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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

7

Schweinefus Griebenow Wedding at West Clermont Church

Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow returned Friday night from a trip to Milneis Nebraska and Pella. Mr Griebenow and Leona Lyn gaas Schweinefus were married Tuesday afternoon May 7 at four oclock at the West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev S B Knudsen officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow brother and sister in law of the bride. They will be at home after June 1 in the apartment above their store now being readied for business.

Leo Griebenow Milneis Nebraska Pella Griebenow Leona Lyngaas Schweinefus West Clermont Lutheran Church S. B. Knudsen Mra Richard Griebenow Baid

Nurse's Training Patsy Gass Accepted At Allen Memorial Hospital

Patsy Gass has been accepted as a nursing student at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo for the fall term. She will graduate next week with Clermont High School class of 67. She is the daughter of Mrs. Flossie Gass. A surprise picnic honored Mr and Mrs William Weda on their gold wedding anniversary at their Clermont farm, with four generations present from several families including Schott Mitts Wedo Hager and Quinns of Castalia Decorah and Castalia relatives.

Patsy Gass Allen Memorial ‘Hospital Waterloo Patsy Clermont High School Flossie Gass William Weda Arthur ‘Schott Dean Mitts Lyle Olson Elsie ‘Wedo Ida Wedo Clermont Elmer Hager Jeny Hager Gayle Elizabeth

Four Superiors in Final Music Contest at Postville

Clermont entered four large groups in the state finals last Friday evening at Postville, each earning a superior rating. In solo and small group, Clermont won 30 superior ratings out of 38 entries. Credit goes to director Mrs. M. Hi Moore and the pupils for their tireless effort and achievements as many face final school activities and some move to Valley High School next year.

Clermont Postville M.hi Moore New Valley

Easter Seal Report From Mont Clare Township Chairman

Mrs Millard S Larson of Cler mont township reports 101 05 dollars collected from 230 Easter Seals appeals sent out.

Millard S. Larson Clermont Township

Clermont to Open New U Save Store This Saturday May 18

Saturday May 18 marks the opening of Leo’s U Save grocery in Clermont. Local residents Mr and Mrs Emil Kuss of Waterloo hosted a birthday gathering for twin sisters at Mrs Flossie Gass’s home. Several families from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Arlington and Sumner visited for Mother’s Day and graduation events while Mary Barnhouse of Clermont begins her role as student education association program chair and district YWCA secretary.

Clermont Leo U-Save Emil ‘Kuss We‘terloo Flossie Gass J. A. Erickson Cedar Rapids Norman Erickson Miss Barnhouse Clermont High School Upper Iowa University Student Christian Association YWCA Camp Wapsie Decorah Hospital George Belschner Leo and Leona Griebenow Clermont Enterprise Robert LaVelle Ashley LaVelle Gander H.A. Lubke John Bush Maureen Johnnie Phyllis Skeen Brian Ruth Starkey Joe Brady Hawkeye Norris ‘Reierson Ray Reierson M. H. Moore Nellie Carpenter Irvin Carpenter Sumner Interstate Power Co West Union Lloyd Meier Eugene Robison Wm. Burrow Burrow Int ‘Monona David Schultz Mir Wm. Burrow, Jr Linda and Michael Cedar Rap‘ids Wim, Burrow, Sr

Clermont senior events light up May program night

Clermont seniors wrap a busy May with class night, baccalaureate, and two one act plays on May 22 followed by commencement. Arthur Carpenter and Rev Knudsen headline the speaker lineup. Variety show highlights include 1920s theme, Welk guests, a fashion segment, comedy acts, and the sponsor AXA-dent toothpaste. Students share summer plans and senior class activities roll into junior and eighth grade reports.

Knudsen Arthur Carpenter Asst Dept. of Public Instruction Clermont Florence ‘Welk Welk Axa-dent

Methodist Church Service Notice by Minister Steinman

The bi weekly worship service led by Minister E G Steinman will be held this coming Sunday at 6 45 am. Visitors are always welcome at the Methodist church.

E.G. Steinman

Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule

West Clermont and East Clermont schedule lists choir sessions parish brotherhood catechization junior choir and worship services with confirmation and the Lord's Supper. Parishes in clerked times outline Sunday school and public catechization throughout the week.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont W. ‘Clermont East Clermont W. Clermont

Gospel Message Church Service Schedule Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church located 3 miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m led by Pastor Lester Lease and Morning Worship.

Clermont Lester Lease

Schultz Family Welcomes New Son and Daughter

Mr and Mrs Dean Schultz of Monona announce the birth of son David Dean on May 10 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. They also have daughter Barbara. This adds to the Nelsons as three grandchildren for Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson, comprising one boy and two girls.

Dean Schultz Monona David Dean Barbara Arthur Nelson

WSCS Meeting at the Tatro Home May Meeting Highlights

The Methodist WSCS met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Tatro on Monday May 1 with co host Mrs. Joe Brorby. Sixteen members and three guests attended. Mrs Elmer Easler delivered the spiritual life message and reports from the Dubuque district meeting were given by Mrs Lucian Appelman and Mrs Ruth Starkey. Officers for 1957 58 were installed by Mrs C E Heiser. The society voted to send an additional 25 to missions. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for prayers and well wishes during illness.

Methodist WSCS Clarence Tatro Joe ‘Brorby Ness Elmer Easler Dubuque District Strawberry Point Lucian ‘Appelman Ruth Starkey Lubke

Inga C Anderson obituary notes birth and death dates

Inga Christina Anderson daughter of Torkel and Kjersti Olson was born July 22 1895 in Fayette county and died May 5 1957 in Iowa City at sixty one. She married Conrad Anderson and had six children Clarice Latham Alton Fern Duane Delores Kenneth. She moved to Town Clermont and affiliated with West Clermont Lutheran Church. Funeral May 7 at West Clermont Church with burial in East Clermont cemetery. Card of thanks from family notes appreciation for flowers memorials and support.

Inga Christina Anderson Torkel Kjersti Olson Fayette County Iowa City East Clermont Lutheran Church South Dakota Conrad Anderson Clarice James Latham Elkton So. Dak Nels Elgin Henry Clermont Emil Phelps Wis Tom Strawberry Point Selma James Taylor Teolina John Erickson Wadena West Clermont East Clermont C. N. Olson Louis Olson Arnold Stumme Alfred Baechler Walter Follett Erul ‘Lassig

Home on Leave and Local Social Notices

Ensy Dale Schultz is home on leave from Newport Rhode Island and will depart May 17 for San Francisco to be stationed. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kittleson and Carolyn of Bellevue were luncheon guests of Mrs. Clara Helgerson en route to Rochester for a visit with their son Gerald and family. They attended the baptism of Karla Marie Kittleson, with Carolyn among the sponsors. Lorraine Kittleson Hoover and Karin Annette Hoover were born this spring, making the Kittlesons grandparents twice. Various local families shared meals and visits across Ames and Spring Grove, including Mother’s Day gatherings and Sunday dinners. Juanita Turner and Jim Dippert wed in Hampton after a weekend in the area. Additional guests visited and events filled the weekend, including dinner guests of the Amundson and Olson families and a wedding in Shell Rock.

Ensy Dale Schultz Newport Rhode Island San Francisco Calif Harlan Schultz Clifford Kittleson Carolyn Bellevue Clara Helgerson Rochester Minn Gerald Karla Marie Kittleson Lorraine Don ‘Hoover Ne. Hollywood Karin Annette Gerald Kittleson Max Thoma Elgin Louise Miller Len Simek Keith Thoma Sandra Olson Ames Olson George Frieden George Bentonome Spring Grove L. E. Amundson LaVern Larson Ie Oliver Larson C. A. Johnson Clifton Pringle Howard ‘Kluss Monona Karl Miller Clarissa Guy Probert Hampton Erwin Miller Juanita Turner Alton Turner Shell Rock Jim Dippert Albert Benter Hawkeye Leland Benter Randalia Nellie Carpenter M. H. Moore Almer “. Nelson

Misses 200 Bucks Drawn in Merchants Jackpot

Mrs. Victor Guyer was drawn for 200 dollars in the Merchants jackpot drawing held Saturday evening but not present to claim it. A second drawing produced Chas Selby as the 40 dollar winner.

Victor Guyer Chas. Selby

Thumb injury at local creamery reported

Lyle Olson injured his left thumb in an elevator at the dry milk machine on a Saturday night. He had part of the bone removed and the thumb reattached at Postville hospital, with expected time off work. Family and social notes follow, including Mother's Day gatherings, meals, visitors, confirmations, and birthday celebrations across local households. Georgia Treim and Mrs. Joe Larson hospital updates noted.

Lyle Olson Postville Hospital

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