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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1958

Page

7

Clermont Dairy Days Nears Two Week Countdown

Clermont Dairy Days returns as a major free celebration in Northednt Town Iowa with rides concessions and two eating stands run by local churches and the Legion. The Elgin Clermont Coop Dairy offers free buttermilk for two days, with Saturday and Sunday bands and afternoon concerts followed by a Dairy Day dance at the Ford garage showroom.

Iowa Northednt Town En Church Legionaliary Elgin-Clermont Coop Ford Garage Clermont Community Club

Mork Larson Lien Reunion Set Near Clear Lake

The annual Mork Larson Lien reunion will take place at State Park Lodge southeast of Clear Lake on Sunday August 3. Mrs Henry Kittelson sends this reminder. Our Want Ads bring results.

State Park Lodge Clear Lake Henry Kittelson

Amundson Reunion Hosts and But Nine Births and Three Marriages

The 14th annual Amundson reunion took place Sunday July 27 at East Clermont Church with the Roger Amundson family hosting. A program followed including Buet Joanne Winter Eleanor Naylor devotion by Georgene Ruffman readings by Kathleen Gisleson and music by Louis Amundson and the Amundson quartet. Nine births and three marriages were reported during the year. New officers named Syllows president Norene Landsgard vice president Georgene Ruffman secretary Kathleen Amundson program committee Jean Amundson Sandra Amundson and Lonnie Baker. Attending families listed include Martin Roger Normen Wayne Henry Harry Ole Art Morris Almer Clarence Kenneth Amundson plus many others from local Amundson, Gisleson, Larson, and related families.

Amundson East Clermont Roger Amundson Buet Joanne Winter Eleanor Naylor Georgene Ruffman Reading Kathleen Gisleson Louis Amundson Almer Morris Art Clarence Amundson Syllows Pres Norene Lands+ gard Vier Prés Georgene Ruffmahsey Kathleen Amundson Jean Sandra Amundson Lonnie Baker Martin Roger Normen Wayne Henry Harry Ole Clarence Kenneth Amundson Oscar Lien Milo Otto Gisleson Lawrence Naylor Gerald Winter Adolph Vick Decorah Vernon Grefarvd Minneapolis R. Black Carlos Minn San Diego Calif Olvin Amundson Rideaway

King Scholarship recipient at American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Mrs. Louie Olson attended the Department American Legion Auxiliary convention at Fort Des Moines. Joan Bennett, daughter of Mrs. Dolores Bennett, received the Grace Gilbert King Scholarship for 1953 1959. Joan, a senior at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, was honored for excellence in speech and dramatic art.

Louie Olson Department American Legion Auxiliary Fort Des Moines Des Moines Joan Bennett Dolores Bennett Grace Gilbert King Joan Upper Iowa University Fayette Olson Clermont Pauline Balk Waucoma West Union Hawkeye

Thank You Note From Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson of Clermont expresses gratitude for flowers gifts cards and money received during his hospital stay at St Mary's Rochester and after returning home. He thanks everyone for the support and kindness.

St Mary's Hospital Rochester Dennis Olson Clermont

The All American Girl Performs on Stage Drum Beat

An attractive young woman captivates audiences with outstanding drum work. Her poised presence and polished performance promise to please viewers at the show.

Lutheran Parish August Activities and Services

The Lutheran parish announces July 31 Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Williams from Monticello. August 3 features services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with baptism. Evening ice cream social and a 3 act play. Other events include Madies Aid, Priscilla meetings, choir rehearsals, sewing society, and Luther League board meeting.

John D. Kronlokken John ‘Williams Monticello East Clermont Luther League Madies Aid Priscilla Willet Miller Louise Bilden Harry Amundson Donald Wright Helga Bilden Millard Bilden East Luther League Board

St Peters Church Mass Schedule and Confession Times

St Peters Church announces Masses on Sunday at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Daily Masses remain the same. Confessions are heard from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Father Jos A Sullivan is the pastor.

Gospel Message Church Service Times Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and the evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease leads the services welcoming all attendees

Clermont Lester Lease

Methodist Church Service and Picnic Schedule

The Union Sunday school meets at 10:00 a.m. Sunday August 2 with worship at 8:45 a.m. Pastor Donald T. Caspers leads. A family picnic sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held Monday August 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the park.

Donald T. Caspers Union Woman's Society of Christian Service

Church of the Saviour Episcopal Schedule Notes

The Rev. Paul A. Clark serves as vicar with morning prayer at 7 30 a m on Sundays including Trinity VII July 27 and Trinity X August 10 17 and 31. Holy communion at St Bartholomew on August 24 and 7 30 a m morning prayer on remaining Sundays listed.

Trinity VII Trinity Trinity X Trinity XII

Griebenow Family Tour Covers 3000 Miles and Visits Mark Twain

Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon completed a 3000 mile trip visiting the Badlands Black Hills Wyoming Colorado Springs and Denver They toured Mark Twain's home and museum in Hannibal Mo Other locals spent time in Waterloo St Francis Hospital with Elsie Kobinger showing improvements Mrs Tieskotter stayed overnight with the Wedo family and JoAnn Moore dined with Helen Henderson

Leo Griebenow Leon Badlands Black Hills Wyoming Colorado Springs Denver Colo Kansas Missouri Hannibal Mark Twain William Wede Elsie Arthur Schott Arnold ‘Tieskotter Waterloo Elsie Kobinger

Henderson Prairie 4-H Club Holds July Meeting

The Henderson Prairie 4-H Club met at Pat Morse's home on July 21 with all members present. Danny Thies presented a report on the boys' short course and judging contest results showed Thies first, Anderson second, and Schroeder third. The next meeting is scheduled at Larry Boehmier's home on August 4.

Henderson Prairie Pat Morse Danny Thies Janice Anderson Karen Schroeder Larry Boehmier

Riverside Social Club Meeting Plans Supper at Knob Hill

The Riverside Social Club met with hostess Mrs. James Anderson on Wednesday afternoon. Eight members answered roll call. A thought for the day was given. They decided to entertain husbands for supper at Knob Hill Sunday at seven. A drawing awarded prizes to Emma Olson, Louis Olson, Clarion Olson, and Almer Nelson. No August meeting.

Riverside Social Club James Anderson

Olson Family Attends Kay McComb Rex Streblow Wedding

The Cliff J Olson family and Mrs Irene Olson attended the Kay McComb Rex Streblow wedding at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Sunday afternoon. Kay is sister of Kenny McComb who stayed at the Olson home for a time. The Arthur Helgerson family and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Hoag spent Sunday in Cedar Falls visiting relatives.

Ladies’ Bridge Club Fred Cline Lorginne Crowe Herbert Dummenmuth M. Hh.moore JoAnn Sumner George, Brown Emery Dummermuth Janita St. Paul Herbert Dummermuth Herbert Dummerruth Chris Dummermuth Chris Connor Dummermuth M.H. Moore Amvets National Monona High School Moore Caroline Arthur Randalia Summers Orange City Calif Ed Meyer Maynard Nellie Carpenter Junior Camden New Jersey Irene Ostlie Clair Smale Georgann Neillsville Wis Mellen B. J. Gehrmann LaVonne Osterhus Wanda K Lyle Olson Mike Randy Cliff J. Olson Irene Olson Kay ‘McComb - Rex Streblow Little Brown Nashua Kay Kenny , McComb Cliff Olson Arthur Helgerson Sylvan Hoag Cedar Falls

Explorer Scouts Enjoy 4 Day Canoe Trip and Regatta

Explorer Scouts from Clermont and Elgin joined a four day Turkey River canoe trip visiting Elkader Hatchery and the Millville area. They attended Nashua’s Cedar River Regatta July 26 27 with swimming canoe racing archery and sailboat events. A passing out picnic and Regatta patches followed with a vote for Regatta queen won by Monticello. Local attendees hosted luncheon visits to several area residents in Randalia Fayette Elgin and El Paso.

Clermont Elgin Turkey River Millville Mississippi Elkader Old Stone Mill Garber Nashua Cedar River Regalta Quown Monticello

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