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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

7

Clermont Falls to Wadena in Rough Doubleheader

Wadena blanked Clermont 8 to 0 and 12 to 6 as pitchers V Olson and Everett fanned 8 and 12 respectively. Fuller's two-base hits paced the offense, with Gunsten Trudo and Aeschliman aboard on hit by pitch. Stolen bases went to Fuller Aeschliman Everett Brorby twice Stick en, while Moen and Whitcher umpired.

Ein Fuller V. Olson Everett Gunsten Trudo Aeschliman Brorby Sticken Wadena Clermont Vyson P Rogers Thorson Tatro E. Olson Brandt Tota Severtrenpee Wadena AB Trade J. Voshell Faller V. Leonhart D. Leonhart Walters, Crawford Rf L. Voshell Rf Everett

4 H Club Meets at Anderson Home for Second Meeting

The Clermont and Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals held their second meeting at Agnes and Helen Andersons Saturday with eight regular members present and four new members Norma Vasby Agnes Anderson Marie Sutter Esther Meyer. One guest Vivian Schave attended.

Clermont and Pleasant Valley Agnes and Helen Anderson Norma Vasby Agnes Anderson Marie Sutter Esther Meyer Vivian Schave Hazel Tatro Lillian Jacobs Norma Vasbey Ames Fayette Jane Henderson

Card of Thanks for Halvor Olson

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our father and grandfather Halvor Olson. We gratefully acknowledge floral and memorial offerings and those who attend the funeral. The Children and Grandchildren.

Halvor Olson Thos

City Band Under Millard Larson to Start June 6

The city band led by Millard Larson begins performances on June 6 the first Thursday evening in June and continues every Thursday night through summer. Saturday programs are discontinued. Social visits include Mrs. G C Anderson visiting Ivan Anderson’s home Tuesday. Dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Andrew Nordhus at W H Schweineurus home. Elgie Burt and family from Luana visited Clermont friends. Geo Cowles of West Union dined with Len Simek’s family Saturday.

Millard Larson Andrew Nordhus W. H. Schweinerus Elgie Burt Luana Clermont Sunday Geo. Cowles West Union Len Simek

West Luth er League special program at Weat Clermont

A special program will be rendered at the Weat Clermont Lutheran church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock by the confirmations followed by a social gathering in the church parlors. Members are asked to bring refreshments. A fine upright piano for sale is listed by Mable Knudson, Clermont. Mrs Hazel Schrader attended a beauty demonstration in Waterloo Monday evening. Frank Pringle, J A Erickson and Dy La Carr left Wednesday on a five day fishing trip to Brainard Minnesota staying at Paul Neubauer's cottage to sample local angling. More details will follow next week.

Weat Clermont Frank Pringle J. A. Erickson Dy. L. la Carr Brainard Minn Paul Neubauer

Clermont Calendar June Meetings Listed

The calendar lists Rosary Society meeting on Sunday June 2 Town Council on Monday June 3 O E S on Tuesday June 4 Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday June 5 Royal Neighbor meeting on Thursday June 6 and a Band concert on Thursday.

Rosary Society Priscilla Royal Neighbor

Clermont and Postville Clubs Hold Joint Recital

The Clermont and Postville MacDowell Clubs met at the Roberts home for their annual joint recital honoring Hall Roberts. Prizes were awarded in junior and juvenile divisions for piano pieces by Grainger Merkel Schumann Beach and Aaron, with a featured song penned by Hall Roberts and sung with piano accompaniment.

Clermont Postville MacDowell Harvey Roberts Hall Postville Club Irene Erickson Country Gardens Percy Grainger Chrystal Miller Butterfly Merkel Lloyd Luhman Postville Grillen Schuman Lois Tindell Aaron Jean Douglass Beach Little Hall Roberts

Local real estate transfers from Rogers abstract office

Transfers reported for two weeks ending May 23 include Carrie Paulson to Lars H Larson for $1 on SW 35-95-7. Martha H Craft to Fred Nydegger for $5,750 involving SW NW and all W of Hy SE NW 6-93-7. Ben Frieden to Sam and Ida Butikofer for $1 involving NE NE 85 and 51-2 SE SE and E238 percent of E% NW 26-84-7.

W. J. Rogers Carrie Paulson Lars H. Larson Martha H. Craft Fred Nydegger Ben Frieden Sam Ida Butikofer

Summer term in music opens on Monday June 3

Announcement notes the summer term in music opening Monday June 3. Mrs Nora Jorgenzon listed as key contact. The article records numerous local visits and events including Marcella Borrow of Postville, Carl Erickson on farm loan business in Omaha, and various social visits across towns. Funeral attendance and teaching achievements are also mentioned.

J. A. Erickson Omaha

Commencement Exercises Highlight Class Led Program

A large crowd attended the Friday evening exercises presented by the graduating class. Lolita Blake spoke on the Evolution of Our High School detailing Clermont’s schools since town origins. Eighth graders receiving diplomas included Clarice Dugstad Roy Tatra Lois Brandt Anna Stee Donald Hanson Harald Gress Clara Mae Pfister Paul Appelman Chrystal Miller Doris Landsgaard Helen Anderson Glen Pfister Millard Larson Wayne Shipton Irene Halverson. Eleanor Lyngass and William Belschner earned the girls and boys scholarships respectively.

Lolita Blake Clermont Eleanor Lyngass William Belschner Miss Vasby Clarice Dugstad Roy Tatra Lois Brandt Anna Stee Donald Hanson Harald Gress Clara Mae Pfister Paul Appelman Chrystal Miller Doris Landsgard Helen Anderson Glen Pfister Millard Larson Wayne Shipton Irene Halverson

Meat Market Changes Hands in Clermont

M r Nelson who has been owner and operator of the Clermont meat market for the past two years sold out to Cornel Rieveland of Ossian last week. Mr Nelson remains in the market and works for two to three weeks until a new manager takes over. Pete Belschner operates as helper. We regret the Nelson family leaving Clermont and hope their stay was pleasant.

M.r. Nelson Clermont Cornel Rieveland Ossian Mr. Nelson Mr. Rieveland Pete Belschner

Vacation Bible School Opens in Larrabee School Building

Local notices list a June 4 start for Lutheran Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. in the Larrabee school. Several birth announcements appear with May dates, including a girl born May 25 to Louise Amundson and a son born May 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wander. Residents visited, traveled to events, and reports cover trips to Des Moines for a PEO convention, and visits among families from Gunder Clermont Elgin Riceville and Postville. A picnic by the Business and Professional Women's club drew seventeen members. An ad offers a mahogany piano for cash sale in St Paul posted by EK.8 Swenson.

Lutheran Vacation Larrabee School Louise Amundson

Picnic Planned by Clermont Farm Loan Assn With Federal Help

The Clermont National Farm Loan Association, aided by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha and area associations, will host a basket picnic at Clermont park on June 8. J A Erickson sent 288 invitations hoping for a large turnout. Speakers include Mr Hogan of the bank and Mr O Connor of federal farm credit administration, plus Mr Lyors and others. Music, recitations, games with prizes for individuals and families, and membership invites are planned for all attendees.

Federal Land Bank of Omaha Oelwein, Decorah and Elksder Clermont National Farm Loan Association Clermont Park J. A. Erickson Iowa Hogan O'Conner Federal Farm Credit Administration Lyors

Fremont Clark to Have Another Operation

In a Fayette letter Fremont Clark says he will stay in New York all summer and expects another operation in a month. He reports daily hospital treatment and upcoming X ray eye therapy to hasten healing of a new cornea while remaining free of pain and hopeful for a successful outcome. Mrs. Tom Cummings visits Minneapolis, Rev. Gunston returns from Lutheran meeting, and Esther Gunsten travels with her aunt for a month’s visit.

Fayette Fremont Clark New York Tom Cummings Minneapolis Minn Frank Owens G. Gunston Iowa The Lutheran Church Story City Esther Gunsten Adsem

Clermont Luth Church East and West services and meetings

Divine services in Norwegian at East Church and English at West Church. Luther League meeting Sunday evening and Priscilla Working Band gathering midweek. Hostesses named for both events. All welcome to attend and consider this church home.

East Church IL m The Mission Society Ole Thorson Ole Blockhus Liz‘zie Amelia Thorson West Church Luther League Priscilla Working Band J. E. Erickson Otto Vasby Maria Skain Andine Vasby

Clermont Union Church Service Notice

J J Snyder is minister at Clermont Union Church with Mrs Fred Cline. Sept 8 Sunday school at 10 am worship at 7 30 pm. An hour of quiet meditation in the House of God prepares one for the week’s duties. Form regular church attendance and you will be repaid. Everyone is welcome.

J. J. Snyder Fred Cline House of God

St Peters Church Mass Times and Parish News

St Peters Church Ascension Thursday services at 6 30 and 8 00 a m Sunday masses at 7 30 and 10 a m Women Foresters to receive communion in two body Pastor Wm M Holub. Fred Bilden of Chicago visited Clermont with his ailing father L T Bilden. Mr and Mrs E E Bilden and Louize and Ellen and Carrie Bilden visited Forest City and Myrtle at Waldorf College plans a Waldorf choir tour.

Ascension Wm. M. Holub Fred Bilden Chicago Clermont L. T. Bilden E. E. Bilden Louize Ellen Carrie Bilden Forest City Myrtle Waldorf College Waldorf Choir

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moen and Whitcher G. C. Anderson Ivan Anderson West Luther League Mable Knudson Town Hazel Schrader Waterloo Clermont Macdowell Club Nora Jorgenzon Marcella Borrow Emil Larson Dan Burke St. Paul Inver Grove Minnesota Jess Phillips Lovie Olson Eunice Brandt Palo Dr. R. V. Brandt Leo Griebenow Gladys Christianson Mary White J. P. Sullivan Agnes Crane Roy DeSart Elgin Wesley Miller Lillian Anderson Alma Anderson Blanche Schaeffer Edward Stroh Gene Raymond McGrew Des Moines Rose Mathis Margaret Conner Carol Kohls Dorothy Sullivan Vacation Bible School Mrs. Wm. Wedon Joe Wander Duane Louis L. L. Carr Harold Landsgard E. E. Landsgard Gunder Arthur Christianson Waukon Oscar Lindly A. G. Frederick Alice Peter Meland Bernetta John Burrow Marcella Earl Sirpliss and Son Mary Grover Kathryn Reuben Albert Lubke Louise Miller Chrystal Louie Sthutte and Paul Gays Mills Wisconsin Business and Professional Women’s Club Swenson 68Th West 7Th St Minn. An Nance Eadache Meuralgia Fatioue Rhewmetras Clermont Luth. Church Clermont Union Church St. Peter’s Church C. M. Kneeland Prop Clerment, Iowa Clermont Nat’s Farm Loan Association Decorah, Oelwein and Elkader Associations Clermont City Park
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