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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1954

Page

7

Carling Family Returns From Visit To Midwest States

The Carling family returned home Friday evening after two weeks visiting relatives in Brainard Minnesota Milbank South Dakota and Hettinger North Dakota They attended the golden wedding of their brother in Hettinger and joined a Holy Trinity Catholic service Oct 18 A reception and open house followed at the City cafe and church parlors hosted by local groups Marian Hitch Mae Carlin and other relatives helped with the event The Carlins were married in St Peters Church Clermont and moved to North Dakota in 1909 both are well remembered in the community.

Carling Brainard Minn Milbank So. Dak Hettinger No. Dak Marian Hitch Mary Ree Clermont Holy Trinity Rosary Society Carlin Mae Carlin

Sacred Heart Circle Card Party and Local Meetings Calendar

Thursday events include Sacred Heart Circle card party. Monday features Council meeting and Methodist WSCS. Wednesday lists West Clermont Priscilla Working Band. Thursday covers East Societies. Numerous dinner guests and visits follow, including the Appelman birthday event, Coe-Cornell game, and trips to Fort Dodge and Charles City with family gatherings and local social notes.

Sacred Heart Circle Methodist Wscs West Chermont Priscilla East Societies

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities Schedule

Clermont parish events list catechetical classes and worship times for West, East, and Highland areas. Highlights include Saturday catechetical classes at West Clermont, Sunday divine worship and Sunday school, Monday Pocket Testament banquets, Wednesday Priscilla Working Band, and choir rehearsals with hostesses and organizers named.

S. B. Knudsen West John Jackson Arthur Olson James Henderson East Clermont West Clermont Mission and Sewing Societies Merril Gunderson Eugene Thorson Andrew Watrud Arthur Helgerson George Frieden Highland

St. Peter's Church Mass Schedule and Confessions

Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Masses at 7:00 a.m. Confessions Saturday evening and before Mass. Pastor Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney leads parish activities and services.

Robert Cooney

Full Gospel Sunday School and Services Schedule

The Full Gospel un-denominational church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m. Bible study Thursday at 8:00 pm. Pastors Rev and Mrs James Schilling reside in school house 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18. Everyone welcome.

James Schilling Clermont Highway 18

Local Social News Highlights From Weekend Visits

Mrs. Marvin Johnson entered University hospital in Iowa City for goitre surgery Sunday. Waukon residents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gruver and Bert Henderson were supper guests with Franz Appelman family. The Hulberts, Terry, Mrs. Osmandson and John Gass visited Clarence Johnson. Len Simek spent weekend in Davenport with Harold Burke and called on Mrs. Koch and Louise Schori. Cedar Rapids visitors Mrs. Sarah Walker, Roy Werner, and Johnnie stayed with Elmer Olson. Judy Durr hosted a Halloween party Friday. Roger Olson celebrated his second birthday Monday with family including grandmothers Emma and Mary Olson, and Mrs. Hilgemann and others.

Lyle Olson Cliff J. Olson Clara Helgerson Wm. Weda Elsie Jean Amundson Patti Mitts Helgerson Parker Gregs Cedar Falls Claude Gress Albert Christianson Elmer Sander Farmersburg J. A. Erickson Cedar Rapids Norman Erickson Coe- Cornell Ray Reierson Henry ,Reierson Elkader Joe Brady Hawkeye Norris Reierson Rickey Tobe Torsrud St. Olaf Dave Appelman Franz Appelman Bert Henderson Fort Dodge Tom Rudbeck S. Appelman Clarence Johnson Desa Charles Peterson Charles City Nora Springs Mason City Marvin Johnson Iowa City University Hospital C. L. Gruver Waukon Werdell Hulbert Terry Helen Osmundson John Gass Len Simek Davenport Harold Burke Charles Koch Louise Schori Sarah Walker Roy Werner Johnnie Elmer Olson Judy Durr Little Roger Olson Emma Olson Mary Olson FE. W. Hilgemann Evelyn Olson

25 Years Ago DeéFrances Dibble Leaves Post for Washington

DeéFrances Dibble, who recently resigned her position as teacher, left last Wednesday for Washington where she has secured employment. Viola Roland spent the weekend at Cedar Falls visiting friends and attending home coming at Iowa State Teachers College. Edward Bilden of Gordon Grove California visited his brother Lars and relatives. From Oct. 24 Files of Enterprise Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson learned that his father Nels Nelson had died, and they left for Inwood. Road work to pave between Clermont and Postville begins this fall with detour signs in place. Edwin Olson and wife moved to a farm near Maynard after selling the Double Store.

DeéFrances Dibble Washington Viola Roland Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers’ College Edward Bilden Gordon Grove Calif Lars Files. of Enterprise Elmer Nelson Nels Nelson Inwood Clermont Postville Larrabee Hill Edwin Olson Maynard

Baptism celebration and local visitors in Decorah area

Mrs. Mary Olson attended the baptism of her grandson Dwaine Lynn Lundy in Decorah with sponsors Mr and Mrs Vernon Olson and Mr and Mrs Walter Gayle. Olson returned home Sunday night. Numerous locals visited, including Rev. Stanley Knudsen, Martin Anderson, Crystal, Albert Halverson, Gena Anderson, Ivan Anderson, Allen Anderson of Elgin, and connections to the Lundy and Olson families. Additional gatherings included visits to the Donald Larson home, Lake Geneva trip by Emil Lassig and relatives, and other neighborhood contacts in Decorah and Guttenberg areas.

Mary Olson Decorah Dwaine Lynn Lundy Walter Lundy Vernon Olson Walter Gayle Olson Emma Anderson Stanley Knudsen Martin Anderson Crystal Donald Larson Verna Washburn Mary Davis McGregor Mary Washburn Emil Lassig Minnie Lassig Lake Geneva Wis Lloyd Meier Kathy P. J. Meier Guttenberg Gene Waters Daryl Inga Anderson Alton Anderean Ane Aes

Bank School Aims Banking Knowledge for Fayette Bank Staff

L. H. Meier assistant cashier of Farmers Savings Bank attends a banking course in Fayette conducted by the American Institute of Banking. The program draws thirty bank employees from Fayette County to enhance professional skills.

L. H. Meier Farmers Savings Bank Fayette American Institute of Banking Fayette County

Schultz Captures Meet as Lords Dominates Mount Vernon Dual

Schultz of Lords wins the two mile in 10 02 and leads a Lords victory over Cornell at Mt Vernon. Bob Gallager of Loras finishes close behind as Price of the Rams takes third in a tight field. Other scorers include John Schultz Dennis Hayes Penn Lup ton Ore and Fleener.

Lords College Cornell Mt. Vernon Duhawks Dale ‘Schultz Lords Bob Gallager Loras Rams Price Schultz John Schultz Dennis Hayes Jim Kuhn Penn Lupton Ore Fleener

Halloween party notice at Bluebird venue Wednesday

Guardian Bonnie Bergeson invites for a Halloween party at the Bluebird on Wednesday October 27 at 7:00 PM in costume. Weekend visits featured Mr and Mrs D T Flores of Iowa City stayed with Theo Loftsgard, with a birthday celebration for Mrs Nelson and a picnic dinner hosted by several families including Loftsgards and Amundsons.

Bluebird Bonnie Bergeson Guardian D. T. Flores Iowa City Theo Loftsgard Otto Vasby Vernon (Meyer Millard Nelson Theo. Loftsgard Elmer Nelson Nelson Roy Swenson Harvey Meyer Ile Bud Becker Millard Nelson, Sr Clay Meyer Millard Nelson, Jr Theo Joe Baker Henry Amundson Henry. Hjelming Watioma Kathinka Larson Aulden Cornish Ewald Lyn~gans Rone Ad. Priest George Vi Larson

Paul Hackmann Honored For Diverse School Involvement

Paul Hackmann, a 6 ft 9 in senior born April 13 1937 in Postville, stands out in Clermont schools with biology English American Problems and agriculture. He leads in activities from mixed chorus FFA speech band athletics to honor society, while enjoying music hiking and strawberry sodas. Major notes include Honor Society initiations on Oct 19 with three juniors, planning for a Halloween play, and a class project in home economics.

Paul Hackmann Paul Postville Clermont Vice Press of Honor Society June Allyson Red Harper Empire State Building

B and P Women Install Officers at 25th Anniversary

Bu siness and Professional Women club elects new officers led by Mrs Aldora Anderson as president and Mrs Millard Bear as vice president. The meeting marked the 25th anniversary with a short club history read by Mrs De Sart and honored charter members including Mae Crowe. Committees for Thanksgiving baskets and cheer were named, bylaws amended for ten meetings yearly, and $10 moved to the cheer fund. Bridge winners were DeSart, Blake, and Nordhus.

Aldora Anderson Millard Bear Emil Lassig Dean DeSart Louis A. Olson Treas Lloyd Meier la Nora Halvorson Andine Vasby Gail Nickels Brandt Andine ‘Vasby Lucy Engle Phyllis Skeen Bess Blake Howard Boyle Robert Matt Vida Nordhus

Local families visit in weekend gatherings across towns

Bobbie Wharram of Stanley vacationed with relatives including Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson and others in Sumner and Elkader. The Bob Barker and Howard Boyle families dined with the Mott family. John Nuehring and family arrived to spend a week with Mrs Nuehring's parents. The Canasta club held a picnic dinner at Clarence Tatro's for Mrs Tatro's birthday. Sheldon Kohls hosted guests with others visiting his neighbors.

Bobbie Wharram Stanley Arthur S. ‘Olson Orval Sullivan Marilyn Mary Grover Elkader Albert Lubke Postville Louise Miller Lena Peters Bob Barker Elgin Howard Boyle Robert Mott John Nuehring Nuehring John Schultz Canasta Club Clarence Tatro

Olson to Audit Carnation Office Books in Tulsa

Franklin Olson departed Monday by plane for Tulsa Oklahoma to serve four weeks on a three person committee auditing the Carnation regional office books. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louie Olson of Clermont and works at the Carnation plant in Waterloo.

Franklin Olson Tulsa Okla Carnation Louie ‘Olson Clermont Waterloo

Notice to Subscribers in Clermont Area

Subscribers in Clermont and the Clermont area may pay subscriptions directly to Mrs Lucy Engle local editor who will provide a receipt. She has the current mailing list on file for reference and will promptly notify if dates do not align with the card file. The Publishers.

Clermont Lucy Engle

Transfer Report for Donald B Gerner

Donald B Gerner transferred from Korea back to Japan. New address listed at A/2e Donald B Gerner AF 17378387 1th Supply Sqn Box 40 APO 950 San Francisco California.

Japan Donald Gerner Korea Donald B. Gerner San Francisco Calif

Local residents share weekend visits and dinners

Mr and Mrs Ray Tomsheck of Clermont hosted a Sunday dinner. Mrs Alfred Madson of Hartland Minnesota visited family from Tuesday to Saturday, including Emanuel Larson, John Sampson, Ernest Holt, and Donald Larson. Mr and Mrs Willis Yates of Cedar Rapids joined the Burrows. L E Amundson and the Ames Olson family visited Howard Bluss in Monona. Amundson returned Tuesday. Otto Vasby’s guests included Art Blockhus of Charles City. evening guests were Clarence Kleppe of West Union and Henry Amundson.

Ray Tomsheck Clermont Clara Baurigner Alfred Madson Hartland Minn Emanuel Larson John Sampson Ernest Holt Donald Larson Willis Yates Steven Cedar Rapids

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Florence Cleemont Clermont Lutheran Parish St. Peter’s Church Full Farmer's Savings Bank Iowa Cout United States America LABOR Schgors Fainsh Wae Sandra Olson Sheryl Peterson Karen Jacobson National Honor Society Supt.Moore Wendell, Baechler Vera Hangartner Elaine Tairo Janice Olson Oklahoma Clermont Brick & Sand Riverside Products
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