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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1958

Page

7

Clemont Commercial Club Finalizes 1958 Master Corn Growers Contest

Clemont Commercial Club completes the 1958 Master Corn Growers Contest with top yields listed by il dor Gilbertson 119.8 bushels Quinton Olson 115 Elmer Kohls 114 George Frieden 110 and Arthur Helgerson 90.41 bushels.

Clemont’ Commercial Club Ildor Gilbertson Bujecre Quinton Olson Thulacre Elmer Kohls Tijacre George Frieden Arthur Helgerson Japrie

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday evening November 3 at the home with fifteen members present. The regular program was won by Mrs. Clarence Tatro. Week of Prayer service was pre-

Woman's Society of Christian Service Clarence Tatro

Loras Homecoming Attendance Ties Clermont Cresco Groups

Junior members from St Peters Court Clermont joined Cresco for the Loy homecoming in Dubuque after traveling with St Josephs Court Cresco. The Postville leg connected the groups and featured Matt JoyAnn Billy Behultz and Harlan Schl Our Want Ads bring results.

St. Joseph’s Court Catholic Order of Foresters Cresco Dubuque St. Peter's Court Clermont Postville Matt, JoyAnn Billy Behultz Harlan Schl

Women's Missionary Federation Annual Conference Held

The Women's Missionary Federation met for its annual conference at Washi Prairie Church. The event featured discussions led by the forum secretary on Christian outreach and community service with participation from local leaders and delegates.

Ithe WME Circuit Washi Prairie Church Wei Mil Riian Rateira Ames Olsoi Forum Christian Nature

Jorgenson Delivers Talk at Oelwein Club Luncheon

Dr George E Jorgenson spoke at the November 4 luncheon of the Oelwein Women's Club at Hotel Mealy on behavior patterns in fiction and cinema and their relevance to ordinary life. He and Mrs Jorgenson left for Hollywood but plan to return to Iowa for the spring.

George E. Jorgenson Oelwein ‘Women's Club Hotel Mealy Jorgenson Hollywood Iowa

Boy dies after tractor accident on grandparents farm

William Dean Mitts, four years old, was killed Sunday afternoon when he fell from a tractor driven by his father and was run over by the wheels. He died en route to West Suburban hospital from a crushed chest. The accident occurred on the grandparents farm eight miles northwest of Clermont. Survived by parents Dean and Irene Mitts, three sisters Patricia, Judy, Martha, and a 9 month old brother Charles. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Muehliethaler Funeral Home with burial in Clermont cemetery.

William Dean Biltte Bean’ Mitts Engl West Epis Hospital Willam ‘Wede Clermont William Dean Irene Itts Patricia Judy Martha Charles Muehliethaler Funeral Home Clermont Cemetery

East Clermont Societies Meet on Nov 6 at Washington Prairie

East Clermont groups held a meeting on November 6 with hostesses Norma Roeson Helmer Syngess and G. ned Harry Helgerson. Delegates elected for WMF worksh at Washington Prairie on November 7, led by President Mis Hanson and Mrs Alvin Halverson. Officers announced: Oliver Larson president, M J Blockhus first vice president, James Taylor second vice president, Elner Lyngaas WEc, Martin Amundson treasurer, Wm Bacon librarian. Members urged pantry shower for a February mission family at Cartie Lee Missionary Home in De. Offering for Brazilian Mission extended a month due to Thank Offering envelopes. Millard Bilden was program chairman. Kenneth Blockhus led Bible study. a poem read by Ames Olson. November flower committee: James Olson and Ben Erickson. One birthday offering from O M Blockhus. Clarence Amundson showed church activity movies.

Mdina Norma Roeson Helmer Syngess Harry Helgerson WMF Washington Prairie Pres Mis. Hanson Alvin Halverson Oliver Larson M. J. Blockhus James Taylor 2Nd v Elner Lyngaas

Henderson Ramnes Wedding Nov 8 at West Clermont Lutheran Church

Miss Helen Kay Henderson and David Ramnes wed in a mid day ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Saturday November 8. Rev John Kroniokken officiated with organist Mrs Kroniokken and soloist JoAnn Moore. The bride wore white bouquet taffeta with pearlized rosebud crown veil and white chrysanthemums. Kathy Fjone maid of honor. bridesmaids Plaine Jerdee JoAnne Ramnes in gold satin gowns. Best man Lyle Ramnes. groomsmen Bert Henderson Wayne Dottenrod. Reception for 140 guests followed in church parlors. Address 1201 North Olive.

West Clermont ‘Lutheran Church Helen Kay Henderson James Henderson David Ramnes Minneapolis A. M. Ramnes Sherburn Minn John ‘Kroniokken Kathy Fjone Franz Appelman I Uusfire Joseph Lopes Cedar Fall Davenport North Olive

Olson Bakke Wedding At West Clermont Lutheran Church

Miss Rebecca Olson became the bride of John Paul Bakke in a candlelight ceremony November 1 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The couple, from Clermont and Waukon, will reside at 615 Day Street, Decorah, while attending Luther College.

Gospel Message Church Service Times Near Clermont

Gospel Message Church located four miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease leads the congregation welcoming everyone to attend the services.

Clermont Lester Lease

St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

St Peters Church announces masses at 7:00 and 9:00 a m on Sundays with daily services at the same times. Confessions are heard from 8:00 to 9:00 p m. Father Jos A Gullivan is the pastor.

Methodist Church Service and Programs Listings

The Methodist Church announces a worship service at 8 45 a m Sunday November 14 with union Sunday school at 10 a m and Youth Fellowship at St Pauls Elgin at 730 p m Monday November 17 features Churchmanship Institute at Manchester at 400 p m Pastor is Donald T Caspers.

Union St. Paul's Elgin Churchmanship Institute Manchester

Clermont Lutheran Parish Events Calendar Highlights

Parish activities listed for November include West and East church services Sunday mornings and Sunday school times, junior and parish choirs, Luther League family night, and special events. Meetings feature Parish Brotherhood and Mission Society with hostesses named, plus a Pocket Testament banquet at West Church.

West East West Church East Church Luther League Family Parish Brotherhood West Mision Society I. JC. Jerdee Floyd Bergeson Guy Muchow George Hyde Clarence Johnson Arthur Nelson Tilmer Thompson Truman Paulson West Junior Choir

Letters to the Editor Promote a Beautiful Industrial Town

A editorial urging towns to attract industry through beauty and planning. It argues manufacturing towns can be attractive with zoning, gardens, and diversified industry. Emphasizes banks, real estate, schools, churches, and support for small industry. invites readers to join a planning board.

America United States Lovery Clermont

Bridal Dinner Hosts for Rebecca Bakke in Luther College Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson hosted a bridal dinner on Friday October 31 for their daughter Rebecca Olson Bakke of Waukon. Guests included Pastor John Kronkoken, Paul Bakke, Emma Olson, Mary Olson, Gary Anderson, Ted Olson, Luther Tostengard from Luther College, Robert Cahalan, Arlynn Kugel Iowa City, Judy Benger Luther College, Janice and Shirley Olson, Chuck Schelein St Paul, and Wayne Olson Oak Park.

Elmer Olson Rebecca John Bakke Waukon John Kronloken Paul Bakke Emma Olson Mary Olson Gary Anderson Ted Olson Luther Tostengard Luther College Robert Cahalan Arlynn Kugel Iowa City Judy Benger Janice Shirley Olson Chuck Schelein St. Paul Mrs Wayne Olson Oak Park

Christmas Seals to be Mailed on Nov 14

On November 14 the Christmas Seals will be in the mail. Please return your envelope and money as soon as possible. The money funds TB research and a TB control program. TB cases have increased 52 percent in the first nine months of 1958. Your help to fight this disease is needed.

Bridal Shower Compliments Helen Kay and David Ramnes

Friday evening November 7 Mr and Mrs James Henderson hosted a buffet at their home to compliment their daughter Helen Kay and fiancé David Ramnes on the eve of their wedding. Attendees included Ramnes and Henderson families from Sherburn, Fairmont, Ames College, Luther College, and Seattle, with several relatives serving and hosting duties. Overnight guests from the Lyle Aanes family and Kammes were noted at Ossian and the Henderson home.

James Henderson Helen Kay David Ramnes A.M. Ramnes Sherburn Minn Lyle Ramnes Jerrie Karen Fairmont JoAnne Ramnes Min John Kronlokken Kathy Frone Elaine Jerdee Luther, College William Moyle Ames College Roger Henderson Seattle Wash Douglas Appelman Bert Henderson Bert ‘Henderson Oscar Reierson Ossian Franz Appelman David Appelman Lee Palmer Helen Lyle Aanes Henderson A. 'M. Kammes Oscar Reiersons

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LW. S.C. S Loras Women’s Missionary Federation Oelwein Women’s Sted Satin Riverside Material Products Clermont, Iowa Harris Kiona Junior Dad Farmers Savings Bank William Dean Mitts East Clermont Harry White Olson Bakke Rebecca Olson John Paul Bakke West Clermont Lutheran Church Arlene Knudson Love Jean Amundson Judy Berger Shirley Janice Olson Nelsonville Wis Mason City Dovray Robert Cahalan andArkynn Kugel Olson Oran Brandt Evelyn Olson Eva Olson Diane Werland Grace Olson Karen Mostrom Carol Mott Carolyn Olson Cathryn Crowe Jean Brandt Mdma Richard Gri Roy Swenson Vernon Anderson Almer Nelson Joe Olson Baker Judy Crowell Nora Bouselo Mary Greiner Day Street Decorah Gospel Message Church Methodist Church Donald T. Caspers Eeceeeod Clermont American Legion Post the Legion Hall Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson
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