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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1944

Page

9

Iverson Child Marian Iverson Weds George A Child at Canoe Ridge

Marian Iverson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson of Pleasant township married George A Child son of Mr and Mrs Irving Child of Aurora in a double ring ceremony at Canoe Ridge Lutheran church conducted by Rev Alfred Bredesen. The bride wore a white satin princess dress with lace and a tiara of seed pearls. Attendants included Marie Child as maid of honor and bridesmaids Arteng Larson and Helen Larson. The groom and party wore dark suits with carnation boutonnieres. A reception followed and the couple planned to reside on the groom’s farm near Aurora after a brief Minnesota Wisconsin honeymoon.

Marian Iverson Nels Iverson Pleasant Township George A. Child Irving Child Aurora Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church Alfred Bredesen Marie Child Arteng Larson Helen Larson Shirley Falder Miss Child Misses Larson Roy A. Halverson Chester Finholt Paul Haugelan Gary Child

Sophomore Play Opens Friday in School Gym

The sophomore class to present the first school production of the year in the gym Friday evening Oct. 27. Cast members, with stage crew and band members, have spent about four weeks preparing, aiming for a strong show with support from various committees.

Smarty

Former Teacher Marries Lieut George Pfister in Australia

The marriage linked former teacher to Lieut George Pfister and Anna Mae Cunningham daughter of Merle and Mrs Cunningham of Lawson Pennsylvania occurred June 14 in Brisbane Australia. Mrs Pfister is a nurse stationed at Port Moresby New Guinea. Pfister an instructor in Australia now serves at the general headquarters. He previously taught at Clermont and lived with Mr and Mrs Simon Nelson.

George Pfister Anna Mae Cunningham Merle Cunningham Lawson, Penn Brisbane Australia Pfister Port Moresby New Guinea Lieut. Pfister Austrlia Clermont Simon Nelson

Bob Blake Appointed Secretary of Iowa Liquor Commission

W. B. Bob Blake has been appointed secretary to the Iowa Liquor Commission. His appointment was announced Tuesday. Blake has long served with the Iowa Commerce Commission and was recently promoted to assistant secretary.

Bob Blake Liquor Commission W. B Bob) Blake Iowa Liquor Commission

Gossip and rumors swirl around town and seniors

Residents exchange chatter about Lorraine and Dean, Gordy flashing a Dentyne package to meet girls, Schup's Navy Air Carg bracelet mystery, Alden's corn fields, Huddieston's gossip, and Hirth Studios advertising for a new camera as the senior class is teased.

Lorraine Dean Elsie Gordy Schup Alden

Basketball Season Nears for Clermont Randalia Girls

Activity in the gym suggests both boys and girls seasons approach. The opening girls game between Clermont and Randalia is set for November 14. A full schedule will be printed later.

Clermont Randalia

Clermont Study Club Marked 25th Anniversary

Mrs. Lillian Tirrell hosted the Clermont Study Club meeting on Tuesday October 19 to celebrate the clubs 25th anniversary. A luncheon followed by roll call and letters from former members, with only one of the original seven still active. Attending former members included Mrs. Francis Williams Mrs Valdia Nelson Edith Brandt Thelma Grover Lavanda Carr al West Union and Marjorie Appelman.

Lillian Tirrell Clermont Study Club J. C. Halverson Tirrell Mesdames Francis Williams Valdiia Nelson Postville Edith Brandt Strawberry Point Thelma Grover Fayette Lavanda Carr West Union Marjorie Appelman Clermont

Devotion Highlights Thirteen Hours at Waverly

Reverend Paul Maguire of Waverly led a Sunday Thirteen Hours Devotion starting with an 8:30 a.m. High Mass and concluding at 8 p.m. with prayers led by Rev Vernon Peters. Msgr Tiltgen Ossian, assisted by Fr Kuchera Fort Atkinson and Fr Moesis Calmar, officiated. Fr Robert Cooney was master of ceremonies with a large clergy presence and St Peter's choir providing music.

Paul Maguire Waverly Maguire Vernon Peters Fr. Maguire Msgr Tiltgen Ossian Kuchera Fort Atkinson Moesis Calmar Robert Cooney Fickert Schuh St. Lucas Edmund Cooney West Union Claude Norton Waukon

West Union social notes include visits and birthdays

Mr and Mrs Henry Wolfs of West Union called on Anna Larson Monday. Wolfs and Anna, with Earl Wolfs, were dinner guests at the Leonard Anfinson home in Lima Sunday. The group noted last meeting at Mrs Alfred Olson's home. Ladies tore and sewed carpet rags. Forget-Me-Not sale cleared 49.35 and lunch 12.90. Mrs Elvira Johnson's birthday celebrated with multiple visitors and a pot-luck lunch. gifts exchanged.

Henry Wolfs West Union Anna Larson Anna Earl Wolfs Leonard Anfinson Lima U. S Alfred Olson Elvira Johnson John Mark Leo Kloster L. T. N. Olgon Edna Torkelson Maggie Torkelson Geo. Warvatne Emma Bear Dennis Ezra Rowland Ida Bisbing Cedar Falls Alice Kittelson Helen Osmundson Florence Gutcher Duane Jessie Lofisgard Bess Tschantz Hme

Clermont Lutherans Schedule Services and Activities

The Clermont Lutheran Parish lists Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m with a sermon by Dr N Astrup Larson and a first service in the newly decorated East church sanctuary. Luther League program led by Thelma Lyngaas follows. Upcoming events include a Hallowe en party, Mission Society meeting, adult Bible class, choir, waste paper drive, subscription renewals, and a sewing society sale and lunch.

Hallowe'en West Clermont Prissilla Herbert Martin East Clermont

W C O F met at Priest Home party notes

Mrs A J Priest and Mrs Geo W Larson entertained the W C O F and guests at the Priest home last Thursday evening. Five hundred was enjoyed with prizes to Mrs Herman Griebenow Mrs Frank Leehy Em met Carlin J A Erickson and Frank Leahy. Hostesses served refreshments. Mr and Mrs Arthur Meckelson Decorah Ms Ward Tupper West Union and Mr and Mrs Hans Larson visited Immanuel Larson home Monday afternoon. Lester Anderson of Lagina Mont arrived Monday for an extended visit.

A. J. Priest Geo. W. Larson Priest Home Herman Griebenow Frank Leehy Emmet Carlin J. A. Erickson Arthur Meckelson Decorah Ward Tupper West Union Hans Larson Immanuel Larson Lester Anderson Lagina Mont

West Clermont Mission Society Meets at Church

The West Clermont Mission Society met in church parlors on Oct 18 with hostesses listed. Members opened with From Greenland's Icey Mountains as reports on Christmas boxes and bank offerings were shared, plus notes on a waste paper drive and recent W M F convention updates. Ramona Olson and others performed piano and vocal selections, birthday offerings were given, and the gathering closed with hymns and doxology.

West Clermont Mission Society Harry Stolle Dan Kloster Tom Hanson Oscar Larson Burnell Larson Corne Anfinson Pete Lofts Walter Durscher Conner Dummermuth Wm. A. Nelson Millard C. Larson Greenland Icey Mountains Harvey Anderson Priscilla Nesset Joshua New Hampton Alvin Amundson Ramona Olson

Death of Elizabeth Crowe at home after pneumonia

Elizabeth Crowe died Sunday afternoon at 6 30 at her home. Pneumonia was the cause. Funeral services were held at St Peters Church Tuesday at 9 am and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery east of Clermont. Her life sketch will be published next week.

Elizabeth Crowe St. Peters Clermont Miss Crowe

Dinner Guests and Local Moves Noted in Ezra Rowland Home

Dinner guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peters and family Issac Grimes and Mrs. Elmer Grimes and son. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Suckow moved last Friday from the former Mrs. Fay Rafferty house to their home recently vacated by the Carl Westpfahl family.

Ezra Rowland Joe Peters Issac Grimes Elmer Grimes Fred Suckow Fay Rafferty Carl Westpfahl

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