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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

7

Death of Mrs. Randi Larson Phillips 66 Station Owner Change

Mrs. Randi Larson, age 81, died Tuesday morning April 23 at the Nell hereen Immanuel Lutheran home. She leaves six sons, three daughters, many grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services are Friday at 1:30 at Muehlethaler funeral home and 2 at East Clemmont Lutheran church. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Louis Olson, long-time Phillips 66 owner, recently sold the business to Hart Triem, who took possession April 30 and will announce plans next week.

Mig Randi Nell Hereen Immanuel Lar Muehlethaler Louis Olson Phillips 46 Hart ‘Old ‘Triem Triem Winneshiek County North Fayette Rawleigh’s Freeport John Pollen Volga Lester Wenger Annette Mas John Bakewsil Jacquelyn Waukon New Albin Ralph Wells Alcona Wells Melvin Anderson Waterloo Clermont Richard Trade Cedar Rapids Truda Collins Radio Merle Buckdasher Elvira Johnson and Sons Arlington Ed Johnson Betty Ann Martin Anderson Chrystal Gilbert Anderson Mary Tatro Immanuel Arson Randi Larson

Clermont Residents, Businesses Move and Games Result in 1921

From the April 28 files: Dr. G. E. Jorgenson relocates his office to the Masonic Temple adjoining Dr. Layton. Clermont high school falls to Maynard 9 to 7 in a season opener. Anna and Fred Larrabee return from a trip to Troy, New York. Roy Pettit plans to join his wife in Clermont relatives then move to Aurora Illinois for work. The Olson family leaves Clermont for Elgin. Henry Kittleson buys J. C. Halverson lots and pairs with Jack to acquire a one third stake in Clermont Farm Company. Mr and Mrs John O’Brien visit from St Paul. Earl Knutson of Mazon City and Mrs Minn Arvis of St Olaf visit Elmer Olson. Emma Olson returns to St Olaf for a short visit. F. W. Johns of West Union dines with the Blake family.

G. E. Jorgenson Larrabee Mill Street Dr. Layton Masonic Temple Clermont High School Maynard Anna Fred Larrabee Troy N. Y Easty Roy Pettit Clermont Pettits Aurora Illinois Roy Ole.j. Olson Elgin Olson Clexmont Henry Kittleson J. C. Halverson Lota Jack Mr. Kittleson Clermont Farm Company Vir John O'Brian St. Paul Agnes and Elizabeth Crowe Earl Knutson Mazon City Minn Arvis St. Olaf Elmer Olson Emma Olson St. Olef Harris Walterson Karen Minneapolis Minn Clifford Kittelson Olavus Berenson Lars Sampson Sampson Berenson Willet Miller Allen ‘Habeger Gene Des Moines Emma Gunderson Ed Burt Leonard Larson Ossian Harvey Buddenberg Postville George Larson Jand Martin Anderson Henry Shadeland Ridgeway Halver Shadeland North Dakota Mary Tatro A.O. Anderson Geo. Child Leo Mulford Nels Iverson Iverson Child Verni Brandt Milo Meyer Henry Wolf Fred Cline Laird Max Reed Roger Henderson Gladys Yauslin Wm. Hitch Grundy Center H. Heitchnsen Ruth Buckley Cartersville Carlin Elma George Washburn Alta Vista Mary Washburn Oliver Rowland Everett Reuben Hackmann Roy Knight Richard Griebenow Dennis Thomas Wetherbee Hawkeye Thomas Lien LeRoy, Minn E. O. Lien

Mrs Nelson Hosts Grand Meadow Study Club

The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Alice Nelsons home on Friday April 26 with fourteen members and three guests. The program featured singing, scripture reading, minutes, readings, and a lesson on solving furnishing problems in the rural home led by Mrs. Harriet Olson and Mrs. Ruth Lyngaas. Several birthdays were celebrated and a lunch followed. Local residents and guests from nearby towns were noted in attendance and several social visits and travels were reported through the weekend.

Grand Meadow Stud Club Alice Nelson Home Sweet Home Irene Frieden Myrtle Therson Beulah Kozelka Beryl Gwenson Rose Olson Harriet Olson Ruth Lyngaas Hélen Kittelson Clara Helifetser Lyle Aanes James Gunderson Swen Swenson

Luther College Mission Group to Present Program at Marion Lutheran

The Mission group from Luther College will present its program at Marion Lutheran church in Gunder on Sunday evening May 5 at 7 30. All members of the Marion congregation and others wishing to hear the program are invited. A lunch and social hour will follow.

Luther College Marion Lutheran Church Gunder Marion

Ladies Aid meets at Mra. Tatro home Wednesday

The Ladies Aid Society gathered at the home of Mrs. Helen Tatro with Mrs. Elvira Johnson assisting. Mrs. Irene Olson joined, a paper on early town schools was read, and a lunch was served. Library report items show totals for adult nonfiction, adult fiction, juvenile books, and overall loans and gains.

Ladies’ Aid Society Mra Helen Tatro Elvira Johnson Edna Nelson Irene Olson LaNora Halverson

Clermont School Year End Events Calendar

May 2 girls softball tournament May 4 Junior Senior banquet Spring prom May 7 baseball Clermont vs Elgin Senior Recognition Day at Luther College May 10 baseball Clermont vs Ossian May 12 Baccalaureate May 14 Senior class night May 15 grade school graduation May 186 commencement Ten rural school children from nearby districts took the state 8th grade examination held at Clermont Wednesday April 24.

Clermont Elgin Luther College Ossian Stanford Binet

Riverside Social Club Notes and Local Visits

The Riverside Social Club met April 24 at Mrs. Mildred Schatz’s home with co host Mrs. Laura Olson. One new member joined as Mrs. Clarion Olson. Two contests were won by several members and sewing was done for West Union hospital. Next meeting set for May 22 at Mary Tatro’s home with Bernice Tatro assisting. Several local visits and birthday observances followed, including gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolf and others in nearby towns.

Riverside Social Club Mildred Schatz Laura Olson Jesus Clarion Olson Edna Torkelson Ruth Larson Helen Vauslin Clara Hanson West Union Hospital Mary Tatro Bernice Tatro

Red Cross Nursing Class Meets in Council Room

The Red Cross home nursing class held its first of six meetings Thursday afternoon in the council room. Miss Nieber led the session with nine ladies in attendance.

Red Cross Home Nursing Miss Nieber

Clermont Students Place in State Music Contest

Clermont high school students under Mrs. M H Moore took part in four events at the state music contest in Independence on April 26 and 27. Elsie Nesset earned a division I rating for Polonaise No 12 by MacDowell, while Lois Olson, soloist for the Glee Club chorus and soprano, earned a division II rating. This marked Nesset s second straight state appearance with the others making their first showings. Nesset studied privately with Mrs G E Jorgenson. Three judges awarded I II and VI for both glee club and chorus. The school thanked supporters for loaning cars.

Clermont High School M. H. Moore Independence Elsie Nesset MacDowell Glee Club Lois Olson Elsie Nessett Elsie G. E. Jorgenson

B P Women Met and Weekend Visits Across Town

B P Women met at Mrs Myrtle Schweiner home with Mrs Lor etta Amundson assisting. Ten members attended with one guest Sally Meyer. Bridge followed the meeting. Mrs Lillie Crowe won first and Hazel Johnson second. Weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Clem Kneeland with West Union hosts and Mr and Mrs Joseph Larson visiting La Crosse Wis. Various dinners and birthdays noted among local residents.

Myrtle Schweiner Loretta Amundson Sally Meyer Lillie ‘Crowe Hazel Johnson

West Clermont May events and community notices

May calendar items from West Clermont include adult confirmation at 9:30 a.m. and communion at 14 a.m. in East Clermont with Rev. E. E. Ramsey. pot luck for returned service men. Luther League Day postponed to May 12. Other May programs cover choir rehearsals, youth activities, Senior Day at Luther College, and sectional rehearsals for chairs and choirs.

A. O. Nesset West Clermont Highland Societies Glen Larson Paul Larson Henry R. Larson Albert Larson Calmar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mre Phillips 66 Enterprise F. W. Johns West Union W. R. Blake Clermont, Iowa Mrs. Nelson Grand Meadow Luther College’ Mission Group L. A W. J. Nelson Lester Anderson Peter Kleppe Gerald Gutcher Adrian Kleppe iMr John Finnigan Dan ‘Burke Carlin Famiy Malvin Johnson Isabel Nelson Harvey ‘Meyer Elmer Nelson Theo, Loftsgard Dean Wen‘dell Millard Nelson E. L. ‘Crowe Walter Fpalk Jane Amanda Phillips Jerry Johnson Ana Allen Eldred Patterson Albert Dummermuth Fayette Herbert Dummermuth Ibert Kelly Thos. Cummings Anna Stee Arthur Steehame Bob Hamilton Bobbie Lakota Tillie Swenson Jobh A. Erickson Arnold Stumme Luther U. S. A Walter Lundy Del Decorah Richard Olson Henry C. Olson Bettina Buraas Gloria Lloyd Aanes Frank Cahalan James Frank Fay Clermont School News Ralph Schrader R. V. Brandt Strawberry Point John Raymond Inga Anna Larson Riceville George Steinmetz Jacob Sties Eldorado Clarence Kittelgan Baby Harry Vauslin Gene Gruver Mrs Clifton Pringle Red Cross Clem Kneeland John Miller Joseph Larson la Crosse Wis Mary Griebenow Esther Kimball Irene Ostlie Kate Priest Elena Malone Nellie McGreevey John Brandt Earl Bachelder Castalia Clermont Lutheran Parish Julia Bilden Oscar Lind Lind Oran Brandt Jesn Madison, Wis John Howard Harald Bennett Elmer Graver Chambersburg John Barnhouse John Deere
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