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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

7

East Clermont Luther League Program Preview

East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday program on October 14 with the theme Christian Community Understanding. It features Bible study on Hebrews 6, hymns, speakers Donne Gilbertson Lillian Erickson and Opal Larson, a vocal solo by Arthur Amundson, and closing remarks by Rev Negset, plus a War Chest Fund donation notice and a caregiving update on Mrs Trudo.

Theast Clermont Luther League Elsie Nesset Donne Gilbertson Lillian Erickson Arthur Amundson Opal Larson

Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Crowe home reports conference in Oelwein

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Lillian Crowe's home. Mrs Lucy Engle reported on the president and secretary conference in Oelwein. Urgent hospital needs included carpet, wool yarns, gray sheets, blankets, overalls. They ordered 800 small Iowa Wdepopples and 8 dozen large ones. A community lunch program was approved with Supt Moore. Committee members were named to recruit others and promote the project. Mrs Engle and Mrs Follett to attend fall conference in Manchester. alternates named. Clermont unit earned a Superior rating for the past year.

American Legion Auxiliary Lillian Crowe Lucy Engle Oelwein Iowa Clermont

Priscilla Working Band Discusses School Lunch Project

The Priscilla Working Band met Oct. 3 with hostesses Mesdames L. T. N. Olson, Tom Hanson, Otto Larson, Ludwig Anderson, Harry Vauslin, Andrew Nordhus and Peter Latte. Rev. Nesset led devotions and announced October as church paper month with Lutheran Herald subscriptions at 1.25. Mrs. Theo Loftsgard reported on school lunches and the society voted to donate 15 to the project. Subscription committee members were Mrs. I. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, with Mrs. Clarence Kittelson joining. Music included Hymn I Would Gather Treasures in Heaven, a duet Jesus Loves Me, and readings and singing. The meeting closed with God Bless Our Native Land and prayers.

Priscilla L. T. N. Olson Tom Hanson Otto Larson Ludwig Anderson Harry Vauslin Nesset Lutheran Herald I. Cc. Jerdee Clarence Johnson Clarence’ Kittelson Roy Swenson Yoon Jesus Joanne Swenson Lo Meyer

Clermont Valley Creamery to Let Cream Routes Oct 15

The Clermont Valley Creamery Company will let its cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders at the creamery office at 1 o'clock p m Monday Oct 15 for 1948 bids sealed and the Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids By order of the Board of Directors Clermont Valley Creamery Co C Kittelson Secretary

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Clermont Valley Creamery Co C. Kittelson

Card of Appreciation for Clermont Community Efforts

A Clermont community card of appreciation thanks Mayor J B Shipton, United Service Women of Clermont, and donors for the Forget Me Not sale. Also notes visits and family gatherings including Mr and Mrs F W Bigler and other locals, with several Sunday dinners and furlough updates.

J. B. Shipton Clermont United Service Women of

School News Roundup From Primary Grades

Staff editors and teachers note strong attendance in First and Second Grades. Students express joy in crafts with scissors and fruit basket art projects. A science department begins as children explore life cycles with butterflies, crickets, caterpillars, and leaves. Seeds planted include apples pears plums and oranges to observe growth.

Halloween border project and exams for third and fourth grades

Third and fourth grade pupils work on a Halloween border for the blackboard while gearing up for six weeks of examinations. Both grades are learning to give English reports.

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Statement of Condition of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa

Bank officers J F Miller and J A Erickson swear to a full accurate report of September 29 1945 with assets totaling 811071 15 and deposits 745300 41. The document lists resources including cash government obligations loans and other assets and shows capital accounts of 65770 74 with total liabilities matching. Local society notes follow with meals and visitas among residents including J C Halverson Mrs G Roland and Louise Miller.

Farmers Savings Bank Iowa Clermont Fayette County State of Iowa Payette County J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson

Clermont Council Proceedings October 1, 1945

Clermont Iowa regular town council meeting presided by Mayor J B Shifton with five members present. Bills were approved including labor salaries taxes street lights tractor work and a class B beer permit granted for Gerner's case. Meeting adjourned with no further business.

Clermont Iowa J. B. Shifton Olson Becker Riegel Nelson Stee Wm. Nelson, Jr Geo. Durscher Gerner

Clermont High News Highlights and Baseball Result

Seventh and eighth grade lessons cover literature life in China and health topics while exams loom. The first baseball game of the season sees Clermont beat Luana 6 to 4 with a nine‑run inning by Clermont. Senior photos will be taken October 11 by Moniieur of Cedar Rapids. waste paper drive planned for October 18.

Sleepy Hollow China Yung Fu Luana Clermot V. Loftsgard G. Kittelson G. Aanes A. Anderson G. Meyer F. Shipton G.schupanitz D. Steffens C. Loftsgard Clermont Clermont High Moniieur Cedar Rapids Jschool

East Clermont Societies Meet At Church Parlors

The East Clermont groups gathered in church parlors for a meeting on Met. 4. Officers included Mrs H H Gilbertson and Mrs Clifford Kittelson with Bessie Blockhus as program chair. The Sewing Society led the session. hymns, devotions by Rev Nesket, and a secretary’s report were noted. A sale is planned for Nov. 9.

East Clermont Postanses H. H. Gilbertson Clifford Kittelson M. J.blockhus Clara Blockhus Bessie Blockhus Sewing Society Nesket Norway Church Belmer Groth Pridtjot Edgar Kimbail

Missionary K N Tvedt to Speak at West Clermont Oct 14

A O Nesset reports Pastor Sunday announces speaker Missionary K N Tvedt at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 a m Highland 7 30 p m with a noon pot luck at East Clermont and an informal session at 2 p m Tvedt will show China mission photos at Highland Rey Luther League events Oct 15 8 p m at West Clermont Washington Prairie church 8 p m Others plan pot lucks devotions and a weiner roast with transport from West Clermont church at 7 30 p m sharp.

A. O. Nesset K. N. Tvedt West Clermont East Clermont Highland Rey Tvedt China Mission Field Luther League East Highland Societies Stolle Farm West Union

Missionary from China to Speak at Clermont Parish

Rev. K. N. Tvedt, a China missionary, will lecture at West Clermont 9:30 am, East Clermont 11:00 am, and Highland 8:00 pm on Sunday October 14. He will show China field pictures at Highland Sunday 8 pm and West Clermont Monday October 15 at 8 pm. No admission, public invited. Tvedt recalls bandit captivity and his eventual release while a colleague was killed.

K. N. Tvedt China Clermont West Clermont Tvedt Rey. Tvedt

52nd Wedding Anniversary Celebration Noted

Guests including Mr and Mrs Oscar Lien Ruth Anderson and others gathered at the E O Lien home to honor Mr and Mrs Lien on their 52nd wedding anniversary, observed near October 7. Attendees listed include Alphie Therson Eugene Minerva Velma Charles Wollvin Loftsgard Calvin Nelson Clarence Kittelson Henry Kittelson Anton Skaren Lavanda and Geraldine Olson.

Oscar Lien Ruth’ Anderson Alphie Therson Eugene Minerva Velma and Charles Wollvin Loftsgard Calvin Nelson Clarence Kittelson Henry Kittelson Anton Skaren Lavanda Geraldine Olson E. O. Lien

Moyle Couple Travels for Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs Wm Moyle depart Monday for a weeklong visit to Jews City and Poona TH Agata stays at the Fir home with the girls in Clarenge Gmiyas and Waukognias, details unclear due to damaged text.

Wm. Moyle Jews City Poona Agata Fir Home Clarenge Gmiyas

Annual Supper for O. E. S. at Masonic Temple

The O. E. S. held its annual anniversary supper Tuesday October 2 at the Masonic Temple with members, families, and teachers as guests. It marked the chapter’s 22nd birthday. A program followed with solos, duets, a piano solo, an instrumental trio, and a reading from Clermont Enterprise preserved by Mrs. J. C. Halverson, then the regular business meeting.

Masonic Temple Barbara Appelman Elsie M. Jerdee Doug Das Appelman Jaycee Larson Ann Larson Marilyn Follett Elsie Jerdee J. C. Halverson Clermont Enterprise Loig Olson

Anniversary Dinner Honors Rowland and Johnson Family

A family picnic honored Ezra Rowland and Alien Johnson on their 19th wedding and 19th birthday anniversaries at Mrs Elvira Johnson home. Guests included Oliver Rowland Reuben Hackmann Merle Ruckhassel and families along with Elvira Johnson and her sons.

Elvira Johnson Ezra Rowland Jedding Alien Johnson Oliver Rowland Reuben Hackmann Merle Ruckhasschel

Hinman begins remodeling Nutting house for Larson family

Harry Hinman started work Wednesday remodeling the Nutting house recently bought by Russell Larson. Once ready for occupancy he and his family will move from Monona and he will work with Larson Roofing Co. Clarence Kohls of Volga and Alfred Baechler also appear in the notice.

Harry Hinman Russell Larson Monona Larson Roofing Co

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King of Cocos Toho Plunies Tis John Ross East Clermont Luther’ League Amy Organization War Chest Fund USC Clermont Lumber Yard Edmund Dugstad Ida Olson Vernon Trudo JCF Charles Bigler Floyd Bigler Robert Cedar Falls Pfc Wm. Bigler F. W. Bigler Bitty Sis Carrie Carpenter Franz Appelman Alfred Wenger Sunrday Lester Wenger Annette Eogets Quinton Olson Elsa Nesset Dolores Schupanitz iSports Gerald Aanes Gladys Yauslin Lolz Olson Totali Resources Whee Estes U. S J. A, Erickson, Cashier Verla G. Gunderson Louise Miller H. H. Follett O. C. Peterson Ae Mychy Ats Parkersburg Aeide Wan Council Proceedings M. H. Moore Senior Pictures Ed Kozelka Gail Postville Emma Gunderson Mason City Kansas City Wesley Jurgen Geo. Belschner Clara’ Belschner Furday Herbert Majven Hging Clermont Lutheran China Missionary REV. K. N. Tvedt Clarence Kohls Volga Alfred Baechler Des Moines Rawleigh Freeport Tip My Archie Sullivan Ed Dugstad Mgr Clermont, Iowa
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