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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

7

Woodland Club Meets Halvorson Grimes Wedding Saturday

The Woodland Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon June 12 with sixteen members present. A family picnic was set for July 1 at Waukon park. Mrs LaNora Halvorson of Clermont and George Grimes of West Union were married Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Church in West Union, performed by Rev Ukena.

Woodland Club Halvorson-Grimes Woodland Study Club Wm. Burrow Waukon Park Richard Griebenow Jack Dibble Plower Arrangement Frank Hogan George W. Larson Kathinka Larson Marian ‘Kirkentue Bonnie Swenson LaNora Halvorson Clermont George Bun) Grimes West Union Presbyterian Church Ukena

Service TM Slaves for Service Follows June 6 Departure

Ralph Kneeland, a U S Army volunteer, left June 6 for Des Moines for his physical with no permanent address yet. His parents escorted him to Delwell. Barbara Appelman, bride elect, was honored at a morning shower hosted by Mrs. I C Jerdee and Mrs. Fred Cline at Mrs. Jerdee’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burt joined Leonard Larson’s home for dinner in honor of their grandson James Larson’s confirmation. Whit Nelson family Ruth Hitch Jr and Mrs L D Hitch West Union and others spent the weekend at a Harpers Ferry cabin. A birthday dinner honored Yaulsin Carolyn Leslie and L D Hitch. A farewell picnic at West Union fairgrounds for Chaplain and Mrs Richard Trapp, departing July 25 for three years in England. East and West Clermont Lutheran parish members gathered at Clermont city park for a picnic dinner in honor of Rev E E Ramsay, now with Lutheran Welfare in Oregon.

Ralph Kneeland Des Moines Clem’ Kneeland Delwell I. C. Jerdee Fred Cline West Union Fairgrounds Richard Trapp England Harold Landsgard Thos. E. Howard Elgin DeKalb Ill Robert Howard C. E. Heiser H. A. ‘Lubke Mason City Harry Gunderson L. M. Hovland Groth Spilville Charles Wenger Wayne Gilson Byron John Yauslin Elkader Fairgrounds Gene Waters Julie David Waterloo Kenneth Anderson Lloyd Meier Arthur Wilken Strawberry Point Kathy Bob Mott Howard Boyle Grace Barker Paulmeri Memorial Hospital Eddie Lyle Kenton Krueger Abe Habeger Selmer Erickson Edwin Krueger Harry Johnson Patti Vern Pratt West Union Clarence Tatro Carlin Quinn Helen Burger Becky Larson Caroline Vig Chicago Harold Bennett Carl Torkelson Doyle Bennett Oelwein Clermont Decorah Olayus Holm Lyle Gunderson Lake Okaboji Felco Bob Okey Seattle Wash Sandra Olson Robert Cline Karen Olson Howard Kluss Monona M. H. Moore JoAnn Iowa City The State University Nellie Carpenter Aaron Howard Sumner Walter Kohls K. C. Hall Dyersville Gus Kohls Walter Gus Bert Lyngans Riverside Park Albert Tinderholt Clifford Osmundson Conflie Postville Wayne Timmerman Castalia Kermit Vanderbilt Karen Minneapolis Leomer Schweinerus Glen Nygaard Pauline Ewald Lyngaas Ronnie Vernon Anderson Barbara Marlene Lorrimar Petratz Danny Beth Jean Michelson Martin Dak Karl Miller Walter Follett Bill Andres Eddie Waters Craig Millard Nelson, Jr Robert Nace Eugene Robison Debbie Gerald Fortsch Michael Helen Becker Fortsch Evansdale Keith Thoma Gordon Hoopman A. G. Anderson Bow String Lake Minn Ames Olson Orville Berg Daisy Stry

Calendar of local meetings and activities

Monday June 25 firemen meeting. Red Cross swimming at Fayette June 27. Town Ladies Aid Riverside Social Club June 27. Red Cross swimming at Fayette June 28. Grand Meadow Study Club June 29.

Red Cross Fayette Town Ladies Aid Riverside Sociel Club Grand Meadow

Birthday Girl Faye Ann Finnigan Born at Postville Hospital

Mrs. and Mr. Michael Finnigan welcomed a daughter weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces born Monday June 11 at Postville hospital. The baby was named Faye Ann. Relatives visiting and trips described include Harold Landsgard and Elgin family weekend in DeKalb for centennial, and numerous local family visits and reunions in the area.

Michael Finnigan Post~ville Hospital Faye ‘Ann

Joann Swenson Engaged to Paul Wayne Humphrey

Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson announce the engagement of their daughter Joann Carolyn to Paul Wayne Humphrey son of Mr and Mrs Howard Humphrey of Waterbury Neb Miss Swenson is a 1954 graduate of Clermont High School and works for Alla makee Clayton Electric Co op at Postville Humphrey will receive a bachelor of science degree and a commission as second lieutenant at graduation from Iowa State College Ames on July 18 No wedding date set

Roy Swenson Joann Carolyn Paul Wayne Humphrey Howard Humphrey Waterbury Miss Swenson Clermont High School Allamakee-Clayton Electric Co-op Postville Humphrey Iowa State College Ames

Crowe family and friends visit across Iowa in June

Mrs Lorranne Crowe drove to Cedar Falls to fetch Cathryn after Girls State at State Teachers College. Waterloo visitors included Mrs Jesse Hoover. The group traveled to Clinton to visit Irene Crowe, meeting Richard Crowe and family from Bloomington. Various relatives hosted picnics and dinners in Decorah, Elgin, Mason City, and Decorah areas.

Lorranne Crowe Cedar Falls Cathryn Girls State State Teachers College Waterloo Jesse Hoover Crowe Richard Crowe Otto Christenson Clinton

Bible School at East Clermont Lutheran Church

E C Bible School held at East Clermont Lutheran Church from May 28 to June 8 with sessions 8 30 am to 2 30 pm. Total enrollment 58 across four departments kindergarten primary junior, intermediate and senior confirmands with varied topics and teachers.

East Clermont Lutheran Church Jesus Home Jerry ‘Baird Wm. Bacon Sandra Olson Almer Amundson Exodus Glory of God Hilder Bilden

Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal Service Schedule

The Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcop al lists Rev Paul A Clark Vicar. Evening Prayer on first Sunday at 7 30 p m. Second Sunday 7 30 p m. Evening Prayer. Third Sunday 9 45 a m. Morning Prayer. Fourth Sunday 9 45 a m. Holy Communion. Fifth Sunday 8 45 a m. Morning Prayer.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Paul A. Clark

Gospel Message Radio Chapel Services Schedule

The Gospel Message Radio Chapel announces morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m led by Pastor Lester Lease. The notice highlights regular weekly gatherings and spiritual focus of the chapel.

the Gospel Message Radio Chapel Lester Lease

St Peters Church Mass Times and Confessions

Rev Fr Robert Cooney serves St. Peter s Church with Sunday Masses at 7 00 and 9 00 a m Weekday Mass daily at 7 00 a m except Saturday 7 30 a m Confessions Saturday evening at 8 00 and before 7 00 a m on Sunday.

Robert Cooney

Sunday Worship Times at Clermont Parishes

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists divine worship at West Clermont at 10 00 and East Clermont at 8 30 on Sundays. The notice also records several social visits and family gatherings across area homes including Des Moines Evansdale Bow String Lake and Eagle Grove with mentions of local residents and guests.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont East Clermont

Goetsch Easler Wedding at Cresco Church

Vera Goetsch daughter of Cresco residents and Robert Eugene Easler son of Clermont residents were married in a double ring ceremony at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church Cresco. Officiating was Rev Edward A Schaller. The couple plans a Minnesota honeymoon and will reside in Waterloo after teaching and college assignments.

Vera (Marie Goetsch William F. Goetsch Cresco Robert Eugene Easler Elmer Easler Clermont Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church Edward A. Schaller Patti Eckerman Fred H. Richle, Jr William Mona Gaetsch Mona Goetsch Vivian Easler Debra Dart Waterloo Robert Dart L. J. Christopherson Lawrence Goetsch Gerald Stevens Lime

Birthday Bridge Party Honors Mrs Ruth Olson

Mrs Franz Appelman entertained the ladies bridge club at dinner Monday honoring Mrs Ruth Olson on her birthday. Guests included Mrs Robert Steele of Dubuque and Esther Carlin. Denise and Sandra Pratt of West Union were guests of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatro.

Franz Appelman Ladies’ Bridge Club Ruth Olson Robert Steele Dubuque Esther Carlin Denise and Sandra Pratt West Union Clarence Tatro

271 Register For SUI Band

Two hundred seventy-one high school musicians from seven states have signed up for the band orchestra and twirling division of the All State Music Camp at the State University of Iowa on June 17. JoAnn Moore of Clermont is among those registered to attend the camp.

Iowa

Cradle Roll Party At E. C. Church

The annual cradle roll party at East Clermont church on Tuesday June 12 featured a program themed The Creation with hymn Thy Little Ones Dear Lord are We devotion by Randine Hanson a film The Creation a vocal duet Carol Gunderson and Sandra Bil and a reading of enrolled babies. Five year olds graduated cradle roll. attendees included Bobbie Kittelson Paul Miene family and several Clermont area families. The state Catholic Order of Foresters convention was held at Fort Dodge with Dale Schultz a St Peters Court Clermont delegate.

East Clermont Randine Hanson Carol Gunderson Sandra Bilden Norris Reierson Jane Bilden Keith Larson Marcia Lyngaas Judy Olson JoAnn Olson Roxanne Brandt David Meyer Enoch Hanson Cornell Baker Erling Bilden LaVerne Larson James Anderson Bobbie Kittelson Charles City Paul Miene Postville G. C. Anderson Clarence Kittelson Patty Horan Melvin ‘Weigel Oelwein Larry Horan Frank Order of Foresters Fort Dodge Dale Schultz St. Peter's Court Clermont Robert Steele Robin Dubuque Anne Pat Steele Bess Blake D. J. Schmelzer West Union C. M. Kneeland Roger Brinck Rochester Minn Kathinka Larson Allan Howard Johnson Mankato

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