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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1959

Page

8

Baccalaureate Service At Valley High School May 17 1959

Valley High School hosts its baccalaureate program at 8:00 pm with processional, vocal and mixed choruses, band numbers, readings, and speeches. Dr. Robert Michaelsen of the State University of Iowa delivers the address, with diplomas awarded by Supt. Moore and the Board of Education.

Valley Hip Robert 8. Michaelsen School of Religion State University of Iowa Towa City Iowa

Board of Education Members and Officials Listed

The document lists G. W. Alderson as President Lester Wenger as Vice president Arthur Amundson Donald Lamborn Gordon Mosby Gladys Hanson as Secretary and F. D. Welch as Treasurer It also notes the class flower as the white rose and class colors as mint green and silver.

G. W. Alderson Lester Wenger Arthur Amundson Donald Lamborn Gordon Mosby Gladys Hanson F. D. Welch

American Legion Auxiliary May Meeting Highlights

American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening May 12 at Mrs Louis A Olson home with fifteen members. Treasurer reported. Reports covered Junior Auxiliary conference at Valley High and District Conference at Osage. Campaigns for Memorial Day wreaths and poppy sales planned. Next meeting June 9 at Legion hall with program Poppy led by Mrs Donald Larson.

American Legion Auxiliary Louis A. Olson Valley High Osage Pithis Ig Woodward Glenwood Han Eer Deen Clermont Roy Swenson Robert Burrow Fred Cline I. C. Jerdee Franz Appelman Oliver Hansen Donald Larson Lyle Olson Andine Vasby Lloyd Meier Louis Olson M. H. Moore Independence Mental Health Institute Legion Hall Ben Frautschy Clarisa Paul

Birthday gathering honors Mrs Hans Sandvold

Mrs. Hans Sandvold was surprised on Friday afternoon when friends and relatives gathered to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mesdames Amundson Amundson Appelman Anderson Helgerson Helgerson Frieden Helgerson Helgerson Hulbert Bear Olson Olson Os mandson Olson Frieden, and Mr. Will Burrow and Mrs. Ed Barnes were noted as attendees elsewhere.

Hans Sandvold Henry Amundson Martin Amundson Laiian Appelman Gena Anderson George Frieden Clara Helgerson James Helgerson Shelia Jennifer Jacquelyn Olena Helgerson Verdell Hulbert Milard Bear Mary Olson Irene Olson Arthur S. Olson Helen Osmundson Donna Frieden Ed Barnes John Metzger

East Clermont Mothers Club Teaches May Day Tea Notes

East Clermont Mothers Club met May 12 with Mrs John Kronlokken and Mrs LaVerne Reisner as co hosts for a Mothers Day tea and guest time. The meeting opened with a unison prayer and hymns Faith of Our Mothers and Christian Motherhood. Devotions were given by Mrs Alvin Erickson. Kindergarten singing and finger plays were directed by Sun day school teacher Mrs Almer Amundsen. Baptism discussion was led by Pastor John Kronlokken. The meeting closed with a prayer by Pastor John and all sang the table prayer.

John Kronlokken LaVerne Reisner East Clermont John

Woodland Study Club Meets in May Meeting

Mrs. George V. Larson hosted the Woodland Study Club on Tuesday May 12 with fifteen members present. Guests included Mrs. Leo Griebenow and Leon. Mrs. Roy Swenson led the program on Mothers Day. Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr read a poem. Clarence Larson gave the thought for the day. Contests conducted by Mrs. Duane Kamp and Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne awarded prizes to Mrs. LaVerne Swenson Mrs. Art Nelson and Mrs. James Lennon.

George V. Larson Woodland Study Club Harden Leo Griebenow Leon Roy Swenson Millard Nelson Jr Clarence Larson Duane Kamp Lawrence Walvatne LaVerne Swenson Art Nelson James Lennon

Poppy Display Window Finished in Clermont Hardware

The poppy display window was completed Tuesday afternoon in the Clermont Hardware window. The Junior Auxiliary girls will canvass homes on Saturday May 23 to sell poppies in memory of the dead, urging remembrance of veterans who sacrificed their lives.

Clermont

Ossian residents visit Clermont winners noted

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Duane Kamp expresses gratitude to Clermont businessmen for a $40 prize won in a Saturday drawing. The note lists Ossian residents Mrs. H. L. Johnson Mrs. A. G. Fenske Ruth Fosanen and Marlyn Mary Anfinson and others visiting Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sandvold.

H. L. Johnson A. G. Fenske Ruth Fosanen Marlyn Mary Anfinson Ossian Hans Sandvold Clermont Duane Kamp

Army discharge brings Willis Schott home to Maryland

Willis Schott arrived home Sunday after receiving his discharge from the Army at Fort Meade Maryland. He is staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Schott. He was a supper guest Sunday evening in the Arthur Schott home. Mrs W R Belschner Jean and Dick were Saturday callers of the Millard Bears.

Willis Schott Army Fort Meade Maryland Fred Schotts Arthur Schott W. R. Belschner Jean Millard Bears

Death of John Thorson at Postville hospital

John Thorson died after a stroke suffered the previous Tuesday. A well known piano tuner in the area he had lived at the Mrs. Emma Hein residence in Postville after moving from Calmar. In Postville Dr G E Jorgenson spoke to the Oelwein Women's Club the prior Tuesday afternoon May 5.

Ward Clermont John Thorson Postville Hospital Calmar Emma Hein Postville G. E. Jorgenson Oelwein Women’s Club Tee Ey

Follett and Krueger Open Clermont Insurance Agency

Walter C. Follett and Mrs Ken ton Krueger form Follett and Krueger Insurance Agency in Clermont set to open Saturday May 23 in the Roy Torson building offering free refreshments to visitors. The agency will handle a complete line of insurance. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Lyle Olson and family at Cliff J Olson home.

Walter C. Follett Kenton Krueger Follett and

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