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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1945

Page

7

Misaiol Society Meeting at East Clemant Mission Church

The Misaiol Society met in the East Clemant Mission Church parlors on Thursday September 6 with hostesses M Almer Amundson Mrs Elmer Larson Mrs Arthur Helgerath and Mrs Ewald Lyngaas. Rev Nesser gave devotions and announcements. secretary's report was read and approved. The program, led by Mrs Julia Landsgard, included hymns poems readings and prayers and birthday offerings from three members.

East Clemant Mission Society M . Almer Amundson Elmer Larson Arthur Helgerath Sind Ewald Lyngaas Jesus Nesser Julia Landsgard Opal Larson Bessie Blockhas Arthur Helgerson Sam Erickson Ben Erickson

Local residents visit relatives and return home

Tom Callan of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday in the B. O. Henderson home and returned with his wife after a week with relatives. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher came home from Iowa City university hospital. Mrs. R. B. Walsh, Mrs. Frank Sielemann and Mrs. Theo Guritz of West Union called on the Dan Burker home Thursday. Mrs. Robert Steele stayed in Des Moines from Friday to Monday.

Tom Callan Cedar Rapids B. O. Henderson Gerald Gutcher University Hospital Iowa City R. B. Walsh Frank Sielemann Theo, Guritz West Union Dan Burker Robert Steele Des Moines Clarice Dugstad Lawrence Fritz W. R. Heiserman Sumner Minnesota John OQ Larson John A. Larson Mertie Clark Phillips- Wan Nellie Learn Effie House Mesdames H. A. Lubke Ruth Starkey Mertie Learn Floyd Bergerson and Son Doyle Bennett Augusta Miller Barbara Erickson Chicago Erickton Aerial Emil Schneider Karen Dean Roy Buser Ben Schneider Elgin Elmer Trudo Dolores McNally Northwestern American Airlines Kansas City University of Iowa Lou McNally Alfred Burnas Fern DeAlta Shirley University Wm. Frieburghaus Joe Welling Madison Otto Krueger Dan Burke Dan Anna M. Crowe Joy Stueb Marquette Henry Schweinefus Decorah Martha Schweinefus Emma Gunderson Verla Jergen Skew Fidelia Wesley Ed Kozelka Gail Pastville Wm. A Nelson Winifred Sullivan Cedar: Rapids Louise Miller Max Thoma S. W. Kuster Carl Alleman Annette California Len, Simek Fremont Sullivan J. B. Wescott Millard Larson Harold Earle Fayette Waterloo Germany Irene Erickson Elaine Anderson Spring Grove Minn J. A. Erickson Lloyd’ Luchsinger Pfc Nompan Gratdinger Werg Ang Moghen Simek Nordman's W. BR. Blake E. H. Estey Avis Lynch Ollie Duncan Henry F. Sullivan Missouri Montana Frank Leehy James P. Sullivan Lorraine Oster Luther College Clarence Thompson Judy Cheyenne Wyo Martin Minihan Ehen "Malone Mary Griebenow Thomas Cummings Mary Scott Russell Grover W. W. Brandt Verni James B. H. Brandt Otto Arthur Helgerson Carmen Swenson Wellsburg Pavy Ligile Janesville

U S W Plan Activities Meet at Schweinerus Home

The U S W met Tuesday September 11 at Mrs Myrtle Schweinerus home with Mrs Louie Amundson co hosts Seventeen members answered roll call Mrs Clarence Kittelson named delegate to district meeting at Strawberry Point October 125 Mrs Robert Barrett alternate The president read the state president message Forget Me Not sale discussed committees named for assembling sales coffee and doughnuts sales Sept 29 Forget Me Not day War veterans make the sale Cards sent to local members Meeting adjourned with lunch served

U.S. W Myrtle Schweinerus Louie Amundson Henry Kittelson Clarence Kittelson Strawberry Point Robert Barrett Wm. Belschner George Washburn Carl Kloster Robert Poleet Clarence Kittel Son Wm. Hitch G. O. Anderson Geo, Belschner Martin Anderson Ida Olson Hiram Olson DU. S, W Norman Amundson Ray Hackett Linda Olson Jean Belschner

Woodland Study Club Meets at Burrow Home

Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon September 11 at the home of Mrs. Mabel Burrow with Mrs. Nora Nelson assisting. The program included scripture readings, poems by Clarice Aanes and late arrivals as guests, two contests with prizes, and refreshments served by the hostesses. Other community notices mention residents visiting Cedar Rapids and Chicago, travel to Minnesota, and local family updates.

Woodland Study Club Mabel Burrow Nora Nelson St. John Clarice Aanes Viala Swenson Jean Aanes Clara Aanes Ursula Hemeseth Clarice Florence Martin Nora Loftsgard Leo Wolfs Helen Judy John Nelson Florence Barnes

Junior Class Rings Ordered Amid School Spirit

On September 11 the junior class ordered their class rings after months of anticipation. The rectangular rings feature a central crest with three shades of gold white yellow and rose enhancing the design. Production is promised for this fall with rings arriving by November at the earliest as juniors await wearing them at school.

Class Officers Elected for 1945 46 At Local High

The year 1945 46 class officers were elected with Lorraine Kittelson Paula Hangartner Kenneth Westpfahl Donald Kamp for Freshmen Sophomores Ger lala Kittelson Betty Burgett Ruth Anderson Neva Jean Durscher Juniors Elsie Nes set Gladys Yaus lin Mary Nelson Marian Probert Seniors Delores Schupanitz Lorraine Westpiahl Lecy Treas Quinton Olsen Gerald Aanes Also notes home ec sewing plans for year and a lively Sept 14 event with initiation day scavenger hunt and a high school show in West Union ending with a dinner for lower grades

Lorraine Kittelson Paula Hangartner Lecy-Treas Kenneth Gladys Yauslin Secy-Treas Mary Nelson Marian Probert Delores Schupanitz Lorraine ‘Westpiahl Quinton Olsen Gerald Aanes West Union

Junior Class Play Pigtails Cast Named for Rousing Production

The junior class play Pigtails has cast its roles with Gaye Brooks as Pigtails Elsie Nesset portrayed by Sydney Campbell Wayne Amundson Kenyon Campbell Henry Follett Annabelle Campbell Florabelle Campbell Velma Thorson Primrose White Gladys Yauslin Norma Kirk Marian Probert Brenda Baynes and Arsène Oa Céctinined 16 Net Pike among the cast.

Gaye Brooks Pigtails Adorable’ Young Heroide Poche Elsie Nesset Sydney Campbell Wayne Amundson Kenyon Campbell Henry Follett Annabelle Campbell Mary A. Nelson Florabelle Campbell Velma Thorson Primrose White Campbelle Gladys Yauslin Norma Kirk Marian Probert Brenda’ Baynes Arséne Oa

Honor Wayne Durschers Picnic in McGregor Honor Flight Guest

A Sunday picnic at McGregor celebrated E. M. a/c and Mrs Wayne Durscher on their leave. Attendees included Mrs Wayne Durschers mother and sister Pholia Holton and Eileen of Virginia, numerous Durscher relatives, the Mosby and Dummermuth families, and E. M. 3/e Durscher, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durscher.

McGregor Wayne Durscher Pholia Holton Eileen Virginia Walter Durscher Neva John Durscher Geo Durscher Marlene G. J. Mosby Myrs Conner Dummermuth Herbert Dummermuth Esther Durscher Wm.’ Mueller Carolyn Norfolk

Auxiliary Met at Folletts For 1946 Dues Push

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Sophie Folletts home on Sept 11. All cash contributions were ordered paid. Twenty members paid dues. those unpaid for 1946 are urged to pay by Oct 15. A special meeting set a $1.00 per member contribution to the treasury for the year ahead andrehabilitation requests.

American Legion Auxiliary Sophie Follett Treasury

W C 007 Fy Social Evening and Community Notices

W. C. 0.F held a social at St. Peter's church parlors with 500 played at three tables. Prizes to Joseph Leehy Mrs Norbert Gerner and Harry Becker. Hostesses Mrs Mary Griebenow and Mrs Mary Cummings served refreshments. Local residents and Luther College attendees listed alongside visits and gatherings including Eds and relatives at Garnaville Elgin Iowa City Marquette and Lancaster.

St. Peter's Church Joseph Leehy Norbert Gerner Harry Becker Mary Griebenow Mary Cummings

Injured in Fall When Scaffold Broke

George Boyle of Elgin and Hans J. Larson of Clermont were severely hurt Saturday when the scaffold they occupied at the Mrs. Anna Meese home in Littleport tore loose. Both were taken to Decorah hospital with Boyle suffering a bruised back and injured heel while Larson had both ankles broken and a possible leg injury.

George Boyle Elgin Hans J. Larson Clermont Mrs. Anna Meese Littleport Decorah Hospital Mr. Boyle Mr. Larson

Guest speaker at West Clermont services this Sunday

Dr. Jacob Tanner will speak at West Clermont at 9:30 a.m. East Clermont at 11 a.m. and Highland at 8 p.m. A noon pot-luck lunch follows at East Clermont. Luther League meets 8 p.m. at East Clermont with Oliver Larson as program chair. Circuit meeting Sept 19–20 at East Clermont with sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Circuit Brotherhood Rally is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Junior choir Thursday at 7 p.m. Senior choir at 8 p.m. Sunday school teachers training Friday at First Lutheran Decorah. Confirmands meet Sept 22 at West church 10 a.m. Elgin gathering at 2 p.m. Personal notes then list recent social visits and arrivals in the area.

A. O. Nesset Jacob Tanner West Clermont East Clermont Highland Land Waldorf College Forest City Decorah Westchurch Elgin

Clermont Luther League East Program Advance

East Clermont Luther League presents Sunday program Sept 23 with Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus Devotions Geraldine Olson Bible Study on Hebrews 8 Pass Me Not Gentle Savior We Go Into Action first speaker Eugene Thorson second speaker DeAlia Buraas solo Clarence Amundson third speaker On to Victory Clifford Olson collection and closing esperado

East Clermont Luther League Geraldine Olson Eugene Thorson DeAlia Buraas Clarence Amundson Clifford Olson

Gress Earns Batting Title as Benefit Game Nets 126

Lloyd Pee Wee Gress of St Marys suffered an arm fracture late in the regular season but won the Waterloo baseball league batting crown at .375. In a Sunday benefit at Waterloo stadium the Negro all stars beat the white all stars 3 to 2 for his relief, and he received a 126 purse. His mother is Mrs. Clara Gress of Clermont.

Waterloo Lloyd Pee Wee) Gress St. Mary's Waterloo Baseball League Waterloo Stadium Clara Gress Clermont

Fire department responds to Clermont home blaze

Clermont fire department was called Thursday around 10 30 to the home of Mr and Mrs Lou Jones. An overheated range started a fire in the partition leaving the roof badly charred and a large hole burned in the wall. Insurance will cover the damage.

Clermont Fire Department Lou Jones

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San Francisco Fiat Misaiol Society Meeting IS Credit Yowyhava Verona Foes Savings Bank A. Erickson Gulplus Clermont, Iowa U. S. W. Plan Activities Tillie Kloster Ted Peterson Los Angeles Calif Art 'Stee Carl Westpfah Postville Hospital Charlotte Medberry Faylette Mrs Ivan Medberry Ana As Quinton Olson Dolores Schupanitz Gerald Aares Gladys Yausilin Loig Olson Beth Wayne Durschers Folletts W. C John Wells Mander Josephine Wells Bernice Bloekhus Esther Nesset Minerva Thorson Lorraine Osterhus Ar Jene Arundson Ardis Groth Ira Jones Garnaville Chyrenes Clermont Lutheran Parish Clermont Luther League Fire Dept George Johnson Dalwein Chas Fay Postville Frank Fay Joyce Amundson Veryle Paulson Ruth Krueger Lena Peters Mary Gruver Len Simek Margaret Tschaniz Albert Lubke Louis Schutie Helen Becker Orval Sullivan Elkader Marlyn Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co Dugstad Mgr Iowa
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