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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

7

Hanson Meyer Wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Postville

In a Sunday afternoon ceremony at 12:30 at St. Pauls Lutheran church Postville Bernice Hanson daughter of Gilbert Hanson Clermont became the bride of Milo Meyer son of Mrs W C Meyer Postville Rev F R Ludwig officiated Attendants were Shirley Mae Meyer and Merlin Schroeder The bride wore blue silk crepe with copper tan accessories A dinner followed at the groom's home Mrs Meyer and Milo will reside with his mother in Postville He is employed in L L Hill store A postnuptial party and shower honored the couple in Turner Hall Postville

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Postville Bernice Hanson Gilbert Hanson Clermont Milo Meyer W. C. Meyer F. R. Ludwig Shirley Mae Meyer Merlin Schroeder Clarence Meyer Meyer Clermont High School Postville High School L. L. Hill Turner Hall

Convention of Decorah circuit a Success

Approximately a thousand attended the Decorah circuit convention held at East Clermont Lutheran church over the weekend. Officers were elected for the choral union and Young People Luther League, with a junior oratorical contest and a concert by the Clermont choirs marking the event. The gathering concluded with a silent tribute to Dr Carlo A Sperati and praise for his forty years of service amid strong spiritual and financial support.

Decorah East Clermont Lutheran — Church Martin Nelson Clermont Choral Union Marjorie Bakkum Carlo A. Sperati E. E. Ramsey Young People's Luther League Mr. Stone Big Canoe Michael Blockhus, Jr Elgin Ziplper East Carlos A. Sperati Anna Quanrad Sanness Carlo A. Sapaapi Dr. Sperati

Dibble-Kelley Miss Phyllis Dibble and Ronald Kelley Wed

Miss Phyllis Dibble daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Dibble Clermont and Ronald Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kelley Ames were married in Clermont Church of the Savior in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Charles Edwards Decorah The Rev and Mrs Edwards and relatives attended Afterward a reception at Corner Cupboard Cafe Guests included family friends and the bridal party The couple plan a home in Albia Iowa and will travel to New York World's Fair on an eastern honeymoon.

Phyllis Dibble E. H. Dibble Clermont Ronald Kelley Fred Kelley Ames Church of the Savior Charles Edwards Grace Episcopal Church Decorah Lovella Roger Sherman Cedar Rapids Lohengrin Dorothy Grieve Sheridan Wyo Amos Lovella Dibble Lillian Crowe Mae Crowe Zoe Smith Jack Dibble Rev Helen Jane Dibbie Clermont High School Iowa State College Deninison Kelley Coe College University of Iowa University of Minnesota Monro County C. Ave. East Albia Iowa

Tatro Reunion at Oelwein Sunday

The Tatro family reunion was held Sunday June 11 at the Oelwein park. Attendees included many Tatro relatives and friends from West Union Jesup and beyond. The Ossian Luther League will present a program Sunday evening at West Clermont Lutheran church. Dr L L Carr returned to Northwestern University for a 25th anniversary reunion and other residents moved or planned moves amid social visits and a bridge club gathering.

Tatro Qelwein Park Almer Lee Nelson Beverly Clarence Tatro Elaine West Union Roy McMartin Jesup Wm. McMartin California Charles Whiteford LeRoy Whiteford Fred Bacon Bob Ezra Cornish A. L. Spatcher Max. Cornish Randalia K. H. Adams Newton Charlotte Sherman Menoken N. D Wilmer Beuchle Donnan Dixie Lee Goodman Janesville Wis Darrel Breneman Epworth Ossian Luther League West Clermont D. R. Cottrell Tract H. A. Lubke R. V. Brandt N. H. Nelson Men's Bridge Club Mr. Cottrell

Nelson wins National Open after two playoff rounds

Philadelphia reports Byron Nelson Craig Wood and Denny Shute tied the 43rd National Open at 284. Shute fell in an 18 hole playoff, Nelson and Wood advanced to a second playoff Monday where Nelson defeated Wood to claim the title.

Philadelphia Soundphoto Byron Nelson Craig Wood Denny Shute Shute Nelson Wood

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blockhus Newlyweds

One hundred fifty relatives and friends honored Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blockhus at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening in West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors. The program featured piano and vocal solos, readings, and a talk by Rev. E. E. Ramsey. Refreshments followed gift viewing.

Arthur Blockhus West Clermont Lutheran Piano Salo Joyce Amundson Betty Follett Margaret Moon Elsie Marie Jerdee Phyllis Gress Anna Lolita Blake Irene Erickson Mary K. Guritz E. E. Ramsey

Priscilla Working Band Meets at Lutheran Church Parlors

Priscilla Working Band gathered Wednesday at Lutheran church parlors for its regular monthly meeting. Rev E E Ramsey led devotions and announced a 15 minute Bible study portion for next month to encourage home study. Program included Myrtle Bilden solo, reading The Christian Establishing a Home, by Anna Mae Anderson, and a vocal duet by Margaret Moen and Phyllis Gress. Hostesses for refreshments were Mrs S C Jerdex, Mrs N H Nelson, Andine Vasby, Mrs Andrew Nordhus, and Mrs J A Erickson.

Priscilla Lutheran Church E. E. Ramsey Myrtle Bilden Anna Mae Anderson Margaret Moen Phyllis Gress 5. C. Jerdex N. H. Nelson Andine Vasby Andrew Nordhus J. A. Erickson

Local Teacher Resigns from Cedar Rapids High School

Eleanor Schump, home economics and typing instructor at the local high school for four years, resigns per Dr. L. L. Carr president of the board of education. She will teach home economics next year at the senior high school in Cedar Rapids. Max Dean Snyder, who taught last year, leaves for Gleason NL consolidated schools. Under Snyder's direction the girls vocal groups achieved an enviable record.

Eleanor, Schump L. L. Carr Board of Education Cedar Rapids Max Dean Snyder Gleason Snyder

Band ConcertsThursday Evening in Clermont

The second band concert of the season will be held Thursday evening June 15 at o o’clock on the streets of Clermont. A town band has organized for weekly concerts and people may join. Millard Larson of West Union directs and rehearsals are Tuesdays at Johnson hall.

Clermont Millard Larson West Union Johnson Hall

Singing Church at Clermont Plans Sunday Services

Lutheran The Singing Church will hold Divine services at West Clermont at 9:30 a.m. and East Clermont at 11 a.m. on Sunday June 18, the second Sunday after Trinity, with Epistle Romans 1:18-25 and Gospel Luke 14:25-35. West Clermont Luther League meets 7:45 p.m. and East Clermont Sewing Society bazaar set for Friday June 23 at 8 p.m.

West Clermont East Clermont Luther League West

Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meets at Foley Home

The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H held a regular meeting at the home of Eileen and Leona Foley with sixteen members, two leaders, and one guest. Roll call topic was Why I like the study of operas. Members prepared for Rally Day and practiced opera recognition. Delegates Vernice Engle and Ruth Turner attend the Ames state 4-H convention. Next meeting will be at Vernice and Joycelyn Engle’s home.

Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Eileen Leona Foley Ann Nesbit Flower Girl Holland Charlotte Gordon Genevieve Nesbit Sacks Vernice Engle Ruth Turner Co. C. C Ames Rosina Oestman Lia- Villa Gordon Ora Gene Oestman Marjorie Noack Artene Amundson Helen Miller Joycelyn Engle Betty Jean Schlee Vinah Nelson Joan Welzer Eileen Foley Lola Gordon Vernice

Guernsey Cow Dixie Lee Sold to Campbell

A registered Guernsey cow named Dixie Lee 482228, owned by Peggy Joan Spencer of Clermont, was sold to Noel F. Campbell of Hawkeye. The sale is recorded with the American Guernsey Cattle Club in Peterborough, N. H.

Guernsey Peggy Joan Spencer Clermont Noel F. Campbell Hawkeye Peggy Dixie Lee American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H

Clermont Alumni Banquet Plans Incomplete But Soon Held

Officers of the Clermont Alumni association met Friday to arrange the annual banquet. No date fixed yet, planned for the latter part of this month. President Beulah Gunderson, Vice President Evelyn Olson, Secretary Margaret Wagner, and Treasurer James Brorby are coordinating the event.

Thd Clermont Alumni Association Beulah Gunderson Evelyn Olson Margaret Wagner James Brorby

Bride-Elect Honored With Kitchen Shower Today

Miss Lavanda Carr hosted a three course breakfast and kitchen shower at her home for Miss Maryun Halverson, the bride-elect of John P. Camp of West Union. Twenty eight guests attended as readings and songs accompanied a morning toast to the future bride.

Maryun Halverson John P. Camp West Union Lavanda Carr Anna Lolita Blake H. B. Greenley Mary K. Gurst Minnie Camp Frank Camp G. M. Berry H.P. Mars Martin Cooney H Herwig Lois. Curry Breck H. A. Lubke Lucille Phyllis Vazel Schrader Geneva Wells Andine Vasby

Clermont Calendar Announces Community Meetings and Socials

Clermont calendar lists June activities including W C O F business meeting at Clermont lodge ALF A M on June 15 and social events on 17 19 and 21. Des Moines trip by Mr and Mrs Fred Cline Mike Helgerson and daughter noted along with local scholarship winner Helen Appelman of Somers who graduates this year and is moving with family to Bonaparte.

Clermont Lodge ALF. & A.M Mission Society Fred Cline Mike Helgerson Des Moines Helen Appelman van Appelman Somers Tawa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Tir Appelman Bonaparte

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