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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

7

Kathryn Crowe Birthday Celebration Recap

Kathryn Crowe celebrated her Oct. 16 birthday by hosting a party for about twenty girls. The event included games, lunch served by Miss Crowe and a group of helpers Grace Olson JoAnn Moore Sallee Henderson Helen Henderson Becky Olson Annette Wenger Gerené Larson Rosemarie Larson Pauline Nygaard Bonnie Bergeson and others.

Kathryn Crowe Abcettio Ipeh Mige MarsiBials Crowe Pregent Wers Grace Olson JoAnn Moore Sallee Oa Helen Henderson Becky Olson Annette ‘Wenger Gerené Rosemar

Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Recites Plans and Elegies

The Grand Meadow Study club met at the home of Mrs. Harriet Olson with hosts Mrs. Mabel Ariundson and Mrs. Irené Frieden. President Beryl Swenson announced the program including a song, scripture, birthday songs, talks on winter care, garden care, and a piano solo. Lunch followed served by the hostesses.

Grand Meadow Study Club Harriet Olson Mabel Ariundson Irené Frieden Beryl Swenson Beulah Kazel Sind Clarice Lien Beulah Kazelka Esther Helgerson Sophia Kittelon Héryl G Swetson Helen Kittelson Farma Bureau Je Schroeder Sancestag Winging Dixie

Janice Jurgens Wins Year’s Free Tuition in Art School

Minneapolis junior high student Janice Jurgens, granddaughter of Tanice Jurgens and daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Jurgens, won a year’s free tuition at the Minneapolis Art School after a competition involving hundreds of entrants from the school of art and beyond.

Jed Sigler Janice Juirgens Minneapolis School of Art Janice Nick Jurgens. Gue

Birthday celebrations and family news in a Midwestern town

On Oct 24 Mrs. Marcella Bergeson hosted a birthday picnic with friends including Irene Thompson and Mary Olson, presenting a gift. Other gatherings featured Margarite Sullivan’s birthday tea, Elvira Johnson’s surprise party, and extended relatives visiting in Castalia area. A birth announcement notes a son Dale Edward born Oct 15 to Kenneth and Agnes Ellis in Auburndale Wisconsin.

Dale Edward Kenneth Ellis Auburndale Wis Ellis Agnes Olson Alfred ©. Olson Peter Carlin Hettinger N. D Chicago Nell Sheehy Cicago Joseph Theresa Sheehy Richard Griebenow Dennis Wm. Wedo Castalia

Marriage Notice and Local Socials at Boone and Manchester

Frank Pringle reports the marriage of his granddaughter Anna Belle Johnson to Edward Aherens on October 2. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amundson hosted Paul Vincent’s first birthday with guests including Henry Amundson, Joe Baker and families. Amiverse Auxiliary meets in Manchester November 6. Clermont Unit 30 invites members and friends. Opal Larson visits Manchester resident Bertina Buraas Wednesday evening.

Frank Pringle Anna Belle Johnson Edward Aherens Boone Harry Amundson Paul Vincent Henry Amundson Joe Baker Justin Lonnie Lizzie Bilden Rag Louise Bilder Julian ‘Moe Helen and Emelie Howe Decorah Amiverse Manchester Clermont Unit No. 30 Opal Larson Bertina Buraas

Proud Of Our Bank Statement Sparks Community Pride

A local bank highlights its strengths and achievements, expressing pride in service quality and community contributions. The message emphasizes trust, customer focus, and positive local impact to reinforce its role as a reliable financial partner.

John Deere Unveils Low Cost Efficient Tractor

A new John Deere tractor promises low first cost low fuel costs and low operating costs. The model emphasizes affordability and efficiency for farmers seeking economic relief in field work.

John Deere

School Chorus and Play Announced at Encyclopedia High

Nineteen boys audition for chorus, fourteen bass and five tenor, with five freshmen named. Girls yet to be chosen. Practices begin on game days, period 6, starting November 12. A junior class presents Tights Out, a three act mystery comedy, on Friday November 1 at 8 pm in the High School Gym.

Kenneth Aagignon Neil Cook Gordon, Kide Ald Hoopme i Bai Oliver le Zed Eyres Hiss Amundsen He Siapahitz Leontovich Krone Christiansen Gounod Ditt Chris Isatata Stilwell Agnes Harwood Neil Parker Beenetha

Campfire Girls at McGregor Heights

Pictured are Margaret Tschante Barbara Appelman Virginia Nelson Shirley Olson Gloria Buraas Elsie Jerdee Lorraine Kittelson Ruth Westpraht and their guardian Mrs Gladys Johnson at the Owls Nest cottage on their camping trip at the Heights at McGregor. Other members unable to attend were Joan Gerner Mary Tschantz Rosemarie Doyle and Donna Johnson. The Campfire Girls are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Margaret Tschante Barbara Appelman Virginia Nelson Shirley Olson Gloria Buraas Elsie Jerdee Lorraine Kittelson Ruth ‘Westpraht Gladys Johnson Ing the Heights McGregor Joan Gerner Mary T’schantz Rosemarie Doyle Donna Johnson American Legion Auxiliary

Meeting of B and P Women Elects Officers and Hosts

The B and P women met Monday at Mrs Hazel Johnson's home with Mrs Hazel Voelz assisting. Ten members attended and installed officers: Atina Baechier president Lydia Stumme vice president Hazel Johnson secretary Joycelyn Bakewell assisting secretary Vinah Shipton treasurer. Three guests joined and three new members were welcomed: Joycelyn Bakewell Edith Larson Lucy Engle. Lois Schradéy held high bridge score with Ruth Olson second.

Hazel Johnson Hazel Voelz Qaanda Atina Baechier Lydia Stumme Joycelyn Bakewell Vinah Shipton Edith Larson Lucy Engle Lois Schradéy Ruth Olson

Housewarming for Mrs. Ralph Wells

A housewarming was held for Mrs. Ralph Wells at her home Tuesday evening. She received a gift and a luncheon was shared by the attending ladies. Several relatives and friends from Clermont, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Ossian, and nearby towns attended or sent greetings.

Ralph Wells Norman Erickson Cedar Rapids J. A. Erickson Marvin Flack Carol Wayne Flack Harpers Ferry Bertha Reinhart Racine Wis Otto Vasby Ed Heins Doyle Brandon Bertha Jane Olson Waterloo Olivia’ Olson Albert Lubke Mary Gruver Pastville Louise Miller Leonard Olson Madison University of Wisconsin Parrental Henry O. Olign Lucilla Lubke Tory Masogy Niré E Chai Postville Callens Frank Fay Soran Brandt Castalia Eva Olson Cedar ‘Rapids T. and

Anderson Family Picnic Dinner Recap at Alma Anderson Home

A large family gathering at Alma Anderson's Minneapolis home followed a picnic dinner on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs A J Lindley and extended families including Walter Follett Roy Swenson Vernon Anderson Harvey Anderson Kenton Krueger and Sid Anderson among others.

Alma’ Anderson A. J. Lindley Minneapolis Minn Walter Follett Roy Swenson Vernon Anderso Harvey Anderson Kenton Krueger Sid Sapens Anderson

Campfire Girls Hold Halloween Party at Legion Hall

Campfire Girls met Oct. 23 at Gloria Buraas home with eight members and guardian present. Meeting opened with pledge and Campfire law. Plans made for Halloween party at Legion hall with corn field decor, pumpkins, lanterns, and seasonal refreshments.

Odako Gloria Buraas Hallowe'en Clarive Dugstad Legion Hall

Clermont Study Club Meeting Report and New Members

The Clermont Study Club met Oct 29 at the home of Mrs Hazel Jerdee. Mrs Beulah Lubke reported on Out of Babyhood Into Childhood. Convention reports from El kader were given by Joyce Appelman and Edith Larson. Dames Edith Accole, Clard Belschner, Wilma Lorber and Yean Reed were elected new members.

Clermont Study Club Hazel Jerdee Beulah Lubke Elkader Joyce Appelman Edith Larson Mesdames Edith Accole Clard ‘Belschner Wilma Lorber Yean Reed Seika

Stummds Entertain Guests and Local Visits

Stummds entertained Mr and Mrs Arnold Stumme Lavern and relatives Emmet Spier Readlyn Elmer Spier and Gary Waterloo Arnold Spier Waverly. Des Moines trip for Mrs My Blake Steele and Roberta. Mrs Mary Tatro visited Cas afalta to see daughter Harlan Stee Jamny. Dinner guests in Ossian were Wm Schweinervs family and John Kelly home. Clarence Tatra hosted Vern Pratt and Jannette Ann Pratt West Union. Roger Henderson dined with Franz Appelman family. Reuben Hackmann and family dined with Gus Krueger Elgin. Milton Bellis of St Paul visited Ruth Starkey and Mr Anderson.

Charles de Sotel Monona Bernard Nathan Mary Elkader Christina Monroe Bart Hemesath Jimmie Ossian Will Hemesath George Durscher Wayne Durschar Ar West Union Harold Landsford Arthi Haute Nomin Pyne Bakewell Jacquelyn Lawrence Ceaar Fig Waterloo C. V. Broberg Spaulding, Sask Canada Jesse Olson Arnold Stumme Lavern Emmet, Spier Readlyn Elmer Spier Gary Arnold Spier Waverly Reuben Hackmann Gus Krueger Elgin Milton Bellis St. Paul, Minn Ruth Starkey Anderson

West Clermont church activities outline scheduled events

Easter Sunday services at West Clermont Church 9 30 a m and 11 a m with Sunday school teachers meeting 7 30 p m and adult Bible class 8 30 p m Mondays. Junior L D R for 8 to 12 year olds 4 16 p m Wednesdays. Choirs Thursday junior 7 p m senior 8 p m. Navy Priscilla Working Band Wednesday 7 p m. Hostesses listed. East Clermont Societies meeting Thursday 2 p m with committee chairs named.

OM Neéety Nobaya USA Tee Eat West Clermont A. 0. Nesset East Clermont Navy West Clermont Priscilla Roy Swenson Alma Anderson Vernon Anderson Martin Anderson L. M. Hovland Elemer Olson T— East Clermont George Hanson Bernard Hanson Amanda Ruroden Lawrence West Leslie Ruroden Clifford Olson Arthur Helgerson

All Saints Day Observances At St Peter’s Church

Friday features Masses at 8 30 and 9 00 with devotions at 8 00 pm and confessions on Thursday evening and Friday morning. First Friday observance. All Souls Day on Saturday with Masses at 7 30 and 8 00 am and confessions prior to 7 30 Mass. Sunday is general communion Sunday with Masses at 8 and 10 am and confessions before 8 o clock Mass. Fr Robert Cooney, Pastor.

All Saints All Souls Robert Cooney

Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Services This Sunday

Clermont Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 16 a.m. and Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. on Sunday, inviting members and attendees to participate in the services.

Clermont Calendar Activities For Early November

Clermont calendar lists events including O. E. and meeting on Tuesday November 5, a council meeting, Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday, and St. Peter's Rosary and Altar Guild with East Clermont Societies on Thursday November 7.

Priscilla Working St. Peter's Rosary and Altar Guild East Clermont

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Tanice Jurgens Marcella Bergeson Merle Buckdasher Sonny. Howard DeWayne Robert Merle Ruckdashel Tractor Clermont Compton Clerey Ana Iitic Gordon Larson Gene Mekhude Thes Welnott Wayne Ol Song Abert Schave Richard Wenich Elbert Diane Mcgregor Heights Meeting of B. & P. Women Kindlingwood Bakewell Produce Luther League Ossian Luther League Lutheran Church Harold Bennett Anderson Family Stummds Crowe's Brick City’ Pharmacy Clermont Lutheran Parish St. Peter’s Church Clermont Methodist Church Ickt Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Ed Dugstad Iowa
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