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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

7

Wedding Bells Shake Fayette With Macken Union

The May 12 ceremony in Fayette united Miss Macken and Mr Macken with a large wedding party including Floyd siblings, Leonard Skinner in law, and local attendants. Guests hailed from Mason City, Clermont, Grafton, Osage, Tripoli, Prairie du Chien, and Eastman. The bride, Osian high graduate and Long-time teacher, and the groom, Wartburg alum, planned a Winona trip after the reception.

Kansas Ar En Floyd Soryan Skinner Waa' Tatron Macken Mason Jolly fRalay Aned A Sherman Tayette D-Fite Lowell ‘Macken Ordther Ridegroot Kenneth Skinner Wm. Pfeiffér Fayette Dean Peterson Susan Whitney Barbara Amdahl Alice Sniffin Irvin Fosanen Velma Dickenson Winona Fort Lauton Wash Mason City Clermont Grafton Tripoli Spring Grove Osage Wadena Fayette West Union Ossian Charles City Prairie Ju Chien Eastman Wis

Town High School Seniors Shine In State Exam Results

Town High School reports national exam comparisons across 85 high schools. Debuts include DeWayne Johnson with top scores in English Mathematics and Science, Oran Shipton and Ruth Westpfahl strong in multiple subjects. The ceremony covers baccalaureate rites with awards, valedictorian and salutatorian crowns, and diplomas amid an emotional Class Night.

Ene Lors F Clermont Seniogg -Argue Donald Gutcher DeWayne Johnson Oran Shipton Rose Doyle Ruth Westpfahl Rosa Doyle DeWayne’ Johnson Estrillita W. H. Antes Schrader Judy Swenson Kathryn Larson Virginia Nelson Caroll Schweinerus Beverly Nelson Marilyn Wede Joan Swenson Judy Cran Shipton Donald Yauslin Arthur Nelson Dale Schultz Wayne Olson Billy Swenson LaVerne Larson Oran

Local Camp Fire Girls Plan Open House and Summer Work

Twenty five years ago Otellano Camp Fire Girls began a social service project with open house next Saturday to recruit support for a summer effort. Numerous community events are noted including a May 23 family gathering, a May 15 wedding at the Parsonage of Rev L W Inman, and upcoming eighth grade play Catching Clara on June 2.

Otellano Lloyd F Old Home Place L. W. Inman Charles City Mary Jane Hills Anton Kohls Clermont Clara John Sullivan Chicago Patrick ‘Sullivan J. B. Shipton D. W Strauch Rushiford Minn Hiram Jacobson St. Paul St. Olaf Norway Miss Kerr Joyce Henderson Clara Gampson Donald Burger Independence Sampson Rocky Dell L. L. Carr L. L Eastman Wm. Larrabee, Jr Atlantic City Federated Women’s Clubs of America Larrabee

Card of Thanks From Postville Residents

Ceremonial thanks express gratitude for cards gifts and visits during hospital stay. Names listed include Mrs Frank Nims Jr and Mrs Edgar Ziegler of Postville with Elmer Trade and Howard Leui of Rock Island Ill visiting. Include Mr and Mrs Ralph Wells and Louie Olson families in Waterloo Minnesota Delays noted for DeWayne Johnsons graduation and Danny Flores awaiting Fort Riley duty.

Palmer Memorial Hospital Frank Nims, Jr Edgar Ziegler Harlan Reinhart Postville Elmer Trade Howard Leui Rock Ieland, II Ralph ‘Wells Imr Louie Olson Waterloo Franklin Olson Norman Reinertson Johnsons Iboys DeWayne Daniel Flores Town City Flores Theo WN. Loftsgard Minneapolis Danny War Hf Kang Fort Fort Riley

Schupanitz Osmeiler wed in May St Peter’s ceremony

Delores Emily Schupanitz and Donald Warren Osmeiler married in a double ring rite at St Peter’s Church with Fr Robert Cooney presiding Monday May 21. The ceremony featured pink gladiolas, lace, and a chantilly gown, with a reception at V and J cafe and a Florida wedding trip following.

Robert Cooney St. Peter's Church Mis Delores Emily Schupanitz Robert Schupanitz Clermont Donald Warren Osmeiler Geo. Osmeiler Cedar Rapids Mary Osmeiler St. Louis Gerald Schupanitz Ralph Schissel George Osmeiler, Jr Robert J. Schupanitz Harlan Schultz Osmeiler Clermont High School Clarke College Dubbuque Mercy School of Nursing Mercy Hospital West Union St. Lucas Tama Des Moines Waterloo Festina Mechanicsvilis Castalia Dubuque Lst. Louis

Eighth Grade Graduation at St Peters Church to Be Held

Eighth grade graduation at St. Peters Church will be Sunday evening May 27 at 6:00 PM with Father William Roach delivering the sermon. Benediction to be given by Father J L Cooney of West Union. Graduating class includes Gerry Havelick Frank Horan Carla Matt Elizabeth Roach Harlan Schultz Jr and Audrey Schlee.

St. Peter's Church William ‘Roach Father Roach Joseph Roach West Union Holy Ghost Church Dubuque Elizabeth Roach J. L. Cooney Gerry Havelick Frank Horan Carla Matt Harlan Schultz, Jr Audrey Schlee

Poppy Day Set For Next Saturday

Poppy Day on Saturday May 26 will be observed in Clermont and nationwide with citizens urged to wear a memorial poppy and donate to veterans and children of veterans. Poppies will be distributed by American Legion Auxiliary volunteers, urging symbols of sacrifice as the nation faces new dangers.

Clermont United States America

Death of Sgt Liles at Denver Army Hospital

Sgt First Class Noble B. Liles died at an army hospital in Denver Colorado after a long service at Fort Lewis Washington since 1947. He re enlisted in 1947 and was hospitalized January 31. Survived by his widow Ada Miller Lindroth, daughter of John and Mary Miller of Clermont. Married April 1943, they resided in Azusa California. Burial was in Azusa.

Noble B. Liles Army Denver Colo Fort Lewis Wash Ada Miller Lindroth John Wesley Miller Clermont Azusa Calif

Camp Fire Activities At Odaka Camp Girls Meet

Camp Fire girls gathered Friday at Becky Olson’s home. Guardian Mrs Theos Loftsgard read a Greece letter about clothing for blind children. Ann Larson earned Firemaker rank. Lunch by Becky and Grace Olson. Junior group met Joyce Larson, then hiked and picnicked. Beverly Oelberg joined. Banquet May 12 raised 465.00 with 175 in attendance. speaker Mrs Battin of Cedar Rapids showed slides. Banquet served by Priscilla Working Band at West Clermont Lutheran Church.

Odaka Becky Olson Guardian Theos Loftsgard Greece Ann Larson Becky Grace Olson Joyce Larson Beverly Oelberg Battin Cedar Rapids Campefe Camp Huaga Priscilla West Clermont Lutheran Church

Jones Estate Closing Out Sale Set For May 26

Mrs. Lorranne Crane administrator of the estate of the late Mrs. Lou Jones has scheduled a closing out sale of personal property for Saturday May 26. The sale will take place just southwest of the river bridge and real estate will be sold soon as advertised in today's Echo.

Lorranne Crane Lou Jones Echo

Weekend Guests at Burdell Minard Home in Manchester

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scott and Betty were weekend visitors at the Manchester Burdell Minard residence. Mrs Scoi and Mrs Minard are sisters, extending family ties during the visit.

Lloyd Scott Betty Burdell ‘Minard Manchester Scoi Mrs. Minard

Church Services and Events May 27 to May 28

Nesset pastor notes Sunday services at East Clermont 9 30 a m Highland 11 00 a m West Clermont 8 00 p m Vacation Bible schools begin this week Schneider school and Elgin school mill start Monday May 28 East Clermont choir meets May 24 at 8 00 p m Elgin confirmands gather May 26 at 10 15 a m East Clermont societies meet May 91 2 00 p m silent auction of items offered Ladies attend an auction An adult Bible class formed and meets Monday at 8 00 p m at West Clermont church parlors

Nesset East Clermont Highland West Clermont Schneider Elgin The Elgin Confirmands

Clermont Methodist Church Annual Meeting Announcement

An announcement notes the annual church meeting for Clermont Methodist is featured on the front page of this week’s paper. Everyone is welcome and includes notice that the next service will be on June 3.

St Peter's Church Announces Masses and Devotions

St Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m Weekday Masses at 6 50 a m and Saturday Masses at 8 00 a m Confessions are held Saturday at 8 00 p m May devotions are planned Sunday evening at 8 00 o'clock in connection with school closing and graduation St Peter's school picnic is scheduled for Tuesday May 29

St. Peter's

Clermont Calendar Adds Meetings and Clubs May 24 28

The Clermont Calendar lists a Junior Cler mont Study Club on Thursday May 24 and a Firemen's meeting plus a Business and Professional Association gathering on Monday May 28.

Junior Clermont Study Club Firemen's Meeting Business and Professional Association

Birthday Party For Mrs Crowe At Mrs Blake Home

A lawn party and picnic supper were hosted Monday evening at the home of Mrs Bess Blake to honor Mrs Lorranne Crowe on her birthday anniversary. A gift was given to Mrs Crowe and guests enjoyed bridge after supper, with attendees including Mesdames Bess Blake LaNora Halvorson Joyce Appelman Rowe Riegel Frances Hoopman Bertha Easter Ruth Olson Blanche Dummermuth Hazel Jerdee Frances Cline and Miss Andine Vasby.

Bess Blake Lorranne Crowe Mrs. Crowe Mesdames Bess Blake LaNora Halvorson Joyce Appelman Rowe Riegel Frances Hoopman Bertha Easter Ruth Olson Blanche Dummermuth Hazel Jerdee Frances Cline Andine Vasby

Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittelson Attend Elgin Buttermakers Meet

Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittelson attended a buttermakers meeting at Elgin Thursday evening, joining other locals for the event.

Lloyd Scott Clifford Kittelson Buttermakers Elgin

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Farmers Savings Bank KE Hligemann Cashler Capital Cleemont Town Marlene Durscher Ramona Olson Fearis A .O. Nesset R. E. ‘Cooney Elijah R. E. Cooney Rote Doyle A. O. Nesset Enterprise St. Peter’s Millard Nelson Rochester Millard Sgt Liles Xlipper Thors Cooper “Klippe Nelson’s ‘Repair Shop Iowa Clermont Lutheran Parish St. Peter’s Church C. A. Hauser Mound Conrad Andrew, Jr Northwestern Hospital Minneapoli Hauser Florentine Westpfahl Carl Westpfahl Betty Scott Atty W. C. Smith Camp Fire Girl Legion Ets Iy John Deere Model's Olson & Olson John Deere Implements Sales and Service POA UU AMT Clermont Cooperative
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