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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

7

Fidac Month Emphasized By American Legion Auxiliary

Fidac month will feature programs across Auxiliary Units highlighting friendship and understanding among nations. Mrs. R. V. Brandt notes Fidac aims to strengthen international ties for lasting peace with plays pageants and garden parties illustrating allied nations' wartime cooperation. Mrs. Oscar W. Hahn calls for constructive, peaceful progress abroad and at home, condemning propaganda and promoting education to friendship. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Junker and children visited Glidden. Junker returned Sunday while Mrs. Junker stayed longer.

American Legion Auxiliary R. V. Brandt Fidac Interallied Veterans’ Federation Oscar W. Hahn America Fidae Gordon Junker Glidden

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports Poppy Sales and Officers

The Sheehan Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Andine Vasby’s home on Tuesday evening June 8. 460 poppies were sold, raising 44.60. A speaker on Highway Safety at the school was sponsored. Four dresses were approved for the Des Moines supply shop. New officers included Louie Olson president and W. J. Nelson vice president. Fidac program featured papers on Greece and an article on Fidac. Refreshments followed.

Sheehan American Legion Auxiliary Andine Vasby Roy Swenson Christine Rypestol Goetsch Des Moines Louie Olson W. J. Nelson Margaret Sheehy Martin Nelson Dan Burke L. M. Crowe M. Loftsgard van Appelman Fred Cline Gilbert Anderson H. B. Greenley Greece Carr Brandt Bernard Agner

Union Guild Meets At Clermont Church July Picnic Planned

The Clermont Union church Guild met at Mrs. Dan Carpenter’s home on Wednesday afternoon June 9 with Mrs. W. C. Calahan assisting. Seventeen members responded to roll call and sixteen guests attended. The group voted to invite Ladies' Aid Societies from Elgin and Illyria churches for a park picnic on July 14. Committees were named for chairs HalverSon and Ruth Olson, tables Brandt and Carr, and refreshments Jay White and Peck. Rev. Snyder spoke on Church History. Collection totaled $4.28.

Clermont Union Church Guild Dan Carpenter W. C. Calahan Park Halverson Ruth Olson Brandt Carr Jay White Peck Snyder

Mrs. Lee Candee Dies at 35 in Calmar

Mrs. Lee Candee 35 of Calmar died Thursday morning June 8 at Decorah hospital leaving an infant son in good health. Survived by husband and a three year old daughter. The Candees moved from Union two years ago where Mr Candee worked for Central States Power and Light, now running a store at Calmar. Funeral held Saturday from the Calmar home and Presbyterian church at Postville.

Lee Candee Calmar Decorah

Clermont Calendar notes and regional visits

Clermont Calendar for June lists a Mission Society meeting of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters and social notes including Hazel Schrader and son at an Engelhart family reunion at Decorsh Park. Delegates Marjorie Olson and others attend Rainbow Girls assembly in Des Moines while Mr and Mrs Jack Mullery visit from Minneapolis. Mrs Stella Powers visits from Lewisburg and Frank Powers travel from Wisconsin with James Powers from Madison. An ad offers a player piano and rolls for 39.00, with viewing details at Mrs Ray Stengler Route 6 Box 410 Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Hazel Schrader Louis Engelhart Decorsh Park Marjorie Olson Des Moines Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly West Union Jack Mullery Minneapolis Minn Thos. Cummings Frank Owens Stella Powers Lewisburg Clermont Frank Powers Wisconsin James Powers Madison Wis Ray Stengler Box Milwaukee

Dorothy Henderson Mogle wed at Sioux City

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Henderson and William Mogle occurred Saturday afternoon June 12 at four o'clock in Sioux City with a small ceremony at the Methodist church. The bride, youngest Henderson daughter, wore a tan suit and carried talisman roses. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moyle of Hibbing, Minn, has a Master’s from Iowa City and has coached athletics in Eldora. They will reside in LeMars for the summer where Mogle is recreation director.

Dorothy Henderson William Mogle Sioux City B. 0. Henderson J. F. Dempster Lumbleson Methodist Church Mogle B. C. Henderson Castalia Clermont High School Iowa Rinte-Denchewn Allege Eldora James Moyle Hibbings LeMars Mr. Mogle

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Lillian Anderson in Minneapolis

Mrs W E Sirpless hosted a June 4 shower in Minneapolis for cousin Lillian Anderson bride-to-be of A J Lindberg. Fourteen guests attended a luncheon and bridge with scores led by Mrs Muhlhaenthaler first, Mrs Larson second, and Mrs Wold third.

W. E. Sirpless Minneapolis Minn Lillian Anderson A. J. Lindberg Fred Muhhlenthaler St. Paul Perry Larson Alao St Paul E. K. Wold Jo. Mattison Ed Gulsvig L. E. Lenvich A. W. Anderson P. E. Peterson Lee Nelson Robert Stranglin George Christopherson Jean Peterson Frank Roebuck Robert Gustafson Hopkins, Minn

Alumni Banquet for 1937 Class at Clermont Lutheran

The second annual Alumni banquet was held at Clermont Lutheran church parlors on Wednesday evening, June 9. Guests included the Senior Class of 1937 and Supt. Lenhart and wife. A two course dinner was served by the Business and Professional Women's club with floral decorations. A short program featured Andine Vasby as toastmistress, readings by Margaret Conner and Lolita Blake, talks by Walter Follett and Supt. Lenhart, and a group sing led by Maryon Salverson. A brief business session followed and officers elected: Mrs. Len Simek president, Mrs. Richard L. Olson vice-president, James Brophy secretary, Euelah Gunderson treasurer. The association voted to raise plate prices by 10 cents next year to cover expenses. Retiring officers were Mrs. Franz Appelman president, Elizabeth Sullivan vice-president, Mrs. Marguerite Rogers secretary, and Agnes Bilden treasurer.

Clermont Lutheran Church Lenhart Business and Professional Women's Club Andine Vasby Margaret Conner Lolita Blake Walter Follett Supt Maryon Salverson Len Simek Richard L. Olson James Brophy Euelah Gunderson Franz Appelman Elizabeth Sullivan Marguerite Rogers Agnes Bilden

Rev Gunsten to Leave Clermont Parish

Reverend G Gunsten resigns after sixteen years as Clermont parish pastor. His request to finish by September 1 was granted after meetings of the three congregations on June 9 and 19. A committee chaired by J A Erickson and secretary Martin Nelson began finding his successor. Visitors at Mrs Bertha Frisbie's home included Dr O G Glesne, N E Glesne, Gladys of Elkader, and Edwin Olson of Maynard.

G. Gunsten Clermont G. Gunston Gunaten J. A. Erickson Martin Nelson Bertha Frisbie O. G. Glesne Sioux Rapids N. E. Glesne Gladys Elkader Edwin Olson May- Nard

Box in the Ground at Poor Bank Dorchester Mass

Three Dorchester boys found a metal box containing 540 silver half dollars in a vacant lot. Police took the money. crowds dug the lot for treasure. John Slavin claimed the chest in court, saying he buried $270 during a bank scare. The judge ordered return to him with $10 rewards for three buyers.

Dorchester Mass John Slavin Slavin

His Car Will Never Stall Again

In Thurston Maryland L I Gregg stalled in mud and after racing his engine sank deeper. Passersby tried to help but failed. Frustrated, Gregg left, returned with a purchase, then blew the car to bits with dynamite. Residents heard an explosion as the car shattered across the countryside.

Thurston L. I. Gregg Gregg

Cline Improves Ford Garage Office and Service Room

Cline redecorates the combined office showroom and adds a new service room at the Ford garage. The office is painted moss green with matching trim while the service area adopts aluminum tones. The upgraded room houses modern machinery to speed and improve work.

Cline McCline

Farewell Party for Ben Douglas at Johnson's Hall

Businessmen hosted a farewell party for Ben Douglas on Monday at Johnson's hall. Douglas moves his merchandise to Hudson to continue in the merchandising business. Cards were played and a Dutch lunch was served late.

Ben Douglas Johnson’s Hall Mr. Douglas Hudson

Clermont Guth Divine Services Announced

Clermont Guth Lutheran Church shows Sunday morning services at 10 30 and East Church Luther League Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Visitors are welcome. Pastor G Gunsten invites worshipers.

Highland Church East Church Luther League

Prairie du Chien Visit and Iowa City Study Plans

Clermont Union Church visitors included Mr. and Mrs. L. HW Appelman at the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Anna Lolita Blake registered for summer term at Iowa State University to study radio broadcasting and Milton's Paradise Lost. Andine Vashy and several Auxiliary members attended the county meeting in Wadena on Wednesday June 9. Other attendees included Mrs. Louie Olson, Mrs. Van Arpelman, Mrs. E. L. Crowe, and Mrs. L. M. Crowe.

Stanton Halverson Dorf Halverson Leslie Wede Jane Henderson Cedar Falls Lavonne Brockmeyer West Union W. C. Calahan E. L. Crowe Anna Mary McGregor Jones Arthur Meckelson Carl Tupper Waucoma Dannie Rounds Gladys Glesne Elkader Carlton Peck Thelma Christianson A. R. Rolls Wauthena Kansas Richard L. Olson Howard Allen Ostrander Minn Jean Gordon Des Moines Susan Gordon Carol Allbee W. C. Follett Farm Lloyd Corsepius R. Wagner Austin Mian Edmund Dugstad W. R. Blake St. Patrick Ireland L. HW. Appelman Villa Louis Prairie du Chien Wis Anna Lolita Blake Iowa City The State University Milton Andine Vashy W. J. Nelson Margaret Shevhy Walter Follett Fred Cline American Legion Auxiliary Wadena Louie Olson van Arpelman L. M. Crowe

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