Calendar items and meetings of May & Council
A May calendar item lists a meeting schedule with the Methodist church group W S C 5 and Tre Ore Club sessions.
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Methodist
Tre Ore Club
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
8
Riverside Club Meets at Mrs Boyle's Home
The Riverside Social Club gathered at Mrs. Howard Boyle’s house with co host Mrs. Louis A Olson. Seventeen members answered roll call and discussed Wednesday night programs. Contests awarded to Mrs. John Yauslin Mrs LT N Olson Mrs James Anderson and Mary Tatro. Door prize to Mrs Louie Olson. Next meeting hosted by Mrs LT N Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Howard Boyle
Louis A. Olson
Gordon Schupbach
John Yauslin
N. Olson
James Anderson
Mary Tatro
Mother's Day Gift Selection at Clermont Brick & Sand Co
A local shop promotes a Mother s Day gift selection with stock ready. Pat Capper hosted a supper at the Richard Olson home on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Trudo and Dick visited the Gene Trudo home at Postville Junction for Sunday dinner last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Pat Capper
Richard Olson
Elmer Trudo
Gene Trudo
Postville Junction
Bitten by Rabid Skunk Injures Young Boy
Jimmy Martin six year old son of Mr and Mrs Jorris Martin was bitten by a skunk on Easter Sunday. The skunk proved rabid and the child received the required series of shots and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Martin
Jorris Martin
Hospitalized In England
Mr and Mrs Claude Gress learn their son Richard Shay, a Central City native, is seriously ill in an England hospital with acute lobar pneumonia after a telegram from Major General Reeves in Washington. He is in an oxygen tent and will be moved to a German air force hospital before flying home. his parents stay in daily contact by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gress
Francis
Eunice) Shay
Central City
Reeves
Washington
Richard Shay
England
Germany
Air Force Hospital
States
Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Held at Local Church and School
The junior-senior banquet used Fantasy Land as its theme and was held Saturday evening at West Clermont Lutheran Church dining hall. Junior mothers served the dinner. Afterward the students attended a high school prom in the gym sponsored annually by the Unit American Legion Auxiliary, with Supt. M H Moore extending special thanks for the Auxiliary’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Supt. M.H. Moore
Vand erbeck Family Dines In Elgin Visitor's Home
Rev and Mrs H J Vanderbeck and family of Elgin were supper guests Wednesday in the Edwin Krueger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Vanderbeck
Elgin
Edwin Krueger
Entertain Clubs Meeting Recap At St Peter's Hall
The Town and Country Club hosted Tre Ore Club Senior Study Club and Mrs A G Van Nordstrand of Hawk Eye on April 25 at St Peter's Church hall. Mrs Willett Miller greeted guests read a letter from Helga Berge Luther College Decorah Van Nordstrand spoke. Program announced by Mrs Lloyd Meier included Dianne James piano solo and piano duet with Elaine Amundson. Mr Nichols of the Oelwein Daily Register showed slides of Carlsbad Caverns Pikes Peak and Rose Bowl floats. Next meeting set for Friday May 24 at Mrs Aldora Anderson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore Club
A. G. van Nordstrand
Hawkeye
St. Peter's Church Hall
Willett Miller
Helga Berge
Luther College, Decorah
van Nordstrand
Lloyd Meier
Dianne James
Dianne
Elaine Amundson
Nichols
Oelwein Daily Register
Carlsbad Caverns
Pikes Peak
Pasadena
Calif
Aldora Anderson
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets for Easter Theme
The G. M. Study Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ewald Lyngaas’s home with thirteen members. They contributed to the cancer fund, and Evelyn Thiele spoke on extension service and personality improvement. Guests included Mrs. Kathinka Larson, Mrs. Geo. V. Larson, Mrs. Evelyn Thiele, and Shirley Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Ewald Lyngaas
Cancer Fund
Evelyn Thiele
Kathinka Larson
Geo. V.larson
Shirley Johnson
BPW Luncheon and Bridge at Meier Home
Business and Professional Women met at the Meier residence for a luncheon and bridge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bess Blake, Mrs. Millard Rear, Mrs. Arnold Stumme, and Mrs. Aldora Anderson. A Commercial Club letter urged an evening’s entertainment. A resignation from Mary Brandt was read and a June outing committee was formed. A $2 cancer fund donation was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Meier
Charles Heiser
Louis A. Olson
Howard Boyle
Andine Vasby
Millard Rear
Dean DeSart
Mary Brandt
Alfred Baechler
Dennis Beat
Cancer Fund
Service Address For David Gutcher Return To Service
A new address for Corporal David E. Gutcher 1511631 after his return to service. He is assigned to Weapons Training Battalion MCRD San Diego California 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gutcher
David E. Gutcher
MCRD
San Diego
Calif
Local Hospital Notes and Family Visits in Iowa City
George Belschner was hospitalized at Decorah Hospital for observation and treatment after entering Sunday, April 28, with surgery conducted in Iowa City. Mrs Laird Cline returned from Iowa City where she stayed with Mrs Harold Triem and viewed Georgia Triem, who recently had heart surgery and is reported to be recovering well in the University Hospital Children’s Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Hospital
George Belschner
Iowa City
Laird Cline
Harold Triem
Georgia Triem
Georgia
Georgia"Triem
University, Hospital
Card of Thanks and Social Greetings Card
Alvin Buroden expresses gratitude for bards gifts and visits during hospital stay at West Union. Special thanks to neighbors for spring feeding. kindness will be remembered. Mrs M H Moore hosted ladies bridge club dinner and a bridge session with high scores by Mrs Bess Blake and Mrs Elmer Easler. guests included Mr and Mrs George Belschner and Miz Laura Bruthler at Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Hospital
Alvin Buroden
M.H. Moore
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Bess Blake
Elmer Easler
George Belschner
Miz
Laura Bruthler
Hawkeye
Gospel Message Church Service Times West of Clermont
Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 15 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m pastor Lester Lease presiding welcome to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
Methodist Church Announces Weekend Worship Schedule
E G Steinman minister will conduct Quribi weekly worship Sunday at 8 45 a m The district conference is set for Strawberry Point Church Sunday from 2 30 to 5 00 p m with attendees urged to participate in the service and related events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Quribi
Our District
Strawberry Point
Clermont Lutheran Parish S. B. Knudsen, Pastor
Schedules for West Clermont and East Clermont churches list services and activities. West Clermont includes senior choir Thursday 7:00 p.m. and Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Luther League 7:30 p.m. Wednesday junior choir 7:00 p.m. East Clermont shows Mission and Sewing Societies Thursday 2:00 p.m. and choir 8:00 p.m. Saturday catechetical 10:45 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. with presented S. S. attendance awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Luther League
East Clermont
S. S
Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal Schedule
The Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal lists services from May 5 to May 26 led by Rev. Paul A. Clark. May 5 morning prayer at 7:30, May 12 Easter III Holy Communion at 7:30, May 14–15 diocesan convention at St. Mark's Waterloo, May 19 Easter IV morning prayer at 7:30, May 26 Rogation Sunday morning prayer at 11 with procession to fields and a 12 noon picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Clark
St. Mark’s Church
Waterloo
Good Neighbor Deed Brings Eight On Tractor Aid Die
Eight men with tractors and implements gathered at the Alvin Ruroden home for a good neighbor effort to aid spring seeding. Ruroden, recently ill and hospitalized, is improving but cannot drive. participants included Harvey Jarms Harold Pruess Henry Luckow Kenneth Luckow Elmer Lubke Bob Meyer and Charlie Schave. Mrs Harvey Jarms and Mrs Charlie Schave assisted Ruroden’s wife. Inga Larson left for Harper’s Ferry to stay with Mrs John Larson while Mr Larson farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ruroden
Ruroden
Harvey Jarms
Harold and
Ed Pruess
Henry and
Kenneth Luckow
Elmer Lubke
Bob Meyer
Charlie Schave
Mrs. Quroden
Inga Larson
Harpera Ferry
John Larson
Mr. Larson
Loftsgard Loomis Wedding At St Mathews Lutheran Church
Marilyn Loomis and Wendell Loftsgard wed at St Mathews Church in Indianapolis on Easter Sunday. Rev Donald Bachman officiated as couple exchanged vows. Attendants wore pale blue and burgundy gowns. reception followed with couple planning to reside in Tempe Arizona. Loftsgard is from Clermont, Indiana. Loomis daughter of Emerson and ____ Loomis of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mathews Lutheran Church
Indianapolis
Marilyn Loomis
Wendell Loftsgard
Donald Bachman
Lewis Lyons
Miss Loomis
Emerson K. Loomis
Butler Ave
Ind
Vincent Peffley
Goshen
Donald Wilson
Frankfort
Rolla Me
Adams
Theo. Loftsgard
Clermont
Dean Loftsgard
Daniel Flores
Ames
Millard Nelson, Jr
Tempe
Ariz
Arizona State College
University of Towa
Loftsgard
Olson and Grimes Families Dine with Reiersons
Mr and Mrs Louie Olson and Mr and Mrs G D Grimes were supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Olson
G. D. Grimes
Ray Reierson
Entertain at U S A Marilyn Guyer heads Fayette event
University sophomore Marilyn Guyer from Cler mont participates in the annual Kappa Eta Beta sorority team for Fayette High School senior girls on Thursday May 2 from 2 30 to 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Templeman. Guyer majors in elementary education and is among nineteen active sorority members on campus. The visiting seniors meet about 21, learn about college at Upper Iowa, and Guyer is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer active in University Players and N BR A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Guyer
Upper Town
University
Clermont
Fayette High School
Paul Templeman
Fayette
Miss Guyer
Upper Iowa
Victor Guyer
University Players
N. ‘Br
Last PTA Meeting Featured Playlet Scattered Showers
The final PTA gathering of the year drew a good crowd on Wednesday night. Mrs. Carmen Swenson, Mrs Laird Cline, and Mrs William Nelson Jr presented a one act playlet Scattered Showers enjoyed by all. A silent auction was held and kindergarten mothers served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Carmen Swenson
Laird Cline
Starts New Home on Lot Purchased from Wayne Shipton
Marvin Larson has begun building a new home on recently bought lots from Wayne Shipton. The 24 by 30 foot structure will include two bedrooms a kitchen a living room and a bath. The basement is dug and Olson Olson will perform the masonry work with George Paulson serving as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Larson
Wayne Shipton
Olson & Olson
George Paulson
Town Aid Meets in April Home Program
Town and Town Ladies' Aid held a Wednesday afternoon session on April 24 at Mrs. J. C. Jerdee's home. Members shared readings and musical numbers, with JoAnni Moore, Cathryn Crowe, and a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Leon Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jerdee
JoAnni Moore
Cathryn Crowe
Leon Hanson
Burkard Riegels
Thomas Jefferson
Herbert Dummermuth
Verni Engle
Reception For Newlyweds At West Clermont Church
A Tuesday evening reception at West Clermont Lutheran Church honored Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Loftsgard. Relatives and friends attended. program featured reading, music by Amundson Male Quartet, piano solos by Aldora Anderson, and remarks by Pastor Knudsen. The couple depart Wednesday for Tempe Arizona to resume duties at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Wendell Loftsgard
Millard Nelson, Jr
Amundson
Aldora Anderson
Helen Wolfs
Lars Miller
LaVonne Nelson
Knudsen
Lea Wolfs
Harry Amundson
Wanda Meyer
Delores Kerr
Will J. Nelson
Henry Schweinerus
George O. Larson
Otto Vasby
Gussie Miller
Loftsgard
Arizona
Tempe
Ait
River Drive
Ariz
Johnson Sell Pahpukkeena Hall to Nelsons with new possession
Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson sold the Pahpukkeena Hall building to Will J and Edna Nelson with possession on May 1 The property also contains two modern apartments The sellers moved into the Alma Ostlie house this Saturday which they had purchased last fall and are modernizing it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMrs
Marvin Johnson
Pahpukkeena Hall
Will J
Edna Nelson
If Firs. Johnson
Alma Ostlie
Township cancer drive reports $116.50 total
Cancer chairman Mrs Franz Appelman reports a township fund total of 11650 dollars collected. She thanks workers for their time and energy. Clermont township is the first in region No 2 including Elgin Pleasant Valley Dover and Clermont to submit their final report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Appelman
Clerman Township
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Dover
Clermont
Mrs Julia OBrien Celebrates Ninth Birthday In St Paul
Mrs Julia OBrien of 862 So Wilder Ave St Paul Minn marked her ninth birthday on March 4 and enjoyed greetings from friends at Clermont Readers of the Echo Enterprise are noted Weekly Mr and Mrs Richard O Olson and Elliott were Sunday dinner guests of the Lawrence Guyer family A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Leona Guyer was attended by about two hundred relatives and friends as they prepare for their marriage on April 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia O'Brien
Wilder Ave
St. Paul
Minn
Clermont
Echo-Enterprise
Richard O. Olson
Elliott
Lawrence Guyer
Frank Roberts
Leona Guyer
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Riverside Club
Florence
By Dean Schneider
Idean
Coryell Products
Riverside
Beny
Omr
Boyer Septic Tank
Clermont Brick & Sand Hardware
Bank Credit
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
G. M. Study Club
B. & P. W. Meeting
LAGO
Gospel. Message Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
the Church of Our Saviour
Clermont — Episcopal
Loftsgard - Loomis
Town Aid
Harlan Schultz
Order of Foresters
New Hampton
Lovie Olsons
William’ Belschner
Arington
Hess Blake
Herbert Drummermuth
Oelwein
Karl ‘Martin
Donald Martin
Eldorado
Johnson
Elco
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
Clermont, Iowa
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