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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

7

Evangelist Ervanelit ta Speak At Clermont Church

Evangelist Philip Hanson will conduct services at Clermont on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. and again Sunday morning at 9:30, with an evening program at Highlan at 9:00. The theme will be Repent ye and believe the Gospel, with topics including The Spurred Invitation and What Takes Place when a Sinner Repents. If rain blocks the East Clermont road, services move to West Clermont Lutheran church.

Philip Hanson Iene Wert East Clermont West Clermont

Camp Fire Girls Meet At Odaka Home

Odaka Camp Fire girls gathered Saturday September 24 at Carol Mott’s home. The meeting opened with Camp Fire law singing. Two new members Mary Schultz and Vivian Easler joined along with eleven other members and two counselors. Honora reported to guardians. Visitor Roberta Barker attended. Lunch was served by Mrs. Mott.

Odaka Carol Mott Mary Schultz Vivian Easler Honora Roberta Barker Mott

Marine Ranger Ends 21 Day Furlough En Route Home

Pfc Gordon Meyer of the Marine Corps ends a 21 day furlough en route from San Diego to Great Lakes where he will be stationed. Henry Follett assisted by guiding Gordon to catch a plane to his destination.

Pfc Gordon Meyer Marine Corps San Diego Great Lakes Henry Follett Gordon

Mothers' Club Meeting at East Clermont Host Home

The East Clermont Mothers' Club met at Mrs. Alta Blockhus's home on a Tuesday in September. The program featured hymn singing, scripture reading, a bui ies session, and a topic on helping children enjoy books and imagery. Norma Amundson presented the Society Topic while Joeleen Bilden read. Subscriptions for Christian Parent magazine were taken by Marjorie Amundson. The meeting closed with singing, the Lord's Prayer, and lunch hosted by Mrs. Blockhus with Ella Blockhaus assisting.

East Clermont Luneh Ella Blockhua

Woodland Study Club Meeting at Mrs Gundersons Home

The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Jelena Gunderson's home on September 20 with thirteen members present. The program included talks on why American history should be taught, garden talk, and a piece on frost tonight. Prizes went to Jelena Gunderson Jean Aanes and Susanna Larson as two contests concluded. Visiting guests included Mrs. Frank Hogan and others. lunch was served by the hostess.

Woodland Study Club Jelena Gunderson Frost Amy Hovland Helen Dibble Clara Aanes Susanna Larson Alma Anderson Ardis Dibble Jean Aanes Frank Hogan Bess Gunderson Irma Gunderson Blanche

Birthday Club Meeting At Mrs Burang Home

The Birthday club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Bertina Burang's home to celebrate her birthday. An afternoon of visiting and a picnic supper prepared by the ladies followed. A gift was presented to the honoree, joined by Lydia Stumme Selma Olson Ruth Starkey Emma Gunderson Evelyn Olson Andine Vasby Mary Olson Norma Amundsen Diane Elaine Laverl Olson Kathinka Larson Helen Landsgard Emma Olson Irene DeSart Emma Erickson Irene Olson Gussie Miller Tillie Amundson Delores Jacobson Augusta Miller Clara Helgerson.

Bertina’ Burang Lydia Stumme Selma Olson Ruth Starkey Emma Gunderson Evelyn Olson Andine Vasby Mary Olson Norma Amundsen Diane and Elaine Laverl Olson Kathinka Larson Helen Landsgard Emma Olson

Clermont Schools Lunches Begin This October Says Meals Set

The Clermont schools will offer hot lunches starting October with 20 cents per meal for primary and 25 cents for other grades. Families with three or more lunch eaters pay 20 cents per meal. advance payment for a month or four weeks is encouraged. A Bartlett pear surplus was processed into 216 quarts canned, with 65 quarts by home economics students and volunteers. A music display and instrument showcase were planned, and Clermont lost to Ossian 18 to 12 in a varsity game noted for its many hits and errors.

Clermont Joyce Appelman Fred Cline Theo, Loftsgard Elmer Olson Herbert Martin Evelyn Olson Ossian Mundt Westpfahl Anderson Shipton Monona

25 Years Ago Weddings and Local Sports Recap

Twenty five years ago Helen Carter and Oliver V Anderson wed at the bride’s home, Rev. W L Alexander officiating. The Old Timers beat the Bootleggers 9 to 6 in a baseball game. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Millard Johnson at West Union hospital. Mrs Wm Larrabee Jr attended a Des Moines conference of the Iowa Federation of Women. Relatives surprised Mrs Lars Erickson on her 90th birthday. A gravel hauler was injured when a stone fell from an elevator at the crusher. Albert Kelly returned to Mason City after visiting his parents.

Helen Carter Oliver V. Anderson B. Carter W. L. Alexander Methodist Church Millard Johnson West Union Hospital Wm. Larrabee, Jr Iowa Fed‘eration of Women Des Moines Lars Erickson Feost Floyd Harvey Strck Floyd Albert Kelly Mason City Wm. Kelly

Vernon Meyer builds spare time garage at Clermont home

Vernon Meyer and Louie Olson are erecting a 22 by 24 foot cement block garage at Meyers Clermont residence as spare time construction with expected completion soon. A second project, a 28 by 36 foot combination corn crib granary and machine shed, is taking shape on the Almer Leo Nelson farm under supervision.

Vernon Meyer Clermont Vernon Louie ‘Olson Dersdh

Meeting of Mission Society at West Clermont church

The West Clermont Mission Society met September 21 in church parlors with singing and devotion led by Rev. Nesset. The secretary reported and the delegates to the W M F fall convention were elected Mrs Carmen Swenson and Mrs James Henderson for October 4 at Washington Prairie church. Mentions program topics Life Sketch of Missionary Ida Scudder and ser vice, with offerings from several members. Mr and Mrs Leonard Olson and Steven of Littleport visited relatives here.

West Clermont Mission Society Nesset Carmen Swenson James Henderson Washington Prairie Church Simeon Henderson Ida Scudder God of Mercy Irene Ostlie O. R. Larson Fremont Sullivan Berjtina Buraas Henry Schweinefus Lloyd Aanes Clara Gress Neaset

Chyrenies Lutheran Church Evangelistic Events

Evangelistic services led by Pastor A. O. Nesset at East Clermont West Clermont and Highland churches from Oct 2 to Oct 6 with special music. Activities include children's chair, a Tuesday convention at Washington Prairie Ossian, chorus rehearsal Oct 3, and a Highland church bazaar Oct 6.

A. O. Nesset Philip Hanson West Clermont East Clermont Highland Circuit W. M. F Washington Prairie Church Ossian East Clermont Church Highland Societies Highland Church

Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Services at 7:30 PM

The Clermont Methodist Church will hold evening services this Sunday at 7:30. Pastor Rev Bruce D Jones plans a Fort Dodge visit next week Monday through Friday for an Advance meeting. Contact Robert Kohler in Elgin to reach the pastor.

Fort Dodge Robert Kohler Elgin Bruce D. Jones

Programs Announced By Legion Auxiliary Hosts Andine Vasby

The American Legion Auxiliary committee reveals a year of programs and hostesses. September features Edna Nelson and Nora Loftsgard for Constitution Day. October includes Ruth Nelson Tillie Frautchy and Clarice Paulson for War Orphans. Armistice Day in November with Amelia Larson Stella Loftsgard and Hazel Jerdee. December highlights Sophie Follett Marilyn Follett and Susanna Kjosa for Christmas Carols. January presents Blanche Dummermuth and Mary Burke for Legislation. February lists Hazel and Elsie Jerdee with Lois Fritz for Patriotic Numbers. March covers Community Service with Joyce Appelman and Lois Schrader Edith Paulson Aileen Pratt. April shows Viola Swenson Helen Yauslin for Pan American. May features Clara Hanson Marie Martin Eleanor Olson plus Poppy Day by Blanche Dummermuth. June has Clara Belschner Helen Blockhus for Flag Day with Barbara Appelman Marilyn Follett Elsie Jerdee. July lists Chrystal Thoma Agnes Kneeland and Girls State report. August notes Camp Fire Girls.

Andine Vasby Dean DeSart American Legion Auxiliary Edna Nelson Nora, Loftsgard Clara Belschner Ruth Nelson Tillie Frautchy Clarice Paulson Lois Schrader Amelia Larson Stella Loftsgard Hazel Jerdee Sophie Follett Marilyn Follett Susanna Kjosa Blanche Dummermuth Mary Burke Frances Cline Elsie Jerdee Lois Fritz Frances Hoopman Edith Paulson Aileen Pratt Joyce Appelman Viola Swenson Helen Yauslin Pan American Clara Hanson Marie Martin Eleanor Olson Poppy Day Helen Blockhus Flag Barbara Appelman Chrystal Thoma Agnes Kneeland Camp Fire

Local couples tour Mason City area for business and pleasure

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Relerson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Landsgard spent Thursday in Mason City on a combined business and leisure trip. On the way home they stopped to visit Nora j Serings and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jacobson.

Ray Relerson Harold Landsgard Mason City Nora J Serings J. E. Jacobson

Miller Jensen Wedding at West Clermont Church

A fall wedding at West Clermont Lutheran Church on September 25 united Clara Miller and Homer Ronald Jensen before a large gathering. Rev Nessett officiated as Miss Agnes Bilden played organ music and Mrs Willett Miller sang. The bride wore ivory slipper satin with lace details and a fingertip veil, carrying a white Bible with an orchid. Attendants wore Nile green satin and yellow chrysanthemums, with James G Ballantyne as best man. A reception for 250 followed, featuring a four tier cake and a royal entrance song.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Augusta Clara Miller Wm. B. Miller Clermont Homer Ronald Jensen Mae Jensen George B. Jensen Des Moines O. Nessett Agnes Bilden Clare de Luen Willett Miller James G. Ballantyne Kansas City Willet Miller Keith Bullington Berndee

Aavet Auxiliary Met At Amundson Home

The Aavet Auxiliary met at Mrs. Martin Amundson's country home on Tuesday September 20. The group opened with the president's call to order pledge of allegiance and singing America. Funds were sent to headquarters nine dollars and seventy three cents from white clovers four dollars fifty cents to the War Orphans fund and one dollar to the Clinton Dementary. A three dollar donation was acknowledged from inactive member Mrs. John Nelson. Mrs. George Belschner sent Sunny Crest at Dubuque donations for September. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Nels Gilbert's home. A penny march was conducted and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and lunch. Members enjoyed Amundson's rose garden.

Aavet Martin Amundson America War Orphans Fund Clinton John Nelson George Belschner Sunny Crest Dubuque Nels Gilbert Amundson

B and P Women Met Monday at Anna Baechler Home

The Business and Professional women's club met Monday evening at Anna Baechler's home with Louise Tomsheck and Clara Belschner assisting. Seventeen members and seven guests attended. After the business meeting, bridge was played and honors awarded to Frances Hoopman ist, Lois Schrader second, and Verla Gunderson as consolation. Ruth Anderson won the 500 prize.

Business and Professional Women's Club Anna Baechler Louise Tomsheck Clara Belschner Frances Hoopman Lois Schrader Verla Gunderson Ruth Anderson

Clermont Calendar Highlights This Week

Clermont notices show council meeting on Monday October 2 and various society gatherings through October 6. Corrine Rypestol stayed overnight, and the Methodist Women’s Society and St Peter’s Rosary group are listed among upcoming events at local homes and churches.

Methodist Ww. Ss. CS. West Clermont Priscila St’ Peter’s Rosary Society Aa. Guus

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Ervanelit Haat Clermont Camp Fire Girls Meeting Mothers’ Club Meeting pbtaRey Elain M. Jerdee Dewayne Johnson Joan Gerner Virginia Nelson Boehm Stu ‘den Phay “Sore Richards Music Mart Waterloo Larabee CHS Augusta Miller Yvonne deCarlo Zachery Scott Ashe Doey Enterprise Meeting of Mission Society Chyrenies Lutheran Church Clermont Methodist Church Clermont High School Miller-Jensen Homer R. Jensen Corrine Rypestol Arhur Helier D. C Banking Iowa
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