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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1952

Page

7

Returns From Vacation Trip

Mrs. Otto Vasby returned home from Camb ridge Minnesota where she visited her uncle and wife and cousins, and saw Mille Lacs lake near Garrison. She toured Ak-Sar-Ben gardens and noted a tame fish lake area set aside by the game and fish department. Ak-Sar-Ben is described as a beautiful place with many Hollywood signatures on its register.

Otto Vasby Cambridge Minn Martin Reinhart Roger Reinhart Don Trical Braham Mille Lacs Lake Garrison Ak-Sar-Ben ‘Tdtk Game and Fish Department Ak-Sar-Ben

25 Years Ago Roger Henderson Harvests Clover Seed

A historical snippet notes Roger Henderson harvested 15 acres of clover last Wednesday earning 1,100 lbs of seed. It also mentions oak species in the United States and a 26th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson near Clermont with about 100 relatives and friends. Velores Ann was christened for the Olson family. A tire price list from Lotstuen's Tire Shop is included along with a fish stocking event in the Turkey river and visits by Bakewell and Engle families.

Roger Henderson United States Andrew Anderson Clermont G. T. Olson Velores Ann Firestone Lotstuen Lansing Turkey River

Newstaff Editor Marlene Durscher Ed Assistant Joann Swenson

Senior news notes reflect on why high school English is studied four years and how journalism units inspire journalizing, grammar review, and critique of articles. Seniors aim to master language rules through reading, writing, and studying American writers.

Newstaff Marlene Durscher Joann Swenson Glendal Nygaard Judy Paulson Billy Swenson Arlene Ames Helen Reierson Jean Morse Sondra Olson Larry Jacobson Mary Martin Ramona Olson Nancy Pape

Mission Society Meeting Wednesday at West Clermont Church

The West Clermont Mission Society met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors with Mesdames Guy Williams Clarence Kittelson Wm Mueller Louie Olson James Henderson Mary Tatro and Miss Clarice Aanes. Rev. Knudsen led devotion and Mrs Conner Dummermuth guided a bible study on Paul. Mrs Harold Halverson read 1951 society history and delegates Roy Tatro and Louis Olgon were chosen for the WMF convention at East Paint Creek church. Lunch followed.

West Clermont Mission Society Mesdames Guy Williams Clarence Kittelson Wm, Mueller Louie Olson James Henderson Mary Tatro Clarice Aanes Knudsen Conner Dummermuth Paul Harold Halverson The Mission Society Roy Tatro Louis A. Ol‘gon WMF East Paint Creek Church

Honor Soldier on Furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Mr and Mrs Walter Follett hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son Henry Follett who is home on furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland Present were the H H Follett Alma Anderson Bill Andres Kenton Krueger Will J Nelson Vernon Harvey Anderson Roy Swenson Millard Nelson Alfred Andres Fayette Blanche Nistinck of West Union and others Henry left Tuesday for Camp Kilmer New Jersey to report for further assignment

Walter Follett Henry Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland H. H. Follett Alma Anderson Bill Andres Kenton Krueger Will J. Nelson Vernon Harvey Anderson Roy Swen Millard Nelson Alfred Andres Fayette Blanche Nestinck West Union Camp Kilmer N. J

Card of Thanks and Bluebirds Club Notes

Card of Thanks expresses sincere appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of a husband and father. The Bluebirds met Sept 13 at Carolyn Olson home with a business session painting figurines led by Aldora Anderson assisted by Mary and Janice Olson. Visitors frequent the Valbey home and Luther college freshman Gerald Kittelson was discharged from the Navy earlier this summer.

Frank Leehy Joseph Bluebirds Carolyn Olson Aldora ‘Anderson Mary Janice ‘Olson Carolyn Emil Fair James Triem Marion Ralph Triem Ben Bauman Lou Rounds Richland Wash Gerald Kittelson Navy Luther College Otto Valbey Paul Reinertson Burlington Wis Clarence Kleppe West Union

Sunday and Saturday Masses at St. Peter's Church

Daily Mass at 6 50 A M on weekdays and 8 00 A M on Saturdays. Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 A M. Confessions on Saturdays at 8 00 P M and before the first Sunday Mass.

Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Events

Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines weekly services catechetical classes and Luther League activities across Clermont West Clermont Highland and Elgin with dates in late September and October. Hostesses and group details are listed for church events and meetings.

Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal Sunday services notice

The Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal announces Sunday September 28 the 16th Sunday after Trinity with evening prayer and a sermon at 1:00 pm titled Questions Before the House. Vicar Edwin C Bowyer assisted by Mrs Bela Blake and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth. guests from Elgin Methodist Ladies Aid hosted at the Dummermuth home Thursday afternoon.

the Church of Our Saviour Clermont — Episcopal Edwin C. Bowyer Herbert Dummermuth Bela Blake Esther Elgin Methodist Ladies’ Aid Dummermuth

Clermont Beats Alpha Chicken Dinner Sectional Battle

Clermont high school defeated Alpha Chicken Dinner 15 to 9 in a sectional ball game at St Lucas Church in Clermont. Clermont pitchers Swenson and Kit Telson allowed 11 hits while fanning 8. St Peter's church in Clermont hosts its annual chicken dinner on Sunday Sept 28 with serving at 4:00 p m and features an auction of fancy work and a parcel post sale.

Clermont Beats Alpha St. Peter’s Church Clermont High School St. Lucas Swenson Kittelson Clermont St. Peter's Church

Sudden Death of Frank Leehy

Franks Leehy lifelong resident on his home farm died suddenly on Sept. 12. Born Aug. 6, 1873, he was survived by his widow Catherine Sullivan, one son Joseph, and sister Mrs. J. P. Cahalan of Blooming Prairie. Funeral at St. Peters on Sept. 15 with Mass by Rev. Robt Cooney and several local bearers and attendees from Cedar Rapids La Crosse and other towns.

Frank Leehy Timothy Johanna Leehy Joseph J. P. Cahalan Blooming Prairie Minn Catherine Sullivan Frank St. Peter's Catholic Church Holy Name Society St. Peter's Church Robt, Cooney Anson Geo. W. Larson Emmet Carlin Will Cahalan Claire Smale Frank Hogan James M. C Chas BE Regan Edward Ryan Wm. Howes Waukon

Extra Nice Spinet Piano Payment Plan Ad

An advertisement offers an extra nice spinet piano with payments of 15 dollars per month. Contact C. R. Piano Co. at 322 1st Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids. A4 item continues with local social notes from West Clermont and mentions a Priscilla Working Band bazaar and supper planned for Thursday, Oct. 9 with more details to come.

C. R. Piano Co 1St Ave Cedar Rapids Luther College West Clermont Glendal Nygaard Ramona Olson Helen Reierson Judy Paulson Yvonne Chapman Joan Swenson Shirley Olson Howard Kittelson Stephen John Kn

Clermont Study Club Opens Year With Pledge for Americans

The Clermont Study Club held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday afternoon September 16 at the home of Mrs Franz Appelman. Fifteen members attended. The program theme is Pledge for Americans with Mrs Fred Cline teaching I pledge Faith in God. References include America on its Knees by Conrad Hilton and The Power of Faith in Steadies a Politician by Brooks Hayes. Mrs Ruth Starkey led the English lesson. A tea followed, served by the program committee. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fred Cline's home on September 30.

Clermont Study Club Franz Appelman Fred Cline God America Conrad Hilton Broks Hayes Ruth Starkey

Clermont area club and church event list

A sequence of community notices lists meetings and gatherings from Friday September 26 to Thursday October 2. Items include Grand Mead ow Study Club, St Peter's church dinner, Firemen's meeting, Boy Scout Troop 41, Business and Professional Association, Clermont Study Club, West Clermont Priscilla Working Band, St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild, East Clermont Societies, and Cub Scouts.

Grand Meadow St. Peter's Church Firemen's Meeting Boy Scoutg Troop 41 Business and Professional Assn Clermont Study Club West Clermont Priscilla St. Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild East Clermont Societies Cub

Birth of Peter Albert Wolf at West Union hospital

A son named Peter Albert Wolf was born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wolf at West Union hospital on September 17. He weighed pounds and 5 ounces. The Wolf family now includes three boys and one girl. Relatives from Clermont and Clear Lake visited, with family members staying in various towns over the weekend.

Bom Francis Wolf West Union Hospital Peter Albert Wolf Louise Miller Lena Peters Mary Grover Clear Lake Len Simeks West ‘Bend Rodman Buffalo Center Clermont Harold Bennett Geo. Taaker Elkader Joe Wander Will Deer Hammer

Birthday Honored at Ivy Room West Union Gathering

A group of friends celebrated Mrs. Bes Blake's birthday at the Ivy Room in West Union on Friday evening. After dinner the party went to Clermont for court bridge at the Herbert Dummermuth home. Prizes went to Mrs. Moore first place, Mrs. Cline second, and Mrs. Starkey consolation. traveling prize awarded to Mrs. Crowe.

Ivy Room West Union

Army Man Kenneth Anderson Goes to Camp Pendleton

In Service Kenneth Anderson left Friday night for Camp Pendleton California for reassignment after a 30 day furlough spent with his mother Mrs Inga Anderson.

Kenneth Anderson Camp Pendelton Calif Inga Anderson

Visitors from Monona and neighbors call on Sullivan kin

Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs. Clam Kneeland and Elen, Mae Crowe and Ellen McGreevey were visitors Sunday of Nellie and Kath erine Sullivan. Mrs. Jason Ferguson and children, Mrs. Charles DeSotel and Dorigen of Monona, were visitors Wednesday with Mrs. Christina Monroe.

John Quinn Clam Kneeland Elen Mae Crowe Ellen McGreevey Nellie Katherine Sullivan Jason Ferguson Charles DeSotel Dorigen Monona Christina Monroe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stams Enterprise John Bakewell Verni Engle Reuben Svendsen Law- Ter Hollywood School OF Common Sensi Fuer Mission Society Meeting Clermont Lutheran Parish S. B. Knudsen Luther League Mesdames Alphie Thorson Oscar Lien Gerald Schneider Anton Skaien Norris Reierson Henry iKittelson Miss Clarice Lien Priscilla Arthur Ss Olson John Erickson Hans Larson Nels Iverson Harold Gandigard Harvey Meyer Highland Ladies’ Aid Wadena Elgin Briggs - Stratton Olson & Olson Oreay Dan COU CC PU Ata Coop Clermont Cooperative Lyle Gunderson
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