Memorial Hospital aged 50 She moved from Duluth and Staples to Postville Clermont area married James Lennon August 4 1940 Survived by husband daughter Mary Louise four brothers and four sisters Funeral held July 9 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Festvilla burial in Postville Cemetery

James Lennon Wilma Haining Brookstone Minnesota John Haining Mattie Shaw Haining Motley St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Postsville Community Memorial Hospital Duluth Minn Staples University of Minn The General Hospital Minneapolis Postville Community Hospital Postville Farmers Telephone Co Postville Clermont Mary Louise Roscoe Haining Appleton, Minn Roger Haining Bothell Washington Hope Keith Clark Waukon Miriam Orville Meyer Barbara Michael Ryan Tujunga Calif Lois Thomas Lind Tacoma St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of United Lutheran Church Women St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Festvilla Charles FE. Witt Postville Cemetery

Jorgensons Return From New York Visit

Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson returned Monday from New York where they had spent a week. Several locals including Mr and Mrs J A Erickson Mrs Gussie Miller and Andine Vasby visited Jennie Nelson in Fenimore Wisconsin where Nelson remains bed bound with a leg injury yet sends cheerful greetings to Clermont friends. Rebecca Timmerman of Castalia spent the past week with Vernon Anderson.

G. E. Jorgenson New York J. A. Erickson Gussie Miller Andine Vasby Jennie Nelson Fennimore Wisc

Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U Save

Mrs M C Larson Richard Gray Elmer Kohls Mrs Lawrence Kohls and Georganna Probert were stamp winners at Leo and Leona s U Save last week.

M. C. Larson Richard Gray Elmer Kohls Lawrence Kohls Georganna Probert Leo and Leona U Save

West Clermont A L C W Meeting Minutes Highlight Paint and Plans

West Clermont A L C W met on Wednesday July 11 with hostesses listed. Presiding, Mrs James Henderson, led hymn, reports, and thank you notes. The club discussed church painting and seek funds, formed a committee to plan fall supper, elected Henderson as convention delegate, and held Bible study and devotion with prayers.

West Clermont A. L. C. W Mesdames Vernon Anderson Earl Kloster Floyd Bergeson Verdell Hulbert Henry Schweinefus Helen Osmundson James Henderson Theo. Loftsgard George Paulson Clarissa Herbert Martin Ruth Olson Amy Hovland Waverly Russell Larson

Olson Family Guests and Visitors Reported

Callers on Sunday afternoon at the Olivia Olson home included Mr and Mrs Franklin Olson of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Ames Olson. Parker Gress was a weekend guest at the Claude Gress home. Caller last week was Charles Bigler of Cedar Falls.

Chas Vine Gress Claude Gress Harry Stolle Jan Jewel Julie Olivia Olson Franklin Olson Waterloo Mrs Ames Olson Parker Gress Charles Bigler Cedar Falls

East A. L. C W. Meeting July 5 Report

East A L C W met July 5 with Mesdames Bacon Larson Bilden Bilden Thor son hosting. Devotions from Psalms 127 3. Jr Lutherans skit on founding church. songs Heavenly Father Hear Thy Children. reports on Christian Publications and missionary card. Dues and renewals noted. birthday card to Mildred Knapcik. meeting closed with Lord's Prayer.

East A. L. C. W Mesdames Wm. Bacon Oliver Larson Helga Bilden Tilpher Bilden Charles Thorson Judy Olson Eugene Thorson Norris Reierson Christian Publications Art Helgerson Almer Amundson Eldorado A. L. C. W Gerhard Halverson Mildred Knapcik South Africa Ann Larson Oscar Lien Kenneth Buroden

Clermont Country Cousins Meeting at Jane Anderson home

The Clermont Country Cousins met June 30 with eleven members present. Linda Theis stood in for the vice president. They planned an achievement show and a swim party set for July 27. Lou Ann Gunderson demonstrated removing old finish and Zoe Ann Dibble showed necessary groupings. Next meeting is July 28 with Margaret Nuehring as hostess. Mrs Bettina Buraas from Cedar Rapids was a weekend guest at Selmer Erickson’s home. Jack Dibble from Milwaukee led Monday’s calling at the Wm Burrow home.

Clermont Bettina Buraas Cedar Rapids Selmer Erickson Wm. Burrow Jack Dibble Milwaukee

Hostess to Entre Nous Club in West Union

Mrs Selmer Erickson hosted the Entre Nous Club gathering in West Union on Tuesday. Eleven members attended a picnic supper and an evening of visiting at the Erickson home.

Selmer Erickson West Union Erickson

Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Worship Service at 8 AM

Clermont Methodist Church notes a Sunday July 22 worship service at 8 o clock led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers. The brief item lists the church and the pastor, with the service start time.

Donald T. Caspers

Birthday Bridge Club Honors Mrs Olson With Luncheon

Mrs Gordon Hoopman entertained the Birthday Bridge Club Friday evening at 6 30 for Mrs Louis Olson s birthday. Mrs Lorranne Crowe held high score and Mrs M H Moore second high. A gift was presented by the hostess.

Gordon Hoopman Birthday Bridge Club Louis Olson Lorranne Crowe M. H. Moore

Baby shower held at Clermont park for Robyn Hackmann

A Thursday afternoon baby shower at Clermont park celebrated Robyn Lynn Hackmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Hackmann. Guests included many area residents and relatives such as Mrs. Lawrence Kohls, Mrs. Leland Probert, Mrs. John Gass, Mrs. Leo Orth, and others. A picnic lunch was served.

Clermont Park Robyn Lynn Hackmann Rowland Hackmann Lawrence Kohls Debbie Terry Leland Probert Elliott Olson Kevin Leo Orth M. C. Larson John Gass Kathy Laverne Swenson Ricky Weldon Orth Bradley Jeff Sylvan Taylor Donald Cowell Doyle Gary Gilson Becky

Visitors share Sunday and Tuesday socials at local homes

Mr and Mrs Charles Becker and family and Mary and Alice Wilbur were visitors Sunday evening at the Millard Nelson Jr home. Picnic supper guests at Eugene Waters home Postville last Tuesday were Mr and Mrs John Erickson Leigh and Roger of Wadena Mr and Mrs Emil Olson Phelps Wisconsin Mrs Lorraine Sinclair Gayle and Bonnie Worth Ill Mr and Mrs James Taylor and Bonnie and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Taylor and Ricky.

Charles Becker Mary Alice Wilbur Millard Nelson, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frieda L. Martens David Clermont Lutheran Parish John D. Kronlokken East Jr. Luth and Jr. Choir Fifth Sun Trinity East Merlin -Chapman Vernon Anderson Clifford Osmundson Janmans Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Fred, Cline, Chm Delores Bennett Joan Bennett Jacquelyn Bakewell Girl's State Strane Mrs. Lennon Karl A. Miller Farmers Mutual Ins Ass’n Clermont, Iowa East A. L. C W Clermont Country Cousins Meeting Entre Nous Club Clermont Methodist Church Entertains Birthday Bridge Club Will Hall Guyer Castalia Ossian Clermont Co-op Clermont Co-operative
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