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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

7

Clermont Township Balloting Results and Local Notices

Balloting figures for Clermont Township show Republican and Democratic primary tallies for U.S. Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and other state and county offices. The report lists candidates with vote counts, township officer nominations, and party delegates. Notables include Edson, Benson, Gale, Brause, and Hartman among others, plus a social note on Lubke family visits.

Devine Hindley Johnson Johnsson Wood Hanson Jackson Davidson Fisher Shaw Tresaurer Brause Knox District Court Gilley Hartman Ingersoll Traeger Anderson Campbell Wilbur Kraschel Mitchell Hanna Harrington Irwin Miller Ross Storms Cooney Hamilton Welch Secretary of Agriculture Anberg Curran Congress Biermann Goetsch Serrator Holmes Mullaney Henderson Hough Blunt Ocker Fred Cline Lester Anderson Claude Gress J.C. Halverson Joyce Appelman J. ¥. Miller B. C. Henderson Wm. Miller J. A. Erickson W. R. Blake J. C. Halverson B. C. Gruver Justice Jas Malone Constable Geo. Rounds E. L. Crowe E. L. Carlin Dan Burke H. Griebenow L. L. Rounds Wm. Sheehy H. Yauslin

Memorial Day Mass and Memorial Procession

Father O Connell led a high Mass at the Catholic cemetery after services at the high school gym under Sheeran Post American Legion. A firing squad salute followed the Elevation, taps and procession proceeded to the Protestant cemetery with the Clark McKinley vault adorned by American and Papal flags.

Father O'Connell Sheeran Post American Legion and Legion Auxiliary James Rounds Clark-McKinley

East Clermont Lutheran Festival Honors Norse Immigrants

The East Clermont Lutheran church hosts a two day fest June 13 at 11 AM with a noon picnic, afternoon program, and Sunday services at 10 30 led by visiting pastors. An offering supports the church Missionary work and the event closes at 3 30 PM. Come join the Hurdolenger community.

East Clermont

New Teachers for Clermont High School

Clermont High School hires two new teachers Elizabeth Matt from Cedar Falls will join English department and George Pfister from Decorah becomes principal. Local visits include Orval Sullivan and Mary Grover home guests, plus several calls at Jesse Olson house. Summer school at Upper Iowa University Fayette runs two terms June 8 to July 11 and July 13 to August 15 with details from W C Mangold. W C O F members receive holy communion, luncheon at Reeder Carr cafe. sixteen members attended.

Clermont High School Elizabeth Matt Cedar Falls George Pfister Decorah Upper Iowa University Fayette, Iowa W. C. Mangold Leo O'Connell Reeder & Carr Cafe

Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meeting Summary

The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Fred Bigler's home on Wednesday afternoon May 27. Presiding was president Mrs I C Jerdee with Mrs Louise Miller and Mrs Edwin Buser assisting. Roll call echoed Mother’s Day quotes and Mrs L H Appelman presented a paper on Two Great Mothers comparing Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Thirty ladies attended. refreshments were served.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Fred Bigler Louise Miller Edwin Buser Hestesses I. C. Jerdee

Lawn Party at Anna Blake Hosts Upper Iowa Students

Anna Lolita Blake entertained friends at a lawn party at her home last Thursday. Croquet and cards were enjoyed with attendees including La yonne Simek Ethel Butters Virginia Strayer Lillian Arthur Marion Dut ton Kenneth Coucher Robert Burbridge Arla Murray Harlan Muller Robert Steele and Paul Mc Elroy, all Upper Iowa University students. All reported a very pleasant evening.

Anna Lolita Blake Layonne Simek Ethel Butters Virginia Strayer Lillian Arthur Marion Dutton Kenneth Coucher Robert Burbridge Arla Murray Harlan Muller Robert Steele Upper Iowa University Paul McElroy

Clermont Calendar Highlights Community Meetings

June calendar lists St Peter s Rosary Society Altar Guild American Legion Legion Auxiliary Union church Guild W C F events. Numerous local residents visit Cler mont for Decoration Day including Mr and Mrs Earl Simpson Mrs Jennie Simpson Mt Vernon and Cedar Rapids visitors from Chicago Minneapolis and La Crosse. Families move and host guests at several homes, with social gatherings noted.

St. Peter’s Rosary Society Altar Guild American Legion Meeting Legion Auxiliary Meeting Union Church Guild Earl Simpson Jennie Simpson Mt. Vernon Rassiter Simpson Cedar Rapids George Still Sierrie Waterlas Myr Charles Barrett Chicago Mary White Margaret Rogers

B and P Women Meet at Lubke Home in Clermont

Business and Professional Women club gathers June 1 with ten members and a guest. Phyllis Lubke hosts, social bridge follows, high score goes to Mrs. Peck, low to Mrs. Schrader. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shipton of Garwin. Various community members host and attend dinners, visits, and a bake sale announced for June 6 at city hall.

Business & Professional Women's H. A. Lubke Phyllis Lubke Peck Hazel Schrader Harry Shipton Garwin Clermont Frank Shipton Marion I. C. Jerdee Elsie Marie Bertha Frisbie Henry Frieden Elgin Alton Sanders Charles City Eva Mae Frigden Mabel Frieden

Clermont Drops 2-1 Defeat to Fayette on Home Diamond

Clermont fell 2 to 1 to Fayette in a Sunday home game. A shutout through six and a half innings gave way as Fayette scored in the seventh to tie and added a run in the eighth for the lead. Vernon Olson pitched strongly for Clermont. Next Sunday Clermont travels to West Union.

Clermont Fayette Vernon Olson West Union

Clermont School Closes With Diplomas At Commencement

High school graduation held Thursday May 28 as four teens received diplomas. Dr Moe of Luther College gave the address. Friday pupils received report cards and enjoyed a classmate picnic. Local residents listed include Vernon Olson on Thompson Bros farm near Gunder and visits by Jerry Halver of Chester. Numerous local names appear with travel, social, and community notes spanning Elgin Cedar Falls West Union Charles City and Brainard Minnesota fishing trips Memorial Day services and gatherings.

Moe Luther College

Clermont Luth Services Canceled for Pastor’s Convention

Clermont Luth church will not hold services next Sunday as the pastor attends the national convention of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Minneapolis this week. Highland Church Mission Society to meet in church parlors Thursday June 11 with hostesses Mrs Melvin Benson Mrs Selmer Holm Mrs Chris Gregerson and Mrs Josephine Fredericks and G Gunsten pastor.

Norwegian Lutheran Church Minneapolis Highland Church The Mission Society Melvin Benson Selmer Holm Chris Gregerson Josephine Frederlicks

Clermont Union Church Events and Memorial Day Visits

Cler mont Union Church announces worship at 7 30 p m with J J Snyder minister and Mrs Wm Nelson pianist. Ladies Guild to meet June 10 in Elgin. Memorial Day greetings include visits by Chas Sullivan family Nell Sheehy from Wells and Frank Pearson family. Congregants and relatives visited homes in Clermont Maynard Oelwein Des Moines May 28 1920s style notes.

Presbyterian Church J. J. Snyder Wm. Nelson Ladies’ Guild Elgin

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Clermont Township United States Beker Brookhart Chaney Dickinson Linville Manning Call Grimes Wilson Edson McBirnie Van Herring Utterback Whiting Mh John Lub la Crosse, Wis Albert Lubke Henry Thompson H. A Orval Sullivan El‘kader Ethan S. Olson Waiterloo Andine Vasby Jesse Olson Alma Johnson Waterloo Irene Horan Raymond Paulson Sarah Walker Joy Sires H. C. Olson Lloyd Corsepius Winton Ben Douglas Keystone Ladies’ Aid Society Louie Olson Wickham House H. L. Gordon Jean Oelwein Dan McGreevey Ey Park J. Taiverso Roland Viola Alma John Lubke la Crosse Wis Louis Schutte Paul Postville Crystal W. A. Peters Dennis Murphy St. Paul Minn Nellie Houlihan Mayme Mike Houlihan New Hampton Earl Sirpliss Lillian Anderson Katie Fitzgerald Hans J. Larson George V. Larson Kathryn Donald Clemens Ewald Lyngans Emmett Light Anna Andrew Gunderson Oscar Larson Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Priest Breckenridge Ed Collins Harry Rainey F. L. Shay Kenneth Gress Ray Farmer State Park Rita Rounds Alma Koland Des Moines G. Koland Miss Koland American Institute of Business Des Munes Stella Powers State College Penn Frank Madison Margaret James Powers Palmer Larson Clarence Ulstad Eagle Grove George Jorgenson Dnner Henry Vellersven Henry Larson Miss Smale Miss Miller Boley Stockport Denniston Nedemovich Clinton Ind Dysart Lenhart Mise Vasby Thompson Bros Gunder Jerry Halver Chester Ed Dugstad Parker Gress Crown Hill Mabel Knudson Hans Grether Iowa Norméa Frank Pringle Henry Follett Brainard, Minn Joe Simek Hazelton Independence Fred Clark L. L. Carr Carlton Peck Archie Rolfs Zon Bobby Wauthena Kansas E. C. Olson Herman Rolfs Dr. Scholl’s Dr. Scholl Lowe Brothers Company Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Coal Clermont Clermont Luth G. Gunsten Clermont Union Church Mrs. Chas. Sullivan J. S. Sullivan Nell Sheehy Wells, Minn Frank Pearson Minneapolis, Minn Clermont Memorial Day Walter Sullivan Mary Sullivan Tillie Swenson Gilbert Ostlie Henry Ostlie L. F. Gordon L. D. Hungerford Maynard A. J. Priest Elizabeth Sacred Heart Church Jean Gordon Lavanda Carr Iowa City Kay Germann Miss Germann Carr Devorah Princess Theatre House of Better Pictures Jane Withers Julia Ewing Red River Valley Belle Dayis George Brent and Dick Foran
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