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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
7
The Saturday drawing in Clermont after noon reached 80 dollars. Hugo Zweibohmer of Ossian was drawn but not present to claim the prize.
M/Sgt. Irvin Olson and his daughter Patti arrived from Ankara to visit Irene Olson and relatives, mainly to pursue Patti's citizenship after they adopted her in Turkey. They will travel back via New York around Oct. 24. A hospital stay keeps Ens. DeWayne Johnson in Hawaii uncertainly recovering from back surgery.
About 126 friends and relatives attended the open house for Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wolfs on Sunday afternoon to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Lunch was served from a table centered by a decorated cake by Mrs. Mary Olson. Mire Will J. Nelson poured, Mrs. Millard NelsonSr. cut and served the cake, with Mrs. Will J. and Mrs. Millard NelsonSr. having served similarly at the 25 year ago wedding. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Wolfs Evenson, who attended the couple’s wedding. The Wolfs received several gifts, including a large purse of money from well wishers.
North east District of C O F will hold its annual meeting at St. Lucas on Sunday October 14 beginning at Illbam Harlan Schultz the field representative will participate A large turnout from the community attended the DeSales fall festival and church dinner in Ossian last Sunday Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr and daughters and Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin were guests Friday evening at the Bill Hitch home in Sumner They attended CE and Sumner football game Mrs Sid Mary McBride of Marion visited Nell McGreevy Saturday afternoon Mrs Ler Simek hosted a family dinner Sunday for her mother Mrs Louise Miller Others included Mr and Mrs Keith Thomas and sons Mrs Regina Hutchinson and Mrs Ruth Gibson Mrs Miller is improving and enjoyed the day Richard Griebenow family spent Friday evening at the Philip Wander home near Castalia
West Clermont hosts catechetical class and worship services with Sunday school at 10:30. Parish events include teacher training Monday and parish brotherhood Tuesday. East Clermont lists catechetical class Saturday and divine worship Sunday, with Luther League and LCR gatherings through the week.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m. Evening evangelistic service at 8 p m. Located 3 miles west of Clermont on Highway 18. Lester Lease pastor. A welcome to all.
C. M. Kneeland went home Monday after two weeks in Postville Hospital with pneumonia. At the same hospital, Mrs. Lena Peters remains quite ill and a patient.
Birth announced for Chester Kolumsky and his wife Val Lenard Kolum sky of Greendale Wisconsin a son Richard John weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces multiple card of thanks notes express gratitude for silver wedding anniversary and birthday wishes plus various visits and furlough news from local residents and travelers with names and addresses.
The regular PTA meeting, moved from Oct 10 to Oct 17 to avoid a local conflict, will feature Mrs Thompson from Clermont kindergarten teaching art for mental health. The event aims to discuss bylaw changes to unify Clermont and Elgin units and other revisions.
Vows exchanged Sunday afternoon September 30 in the Little Brown Church at Nashua. Janet Marie Gordon and Donald Yauslin, both from Iowa, were married in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Glenn L. Utterback. The bride wore a lace and tulle gown with a bouffant skirt and finger tip veil. bouquet of roses. Attendants included Nancy Gordon and Leslie Yauslin. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with guests from multiple towns. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after October 7.
Instrumental clinic at Clermont High School featured Prof Myron Russell of ISTC as guest critic guiding small groups and band in the evening. New Clermont teacher Shirley Olson, a 20-year resident, brings elementary education from Luther College and active Lutheran church involvement. Elvis Presley opinions from grades seven to twelve spark debate, and Clermont girls’ basketball roster lists seniors juniors and sophomores with upcoming games. Senior news notes shorthand class, family living discussion, and English writing themes.
Calendar items list meetings across groups with dates in mid October. Commercial club on Monday, Clermont Study Club on Tuesday, West Clermont Mission Society on Wednesday, Womens Catholic Order Foresters on Wednesday, and C. O. F. on Thursday.
Community Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday October 1 with hostesses including Mrs Lee Palmer and Miss Jean Aanes. Members elected a nominating committee to present officers for the coming year and voted to buy new church kitchen dishes. Various guests and dignitaries were noted at dinners and visits in nearby homes.
James C. Sullivan died following a period of failing health at his sister’s home in Waukon. Born March 3, 1873, north of Clermont, he married Anna Crowe in 1911. Survived by a brother, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews, with funeral at St Peters Church, Clermont, and burial in St Peters Cemetery.
The Clermont Community Club will conduct a Boy Scout campaign on kick-off day, Tuesday October 16. The Scouts leader is Guy Muchow, with the Community Club as sponsors.
The clipping lists numerous social visits across towns including Clear Lake Gays Mills and Postville with guests at the Benjegerters and others. It notes card of thanks messages from families such as Leehy Regan Olson and Olson, thanking relatives friends and Rev Knudsen for support and visits.
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