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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

7

Clermont Alumni Banquet Honors 1938 Senior Class

The fourth Clermont Alumni Banquet at the Lutheran church parlors drew about seventy attendees. Kathryn Johnson offered the invocation as Grace Simek welcomed the senior class for the coming year. The program featured music by Lucian Appelman and solos by Elwina Belschner, with readings and speeches about the school’s development. Officers elected: President Beulah Gunderson, Vice President Evelyn Olson, Secretary Margaret Conner, Treasurer James Brorby.

Lutheran Church Kathryn Johnson Grace Simek Helen Gruver Lavanda Carr Lucille Lubke Mayme Burke Mae Carlin Roger Henderson Phyllis Dibble Clermont Elwina Belschner Luella Miller William Scheel Irene Erickson Lucian Appelman Beulah Gunderson Evelyn Olson Margaret Conner James Brorby Priscilla Working Band

Clermont Chapter of Eastern Stars Holds Meeting

The Clermont Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars met Tuesday evening, June 6, with Ruth Berg of West Union and Lavonne Simek of Clermont receiving degrees. Refreshments were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Follett and Mrs. William Starkey. Maryon Halverson had tonsil surgery at Postville hospital last Thursday.

Clermont Order of Eastern Stars Ruth Berg West Union La-Vonne Simek Walter Follett William Starkey Maryon Halverson Postville Hospital

Larrabee Mitchell Wedding in Iowa City

Janet Larrabee daughter of Mrs. Wm Larrabee of Iowa City married Lyman Lee Mitchell of Evanston at Trinity Episcopal Church Iowa City on Saturday June 11. The ceremony featured a single ring rite with Col. C. B. Robbins giving the bride. Attendants included maid of honor Helen Larrabee and matron of honor Mrs Innes Larrabee McAlvin. Bridesmaids wore yellow chiffon. best man was Dr. James Larrabee. Reception followed at the Iowa Memorial Union. The couple will live in Evanston after July 1, with Mrs Mitchell a social worker and Mr Mitchell a Chicago lawyer.

Janet Larrabee Wm. Larrabee Iowa City Lyman Lee Mitchell Evanston S1r J. Guy Mitchell Park Avs Cedar Rapids Trinity Episcopal Church Col. C. B. Robbins Chicago Richard E. McEvoy Helen Larrabee Sheridan Road Illinois Mitchell University of Iowa Ferry Hall Lake Forest Law College Chapman-Cutler Law Firm

June Activities of Legion Auxiliary in Pursuit of Peace

Andine Vasby Fidac chairman of Sheehan Unit states the American Legion Auxiliary marks June with special meetings programs pageants and garden parties to promote Fidac implementing inter allied veterans federation ideals of friendship and goodwill among nations across Auxiliary units nationwide.

American Legion Auxiliary Andine Vasby Fidac Sheehan Fidec Interallied Veterans Federation

W C O F Breakfast At Gerner's Cafe Sunday Morning

The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual breakfast at Gerner's Cafe on Sunday morning June 12 after a body communion at mass. Attendees included Rev. F. Leo O'Connell and several named members and guests. Andine Vasbey returned from Minneapolis after serving as a delegate to the General Women's Mission Federation. Mr. and Mrs. B A Lenhart and family left Friday for Secal City for summer school. Mrs. Lenhart and children planned to visit relatives in Zwingle.

Catholic Order of Foresters Gerner Andine Vasbey Minneapolis Minn General Women’s Mission Federation B. A. Lenhart Secal City Mr. Lenhart

Annals of Iowa radio dramatizations via WOT program

The Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary presents The Annals of Iowa, historical dramatizations aired on WOT at 3:30 p m on the second and fourth Wednesdays from Ames. The Auxiliary sponsors a statewide essay contest, What the Annals of Iowa Has Taught Me About the State, with prizes including round trip transportation to the Iowa State Fair and two days’ hospitality.

Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Iowa State College Ames WOT Iowa Territorial Centennial Committee Annals of Iowa Iowa Department of the American Legion, Auxiliary Annals of Towa State Fair Commission

Rosary Society Meeting At St Peter’s Church

The Rosary Society of St Peter's Church met Thursday afternoon June 9 at the Quinn home with Anna Kelly Margaret Elizabeth and Nellie Quinn as hostesses. Mae Carlin led the study on Orders of Sisters in the Archdiocese. Twenty six members and two guests attended. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

The Rosary Society of St. Peter's Chhurch Quinn Anna Kelly Margaret Elizabeth Nellie Quinn Mae Carlin

Stevens Rounds couple united in marriage at De Witt

Ruth Eleanor Stevens daughter of Irene Stevens and George Louis Rounds son of George Rounds of Clermont were married on Sunday June 5 at De Witt. They will reside in Waterloo where Rounds works for the Waterloo Adjustment Co.

Ruth Eleanor Stevens Irene Stevens Montrose Terrace Dubucue George Louis Rounds George Rounds Clermont de Witt Waterloo Rounds Waterloo Adjustment Co

Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Fayette County Iowa

The District Court of Fayette County Iowa will hear on July 5 1938 an instrument claimed as the last will of James H Horan deceased for probate at West Union Iowa Dated June 3 1938 Philip K Meskel Clerk Ruby Boyle Deputy notices to all whom it may concern

Fayette County James H. Horan Said County District Court For West Union Iowa

Dust Storm Near Clermont Seen From Miles Away

A Lubbock Texas clipping describes a remarkable dust storm that swept toward Clermont. The country is level, the storm was visible for miles, arriving in two minutes and darkening the sky for five minutes, then clearing again after two more minutes. The cloud was so high that residents could not breathe.

Keith Smith Lubbock Texas R.A. Smith Clermont

Farewell Picnic For Elizabeth Priest Held By Women’s Club

The Business and Professional Women's club hosted a farewell potluck at the city park on Saturday evening June 11 in honor of Elizabeth Priest. The group presented a gift as a keepsake. Miss Priest departed Monday afternoon for Masonville where she has found employment.

Business and Professional Women’s Club City Park Elizabeth Priest Miss Priest Masonville

Shower Held For Mr and Mrs Roger Pearson at Turner Hall

A shower in honor of Mr and Mrs Roger Pearson was held at Turner Hall in Postville on Wednesday evening June 8. Attending were Mr and Mrs J M Brorby and Dorothy, Mrs Marguerite Rogers, Rita Rounds, Mrs Hazel Schrader and Elizabeth Priest.

Roger Pearson Turner Hall Postville J. M. Brorby Dorothy Marguerite Rogers Rita Rounds Hazel Schrader Elizabeth Priest

Church Bazaar At East Clermont Church

The East Clermont Sewing Society sponsors a bazaar and lunch Wednesday evening June 22 at 8 o clock at the East Clermont church. Everyone welcome. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lubke and Lucille spent Sunday in Waterloo. Mrs. Stella Powers of Lewisburg Pa visited in the A. J. Priest home and with friends from Thursday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ash are parents of a daughter born Saturday June 11. They live on the Clermont West Union road. Elmer V. Swanson and daughters Marilyn and Janet of Wilton Junction visited Mrs. Bess Tschantz Tuesday. Lucille Lubke returned Saturday from Minneapolis where she visited sister Phyllis. Phyllis will go to Denver for several weeks before returning home.

H. A. Lubke Lucille Waterloo Stella Powers Lewisburg A. J. Priest Alfred Ash Ash Clermont-West Union Road Elmer V. Swanson Marilyn Janet Wilton Junction Wilton Junction, Were Visitors In the Mrs. Bess Tschantz Lucille Lubke Minneapolis Minn Phyllis Denver Colo Charles Pearson Valeria Hazel Johnson Art Stec Austin Merton Perry Hazel Schrader Engelhart Decorah George Rounds Danny Sioux City Bob Burling Festville Lolita Blake Clermont Iowa City University Cornelius Olson Agnes Crowe Elizabeth Anderson Pt. Pierce Florida Eva Eaton Anderson L. E. Corsepius F. A. Barker Elm Cemetery Hill West Union Anton Kohls B. W Frank Leehy Joseph John Nellie Sheehy Tom Sullivan Iroquois Bert Waters Waukon James J. Regan Charles Regan Roger Henderson Amarette Laird Cline Betty Roberts Delwe Junior Roberts California Stanley Roberts Benton Gruver Junior

Weekend Visits Span Several Iowa Towns

Mr and Mrs Ed Burt hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Leonard Larson. Loretta Rafferty visiting Cedar Falls summer school spent weekend with her mother Mrs Ella Rafferty. Mr and Mrs Charles Burke and Cedar Rapids visit the George Rounds and Dan Burke homes Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Wells of Altoona Pa arrived Saturday for a ten day stay with Mrs Josephine Wells and family. They will drive to Clinton to visit John Wells during their stay.

Ed Burt Leonard Larson Loretta Rafferty Cedar Falls Ella Rafferty Charles Burke Cedar Rapids George Rounds Dan Burke Ralph Wells Altoona Josephine Wells Josephine Well Clinton John Wells

Legion Auxiliary Met At Home Of Mrs Vasby

Legion Auxiliary unit met at the home of Mrs Otto Vasby Thursday afternoon with Andine Vasby and Mrs G H Hackmann assisting. President reported poppy sale receipts of 49.30 and thanked helpers. Delegates and alternates were chosen for county and department meetings. officers were elected.committee reports noted vase sent to a sick member and thirteen pounds of carpet rags sent to department HQ. A review of France was given and refreshments served.

Knoxville Waterloo J. C. Halverson Wm. J. Nelson Wm. J Fidac France Frank G. Carpenter Norma Vasby

Sewell-Chase Marriage at Little Brown Church

Mildred Sewell of Fayette and John Chase Jr. of Clermont wed at the Little Brown Church with attendants Laura Hutchinson and Sewell Timm. The bride, Fayette High School 1938 graduate, and groom, 1937 graduate, plan residence in Clermont where Chase will enter the restaurant business. The issue notes local movements, a Clermont calendar item, and community notices including visits, a fall at a library, and a land purchase on Elm Street near cemetery hill.

Mildred Sewell C. F. Seewell Fayette John Chase Clermont Kent Little Brown Church Laura Hutchinson Sewell Timm Fayette High School Chase

Singing Church divine services in Norwegian at East church

The Clermont Luth. Church announces divine services in Norwegian at East church at 10 30 a m and at Highland church at 10 45 a m Sunday school at East church at 9 30 a m Please note change of time at East church E E Ramsey pastor

East Church Highland Church

Clermont Union Church Worship and Choir Rehearsal

Snyder minister Mrs Nelson pianist Mrs L H Appelman directs. Church worship at 730 p m with choir rehearsal at 830 p m.

West Clermont Luther League to present Sunday program

The West Clermont Luther League schedules a Sunday evening program on June 19 featuring Song Society scripture reading and prayer. Rev E E Ramsey secretary report and topics will be introduced by Oscar Johnson and Phyllis Gross with readings by June Rose Larson. A baritone solo and remarks are planned.

West Clermont Luther League Song Society E. E. Ramsey Oscar Johnson Phyllis Gross Harry Stolle, Jr

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