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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
7
Numerous relatives and friends travel to and from Clermont and nearby towns including Cedar Rapids West Union and Os sian for family visits. Residents such as Magdaline Olson Harold Wella Paul Flynn and Kathryn Stiles are noted among others visiting kin while local assignments include hospital trips and vacation reports.
Dover Mills and nearby families gathered for multiple Sunday visits and picnics at homes and fair grounds near West Union. Members included Otto Vasby, H K Johnson, Ole Baronson, G E Brause, Hadley Johnson, Anfinson picnic attendees, Wolfs reunion at the fair grounds, and various relatives sharing meals and social time.
R. G. Anderson of Fort Pierce retired attorney and former municipal judge will be the Republican nominee for state senator from the Thirty third district covering Martin St. Lucie Indian River Okeechobee and Osceola counties. He formerly lived in Alexandria Minnesota where he was state's attorney and is a native of Iowa. He resigns as American Legion executive committeeman to state commander Howard Macfarlane due to campaign.
Mrs Melvin Helgerson hosted a Saturday afternoon shower for her daughter Iva Mrs Earl Simpson at Emma Gunderson's home with about forty guests. A basket of gifts followed by lunch marked the event. Iva Helgerson married Earl Simpson on June 9 in Decorah with Rev I B Thorson officiating.
Mrs L L Carr hosted a one o'clock luncheon with bridge and games. Prizes went to Mrs Estey, Mrs Thomas, and Mrs Woodard. Attendees included Mrs Estey and others from West Union and nearby towns, plus visitors from Council Bluffs and Clermont. Several residents and guests were mentioned with updates on visits and travels.
The Clermont High School in Clermont received a granite boulder with a bronze tablet memorializing the Tower Clock. The project was funded by the Clermont Ladies Aid Society with A G Becker as advisor, who arranged placement near the Darnall farm southwest of West Union. The inscription notes the clock was presented to Clermont in 1926.
Mrs L A Kneeland visiting daughter Mrs James McSweeney at Randalia this week. John Towers of West Union and Mr and Mrs Ben Conner and family drove to Decorah last Sunday to attend the Independence Produce Co picnic. Four counties were represented at this picnic.
West Church offers morning services in Norwegian at 9 30 with an 8 pm illustrated Bible hour. Priscilla Working Band plans a park picnic on Wednesday July 25. East Church holds Norwegian services at 11. Sewing Circle meets with Mrs Dorf Opperud on Friday. Luther League joins YP 8 at Marion church Sunday at 4 pm. Vacation religious school starts Monday July 23 in Simerson and Olsen districts led by Miss Amundson.
Isabelle Wenger celebrated her ninth birthday with a small party hosted by her mother in Clermont. Friends spent the afternoon playing games and sharing a picnic lunch. Isabelle received many pretty gifts as guests wished her many more birthdays.
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