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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1956

Page

7

Life Sketch of Mary Wander Brause obituary outline

Mary Magdalena Wander Brause born May 1 1871 near Clermont eldest daughter of Francis Light and George Wander. Married Fred Brause November 22 1895 in double ceremony. Lived on a farm near West Union then Fayette then West Union. Survived by son Dwight granddaughter Derryl Dum mer muth two great grandchildren John and Deanna all of Marana Arizona two brothers John Wander Castalia Philip Wander Fenton four sisters Mrs David Brause Mrs Hugh Randall Mrs Frank Gordon Mrs Ezra Dibble and many relatives. Funeral at Methodist Church in West Union with Rev Paul Potter. burial West Union. Casket bearers Gerald Jacob Joe George Philip Wander Jack DIBble.

Mary Magdalena Wander Elgin Francis Light George Wander Clermont Fred Brause Esther David Brause West Union Dwight Fayette Palmer Memorial Hospital Methodist Church Paul Potter J. S. Crowe Lloyd Craft Gerald Jacob Joe George Philip Wander Jack Dibble Derryl Dum Mermuth John Deanna Marana Ariz John Wander Castalia Fenton Hugh Randall Frank Gordon Postville Ezra Dibble Carl Appelman William Charles

Mrs Irene Olson Returns From California Visit

Mrs Irene Olson arrived home Sunday from Santa Ana California where she spent the past three months visiting in the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ted Lovely and family.

Irene Olson Santa Ana Calif Ted Lovely

Miller-Lamb engagement announced in Milwaukee area

Mr and Mrs Karl A Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Rose to Samuel A Lamb Jr son of Mr and Mrs Samuel A Lamb Jr of Madison Florida Miss Miller a graduate of Clermont High School and Wheaton College Wheaton Ill is teaching in Milwaukee Wis Her fiancé a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering is a broadcast engineer with WISN TV Milwaukee

Karl A. Miller Evelyn Rose Samuel A. Lamb, Jr Madison Florida Miss Miller Clermont High School Wheaton College Wheaton, Ill Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee School of Engineering Wisn - TV

Whites Methodist and St Peter’s Church Service Times

Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney presides as pastor for Whites Methodist Church and St Peter’s Church. Sunday Masses are at 8:00 and 10:00 am with daily Mass at 7:00 am and 7:30 am on Saturdays. Confessions are offered Saturday evening and before Mass.

St. Peter’s Church Robert Cooney

WSCS Met March 5 at Lubke residence

The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. H. A. Lubke’s home on Monday evening March 5. Seventeen members attended with three guests. Pledges were paid to the local church budget missions U S October 2 Harriet Balloon day and to supply work. A thanks from the Robert Mott family was read. Nomination committee members were picked: Mrs. Clifton Pringle Mrs. Ruth Starkey and Mrs. Elmer Easler. The worship service and lesson Ventures in Discipleship were led by Mrs. Jack Bush. Kate Leehy is visiting in the Regan home in Wak on after returning from St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester following surgery.

Women’s Society of Christian Service H. A. Lubke U. S Harriet Robert Mott Clifton Pringle Ruth Starkey Elmer Easler Jack Bush

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Upcoming Concerts

West Clermont and East Clermont host weekly services catechetical classes and youth events led by Pastor Knudsen. Special programs feature Dr S J Strandford and Marion Brotherhood guests with Lenten services, district society meetings, and a Augsburg College choir concert at St Pauls Lutheran in Postville. Luther College Norsemen quartet performs at West Clermont Church on March 25.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Luther League Parish Brotherhood East Clermont Marion Brotherhood S. J. Strandford J. Strandford Augsburg College Choir St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Postville Luther College Norsemen Quartet

Cards of Thanks and Local Notices

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of Mrs. George Leet from Mrs. Aulger Paulson and family. Several local residents send thanks for cards gifts and cheer during hospital stay. Community members note helper acts at Busy B cafe and pool and attend funeral of Glen Green’s infant daughter in Ossian. Neighbors visit care for Nell Regan and Allen Johnson and others host a dinner in honor of Donald on home leave from overseas. Norris Reierson attends Tyteretete Power Co meeting in Dubuque.

George ‘Leet Aulger Paulson Allen Howard Johnson Bob Skelton Anita Norbert Gerner Donald

Clermont council meets March 5 1958 summary

The Clermont Iowa Town Council met March 5 1958 with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Present were Councillors Riegel Thoma Griebe new Appelman and Gunderson. All regular bills were approved as read including items for police fire and street services. meeting adjourned by Town Clerk Geo Durscher. Local social notes follow with birthday celebrations and visits among residents.

Clermont Iowa Will J. Nelson Riegel Thoma Griebe New Appelman Gunderson Arwell Inc Elgin Beho Ragebert Geo

Calendar highlights for March meetings

On Monday March 19 the Commercial Club meets, followed by the Women's Service Club on March 20. March 21 features the West Clermont Mission Society and the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. March 22 hosts the Town and Country Club, with the C O F meeting.

Commercial Club Women's Service Club West Clermont Mission Society Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters Town and Country Club

Illness and hospital visits reported in Dubuque area

Mrs Bess Blake underwent surgery at Finley hospital Dubuque last week and recuperates at her daughter Mrs Robert Steele's home in Dubuque. Mrs Otto Krueger ill but improving staying with daughter Mrs Harry Johnson in Elgin. Mr Krueger had a minor heart attack and was taken to Postville hospital. Mrs Arthur Nelson returned home after ten days in Postville hospital. Dean Loftsgard came home from Postville hospital after a week as medical patient. Mrs Raymond Paulson Waterloo moved to University Hospital Iowa City for clinic care. Mr and Mrs Albert Stenerson returned to Parshall No Dakota after winter visit. they were at Mrs Mary Olson's home here. Dale Schultz of Loras Dubuque spent weekend with Harlan Schultz. Arthur S Olson visited in Hans Sandvold home Thursday. Visitors Friday included Mrs Gena Anderson and Merle, Mr Stenerson, Mrs Len Simek, Mrs Byron Vauelin and Ruth Gibson in Waterloo. Mrs Alfred Wenger spent several days with Lester Wenger.

Dubuque Bess Blake Finley Hospital Robert Steele University Hospital Raymond Paulson Waterloo Iowa City Paulson Irene Horan Clermont Albert Stenerson Parshall No. Dake Arthur 5 Olson Hans Sandvold Home Gena Anderson Merle Mr. Stenerson

Maynard claims 1956 state girls basketball title

Acres News staff reports views on the state tournament. Quotes from Karen J, Arlene K, Eliott O and Bert Henderson praise Maynard orSingle out Maynard guards and forwards, noting Grafton and Garrison as strong contenders and the overall toughness of the field.

Charles E. Selby Helen Henderson Assi Mary K. Swenson Maurine Martin Rose M. Larson Patsy Gass Janice Oakland Arlene Knudsen Gary Gilson Charles Wagner Annette Wenger Keith Aanes Rebecca Olson Rebecca Larson Judy Durr Karen J Maynard Schmidt Grafton

Meet the teachers Mrs Brandt grade four

Mary Brandt, a fourth grade teacher with 17 years in schools from Sumner to Mt. Vernon, recalls a varied career at IBM and several colleges. She values students views and humor, noting daily amusing incidents and noting her interests in color, music, historic novels, and recipes.

Brandt Washington, D. C Mary Brandt Sumner Oskaloosa McGregor Marquette Mt. Vernon Upper Iowa Coe ISTC West Union Girls’ Athletic Association Jia Schmidt

Engagement Announcement for Barbara Appelman and Streeter Shining

iMr and Mrs Pranz Appelman of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Streeter Shining son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Shining of Waterloo Miss Appelman is a senior at the University of Ions and Mr Shining is in medical school at the University The wedding will be held in the UMUMer.

iMr Pranz Appelman Clermont Barbara Streeter Shining Herbert Shining Waterloo Miss Appelman University of Ions Shining University Umumer

Local Socials Spotlight A Monday Night Party

Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson hosted a Monday evening party with guests including Mary Olson Albert Stenerson Richard O Olson Gena Anderson Merle Richard Meyer Olivia Olson Albert Olson Hans Sandvold Harald Landsgard H A Lubke and family hosted a Sunday dinner for Phyllis Skeen on her birthday with guests Jack Bush Maureen Johnnie Brian Skeen and Ruth Starkey present.

Arthur Olson Mary Olson Albert Stenerson Richard O. Olson Gena Anderson Merle Richard Meyer Olivia Olson Albert Olson Hans Sandvold Harald Landsgard H. A. Lubke Phyllis Skeen Jack Bush Maureen Johnnie Brian Skeen Ruth Starkey

Highway Traffic Boom Outpaces Roads Funding

Sixty one million registered vehicles and seventy two million licensed drivers in the United States today drive more than 560 billion miles annually. Average per vehicle is about 9,200 miles and 7,800 miles per driver. Projects demand over 100 billion for highway construction in the next decade to fix inadequacies. California leads registrations, New York is second.

United States Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S California New York State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Wander Brause Florence Evelyn Rose Miller E. G. Steinman WSCS Kate Leehy Charles Regan Waukon St. Mary's Hospital Rochester Farmers Savings Bank FDIC Lowe Brothers LeeLee Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont, Iowa Clermont Lutheran Parish Postville ‘Hospital Arthur Nelson Larry Horan Robert Barker Howard Boyle Walter Kohls Margaret Sheehy Cedar Rapids Nell Postville Hospital Norris Reierson Tyteretete Power Ca America Shallens Council Proceedings Theo. Loftsgard Wm. Burrow Wayne Gilson Oran Brandt Jean Maquoketa Elmer Olson Irene Ostlie Emma Olson Karen Gilson Harry Amundson Richard Griebenow Bob Burrow Ricky Michael Olson Bill Wede Dean Loftsgard Dale Schultz Loras Harlan Schultz Len Simek Byron Vauelin Ruth Gibson Alfred Wenger Lester Wenger Stanley St. Olaf Monona Elkader Luther Navy Barbara Appelman
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