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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1943

Page

7

Clermont Boy Weds at Fort Baker California

Clermont high school graduate 1941 wedding at Fort Baker San Francisco September 1947. Groom Pic. Richard Tide in army service united with Fideline Showalter of Elkport. Attendants Sgt Reginald Fowles and others. After ceremony couple left for Santa Cruz for a short honeymoon.

Richard Tide Fideline Showalter Elkport John Morley Fort Baker San Francisco Calif Reginald Fowles Santa, Cruz Trude Clermont High School Aldean Elmer Trudo Cedar Rapids Clermont Showalter California

Class Confirmed at Highland Church Sunday

A class of eight young people five girls and three boys were confirmed at Highland Lutheran church Sunday morning by Rev. A O Nesset. In the afternoon communion services were held with the newly confirmed partaking of the Lord's Supper for the first time. The confirmands were Ramona Butikofer Doris Hanson Louis Halverson Henry Larson Norma Larson Dorothy Torkelson Ione Torkelson and Ivan Torkelson.

Highland Lutheran Church A. O. Nesset Ramona Butikofer Doris Hanson Louis Halverson Henry Larson Norma Larson Dorothy Torkelson Ione Torkelson Ivan Torkelson

Weekend Visit By Miss Halverson With Dubuque Family

Helen Halverson of Dubuque spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Halverson.

Helen Halverson Dubuque Mrs J. C. Halverson

Clermont School News Student officers and play cast announced

The junior class elected Willet Miller as president and Florentina Westpfahl as secretary, with Helen Abel and Delores Olson in other posts. The sophomore class will present Sulphur and Molasses by Ned Albert on Friday Oct 15 at 8 PM, featuring Dr Lance Fairweather and Dr Crosby Benson in a three act comedy. Senior personalities spotlight Joyce Amundson a 5 7 114 pound blonde born Oct 27 who aims to be a nurse. The last football game of the season was at Elgin a 31 to 14 loss to Arlington. Student Council and district institute plans, freshmen breakfast unit, and Oct 7 activities noted.

Willet Miller Florentina Westpfahl Helen Abel Delores Olson Margaret Becker Doris Gilbert Gladys Johnson Arther Meyer Carol Miller William Nelson Jit Adlen Olson Ned Albert Lance ‘Fairweather Fairweather Crosby Benson Topa Joyce Amundson Elgin Arlington Bertha Olson Arthel Meyer Lois Olson Mary Nelson Willet Mul Loyce Erickson Elsie Nesset Richard Crowe Delores Anderson West Union Marcella Krueger DeAlta Bur+aas Gladys Yauslin Arlene Osmundson

War Fund Drive to Start Next Monday in Clermont

Ed Dugstad, chairman for Clermont and Clermont township, announces a one week War Chest drive starting next Monday. Quotas are $530 for the town and $470 for the township, with most families asked for five to ten dollars and some more. He is lining up workers and asks solicitors to push a thorough drive within the week. Readers can see which war relief agencies are funded in the county announcement. The community is urged to support generously to meet the targets.

Ed Dugstad Clermont Dugstad

Rosary Society Hosts Meeting in St Peters Basement

St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met last Thursday in the church basement newly remodeled. Hostesses were Mrs Frank Gahalan Mae Crowe and Mrs J P Sullivan with twenty members and two guests present. E L Crowe reported finances from the fall festival lunch as Dan Burke and H F Becker read Catholic Action items. Fr Peters thanked the ladies for the festival success. Ossian Deanery meeting set for Oct 17 at West Union. Refreshments were served after.

St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild St. Peter’s Church Frank ‘Gahalan Mae Crowe J. P. Sullivan Grace Barker Elgin L. R. Jones E. L. Crowe Catholic Action Magazine Dan Burke H. F. Becker Ossian West Union Fr. Peters

Light Post Breaks injures man near Eldorado

Gerald Gutcher of Central States Power and Light Corp was on a 40 foot pole when it broke at the bottom. He fell, the pole landing across his legs. He was treated at West Union hospital where x rays showed no broken bones but severe bruising and torn muscle above the knee left his leg shaken and injured.

Gerald Gutcher Eldorado Gutcher Central States Power & Light Corp West Union Hospital

Clermont Study Club Opens Year With Changing World Theme

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs Lenora Shipton's home on Tuesday afternoon with eight members. Beulah Lubke, president, announced this year's program Glimpses of a Changing World. A paper Trampled Lilies by Lady Fort agelle, read by Lenora Shipton and written by Beulah Lubke, was presented. Edith Larson was named towel chairman to arrange towels hemmed by blind women. Officers listed: Beulah Lubke president Lorraine Crowe vice president Hazel Jerdee secretary Mayme Burke treasurer.

Clermont Study Club Lenora Shipton Lady Fortagelle Beulah Lubke Edith Larson Lorraine Crowe Hazel Jerdee Mayme Burke

Legion Auxiliary Holds School of Instruction

A county school of instruction for Legion Auxiliary presidents and secretaries was held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Legion rooms at the courthouse in West Union. About sixteen persons attended including Clermont members Mrs. Nora Loftsgard Mrs. Gertrude Vinton Mrs. Joyce Appelman Andine Vasby and Annabelle Loftsgard who participated in the afternoon program.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Court House West Union Clermont Nora Loftsgard Gertrude Vinton Joyce Appelman Andine Vasby Annabelle Loftsgard

Clermont Lutheran Parish Services and Events Schedule

Sunday October 17 at West Clermont worship 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:45 a m Luther League 3 p m topic The Light that Burns in the Storm Delores Anderson group will lead East Clermont service 11 a m Thursday October 14 junior choir 7 30 senior choir 8 30 West church Saturday October 16 confirmands meet West Clermont 10 a m East church 1 p m Wednesday October 20 Mission Society meets West Clermont hostesses list provided Program convention port.

A. O. Nesset West Clermont Luther League Delores Anderson Eae Ba East Clermont East Church The Mission Society Mesdames Millard Nelson Thea. Loftsgard Harvey Meyer Hans Larsson Esther Cooley Wm. Belschner N. H. Nelson Richard Olson Arthur Nelson Port

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Louise Miller in Postville

Mr and Mrs Len Simek hosted a seven oclock family dinner last Thursday for Mrs Louise Miller on her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Louis Schutte and Paul, Helen Becker, Mr and Mrs Albert Lubke and Clarion Thompson, all of Postville, plus Mrs Lena Peters, Mrs Mary Grover, Mrs Hazel Olson, and Mrs Bess Tschantz and daughters. FF. Mr and Mrs Ezra Rowland visited Harald Cue at Randalia last Tuesday. Sell it through a Want Ad.

Len Simek Louise Miller Ezra Rowland Harald Cue Randalia

Christened Caral Louise Rounds in St Peter’s Catholic Church

Baby Caral Louise Rounds, daughter of Mr and Mrs James M Rounds, was baptized at St Peter’s Catholic Church Sunday at 11 30 by Rev Fr W J Peters. Sponsors were Rita and Danny Rounds. Father is a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps stationed overseas. wife and child live with her parents at Aitkin Minnesota during his absence.

Caral Louise James M. Rounds St. Peter’s Catholic Church W. J. Peters Rita Danny Rounds Army Air Corp Aitkin Minn

Clermont Commercial Club October Meeting Cancelled

The Clermont Commercial Club cancels its October meeting due to numerous other activities. The regular November meeting will likely be held at the usual time.

Clermont Commercial Club

Hostesses and Menu Details from Regional Event

Hostesses Iva Barnes Mary Nelson Velma Thorson and Marian Probert guided guests. Their menu featured oranges cocoa-wheats toast with eggs and white sauce and cocoa.

Iva Barnes Mary Nelson Velma Thorson Marian Probert

Food Sale by Priscilla Working Band at Corner Cupboard

The Priscilla Working Band will hold a food sale at the Corner Cupboard on Saturday evening October 16 at 8 15. Lunch will also be sold. Donations from all church members are appreciated. Guests Thursday at the Fred Cline home included Mrs Marguerite Rogers Detroit Michigan Mrs Lynn Sarbaugh Seattle Washington Mrs J M Brorby and Mrs R 8 Henderson.

Priscilla Marguerite Rogers Detroit, Mich Lynn Sarbaugh Seattle, Wash J. M. Brorby R. 8. Henderson Fred Cline

Andrew Anderson Farm Sale Set for November 26

The Andrew Anderson sale near Clermont is scheduled for Friday November 26. Orvin Thompson of Thompson Waters auctioneers states the event is a closing out sale as Mr. Anderson retires from farming and moves to Clermont. Joseph Baker will tenant the farm.

Andrew Anderson Clermont Orvin Thompson Thompson& Waters Echo-Enterprise Mr. Anderson Joseph Baker

Clermont Club and society notices calendar

Clermont Calendar lists meetings for October 18 to 21 including Commercial Club on Monday, United Service Women on Tuesday, West Clermont Mission Society on Wednesday, and W C C F business meeting on Thursday along with Clermont Lodge A F and A M events.

Commercial Club United Service Women West Clermont Mission Society Clermont Lodge A. F A. M

Church of the Savior Plans Sunday Evening Prayer

Rev. Chas. F. Edwards of Decorah will conduct evening prayer at 3 o clock next Sunday afternoon Oct 17 at the Church of the Savior Cler mont. A cordial invitation is extended to all who would like to attend. Mrs W R Blake returned home Sunday after spending the past week in Des Moines Carol remained here for a week visit with her grandmother.

Church of the Savior Clermont Chas. F. Edwards Decorah W. R. Blake Des Moines Blake Bob Blake Carol

Priscilla Working Band Adds Five New Members

The Priscilla Working Band held an October meeting with five new members reported, bringing total this year to fourteen. The event featured committee reports, plans for a full food sale, and a study continuation of Hebrews led by Rev. A. O. Nesget. Performances included a duet by Beverly Nelson and Judy Swenson, a reading by Mrs. Wayne Shipton, and refreshments served by hostesses.

Priscilla Working Band Edwin Stray Swen Swenson Olavus Berentsen Harvey Jarmsn Helen Anderson Theo. Loftsgard Flower Fund Committee Alma Anderson Improvement Committee H. E. Landsgard Henry Olson A. O. Nesget

Clermont Cream Routes annual letting notice 1944

The Clermont Valley Creamery Co will let its cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders at the creamery office at 1 pm on Friday October 15 for 1944. Sealed bids must be submitted. The Board of Directors may reject any or all bids. Dorothy Brorby of Rock Island spent the weekend with home folk. She returned Monday. Various visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Markham of Elma, and Mrs. Alfred Baechler and Lena Baumgartner of Elgin, were in Cedar Rapids Monday.

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Board of Directors Board of Diret Tors Clermont Valley Creamery Co C. Kittleson Dorothy Brorby Rock Island J. M. Brorby Marguerite Rogers Fred Cline Harry Anderson Dubuque Louie Cashman Lynn Markham Elma Alfred Baechler Lena Baumgartner Elgin Cedar Rapids

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Clermont Boy Fort Baker, California Rochester Mayo Clinic Cherry Tig Highland Church Farmers Savings Bank A. Erickson Olermont Clermont School News Henry Follett DeAlta Baraas Betty Follett America Santa Claus Indiana Santa Claus' Post Office Poland Greece Jugoslavia Clermont and Township Man Clermont Lutheran Parish John P. Duff Lehon Company Mulehide Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont, Iowa Ettesiecs
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