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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1953

Page

7

Man Returns Home From Union Hospital

Cabalan has returned home from the West Union hospital where he had been a medical patient.

Will Cabalan Union Hospital

Rainout delays C E Indees Monona baseball game

The C E Indees Monona game scheduled for last Sunday at Clermont was rained out with plans to play next Sunday in Clermont. The piece lists a long sequence of local residents hosting and visiting across towns, including family picnics at Pike's Peak and visits to Mason City, Prairie du Chien, and Chicago, noting a light heart attack suffered by Mrs Nesbit and a birthday gathering at city park.

Clermont Lansing Ole C. Peterson Finn ‘Hangon Charlie Peterson Gladys Chuckie Clar Johnson and Dean Raymond Erhardt Pike's Peak McGregor Sumner Jerry * Mabérmot Dubuque L. T Esther Mee Carlin Agnes Crowe Mason City Seaton Spencer Jim Sullivan Mae Esther Carlin A. C Bob) Nesbit Christina’ ‘Monroe B. Riegel Vern Sungay Beverly Bennett Chicago Florence Hein Cedar Rapids Andine Varby Hudian Appelman

Notice to Clermont Alumni Picnic Aug 7 at Clermont Park

The Clermont Alumni Association invites members to a Friday evening picnic at Clermont park on August 7 at 6 30 PM Bring a covered dish sandwiches and your own table service Contact Beryl Swenson 4B 49? Secretary

Clermont Alumni Association Clermont Park Beryl Swenson

Part in La Geheme by University of Iowa at summer opera

Has Part in Opera Friends of Carol Ressler formerly of Clermont will be in the chorus of the grand opera La Geheme presented by the University of Iowa this summer. More than 100 University of Town students and faculty members will take part in three performances. This will be the first grand opera to be given at the etéity since the summer opera program began in 1950.

Carol Ressler Clermont University of Iowa University_of ‘Town

Wolfs Family Reunion Honors 100 Years on Farm

West Union hosts 122 attendees for Wolfs descendants reunion marking a century since M J Wolfs bought the Dover township farm. The event featured a history reading by Mrs Leonard Anfinson, group photos, and a day of fellowship across multiple Iowa and Minnesota households.

West Union Fair Grounds Dover Township Wolfs Germany America Missouri Mississippi River Iowa Helena Helgerson Norway Joseph Portland Oregon Columbia River Michael Winnebago County Peter Bertha Anna Amelia Lewis Henry Johanna John Arthur Levert Louvedt Regina Wolfs Clarence Moen Vernon Lofte Alfred Lofteland Luther Henry Moen Elmer An[kinson Kenneth Skinner Otto Anfinson Kermit and Wayne Ahbert Anfinson Joe Anfinson Lana Albert Ivass Ossian M. J. Wolfs Selmer Carlson Joyce Forest City Lester Olson Lanesboro Minn Helga Melgengen Sophie Anderson Dwaine Anderson Eugene Victor Guyer Inga Evenson Lena Wolfs Clermont Harold Popenhagen Larry Wadena Verle Pugh and Calven Strawberry Point Orwen Loftsgard Earl Wolfs Richard Blockhus Steven Elgin Arthur ‘Wolfs Joe Wolfs Otto Wolfs Fayette Carmie Peterson Dean and Sherry Castalia Leonard Anfinson

Elgin Visitors and California Trip Highlights

Robt. Wilson of Elgin and Fred Cline visited Waterloo Sunday meeting Mrs. B. A. Gruver and Denise Gruver of No. Hollywood Calif at the airport. Mrs. Gruver and Denise will visit her father in Elgin and other relatives. Ben will arrive Friday and stay until after Daley then the family will drive back to California. Mrs. L. E. Amundson left Sunday for Seattle and Olympia Wash where she will visit in the Robert Oakey home. Mr. and Mrs. George Paulson returned Saturday from an eight day visit with his father and brother at Holman Wis. Mrs. Lloyd Meier entertained St. Ann's Circle at her home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Olsod noted.

Robt. Wilson Elgin Fred Cline Waterloo B. A. Gru ‘Ver Denise Hollywood Calif Gruver Ben Daley L.E. Amundson Seattle Olympia Wash Robert Oakey

St Peters Church Mass Schedule Details

St Peter's Church posts mass times with Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney as pastor. Weekday Masses are at 7 30 a m and Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Confessions are Saturday at 8 00 p m and before Sunday Mass.

Robert Cooney

Clermont Parish announces weekly church schedule

East Clermont and West Clermont hold services and activities this week. Choir rehearsal and Sunday school at East Clermont. divine worship and Luther League reports with Mission and Sewing Societies in the mix. Hostesses include Mdms. Helgerson and Frieden. Highland and Priscilla groups also listed with programs and hostesses. Next service is Aug 16.

S. B. Knudsen East Clermont Luther League Convention West Clermont Mission and Sewing Societies Mdms Arthur Helgerson Clara Helgerson George Frieden Henry Kittelson Andrew ‘Wattrud Ames Olson Luther League Clermont Priscilla Gilbert Anderson Guy Williams Herbert Martin Claude Gross Harold Bennett James Henderson E. W. Hilgemann Highland

Seminar and Bridge Party at Clermont-Episcopal Church

The Church of Our Sayigur Clermont-Episcopal hosts Morning Prayer with sermon on Sunday August 2, ninth after Trinity. A dinner party and bridge session at Mrs H A Lubke’s home on July 21 honors Ruth Starkey’s birthday with gifts and prizes for bridge won by Mrs Blake Mrs Moore Mrs Cline and Mrs Starkey. Mayo Savold, Augsburg College music professor, joined luncheon guests Mr and Mrs Ole Peterson. The Rev Stanley B Knudsen and families noted in attendance.

Herbert Dummermuth I. C. Jendes Blake Moore Cline Starkey Mayo Savbold Ole Peterson Savold Augsburg College Stanley B. Knudsen Halverson Dorothy Gelgerson Sandra Olson Arlene John Knudsen Howard Kittelson

Vinton Family Ties Highlight Clermont Visit

Harald Vinton and his sister Sharon, Cresco, visited friends in Clermont Friday. Harold flew back from Europe after the death of his father Walter Vinton. He is stationed in Europe and will report back soon, with 18 years of service left until retirement. The Vin sons are former Clermont residents.

Harald Vinton Sharon Vinton Cresco Clermont Harold Europe Walter Vinton Vintons

Clermont Dairy Days Set With Noted Speakers

Clermont Dairy Days on August 8 and 9 will feature Rep. W. A. Lynes of Waverly, former speaker of the Iowa House. The Williams & Lee agency of St Paul provides top platform attractions and music by the Clermont high school band. Midway shows are Moser-Rundle, with a grand ball Saturday night featuring Jack Howard and his Iowans at the Ford Garage showroom.

W. A. Lynes Waverly Iowa House of Representatives Lynes Bremer County Williams & Lee ‘Agency St. Paul Minn Ferris Wheeer Jack Howard Ford Garage Clermont Community Club North

Local visitors share weekend at area homes

Mr and Mrs Merle Lange Mary and Carol of Postville visit with Mrs Helen Becker and Mr and Mrs Orville Palsland of Newark Ill. They dine at Clarence Johnson home with M H Moore JoAnn and Nellie Carpenter. Thursday evening George and Ruthie Pierce of Alpha spend a week long vacation.

Merle Langé Mary and Carol Postville George and Ruthie Pierce Alpha

Community Groups Schedule for Early August

Alendari lists council meeting on Monday August 3 with Boy Scouts Troop 451 and Methodist WSCS. On Wednesday August 6 West Clermont Priscilla Working Band performs. Thursday August 6 East Clermont Societies and St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild are scheduled.

Boy Scouts Troop Methodist Wscs West

Peterson Hanson wedding in Chicago and Clermont nuptials

Irene Anna Peterson wed Finn R. Hanson in a Chicago Lutheran ceremony on June 29 with Rev. Miller officiating. The reception followed at the groom’s father’s home. Mrs. Hanson, a longtime nurse at Norwegian Lutheran Hospital, and Hanson, an interior decorator, honeymooned in northern Minnesota and Canada before arriving in Clermont on July 18.

Ole C. Peterson Irene Anna Finn R. Hanson Chicago Lutheran Church Miller al Pols Hanson Norwegian Lutheran Hospital Minnesota Canada Clermont Raymond Erhardt Clarence Johnson

Clermont Teachers Attend Luther College Institute

Five Sunday school teachers from Clermont registered at the Church School Workers institute held at Luther College July 12 17. They were Mrs Millard Nelson Sr Andine L Vassby Mrs Louis Olson Mrs Theo Loftsgard and Mrs Clifford Kittleson. The institute was sponsored cooperatively by the college the department of Christian education of the Evangelical Lutheran church and congregations within a 100 mile radius in the tri state area. Sessions included general discussion periods and demonstration classes in all Sunday school grades. Forum leader was Rev S B Knudsen of Clermont.

Clermont Church School Workers’ Institute Luther College Millard Nelson Andine L. Vassby Louis Olson Theo. M. Loftsgard Clifford Kittleson The College Department of Christian Education Evangelical Lutheran Church Tri-State S.B. Knudsen Clemont

Ice cream social planned by Band Boosters Club

Notices list several social visits and gatherings around Aug 1 including Mrs. Glenn Olson, Cheryl and JoAnn Searshland of Postville, Steven and Stanley Olson of Monona, and many others visiting Mary Olson My and Norman Reinertson in Waterloo. Multiple Sunday dinners and Wednesday visits are noted with families from Monona Randalia West Union Fayette and West Union.

Band Boosters Club Glenn Olson Cheryl JoAnn Searshland Postville Steven Stanley Olson Monona Mary Olson Norman Reinertson Waterloo Ezra Rowland Allan Johnson Charles DeSotel Dorleen Jason Ferguson Christina Monroe Gerald Gutcher Raymond Steffens Randalia Jens Egeland Maggie Torkelson West Union Mary Washburn Gladys Walvatne Vernon Meyer Barbara Dorothy Burger Fayette Marie Fallows Ruth Collins Bess Blake

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