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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

7

Convention Reports Given at Auxiliary Meeting

The Sheehan Post of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. L. M. Crowe home on Oct 12. Thirty five members reported for 1939. They ordered five hundred poppies for next year’s Poppy Day, bought a bed sheet for the supply shelf, and budgeted a $1 prize for Hallowe’en veterans’ games. The Hawkeye Boys’ State government book will be donated to the high school. Reports from Mason City district meeting were given. Columbus Day tribute was read and refreshments served.

Sheehan American Legion Auxiliary L. M. Crowe E. L. Crowe Elmer Osmundson Theodore Kjosa Des Moines Iowa Hawkeye Fred Cline Martin Nelson Mason City Columbus

Three Farms Near Clermont Sold Recently

Ludvig Anderson bought the Fox Bros 157 acre farm near Clermont for 6500 with possession on March first. Henry Stake tenants the property. Mrs Elliott Olson bought the former Ole Kappan 30 acre farm east of Clermont from Ernest Dill for 3150 with possession last Saturday. Dr I C Jerdee and Harold Lands gard sold their 160 acre farm northeast of Clermont to Mrs Clara Helgerson who has a larger adjoining farm. Albert and Andrew Gunderson will work the combined holdings.

Ludvig Anderson Fox Bros Clermont Henry Stake Elliott Olson Ole Kappan Ernest Dill I. C. Jerdee Harold Landsgard Clara Helgerson Albert Andrew Gunderson

Clermont Elgin Battle Ends in 13-13 Tie

Clermont and Elgin played a hard fought six man football game ending in a 13 to 13 tie. Gross returned a kickoff 70 yards for a TD in the second half and Schupbach added a late interception return for a score. Elgin also scored on a passing drive and Hawkeye leads the conference with Clermont chasing.

Clermont Elgin Gross Schupbach Rce Fayette County Hawkeye Wadena

East Luther League to Present Bible Topic Program

The East Luther League will host a Sunday evening program on October 23 titled How I Can be Sure I am a Christian. Rev Ramsey leads song, devotion, topic readings by Amy Gilbertson Clarence Kittleson Voral Sola Iva Peterson Opal Larsan Archie Johnson and closing remarks by Opal Larsan. Eva Bemiss and Mr. Bemiss from West Union dined with Albert Halvorson.

East Luther League Ramsey Songwie Trene Helgerson Amy Gilbertson Clarence Kittleson Voral Iva Peterson Opal Larsan Archie Johnson

Chicago Protest Breaks Up National Band Meeting

In Chicago on October 16 a gathering led by Milwaukee head George Groboese and national band chief Fritz Kuhn drew about 1,000 attendees. The event was dispersed by 5,000 Americans protesting the meeting, with figures including John Duzamski of the Ukraine Hatmen and Dr. Otto Willumeit among those present.

Chicago, Ill George Groboese Milwaukee Wis Fritz Kuhn National Band John Duzamski Ukraine Otto Willumeit Chicago

Former Clermont Girl Is Wed

Martha M. Hansen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hansen of Clermont, married Leslie R. Davis of Cedar Falls at 10 30 a m Saturday October 15 in the home of Mrs H J Pfeiffer at Oelwein. Reverend Hayter of the Presbyterian church read the service. The ceremony was before a flower banked fireplace in the Pfeiffer study with relatives from Cedar Falls and Oelwein in attendance. The couple will reside at 805 Main Street Cedar Falls.

Martha M. Hansen Andrew Hansen Clermont Leslie R. Davis Ceda Falls H. J. Pfeiffer Oelwein Hayter Presbyterian Church Pfeiffer Cedar Falls Davis Main Street

Marriage Announced LeNore White Weds James Knakal Jr

LeNore White daughter of Mr and Mrs J E White married James J Knakal Jr of Berwyn Illinois on October 9 1938 in Riverside Illinois. Local notices list birthdays illnesses visits and anniversaries among families in Decorah Waterloo Ossian and Winneshiek County with multiple gatherings and a new baby Judith Marie born October 12 to Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson of Decorah.

J. E. White LeNore James J. Knakal, Jr Berwyn Riverside Illinois Judith Marie Millard Nelson Decorah

Foresters Hold Social Meeting At Priest Home

Foresters Society held its social gathering at Mrs. A. J. Priest residence with Mrs. Kate Horan assisting. Prizes in 500 were won by Mrs. Larry Horan Mrs. Dan Burke and Margaret Clarke.

A. J. Priest Kate Horan Larry Horan Dan Burke Margaret Clarke

Card of Thanks from Clermont neighbors and responders

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and the Clermont fire department for responding promptly to a Thursday call for help. Also notes visits from Mr and Mrs John Learn Mr and Mrs Arthur Stee and daughters to Mitchell Iowa and a Castalia resident Mrs Wm Beckman visiting the Sheehy home.

Clermont Fire Department John Learn Arthur Stee Michell, Iowa Wm. Beckman Castalia Sheehy

Honored on Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halverson celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Lutheran church parlors with nearly two hundred relatives and friends. A program featured quartette, readings, a duet, and a solo before refreshments and gifts. Out-of-town guests were listed, and the event included compliments and tributes from attendees. Additional notices mention local visits, travel, and upcoming community events.

Albert Halverson Eva Eleanor Remiss Delores Moe Willard Moe Gladys Anderson Maggie Doris Gilbert Leanna Lee Vinah Nelson E. E. Ramsey Cowie Ramsey L. H Appelman Halverson Paul Engelke Hawkeye Milla Ramsey Decorah Victor Ruckdaschel Henry Larson Harry Postville Henry Bemiss Robert Bemiss Clair Anderson Millard Anderson Blanche Waterbury A. N. Anderson Ann West Union

Lutheran Singing Church Service and Sunday Schools

The Singing Church holds Divine worship at West Clermont at 9 15 a m and East Clermont at 1 a m with Sunday schools in East at 9 45 a m West at 10 45 a m and Highland at 9 45 a m East Clermont Luther League meets at 4 pm to study scripture verses and learn about faith under Pastor Rev E E Ramsey the sermon references Eph 4 22 28 and Matt 9 1 8 Isa 1 1.

West Clermont East Clermont East Church West Church Highland Church East Bettas Isa E. E. Ramsey

Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Games

Clermont Calendar lists events from October 20 onward including football games with Hawkeye and Wadena noted as visitors. It records lodge meetings at Clermont Lodge ALF and A M 21 Friday Orben Lime cone er, a Clermont bridge club on 25 Tuesday, Ladies Aid Society on 26 Wednesday, and social visits with Mr. and Mrs. Anson Priest and Mrs. Nellie Malone.

Hawkeye Clermont Lodge ALF A. M Orben

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