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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
7
Iowa City high school students who qualified to enter the state finals in radio speaking will deliver both prepared speeches and unseen material. Virginia Meskel serves as the Clermont speech coach.
Rae Beck's presented the fourth annual style show on Tuesday evening March 30 showcasing spring styles for all ages. Paula of Paulas Beauty Shop in Clermont did hair and styling for all models while neighboring towns sent a large audience to view the event.
Entertain Town Ladies Aid at the Hoopman home on Wednesday March 31. President reported the bake sale raised 24.75 dollars. Library workshop announced at University of Iowa for April 21 to 25. February library report read. Thank you card from Mrs. R. T. Paynter read. Mae Carlin served as program chairman and reviewed The Lady of Arlington.
Mrs. Bess Blake was a guest at a noon luncheon and bridge gathering hosted Tuesday by Mrs. E. C. Johnston at West Union.
Mr and Mrs E W Moorhead mourn the death of their infant son Lennie Dean who lived only a brief time. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Blue Grass west of Davenport. Mrs Moorhead and daughter Debbie plan to return to Clermont this weekend and visit grandparents.
Twenty seven entries competed in the West Union preliminary music contest with thirteen first place winners. JoAnn Moore led multiple events in piano and clarinet, with Harlan Schultz and others winning in voice and instrumental solo categories. Second and third places were awarded to a broad range of students, and all first place winners advance to Newton for late April or early May competition.
Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr announce the birth of a daughter Linda Kay on Monday morning April 5 at Postville hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 18 ounces. An older daughter Ann stays with grandparents. Mr and Mrs Lester Luchsinger report a son born Tuesday morning April 6 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. A daughter Linda greets her new brother.
A high school staff page lists editors and seniors with predictions of future careers for students such as Alton Ames in farming, Lew Barnhouse as a radio announcer, Yvorine Chapman as a wife, David Gutcher in a lab, Caroline as welfare worker, Ellen Kneeland in secretarial work, Mary Martin as receptionist, Doris Matt in commercial art, Wo Meyer in social service, Mary Morse in advertising, Glendal Nygaard as teacher, Judy Paulson as speech coach, Helen Reierson as typist, Leo Reigel as assistant in chemistry, Norma Schweinerus as an airline hostess, Joann Swenson in physical therapy, Glendal Probert as comedian, Duane Wander as airline pilot, James Wander as fuller brush man, and Betty Westpfahl as a socialite wife. National Honor Society aptitude tests noted for Clermont highs with Judy Paulson and Mary Martin as candidates and Yvonne Chapman receiving a typing pin.
A nine week period honors list highlights honor roll members and honorable mentions. Names include Mary Kamp Arlene Knudsen Jo Ann Moore Merilee Entwisle Sheryl Peterson Janice Olson Jean Morse Ellen Kneeland Glendal Nygaard Judy Paulson Joan Swenson with notes on honorable mention and perfect attendance.
Special services led by Pastor B Knudsen include Good Friday communion at 8:00 a.m. and Easter Sunday dawn worship at 7:00 a.m. West Clermont hosts catechetical classes, Sunday school, divine worship, and choir activities across both West Clermont and East Clermont locations with events through April 18.
The notice announces an in denominational Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Sunday services at 11:00 a m with Bible study Thursdays at 8:00 p m Everyone is welcome location described as No 18, 2 miles west of Clermont in the school house.
St. Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 08 pm Confessions Saturday evening and before Mass. Reverend Father Robert Cooney is pastor.
Mrs. Ole Amundson traveled to Rochester on Friday for a routine medical check-up and received her discharge papers from Illand Hospital, marking the end of her inpatient stay.
Clermont Study Club met at Mrs J C Jerdee's home on Tuesday afternoon March 30 with 11 members answering roll call aging successfully. The meeting followed the American's Creed and hymn Now Thank We All Our God. The theme was welcome travelers as the club ends its voyage around the world. Mrs S B Knudsen prepared the book review The Power of Positive Thinking read by Mrs L H Appelman and Mrs James Henderson reviewed the Clubwoman. The year will close with a six thirty picnic dinner at Mrs Franz Appelman's home on Monday evening April 12.
Ninety three women from four counties attended a Clermont Masonic Temple program led by Mrs. Lincoln Condon. The event featured skits, panel discussions, round table talks on federation and budgets, and a tea hosted by Clermont Study Club with officers and leaders from Fayette Allamakee and other counties represented.
Lorraine Kittelson of Luther College Decorah spent the weekend at her parental home. Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin were dinner and supper guests Sunday in the William Nelson Jr home.
Mrs Burkard Riegel reports the Clermont Red Cross drive closed with 424.05 collected in town and township, beating the 350.00 quota by 54.05. Sponsored by Town and Country club volunteers, solicitors included Wayne Gilson, Mrs Leslie Anderson, Mrs Alvin Amundson, and Mrs Harvey Meyer. Gratitude extended to donors and helpers for a successful drive.
East Societies gathered Thursday April 1 with hostesses Mdris Orville Berg Olaf Berg Julia Halverson Astrid Kimball and Miss Sophia Groth. New flooring and painted church basement noted. Next month a silent auction will occur. In Memoriam secretary will send cards at Easter and Christmas. Delegates nominated for WMF convention and general Minneapolis meeting. Myrtle Peterson announced program with hymn Bible study reading and birthday offerings by a list of members.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Mr and Mrs James Anderson hosted a family dinner Sunday for Paul Miene in Postville. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Bill McClurkin and Myra of Wapello, Mr and Mrs Karl Kloster of West Union, and Mr and Mrs Tloyd Meier visiting Leander Hech in fat Olat.
The notice lists Friday April 19 as the Saeeeee Friday Ladies' bridge club event. Other April activities include Monday April 12 Legion Meeting at Clermont Study Club, Tuesday April 13 American Legion Auxiliary at East Clermont Mothers Club, and Thursday April 14 St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild meeting postponed from last Thursday.
Pastor S B Knudsen led morning worship for two infant baptisms at West Clermont Lutheran Church on April 4. James Kenneth, son of Gordon and Mrs Schupbach, with sponsors the Olsons and Olson family group, was joined by a dinner gathering at the Olson home. Also baptized was Stoger Dean, son of Clarence and Mrs Thorson, with sponsors the Berg Dunne and Schneider families and Lyle Guyer guests.
Mr and Mrs John Moon and Cecil of Independence were weekend guests at the home of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr
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