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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

7

Lutheran Singing Church Sunday Services and Meetings

The Singing Church schedule lists Divine worship at Highland 10:45 a.m. and at West Clermont Norse 2:30 p.m. West Clermont Luther League meets 7:45 p.m. Sunday schools in session. East and West confirmation classes 9:30 a.m. West Mission Society meets Sept 22 at Miss Emma Gunderson’s home with Mrs Ramsey in charge. East Clermont Sewing Society meets Sept 21 with hostesses Mrs Halverson Kimball Reierson and program chair Mrs Blockhus. Rev. E E Ramsey, Pastor.

Highland West Clermont Norse Luther League West Mission Society Emma Gunderson Gunderson E. E. Ramsey East Clermont Sewing Society Carl Halverson Edgar Kimball Ole Reierson Michael J. Blockhus

Clermont social calendar and local visits

September calendar lists Clermont Lodge A. F. and A. M. meeting and Ladies' Aid dinners on September 21 with a Thursday business meeting, 22 Hawkeye football at home, 23 Firemen's dance, and 21 Wednesday Ladies' Aid Society meeting. Red Wing visitors Dr and Mrs A M Aanes and granddaughter Judy Aanes joined gatherings with multiple local families at the city park picnic.

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Car Washing At Clincé's Service Station Clermont

Clincé's Service Station in Clermont advertises thorough car cleaning services. The wash includes interior and exterior cleaning with quick turnaround promises.

Clincé’s Clermont

Union Church Guild Meets for September Meeting

Ten members and seven guests attended the Union Church Guild monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. H. A. Lybke on Wednesday September 13. The group planned a bake sale for September 30 with committees formed to oversee bake goods and labeling. The meeting included reports on a candy sale from August 12 and a paper on Women of Samaria Mary Magdalene and Salome. The session closed with a poem titled Today.

Union Church Guild H. A. Lybke Amer‘ica Richard Banning H. A. Quirke L. L. Carr R.V. Brandt L. H. Appelman Samaria J. C. Halverson

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Grand Meadow News

Mrs Nina Simerson of Ossian spent Thursday and Friday at Mrs Carolyn Erickson s home. Reider Smith helped Bert Lyngaas with his work last week. Mrs Henry Nyborg stays at Immanuel Larson to care for her ill mother. Ed Johnson visited Willard Martin s home Thursday afternoon. Ames Olson and Darlene Marilyn and Sandra dined with Howard Kluss in Monona Sunday. Ole Thorson visited Clarence Olson Sunday. Eunice Landsgard spent Saturday with Arthur Bondoren. Gilbert Buraas and Gloria visited Carolyn Erickson Saturday afternoon. Alfred Martie Arnold and families spent Sunday at Walter Martie s. Vernon Lyngaas and Janet Ronald joined Bert Lyngaas Sunday. Ernest Holt visited Julia Landsgard Monday evening. Arthur Olson Albert Olson left for Minnesota and North Dakota Friday. Robert Wharram helped with chores while away. Laura Holt and Ernest Holt visited Edgar Kimball Saturday afternoon. Gilbert Buraas and Gloria visited Alfred Buraas Sunday afternoon. Julia Landsgard spent Monday with Helen Clark in Gander. Robert Wharram and Joah visited Millard Olean Sunday. Alfred Burass, Ames Olson, Roy Halverson, Helmer Lyngaas and Franklin Olson weekend in Chicago. Richard Olson, Mary Janet and Grace visited Arthur Olson Friday. Willard Martin family Sunday afternoon at Seivert Sampson home near Eldorado. Howard Kluss, Georgine and Beverly spent last Sunday evening with Ames Olson. Richard Bigler and MaDonna visited Arthur Olson Sunday evening. Andrew Reinhart, Helen Groth and Harry attended a family picnic near Decorah last Sunday. Carolyn Erickson and Selmer visited Simon Nelson Sunday afternoon. Marguerite Rogers visited Judge H E Taylor in Waukon late week returning Monday evening.

Nina Simerson Ossian Carolyn Erickson Reider Smith Bert Lyngans Henry Nyborg Immanuel Larson Ito Ole ‘Larson Ed Johnson Willard Martin Ames Olson Darlene Marilyn Sandra Howard Kluss Monona Ole Thorson Clarence Olson Eunice Landsgard Arthur Bon Dor Menieste Gilbert Buraas Gloria Carolyn Ericks Alfred Martie Arnold Walter Martie Vernon Anderson Ewald Lyngaas Janet Ronald Bert Lyngaas Ernest Holt Julia Landsgard Arthur Olson Albert Olson Minnesota North Dakota Robert Wharram Laura Holt Edgar Kimball Alfred Buraas Helen Clark Gander Joah Millard Olean Alfred Burass Roy Halverson Helmer Lyngaas Franklin Olson Chicago

Gruver Family Reunion At Local Park

The Gruver family gathering in the city park featured Mr. and Mrs. Benton Gruver and relatives from California, including B. C. Gruver and Roger Henderson, alongside numerous cousins and friends from Iowa communities. A noon picnic accompanied the Sunday reunion with many attendees traveling from Ossian, Waukon, Nora Springs, and nearby areas.

Benton’Gruver Hollywood Calif Kenneth Chapman Yvonne Pasadena B. C McGregor Clarence Gruver Phyllis Gast Waukon Louie Jacobson Pedelty Lee Nora Springs Russell Gruver Gene Fayette Joe Kula San Francisco Bob Wilson Elgin Fred Cline Laird Roger Henderson Amazette Junior Roberts Aha Mire Lapman California

Clermont Area Visitors and Weekend Guests Listed

Clermont residents hosted and visited relatives during a busy weekend with travelers from West Union Postville Oelwein Waukon and Minneapolis. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Harringer Mrs Helen Osmundson and daughters Mrs Ed Burt Mrs Richard Griebenow and others. A baptism was held for Janice Elaine Barness at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev E E Ramsey officiating.

West Union social notices and family events page

Entertains P E O Mrs L L Carr hosted twenty one members at a 1 pm luncheon. Castalia visitors Oran Brandt and son came Sunday. Carl Carmichael visited Mrs Frances Wiligen in West Union. A daughter born Sept 16 to Glen and Mrs Olson Decorah. Chrystal Miller and Lois Brandt at Upper Iowa University stayed weekend home. Mrs Sarah Walker Cedar Rapids attended funeral of Mrs Thomas Olson and visited the Olson home. Mrs Orlando Kittleson and William Sullivan to Austin Minn for relatives. Weekend guests at Hans Hansen home included John Handy family of Northfield Minn. Fr F Leo O Connell presided at Catherine Kohl and Raymond Holub marriage Sept 12 Mason City. W A Peters home hosted many visitors from Wadena Milwaukee Elgin and Des Moines. Mrs Blake Des Moines and Lolita Blake Hawkeye spent weekend in W R Blake home. Blake later joined in Ames then Clermont trip.

Oran Brandt Castalia E. C. Olson Carl Carmichael Frances Wiligen West Union Glen Olson Decorah Chrystal Miller Lois Brandt Upper Iowa University Sarah Walker Cedar Rapids Thomas Olson Orlando Kittleson F William Austin Minn Hans’ Hansen John Handy Rolla Dale Dean Northfield Handy Hansen F. Leo O'Connell Catherine Kohl Raymond Holub Heth Mason City Fr. Holub St. Peter's Catholic Church W. A. Peters Fred Tschantz Aug. Yearous and Stanley Matt Frey Wadena Alice O’brien Milwaukee Wis Maude Peters Elgin Louise Miller Chrystal W. B. Blake Des Moines Lolita Blake Hawkeye W. R. Blake

Red Army artillery units in Poland invasion scene

Photo shows Red Army artillery units as Russia crosses the eastern border of Poland, extending wartime actions. Moscow claims to defend Ukraine and other areas of Poland once under Soviet control, amid ongoing conflict and regional complications.

Poland Red Army Russia Ukraine

Clermont School News Football opener and activities at Clermont

The Clermont high school schedules a football game Friday September 22 at 3:00 p.m. against Hawkeye. Coach Banning leads a dedicated team amid heat. admission is free. Freshmen were welcomed with costumes, a chamber of horrors, and an all-school ice cream treat. Officers were elected for seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. class rings chosen by juniors. grades 1–6 show varied enrollments and activities including a Citizenship Club and Greek studies.

Hawkeye Banning Clermont High School Mary K. Guritz James Gilbert Myra Olson Sec.treas Bernard Schrader Supt. Ressler Leonard Olson Harlan Rolfs Helen Ramsey Pec Treas Fern Buraas Miss Evingson Augusta Miller Louis Schrader Iords Ree Ek Arlene Amundson Mr. Banning Earl Aanes Ray Hackett Merle Harris Sec Helen Halverson Miss Morf Minnie Olson James Giftbert Phyllis Gress James Loftsgard

Farewell Tribute for Mrs. Thomas Olson Held at East Clermont

A large gathering attended the East Clermont Lutheran church service on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Thomas Olson, lifelong Marion township resident. Rev. E. E. Ramsey led the funeral. flowers were provided by six girls, and casket bearers included Ole K. Peterson and I. H. Skarshaug. Burial followed in East Clermont cemetery. Mrs. Olson, born March 26, 1870, in Marion township, died September 10, 1939, aged 69 years, 5 months, and 14 days, after a life spent mostly on the Brorby farm. She married Thomas Olson in 1893 and leaves four children, six grandchildren, four sisters, four brothers, and many relatives. The family expressed thanks for acts of kindness, floral tributes, and memory wreaths.

East Clermont Lutheran Church Thomas Olson E. E. Ramsey Dorothy Brorby Thelma Mark Lydia Thorson Chrystal Olson De-Alta Buraas Adeline Pfister Jens Martha Brorby Postville High School Browns Valley Minn Brorby Marion Township Joseph Theodore Alma Mathilda Mark Jens Millard Esther Vaidine Helgerson Emma Lind Indabora Skarshaug Mira Lizzie. Skarshaug Anna Brorby Joseph S Brorby

Want ads prove effective for student mover James Rounds

James Rounds left Tuesday for Dubuque where he registered that day at Loras College. While attending school he will live with his brother and wife, Mr and Mrs George L Rounds.

James Rounds Dubuque Loras College George L. Rounds

Seventh and Eighth Grades Update at School

The seventh and eighth grades add a new map case with twelve maps purchased last year. Eighth graders created United States maps depicting Indian dwellings. Current event booklets were made this week. The eighth grade leads a cleanliness contest 136 to 122. Miss Vasbey reads The Hoosier School Boy to students. With 33 pupils in these grades, total enrollment reaches 135.

Don Appelman Delores Schupanitz Darlene Martin LeAnna Osmundson Treas United United States Vasbey

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Lutheran Church A. M. Aanes Amy Red Wing Judy Aanes Ole Aanes Lloyd Aanes Wm. A. Nelson Elmer Leo Nelson Marion Lind L. M. Hovland Dan Kloster Harold. Sticken Ghe Avalon Better Pictures Jack Fallows Iowa Jack Beary, Dorothy Lamour In Man About Town Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Gleason Family James Cagney George Raft Laurence Oliver, Valerie Hobson Europe Union Church Guild Meets Grand Meadow News Marguerite Rogers H. E. Taylor Waukan Manay Courageous Gruver Henry Larson Henry Schwinefus Mary Benson Robert Amdahl Gilbert Nelson Quinsy Hazel Schrader and Sons Arno Engelhart Lyle Gress Davenport Claude Gress Melvin Nelson Roscobel N. H Innes McAlvin Lyman Mitchell Evanston, I Helen Larrabee Iowa City Gladys Peterson Helen Osmundson Warren Harringier Postville J. C Richard Griebenow Yakima Wash Ex.Mason and James Levi Sheldahi Sioux Merrill Ontario Canada Walace Burnham Ole Johnson Ft. Atkison Dan Burke 5.L. Crowe George P Rounds Danny B. Reigal Leo Jesse Q‘son Tony Seivert Vernon Melvin Peterson Minneapolis West Union PE. O Red Clermont School News Thomas Olgan E. FE. Ramsey
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