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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

7

Mrs Reed Hosts Bridge Party in Monona

Mrs Reed entertained at her Monona home on a Wednesday evening for a bridge party attended by Clermont area guests including Mesdames Blake, Crowe, Larson, Accola, Olson, Cline, Appelman, Jerdee, Stumme, Halvorson, Lorber and others. Farewell gifts were presented to Lorber and Accord as they prepare to leave the community.

Jean Reed Monona Vol Tog Clermont Ladies Mesdames Bess’ Blake Soldi the Crowe Edith Larson Edith Accola Ruth Olson Frances Cline Barnabetta Cline Joayea’Appelman Hazel Jerdee Lydia, Stumme LaNora Halvorson Wilma Lorber

East Clermont Society Meets at Chickan Parlors

East Clermont society gatherings report May 6 with hostesses Mrs Ed Johnson Mrs Ben Erickson and Mrs Joseph Baker. Devotions led Rev Nesset readings from Mark and Ascension Gospel. Sewing fund bake sale planned for Elgin first Saturday in June. Mothers club May 11 program announced at Millard Bilden home. Birthday offerings listed.

Eat” Ion Society Cecise Ed Johnson Ben Erickson Joseph Baker Ing Jesus Neste Verne Mes Frieden Bilden Lizzie Thorson Westchurch Society West Church Minneapolis Elgin Nesset Mothers’ Club Millard Bilden Orville Berg Arthur Helgerson Lana Lou Olson Clarence Olson Marvin Berg Emmanuel Larson Donald Larson Hazel Gilbertson Ernest Holt

Card of Thanks for hospital well wishes in Rochester

I wish to express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their cards and letters during my stay in the Rochester hospital. From Mrs Gyorgé Belechner. Results use the Want Ads.

Rochester Gyorgé Belechner

Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meet at Mae Crowe Home

The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at Mae Crowe’s home on May 6 with 22 members and two guests present. Mrs. Mary Burke read a meditation on the Rosary as plans were made for a bake sale featuring a hand quilt donation. A large vacuum cleaner was purchased to aid church and rectory, Father Coney gave a May devotion, and lunch was served.

Rosary Society and Altar Guild Mae Crowe Marie Gerner Helen Thornton Elizabeth Quinn Ap Mary Burke Cooney

Grand Meadow Study Club Meets At Nelson Home

The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered Friday afternoon at Alice Nelson’s home with Har riet Olson and Sophie Kittelson assisting. Members welcomed new member Mrs. Wm. Nelson and sang several songs including Coming Through the Rye and Seeing Nellie Home.

Grand Meadow Alice Nelson Harriet Olson Sophie Kittleson Lover Gladys Nelson Cancer Fund Wm. Nelson Irene Frieden Clara Helgergen Beuluah Kozelka Sophie Kittelson Nellie

Priscillas Met Wednesday The Priscilla Working

The Priscilla society met on Wednesday May 5 hosted by Mesdames Henry Schweinerus Agnes Wede John Nelson Elmer Nelson Harvey Meyer and Theo Loftsgard. Rev Nesset led devotion blessed with Psalms. A gift was given to Mrs Leonard Olson who moved away. They reordered paper table cloths and planned more bazaar materials. The meeting closed with hymns and prayers. Visitors Mr and Mrs Henry Kittelson and Mrs Christine Kittelson visited Sunday afternoon. Jtoy Halverson and Georgiana LaBote from Winner SD called at Mrs Alma Anderson home.

Priscilla Omet Henry Schweinerus Agnes Wede John Nelson Elmer Nelson Harvey Meyer Theo. Loftsgard Nesset Leonard Olson Henry Kittelson Christine Kittelson Clifford Kittelson Jtoy Halverson Georgiana LaBote Winner S. D Alma Anderson

Lutheran Church Services and Confirmations May 16

Lutheran A O Nesset pastor announces Sunday May 16 West Clermont adult confirmation service and reception of new members at 9 30 a m East Clermont service at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 a m Thursday May 13 Highland societies do not meet West Clermont Mission Society meets at 2 16 p m Hostesses Alma Anderson Roy Swenson Ray Reierson Otto Vasby Vernon Anderson Claude Gress Merle Ruckdashel

A. O. Nesset West Clermont East Clermont Highland Societies West

First Holy Communion at St. Peter's Parish

Six first graders from St. Peter's school received their first Holy Communion last Sunday. Joan Havelick Maur Een Martin Mary Lou Franz en Joseph McGee Mary McNeil Steven Waters joined by Garry Havelick as cross bearer. A breakfast followed in St. Peter's hall and the annual parish festival is set for June 27 on the parish lawn.

Joan Havelick Maureen Martin Mary Lou Franzen St. Peter's Parish Joseph McGee West Union Mary McNeil Steven Waters Postville St. Peter's School Garry Havelick St. Peter's Choir St. Peter's Hall

Clermont Methodist Church Sunday service canceled this evening

Clermont Methodist Church will not hold worship this Sunday evening due to a bac calaureate service. Regular services resume May 30.

Pentecost Service at Episcopal Church in Clermont

The Church of the Savior White Sunday service will be observed at the Episcopal church in Clermont next Sunday May 16 with Holy Communion and a sermon at 3 oclock Public is invited Pastor Chas F Edwards directed the service

Episcopal Church Clermont Chas, F. Edwards

Rev G P Schroeder to Speak at Clermont Dinner

Clermont Commercial Club sets annual dinner at Clermont cafe on Monday May 17 with business meeting at 8 30 pm in the high school gym. Elgin preacher Rev G P Schroeder will address conditions in Russia and tickets are sold at the Clermont cafe.

Clermont Commercial Club Clermont Cafe G. P. Schroeder Elgin Russia

Senior Play Presented A Case of Springtime at Clermont High

Clermont high school's senior class staged A Case of Springtime on Wednesday evening May 5 drawing a sizable crowd despite rain. Directed by Mrs. Dean DeSart the cast portrayed their roles admirably with interludes by Joyce Amundson and Barbara Appelman. Marjorie Westpfahl presented a corsage to sponsor Mrs. DeSart after the first act.

Clermont High School Dean DeSart Joyce Amundson Appelman Marjorie Westpfahl DeSart

Flaming Arrow Patrol Clinches Troop 51 Interpatrol Contest

The Flaming Arrow patrol led by DeWayne Johnson won the interpatrol contest of Troop 51 with 1665 points, while the Crowe patrol under Howard Stumme earned 1411. Attendance, conduct, good turns, appearance, and skill advancement determined scores as progress toward a Camp Ingawanis week near Waverly, with eleven boys signed up. Local family notes mention Martin Lyle, newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Taylor of Spearfish, and visits from Mrs. Emma Schave of Waukon and the Stolle family to Mrs. Olivia Olson.

DeWayne Johnson Troop 51 Crowe Howard Stumme Camp Ingawanis Waverly Lyle Taylor Spearfish S. D Martin Lyle

Senior Day at Upper Iowa University and school menus

Sergeus seniors and sponsor Mrs DeSart attended Senior Day at Upper Iowa University on May 4. Activities included a campus tour after a program of music, play, and demonstrations, followed by a Luther College vs Upper Iowa baseball game. Weekly menus for 140 pupils featured varied meals from creamed turkey to macaroni and cheese, with eighth grade commencement slated for May 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Dean DeSart Upper Iowa University Luther College Upper Iowa Hans Hartham Kay Jacobsén Marlene Durscher Wilbur Minds Wilbur Maxwell Arthur Nelson Chester Pierce Elbert Westpfahl Maxwell Maxwell Eckstein Ramona Olson

Poppy Sale Aids Veteran Rehabilitation Efforts

The text urges buying poppies to fund veteran rehabilitation and child welfare, notes poppy making began in 1922 by disabled veterans, and mentions 25 million Americans honor the dead and living by wearing poppies distributed by 125,000 Auxiliary volunteers on Poppy Day.

Bess Tschantz Hosts W S C S Meeting

The W S C S met at Mrs. Bess Tschantz home with 11 members and 10 guests present. Devotion was led by Mildred Moore and LaNora Halvorson organized the program “In the Path of Service.” The group decided to send $5 to aid Miss Martha and Miss Lewis as missionaries to Japan.

Bess Tschantz Mil‘dred Moore LaNora Halvorson Martha

First Communion At St Peters Church

Six children received their first communion at St. Peters Church during the 8 o clock mass on Sunday. The communicants were Mary Jo McNeil Mary Lou Franzen Jo Ann Havelick Maureen Martin Steven Waters and Joseph McGee. After the service the children and their parents attended a breakfast in the parish hall.

St. Peter's Church Mary Jo McNeil Mary Lou Franzen Jo Ann Havelick Maureen Martin Steven Waters Joseph McGee

Returns from Rochester Bring Home Mrs Belschner

Returns from Rochester report Mrs George Belschner released from Kahler hospital and brought home Monday. Mrs Belschner feels well while daughter Mrs Norman and Amundson return to Cedar Rapids after week in Rochester and Clermont. Opportunity uses the Want Ads.

Geo. Belschner Norman Amundson Mark Richard Belschner Rochester George Belschner Kahler Hospital Belsechner Clermont Cedar Rapids

Funeral attendances span several families in Union area

Sunday services were planned for Aviation Pilot 1st Class Thomas Delberg who died on a 1942 Trinidad flight mission. Relatives include Earl Monroe Albert Lea Mian and Charles Monroe Water 16a Mics. Mrs Raymond Steffens Christina Monroe Gerald Gathher and Mrs Christia Monroe attend. Delberg, nephew of Christina Monroe, joined air force in 1935. survived by widow married in 1941. He lived in Fayette community before enlistment.

Earl Monroe Albert Lea Charles Monroe Michel West Union Raymond Steffens Christina Monroe Gerald ‘Gathher Thomas Delberg Trinidad Oelberg Christiaa Monroe Air Force Bliss Fayette Service

Zebe Larson Named As Diamond King

Zebe Larson, formerly of Clermont and now West High of Waterloo coach, is pictured as Diamond King by Nelson of the Courier. He starred as pitcher at Upper Iowa, excelled in the Little Eight, coached in Garwin and Nora Springs, and at Waterloo, developing many young players.

Zebe Larson Clermont West High of Waterloo Diamond King Nelson The Courier Upper Iowa Garwin Nora Springs

Clermont Home Sold to Mrs Ruth Larson

Mrs Ruth Larson became the owner on Saturday of the home owned and occupied by Mr and Mrs Carl Halverson in the south part of Clermont. Possessions will be given in August when the Halversons move to their other Clermont home. Today s best buy. A Want Ad.

Ruth ‘Larson Carl Halverson Clermont Mrs. Halverson

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