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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

7

Clermont Iowa Council Proceedings March 3 114

Regular Clermont town council meeting chaired by Mayor Simek with five councilmen present. Bills approved include Clermont Enterprise printing, street and hall lighting, pumping, labor, materials, gas and oil, and a Farmers' Savings Bank deposit assignment to the State Sinking Fund. Martin Nelson, Town Clerk.

Clermont Iowa Simek Landagarst Rounds Junker Kitfleson Reigel Clermont Enterprise Central States Power and Light Corp Central States Power and Corp Hans Hanson Fayette County Leo Wells Clermont Brick & Sands Co Clarence Bear Paria Burkhard Reigel Malvin Johnson Home Oil Company Farmers’ Savings Bank Forty-first General Assembly Landsgard Martin Nelson

Local Social Ties And Club Activities In Carroll Area

Mrs. Mary Benson remains ill as family cares for her with daughter Mrs. Willis Gress. R S Henderson hosted the men’s bridge club with Wm. A. Nelson attaining high score. Jackie Halverson of West Union visited family over a weekend. Lucille Lubke of Tracy spent time with her parents and visited the Camp home in West Union. Mrs. Dan Burke hosted the St Theresa study club to discuss The Precepts of the Church. The Rosary Society of St Peters church moved its meeting to March 13. Mrs. L L Carr hosted a one o clock luncheon for the Contract Bridge club with high scores by Mrs. Len Simek and Mrs. arl. Leslie Olson and Janet Olson of Delavan and Fayette visited their parents, joining Harris Olson of Carroll for weekend.

Mary Benson Willis Gress R. S. Henderson Wm. A. Nelson Jackie Halverson West Union J. C. Halverson Lucille Lubke Tracy H. A. Lubke John P. Camp Dan Burke St. Theresa Study Club BE. L. Crowe Rosary Society St. Peters L. L. Carr Contract Bridge Club Len Simek Arl Leslie Olson Delavan Wis Janet Olson Fayette Cornelius Olson Harris Olson Carroll Martin Nelson Arthur Solberg Hawkeye Wm. Larrabee, Jr Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Evanslton, Til R. V. Brandt Lois Iowa City Louie Olson Marjorie Olson Oakdale W. R. Blake Lelita Dysart Etta Irene John Opperud Cedar Rapids D. J. Opperud James Loftsgard Jessie Lofts Gard Willis Frank Baltes Fort Wayne Ind Bob Amdahi Wm. Gruver Bob Gruver Elgin Wilbur Braun Ladies' Aid Society Mia Florida Fred Cline Franz Appelman Farm Bureau Clermont Township K. M. Hovland Meta Jane Masters UW. 1. A Mesdames Burnell Anderson Archie Schroeder Ewald Brandt Lloyd Aanes Austen Helgerson Rene Helgerson Ruth Turner Rosina Oestman Jean Aanes Clarice Aanes

Clermont Girls Win District Opener At Lamont

Clermont High School girls basketball opened district play with a 35 to 23 win over Dundee as Georgana Loftsgard scored 25 points. They then lost to Walker 40 to 33 after guard players fouled out, and dropped the consolation to Delhi 39 to 36. The season ends for seniors Anna Crowe Helen Ramsey and Gladys Anderson. Waterville advanced to state with a win over Walker.

High School News Lunt Clermont Lamont Dundee Georgana Loftsgard Walker Helen Stee Helen Ramsey Augusta Miller Delhi Waterville Anna Crowe Gladys Anderson Oelwein

Be Kind to Animals Unit Sparks Fine School Posters

Fifth and Sixth grades completed a Be Kind to Animals unit with posters. Sixth graders work on decimals while fifth graders made bird houses. Prizes in spelling runs went to Doris Sampson in 6th and Peggy Spencer in 5th. runner ups listed. Attendance and transfers noted, with Measles absence in 7th grade and Harvey, other students returning.

Doris Sampson Howard Johnson Delores Thompson Iva Jean Barnes Velma Thorson Peggy Spencer Helen Gerner Carmen Loftsg Amana Colony Trappist Monastery Iearians Norene Amundson Kenneth Amundson Gerald Kittleson Reguin Rose Hackmann Carmen Loftsgard Vernon Loftsgard Gordon Meyer Franklin Shipton Millard Nelson Darlene Lenich Neil Warris Herbert Kaufman Arlene Osmundson Lois Yauslin

CIO strike ties up International Harvester plant in Chicago

In Chicago Ill a CIO strike ties up the McCormick Works entrance. Members of the Farm Equipment Workers Organizing committee picket the plant as 6100 workers remain idle due to the strike. Both Chicago International Harvester plants hold defense contracts.

Chicago, Ill CIO Second International Harvester McCormick Works International Harvester Chicago

Clermont Woman Dies Suddenly

For the second time within four weeks death struck in Clermont this time Carrie Paulson eldest daughter of Mrs Anna Paulson. Death occurred at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon from a hemorrhage. Miss Paulson had been about her daily duties as usual during the day. Funeral services set for 3 30 at the home and at 2 o clock at the West Clermont Lutheran church Friday.

Clermont Carrie Paulson Anna Paulson Miss Paulson West Clermont Lutheran Church

Special stockholders meeting for Clermont Valley Creamery

Notice to stockholders and interested parties of Clermont Valley Creamery Company announces a special meeting on March 20, 1941 at 2 PM at the Legion Hall in Clermont Fayette County Iowa. A special election will determine renewal of the Articles of Incorporation which expired February 7, 1941. President L H B Appelman.

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Legion Hall Clermont Fayette County Iowa L. HB. Appelman

Hatchery incubators arrive for Clermont operation

Two carloads of Jamesway electric incubators arrived by freight at the Clermont Hatchery on Monday. Workmen unloaded the machines and supplies, with a factory representative expected Wednesday to install them. Owner Mr Capper has not yet announced a start date.

Jamesway Electric Clermont Hatchery Capper

Local Girls Chosen for Spring U I Tour

Clermont student Chrysti Miller and Janet Olson of Upper Iowa University earned spots on Prof. Everett Hendricks spring concert tour. The 2000 mile March trip will span Morrison to Cedar Rapids with 22 concerts.

Clermont Chrysti! Miller Janet Olson Upper Iowa University Everett Hendricks Upper Iowa Morrison Rockford Chicago Decatur Galesburg St. Louis Kansas City Cedar Rapids

Concordia College choir to perform in Decorah

Clermont residents will host the Concordia College choir of Moorhead Minnesota on its twenty first annual tour in Decorah Sunday evening March 9 at the Decorah Lutheran church. The Arrangements are led by committee chair Mayo Savold.

Arthur Solberg Hawkeye Martin Nelson David Jacobin Theo. Guritz West Union Julius Johnson Arnot Stumme Fayette Des Moines Dunbar Jane Dibble

Buraas Death Notices Lutheran Farmer Dies in Iowa

Gilbert Buraas of Marion township Clayton county Iowa died February 26 after diabetes complications. He was born April 5 1885 on the Buraas farm, educated at Groth school and Valdez College Decorah, married Bettina Erickson June 10 1943, and leaves widow and daughter Gloria, his father Merman, brother Alfred and many relatives. Funeral held Saturday at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. E E Ramsey officiating. casket bearers listed and several out of town attendees noted.

Gilbert Martinius Buraas Herman Rachel Buraas Buraas Marion Township Clayton County Iowa East Clermont Lutheran Church Bettina Erickson Gloria Merman Buraas Alfred Postville E. E. Ramsey Elmer T. Nelson Elgin Glenn Olson Decorah Stanley Loftsgard

Thanks for sympathy and support after bereavement

Expressions of gratitude for sympathy are extended to Rev. Ramsey the singers and those who sent flowers. The note mentions Mrs Bertina Buraas and Glori Herman Buraas Mr and Mrs Alfred Burnas and family Merle Moen who took his wife to Rocester Minnesota for a clinic Amy Aanes daughter of Dr A M Aanes of Red Wing Minnesota visited Mrs Hilda Aanes.

Ramsey Bertina Buraas Glori Herman Buraas Alfred Burnas Merle Moen Rocenester Minn A. M. Aanes Red Wing Amy Minneapolis Hilda Aanes

Population of Duneda Estimated at Eleven Million

The population of Duneda is estimated at 11,195,090. The Poriiien ranks fourth among gild oct duediity counties.

Duneda

Iodine From Ring Waste Brines Aims U S Independence

West coast ring waste brines are processed to extract iodine, enabling the United States to secure an independent supply of the element. The move supports national self sufficiency in critical industrial material.

West Coast United States

Rickenbacker Receives Blood Transfusion After Crash

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed Air Ace of World War I and Eastern Air Lines executive, received a blood transfusion Sunday as his condition worsened following a crash near Atlanta Gu. The disaster, caused by the pilot attempting a beam landing, left seven dead and nine injured.

Atlanta Eddie Rickenbacker Here Rickenbacker

Gunderson and Kozelka Wed in Postville Ceremony

Beulah Gunderson eldest daughter of Mrs Emma Gunderson became the bride of Edward W Kozelka son of Mr and Mrs Wri Kozelka Postville in a 1:30 PM Monday ceremony at St Bridgets rectory Feb 24 Rev P Hogan officiated The bride wore a cavalry tan covert traveling suit and gardenia corsage A bridesmaid was Verla Gunderson in a tan covert suit with yellow roses and sweet peas The groom and his attendant Donald Tayek Monona wore navy suits with gardenia and yellow rose boutonnieres A dessert luncheon followed at the Blue Arrow cafe Postville Tables for twelve featured yellow roses candles and a three tier cake The couple will reside in a new home in Postville after March 5 with a wedding trip to Minnesota and North Dakota

Beulah Gunderson Emma Gunderson Edward W. Kozelke Wri Kozelka Postville Bridget Rev. P. Hogan Verla Gunderson Donald Tayek Monona Blue Arrow Cafe

Lutheran Church Plans Lent Services and Concert

The Singing Church Alt Lent schedule lists Divine worship at West Clermont at 3 30 a m on March 9 the second Sunday in Lent with Epistle and Gospel next a public examination of confirmation class Norwegian services at Mast Clermont church at 1 a m West Clermont Luther League meets 7 30 p m Concordia Lutheran Choir Moorehead Minn will perform at Decorah Lutheran church at 8 p m midweek Lent services Wednesdays at West Clermont 8 p m Fridays at East Clermont 6 p m others welcome Pastor Hey EL EB Rumsey invites worshipers to attend.

T Theus West Clermont Mast Clermont East Clermont EL EB Rumsey

Clermont Calendar March 10 to 13

Monday 10 Sophomore bass play and American Legion meeting. Tuesday 11 American Legion Auxiliary. Woodland Progressives Study Club and Contract Bridge club. Wednesday 12 Union church guild. Thursday 13 Treasury Society meeting.

American Legion Meeting American Legion Auxiliary Woodland Progressives Union Church Guild Tasury Society Ite

Last surviving Liechtenstein soldier dies

An Andreas Kleiber, claimed to be the last surviving soldier, died recently at 85 in the principality. The report notes Bead soldier Ligehtensteint and Rua pean principality as context, reflecting a fragmented obituary of a veteran from Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein Andreas Klieber

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Council Clermont Farmers’ Commission Company Clermont School News Beverly Grossman Kathryn Larson Evelyn Krueger Sylvia Larson Ramona Olson Arthur Nelson Clarence Jacobia Kenneth Wede Virginia Nelson Oran Shipton Donald Yauslin Gladyce Peterson Clarence Jacobin Donald Vauslin Lorraine Wede Robert and Dewayne Johnson Carol Ressler Gerald Agnes Alden Anderson David Hackmann Gladys Barnes Darlene Martin Iris Harris LeAnna Osmundson Donna Loftegard Loretta’s Beauty Shop Gilbert Buraas Gunderson—Kozelka Lutheran Church Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont, Iowa
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