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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

7

Festival Sunday at St Peter's Clermont Nears Annual Event

St Peter's church Clermont will host its annual festival next Sunday June 27 featuring a roast beef dinner served by the aid at Hoon. Afternoon and evening games rides and prizes drawings in the evening. Dinner committee chair is Mrs George Larzon with Mae Crowe Mrs James Triem Mrs Wilbur Thornton and Mrs Melvin Martin on the general committee Father Cooney pastor invites all to spend the day at Clermont.

St. Peter's Clermont Hoon George Larzon Mae Crowe James Triem Wilbur Thornton Melvin Martin Father Cooney

Two Clermont weddings and local notices in 25 Years Ago item

Miss Myrtle Wagner married Hillary L. Gordon at New Hampton by Rev. J. J. Hehir. Clermont bell team lost to U. S. A. on campus. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller at West Union hospital. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. M Yenney of Elgin, formerly Florence Johnson. Elmer Olson to move to Phelps Wisconsin. Charles Anderson bought 40 acre farm north of Clermont from Marcus Burden. V L Zuercher closed hardware business and moved to Waterloo. Anna Brorby home from Chicago after Deaconess Hospital operation. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Laird Cline hosted at Waukon. Dennis Griebenow visiting grandmother Mary Griebenow at Castalia. Clarice Dugstad visiting Anna Stee and Gilbert and Henry Hansons. Mrs. Emma Schave of Waukon visiting A. O. Anderson.

Clermont New Hampton Myrtle Wagner Hillary L. Gordon J. J. Hehir Clermont Bell George ‘W. Miller West Union Hospital Waterloo Anna Brorby Chicago Deaconess Hospital Fred Cline Laird Cline Clarence Grover Waukon Dennis Griebenow Mary Griebenow Castalia Clarice Dugstad Anna Stee Gilbert Hanson Cresco Henry Hanson Madison S. D A. Q O. Anderson Emma Schave A. O. Anderson Pateae

Cline Presents New 1949 Ford Models At Showroom

Fred T. Cline Motor Co drew a large crowd for the first showing of the 1949 Ford on Friday. Hundreds registered and many joined the waiting list as Ford introduced an entirely redesigned body and fender line with engine improvements. The new showroom opened as the ramp was completed.

Fred T. Cline Motor Co Cline

Lutheran Church Calendar and Events Summary

Lutheran Church notices announce services at West Clermont 9:30 a.m. and East Clermont 11:00 a.m. on Sunday June 27, with Luther League at Almer Amundson home at 8 p.m. Rehearsals set for West Clermont Wednesday at 8 p.m. and East Clermont Tuesday June 28 at 8 p.m. Confirmands meet Saturday June 26 at Highland at 10:00 a.m. Junior and senior classes open to youths reaching 13 this year. East Clermont Societies gather Friday July 2 at 2 p.m. Hostesses listed with program chair Mrs. Hilder Bilden.

West Clermont East Clermont Norse Luther League Almer Amundson Weat

Engagement Announced for Nadean Forde and Aldean Trude

Mr and Mrs Frank Whalen of Waukon announce the engagement of their daughter Nadean Phyllis Forde to Aldean Sylvester Trude of Clermont. Forde is an operator with Bell Telephone Co of Waukon. Aldean, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Trude, has attended Loras College in Dubuque for three years. Other local notes report travels, visits, a piano sale in Clermont, a shower for Dorothy Ehler, and various family gatherings across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and New York.

Frank Whalen Waukon Nadean Phyllis Forde Aldean Sylvester Trude Clermont Miss Forde Bell Telephone Co Aldean Elmer Trudo Loras College Dubuque

Clermont Calendar notes and social updates

Community calendar items list meetings for firemen B P Women and Ladies Aid Society. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Simon Moses at Monona and meals at Vern Brandt and Nels Gilbert homes. Library meeting announced for Friday June 26 at 4 pm. Camp Fire Girls hosted by Ellen Knevland. summer plans include a picnic. Attendees include Ruth Krueger Marian Probert Shirley Boleyn and Rev G P Schroeder at the Iowa Baptist young people's convention in George.

Simon Moses Monona Vern Brandt Milo Meyer Carol Postville Nels’ Gilbert Mr. Gilbert Berg I. J. Haugland Crosby N. D Dean Smith Burs Oak Richard Gulsvig Waterloo Gulsvig John ©. Larson Larsons Conrad Arness Decorah Ruth Krueger Marian Probert Shirley Boleyn Rev G. P. Schroeder Iowa Baptist Young People's Convention George

Mission Society 2 Percent Met in Church Parlors

The West Clermont Mission Society met in church parlors on Wednesday June 16 with hostesses listed. Activities included devotions, a te a invitation for June 23 at First Lutheran Decorah for Lutheran Welfare, a $10 donation decision, and a stand sponsored at Daily Days with Priscillas. Programs featured songs scripture lessons and a convention report. Several social visits and anniversary celebrations followed, with attendees from Ossian Manchester Cedar Rapids and Castalia communities.

West Clermont Decorah Priscillas Louis A. Olson Olson Ardis’ Olson Lydia Thorson Norene Amundson Minneapolis L. M. Hovland Society Hans ‘Larson Isabel Nelson Olavus Berentson Ole Amundson Harold Halverson Albert Halverson Albert Christianson

Entertains at Bridge Luncheon in Waukon

Mrs. Robert Steele hosted a one o'clock luncheon and bridge at her Waukon home on Wednesday. Guests included Joyce Appelman Bess Blake Frances Cline Clara Belschner Mildred Moore Ruth Olson Lorraine Crowe and E H Estey of West Union. Prizes went to Joyce Appelman Mildred Moore and Mrs Estey.

Mra Robert Steele Waukon Joyce Appelman Bess Blake Frances Cline Clara Belschner Mildred Moore Ruth Olson Lorraine Crowe E. H. Estey West Union Estey

Clermont Club supper serves thirty eight at meeting

Thirty eight members were served at the Clermont Commercial Club supper Monday evening at the Clermont cafe. The business meeting followed at the Legion hall. A committee was appointed to explore band concerts this summer and Dairy Days were discussed with several committees named.

Commercial Club Clermont Cafe Legion Hall

Picnic at Clermont Park Hosts and Guests Do Lunch

Mr and Mrs Ralph Schrader hosted relatives at a Clermont park picnic Sunday. Attending were Carl Voelz Lou Engelhart Clarice Dugstad Bernard Schrader and Louie Schrader. Dr and Mrs R V Brandt were unable to attend but joined later for supper and Kathrynn Schrader visit.

Ralph Schrader Clermont Park Carl Voelz Lou Engelhart Luana Clarice Dugstad Bernard Louie Schrader R. V. Brandt Strawberry Point Schrader Kathryn Schrader

Farmers Savings Bank Customer Testimonial

A patron praises Farmers Savings Bank for taking time to talk and help with problems. The customer says staff show genuine interest and the bank’s guidance helps them prosper, creating a mutually profitable relationship.

Farmers Savings Bank Mie

Welcome New Resident Mrs Gordon Hoopman Hosts Desert Bridge

On Tuesday evening a desert bridge gathering welcomed new resident Mrs Gordon Hoopman who praised Mrs Elmer Easler recently moved from Cresco. Attending were Mesdames Crowe Olson Larson Blake Lubke Cline Moore Dummermuth Nelson Jerdee Appelman Belschner Baechler and Moen. Mrs Heapman assisted in serving. prizes went to Mrs Moore Lubke and Mrs Larsos. Mrs Easler received a guest prize from the hostess.

Gordon Hoopman Desert Bridge Elmer Easler Cresco Mesdames E. L. Crowe Louie Olson M. C. Larson W. Blake H. A. Lubke Fred Cline M. H. Moore Herbert Dummermuth Elmer Nelson I. C. Jerdee Franz Appelman Wm. Belschner Alfred Baechler

Notice to Clermont Residents

Notice to Clermont Residents Keep all dogs on your own premises. All dogs running at large will be disposed of. 43c. By Order of Town Council Mrs. C Peterson, Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs. Raymond Erhardt spent Tuesday afternoon in the Clarence Thorson home. A birthday party and picnic dinner was held at the Harry Yauslin home on Sunday in honor of Mrs. Yauslin's birthday anniversary. Present were, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson, Jr, Mrs Alma Anderson, Mrs. Blanche Wander, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Olson and Clarine, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Halverson and Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durscher, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Durscher, John Wayne and Jean Ellen, were guests Sunday at a Father's day 6:30 dinner at the Conner Dummermuth home. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kleppe, Donald and Janice, of Eldorado, and Cevert Juvick of Cedar Rapids, were guests Monday afternoon in the Lester Anderson Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Itterman and their three daughters of Carrington, N. D., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krueger.

W. B. Miller Des Moines Barbara Erickson Augusta Clermont Fred Cline Laird Cline Clarion Cline Normal Olson Hegg- Linnevold Lutheran Church Decorah Iowa Wisconsin Tinos Minnesota New York Srid Otto Vasby Norma Blockhus Louie Amundson Harmony Minn Niagara Cave Cedar Rapids Piano Co 1St Ave Verni Engle Dorothy Ehler Elmer Esler Mary Ann Nelson Baechler Joe Larson Gordon Cedar Rapids Clifton Pringle Bert Grover Rockford Fayette Bert Gruver, Jr Dickie Nels Gilbert H. O. Sandvald Morris ‘Wolfs Ossian Martin Nelson Manchester Ruth Ross Karen Minneapolis F. D. Medberry Barbara Gena Simerson Jimmie Helgerson Melvin Anderson Ann Joyce Larson Vivian Easler Betty Scott Mary Schultz John McEvoy Richmond Hazel Johnson Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Lorraine Crowe Henrietta Jones Edith Larson Vernon Chicago H. A. Lubke Ruth Starkey Marshall Skeen Orville King Sally Earl Bachelder Castalia Irene Ostlie C. Peterson Clarence Johnson Raymond Erhardt Clarence Thorson Harry Yauslin Yauslin Wm. Nelson, Jr Alma Anderson Blanche Wander Ray Peterson Henry T. Olson Clarine Gerhard Hal Lester Anderson Arthur Itterman Carrington, N. D Otto Krueger

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Clarence Jellings Enow Big Deyn DeSart Loyce Erickson J. A. Erickson Margaret Tschant Bess Tschantz Hilda Aanes Rane Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Gordon J. Hoopman Met Telephone Bride Nadean Forde Aldean Trudo Beverly Krambeer Mr. Trudo Louis McNally Twyla Marilys Marlene McNally B. Riegel Arnold Stumme David Jacobin Shirley Esther Emil Johnson Glen Nygaard Pauline Glendal Richard Griebenow Dennis Herb, Anderson Jessie Triem Trud Enterprise ST. Peter’s Church Clermont, Town Howard Boyle By MacKenzie A. O. Nesset Ladies’ Aid Mission ‘Society Clermont Commercial Club John Bakewell Bakewell Will Bakewell New Albia D. J. Quillen Colleen la Crosse Wil Lawrence Bakewell Angella Duane Lansing Jeanette Bakewell John Robert Poieet Bobby Bruce Portsmouth Ohio Emma Olson Grace Barker Tommy Delores Anderson Bobby Mott Bob Barker Elgin Ernie Brandt V. W. Brandt Muah Watt Ielebia Pittsburgh Osama Brick & Sand Co Clermont, Iowa A. Erickson
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