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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

7

Return from Northern Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griebe return from a ten day northern states trip. They visited Mrs. Griebenow's relatives in Yakima Washington Spokane and Marquetta Nebraska, attended a fair and zoo, and toured Ghost Town near Boise Idaho with friends and family.

Richard Griebenow Dennis Lana Patty Morse Boise Idaho Ghost Town Mr. Griebenow Karen Michel Marquetta, Nebr

Health and a Fall Warn of Hidden Nerve Injury

An accident need not be severe to cause lasting harm as slight spine shifts can press nerves. Persistent nerve pressure disrupts tissues and vital organs, risking chronic illness. See a chiropractor after falls or accidents. consultations are free. Chiropractor practice illustrated by Clermont office.

Clermont Footie

Obituary for George Paulson in Clermont Lutheran Church

George Paulson died at his Clermont home on June 16 after a four year illness, aged 68. Born August 27, 1893 in Holmen Wisconsin to Albert and Caroline Paulson, he moved to Iowa in 1912 after LaCrosse County School of Agriculture training. He married Betsy Buroden in 1916 and worked as carpenter and cabinet maker in Clermont for 50 years, serving on the volunteer fire department town council and cemetery association. He leaves wife Betsy, son Truman, daughter Clarissa, five grandchildren, sisters and brothers, with pallbearers named. funeral was Tuesday June 19 at 2:00 p.m. at West Clermont Lutheran Church, Rev. Kronlokken officiating.

John Kronickken West Clermont Lutheran Church George Paulson Holmen Wisconsin Albert Caroline Paulson Clermont Iowa LaCrosse County School of Agriculture Betsy Buroden Paulson Cemetery Association Unti West Clermont Lutheran Church George Betsy Truman Clarissa Marilyn Richard Roberta Sonja Alma Hollywood Calif Gilbert Paul Holmen, Wise Louis Olson John Halvorson Aubrey Guyer C. N. Olson Ralph Triem Ernest Holt

Obituary of Joseph Brorby of Clermont and Oregon

Joseph Brorby born January 7 1888 in Marion township Clayton county moved to Clermont at age ten. He operated the Double Store and later a farm near Clermont before retiring to Oregon and returning to Clermont in 1948. He married Ruth White in 1915 and had two children James and Dorothy. He served on Clermont town council school board and bank board. died June 17 at Palmer Memorial Hospital at age 74. Survived by wife two children seven grandchildren and several relatives and friends. Burial in God's Acres cemetery with casket bearers Fred Cline Ralph Triem Ray Reiersen Jesse Olson Emmett Carlin Robert Schupanitz. singing by Mrs. Willet Miller and Mrs. Lucian Appelman.

Clermont Jens Hauge Schaefers Brothers Brorby Oregon Ruth White James Eugene Dorothy Vernon Telford Cedar Rapids East Clermont Clermont Methodist Church Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Thomas Olson Oscar Lind Ingerbret Skarshaug Henry Skarshaug Ole Peterson Anna Julia Brorby Eric Joseph Mary Michael Brorby Kay Scott Rex Telford God’s Acres Fred Cline Ralph Triem Ray Reierson Jesse Olson Emmett Carlin Robert Schupanitz Willet Miller Lucian Appelman

Marion Lutheran Church Marked L O Reiersons 50th Anniversary

Waterloo couple Mr and Mrs Elroy Jacobson attended a church open house with many guests from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and nearby towns for L O Reiersons 50th wedding anniversary at Marion Lutheran Church.

Elroy Jacobson Waterloo Harry Yauslin John C. Halvorson Ray Reierson Joe Brady Ira Wright Perry McDonald Des Moines Viola Jasifek Cedar Rapids Marion Lutheran Church L. O. Reierson

Al Baechlers Head East for Brooklyn Tour

Mr and Mrs Al Baechler and Gwen travel Friday to Brooklyn New York to meet their son Sp 4 Wendell Baechler returning from Germany after 18 months. They plan sightseeing and visiting friends. On Sunday June 24 Gwen will be guest soloist at Evergreen Baptist Church where Rev P F Zoschke is pastor.

al Baechler Gwen Brooklyn New York Wendell Baechler Germany Evergreen Baptist Church of P. F. Zoschke

Stamp winners named at Seoond Leone U Save Store event

Stamp winners last week at the Seoond Leone U Save Store were Mrs. Enoch Mark, Mr. Lester Luchsinger, Sankey Van Gorder, Mrs. Lyle Aanes and Mrs. Eugene Rebison.

Seoond Leone U Save Store Enoch Mark Lester Luchsinger Sankey van Gorder Lyle Aanes Eugene Rebison

Lyngaas Family Reunion at Decorah Pool Park

A Sunday picnic at Decorah pool park honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tinderholt and family of Terril. Attending were Ewald Lyngaas, Helmer Lyngaas, Marcia and Lowell, Vernon Anderson and Marlene, Glen Nygaard, Leo Griebenow and Leon, Wayne Timmerman and family, Clifford Osmundson and Connie, Vern Hoveden and family of Ridgeway, and Merlin Chapman of Cedar Falls.

Decorah Albert Tinderholt Terril Ewald Lyngaas Helmer Lyngaas Marcia Lowell Vernon Anderson Marlene Glen Nygaard Leo Griebenow Leon Wayne Timmerman Clifford Osmundson Connie Vern Hoveden Ridgeway Merlin Chapman Cedar Falls

Swimming Program Comes to a Close

The Red Cross swimming program closed on Saturday June 28 after two weeks of a strong season. About 50 children from Clermont and nearby communities enrolled. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored transportation and chaperons. Chairman Mrs Louis Olson thanks the mothers who served as chaperons and all helpers.

Red Cross Clermont Community American Legion Auxiliary Louis Ol Son

Mrs Aanes Hosts Grand Meadow Study Club Picnic Plan

Mrs Lyle Aanes hosted the Grand Meadow Study Club Friday after noon June 15 with fourteen members present. Birthday songs honored five members, gifts arranged for Roy Witter, picnic set for Elkader July 22, a film by Dale Kelly shown, and lunch served.

Mrs. Aanes Grand Meadow Lyle Aanes Orville Berg Selmer Erickson

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Meetings

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists services at 8:30 a.m. East and 10:00 a.m. West with baptism. July 3 East Luther League vacation. July 4 West ALCW postponed. July 5 East ALCW meets with hostesses Mdms W Bacon Oliver Larson Helga Bilden Til pher Bilden Charles Thorson. Jr Lutherans meet 7:30 East. West ALCW group meets 8:00 p.m. at Mrs Lyles assisted by Mrs Dean Mitts. July 6 East Church council meets.

East Luther League West Alcw ALCW Mdms W. Bacon Oliver Larson Helga Bilden Tilpher Bilden Charles Thorson Lutherans

East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Meet in June

The East Clermont Junior Lutherans held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 21. Devotions were led by Mathew Erickson, with Almer Armundson speaking on the Merger Constituting Convention. Ricky Reierson read a poem titled To Help Others, and Dean Bilden selected the hymn. A filmstrip named A New Language for Kim Po was shown, and host families were Norman Leivans and Orvin Olsons assisted.

East Clermont Mathew Erickson Almer Armundson Ricky Reierson Dean Bilden Kim Po Norman Leivans Orvin Olsons

Jorgenson Family Minnestoa Visit and Out of Town Guests

Dr. and Mrs. G E Jorgenson spent last week in Minneapolis. Steve Rolfs of Wenatchee Washington arrived Thursday morning for a visit with his grandmother Mrs Emma Olson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson. Mr and Mrs F D Greenwald Monticello Iowa were dinner guests Sunday June 17th of Mr and Mrs Lee Palmer and family.

G E. Jorgenson Minneapolis Steve Rolfs Wenatchee Wash Emma Olson Elmer Olson D. Greenawald Monticello Iowa Lee ‘Palmer

Valley Airport Dedication Sunday

Preparations near completion for the dedication of Valley Municipal Airport formerly Clermont Airport on Sunday July 1. A drive-in and fly-in breakfast will run 7 to 10 am at Valley High School. A National Guard helicopter from Waterloo will demo at 8 am and stay until 3 pm. Lloyd Meier of Clermont hosts afternoon program with remarks and a talk by Frank W. Berlin Director of the Town Aeronautical Commission.

Valley Municipal Airport Clermont Airport T Valley High School National Guard Waterloo Lloyd Meier Clermont Frank W. Berlin Town Aeronautical Commission Elgin Legion Flying Club

Clermont Methodist Church Hosts Worship and Installations

Cler mont Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T Caspers held worship at 8:00 a m with installation of official board members and Holy Communion. Monday events postponed to July 14 as Woman's Society meeting delayed. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Schelin and Roger Olson spent weekend with Elmer Olson. Roger planned a week visit.

Sacrament of Holy Communion Woman’s Society of Christian Service Charles Schelin Des Moines Elmer Olson Roger Olson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Une Donald R. Murphy Kronlokken Clarica Truman Paulson Joseph Brorby Joseph Marthenius Brorby James and Martha Kjerven Brorby Marion Twp Clayton County Harmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation al Baechlers East Coast Lyngaas Karl A. Miller Farmers Mutual Insurance Agsn Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co FART UAL Insurance Golden West Circus International Showtime Clermont School East Clermont Jr. Lutherans Dia Castalia Ossian Lowe Brothers Ela Clermont Co-operative Clermont, Iowa
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