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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1936

Page

7

Quamme Osmundson wed in Ludlow Presbyterian ceremony

Elva Quamme of West Union and Harry Osmundson of Clermont were joined Saturday morning in a double ring wedding officiated by Rev. John M. Klosterboer at the Presbyterian Range in Ludlow. A wedding dinner followed at the Osmundson home near Clermont before the couple departed for East Grand Forks to start their life together.

Elva Quamme West Union Harry Osmundson Clermont John M. Klosterboer Presbyterian Range Ludlow Lillian Osmundson Clarence Peterson Myrs Klostenboer L. K. Osmundson

East Clermont Luther League Program Details

The East Clermont Luther League will present a Sunday evening program on September 6 featuring Invocation by Rev. Gungten, songs by Louise and Ruth Peterson, readings by Joseph Hanson and Clarice Aanes, and a closing collection. Mr and Mrs Archie Rolfs returned to Wauthena Kansas, with their son Robert staying longer with grandparents.

East Clermont Luther League Gungten Joseph Hanson Louise Ruth Peterson Clarice Aanes Arvey Berg Irvin Olgon Rey Gunaten Archie Rolfs Wauthena Kansas Robert

Brief History of the Clermont Lutheran Parish

The Clermont Lutheran congregation organized on July 12, 1851, under Rev. C. L. Clausen and Rev. Nils Brandt. Through 1904 the parish expanded from Clermont and nearby settlements to form the Clermont and Highland parish, with Clermont’s church built in 1876 and a new church completed in 1916 costing 16,000 dollars. Pastors included O. Waldeland, G. C. Gjerstad, Jacob Tanner, Peder Dreyer, J. Theo. Bursett, C. H. Hjortholm, and G. Gunsten. The East church added ground and cemetery acreage, spending about 6,000 dollars for improvements. The 85th anniversary marks a long, active ministry exceeding 800 members. Maryon Halvorson began teaching duties at Shell Rock after finishing fifth grade coaching duties.

Clermont C. L. Clausen Nils Brandt Wisconsin A. V. Koren Washington Prairie Decorah Paint Creek Waukon Norway Clermont Church C. J. Hiort O. Waldeland Gunder G. C. Gjerstad Jacob Tanner Tanner Highland Marion St. Olaf Peder Dreyer N. Arveson J. Theo. Bursett C. H. Hjortholm G. Gunsten Hjortholm Kingdom of God

Man Wanted for Farm Experience and Local Service Work

Nationally known company seeks a man with farm experience for permanent local service work. Weekly pay from 335 to 754 dollars. Car required. No letter needed. mail coupon to Box 164, Dept. 9656, Quincy, Illinois. Include age and farm experience, name, and address.

Dept Quincy Iinsis

Odd Facts From History Of Everyday Life In The United States

A compilation of miscellaneous curiosities and figures from bygone times. It notes the origin of pin money, US extremes in California, Mt Whitney and Death Valley elevations, average daily walks by various workers, frown versus smile muscle use, Indianapolis’ navigability, land per person, the word news from compass points, average heights, typical speech word usage, billion dollar time, cleaver meanings, and earth curvature.

United States California Mt. Whitney Death Valley Indianapolis America

Women Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Simek Home

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs Len Simek's home Monday evening in August with Mrs Clifton Pringle as assisting hostess. After the business session bridge was played at three tables, Geneva Wells high, Mrs Schupanit z low. Refreshments followed. thirteen members and one guest attended.

Len Simek Clifton Pringle Geneva Wells Schupanitz

Fishermen Go Fishing on Minnesota Trip

John A. Erickson Frank Pringle Dr L L Carr and Joe M Brorby left Saturday for a week long fishing trip in Minnesota occupying Paul Neubauer cottage near Brainard. They anticipate strong sport and plan to return Friday. Local residents Mrs Lola Trainer and Nona returned to Clermont to resume school.

John A. Erickson Frank Pringle Dr. L. L. Carr Joe M. Brorby Wilds of Minnesota Paul Neubauer Oelwein Brainard Lola Trainer Nona Clermont Gilbert Buraas

Landon Tour Reflections Shared By Talle In Iowa

Henry C. Talle describes meeting Republican nominee Alf Landon aboard the Landon Special traveling from Marshalltown to Clinton Iowa. He praises Landon's sincerity, common touch, direct speech, endurance, and fitness, comparing him to Abraham Lincoln while urging Landon’s victory to preserve American government. The piece also lists local social notes and visits surrounding the event.

Henry C. Talle Landon Kansas London Abraham Lincoln Browder

Clermont Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Notes Aug 26

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. H. A. Lubke’s home with hostesses Mrs. A. R. Lubke and Mrs. Hazel Schrader. They sang Old Folks at Home, held roll call for Your Ideal Vacation, and reviewed North to the Orient by Ann Morrow Lindbergh. The group plans a 11.50 chair donation at the fall bazaar and thanks Crystal Miller for donating thirty six library volumes to Clermont Free Library.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society H. A. Lubke A. R. Lubke Hazel Schrader Martin Nelson Orient Ann Morrow Lindbergh Ladies’ Aid Society

Clermont Union Church Announces Sunday School Return

The Clermont Union Church announces the resumption of Sunday school on Sunday in September at 10 a m after August vacation. Worship services are at 7:30 p m. The Ladies Guild will be entertained at Mrs B A Lenhart homes on Wednesday afternoon September 2.

Presbyterian Church J. J. Snyder Ladies’ Guild B. A. Lenhart

Clermont Luth Church and Wadena Services

Clermont Lutheran Church conducts English services at 10 a.m. and Norwegian at 11 a.m. Wadena Church holds Sunday afternoon service at 2 30 p.m. East Church Luther League meets Sunday evening at 8 p.m. All welcome to attend.

Highland Church Wadena East Church

Bank Closed Monday for Regal Holiday Observed

The Farmers Savings Bank of Clee mont will be closed all day Monday September 7 for a regal holiday. J A Erickson cashier notes the closure and urges customers to plan accordingly. Mrs John Quinn plans to leave Thursday for Moore Montana joined by her sister Mrs Liza Martz. Mr and Mrs Virgil Anderson and their son left Sunday for their new Dysart home where Mr Anderson will teach this year. J B Shipton moved. Household goods. Louie Erickson Lyle Aanes Morris Amundson and Ervin Olson returned Saturday from a three week tour through the Black Hills Yellowstone Park Washington and Oregon.

Farmers’ Savings Bank Cleemont J. A. Erickson John Quinn Moore Montana Minneapolis Liza Martz Virgil Anderson Dysart Mr. Anderson J.B. Shipton Louie Erickson Lyle Aanes Morris Amundson Ervin Olson Black Hills Yellowstone Park Washington Oregon

Clermont Lutheran church marks 85th anniversary with crowds

The 85th anniversary festival of Clermont Lutheran church drew large crowds over Friday to Sunday. Overflow seating used loudspeakers outside. Rev. Dr. Tanner and Rev. Hjortholm spoke, joined by several pastors and speakers from Luther College and various Lutheran congregations. Dr. T F Gullixon opened and closed the program with sermons.

Clermont Lutheran Church Dr.Tanner St. Paul Minn Hjortholm Eureka Kan Q. Glesne D. C. Jardah Decorah Helme Spring Grove QO. C. Brenna Harmony S. J. Strandford St. Olaf T. F Gullixon Lutheran Theological Seminary St.Paul Peder Dreyer Norway J. K. ‘Krough Madagascar T.F. Gullivan Luther College Henry 0. Talle Cleremont T. F. Gullixon

Stavanger Lutheran Church meets for three day gospel series

A three day series begins Sunday September 13 at Stavanger Lutheran Church with sessions each day from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. plus an 8 p.m. evening service. Pastors and laymen participate with English text readings from James 2 14 26. Everyone welcome.

Clarmont Calendar Highlights September Meetings

The Clarmont calendar lists September events including St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on the 3rd, town council on the 7th, American Legion Auxiliary on the 8th, Union church Guild on the 9th, and W C F social on the 10th. Mr and Mrs Skow and Fidelia from Wesley attended the Eastchurch 85th anniversary festival with Fidelia visiting Mrs Emma Gunderson.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild American Legion Auxiliary Union Church Guild Mia J. €. Skow Joseph Fidelia Wesley Iowa Emma Gunderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quamme—Osmundson East L. L. Program Rao Western Railroads and Allied Industries Cara. E Jess Ehipper THE Puleman Company Clermont Luth G. Gunston J. ©. Halverson Maryon Shell Rock Norma Stanley Cooley Dunlap Til Hans J. Larson Ewald Lyngans Alice Frederick Williamsburg Emil Larson Frank Fay Charles Fay Frank Calahan Fay M. W. Calahan A. M. Clancy William Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Crowe Melbert Hofer Near, Gunder Talle Phyllis Gress Harry Yauslin Gerhard Halverson Henry Ostlie Eunice Gilbert Ostlie Wm. Wander Mary Haas Waterloo Agnes Crowe Elgin Chas, Burke Dan Burke Lovie Embretson Loranda Kenneth Olson George Hamre Pete Emmett Johnson Decorsh George Smith Lavanda Arthur Meek‘Olson Clermont Union Church Stavanger Lutheran Church Meetings Clarmont Calendar Farmers Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa J. F. Miller Pres Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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