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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

7

Commercial Club Met at Corner Cupboard Clermont News

The Clermont Commercial Club met at the Corner Cupboard for a dinner and monthly business session led by Chairman Junker. Officers elected were Ed Dugstad chair, R V Brandt vice chair, H B Greenley secretary treasurer. Funds were $33.94 on hand. expenditures $97.77. The club discussed census taker omissions, summer band concerts starting June 1 with 35 members, Dairy Day ads, a new Clermont Gander road bus survey, and voted to back J F Miller for county supervisor vacancy.

Clermont Commercial Club Junker Ed Dugstad R. V. Brandt H. B. Greenley Dugstad Greenley Brandt W. R. Blake Clermont SEC Greeniey Farmers’ Savings Bank Ressler Mr. Cooley Orlando Kittleson Clermont- Gander Road J. F. Miller Wm. E. Anderson Dug- Stad

Poppy Sale Again Sponsored by Auxiliary

Disabled veterans in government hospitals nationwide await word on starting poppy production for 1941. The Auxiliary plans another sale on Wednesday evening May 22 with proceeds aiding veterans and families, while funds support Legion and Auxiliary work next year.

Legion and Auxiliary

West Clermont Confirmation Class Reunion Set for May 25

West Clermont congregation plans a May 25 reunion for all confirmed classes since the start of the West parish. About 325 confirmands invited. many from afar expected to attend. Rev. George Alvilden of Our Savior's Lutheran Church La Crosse Wis to speak with music by Luther College and local groups. The event marks the start of the 25th anniversary celebrations weekend. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Kinsel West Union Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wede Castalia and families, Mrs. Kenneth Ellis and family, Mrs. Henry Hirsch and daughters Marshfield Wis, and Mrs. Donald Kobiger.

West Clermont West George Alvilden Our Savior’s Lutheran Church la Crosse Wis Luther College Lavern Kinsel West Union Wm. Wede Castalia Kenneth Ellis Henry Hirsch Marshfield Donald Kobiger Richard Griebenow

Club chairmen to do the work as season opens

The chairmen were told to expect a busy season and that action would come from them. Gordon Junker and H. B. Greenley were chosen for the dinner committee for the next six months. This was the chairman's final action before adjournment.

Gordon Junker H. B. Greenley

West Clermont Lutheran anniversary guest speaker Rev Ulvilden

At the 25th anniversary of the West Clermont Lutheran congregation the Rev George Ulvilden of La Crosse Wisconsin pastor of Our Savior s Lutheran Church will be the guest speaker He is a Luther College and Luther Seminary graduate Previously he served congregations at Toronto D and taught at Luther College He holds roles as Circuit Treasurer President Circuit Luther League Dean of the Mondovi and La Crosse Circuit Bible Camp Director of Circuit Junior Choral Union Circuit Advance Man for Faith in Action and President of the Luther College Alumni association He speaks at the Confirmation Class Reunion Saturday May 25 at 730 pm and at Festive services Sunday morning

West Clermont Circuit Brave Circuit Luther League Mondovi and la Crosse Circuit Junior Choral Union Circuit Faith In Action Movement The Luther College Alumni Association Ulvilden

Approaching Marriage Announced for Carlson Dougan

The approaching marriage of Ida Mae Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Carlson of Oelwein to Paul Dougan son of Mr and Mrs A C Dougan of Dysart was announced at an afternoon tea held 1 3 to 5 o'clock in the Delta Delta sorority rooms The affair featured blue gold and silver and crested napkins announcing the engagement Miss Carlson a Coe College graduate class of 39 has taught English and dramatic instruction at the local high school and is active in Pi Gamma Mu Zeta Phi Eta and the YWCA She is affiliated with the Delta Delta sorority and the announcement noted the wedding will be held in early autumn

Ida Mae Carlson Frank H. Carlson Oelwein Paul Dougan A. C. Dougan Dysart Delta Delta Delta Delta Sorority Miss Carlson Coe College Cedar Rapids T Jin Carlson Cor College Pi Gammis Mu. Zeta Phi Eta Deagan Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Kelvin Society

St Peters Church to Confirm Large Class in Clermont

His Excellency Most Rev Francis J L Beckman will confirm twenty six candidates at St Peter s church Clermont on Saturday May 25 at 10 o clock. A large attendance is expected and the public is invited. The ceremony includes processions, vesting, a sermon by the archbishop, the con rming rite, and a vocal solo, with archbishop s assistants and acolytes listed.

Francis J. L. Beckman Dubuque St. Peter's Church Clermont Mary K. Guritz

Clermont Calendar Dates and Local Events

May events include commencement exercises on Thursday the 23rd, Decorah Circuit convention at Lutheran Brotherhood on Friday the 24th, and Saturday the 25th features St Peters church confirmation and a West Clermont class reunion. Sunday the 26th marks West Clermont Lutheran church anniversary. On Monday the 27th the Business and Professional Women's club and Firemen meet. Wednesday the 2?% Ladies Aid Society. Dinner guests at Joseph Olson home include multiple local residents within Clermont and surrounding families.

Decorah Lutheran Brotherhood St. Peter's Church West Clermont

Decorah Circuit Convention at West Church

The Decorah Circuit Lutheran convention will convene at the West Clermont Lutheran church Friday May 24. The program includes welcome by the local pastor and a series of sermons led by Rev. O Glesne Rev. Carl Loser Rev H T Braa and Dr O J H Preus with topics on divine grace witnessing God preservation and church mission. A Lutheran Brotherhood Rally and Communion services follow on Friday night and Saturday with Dr Carlo A Sperati preaching. The public is invited to attend.

Decorah Ciront Lutheran Convention West Clermont Christ Carl Loser Locust Towa Ih. T. Braa West Union O. J. H. Preus Luther College Decorah Lutheran Brotherhood Jacab Brotherhood Necarion C. R. Lindquist Lutheran Welfare

Memorial Day Program at Tipono Memorial High

Memorial Day program to be presented at Tipona an digit school auditorium includes band overture Calais star spangled banner invocations by Rev E Ramsey solo and quartet performances reading prayers God Bless America and America songs with poster prize and retirement of colours by American Legion. Local families gathered to celebrate Mr Truda’s birthday with a surprise picnic dinner.

Digit Overture Advancement of Calais American Legion E. Ramsey Betty Follett Mary K. Curtiz F. Lea O'Connell God Bless America Ameriea Aimericat Legion Harry Trudo West Union Myron Kranvbeer Lucille Kranvbeer Luana Lwo McNally Gunder Dick McNally Louis McNally Marlys Marlene McNally

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