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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

Page

7

Sailor DeWayne Johnson Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Ensign DeWayne Johnson arrives home Wednesday from the U S Naval Hospital in Sacksonville Flat after a 28 day recovery from surgery. Allen Johnson travels to Prairie du Chien to bring him home before DeWayne departs Tuesday for Gleneview Naval Air Station to begin four months in combat information center training.

DeWayne Johnson U. S. Naval Hospital Sacksonville Allen Johnson Prairie du Chien Ensign Johnson Glenview Ll Naval Air Station Combat Information Center Ensign DeWayne Glenview

Clerkmont Bank Hires Eugene Robison as Teller

The Farmers Savings Bank board in Cler mont hires Eugene Robison of Tingley as teller beginning April 1. Robison, a married father of a 3-year-old daughter, comes from an assistant cashier role at the Tingley bank and will live in the apartment above the Cler mont branch. The community welcomes the young family.

Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Eugene Robison Tingley Robison

Grand opening draws 140 at Clermont Co op in Feb sales

Report from Clermont Co operative manager Lyle Gunderson shows 140 registered for the grand opening on Wednesday February 22. Cash sales totaled 11148.08 with 363 silver dollars given away and many other prizes. Numerous social visits and family gatherings are noted in surrounding towns including Postville Guttenberg West Union and Elgin with multiple hospitality events and a hospital visit for Dean Loftsgard. Emma Olson returns from nine months in Wenatchee Washington and is met by relatives in Minneapolis.

T New Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson Co-op Emma Olson Myr A. R. Rolf Wenatchee, Wash Minneapolis Elmer Olson

PTA Meeting At Larrabee Grade Building

The local Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the Larrabee grade building on Wednesday evening March 14 beginning at eight. Immediately following this meeting the band boosters will meet.

Parent-Teacher Association Larrabee

Honor Society Meeting Highlights Attendees and Readings

The honor society met Monday February 27 at LaVerne Swenson’s home. Seven members and their sponsor attended, each sharing college plans and course costs. Two alumni Mary Olson and Joann Swenson participated. Sandy Olson read personality article Be Glad You’re Not Beautiful, and LaVerne Swenson reviewed I Dare You. Kind deeds were listed and Sandy Charles and Arlene provided entertainment.

LaVerne Swenson Mary Olson Joann Swenson Sandy Olson Sandy Charles Arlene

Hospital Stay and Checkups Mentioned in Postville Items

Mrs. Arthur Nelson was admitted to Postville hospital for medical treatment on Saturday. Mrs. Clarence Ruckdaschel traveled to La Crosse Wisconsin on Monday for a hospital check-up.

Arthur Nelson Postville Hospital Clarence Ruckdaschel la ‘Crosse Wis

Mr. and Mrs. Laird Cline Travel to North Hollywood

Mr. and Mrs. Laird Cline left Tuesday for North Hollywood California where they expect to locate. They will return later to fetch their jenildrén who are staying with the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline and Mr. and Mrs. C N Noleon.

Laird Cline North Hollywood Calif Jenildrén Fred Cline C. N. Noleon

Weekend visits and notices from Clarks Grove area

Earl Monroe of Clarks Grove Minn guest of his mother Mrs Christena Monroe and dinner guests included Mr and Mrs C E Heiser Emory Dummermuth and Herbert Dummermuth. Relative news from Danville Ill says Richard Crowe promoted and transferred to Bloomington Ill. Busy B in Clermont changed hands to Walter Kohis and Elgin family. Card of thanks from Lena Peters and from Jesse Olson and Toe for fire loss assistance and support locally.

Earl Monroe Clarks Grove, ‘Minn Christena Monroe C. E. Heiser Emory, Dummermuth Herbert Dummermuth Riley Grimes Richard Crowe Danville, Il Richard Bloomington, Ill Walter ‘Kohis Elgin Clermont Emma Olson Jesse Olson

Town Ladies Aid Met With Colonial Costumes

The Town Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon February 29 at one of the year’s most noted meetings with members in colonial dress. Mrs Fred Cline led a brief history of the society since 1894 and reviewed early by laws, meetings and officers as well as program topics from past years and current aims.

Burkard Riegel Howard Boyle Ladies’ Aid Fred Cline Ladies’ Aid Society Henry Rogers Loomis Jack Shaffer Carnelly Rob. Pringle Treas Larrabee Augusta Ladies' Aid Clermont Union

American Legion meetings and club events listed

On March 12 the American Legion holds a meeting followed by the American Legion Auxiliary on March 13. Also listed are Woodland Study club East Clermont Mothers' club and Clermont Study club meetings.

American Legion Meeting American Legion Auxiliary Woodland East Clermont Mothers’ Club Clermont

Clermont Study Club Meeting and Schedule Change

The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon February 28 at Mrs Burkard Riegels home with eleven members present and Mrs C E Heiser voted in. Mrs H A Lubke led the program on American Garden The next meeting will be at Mrs Louie Olsons home on Monday March 12 at 7 30 PM Members are asked to note the date and time change.

Clermont Study Club Burkard Riegel C. E. Heiser H. A. Lubke Louie Olson

Final Dimes Report Highlights Clermont Drive Total

Mrs. Louie Olson reports a March of Dimes total of 352.66 collected in Clermont as thanks are extended to helpers. The column also notes visits among local families, Bethel College students visiting home, social guests, and bridge club gatherings with high scores recorded.

Louie Olson March of Dimes Clermont Olson

Larson Orth Marriage Announcement at West Union Church

Mr and Mrs Millard C Larson of Clermont announce the marriage of daughter Elizabeth Ann to Leo Earl Orth son of Mr and Mrs Russell Orth of Elgin. The ceremony was at Bethel Presbyterian Church West Union Monday afternoon officiated by Rev Gerald Ukena with a double ring service. A reception is planned for Sunday March 18 at the Presbyterian Church in West Union. The couple will reside at Fredericksburg after March 18.

Millard C. Larson Clermont Elizabeth Ann Leo Earl Orth Russell Orth Elgin Bethel Presbyterian Church West Union Gerald Ukena Presbyterian Church Mrs. Orth Fredericksburg

Kick Off Red Cross Drive Announced For April Events

A kick-off meeting for the annual Red Cross drive was held Monday at the chairman Mrs Burkard Riegel home with volunteers present to receive work charts. The drive aims to complete by March 17 or as soon as possible. Various local families hosted gatherings, and the drive is scheduled for April with regional chairmen traveling to Des Moines for a cancer society meeting.

Red Cross Burkard Riegel

School News Staff and Club Roster

The listing details editors Helen Bectin and Mary K Swenson with Charles E Selby sponsor. Reporters include Sth Grade Maurine Martin 10th Rose M Larson 11th Patsy Gass 12th Janice Oakland, Honor Society Arlene Knudsen, Jr High Girls Athletics Gary Gilson, Music Speech Dramatics Charles Wagner, Features Annette Wenger, WFLA Keith Aanes, General Reporters Rebecca Olson Rebecca Larson Judy Durr.

Charles E. Selby Helen Bectin Mary K. Swenson Maurine Martin Rose M. Larson Patsy Gass Janice Oakland Arlene Knudsen Gary

Health reports urged for school children by superintendent

Superintendent Mr Moore urges parents to use recently issued health exam reports. He notes the school sponsored the examinations and sent out reports, stressing that children benefit if parents study them and implement needed corrections. He adds that good health is essential for daily success.

Moore

Faculty Personalities David Pannkuk Band Director

David Pannkuk, band director, led a concert on March 4 and expresses pride in the musical organization. He has taught three years, was born in Waterloo, studied at University of Idaho, Clark University, and Kansas State College. He reads and enjoys golf, tennis, swimming. aims to form an orchestra and run the junior high program. The Pannkuk family includes Cynthia, Bery, and Marty, with a humorous classroom moment of a drummer sitting on cymbals.

David Pannkuk Pannkuk Watterloo Esther Ville University of Idaho Clark University Worcester Mass Kansas State College Manhattan Kans Kansas Pannhuk

Sheryl Ramsey Plans June Wedding

Sheryl Ramsey a second grade teacher born in Arlington plans to marry in June. She attended Arlington high school and Upper Iowa University Fayette. This is her first year teaching and in school she acted in sextet dramatics and on the annual staff. She was a basketball guard and cheerleader in high school. In college she joined future teachers organization and university players. In spare time she reads and watches TV.

Sheryl] Ramsey Sheryl Ramsey Miss Ramsey Arlington Upper Iowa University Fayette Future Teachers Organization University Players Ramsey

Lent and Easter Services At St. Paul Parish

Rev Paul A Clark Vicar lists upcoming liturgical events. March 11 3 00 pm Holy Communion March 18 Passion Sunday 3 00 pm Evening Prayer and Litany March 25 Palm Sunday 3 00 pm Holy Communion March 30 Good Friday 7 30 pm Passion narrative and meditation Easter Sunday April 1 3 00 pm Holy Communion.

Paul A. Clark

St Peters Church Prayers and Mass Schedule

St Peters Church posts Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 am daily Mass at 7 00 am Saturday 7 30 am confessions on Saturday evening and before Mass Pastor Rev Fr Robert Cooney leads parish services and rites at St Peters Church.

St. Peter’s Church Robert Cooney

Local tradesman opens plumbing and heating business

I will continue serving old and new customers and can be reached at my home or by calling Clermont o Millard Bear in Clermont. Mrs. Nels Gilbert relocated to Cedar Rapids for Mr. Gilbert's new job. Numerous local families and friends visited, hosted dinners, and attended gatherings across Lansing Ossian Elkader and Postville. Notable items include death of Mrs. Geo Leet in Waukon and improved health of Mrs. Enen Malone at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union.

Mrs. Millard Bear Cedar Rapids Winifred Sullivan Mercy Hospital Clermont O ‘Millard Bear Clermont Enen Malone Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larry Cline D'Ana Tracy Clarence Gruyer Oran ‘Ames Waukon Lloyd Meier Kathy P. J. Meier Guttenberg Carl Torkelson Harry and Earl Kloster Gilbert Anderson Theo Loftsgard Felsday Mams Isobel ‘Nelson L. E. Amundson Henry Schweinefus Wayne Gilson Dean Loftsgard Don Wilson Becky Glin,s Theo, Beatie Donald Dugstad Bruce Waterloo Harriet Dugstad Mra Evelyn , Olson Mae Carlin Clem Kneeland St. Ann’s Circle Carlin Comete Ins. Service PTA Meeting Honor Society Met California Harry Gunderson James Gunder Edwin Olson Maynard Lena Peters FDIC Slermont Iowa Town Ladies’ Aid CNIS Leo Wood Randalia Carman Swenson Wood Swenson Almer L. Nelson Fred Tschantz Wadena Sig Kahler Marlene Durscher Barbara Johnson Bethel College St. Paul Marlene George Durscher Harry Stolle Jan Olivia Olson Ladies’ Bridge Club Lawrence Bakewell Lansing Theresa Bakewell New Albia Joe Bakewell John Bakewell Conner Dummermuth Connie David Kim Woodrow Hyde Carol and Dean Dummermuth Mr. Hyde Margaret Sheehy Nellie Robert Steele Dubuque Bess Blake Oliver Larson Anita Olson Ames Olson Anita Karen Richard 0. Olson Eliott LaVerne Larson Ann Keith The Foreign Legion Doris Julius LaRosa Mary Prince Ranier Grace Kelly Wanda South Rhodesia South Africa Bonnie Arthur ‘Godfrey the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Nels Gilbert Cedar ‘Rapids Mr. Gilbert Robert Mott Bess Tschantz Madison, Wis Hans Sandsvold Ossian Hans Sandvold Albert Stenerson Rulger Paulson Geo. Leet Louise Miller Louis Schutte Paul Schutte Steven Peter and Albert Lubke Postville Orvald Sullivan and Kathryn Elkader Lena Simek Keith Thoma and Sons Ruth Gibson Christena’ Monroe Earl Gerald Gutcher Henry Thornton Earl Martin Donald Martin Eldorado Frank Horan Dennis Bear Robert Lindacy Franz Appelman Hart and Walt
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