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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

7

St Peters Easter Holy Week at St Peter’s Church

Rev Fr Robert Cooney outlines Holy Thursday Mass at 8 p m with high Mass and Blessed Sacrament procession and no confessions before Mass. Adoration after Mass until midnight. Good Friday services begin 3:00 p m with Communion. Holy Saturday vigil 8:00 p m includes Mass and Communion. Confessions times listed. Easter Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 10:00 a m official Easter Mass. Confessions Thursday 3 00 4 00 p m Good Friday 2 00 2 30 p m Holy Saturday 3 00 5 00 p m.

Robert Cooney Adarat

Full Gospel Lester Lease Easter Services Sunday

Pastor Lester Lease leads Easter Sunday observance with a Communion service at 10 45 am and an evening service at 7 45 pm on April 1 at the church.

Lester Lease

Clermont Lutheran Parish announces Holy Week schedule

West Clermont events list upcoming services and activities for Holy Week including Good Friday service Friday 1 to 3 p m and Easter Festival worship Sunday with processional offering Bishop festival school sessions catechetical classes and band meetings led by Pastor S B Knudsen and hostesses Mrs Raymond Erhardt and Mrs Wm Nelson with dates in April and community volunteers coordinates programs and prayers for the parishioners.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Priscilla Mdms Raymond Erhardt Victor Guyer Henry Schweinefus Roy Tatro John Schultz Elmer Olson Nelson East “Clermont Mission and Sewing Societies Molms Clarence Amundson Roger Amundson Oliver Larson Clarence Reierson Harold Pfister Ernest Holt

Easter Service at 8 45 A M At Methodist Church

The Methodist Church announces Easter Sunday services with an 8 45 a m start. Minister E G Steinman notes the usual special offering for world service and conference benevolences.

E. G. Steinman

Foresters Re-elect Old Officers

The March meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters re elected all officers for the coming year. Installation is set for the April meeting with a picnic dinner for members.

Order of Foresters

Four Upper Iowa students win honors in Forensic Association meet

Joanni Bennett, iClermont freshman, earned the right to represent Iowa in the women s oratory division at Evanston in April after winning the superior in poetry reading. Marilyn Guyer, Clermont freshman, also won excellent in oratory and poetry reading. The program drew competitors from 16 Iowa colleges and universities.

Upper Iowa University Iowa ‘Forensic Association iClermont Joanni Bennett Iowa Evanston, I Delores Bennett Marilyn Guyer Clermont

Ill and Recuperating Patients Return Home

Mrs. Bess Blake has returned from Dubuque after surgery and is recuperating at her daughter Mrs. Robert Steele's home, where she is getting along nicely. Mrs. Winifred Sullivan, previously at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids with a virus, is convalescing at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Falk in Elgin after a month of illness.

Dubuque Bess Blake Thas Robert Steele Winifred Sullivan Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Walter C. Falk Elgin

Meyer couple enjoy Arizona winter weather at Yuma

In renewing their subscription, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Meyer report one of the nicest winters so far in Yuma Arizona with temperatures in the high 80s in recent weeks. Vernon has worked most of the winter and they anticipate a visit from Mrs Meyer's daughter and her husband next month. They plan a vacation in Los Angeles and hope to see Clermont friends, with plans to return this summer for several months.

Vernon Meyer Yuma Ariz Vernon

Clermont High School Dorian festival highlights and pins

Three Clermont High School students joined Luther College massed band for the Dorian instrumental festival. Cathryn Crowe won a solo spot, with JoAnn Moore and Charles Wagner also praised. Mary Kamp earned an 80 words per minute pin and Shirley Peterson a 60 wpm pin with a 100 wpm goal forthcoming.

Music News Clermont High School Luther College Cathryn Crowe JoAnn Moore Charles Wagner Mary Kamp Shirley Peterson Mary

Phoenix Choral Union presents The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Phoenix Choral Union composed of valley Lutheran churches performed Dubois The Seven Last Words of Christ on Sunday March 18 at Faith Lutheran Church Phoenix One featured soloist was Wendell Loftsgard from First Lutheran Church Mesa Arizona a junior at State College Temps and son of Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard Clermont

Phoenix Choral Union Dubois Faith Lutheran Church Phoenix Wendell Loftsgard First Lutheran Church of Mesa Ariz Wendell Theo. Loftsgard Af Clermont State College Temps

Sophomore class notes blend lessons and recipes

This page records a student group covering business arithmetic topics such as social security and FICA taxes, English paragraph work, imperialism in history, social protest movements, and study of capitalism socialism and communism. It also mentions baking apple coffee cake and butterscotch brownies, pizza pies, jive reading by freshmen, and fashion sewing progress.

United States Donna Helen Beverly O Barbara A Judy D David Larmborn Selby

Army Release Highlights Local Soldier’s Return Home

In Service Army Release, Howard Stumme arrived home Thursday from Randolph Field San Antonio Texas after four years of military service Soldier Address Gerald Lawrence Guyer Sr 9734649 Co 221 Bat 121 Regt 12 Recruit Training Command US Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois

Howard Stumme Randolph Field San Antonio Texas Gerald Lawrence Guyer Recruit Training Command U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes Lll

PTA Met Auditorium Plays and New Officers

The Parent-Teachers Association met at the Larrabee grade building with Mrs. Aldora Anderson in charge of a program by third graders who performed A Pot of Fire and Pinocchio. The spring District 1 conference will be April 26 in Oelwein. attendance requested for all officers. New officers elected: Mr. Selby president, Mrs. Art Amundson vice president, Mrs. Millard Nelson sr secretary, Mrs. Richard Griebenow treasurer.

Parent - Teachers Association Larrabee Aldora Anderson District 1 Oelwein Selby Art Amundson

Gundersons Welcome Two New Grandaughters at Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson celebrate as their son James and wife welcome a daughter D Ana born at Postville hospital on Sunday March 25 weighing pounds ounces. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Durr greet a daughter born at University hospital Town City on Friday March 23 weighing pounds ounces.

Harry Gunderson D’ana James Gunderson Postville Hospital LeRoy ‘Durr Weighing & Ibs University ‘Hospital Town City

Thanks to Clermont Firemen for quick plant save

The Clermont firemen are thanked for promptly responding to a Monday evening fire alarm that protected the plant and allowed continued operations. Elgin Clermont Co op Dairy Co expresses appreciation for their service and quick actions.

Clermont Fie Elgin-Clermont Co-op Dairy Co. Bic

Town and Country Club Hosts Guest Night Event

The Town and Country Club held a guest night on Thursday March 22 at the Lutheran Church parlors. Each member invited a guest and Tre Ore Club members were special guests. Dereen Style Shop of Postville presented a spring style show. The president announced the county convention would be held Saturday April 7 at Hawkeye and the group voted to donate $1 to the Red Cross.

Tre Ore Club Dereen Style Postville Hawkeye Red Cross

Local social notes highlight birthday party and visits

Phyllis Wolf spent Sunday with the Carlin family. Linda Luchsinger marked nine with a party after school attended by Karen Hoopman Diane Metzger Darlene Metzger Karen Alderson Fayne Triem Karen Hilgemann Cheryl Shipton Mrs Byron Yauslin Dickie Norman Boleyn and Jimmie Boleyn. Monday supper guests in the Lester Luchsinger home were Mr and Mrs John Yauslin and Janana. The Gundersons announce their son Steven Harry.

Phyllis Wolf Carlin Linda Luchsinger Karen Hoopman Diane Darlene Metzger Karen Alderson Fayne Triem Karen Hilgemann Cheryl Shipton Byron Yauslin Dickie Norman Jimmie Boleyn John Yauslin Janana Lester Luchsinger Ronald Gunderson Steven Harry

Joint 4 H Meeting at Clermont Olson & Olson Shop

The Marion Happy Hustlers and Grand Meadow Go-Getters met Monday evening March 19 at the Olson and Olson Shop in Clermont. Rich ard D Warren, Clayton county Youth Assistant, discussed assignments. Grand Meadow teams demonstrated air and fuel mixing and adjusted tractor carburators. Mark Amundson showed battery cleaning while Arthur Amundson explained ignition systems. Another Grand Meadow team demonstrated cleaning and gap setting for spark plugs and displayed three types of spark plugs.

Marion Happy Hustlers Grand Meadow Olson & Olson Clermont Richard D. Warren Clayton County Mr. Warren Grand Meadow Club Mark Amundson Arthur Amundson Richard Amundson

Injured Girl in Collision Between Cars

Diane Metzger nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Metzger suffered cuts and bruises Saturday in a car crash while riding with her father. The Metzger car collided with a car driven by Dale Neil of Fairbank. Damages were estimated at $150 for the Metzger vehicle and $200 for the Neil vehicle.

Diane Metzger John Metzger Dale Neil Fairbank Metzger Neil

G M Study Club Meeting Highlights in Grand Meadow

The Grand Meadow study club met Friday March 23 at Jean Agnes home with all fifteen members present. Members answered roll call with an Easter verse, Mrs Carman Swenson read What’s This About Dead Sea Scrolls, two vocal duets were shared by Mrs Selmer Erickson and Mrs Abe Habeger, and the day’s thought was given by Mrs Clarence Kittelson. The group sang birthday wishes to Mrs Atmer Amundson and seven guests attended.

Grand Meadow Study Club Jean Agnes Carman Swenson Selmer Erickson Abe Habeger Clarence Kittelson Atmer Amundson

Public library closed on Good Friday for Easter

The public library will not open on Good Friday and will resume regular schedule after Easter. Milo Anderson, Mrs. Martin Anderson and Mrs. Gilbert Anderson spent Wednesday in La Crosse Wisconsin.

Milo Anderson Martin Anderson Gilbert Anderson la Crosse Wis

Service Club Meeting At Mrs Anderson Home

The Women’s Service Club met at Mrs G O Anderson’s home with 16 members answering roll and guest Mrs Julia Halverson. Members sang and saluted four birthday ladies. They voted to donate 1.00 to Easter seal sales and 1.00 to the Red Cross. A housewarming gift was given to Mrs Anderson. A take-away bingo was played during social hour. Next meeting set for Mrs Henry Kittleson’s home.

Women's Service Club G. O. Anderson Julia Halverson Z. Dick Griebenow Estherball Anderson Mary Olson Red Cross Henry Kittleson

Mission Society Meeting Honors Welfare Convention Delegate

The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday March 21 with hostesses L J N Olson Vauslin Larson Ol son Bergeson Amundson Becker and Anderson. Pastor Knudsen led singing and devotion, Mrs James Henderson led the Bible study, Helen Henderson read, and Mrs Theo Loftsgard reported on the Lutheran welfare convention in Waterloo. Mrs Carman Swenson was elected a delegate to the WME general convention in Minneapolis. Thank you notes were read from Mrs Arthur Nelson Mrs Alfred Bergeson and Mrs Clarence Ruckdaschel. A miscellaneous shower was held for the Olson family whose home was destroyed by fire.

West Clermont Mission Society Mdms L. J. N. Olson Harry Vauslin Ruth Larson Jesse Olson Floyd Bergeson Arthur Amundson Charles Becker Vernon Anderson Knudsen James Henderson Helen Henderson Theo, Loftsgard Waterloo Carman Swenson WME Minneapolis Arthur Nelson Alfred Bergeson Clarence Ruckdaschel

Wenger Anniversary Dinner Honors 47 Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Judy and John spent Sunday in the John Moon home at Independ ence Mr and Mrs Paul Linstadt of Jamestown North Dakota and Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger were dinner guests Saturday in the Alfred Wenger home The occasion was the Wenger s 47th wedding anniversary In the evening the same group including Mr and Mrs Wenger were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Selmer Erickson also honoring the same occasion

Millard Nelson Judy John John Moon Independence Paul Linstadt Jamestown No. Dak Edwin Krueger Alfred Wenger Wenger

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Peter’s Church Clermont Lutheran Parish Florence Cleemont Foresters Upper Iowa Arizona Charles E. Selby 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 Junior News Choral Union Farmers Savings Bank FDIC Freshman News America Courcy PTA Frank Leehy Dean Loftsgard Town and Country Club Love Brothers Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont, Iowa G. M. Study Club Service Club Mission Soc. Meeting Riverside Products Harris Kiosa Pillsbury Angel Stumme’s Grocery
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