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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

7

Foresters Hold Monthly Meeting and Officer Election

The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held its monthly meeting at Mary Carlin’s home on Wednesday afternoon March 17. Officers named for the coming year include Chaplain Fr. R. E. Cooney medical examiner Dr. I. C. Jerdee Chief Ranger Mary Carlin Vice Chief Ranger Mrs Lorraine Crowe Rec Sec Mrs Frank Leehy Fin Sec Treas Mrs George V Larson Trustees Mrs Howard Boyle Elizabeth Priest and Mrs Mary Burke Conductors Mrs Garry Horan and Mrs Kenneth Anderson Sen tinels Mrs Hralan Schultz and Mrs Howard Boyle Auditing Mary Carlin and Mrs Lloyd Meier Mrs Larry Honan served lunch.

Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Mary Carlin R. E. Cooney I. C. Jerdee Lorraine Crowe Frank Leehy George V. Larson Howard Boyle Elizabeth’ Priest Mary ‘Burke Garry Horan Kenneth Anderson Hralan Schultz Lloyd ‘Meier Larry Honan

Mission Society Meeting Report at West Clermont

The Mission Society met on Wednesday with hostesses Manis Evelyn Olson Wm Miller E W Hilgemann Dean De Sart Clarence Jellings Werdell Hulbert John B Shipton and Inga Anderson. Devotion led by Pastor Knudsen. Mrs Louis T Olson presented the program including a vocal solo. The short business meeting closed in the usual form and lunch was served.

West Clermont Mission Society Manis Evelyn Olson Wm. B. Miller E. W. Hilgemann Dean de Sart Clarence Jellings Werdell Hulbert John B. Shipton Inga Anderson Pastor Knudsen Louis T. Olson Olson Willet Miller

Death of Martha Schroeder Reported at Castalia Home

Word reached Monday morning that Martha Schroeder died during the night at her daughter Mrs Walter Schultz home in Castalia. She was the aunt of Mrs Trene Ostlie.

John Brandt Martha Schroeder Walter Schultz Castalia Trene Ostlie

Band Boosters Elect New Officers and Report Funds

Band Boosters club met Friday to approve by laws and elect officers. New officers are Mrs. Vernon Anderson president Mrs. Evelyn Olson vice president Mrs. Richard Wagner secretary and Mrs. Ewald Lyngans treasurer. The group formed just over a year ago and has raised nearly $3,000 for band expenses uniforms and instruments. Retiring officers were Mrs. M C Larson president Mrs. Gerald Gutch er secretary and Mrs. Clifford Kittel son treasurer.

Vernon ‘Anderson Evelyn Olson Richard Wagner Ewald Lyngans Treas Thas M. C. Larson Gerald Gutcher Sec Clifford Kittelson

Clermont Band Boosters Earn Thank You For Year Of Support

Clermont High School Band and Miss Boehm extend heartfelt thanks to the Band Boosters for a year of hard work. Under Edith Larson the group raised funds for band uniforms and at least one new instrument. The note thanks retiring officers Edith Larson Clifford Kittelson and Gerald Gutcher for leadership and dedication.

Edith Larson Fband Clifford Kittelson Treas Gerald Gutcher Gee’y Clermont High School Boehm

Local Social Guests Share Weekend at Sumner and Sumner Area Homes

Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson Mr and Mrs Laurence Knudtson Mrs Phyllis Skeen and Mrs Len Simek were guests Saturday evening of Mr and Mrs Keith Thoma Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin and Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson Jr and daughters were guests Sunday in the Wm Hitch home at Sumner.

Gordon Hoopman Lyle Gunderson Laurence Knudtson Phyllis Skeen Len Simek Keith Thoma

Clermont High prepares for boys state tournament and spring sports

Clermont High students travel to Iowa City for boys state tournament with games against Carroll Council Bluffs Hull Fertile. Muscatine, East Waterloo, and Winfield results noted. Seniors list baseball players slated for practice. Lew Barnhouse to compete in state finals for Forensic League Speech Assn. with radio and impromptu readings.

Clermont High Town City Carroll Council Bluffs Hull Fertile Iowa City Muscatine Slater East Waterloo Winfield Clermont Commercial Club John Knudsen Howard Kittelson David Gutcher Duane Wander Lew Barnhouse Frank Horan Paul Hackmann Dennis Bear Dennis Larson Keith Aanes Wayne Havenstrite Gary Gilson Rowland Hackmann LaVerne Swenson Elliott Olson S.U.S Meskel School of Journalism

Full Gospel Sunday School and Services Near Clermont

The Full Gospel un-denominational church hosts Sunday school at 10 00 a m and Sunday services at 11 00 a m with Thursday Bible study at 8 00 a m Everyone is welcome located on No 18 two and a half miles west of Clermont in the schoolhouse

No. 18 Clermont

St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

St Peter's Church posts Sunday Masses at 9 00 and 10 00 a m with confessions on Saturday evening and before Mass. The pastor is Rev Fr Robert Cooney.

Robert Cooney

Clermont Lutheran Parish Sunday Services and Choir Schedules

Clermont Lutheran Parish lists catechetical classes at West Clermont Saturdays 9:00 a m. Sunday divine worship 9:30 a m. Sunday school 10:30 a m. Luther League visits East Clermont. Bible camp pictures shown. Wednesday junior choir 7:00 p m. senior choir 7:30 p m. Lenten service 8:15 p m. East Clermont choir rehearsal 8:00 p m. Saturday catechetical class at West Clermont 9:00 a m. Sunday school 10:00 a m. divine worship 11:00 a m. Luther League with West Clermont as guest 8:00 p m. Bible camp pictures shown. West Clermont Lenten services 8:15 p m. Highland: Saturday 11:00 a m catechet Next service April 4 at 11:00.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont East Clermont Highland

Service Club Met Hosts March Meeting at Members’ Homes

The women’s Service club met Tuesday afternoon March 16 at Mrs Henry Schweinurus home with ten members and two guests. They donated $2 to the Red Cross. Readings were given by Mrs Henry Kittelson, Mrs Astrid Kimball and Mrs George Belshner. The birthday song honored Mrs Kimball. Beano provided entertainment for the social hour. The next meeting will be at Mrs Richard Griebenow’s home.

Women's Service Club Henry Schweinerus Red Cross Henry Kittelson Astrid ‘Kimball George Belschner Kimball Beano Richard Griebenow

Ill and Hospitalized Miss Crowe Reported Ill

Agnes Crowe is described as quite ill and is said to be at the home of her niece Mrs. Marion Shea in Cedar Rapids. The item reads as a brief society announcement and includes an unrelated line about Today’s best buy in a want ad.

Miss Crowe Agnes Crowe Marion Shea Cedar Rapids

Newborns and Grandparents Noted in Postville Area

Mr and Mrs James Martin welcomed son Steven James born March 18 at Postville hospital weighing 9 lbs 2 oz. Pvt James Martin traveled from Ft Belvoir VA with 15 day Red Cross leave to meet him. Also welcomed a baby girl March 17 to Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson at Postville hospital weighing 10 oz. Isobel Nelson learned she became great grandmother March 19 and grandmother again when a son arrived at Eugene Severson home in Saw City. Al Wilbur and wife of West Union welcomed a son on March 20.

James Martin Steven James Postville Hospital Pvt Ft. Belvoir Va Red Cross Norman Amundson Isobel Nelson Eugene Severson Saw City al Wilbur West Union

Community organizations schedule through late March

Town and Country club on Thursday March 25. Grand Mead Ow Study club on Friday March 26. Business and Professional association on Monday March 29. Town Ladies Aid on Wednesday March 31. East Clement Societies along with St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday April 1.

Town and Country Club Grand Meadow Business & Professional Association Town Ladies’ ‘Aid East Clement Societies St. Peter’s Rosary Society Altar Guild

65th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Sperry

Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger and Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger visited Fayette on Sunday to honor the 65th wedding anniversary of former Clermont residents Mr. and Mrs Will Sperry. He is 95, she 83, and they still do their own housework and daily town trips. They sent greetings to Clermont friends and hope seven children and families will join later to celebrate.

Edwin Krueger Edward Krueger Fayette Will Sperry Sperrys Clermont

Clermont Study Club meets with new officers elected

The Clermont Study club met Tuesday night at Mrs Louis Olson s home with sixteen members present. Ruth Starkey led Our Last Frontier and discussed Alaska by Andrews and articles from Scientific Monthly and Weekly News Review. A four county parliamentary procedure conference will be held April 3 at the Clermont Masonic Temple. The group elected Ruth Starkey president Lucian Appelman vice president Clifford Kittelson secretary and John Shipton treasurer. A silent auction followed the meeting.

Clermont Louis Olson Ruth Starkey Alaska Andrews Scientific Monthly Weekly News Review Masonic Temple Lucian )Appelman Clifford Kittelson See John Shipton Treas

In Service Works with Guided Missiles

Pvt Wayne E Olson of Clermont is assigned to the 1st Guided Missile Brigade at the Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided Missile Center Fort Bliss Texas. A Clermont High School graduate and former University of Iowa student, he entered the Army on Oct 15 1953. Home on leave Midshipman C W Swenson arrives from Annapolis for a four day visit.

Wayne E. Olson Elmer N. Olson Clermont Army Pvt Olson 1St Fort Bliss Texas Clermont High School University of Iowa

PTA Elect Officers at Grade School Meeting

The PTA met at the grade school on Friday evening March 19 and elected new officers Harlan Schultz president Mrs Gerald Gutcher vice president Mrs Lloyd Entwisle secretary and Mrs Richard Griebenow treasurer A program by the Art Club directed by Mrs Inez Thompson followed by a third grade performance We Carry the Mail supervised by Mrs Aldora Anderson

Parent-Teacher Association Harlan Schultz Gerald Gutcher Lloyd Entwisle Sec Richard Griebenowtreag Art Club Inez Thompson Aldora ‘Anderson

Mr and Mrs Emmett Burt Visit Harmony Guests

Mr and Mrs Emmett Burt and their son from Harmony Minnesota were visitors Sunday in the John Sampoon homestead.

Emmett Burt Harmony, Minn John Sampoon Homs

Executors Notice In Estate of E G Guyer Deceased

Notice is given that on March 4 1954 the District Court of fa 1 County Iowa appointed Aubrey C Guyer and Jesse E Guyer as Executors of the Estate of E G Guyer Deceased Those indebted to the estate must pay and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance Attorney E W Hilgemann Clermont Iowa March 5 1954 28 30¢

District Court Fa 1 Towa E. G. Guyer Aubrey C. Guyer Jesse E. Guyer E. W. Hilgemann Clermont Iowa

Woodland Study Club March Meeting Highlights

The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne's home on Tuesday afternoon. Members shared interesting St Patrick facts and sang hymns after scripture reading. Reports covered a training school lesson at Mrs. Earl Handy's home and sewing work by Mrs. Glenn Kirkestue. Prizes were awarded to four members after contests run by Mrs. Jack Dibble and Mrs. Otto Vasby.

Woodland Study Club Lawrence Walvatne George Y. Larson St. Pattrick Red Cross Will Hemeseth George W. Larson Earl Handy Glenn Kirkestue Harry Gunderson Ranald Italy Switzerland Jack Dibble Otto Vasby Roy Swenson Kathinka Larson Arthur Nelson

Mrs. Tom Hanson Dies at Palmer Memorial Hospital

Friends were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Tom Hanson on Friday night at Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union after a year of illness. She is survived by her husband and their son in Clarion. A life sketch will be published next week.

Tom Hanson Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Hanson Suk Clarion

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Foresters Mission Society Met Complete Insurance Service Florence Bear Farmers Savings Bank Friendly Bank FDIC Vera Hangartner Ann Larson Sheryl Peterson Norma Schweinerus Joan Bennett Elizabeth Paynter Helen Henderson Mary Virginia ‘Meskel Full St. Peter’s Church Clermont Lutheran Parish Service Club Met C.W. Swenson Annapolis Carman Swensan PTA Woodland Club Prusther Felco Clermont Co-operative
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