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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

7

Reverend Thronson to headline East Clermont pulpit series

The Rev. C.P. Thronson of Osakis Minnesota will be guest speaker at East Clermont Church with topics including Jesus Our Living Home Bread of Life Light of the World To Whom We Pray The Man of Suffering and The Man of God. An invitation is extended to all to attend. Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson Jr of Cedar Rapids spent weekend with relatives Ray Chapman and Nelsons.

Er Semell Ieee Ghidst West Clermont Kingdom Business Sun Living Church Living Word Living C.P. Thronson Osakis Minn East Clermont Sun Jesus P. mi P. m God Arthur Nelson, Jr Cedar Rapids Ray Chapman Nelson, Sr

Clermont Lutheran Parish Services and Guest Speakers Schedule

Clermont parish notes Lutheran services in West Clermont East Clermont with guest pastors J B Sorenson and C P Thronson of Osakis Minn. Lectures and Sunday School at Decorah with Dr F A Scholtz ELC president. Evening services March 13 and PB T R rally at Co K Preus auditorium. invitation extended to all.

T. R Co. K. Preus Decorah F. A. Scholtz E. L Pastor Thronson

St Peters Church Mass Times And Confession Schedule

St Peters Church announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and daily Mass at 7:00 a m Saturdays 7:30 a m Confessions are Saturday evening and before Mass Pastor Rev Fr Robert Cooney leads parish services.

Robert Cooney

Methodist Church Service Notice by E G Steinman

The Methodist Church announces a worship service this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m led by Minister E G Steinman The public is cordially invited to attend and participate in the service at the church building or designated venue

E. G. Steinman

Full Gospel Un denominational Sunday School and Services

The Rev and Mrs James Schilling pastors invite all to Sunday school at 10:00 a m Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p m at a school house 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18. Everybody welcome.

James Schilling Clermont Highway 18

Tre-Ore Club Meeting Recap at Mrs Amundson Home

The Tre-Ore Club held a February 7 meeting at Mrs Clarence Amundson's home with poems for roll call. Mrs Elmer Nelson presented What Constitutes a Good Home. Mrs David Appelman led recreation. Beverly Gates will host in March at Mrs Mary Olson's home.

Tre-Ore Club Clarence Amundson Elmer Nelson David Appelman Beverly Gates Mary Olson

Tre-Ore Club Meeting Notice

The Tre-Ore Club will meet Monday March 8 with Beverly Gates as hostess.

Tre-Ore Club Beverly Gates

Sunday Band Concert At School Gym With Soloist

Sunday afternoon March 4 at 3:00 the school band presents a music program in the gym. Sandra Olson will perform baritone horn solo and a clarinet trio will be featured with band accompaniment. Admission is free.

Honor Society Elects Officers and Plans Initiatives

The Clesmont Honor Society held a February 21 meeting electing Paul Hackmann president John Knudsen vice president Sandra Olson secretary Marilyn Guyer treasurer and Sheryl Petersen historian. March 22 seniors may test for National Honor Society college scholarships and a Hall of Fame candidate will be chosen from any field.

Honor Society Clesmont Paul Hackmann John Knudsen Sandra Olson Sec Marilyn Guyer Treas Shéryl Petersen National Honor Society

Reading and Verbs Focus in English Class

A brief report notes recent English class activities over the past week. Students read several stories from literature books and reviewed correct verb usage. A short Tuesday quiz covered material from the readings.

Study Club At Riegel Home

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon February 22 at the home of Mrs Burkard Riegel. Seven members answered roll call. Mrs S B Knudsen, program chairman, read a paper on Radio Press, the second program on communications. She used Edward R Murrow recordings entitled We Can Hear It Now.

Clermont Study Club Burkard Riegel America S.B. Knudsen Edward R. Murrow

Riverside Club Meets at Tatra Home

The Riverside Social Club met Wednesday afternoon at the Tatra home with singing and scripture reading. Two visitors from Castalia joined. members planned a yearly project to make toys and sew for a children's scheme, donating finished items at Christmas. A bake sale was held, and Nora Larson and Hazel Stee won the contest.

Riverside Social Club Mary Roy Tatra Harlan Stee Ray Schara Castalia Almer Nelson Louie Olson Clarion‘ Olson Mdms Martin Anderson Gilbert Anderson Clarion Olson Roy Tatro Louis A. Olson L. T. WN. Olson George Larson Nora Larson Hazel Stee

G M Club Meeting at Mrs Amundson Home

The Grand Meation Study Club met at Mrs. Norman Amundson’s home on Friday February 25. Members sang read scripture answered roll call about a bad habit to break and discussed Rose Parade and Main Street music articles. Mrs. Kozelka and Mrs. Swenson displayed gloves made at Monona. thought for the day by Mrs. Lyngaas. guest Mrs. Belschner attended.

Norman Amundson Martin Amundson Rose Parade Ed Kozelka Main Street Carman Swenson

Town and Country Club Met Thursday

The Town and Country Club met Thursday evening February 24 at Mrs. Ross James home. Seventeen members answered roll call and discussed legislation and school needs. A nominating committee was appointed and a program on child care was presented.

Town and Country Club Ross James James Art Amundson Ray Tomsheck Wm. Nelson, Jr Willet Miller

Lorraine Kittelson Weds Donald Hoover in California

Lorraine Alice Kittelson and Donald William Hoover married on Saturday February 19 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in North Hollywood California. Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kittelson and Carolyn attended. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline vacationing in North Hollywood and Mrs. Irene Olson and Mrs. Ted Lovely.

Clermont Lorraine Alice Kittelson Clifford Kittelson Donald William Hoover Emmanuel Lutheran Church North Hollywood Calif

Business and Professional Women's Club Hosts February Luncheon

Mrs Evelyn Olson assisted by Mrs Elmer Olson and Beverly Gates hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club on Monday evening February 25 for a luncheon. A business meeting voted to sponsor the Red Cross drive with a $2 donation. Members will volunteer as solicitors. Bridge high score went to Mrs Clifton Pringle and consolation to Mrs John Bakewell. Five hundred prizes were won by Mrs Millard Bear and Mrs Guy Muchow.

Evelyn Olson Elmer Olson Beverly Gates Red Cross Clifton Pringle John Bakewell Millard ‘Bear Guy Muchow

Evening Mass at St Peter's March Fourth

St Peter's church schedules an 8:00 p m Mass Friday in honor of the Sacred Heart, with a Holy Hour from 7:30 prior to benediction after Mass, and confessions beginning at 7:60 p m. An 8:30 a m Mass is also offered Friday.

St. Peter's Church

Woman from West Union Moves to Clermont Apartment

Anna Kelly of West Union moved to Clermont last week and now resides in Mae Crowe's apartment in the old hotel. Her Sunday guests included Mrs. John Kelly and family.

Anna ‘Kelly West Union Clermont Mae ‘Crowe John. Kelly Jfaanlly

Clermont Ladies' Aid Society Organized in 1920

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society was organized in 1920 with officers Rose Riegel president Blanche Dummermuth vice-president Mary Carlin secretary Edna Nelson treasurer and a long list of committees and monthly programs planned from February through January 1956 including group singing, poems, and holiday activities led by various hostesses and members.

Clermont Ladies' Aid Society Rose Riegel Blanche Dummermuth Mary Carlin Edna Nelson Treas Bess Blake Ruth Starkey Lucy Engle Ruth Olson Helen Tatro Florence Gutcher Myrtle Nelson Grace Simek Florence Bear Lorranne Crowe Chrystal Thoma Louise Miller Hezel Jerdee Mary Olson LaVer Olson City Park Ruby Machow Lois Luchsinger Esther Griebenow Hazel Jer+ dee Caroline Follett Roll Call Rosina Anderson Frances Cline Rose Anderson

Clermont High School Band to Present Midwinter Concert

The Clermont High School band under Walter Hennias will present its midwinter concert Sunday at 3:00 PM. Featured numbers include a performance with Sandra Olson and a clarinet trio of Jo Ann Moore Wendell Baechler and Charles Wagner. Joan Bennett will narrate the novelty piece. Admission is free. The public is welcomed.

Clermont High School Walter Hennias Clermont Sandra Olson Jo Ann Moore Wendell Baechler Charles ‘Wagner Joan Bennett

Verla Gunderson Visits Cedar Rapids With Mother

Verla Gunderson of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Emma Gunderson, sharing time and family moments in an adjoining city visit.

Verla. Gunderson Cedar Rapids Emma Gunderson

Town Ladies Aid Met Wednesday at Mrs Burkard Riegel

The Town Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Burkard Riegel with Louise Bilden assisting host ess. The program on the Roman ces of great men and February birthdays ended with a song by Mrs Willet Miller. The book committee reported new library orders across fiction non fiction and juvenile titles.

Myers Gipson Gardner Judse White Byrnes MacDuffie Peale Moon Flower Burgwyn Smith Powers

Political Appointment for Daniel Flores to Iowa Highway Commission

Daniel T. Flores of Clermont has been appointed assistant to Norman Erbe, special assistant attorney general for the Iowa Highway Commission in Ames. Flores recently graduated from the College of Law at SUI and will move with his family to Ames, leaving Burlington plans behind. Teddy Flores, two, has been with his grandparents and will join his parents in Ames after settling in.

Daniel T. Flores Clermont Iowa State Highway Commission Ames Norman Erbe Highway Commission Flores Burlington College of Law SUI Iowa Bar Assa Teddy Theo. Loftsgard

Calendar roundup for March meetings and clubs

On Monday March 7 Tre Ore Club and Council Meeting at Methodiat W. 5, 6. On Tuesday March 8 Clermont Study Club East Clermont Mothers Club Woodland Study Club and American Legion Auxiliary gather.

Tre-Ore Club Methodiat W Clermont Study Club East Clermont

Legion Auxiliary Hosts County Units Meeting With Movie

The Sheean Olson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will welcome other county units to a regular meeting on Tuesday evening March 8 at the Legion hall. A special program featuring the movie Iowa, Land of Plenty will highlight the gathering. All members are urged to attend and will receive cards indicating their share of refreshments.

Sheean-Olson American Legion Auxiliary Legion Iowa Land of Plenty

Dumermuths Attend Dinner at Wengers in West Union

Mr and Mrs Herbert Dumermuth were dinner guests Saturday evening in the Harry Wenger home West Union. Other guests were Mr and Mrs H W Falb.

Herbert Dummermuth Harry Wenger West Union H. W. Falb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Witha John Deerevan BRUNT Olson Olson Clermont Premeratet Clermont Lutheran Parish St. Peter’s Church Full Tre-Ore Ars Ghees Farmers Savings Bank Ial Rs Music News Masonic Lodge Howard Kittelson Arlene Knudsen Sheryl ‘Peterson Boys Charles Wagner JoAnn Moore Wende Baechler Karen Jacobson Karen Maynard Holstein Garnaville Sandy Feite Progress Club Elgin Vera Hangartner County Schoolmasters’ Club Stanley Joan’ Bennett Dowglas Appelman Boston Cme Te, NT Bolivia Abraham Lincoln Chile Riegel Riverside Club Tatra G. M. Club Ren T. and C Kittelson Hoover Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society Clermont H. S Town. Aid Walnut Grove Joe Brorby
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