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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

7

Methodist Church Schedule and Services

Our worship service will be held this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m and 10 30 a m Sunday school Wednesday 7 00 p m junior choir East Clermont Thursday 7 30 p m junior choir LC R 6 00 p m choir Saturday 10 45 a m catechetical class Sunday 10 00 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m Divine worship 8 00 p m Luther League Thursday 8 00 p m choir Thanksgiving Day service at East Clermont Church at 10 a m.

B. G. Steinman East Clermont LC. R Luther League

St Peter's Church Mass Schedule Includes Confessions

St Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 with daily Mass at 7 00 am Saturday 7 30 am Confessions offered Saturday evening and prior to Mass at Mars. Rev Fr Robert Cooney is pastor.

Robert Cooney

Full Gospel Sunday School and Services at Clermont

The Rev and Mrs James Schilling pastors hold Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday services at 11:09 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bible study Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in a school house 2 1/2 miles west of Clermont on Highway 18. Everyone welcome.

James Schilling Clermont Highway

Clermott Lutheran Parish Schedule of Activities

West Clermont Mission Society hosts on Wednesday at 2 00 pm with hostesses Mdms Hans Sandvyold Ole Amundson Jacob Ames Guy Williams Roy Tatro Alma Nelson Albert Halverson Henry Jacobson and program by Mrs Gordon Schupbach. Junior choir to meet at 7 00 pm. Saturday catechetical class at 9 00 am and Sunday Divine worship at 9 30 am.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Mission Society Hans Sandvyold Ole Amundson Jacob Ames Guy Williams Roy Tatro Alma Nelson Albert Halverson Henry, Jacobson Gordon Schupbach

Daughter Born To Sampson Family In Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs John Sampson announce the birth of their 18th grandchild Judy Kay a girl weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces born at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids on Thursday Nov 10 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Sampson Also announced is the birth of Sandra Elaine a daughter to Jorris Martin weighing 9 pounds born Veterans Day Nov 11 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union

John Sampson Judy Kay Clarence Sampson Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Jorris Martin Sandra Elaine Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union

Social visits spread across several towns this week

Mrs. Clarence Kittelson and children spent Sunday afternoon in the Arthur Amundson home, JoAnn Metzger stayed Tuesday with the Ervin Metzger residence in Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and David from Waterloo were weekend guests of Mrs. Helen Dibble, and Mrs. Mary Schmidt of West Bend was an overnight guest Friday of Mrs. Louise Miller. Friday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lubke of Postville.

Clarence Kittelson Arthur Amundson JoAnn Metzger Ervin Metzger Elgin Robert Smith David Waterloo Helen Dibble Mary Schmidt West Bend Louise Miller Albert Lubke Postville

Thanksgiving at School Across Grades and Activities

The note details Thanksgiving preparations in First Second and Third Grades, including decorated rooms, reading groups, science units on finding out, art projects, and a poster of what they are thankful for. It also covers attendance, birthdays, dental cards, and a Junior News week with class photos, rings, a play, and thanks to stage crews.

Bruce Paymer Diane James Steven Wander Jane Anderson Ross James Ann Steele Lawrence Schneider David Aanes Harold Amundson Linda Cummings Karen Hilgemann Karen Hoopman Kurtis Krueger Gary Schott Sharon Williams Robert Nims Johnson West State Capitol

Met At Brorby Home Woman's Society of Christian Service

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. J. M. Brorby's home on Monday evening Nov 7 with sixteen members and seven guests. A spiritual life report was given by Mrs. Elmer Easter and a talk on church history through the centuries by Mrs. H. A. Lubke. An offering was taken for Week of Prayer funds. Social notes mention visits by Donald Larson and daughters, DeWayne Johnson's naval leave and Grinnell College inauguration trip, and several other local visits among residents and families.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service J. M. Brorby Clarion Olson Elmer Easter Jack Bush H. A. Lubke

Death of Former Resident Jennie Payne 83

Jennie Payne 83, aunt of Mrs. Fred Cline, died in Chicago Thursday morning Nov 10. Former Clermont resident, later Cedar Rapids and Chicago. She summered with nieces and nephews in Clermont. Survived by son Theodore of Chicago and sister Mrs. Hdna Hendershott of Stanford Mont. Body to Turner Chapel Cedar Rapids. graveside in Linnwood cemetery Tuesday conducted by Rev D A Loferski.

Jennie Payne Fred Cline Chicago Payne Clermont Cedar Rapids Clarence Graver Theodore Hdna Hendershott Stanford, Mont Turmer Linnwood Cemetery D.A. Loferski St. John’s Episcopal Church

Anderson family relatives visit and gathering in Elgin

The Allen Anderson family of Elgin spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emma Anderson and Milo. Mrs Helen Dibble and Mrs Robert Smith and David visited Saturday with Mrs Mary Brause in West Union. Kenneth Anderson and sons of Waterloo spent the weekend here. Inga Anderson accompanied them to Albert Lea Minnesota where they were guests in the Alton Anderson home. A family gathering and party was held Monday evening at the Reuben Hackmann home for Ensign DeWayne Johnson with Allen Howard and Robert Johnson Mrs Norman Reinertsen the Merle Ruckdagsch el and Oliver Rowland families and the Hackmann family also present.

Allen Anderson Elgin Emma Anderson Milo Helen Dibble Robert Smith David Mary Brause West Union Myr Kenneth Anderson Sons Waterloo Inga Anderson l Allen, Howard Robert Johnson Norman Reinertsen Merle Ruckdagschel Oliver Rowland Ezra Rowland Hackmann Clarence Gruver Waukon Fred Cline Laird Cline Payne Cedar Rapids Chicago Julie Waters Inga Anderson Jack Bush Maureen Iowa City Leland Carpenter Strawberry Point Lloyd Meier Arthur Wilken Norman Reinertson Harry Yauslino

Tre Ore Club Met Monday At Mrs Skelton Home

The Tre Ore Club met Monday evening November 7 at Mrs Robert Skelton’s home with fourteen members present. The meeting opened with an inspirational poem by the hostess followed by roll call. Mrs Gordon Hoovern guest speaker demonstrated arrangements and materials used in making fall and winter bouquets.

Tre Ore Club Robert Skelton Gordon Hoopman

Five Clayton county men answer country’s call to armed forces

Donald Heins of Clermont was among five Clayton county men who left Elkader for Des Moines on November 7 to serve in the armed forces. In Cedar Rapids, relatives attended the graveside of Mrs. Payne, who was struck by a city transit bus in Chicago and died days later.

Donald Heins Clermont Clayton County Lanswer Elkeder Des Moines

Car Crash Near Postville Injures Motorist Gunderson

Martin Gunderson received first aid treatment and was released from Postville hospital Monday evening after a highway 18 accident between Postville and Clermont. His Nash rolled over twice, causing only slight cuts and bruises from the mishap.

Martin Gunderson Postville Hospital Postville Clermont Nash Gunderson

Hospital notes from West Union and area

Lars Sampson returned home from Palmer Memorial hospital at West Union Monday with improved condition after Iowa City surgery. Lester Luchsinger came home from Veterans Hospital at Iowa City Wednesday, feeling better post surgery. Harold Landsgard was a dinner guest Sunday at the George Landsgard home near Gunder. Guests at Alfred Baechler home included Mr and Mrs Wim Kohls Lena Baumsgartner and Mrs Rose Baechler and Melbert of Elgin. Mrs Lucian Appelman attended guest day of the Monday Club at Postville Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wm Nutting and family of West Union were dinner guests Sunday at the John Barnhouse home. Card of thanks from Lester Luchsinger for cards gifts and visits during stay at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.

Harold Landsgard George Landsgard Gunder Alfred Baechler Wid Wim. Kohls Lena Baumsgartner Rose Baechler Melbert Elgin Lucian Appelman Postville Wm. Nutting West Union John Barnhouse

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