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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

7

Clermont Study Club Holds Third Autumn Meeting

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Dany Burke’s home Tuesday afternoon with nine members and one guest May Garvey of Austin Minnesota present. New member Mrs Theo Ressler welcomed. Shaw paper read by Mrs H A Lubke. Cresco convention reports by Mrs Martina Nelson and Mrs R V Brandt. Towel orders tally 44 for towels made by the blind. Mrs Edwin Stry’s hospital stay noted. Albert Halverson anniversary observed with dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Bemiss. Bud Schrader injured in Arlington game with possible season impact. Dan Schoonmaker's family visit from Cresco. Mrs Leo Larson and son visiting Vernon Meyer home. Mrs Donald Pohlett’s hospital return and operation noted. Union Church Guild party held at Mrs W H Blake’s home with attendees listed.

Clermont Study Club Dany Burke May’ Garvey Austin, Minn Theo. C. Ressler H. A. Lubke Fanny George Bernard Shaw Cresco Martina Nelson R. V. Brandt Dan Burke Albert Halverson Robert Bemiss West Union Vernon Meyer Leo Larson Gunder Meyer J. S. Sullivan Dunlap Donald Poplett Union Church “Guild W. H. Blake Mesdames R. V Brandt Richard Banning J. C. Halverson Fred Cline A. R B. Lubke D. S. Carpenter Marguerite Rogers Bess Tschantz Louis Schrader A. H. Retz Christine Tiaparet Oelwein J. M. Brorby Donald Burgett Episcopal Church Union Church C. F. Edwards Decorah R. S. Henderson Henderson Ammazette Joe Kula Junior Roberts Norene Boley Leila Schmidt Cecilia Houdek Pastville Hazel Schrader Mason Ciy Iowa National and Cosmetologists Convention Edward Krueger Carlton Abe 'Habeger Edwin Krueger Elgin Krueger Madison J Aiteed ‘Wenger Lester Wenger Volga City Clarion Olson Ashe Olson Paul McGrane Ole Sorenson Waterloo Bertha Gress Ted Askelson Nora Askelson Helen Demery Donna Mae Lucas Olson Andree Tatro Patricia Anderson Phyllis Schweinefus Georgamia Loftsgard Ina Moon Ligis Schweinefus Earl Annes Ang Hareld Johnson Belva Olson Andree Tatra Wayne Shipton Ralph Schrader Crear Lake Mason City Dean Jones McGregor L. R. Jones Ambrosia Oscar John Auer Garnaville B. Reigns Ray Hughes Brady Paulson George P. Rounds Danny Des Moines Carol Washington Iawa Ira Jones Jones Oran Brandt Castalia Richard Olson E. C. Olson Henry Schnweinefus Herbert Schroeder Wm. Schweinerus Lavonne Wayne Halvor Hegland Eldorado Jon Kula Clarence Grover Waukon William van Brussel Denver Eileen Smith Lamont Lolita Blake W. R. Blake Cline’s J. C.halverson Wm. A. Nelson Wm. Belschner James Brorby Helen John P. Camp Theo. Loftsgard Leo Wolfe Ossian Olivia Olson Myra Minnie Bertha Jane Vern Trude E. L. Crowe Decorah Hospital Paul Wells Qosterdock Mary Washburn Frank Leehy Mae . Carlin May Garvey R. G. Schupanitz Cleveland Ohio Martin Anderson Chrystal A. Anderson C. C. Carmichael Union Study Club Secial Lester Cline L. L. Carr Luther College A. R. Lubke Wis Carl ‘Lubke Henry Baker M. J. Hartman Fayette J.H. Shipton Cedar Rapids H. R. Shipton Garwin Louie Olson H. F. Shipton Oscar Larson Mildred Harvey William Burrow Gilbert Anderson Burrow Hans Larson George Larson Ivan Anderson Herman Griebenow Thomas Cummings John J. Kaveny Austin Minn Gerald Gutcher Duane Leslie Ethel Meyer Elizabeth Crowe Alfred Wenger Wenger Oelwein Hospital Annette Kathleen

Clermont School News Third and Fourth Grade Honors

Six weeks period awards list pupils with perfect attendance and half holiday eligibility. Several students earned perfect spelling scores. others miss only one word. Safety Council discussed Fire Prevention Week and home fire hazard inspections. Janet Olson substituted for Miss Olson last Tuesday afternoon.

David Appelman Donald Anderson Gloria Buraas Arlene Gilbert Paula Hangartner Lorraine Kittleson Robert Martin Norman Sampson Kenneth Amundson Norene Amundson Helen Gerner Lee Harris Gerald Kittleson Alta Larson Armella Loftsgard Vernon Loftsgard Gordon Meyer Gerald Schupanitz Donna Mae Thorson Franklin Shipton Norma Scha

Sixth and fifth graders excel in attendance and drills

In a Friday activity at the brick yard pupils of sixth and fifth grades competed in a field study of brick manufacturing. The top finishers and those with perfect or near perfect attendance were named, along with arithmetic drill scorers. Seventh and eighth grade lists followed with attendance notes and names. The Clermont Commanders football team lost 44 to 4 to Arlington, marking their last home game. Gress Gilbert and Schrader stood out as players as Calmar awaits next.

Gladys’ ‘Barnes Iris Harris Irvin ‘Scheel Dolores Schupanitz Nilus Wold Herbert Kauffman Charles Wickham Marian Probert LaVonne Schweinetus Doris Sampson Mary Ann Nelson Arlene Osmundson LaVonne Schweinefus Velma Thorson Gladys Barnes David Hackmann Irvin Scheel Doris Gilbert Viola Martin Arthel Meyer Carol Miller Lorraine Osmundson Phyllis Schweinerus Betty Jane Vauslin Robi Burgett Jack Flynn Donald Hackett Willett Miner William Nelson Clarence Sampson Minerva Thorson Joyce Amundson Loyce Erickson Patsy Flynn Betty Follett Frances Kauffman Ruth Krueger Annabelle Loftsgard Bertha Jane Olson Veryle Paulson Richard Crowe Marvin Larson Arthur Loftsgard Daniel Rounds Charles Shipton Verne Stumme Leonard Olson Clermontmspanders Arlington O Clermont Gress Gilbert Schrader Calmar

West Clermont Luther League to Host Evening Program

A West Clermont Luther League program at the Lutheran church Sunday at 7:45 features scripture reading and prayer by Rev. E E Ramsey, music by soloists and quartet, and topic discussion introductions. Absent student Louis Schrader has back injury. community notes mention visits, gatherings, and local church activities.

West Clermont Luther League Lutheran Church

Clermont Schoolmasters Club Hosts Fayette County Meeting

The Clermont Schoolmasters welcomed about forty two Fayette county schoolmasters last Thursday evening October 12. Prof Starrak Agaresiés Ames spoke on Making Education Effective. The Clermont girls' glee club performed three selections. Mr Cline from the Iowa State Employment Bureau Des Moines spoke briefly on the ser ireau fad to offer iny.

Starrak

Singing Church services mark Trinity season in Clermont

The Lutheran church schedule lists Divine worship at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 a m on the 20th Sunday after Trinity, with a West Clermont Luther League program at 7 45 p m. Mrs Hans Bilden Lizzie Bilden and Mrs D J Opperud host the East Clermont Sewing Society meeting today. Reverend E E Ramsey is pastor. Local social and visiting notes follow from Clermont and surrounding areas with numerous names and places including Decorah Ossian West Union and Waukon, plus plans for immunization and various gatherings.

West Clermont East Clermont

Frederick's Prophecy and August 16 Birthday Link

Frederick the Great dreamed of a star crossing the sky on August 16, 1768, a date he recorded with his household. It later aligned with Napoleon Bonaparte's birthday, linking two historic figures across a shared celestial omen.

Frederick Frederick the Great Prussia Napoleon Bonaparte

Clermont Union Church Guild Elects Officers

The Cairn Guild elected officers at the Clermont Union Church Guild meeting held October 11 at Mrs. C. Halverson's home. Bogs Tschynty was named president, Mrs. Richard Banning secretary, Mrs. Fred Cline secretary, and Mrs. A. R. Lubke treasurer. Reports were given and plans discussed for the Schoolmasters Club dinner. A one o'clock pot luck luncheon preceded the business meeting and a gift was presented to Mrs. Marguerite Rogers.

Bogs Tschynty Richard Banning Fred Cline A. R. Lubke Clermont Union Church Guild 3. C. Halverson Marguerite Rogers

Cards of Thanks for Lenore Meyer Death

A card thanking many for support during the illness and death of Lenore Meyer notes gratitude to the choir and Rev. E. B. Ramsey. It mentions visitors and extended family in Austin, Waukon, and Clermont, lists several relatives, and records the birth of a grandson named Duane Leslie to Gerald and unnamed Gutcher. Annette Kathleen is named as the first grandchild.

Lenore Meyer Nanford Sands E. B. Ramsey Vernon Meyer

Returns from National Convention of PLEG by Mrs Carr

Mrs L L Carr president of Me DB chapter of the Pa DO West Union attended a national PLEG convention in Tolsten Texas. She represented three chapters West Union Bikader and Fayette. The event lasted four days and concluded on Friday.

L. L. Carr West Union Ea Ploday Tolsten Texas Nationa Ple.c Bikader Fayette

Clermont notes and town calendar October events and obituaries

In Clermont and Postville areas October events include W C C F business meeting. Cal mar there football game and home talent programs. A Ladies Aid Society and a Clifton School social and lunch are planned. Mrs. William Larrabee Jr. left for Illinois after summer here. Several residents hosted guests from Arlingon Hawkeye Cedar Falls LeRoy and Postville. Funeral services for Daniel Melted, 94, Postville’s oldest president, were held in Postville with Rev. Patrick Hogan officiating.

Clermont Lodge AF A.M Cal»mar Ladies’ Aid ‘ Society Wmn. Larrabee, Jr Iiona City Helen Evanston, Ill F. M. Hackett Ed Thomas Bernard Arlington S. V. Halverson Allen John Schmidt Hawkeye George Willis Cedar Falls Clifton School Dover Twp District No. 5 Gladys Peterson Silas Hatlestad Clifford Verde Donald Donna Thomas Lien LeRoy Minn Even Lien Clariga Mina Qison Ole Aanes Gilbert OstHe Postville Alpe Thorson Daniel Clermont Freot Fay Frank Calahan George

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