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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

7

Guyer Kieppe 2 Wedding Sept 21 at West Clermont Church

Miss Kay Guyer and Gordon Kleppe exchange vows in a double ring ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. Kronlokken officiating. The bride wore a white satin gown and veil, carried red and white carnations, with maid of honor Kay Guyer and best man Gordon Kleppe. Post ceremony reception followed. couple to reside on a farm south of Ossian.

Migs Arabella Guyer Aubrey c. Guyer Elgin Bessie A. Kleppe Fred Kleppe Ossian Marrege West Clermont Lutheran Church John D. Kronlokken Richard Meyer Russell Guyer Russell Kay ‘Guyepigister Gordon Kleppe John Guyer Bernell Kleppe

Steele Receives Promotion at Interstate Power

R W Steele promoted to assistant to the president of Interstate Power Company. A 1998 Upper Iowa University graduate, he earned a technical engineering degree in 1941 at Iowa State College. Steele joined Interstate Power in 1941, working in power sales and production engineering. He served as a U S Navy officer in World War I, and after service held a five year post before this promotion. Mrs Steele, formerly Anna Lolita Blake, and their four children accompany him.

R. W. Steele Interstate’ Power Company Steele Upper Iowa University Iowa State College Interstate Power Anna Lolita Blake

Lester Lease Pastor Leads Sunday Worship at Clermont

A church notice announces Pastor Lester Lease presiding three miles west of Clermont on Highway 16. Morning worship is at 10 45 a m and the Evening Evangelistic service at 8 00 p m with a welcome extended to all attendees.

Clermont Lester Lease

Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

The Methodist Church announces a worship service at 8 45 a m on Sunday September 15 conducted by Pastor Donald T Caspers followed by Union Sunday School at 10 a m. The readings and hymns reflect current parish activities and community outreach.

Donald T. Caspers Union

Tre-Ore 4-H and Study Club Meet Sept 16

Tre-Ore Study Club and 4-H Club met Sept 16 at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. home. Members answered a recall with an earning exchange. Projects included adoption at Woodward Home and polio shots for the family. A bake sale for Sister Kenny foundation was announced for Sept 28. The program The Look of Beauty featured demonstrations by Mrs. Ruby Benson and Mrs. Newell Meln. The Henderson Prairie 4-H club met Sept 16 at Eddie and Jim Kamp’s home. New officers elected for October: president Danny Thus, vice president Kenny Schroeder, secretary-treasurer Janice Anderson, reporter Pat Morse.

Tres Ore Study Club Millard Nelson, Jr Junior Federation Woodward Tre- Ore Club Sister Kenny Foundation Ruby ‘Benson Newell Meln Henderson Sec Treas Janice Anderson Pat Morse

Card of Thanks for Michael Woods Hospital Visit

Mr and Mrs Leo Woods express gratitude for cards gifts and visits to Michael during his stay at St Marys Hospital and after returning home We thank friends and relatives for all the help and kindness Your thoughtfulness will be remembered Michigan? (text reads as provided)

John Howard Toose Michael St. Mary’s Hospital Leo Woods

Dinner Guests and Visitation Around Two Harbors Community

Mr and Mrs William Paulson of Two Harbors Michigan and Mr and Mrs Willian Burrow shared a Monday dinner at the Dick Griebenow home. The group spent the afternoon at the Robert Burrow home. Gary Gilson and Laren Larson from Upper Town University visited Wayne Gilgan’s home over the weekend. Vivian Easler began work as a nurses aide at Postville hospital last week. she is the Elmer Easler’s daughter and a high school graduate. Mr and Mrs W H Pringte of Monrovia California are visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Clifton Pringle for ten days.

W. H. Pringte Monrovia Calif Clitton Pringle Lyle Ronald Gunderson Ray Reierson Wesley Johanningmeier Davenport Harry Gunderson Harry Walter’ Budenhagen Eldo Gericke Postville Werbert Gerner Lawrence Gerner Guttenberg Windy Wisconsin John Sampson Bensonville Clarence Sampson Cedar Rapids Billy ‘Moyle Ames Billy Cathryn Crowe Town State College Lorranne Crowe Cedar Falls Will Burrow

Parish Activity Highlights at Clermont Lutheran Church

Parish notices list a busy schedule with choir practices Sunday school teachers' training and confirmation classes at West East and combined services from Sept 25 to Sept 29 including Youth Sunday and Luther Lecture events at Luther College. Local families are noted visiting and celebrating birthdays with guests from Davenport Postville Ames Cedar Rapids and Wisconsin.

John D. Kronlokken West East Clermont West Church Luther Luther College Priscilla Herbert Martin Arthur Nelson Wm. Burrow Isobel Nelson Theo. Loftsgard Millard Nelson East Sewing Society Nome Alaska Luther ‘League Riverside Bible Camp Story City Towa

Service Club Met The Women's Group Event

The Service Club met at Mrs. Art Nelson's home on Tuesday September 17. Members voted two dollars toward the Sister Kenny drive and planned a October trip to Sunset Home at Calmar to present a program and provide lunch. Readings were given by Mrs. Otto Vasby Mrs. Henry Kittelson Mrs. Gilbert Anderson Mrs. Astrid Kimball Mrs. George Belschner and Mrs. Herbert Martin. The birthday song honored Irene Ostlie Mrs. Henry Hweinefus and Mrs. George Schner. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Astrid Kimball Mrs. Joe Nelson Mrs. Claude Gress and Mrs. Irene Ostlie.

Women's Art Nelson Sister Kenny Calmar Otto Vasby Henry Kittelson Gilbert Anderson Astrid Kimball George Belschner Herbert Martin Irene Ostlie Henry Hweinefus Georgeschner Joe Nelson Claude Gress

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Paul Humphrey of Killeen

Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and Mrs Charles Becker cohosted a pink and blue shower at the Nelson home Friday afternoon for Mrs Paul Humphrey of Killeen Texas. Attending were Mdms Gerhard Halverson Earl Handy Walter Follett Vernon Anderson Leo Woods Julia Bilden Millard Bilden Dick Schlee Irvin Heying Roy Swenson Harvey Meyer and Kenton Krueger and Miss Judy Nelson.

Millard Nelson, Jr Charles Becker Paul Humphrey Killeen Texas Nelson Gerhard Halverson Earl Handy Walter Follett Vernon Anderson Leo Woods Julia Bilden Millard Bilden Dick Schlee Irvin Heying Roy Swenson Harvey Meyer Kenton Krueger Judy Nelson

Weekend of family visits and social happenings in Iowa towns

The report lists numerous Bloomington and area residents visiting relatives and attending events from Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include Wadena visitors, a Clermont picnic honoring Mr and Mrs William Paulson, Drake University sorority pledge JoAnn Moore, and students Donald and David Gutcher enrolling at Iowa State College to study forestry.

Richard Crowe Bloomington Paul Stewart JoAnn Moore Drake University Terry Hulbert Ben Hulbert Wadena Lawrence Bake_well Theresa Bakewell New Albia John Bakewell Jessie Hoover Waterloo Lorranne Crowe Wm. Burrow, Jr Clermont Robert Daniels Marion Harlan Schultz William Paulson l Two Harbors Mich Cedar Rapids Olavus Berentson Ida Wede Nellie Malone Chas. Regan Waukon Kate Leehy Joseph Edwin Gunderson Harry Gunderson George Beléchner Clara K Emma Bear Elmer Louise Agnes Bilden Donald David Gutcher Ames Iowa State’ College Clarita Bohr West Union St. Peters Hall Helen Osmundson Ferry Hulbert John C. [Olson Windom Minn Edgar Halverson Lamberton Clarence Johnson Dean Gerald Lestina Monona Spook Cave Werdell Hulbert Harry Amundson Agnes Evelyn Louise Bilden Julian Moe Helen of Decorah Don Stevenson Leo Reigel Iowa City The State University

Town and Country Club and Women’s Club Meeting Notice

Thursday, Sept. 26, and Monday, Sept. 30, schedule for the Town and Country Club and the Business and Professional Women's Club, with a Firemen's meeting noted in the brief notice.

Town and Country Club

Legion Auxiliary Meeting September 10 Recaps Charity Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday September 10 with sixteen members present. Reports covered charity work including cards and gifts to sick members, clothing for an assigned child, and a Sister Kenny Drive sponsorship. Membership reached 78 with six new members. plans included a bake sale September 28 and a joint November meeting with the Legion at a 7:00 p.m. picnic.

American Legion Auxiliary i Lloyd Meier Flossie Gass Spon Sor Decorah Gordon Hoopman Keith Thomas

Fall Festorama Held Sunday at St Peters Church

The Festorama at St Peters Church on Sunday drew good weather and wide participation. About 420 dinners were served in the church hall from four to eight p.m. A baby beef drawing at six named John Tallman of Oelwein as winner. The event also featured a fancy work booth and a country store.

St. Peters John Tallman Oelwein

New Addresses Listed For Military Personnel and Locals

A roundup of new addresses includes Pfc Ralph J Kneeland US65543265 Company M Specialist Training Regt Fort Dix New Jersey and Lt J D E Johnson Fleet Sonar School San Diego California. The item also notes many local residents and families visiting, dining, or traveling to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Dubuque Minneapolis and surrounding towns for weekends and holidays with several families hosting or attending gatherings.

Ralph J. Kneeland U. S Fort Dix New Jersey J. D. E. Johnson Fleet Sonar School Bo, Q San Diego California

East Clermont Mission Society Hosts West Clermont Meeting

Members of the East Clermont Mission Society visited the West Clermont Mission Society for the September meeting. Guest speaker Loii Peterson missionary to Japan, on furlough, shared slides and artifacts. Mrs Miller sang a solo. A chicken and fish supper was set for November 4 in Mars. Gilbert Anderson Arthur Nelson and Lee Palmer were elected to the nominating committee.

East Clermont Mission Society West Clermont Mission Society Loii Peterson Japan Willjet Miller Mdris Gilbert Anderson Arthur Nelson Lee Palmer

Clermont Study Club Meets at Mrs. Appelman Home

The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon September 17 at Mrs. Franz Appelman’s home with ten members present. President Mrs. I C Jerdee outlined the year’s program Our Town Heritage and program chair Mrs. John Shipton reviewed Marcus Bach's The Circle of Faith. Members plan to attend the district meeting at Fayette on September 24.

Clermont Study Club Franz ‘Appelman I. C. Jerdee Our Town John ‘Shipton

Ladies Bridge Club and Sunday Visits Report

Mrs Franz Appelman hosted the ladies bridge club Thursday with Lorinne Crowe high scorer and Mrs Fred Cline second. Sunday visitors included Mrs Lottie Luchsinger at the Lester Luchsinger home and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth attending dinner at the Fayette Methodist Church with guest Mrs Pearl Dummermuth.

Franz Appelman Ladies Bridge Club Lorrinne Crowe Fred Cline Lottie Luchsinger Lester Luchsinger Herbert Dummermuth Fayette Pearl Dummermuth

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Kieppe St. Peter’s Church Apiies Gospel Message Church Tre-Ore Study Club Tra Farmers Savings Bank Federal Deposit Clermont, Iowa Clermont Lutheran Parish Sal Service Club Met Legion Auxiliary Enoch Holm Ernie Rockford Harold Bennett Joe Brady Hawkeye Leslie Olson Delanon Wis Henry ‘Hjelming Waucoma Kathinka Millard Bear Elizabeth Riegel Etta Entringer Dubuque B. Riegel Gerald Gutcher Miss Reigel Miss Entringer Burkard Reigel Bob Burrow Tommy David Ed Barnes Clinton Richard Griebenow Bess Blake Bob Steele W. B. Blake Minneapolis Donald Triche and Sons Cambridge Martin Reinhart Roger Reinhart Red Wing East Clermont ‘Mission Society Ford Show Room Foundation For Crippled Children Marianna Propane CO Distributors of P. O. Box Philgas Postville, Iowa Clermont Co-operative Lyle Gunderson Mameger
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