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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

7

Haugen to Install as Superintendent at Special Services

Rev Virgi Haugen will be installed as superintendent during special services Sunday after noon Sept 26 at 2 46 PM at the home Dr V T Jordahl president of the youth central district of theEvangelical Lutheran church will be the installing official Board members and Decorah circuit pastors will assist A certificate of recognition for forty years of continuous service on the board will be presented to W B Ingoldstad of Decorah during the ceremony

Virgi Haugen Supe V. T. Jordahl Fivanelical Lutheran Church Decorah W. B. Ingcoldstad

Ill Brother of Shelby Resident Hospitalized in Minneapolis

A former resident, Annanias Ingaarson of Shelby Montana, is seriously ill in a Minneapolis hospital after traveling there for a visit. His wife Lillian also comes from Shelby to be with him. many relatives from Montana and Minnesota rushed to his bedside as his condition remains critical.

Ingaarson Annanias Shelby, Mont Minneapolis Lena Wolfs Anna Larson Lillian Jim Robinson Great Falls Mont Harvey Larson Pensacola Fla Floyd Larson Tylo

Local Residents Visit Across Hampton and Sheffield

Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger and Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob visited Mr and Mrs Irvin Miller in Hampton and in the Lloyd Jacob home at Sheffield Sunday. Mrs H L Shay and children Joan and Deborah of Central City spent from Tuesday until Friday with Mrs Shay's parents. Picker Gress is spending a week vacation in the Claude Gress home.

Edwin Krueger Alfred Jacob Irvin Miller Hampton Lloyd Jacob Sheffield H. L. Shay Joan Deborah Central City Shay Picker Gress Ceddbaak Claude ‘Gress

Born to Oliver and Ruth Larson and Beeck family

Mr and Mrs Oliver R Larson announce the birth of a daughter Wendy Ann on September 12 in Erie Michigan with Ruth Larson of Clermont as grandmother. Mr and Mrs L J Beeck of Portland Oregon announce a son Steven Lee born Friday September 17 weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces with Hans Sando l d as the baby’s grandparent.

Oliver R.larson Erie, Mich Wendy Ann Ruth Larson Clermont Wendy L. J. Beeck Portland Ore Steven Lee Hans Sandvold

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports and Dues Status

The American Legion Auxiliary met September 14 at Mary Olson's home with hostesses Dean DeSart and Andine Vasby. Officers elected were Carol Swen presiding and Beverly Bennett secretary-treasurer. Junior and senior members reported totals and fundraising results, with 115 junior and 52 senior members, daily days profits of 124.92 and 304.65 respectively, and dues sent to headquarters. Projects included clothing for an assigned child, totaling 22.21, and an increased poppy order for next year. The next meeting will be at Franz Appelman’s home.

American Legion Auxiliary Mary Olson Dean DeSart Andine Vasby New Hampton Carol Swen Son Pres Beverly Bennett Sec’y-Treas

Dinner Guests Visit Durham Family in James Anderson Home

Mrs William White and family of Durham North Carolina and Mr and Mrs Walter Germann were dinner guests Tuesday evening in the James Anderson home.

William White Durham No.Carolina

Community club events scheduled through September 29

The notice lists activities in sequence: Town and Country Club on Thursday September 23, Grand Mead Study Club on Friday September 24, a chicken dinner at St. Peter's hall Sunday September 26 from 4 to 8 pm, Firemen's meeting on Monday September 27, Business and Professional Women's club, Clermont Study Club on Tuesday September 28, and Town Ladies Aid on Wednesday September 29.

Town and Country Club Grand Meadow St. Peter's Hall Business and Professional Women Clermont Town Ladies Aid

Woodland Study Club Meeting At Mrs Dibble's Home

The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon September 14 at Mrs Jack Dibble's home. Members sang All People Who on Earth Do Dwell and read Psalm 1. Fourteen members answered roll call with favorite flowers. Mrs George Larson spoke on current news, Mrs Louie Hovland reported on her trip, and Mrs Otto Vasby gave the thought for the day. Birthday songs were sung for several members and bingo followed with prizes to Millard Nelson Jr Louie Hovland Otto Vasby and Vernon Anderson.

Woodland Study Club Jack Dibble George Larson Louie Hovland Otto Vasby Helen Dibble Geo. Larson Millard Nelson, Jr Anh Nelson Mdms Vernon ‘Anderson

WSCS Meeting at Mrs Gutcher’s Home September 13

The WSCS gathered Monday evening September 13 at Mrs. Gerald Gutcher’s home with eleven members and three guests present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Gutcher. Members were asked to send cards to Carrie Carpenter, a Palmer Memorial Hospital patient. Mrs Leroy Durr presented the program Jesus Concern for the Cities, as Myra and Mrs McClurkin visited her parents, returning Sunday.

WSCS Gerald ‘Gutcher Gutcher Carrie Carpenter Palmer Memorial Hospital Leroy Durr Jesus

Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Activities

Clermont parish activities listed for West Clermont East Clermont and Highland include catechetical classes Saturday mornings, divine worship Sundays, Sunday school, Luther League, teachers training, parish brotherhood, junior and senior choirs, and church council meetings. Times range from 8:00 p m. to 10:30 a m. across multiple days and locations.

S. B. Knudsen West Clermont Luther League Highidind Enior Church Council East Clermont

St Peters Church Mass Times and Confession Notice

Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday masses at 8:00 a.m. Confessions Saturday evening and before Mass. Weekend guests and local visits noted including the Robert Steele family of Dubuque with Mrs. Bess Blake celebrating her birthday. John Bakewell visited Reuben Svendsen in Lawler and Mrs. Harry Raney visited Clifton Pringle. Clara Christianson spent Sunday with Aubrey Guyer.

Robert Cooney Robert Steele Dubuque Bess Blake John Bakewell Reuben Svendsen Lawler Harry Raney West Union Clifton Pringle

Senior Personality Spotlight at Clermont High

A junior yearbook style profile highlights Marilyn Guyer in the senior class with five subjects, glee club, chorus, speech, driving training, and more. She favors chili and cheese, the song Somebody Loves Me, John Wayne, skirts and sweaters, and skating, with plans to teach elementary education after high school. She attends Riverside No 2 country school and eyes ISTC or Upper Town for a two year postsecondary path.

Marilyn Guyer Marilyn Clermont Riverside No. 2 John Wayne Elgin ISTC Upper Town

Freshmen News and Club Happenings At School

In home making class we cut cobbler aprons and will sew them next. The group received the book Ivanhoe to study later. Mary Schultz celebrated her birthday on Wednesday Sept. 15. Duane Gutcher has been absent two days due to illness.

Mary Schultz Duane Gutcher

Class Officers Election Yields Senior and Underclass Leaders

Class officers were elected last Tuesday with seniors Douglas Appelman as president Janice Olson as vice president Dennis Bear as secretary and John Gage as treasurer Junior class Delores Schwennefus as president Karen Jacobson as vice president James Durr as secretary Sandra Olson as treasurer Sophomore Pauline Nygaard as president Patsy Gass as vice president Cathryn Crowe as secretary treasurer Freshmen Patricia Morse as president Dean Schneider as vice president Zebbie Pape as secretary Jerry Wander as treasurer Student Council elections were held Wednesday by the student body Vera as president Sheryl Peter as vice president.

Douglas Appelman Janice Olson Dennis Bear John Gage Junoir Delores Schwennefus Karen Jacobson James Durr Sandra Olson Treas Pauline Nygeard Patsy Gass Cathryn Crowe Clase Patricia Morse Dean Schneider Zebbie Pape Secy Jerry Wander

Party for New Manager at Clermont Valley Creamery

Directors and employees gathered at the home of the new manager and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Darrah, after the regular meeting on Sept. 15 for a get together party. Present were Messrs. and Madams Clifford Kittelsen, Almer Amundon, Ames Olson, Roy Tatro, Willett Miller, Tom Osmundson and Roy Swenson.

Clermont Valley Creamery James Darrah Mdris Clifford ‘Kittelson Almer Amundon Ames Olson Roy Tatro Willett Miller Tom Osmundson Roy Swenson

Mission Society Meets at West Clermont on Sept 15

West Clermont Mission Society held a Wednesday meeting with hostesses Mrs Louis Olson, Alvin Bu rden, Mary Tatro, Melvin Anderson, Albert Halverson, Hans Sandvold and Alma Nelson. Pastor Knudsen led devotions and program included hymns Bible study and a musical reading. Nominating committee named and late-fish supper date to be announced. Birthday offerings were given by several members. Weekend guests Irene Ostlie and Melvin Anderson and Steven of Waterloo stayed with Inga Anderson and George Larson.

West Clermont Mission Society Mdms Louis T. Olson Alvin Buroden Mary Tatro Melvin Anderson Albert Halverson Hans Sandvold Alma Nelson Pastor Knudsen Wm. Nelson, Jr Carman Swens

Educators Invited To National Meeting

Co. Supt. A S Morse and M H Moore superintendents and Clarence Tatro president of the Clermont Elgin school board have been invited to attend the national meeting of county superintendents and the conference on rural education in Washington D C. The event runs from October 1 to October 5.

A. S. Morse M. H. Moore Clarence Tatro Clermont-Elgin Washington, D.C

Cities Service Opens Saturday Under New Manager Kohls

Sheldon Bud Kohls, newly appointed manager of the Cities Service station, announces a formal opening this Saturday September 25. He invites the public to call for a social visit and enjoy a free cup of coffee and doughnuts. There will be favors for children as he settles into his new role.

Sheldon Bud) Kohls Mr. Kohls

Study Club Meeting Opens 1954-54 Year in Clermont

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. 8. B. Knud sen’s home on Tuesday September 14 for the first meeting of the 1954 54 club year. Eleven members answered roll call with home making experiences. Mrs. IC. Jerdece chaired the program and reported on Culture in the American Home. The towel chair reported 51 towels hemmed by blind women had been bought and more orders were taken.

Clermont Study Club 8. B. Knudsen America IC. Jerdece Chm

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