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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1957

Page

7

Riverside Social Club Meeting at Mrs Mary Tatro Home

Riverside Social Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mary and Roy Tatro. Members sang, read scripture, and answered roll call with My favorite House Plant. A Red Cross donation was given and birthday songs honored several members. Visitors included Harlan Stee Ray Schara and others. window decorations will be demonstrated at the next meeting. Bingo prizes awarded to Olson Olson Anderson and Yauslin. door prize to L. T. N. Olson.

Riverside ‘Social Club Mary Tatro Roy Tatro Red Cross Clarion Olsen Martin Anderson Harlan Stee Ray Schara Bovis Louis A. Olson Clarion Olson L. T. Anderson John Yauslin L. T. N. Olson

Calendar items and club meetings listed for March dates

Calendar for Monday March 11 notes St Ann's Circle led by Mrs Harlan Schultz with a date change and Legion meeting. Tuesday March 12 lists East Clermont Mothers Club and Woodland Study Club with social mention of Mrs Ida Meyer visiting the Francis Wolf family.

St.Ann's Circle Harlan Schultz Legion Meeting East Clerimont

Coryell Products Riverside Service Station

Riverside service station Coryell Products advertises phone contact 7632 in Clermont for inquiries and sales.

Riverside Clermont

Life Sketch of Margaret Quinn

Services were held Thursday at 9 30 for Margaret Quinn who died February 26 at the family residence Father E Frost officiated the requiem Mass sung by St Peter s men s choir Burial was in the Clermont church cemetery She was a daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Blackwell Quinn born April 24 1866 Survived by sisters Nellie and Elizabeth and brother Ed Quinn Preceded by parents three brothers and two sisters Also surviving three nieces Funeral party named and card of thanks notes expressed to neighbors and friends Ed Nellie and Elizabeth Quinn

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Clermont Margaret Quinn Father E. Frost St. Peter’s Michael and Mary Ann Blackwell Quinn Nellie Elizabeth Ed Quinn Will John Tom Catherine Mary Lawrence Lappe Jesup Amos la Fever Joseph Garban Inglewood Calif Will Car‘lin John Kelly John Finnigan A. Kneeland Larry Horan William Wede Father Frost Elizabeth Quinn

Town Aid Meeting at Mae Carlin's house discusses closing phone line

Mae Carlin hosted the Town Ladies Aid on Wednesday to vote on ending the telephone service due to cost. A $2 donation was given to the Red Cross. Mrs. Will J. Nelson reported 2944 library books, and February saw 377 checkouts, averaging 94 per library day. Mrs. I C Jerdee led the Edison program, Cathryn Crowe read Arsenic and Old Lace for a future state declamation contest.

Thomas ‘Edison Cathryn Crowe

Card of Thanks to Rosina Anderson

Expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for get well cards gifts and letters as well as visits during hospitalization at Postville for Rosina Anderson.

Postville Hospital Rosina Anderson

Senior Personality Carol Mott Shines in Cedar Rapids Tastes and Talents

This week's senior personality highlights Carol Mott, a pretty brown haired blue eyed student who favors fried chicken blue and Jack Lemon. She writes letters to San Diego, dislikes fakes, partakes in girls glee club and mixed chorus, and has played girls basketball. Carol aspires to an office job in Cedar Rapids then marriage. Senior News notes recent government problems class work and a test by Mr Johnson as well as pins for Arlene Dorothy Pauline and Helen on shorthand. Thursday's film Crossroads USA inspired thoughts on future choices. Edna St Vincent Millay poems were introduced in English class and intramural basketball is planned next week with captains Ronnie and Becky.

Carol Mott Jack Lemon Kim Novak San Diego Carol Girls Glee Club Cedar Rapids Johnson Arlene Dorothy Pauline Helen Edna St. Vincent Millay Ronnie Becky

Junior News Weekly School Update Highlights Classes and Topics

This week in science history and commerce, Becky and classmates moved study halls, a Du Pont history film impressed the class, and future reports will cover a western movement. Mr Johnson assigns state topics while commercial law explores checks and notes. Vocational agriculture studies soil acidity and eight grades. Students read aloud poems to sharpen listening and speaking, and world history reviews nationalism with figures like Disraeli and Sun Yat-sen.

Johnson Wanda Meyer Disraeli

Ninth News Girls tackle gathered skirts and zippers

The girls stay busy with sewing projects and algebra work. They wrestle with putting in zippers yet persevere, recalling the proverb about trying again. The algebra class continues to divide a polynomial by a polynomial.

Gospel Message Church Service Times Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease extends a welcome to everyone.

Clermont Lester Lease

Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal Service Times

The Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal lists Rev. Paul A. Clark as vicar. Services include Morning prayer at 7:30 a.m. on Septuagesima Sunday February 17 and Quinquagesima Sunday March 3, with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. on Sexagesima Sunday February 24.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Paul A. Clark

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Classes

West Clermont and East Clermont announce pastor S B Knudsen presiding. Weekly senior choir catechetical and worship times include Divine service Sundays at 8 30 and 11 00, Sunday school 10 30, church membership class 2 00, Luther League 7 30, junior choir 7 00, with Lenten services on Thursdays and Saturdays. Mothers Club meets Tuesday 2 00 with Mrs Oliver Larson.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Luther League East Clermont

World Day of Prayer service at Elgin Baptist Church

Methodist Church minister E G Steinman reminds readers of the World Day of Prayer service this Friday at 8 00 p m at the Elgin Baptist Church for parishioners and community members.

E. G. Steinman Elgin ‘Baptist Church

Staake Farm Sold To Elgin Couple For 9500

Real estate broker J A Erickson reports the Harry Staake farm sold to Alvin H Thiese and Darlene Thiese of Elgin for nine thousand five hundred dollars.

J. A. Erickson Harry Staake Alvin H Darlene Thiese Elgin

Attend State Session Leaders Attend Des Moines Meeting

Mrs. Millard Bear county vice chairman accompanied by Mrs. Willet Miller Clermont chair man and others drove to Des Moines Sunday afternoon. They attended the all day State American Cancer meeting at the Savery hotel in Des Moines, preparatory for the April Cancer campaign.

Millard Bear Willet Miller Clermont Franz Appélman Clermont Township Phyllis Skeen Mervin ‘Hunsberger Pleasant Valley Des Moines Savery Hotel

Boho Sew It In Fashion Trend Sparks Attention

A bold Boho trend draws eyes as designers show vibrant fabrics and hand stitched details. Independent boutiques highlight upcycled pieces and mixed patterns, while shoppers embrace free spirit styling and practical comfort.

Life Sketch of Engebret Lyngaas

Engebret Lyngaas born December 24 1870 in Drammen Norway died at Postville hospital February 27 at eighty six. He emigrated to America in 1892 settled on a Clayton farm later retirement to Clermont in 1947. Survived by seven children Helmer Amundson nieces nephews and grandchildren. Funeral held March 2 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev Knudsen officiating and burial in church cemetery.

Engebret Bert) Lyngaas Drammen Norway Andreas Ingeborg Lyngaas Postville ‘Hospital Mr. Lyngaas Clayton County Clermont Helmer Anna Olson Gudrun Osmundson Postville Alice Glen Nygaard Ewald America East Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Farmers Savings Bank Robert Wharram Alvin Halverson Leo Pittman Pauline Nygaard Barbara Anderson Church Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The children of Engebret Lyngaas express sincere gratitude to neighbors, friends, and relatives for acts of kindness and sympathy after a death. Special thanks to Clermont societies, the Amundson quartette, organist, pallbearers, those who sent wreaths, and to Rev Knudsen and Dr Tanner for comfort.

Clermont Societies Amundson Quartette Knudsen Dr. Tanner Children of Engebret Lyngaas

Death of Mrs Don Wirkler in Castalia community

Mrs Don Wirkler formerly Mabel Schweinerus died Thursday night at her Manona home after months of illness. Funeral services were held Monday March 4 with burial at Castalia. Survived by seven sisters and two brothers, all residents of Castalia area, and other relatives. Parents and one brother preceded her in death.

Don Wirksler Mabel Schweinerus Manona Castalia Art Schroeder Fred Everman Eddie Meyer Millard Sampson Harvey ‘Rhinehardt Frank Schweinefus Otto Schweinefus Casa

Town and Country Club Meeting Highlights February

The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. Ross James home with twenty one members. They voted on legislation, donated $2 to March of Dimes and $1 to Red Cross, and elected officers Laird Cline president Lee Palmer vice president Jack Dibble secretary Reuben Steffens treasurer. Helga Berge from Norway spoke about life in Norway and studying at Luther College in native dress.

Town and Country Club Ross James Willet Miller Red Cross Laird Cline Lee Palmer

Soldier Ralph Knee land Released From Hospital

Mrs. C M Knee land reports her son Pvt Ralph J Knee land has been discharged after ten days of hospitalization. He is making satisfactory recovery at Fort Dix New Jersey. His address remains Pvt Ralph J Knee land 55543265 Company Q 2nd Training Regt Fort Dix New Jersey.

Soldier News C.M. Kneeland Ralph Ralph J. Kneeland U. S 2Nd Training Regt Fort Dix New Jersey

Births Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson

Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson announce the birth of a girl named Renae Luann at Postville hospital on Thursday February 28. The family thanks friends for kindness while recovering at home. Mrs Aldora Anderson, 27c.

Norris Reierson Postville Hospital Renae Luann Aldora Anderson

Solheim 40th Anniversary Celebrated in Clermont Home

A picnic dinner marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kaute Solheim at their Clermont residence on Sunday. Also honored were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Barness of West Union celebrating their 10th anniversary. Guests included the George Solheim family, Engvald Barness, Barness and Strand families from Ossian, Castalia, Waterloo, Decorah, and Clermont, with numerous relatives and friends in attendance.

Mrs. Kaute Solheim Clermont Teir Bernard Barness West Union George Solheim Engvald Barness John Ralph Barness Ossian Selmer Strand Castalia Marvin ‘Strand Alvin Thompson Waterloo George Barness Irvin Osmundson Heldmer Berentson Ethel Richard Kleppe Howley Thompson Tom Pape Elmer Lien Emer Barness Bernard Ewer Decorah Richard Osterhus Sons

Town and Farm Change Hands in Local Move

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woods with three sons relocated to the farm they purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Millard Bear. The Eckhoff family vacated the property Thursday. The Woods had been living near the Karl Miller dam after Mr. Woods took over a six dollar tank truck service formerly run by Phillips. The Miltons became tenants at the Karl Miller farm starting March 1.

Leo Woods Hamn Millard Bear Jake Eckhoff Woods Karl

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Riverside Club Met Ida Meyer Francis Wolf Florence Dean Accely Coryell Products Farmers Savings Bar Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Au Pocermont Iowa Gospel Message Church Clermont Lutheran Parish Sells Staake Farm Don Wirkler Best Buy Rene Bessa Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Company Clermont, Iowa Felco Feds Felcos Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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