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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1959

Page

7

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Guyer held at West Clermont Lutheran

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Guyer were conducted Friday at 2 00 p m at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor John D Kronlokken The service featured Mrs Willett Miller singing I Know of a Sleep in Jesus Name Bearers were six of Mrs Guyers offspring She lived in Clermont her entire life married Ethan Guyer June 17 1903 and had eight children Survived by Aubrey Elgin Victor Lawrence Rose Jesse Lyle 40 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and many nieces nephews Preceded in death by husband two sons Harvey and Russell three sisters and one brother She was 83 years old at death November 9 1958 at her son Jesses home in West Union

Em ™Ma Guyer West Clermont Lutheran Church John D. Kronlokken Willet.Miller Jesus East Clermont Lutheran Ethan’ Guyer Mira Guyer Aubrey Elgin Victor Lawrence Rose Richard Olson Clermont Jesse West Union Lyle Ossian Clara Madson Parkers Prairie Milan Casper Nelson Clarks Grove Minn Harvey Russell Lutheran Church W.M.F. Life Jesse

To Observe Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M C Larson will observe their silver wedding anniversary Thursday November 26 with an open house at their Clermont home from 3 00 to 6 00 p m

M.C. Larson Clermont

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes Report

The American Legion Auxiliary meets with 15 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported a $27.50 donation to United Fund. Fifteen dozen cookies were sent to the Cherokee home. Canteen books were sent to Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Final membership: 26 Juniors and 44 Seniors. A gift for Gold Star and Citation members to Good Samaritan Home was approved. Andine Vasbey led education program. December hostesses: Mrs Donald Larson and Mrs Gene Robison. Program: Rehabilitation by Mrs Gene Robison and Gold Star and Citation by Mrs I C Jerdee. Coffee strips reminder. Junior Auxiliary to conduct door to door campaign. Mrs Lawrence Fritz reported juniors’ activities and shown work.

Legion Teestayiovening Nevill YO Louis’ Otsot Cherokee Cherokee Mental Health Institute Good Samaritan Andine Vasbey Donald Larson Gene Robison

Woodland Study Club Hosts November Meeting

Mrs Roy Swenton welcomed Woodland Study Club members for a fall afternoon gathering. The program included a scripture reading, song America, handcraft entries from fifteen men, readings by Mrs William Burrow and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr, a day thought by Mrs Marion Kirkestue, and contests led by Mrs Geo W Larson, Mrs Louie Hovland, Mrs Ray Swenson, and Mrs Clarence Larson. Guests included Mrs Walter Follett Mrs Weldon Orth Bradley and Mrs Evelyn Olson.

Roy Swenton Woodland Study Club America William Burrow Millard Nelson, Jr Marion Kirkestue Mdms Geo. W. Larson Louie Hovland Ray Swenson Clarence Larson Walter Follett Weldon Orth and Bradley Evelyn Olson

Decorah and Ossian residents aid Edna Torkelson birthday

Mrs L T N Olson Mrs John Mork Mrs Josie Westvick and Mrs Howard Wangness with children of Decorah helped Mrs Edna Torkelson of Ossian celebrate her birthday Wednesday afternoon.

L. T. N. Olson John Mork Josie Westvick Howard Wangness Children of Decorah Edna Torkelson Ossian

Clermont Law Firm Opens Office at Farmers Savings Bank

The law firm of Saur and Johnson opens a Clermont office in Farmers Savings Bank on Thursday November 9 with weekly hours. Mornings are for appointments and afternoons from L:00 to 4:00 for general work. Saur is Elkader native with degrees from Coe, Iowa State, and Drake. Johnson earned Harvard and Drake degrees and numerous honors. Thursday morning appointments can be arranged via Clermont Farmers Savings Bank.

Saur and Johnson Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Johnson Walter L. Saur Elkader Coe College State University of Iowa Drake University J. Gus Johnson Harvard University Drake Law School Law Review Fisher Order of the Coif Iowa State Bar, Association

Birthday Dinner Honors Four November 16 Birthdays

Mr and Mrs Donald Cowell hosted a dinner Sunday to celebrate the November 16 birthdays of Hoy Torson John Gass Doyle Cowell and George Farmer. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Farmer Mr and Mrs Dean Farmer Mr and Mrs Emil Kluss all of Waterloo Mr and Mrs John Gass Kathy Mrs Flossie Gass and Roy Torien.

Donald Cowell Hoy Torson John Gass Doyle Cowell George Farmer Dean Farmer Emil Kluss Waterloo Kathy Flossie Gass Roy Torien

Local Social Notes and Obituary in Clermont District

Clermont area social notes list Sunday and Friday dinners with neighbors and relatives including the Nelson and Swenson families. An obituary notes Henry Nelson of Council Bluffs died Friday morning November 18 with funeral Monday November 16. other items mention PTA meeting and a surgery at St Marys Rochester.

Henry Nelson Council Bluffs Harvey Meyer Isobel Nelson Will J. Nelson Clifton Pringle John Groiver Rock Rapids Glen Webb Sioux Gary Gilson Beverly Oelberg Leland Probert Franz Appelman C. A. Pelmer Roger, Waukon Bert Henderson David Appelman PTA Valley High School Elmer Sander St. Mary’s, Hospital Rochester

Clermont Study Club Meets for Protestantism Program

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs Lenora Shipton's home on Tuesday evening November 14. Mrs Fred Cline presented the program on Protestantism and Mrs I C Jerdee reviewed The Club Woman.

Clermont Study Club Lenora Shipton Fred Cline I. C. Jerdee

East Clermont Societies Meet Hostesses and Reports

East Clermont Societies met November 5 with hostesses Mdms. Alphie Thorson Ewald Lyngaas Art Helgerson William Bacon and Merril Gunderson. Secretary’s report read and approved. Coffee strips due December 1 clothing for Japanese emergency appeal due November 10. Dues and charity votes discussed. Piano gift acknowledged and old piano to be given away. Bible study and program notes plus birthday observances. Meeting closed with prayers. Mrs. Helmer Lyngaas, Sec.

East Clermont Mdms Alphie Thorson Ewald Lyngaas Art Helgerson William Bacon Merril Gunderson Kronickken Pastor Kronlokken Sewing Society Ewald Lyn Baas

Sunday Worship Service and Thank You Notices

Sunday November 22 lists an 8:45 a.m. service of worship. Card of thanks from William A. Nelson expresses gratitude for cards letters and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. A second card thanks friends for kindness during bereavements from the children of Mrs Emma Guyer 12c.

Decorah Hospital William A. Nelson Emma Guyer

Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Meetings

Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor John D Kronlokken lists weekly services at East and West churches with worship times Sunday School and confirmation classes. Reminders include Thanksgiving Day service and clothing drive for Lutheran World Relief. annual meetings scheduled for West Clermont on December 1 and East Clermont on December 7.

Lutheran World Relief West Clermont East Clermont

Sunday Mass and Confession Times Noted

Sunday Mass scheduled at 7 00 and 9 00 a m Confessions offered Saturday only from 8 00 to 9 00 a m for parishioners seeking priestly rites at the church notices and service times posted for the weekend service schedule

Gospel Message Church Pastor Lester Lease Services

Morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 30 p m. A welcome to all.

Gospel Message Church Lester Lease

Hospital News Notes on Local Patients and Birth

Mrs G D Grimes remains hospitalized at Palmer Hospital and is improving. Mrs Lena Borchardt moved to Fayette County Medical Center with improved condition. Mrs Verni Brandt had surgery Friday at Postville Hospital. Dale and Dale Sietz welcomed a son Scott Allen born Nov 8 at Palmer Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz. Grandparents listed for Andrew Molloken.

G. D. Grimes Palmer Hospital Lena Borchardt Fayette County Medical Center Verni Brandt Postville Hospital Dale Sietz Scott Allen Palmer Memorial Hospital Andrew Molloken

Open house visits span weekend and midweek gatherings

Jr. and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson and family for an open house Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Krueger, Kurtis, and Karen visited the LaVerne T. Larson home Wednesday evening.

Millard Nelson, Jr Roy Swenson Lyle Ziemann Kenton Krueger Kurtis Karen LaVerne T. Larson

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