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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1957

Page

7

Woodland 4-H Busy Beavers Meet Highlights September

Woodland Study Club meets September 10 with Mrs Jack Dibble hostess. Members shared school start memories and heard talks by Helen Dibble and Duane Kamp. Busy Beavers 4-H elected officers for the coming year and learned first aid techniques. Next meeting set for Karen Olson's home.

Jack Dibble Woodland Study Club Dibble Ro Mae Kathinka Larson Glermont Commercial Club Helen Dibble June Dibble Newpritntion Wm. Burrow Duane Kamp Harry Gunderson Ray Mond Erhardt Manié Millard Nelson Frank Hogan Arthur Nelson Lawrence Walvatne Beavers Ketol Loftegard Carol Bergerson Karen Olson Jean, Amiundson Margaret ‘Hanson Diana Bilden L’myra Anderson Almer Mervin ‘Reie Arthur Amundson LiMyra Anderson

East Clermont Mothers Club meets at LaVerne Larson home

The East Clermont Mothers Club met September 10 at LaVerne Larson home with fifteen women and twenty one children present. Devotion led by Mrs. Gerald Schneider followed hymn singing, topics discussed centered on discipline in childhood, and Mrs. Eugene Thorson reviewed a book. Several guests visited relatives in Cedar Rapids and Ames events noted. Card of thanks expressed for support during hospital stay and after returning home.

East Clermont Dennis Bear Bobbie Beckie Cedar Rapids St. Peter's Parish Bill Burrow Linda Mike Roy Swenson LaVerne Ames James Anderson Nancy

Priscillas Met Sept 5 Program Highlights

Priscilla society met Wednesday September 5 with hostesses Mdris Clarence Johnson Russell Larson Arnold Stumme Arthur Amundson and Clarence Kittleson. Hymn devotions were by Pastor Kronlokken. Cards from Mrs J A Erickson read. Treasurers report shows Priscilla half of Daily Day stand net 284.80. Program announced readings by Mrs Amundson vocal solo by Mrs Harry Amundson and reading by Mrs Herbert Martin.

Priscilla Working Band Mdris Clarence Johnson Russell Larson Arnold Stumme Arthur Amundson Clarence Kittleson Pastor Kronlokken J. A. Erickson Priscilla Amundson Harry Amundson Herbert Martin

Nurse Anette Wenger Leaves for Kahler Nursing School

In a brief social item Anette Wenger departs Sunday for Rochester to enroll at Kahler School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger and joins a circle of relatives and friends from Des Moines West Union and Evansdale who visited in the area over the weekend.

Annette Wenger Rochester Kahler School of Nursing Lester Wenger

Clermont Lutheran Parisk Kronlokkén Pastoral Week Schedule

Sept 18 to 25 schedule at West and East Clermont churches lists meetings. Mission Society speakers Lois Peterson and local ladies host. junior choir and Sunday school activities. PTA at Valley High. East LCR supper. officer installation. choir practices. Luther League event. Community notices include times, locations, and named participants.

John D. Kronlokkén West Church Mission Society East Church Lois Peterson Agnes and Louise Bilden Louie ,Armundson Olayus Wm. Mueller Es Henderson Lee Palmer James ‘Helgerson West Church PTA the Valley High School East L.C.R Weat East Sr West Clermont East Clermont Luther League West

Gospel message church service notice west of Clermont

Gospel Message Church invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 Pastor Lester Lease leads the services with a welcoming message for everyone.

Clermont Lester Lease

St. Peter's Church Mass Times Announced

St. Peter's Church presents Masses led by Rev. Clair Drummy. Sunday services at 7:00 and 9:00 am. Weekday masses scheduled for 7:30 am.

Clair Drummy

Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

The Methodist Church announces a worship service at 6 45 a m on Sunday September 15 led by Pastor Donald T Caspers followed by Union Sunday School at 10 a m.

Donald T. Caspers Union

Twins Born to Lt and Mrs James Thornton in Texas

Lt James Thornton and wife of Harlinger Texas welcomed twins a boy and a girl born August 23 at the Air Force Base hospital. James is son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thornton formerly of Clermont now living in Waucoma. Mrs Thornton is a Texas girl and the Air Force is their chosen career.

James Thornton Harlinger Texas Air Force Base Hospital James Wilbur Thornton Clermont Waucoma Thornton Air Force

Local Market Notes and Family News Across Clermont Ossian and Surroundings

Buyers Mr. and Mrs. Donald Larson purchased the John Miller house on Union Street from Edna and Luella Miller and plan to move in around November first with their two daughters. Luella Miller teaches in Keokuk public schools. Ambrose Arnold and wife recently moved from Ossian to Arizona last year after travel disruption and a hospital stay. they are visiting Clermont with their daughter. Diane Wenger visited her grandmother Lena Wenger in Clermont. Lester Wenger and Diane returned home with the family. Several social visits and birthday observances marked the week, including Frantz Appelman hosting guests and Mrs. Freier’s birthday. A memorial note honors Ole C Petterson, with family reminders. Community members hosted and attended dinners, coffees, and visits across New Albin, Maynard, and surrounding towns.

George Frieden Clara Helgerson Mary Olson Gena Anderson Merle Hans Sandvold Tony Klapp Des Moines Toyd’Aanés Keith Aanes Ames Town State College Mir Walter Follett Carolyn the Waters Mason City Kenton Krueger Inga Evenson Harley Margie Lena Wolfs Inga Larson Waterloo Lars Osland Linsworth Chester Hadecliffe Donald Larson John Miller Union Street Edna Luella Miller Donaline Toyce Keokuk Clermont Harry Yauslin Bill Hitch Sumnex Ambrose Arnold Phoenix Ariz Ossian Ariz Flona Lawrence White Diane Wenger Elgin Lena Wenger Lester Wenger August Freier George Sampson Cedar Falls James Henderson Franz Appelman Freier Kitty Cline Oelwein Joe Larson Carl Anderson la Crosse Wis Robert Lindsey Postville Dave Appelman ‘and Sons Roger Jacobson Larry Bergeson Ole C. Petterson Conner Dummermuth Herbert Dummermuth Connie Dummermuth Wendell Baechler Waco Texas Baylor ‘University Pearl Dummermuth Fayette Florence Christenson Minneapolis Minn John Bakewell Theresa Bakewell New Albin Roland Whitcomb St Paul Alfred ‘Baechler L. M. Hovland Milo ‘Halverson Spring Valley Marion Lind Manchester Lloyd Aanes Jean Kenneth Anfinson George Belschner Dfid Maynard Herbert Malven Malven William Harold Fenner West Union

Illand Hospitalized Returns Home

Michael Woods is confined home Monday from Rochester Minnesota where he was a patient at St Marys Hospital. Joseph Larson, after three weeks at a La Crosse Wisconsin hospital, transferred to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. He has shown improvement in ten days and is now up part time and can be reached by writing at 5 W 109 Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City.

Michael Woods Rochester Minn St. Mary's Hospital Veterans Hospital Joseph Larson la Crosse Wis Iowa City Veterans Joe Larson Veterans Administration Hospital Herbert Dummermuth Andrew Dummermuth Woodrow Hyde

Last Week Letter from Volga News Highlights Local Visits

Orville and Mrs. Lamphier drove to Iowa City to see their son and grandson Duane Lamphier a medical patient. Several residents visited hospitals in Manchester Cedar Rapids Rochester and Des Moines with family members noting repairs and health updates.

New Address for Douglas Appelman Stated

Douglas Appelman has a new address after a year in Japan and a transfer in August to the Philippine Islands. The address listed is A-2c Douglas Appelman AF17402458 31st Airborne Squadron APO 74 San Francisco. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Franz Appelman.

Douglas Appelman Japan Philippine Slands 31St Airborne Squadron APO 74 San Francisco Franz Appelman

St Peters Church Chicken Dinner Sunday Plans

St Peters Parish Clermont women prepare for their annual chicken dinner to be served Sunday from four to eight in the afternoon. A country store and fancy work booth accompany the meal. The paper lists the menu. attendees are urged to plan accordingly. Local residents and visitors are noted socializing as regional families attend events and visits across Clermont and nearby towns.

St. Peter's Parrish Clermont

Community notices and social events around Sept 18 19

West Clermont Mission Society and Women's Catholic Order of Foresters meet on September 18. Foresters events, a Sunday social at Harvey Meyer home honored Mrs. John Saxon, Cedar Rapids. Jack Foley and George Deering dinner guests of Swenson couple. Cpl. David Gutcher returns from San Diego to Marion after three years in the Marines. Harris Kiosa family joined Clarence Johnson for Sunday supper.

Clarence Johnson Dean Eugene Thorson George Durscher Marlene St. Paul Bethell College Helen Dibble Gene Butikoferl Scott Cedar Rapids Floyd Bergeson Otto Olson Waterloo Clarion Olson Roger Jerry Thorson Dean Johnson West Clermont Mission Society Harvey Meyer John Saxon JoAnn Nelson Meyer Jack Foley Onalaska Wis George Deering Galesville Roy Swenson Swenson David Gutcher San Diego Calif Gerald Gutcher Marion David U. S. Marines Harris ‘Kiosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodland Study Busy Beavers East Clermont Mothers’ Club Met Keith Thoma Dean DeSart Lloyd Meier Des ‘Moines Andrew Barthlome Margaret Walter Cole Evansdale Oes Clermont Lutheran Parisk Gospel Message Church St. Peter’s Church Sell Miller Home Illand Orville Lamphier Oscar Lamphier Duane Lamphier Fred Smith Everitt McTaggart Ronald Moore John Follon St. Luke’s Hospital Follon Sandra ‘Duff Chicago Duff Lpedar Falls ISTC Walter Boys, Jr Wm. Christeleit Jere Lena Eden Watters Adams Vernor Blake Billie Blake Francis Rayma George Pape Clermont Iowa Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson Clermont, Iowa
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