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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
7
Carrie Ellen Paulson born July 12 1904 near Postville died March 4 at age 36. Funeral services were held at West Clermont Lutheran church with Rev Ramsey leading. The article also notes baptisms confirmations, a large church gathering, and community notices including births, visits, and club meetings.
W B Bob Blake of Des Moines was appointed assistant secretary of the Iowa Commerce Commission, the second highest appointive post. He succeeds John Gillespie who served twenty years. Blake joined the commission in 1927 and has held roles from fire clerk to examiner and assistant superintendent of motor transportation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W R Blake of Clermont.
William Frederick Wander age 62 10 6 died at his West Clermont home after a lingering illness. He married Blanche Ostlie in 1912 and they farmed for 28 years. Survived by widow daughter Yvonne Lorraine three brothers George Philip Charles and five sisters. Funeral by Rev E E Ramsey at home then West Clermont Lutheran Church with casket bearers Ruell Dwight Philip Jake Joe and Jackie.
Heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude for floral offerings and help at the services. — Mrs. Blanche Wander and Yvonne.
Wm Calahan attended the Iowa oil dealers annual meeting in Des Moines on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wm Kneeland visited Postville relatives Sunday with Agnes and Leo Kneeland. Mrs R V Brandt hosted a one o clock Incheon for the Contract Bridge club, with high scores earned by Mrs H B Greenley and Mrs E L Crowe. Barbara Jean Anderson baptized Sunday at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev E E Ramsey. sponsors were Mr and Mrs Chiffaurd Osmundson Thelma Lyngaas and Harvey Anderson. The baptismal dress matched the family heirloom worn by her father and grandfather Albert Anderson two years ago. Guests at the Anderson home included Mr and Mrs Osmundson Vivian and Delores Harvey Anderson and Thelma Lyngaas, with Lyngaas staying longer.
Notice to stockholders and interested parties of Clermont Valley Creamery Company. A special meeting will be held March 20, 1941 at 2:00 PM at the Legion Hall in Clermont, Payette County, Iowa. A special election will determine if the Articles of Incorporation, which expired February 7, 1941, shall be renewed as provided by law. L. H. Appelman, President.
The Clermont Brick and Sand Co plans a paint demonstration next Wednesday March 19 with special reduced prices on paints varnishes and enamels to showcase Chicago paints they have handled for years and expect to feature in the future. Also notes several local residents attended meetings and church events including Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson in Mason City and Mrs Patrick Finnegan at Ossian with a list of attendees from the community.
The Clermont Independent School District elected J A Erickson with 45 votes to a new three year term and Ed mund Dugstad with 42 votes to replace retiring director Dr L L Carr who served over twenty years including more than ten as president. Other directors include Gordon Junker J M Bror by Herbert Martin James Brorby secretary and H B Green ley treasurer. The 1940 election is likely to surpass this year’s turnout though 309 voters are anticipated.
Father OConnell of Clermont will address Decorah Chamber of Commerce Monday March 17 at Hotel Winneshiek in observance of St Patrick's day. Mrs J C Halverson visited West Union with daughter Mrs John P Camp. Mens bridge club met at Gordon Junkers home with Wm Belsehner top score and J C Halverson second.
Evening service and sermon scheduled for next Sunday March 16 at to o'clock. All welcome. Chas F Edwards Minister.
The Clermont calendar lists meetings from March 13 to 20 including the Rosary Society, 4-H Clover Clover, Commercial club, St Theresa Study club, School board, Clermont Study club, Mission Society, and W C O F business meeting. Sunday visits included Mrs O K Kittleson and children with Mrs John Sampson. Dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson included Henry Amundson and Joseph Baker families from Postville. An afternoon Clermont Study club session featured a presentation on Central American countries by Mrs Fred Cline and others. Birthday party for Bertha Sehals celebrated in West Union with Mrs Thomas Cummings and Mrs Lloyd Larson attending.
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