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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

7

School Board Re-elects Carr as President and Ressler as Superintendent

At the Clermont annual reorganization meeting Dr. L. L. Carr was re elected president and Theo. C. Ressler was re elected for a two year term as superintendent. The board offered contracts to Richard Banning Katherine Eving son Ida Mae Carlson Celia Mort Andrie Vasby Alma Smith Bernice Olson Norene Boley Ruth Banning for the coming year. Committees included finance J. A. Erickson J. M. Brorby J. A Erickson Gordon Junker building and grounds J. M. Brorby and Herbert Martin.

Clermont L. L. Carr Theo. C. Ressler Richard Banning Katherine Evingson Kindred N. D Ida Mae Carlson Oelwein Celia Mort Fayette

Notice to Stockholders of Clermont Valley Creamery Co

Notice to stockholders of Clermont Valley Creamery Co a stockholders meeting will be held at Johnsons hall Saturday March 30 1940 at 1 30 o clock for the purpose of arranging details of organization Board of Directors By C Kittleson Secy

Clermont Valley Creamery Co Johnson’s Hall C. Kittleson Sec’y

Clermont April Community Calendar and Club Notes

April events fill the week with Waldorf Choir Concert Clermont Study Club E S meeting Priscilla Working Band Royal Neighbors of America Men's Bridge Club Rosary Society and Palm Beach era Mrs Baechler hosted the Business and Professional Women's club at the Baechler home Monday evening Seventeen members and one guest attended The meeting led by president Andine Vasby was followed by bridge prizes awarded to Norene Boley Mrs Hazel Johnson Bernice Olson Mrs Albert Lubke and Marjorie Scheel Refreshments were served

Clermont Study Club E. S. Meeting Priscilla Royal Neighbors of America Rosary Society Mi ‘Baechler Palm Aid Katherine Evington Baechler Andine Vasby Norene Boley Hazel Johnson Bernice Olson Albert Lubke Marjorie Scheel LaVon Kaveny Waukon Leonita Haas Louis Olson R. V. Brandt H. A. Lathke Oscar Allen Fremont Nebr Ray Hoover del Ray Hoover

Clermont School Notes Music Contest At West Union In April

Clermont plans an April 5 and 6 music contest with eleven events including baritone horn solo soprano solo mezzo soprano solo alto solo girls trio sextet mixed quartet madrigal group mixed chorus and boys and girls pledge clubs. Senior boys won class tournament last week defeating juniors and freshmen while senior girls race the juniors in an upcoming game.

West Union Clermont Banning Nancy Hackett Alta Larson Matt Olson Rose Marie Hackmann Bern Switzerland Canada

Waldorf A Capella Choir to perform at West Clermont

The Waldorf College A Capella Choir from Forest City will perform at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Monday evening April 1 at 8 o'clock. Sponsored by the Priscilla Working Band, the five-voice ensemble sings without accompaniment from memory in black gowns with white satin surplices. The program includes sacred works by Bach Tschaikowsky and F Melius Christiansen plus pieces by Prof. Odvin Hagen. The tour marks their twentieth annual concert season with appearances across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois including Chicago and Milwaukee.

Waldorf College Paniment Bach Tschaikowsky F. Melius Christiansen Odvin Hagen Waldorf Singers Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Ilinois Chicago Milwaukee Waldorf Choir Christiansen

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Erickson at Home

A birthday surprise honored Mrs J A Erickson at her home last Monday with a large guest list including Andine Vasby N H Nelson and family Wm B Miller and family Cornelius Olson and Janet Alma Anderson H J Larson George V Larson Irene Ostlie and sons A picnic lunch followed. Several locals and relatives visited nearby towns and joined various weekend gatherings and dinners.

J. A. Erickson Andine Vasby N. H. Nelson Wm. B. Miller Cornelius Olson Janet Alma Anderson H. J. Larson George V. Larson Irene Ostlie Carsten Larson la Crosse Eee Hans J. Larson Myrtle Bilden Farmersburg Agnes Bilden Decorah Herbert Anderson Jessie Triem Harold ‘Trien Oelwein Anthony Kern Emmett Burt Lawrence Fred Tschantz Wadena Bess Tschantz August Yearous Thomas Newman Albert Lea Minn John Yauslin Byron Yauslin Cedar Rapids Lealie Johnson

City Election Yields Uncontested Results and Library Levy

Len Simek elected mayor with 166 votes while H E Lands yard L L Rounds and Gordon Junker top council slots with 109 172 172 votes. Richard Olson listed for council with 42 votes. H B Greenley and B C Gruver reappointed treasurer and assessor. Library fund levy approved 112 to 41. Local social notes follow with visits and a birthday anniversary.

Len Simek H. E. Lands Yard L. L. Rounds Gordon Junker O. K. Kittleson Jit Burkart Richard Olson H. B. Greenley B. C. Gruver Frank Pringle Public Library Fund

West Clermont Lutheran Church Event Notice

West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont Iowa invites community members to Monday evening activities on April 1 at 8:00 o clock with details to follow. The notice emphasizes a local church gathering time and place for residents.

Social Events and Visits Round Castalia Week

Mrs F P Clawson and three youngsters from Sama visit Gordon Junker family. Bridge club guests of Mrs R V Brandt for a January lunch at her home. Walter Delaney of Waterloo visits Becker family for Easter. Boys and girls basketball teams host a banquet at Larrabee school. Fire destroys a farm home near Castalia. family escapes. Mission Society met at West Clermont Lutheran church parlors with devotions and home missions paper. Numerous local residents visit relatives, attend funerals, and travel between Ossian Gunder Pastville Clermont Delwein and nearby towns.

F. P. Clawson Sama Gordon Junker Mrs. Clawson Mrs. Junker Contract Bridge Club R. V. Brandt I. C. Jerdee E. L. Crowe Walter Delaney Waterloo H. F. Becker Becker Joe Becker Iowa City Gus Becker Larrabee School Vernon Meyer A. C. Meyer Castalia Mesdames Roy Meyer Theo. N. Loftsgard John Nelson Henry Schweinefus Harvey Meyer Claude Gress Gilbert Nelson Mission Society West Clermont Lutheran Church E. E. Ramsey H. E. Landsgard Helen Osmundson John Moen Wm. A. Nelson Lars Sampson Clarice Aanes Carl Smith Anamosa Lloyd Aanes Julia Gladys Olson Marshfield Wis Alfred Olson Clarence Thompson Clarence Ulstad Eagle Grove Ossian Gunder Pastville Clermont Martin Nelson Louie Amundson Fay Gruver Birmingham Ala Clarence Gruver Waukon Russell Gruver Fayette

Singing Church Holds Services Across Two Sites

On Sunday March 31 1940 The Singing Church Lutheran Worship begins at 10 45 a m Highland with Acts 13 26 39 and Luke 24 36 43. West Clermont Norse hosts 2 30 p m with possible 9 30 a m Highland service if weather blocks Highland. Priscilla Working Band meets April 3 in West church with listed hostesses and Agnes Anderson as program chair. East Clermont Mission Society gathers April 4 with hostesses. Waldorf Choir performs April 1 at 8 p m in Westchurch. Rev E E Ramsey pastor.

Highland Sehured West Clermont Norse Highland West Lecturch Priscilla West Church Peter Lofte Cornell Anfinson Wm. Burrow Otto Vasby Arthur Nelson Agnes Anderson East Clermont Mission Society Ed Johnson Evan Lien Joseph Olson Waldorf Choir Westchurch E. E. Ramsey

Market Day Sale at Clermont Ends Saturday March 30

Clermont hosts Market Day Sale on Saturday March 30 starting at 1:00 p.m. The event features local vendors, special discounts, and family activities throughout the afternoon. Plan to attend for bargains and community showcases.

Clermont

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Clermont School James Rounds Loras Dubuque Lois Brandt Chrystal Miller May Dawn Smith Upper Iowa Fayettebhiend Gladys Peterson Calmar Lolita Blake Hawkeye Lavanda Carr West Union Lucille Lubke Traer Louila Dibble Louise Hackmann Colwell Chase & Sanborn McLaughlin TREE Richelieu Cake Tbs Baechler’s Gash Store Clermont, Iowa Waldorf A Capella Choir Priscilla Working Band Mrs. Erickson Malcolm Ward Leslie Joseph Ward and Keres Dihard Ore Wayne Abel Richard Griebenow Herman Griebenow Leo Dan Burke George Rounds M. L. Perry Austin Forest City C. N. Olson Barnabetta Oclwein Frene and Loyce Geo. V. Larson Delwein Wim. Starkey Glenice Hangartner Lutheran Church Banis Clermont MELLO
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