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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

7

Gray and Aanes Unite in Cedar Falls Nuptials

Bonita Gray and Bjarna Aanes were married June 13 in Cedar Falls First Baptist Church. Rev. Clark officiated as relatives and friends attended a reception at the bride’s grandfather A. J. Hess home. The couple will reside at 2415 Colfax Ave Minneapolis after a short wedding trip.

Bonita Gray Walter Gray Minneapolis Minn Bjarna Bud) Aanes Dan Kloster Near West Union First Baptist Church Cedar Falls Clark Lee Hurlbut Virginia Warner Richard Hergstrom Arthur Kingman A. J. Hess Aanes Central High School West Union High School Red Wing

Simek Elected President of Clermont Commercial Club

Len T. Simek was elected president of the Clermont Commercial Club at the annual meeting. Officers include Gordon Junker as vice president H B Greenley as secretary treasurer and James Brorby as assistant. The club hired Norman Owens of West Union as band director for the summer with concerts on Saturday nights.

Len T. Simek Clermont Commercial’ Club Gordon Junker H. B. Greenley Sterutary James Brorby Norman Owens West Union

Fay ette couple to wed at Lutheran church

Miss Maida Sperry daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Sperry of Fayette and Millard Larson son of Emil Larson of Clermont will be married July 20 at the Lutheran church in Clermont.

Maida Sperry

West Clermont Luther League to Host Program and Ice Cream Social

The West Clermont Luther League sponsors a program and ice cream social on Wednesday July 6 at 9 15 pm in the Lutheran parish hall. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome. Thelma Christianson has moved to Minocqua Minnesota near an Indian reservation.

West Clermont Luther League Thelma Christianson Minocqua Minn George Smith Monticello Layanda West Union Art Mechelson Ernest Holt John Kelly Gilbert Buraas Gloria Sam Erickson Carl Smith Anamosa

Present Children's Day Program at East Clermont Church

A Sunday June 26 Children's Day program at East Clermont Lutheran Church featured multiple performances including songs like Onward Christian Soldiers Jesus Loves Me and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The program showcased pupils from Olson Brorby Groth and other classes with memory verses offerings and a closing blessing.

East Clermont Lutheran J de Lores Erickson Mildred Thorsonson Jesus Delores Erickson Adeline Pfister Oliver Larson Bernice Blockhus Gerald Kittleson Roger Amundson Ong Olson Evelyn and Lilian Erickson Hazel Gilbertson DeAlta Baraas Lydia Thorson Crystal Olson Two Little Eyes Kenneth Clarence Glen Reierson Donna Thorson Lydia Reierson Donna Gilbertson Ong Brorby Crown of Thorns Doris Hanson Doris DeAlta Buraas Thelma Lyngaas Bertha Olson Arlene Amundson Beautiful Savior Groth Ramsey

B P Women Meet for Picnic at Backbone State Park

The Business and Professional Women's club met at the G C Peterson home with Gladys Paterson and others present. Mrs Albert Lubke joined as a new member. The group planned an annual picnic at Backbone State Park Strawberry Point on July 18. Cards at five tables yielded prizes to Mrs Hazel Schrader and Mrs Len Simek. Refreshments were served by hostesses.

Business and Professional Women’s Club G .C. Peterson Ieee Gladys Paterson Ap. Hoat V2 Sbxtein Albert Lubke Backbone State Park Strawberry Point Hazel Schrader Len Simek

Local wedding showers and visits feature Elkader event

A Maynard and West Union gathering honored Gladys Glesne before her June 29 marriage to O Bremness of Decorah at Nels Glesne home Elkader. Attendees included Mrs Edwin Olson, Mrs Bertha Frisbie, Mildred Gunderson and others. Several families exchanged news of moves, a new car, and upcoming visits as relatives attend variety of social events.

Edwin Olson Maynard Harry Stolle West Union Elizabeth Helgerson Waukon Bertha Frisbie Oscar Larson Mildred Emma Gunderson Verla Nels Glesne Elkader Gladys Glesne O. Bremness Decorah Gladys Yauslin Wm. Wander Franz Appelman Fred Cline Des Moines Appelmans Henry Olson Leonard Richard Olson Naty Jeanette Elmer Nelson Calvin Nels Loftsgard Gander C. N. Olson Calvin Johnson Orlando Kittleson Walter Vinton Alvin J. Barnes Irma Beranek Morris Iowa Chambersburg Barnes Richard Krueger Hawkeye John Follen Lester Wenger Volga City Alfred Wenger Isabelle West Union Fair Grounds St.Lucas Spijlo Festina Ly Bros

Principles in dispute over Haugwitz Reventlow sow

Differences over the education of their son Lance are said to have caused an estrangement between Count Reventlow and his wife Barbara Hutton Heiress to Woolworth millions. The Countess obtained a restraining order in London for protection of herself and the child.

London England Lance Venice Mer Count Reventlow Barbara Hutton Woolworth

Birthday Anniversary Party for Mrs G Koland at Louie Anderson Home

Mrs G Koland was guest of honor on Friday as neighbors and friends gathered at the Louie Anderson home to celebrate her seventieth birthday anniversary. A social hour followed by lunch brought together a group including Mrs G Roland, Mrs J C Halverson, Bertha Frisbie, Ole Christianson, C Olson and many others.

Clermont Union Church Announces July Services

Minister J. J. Snyder leads worship at 7 30 p m with Mrs Wm Nelson on piano. July services include an extra musical number each night. Next Sunday features a violin solo and future soloists will be announced in order of occurrence.

J. J. Snyder Wm. Nelson

Funeral attendance for Mrs. Frank Gelberg in Lima

Mr and Mrs Charles DeSotel of Monona Mrs Ira Michael of West Union Mr and Mrs Raymond Stephens Mr and Mrs Carl Martin and family Mr and Mrs Louis Monroe Irene and Earl and Mrs Gerald Gutcher attended the funeral of Mrs Frank Gelberg held at Lima Sunday afternoon.

Charles DeSotel Monona Ira Michael West Union Raymond Stephens Carl Martin Louis Monroe Irene Earl Gerald Gutcher Frank Gelberg Lima

Rev Ramsey to Assist in Ordination Next Sunday

Rev E E Ramsey will assist in the ordination of Milo Lee near Decorah at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. Lee, a Luther Theological Seminary graduate from Luther College Magna Cum Laude, taught Greek as a student, and will shortly accept a Home Mission call in Canada. His pastor Rev Paul Koren will perform the ordination and has baptized and confirmed him.

E. E. Ramsey Milo Lee Near Decorah Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Paul Keren Lee East Clermont Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul Minn Luther College Canada Paul Koren

C O F Holds Social Meeting At Mrs Fay Home

The W C O F held its last social gathering of the year at Mrs Fran Fay's home with a black luncheon and three tables of 500. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Fay Mrs Wm Horan and Mrs Stella Powers.

Fran Fay Frank Fay Wm, Horan Stella Powers

Attend Count Meeting Attended by Local Ladies

Mrs. R V Brandt led a county Legion Auxiliary meeting in Waucoma with attendees including Mrs. Martin Nelson Mrs. Dan Burke Mrs. Wm Crowe and Mrs. Fred Cline. Weekend visits featured Anna Helen Yanslin Fayette with her parents Harry and family.

R. V. Brandt Martin Nelson Dan Burke Wm.Crowe Fred Cline Anna Helen Yanslin Fayette Harry Yauslin Vern Frankie New Hampton Walter Vinston

Contract Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Scores

Mrs Lorraine Crowe entertained the Contract bridge club at a luncheon last week. At the close of the afternoon Mrs W R Blake held high score and Mrs R V Brandt second high. Arthur Loftsgard Jr spent the weekend with the Adolph Frederick family at Williamsfield Illinois and returned home Monday with the Hang Larson family. Mr and Mrs Herbert Owens and Dorothy of Chicago spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J E White, sisters of Mrs Owens. Elizabeth Priest drove from Masonville Saturday evening to visit Anson Priest, returning Sunday evening.

Hans Larson Gilbert Hanson Dunlap Tle Larson iEisther Cooley Harry Vauslin Mildred Olson Randalia Lloyd Ostlie Lewis Johnson Alta Grover Lundt Beverly Linn Grove Wm. Burrow Loretta Belschner Postville Hospital Lorraine Crowe Contract Bridge Club W. R. Blake R. V. Brandt Arthur Loftsgard, Jr Adolph Frederick Williamsfield Ill Hang Larson Herbert Owens Dorothy Chicago J. E. White Owens White Elizabeth Priest Masonville Heppar Anson Priest

Paulson Johnson Family Reunion Held at West Union Grounds

The second annual Paulson and Johnson family reunion was held Sunday at the fair grounds in West Union. A rare Norway fish dinner was served, arranged through Lewis Johnson of Alta. Plans were made for the third reunion at Kanawha next year with many relatives from Kanawha Belmond Clarion Emmetsburg Pilot Mound Linn Grove Cherokee Oelwein Ossian and Chicago among attendees.

Paulson and Johnson West Union Norway Lewis Johnson Alta Johnson Kanawha Elmer Kalvig Lloyd Ashe Graver Lundt Beverly Linn Grove Claude Skinner DeWayne Cherokee William Paulson Frank Stones Oelwein William Burrow Robert Junior Richard Griebenow Lester Williams Hubert Donald

Fr Leo OConnell Honored At Parish Picnic

St Peter church held a Sunday picnic at the city park marking the tenth anniversary of Fr Leo OConnell's ordination. Attendees included local families and visitors from Elgin, Willis Gress home, Stanley, and Sioux Falls. A Rawleigh salesman position and local notices appear in the column.

St. Peter's Catholic Church City Park Fr. O'Connell

Singing Church Services and Events at Clermont Ludwig

The Sunday July 3 service schedule lists Divine services at West Clermont Church at 9 15 a m with Children s Day program, and Highland Church lunch at noon followed by a 2 30 p m program. The pastor assists Milo Lee s ordination at Washington Prairie Church. Student Word conducts services. Priscilla Working Band meets July 6. East West Luther League joint meeting at West Church 8 p m. East Choirs Tuesdays 7 00 and 8 30 p m. West Choirs Fridays 7 30 and 8 15 p m. The Gospel of Jesus Christ Erects and Maintains Christian Homes.

Singing Church West Clermont Church Highland Church Milo Lee Washington Prairie Church Word Priscilla Bertha Frisbie Henry Ostlie Oscar Larson Mildred Larson L. H. Larson West Luther

Clermont Calendar June 30 to July 7 events

Free movies on June 30, band rehearsal July 1, band concert July 2. Town council meets July 5, Priscilla Working Band July 6. Royal Neighbors events July 6 and St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild July 7.

Free Moving Pictures Priscilla Royal Neighbors of America St. Peter’s Rosary Society Altar Guild

Social notes and visits across towns and regions

Lucille Lubke spent a week at Rockford with Gladys Munshower. Mrs R B Henderson and others visited in Elwein on Monday. St Peters Rosary Society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs Walter Vinton’s home. Amanda Hack of Sioux Falls visits Louise Miller. Miller and friends went to Stout Iowa to fetch her. Donald Gress returns to Waterloo after two weeks at Willis Gress home. He, with William Grover and Henry Udson, painted the Cress house.

William Grover Elgin Willis Gress Arthur Olson Albert Olson Stanley Robert Wharram Joan Louise Miller Len Simek Amanda Hack Sioux Falls S. D Chrystel Miller Dubuque Rawleigh Freeport George Baer Sumner Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Union Church Gelberg Contract Bridge Club Met Leo O'Connell Clermont Luth Clermont Lucille Lubke Rockford Gladys Munshower Love Brothers Derby Lowe Brothers Burgess & Dugstad Lumber Company Clermont, Iowa
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