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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
7
Mrs AcKoland announces the approaching marriage of her son Roland to Miss Daserry McDonald, detailing preparation for the ceremony and confirming family support for the nuptials.
Entertainment and meeting hosted by George Helschner andr for Rural Letter Carriers of Fayette County and their auxiliary at Helschner home on Tuesday evening. The event followed a picnic, business meeting, and social. Several local residents visited, hosted and traveled during the weekend and week.
Mrs Bess Blake entertained the Methodist W. and W. group at her home on Wednesday evening. Bev Worson participated in the program. New officers were installed with Bertha Easler as president and Bess Blake as vice president. Other roles included Florence Gutcher recording secretary and Mildred Moore treasurer. The meeting ended with song and prayer as refreshments were served.
Mrs Herbert Dummermuth, Legion Auxiliary poppy chair man, reports Clermont poppy sales raised 95.70 and thanks the public for cooperation. Local visits include Andine Vasby and Mrs LaNora Halvorson at Upper Iowa Fayette. Bob Blake and daughters from Des Moines visiting Mrs W R Blake. Craig Olson of Waterloo staying with grandparents Louie and Olivia Olson. Various neighbors hosted dinners and visits. John Powers of Postville, well known locally, died Thursday. services held Saturday and body shipped to Idaho. Esther Carlin vacationing from Villa Marie college Erie PA. DeWayne Johnson and Oran Shipton returned from Boys State in Des Moines. Irene Ostlie and Leo Ostlie spent weekend in Chicago. Floyd and Robin Buroden hosted at Ed Stry home. Ann Larson traveled to Wadena to visit Joyce Erickson. Tommy Pratt of West Union visiting Clarence Tatro home. Norman Reinertson of Waterloo visited relatives. Halph Schrader left for Denver for a reunion with Chicago friends. Gohrader children visiting grandparents in the meantime.
Evelyn Erickson wed L Willard Peterson in a June 10 ceremony at East Clermont Lutheran church. Attendants included Lillien Erickson and Dolores Erickson with ring bearer Johnny Dahl. Organist Verla Gunderson led the music. reception followed. The couple plans to live in Cincinnati with Peterson continuing civil engineering work.
Reading of a local sports brief confirms Fedder has joined Clermont area high school as coach at Monons School two years after taking a coaching position there. The report notes Fedder's prior role and current assignment.
Mr and Mrs Helmer Lyngaas entertained guests at a bridal rehearsal party on Saturday evening. Attendees included Thelma Lyngaas Albert Tinderholt Luther Forde Wayne Tinderholt R K Vanderbilt Wayne Tinsherman Victor Tinderholt Vernon Anderson Barbara Marlene Barbara Teigen Leona Lyngaas and others. A luncheon was served by Mrs Lyngaas.
Camp Fire Girls met last week at the park with roll call answering My Hobby. They sang the Camp Fire song and closed the session with the Wahelo cheer. A weiner roast followed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Stee announce the marriage of their daughter Anna M of Omaha to Glen Farrell of Omaha. The event took place Monday June 5 in Omaha.
Twenty five years ago a wedding united Elizabeth Houg to Orvee Swenson at the Houg home with Attendants Reva Swenson and Sylvan Hoag. Rev G Gunsten officiated. Wilma Miller returns from Iowa City operation. Alma Roland off to Coe College Cedar Rapids. New baby at Peter Helgerson home. Elizabeth Houg guest at a mock wedding shower. River flood threatening after nine years. Visitors Joseph and Mary Killerlain and Charles Kneeland family. Frigidaire installed, ice concerns eased. Lars Bilden visiting Chicago relatives. Gladys Amundson visiting aunt Ole Gisleson. Wm S Miller shipped cattle to Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman and Mrs Louise Meyer of Eldaker were supper guests in the Herold Bennett home. Mr and Mrs Arnold Stumme r visited the Elmer Spier home at Waterloo. Mrs Esther Kimball entertained Cedar Rapids friends on Monday.
Thelma Lyngaas wed Albert Tinderholt in a double ring ceremony at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. Nesset and Rev. Fiskerbeck officiating. The bridal party wore yellow orchid and aqua gowns and orchid bouquets, followed by a reception for 230. The couple will reside in Iowa City where he studies at the state university. she taught in Clermont schools. Out-of-town guests attended from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Fayette, Lake Mills, Decorah, and surrounding towns.
Sunday schedule lists communion at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 a m Luther League at 8 p m with new confirmands as guests. Absent Nesset family, alternate services set for Highland West Clermont and East Clermont with Norse pastor. Decorah Bible Camp at Luther College July 18 21 cost 8 dollars minus 2 refund to parish brotherhood. Notify Rev Baalson if attending. Vacation Bible School at Highland ends June 16 public program June 18 at 2 p m.
Clermont Methodist Church will begin Sunday service at 12 15 PM by congregational vote. The notice lists local residents and visitors, with mentions of weddings, stays, and illnesses, including a possible throat growth operation and a variety of moves and visits across Castalia Decorah Ossian West Union and Ames Des Moines.
A housewarming for Mrs. Joe Brady, formerly Janet Olson of Clermont, was held near Hawkeye on Wednesday. Women with pic nic baskets traveled to attend and a gift was presented. After thanks, a lunch and social time followed with many neighbors in attendance including Hazel Relerson, Gladys Nelson, Lillie Johnson, Helen Yauslin, Gladys Halverson, Alma Anderson and others from Hawkeye Sumner West Union.
A thanks to friends for cards flowers gifts and visits during a hospital stay and recovery at home. Mrs Walter Fritz expresses gratitude for the support and kindness received.
Minnie Kist, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Kist and a Clermont graduate, leaves Friday for Washington DC to work with the F B S and attend their part time school. Sid Washburn of Dubuque visits Mrs Mary Washburn. they visit the George Washburn family in Fountain Spring. Various families host and visit across Clermont and Davenport with moves planned for Dr J Droz to Wellman and neighbors sharing dinners and mass attendance.
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