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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

7

Amundson Vick United In Marriage At Clermont Church

Louise Amundson of Clermont and Adolph M. Vick of Decorah were married at Clermont Lutheran church on Wednesday noon May 26. Rev. E. E. Ramsey performed the double ring ceremony and sang a solo. The couple’s attendants were Carolyn Schmidt and Clarence Vick. Genevieve Anderson played the wedding march as the bride wore navy silk marquisette and taffeta with pink rose corsage. the groom wore a blue suit. A three course dinner followed at the bride’s sister’s home. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Decorah after June 1.

Louise Amundson Clermont Adolph M. Vick Decorah Clermont Lutheran Church E. E. Ramsey Caroln Schmidt Clarence Vick Genevieve Anderson Theo. L. Loftsgard Wisconsin Mrs. Vick

Clermont Ladies Aid Society Holds May Meeting

The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Frank Fay's home on Wednesday May 25 with three visiting guests. Twenty one members attended. Minutes and correspondence were read. The library tea earned 11.91 and a birthday library tea was approved for April. A pay shelf for the library was approved. Mrs C Jerdee led a program reviewing Travels in India. Book purchases for the third quarter were assigned to Mrs Nelson, Mrs Brandt and Mrs Greenley. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. A R Rolfs Jerryaville Mo Elwina Olson St Joseph Mo Mr and Mrs Roy Syers and family and Mrs Sarah Walker Cedar Rapids.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Frank Fay R. Schupanitz Herbert Anderson J. F. Cooley C. Jerdee India Carpenter Martin Nelson R. V. Brandt H. B. Greenley B. C. Olson A. R. Rolfs Jerrysville Elwina Olson St. Joseph Roy Syers Sarah Walker Cedar Rapids Glen Olson Decorah Henry Olson Viola Koland G. Koland Buddy Aanes Bonita Gray Minneapolis E. L. Crowe McGregor Anson Priest Elizabeth Gilbert Burnas Charles Wegner Postville Arno Lindroth Spencer Clifford Johnson Chicago Mary Miller Alfred Jacob Josephine Fitzgerald Sheehy Margaret John Sheehy Clermont Wadena Charles Regan Waukon St. Peter’s Cemetery Irene Peterson Ole C. Peterson Charles Colliton Kathryn Pecatonica K. K. Hansen Ruth Forest City G. E. Jorgenson Postville P. E. O Nora Jorgenson Irene Loretta Rafferty Pocahontas Laurens Ella Rafferty Lloyd Corsepius Belle Cox Winton

James Horan dies at 78 a Clermont pioneer

James Horan, long a Clermont area farmer and businessman, dies at Postville hospital on May 28 after a life as a trusted community figure. Survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. funeral held at St. Peter's church, Clermont. Interment in St. Peter's cemetery. card of thanks from the Kneeland and McManus families.

James Horan Clermont Legion Clérmont Township Marcus Horan Elizabeth Kneeland J. J. McManus Postville Hospital St. Peter's Church Leo O'Connell Robert Francis Kneeland Richard Crowe St. Peter’s Donald Francis Horan C. M. Kneeland Leo Kneeland Everett Joseph McManus James Deegan LeMars Joseph Kensella John Broderick Peosia L. Kress M. Delaney Nellie Dubuque E. R. McManus

Notre Dame Grotto replica draws students and visitors

Devotions to the Blessed Virgin bring hundreds of Notre Dame students and visitors to the campus replica of the Grotto of Lourdes where prayers are offered and hymns are chanted.

Notre Dame Ind Lourdes

Viola Anderson and Donald Dugstad Wed in Waterloo

The couple married at Trinity Lutheran church in Waterloo on May 29 at 12 30 pm with Rev Meichr officiating. Attendants were Clarice Dugstad and Carl Anderson. A wedding dinner for fourteen followed at Neeleys. They plan to reside at 1424 Williston Ave Waterloo after June 15.

Trinity Lutheran Church Waterloo Viola Anderson Donald Dugstad Edmund Dugstad Clermont Meichr Clarice Dugstad Carl Anderson Neeley’s Co Dugstad Williston Ave

Farewell party for Thelma Christianson at West Clermont Lutheran

Members of Clermont Lutheran choir gathered at West Clermont Lutheran church Tuesday evening for a farewell party honoring Thelma Christianson who plans to move soon to the northern lakes in Wisconsin. Games were played and a lunch served. Thelma received a gift of remembrance from the choir.

Clermont Lutheran Choir West Clermont

Legion Auxiliary Awards Prizes for Poppy Posters

The Sheehan Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and poppy chairman Mrs. G. H. Heckmann report selling five hundred poppies and raising about $50. At Memorial day services in the high school auditorium, Auxiliary president Mrs. R. V. Brandt awarded poster prizes to Lorraine Follett and Patsy Anderson in 7th grade, and Mearle Sampson and Madonna Tnido in 8th grade. Sampson’s poster will enter the district contest.

Sheehan American Legion Auxiliary G. H. Heckmann Poppy The Legion and Auxiliary R. V. Brandt Auxiliary Lorraine Follett Patsy Anderson Mearle Sampson Madonna Tnido

New Books in Clermont Library Include Classics and Fresh Reads

Mary Peck of Decorah visits relatives as several locals travel to Chicago by train and return home in a new Buick. Clermont free public library lists new titles from Hill, Aydelotte, Deeping, Peattie, Wallace, Kelm, Marks, Frome, Grey, Hauck, London, and Twain, among others.

Clermont Free Public Library Hill Aydelotte Deeping Peattie Wallace Kelm Marks Mr. Pinkerton Scotland Yard Frome Grey Hauck London Mark Twain Mary Peck Decorah C. J. Peck Louise Miller Chrystal Len Simek Irene Erickson Chicago

Clermont Girl Wins High Town University Honors

Lavanda Carr of Clermont daughter of Dr and Mrs L L Carr is a senior at the University of Iowa in liberal arts. She was chosen as one of four outstanding women in the Iowa Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Carr is 1937 rushing captain and has held ranks in YWCA WAA university chorus freshman orientation and University players. She served as marshal vice president and pledge sponsor of Zeta Phi Eta and is a Mortar Board member and library committee chairman on the Union Board. She appeared in Peter Pan Pride and Prejudice in university drama, helped with the freshman reception committee in 1936 and 1937 and chaired the May Frolic committee in 1938. She also contributed to Smarty party Good Will dinner Homecoming Club Cabaret and the 1937 play festival reception.

Lavanda Carr L. L. Carr Clermont College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa Iowa Pi Beta Phi Miss Carr Women’s Athletic Association Zeta Phi Eta Mortar Board Union University Daily Iowan

West Clermont Luther League Program and Society News

The West Clermont Luther League plans a June 5 program with scripture reading prayer and various convention reports. Local visits include Loretta Rafferty attending summer school in Cedar Falls and dinner guests at the Hans Larson home. Families and friends gathered for commencement as Bernard Hansen joined the class.

Loretta Rafferty Cedar Falls Hans J. Larson Anson Priest Elizabeth Bert Lyngaas Ewald Lyngaas Janet Eleanor Braa Chris Nelson Sam Kispert Gladys Nerstrand Minn Hans Hansen Bernard Hansen

Singing Church Service Schedule and Pastor's Minneapolis Trip

The Clermont Luth church announces The Singing Church service on Sunday June 5 with Pentecost readings Acts 2 1 11 and John 14 23 31. Divine services at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 25 a m Highland Ham 9 45 a m Sunday school Eastchurch 10 a m Pastor Ramsey leaves for the Minneapolis general convention June 4 returning the following Monday. East Clermont Sewing Circle meets Thursday June 9.

West Clermont East Clermasill Highland Church -Ham Highlant Church Eastchurch Minneapolis East Clermont E. E Ramsey

Clermont Union Church Worship and Guild Meeting

Worship service at 7 30 p m led by J Snyder with Mrs Wim Nelson as pianist. Choir practice Thursday evening under Mrs L H Appelman. Ladies Guild to meet at the home of Mrs Dan Carpenter with Mrs Calahan assisting hostess.

J. Snyder Wim. Nelson L. H. Appel Man Ladies’ Guild Dan Carpenter Calahan

Clermont Calendar Entries Across Week Schedule

The calendar lists events at St. Peter's Catholic church Mission opening, town council meeting, O. BE. S. meeting, Union church Guild, Rosary Society and Altay Guild, and a W. C. O. F. social meeting across Monday to Thursday with varied church and civic gatherings.

St. Peter's Catholic Church O. BE. S Union Church Guild Rosary Society Altay Guild

Summer Music Term Opens Near District

The note records start of summer term on Monday, June 6, with social visits to Garnaville and Clermont. It mentions Mrs Nora Jorgenson and Dr and Mrs BR Brandt visiting, plus Mr and Mrs Oran Brandt and son from Castalia. Funeral attendance for J W Ocker in West Union noted.

Nora Jorgenson BR. V. Brandt Lois Garnaville Oran Brandt Castalia C. Olson H. B. Greenley J. W. Ocker West Union Linda Lau Lima Earl Simpson Mt. Vernon Clermont Melvin Helgerson Waukon Clarence Helgerson Simpsom Thera

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Amundson—Vick Ladies’ Aid Society Avalon Better Pictures Gary Cooper Jean Arthur Mr. Deeds Joe Brown Lyda Roberts Crooks Clark Gable Myrna Loy J. C. Fields Martha Raye James ‘Horan Catherine Horan Ed Burt Lavonne Simek Charles City George Still Legion Auxiliary Clermont, Iowa ED Olson Mer Orvin Thompson High Town University West L. L. Program West Clermont Luther League At & 6 Scripture ‘Reading Rev Pejety Helen Ramsey Sadie Peterson Helen Ander Doris Landsgard Myrtle Bilden Mildred Larson Clermont Luth Clermont Union Church Lowe Brothers Burgess & Dugstad Lumber Company
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