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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
7
The Clermont Brick and Sand Hardware showcases the new Maytag house freezer described as a complete kitchen unit. It offers 6 cubic feet of storage, capable of holding about 240 pounds of meat fruit and vegetables, weighs around 365 pounds, and includes several new features appealing to buyers. The unit will be displayed on the local dealer's floor.
Clermont news reports the Clermont Masonic lodge has bought the three story Main street building from Mrs A M Larrabee and is converting it into a modern Masonic Temple. A grand lodge room on the third floor will remain in use and second floor remodels aim to create a social and reception area for members and guests.
The Decorah Circuit W M F holds its spring meeting Tuesday April 23 at First Lutheran Cresco. Registration starts 10 am. Rev C T Paulson Calmar preaches. Clara Paulson Luther College Decorah speaks on Christian Education. Mrs Byron Nelson W M F officer outlines federation rights and upcoming convention. Officers listed include President Mrs Oscar Engebretson and others.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs Gerhard Halvergens home on Wednesday April 10. A program titled Long Auld Lang Syne was presented by Mabel Amundson. A business meeting approved a Red Cross donation. Clarice Lien spoke on caring and babies sewing machines. Myrtle Thorson was honored with a birthday song. Music by Mrs Beryle Swenson followed a closing song and lunch served by Mrs Ruth Lyngaas and Mrs Harriet Olson.
The Clermont township Red Cross reports a 1946 quota of 350.00 with $708.95 collected. Thanks go to Ed Quinn Millard Sampson Harold Rooker James Anderson Grace Grimek Lucy Engle Rosa Riegel A O Nesset Otto Larson Herbert Martin Mrs Carl Westpfahl Vernon Anderson James Henderson Wm A Nelson Elsie Trude Lloyd Aanes Emmet Carlin Mrs K J Kerr Clifford Osmundsen Louis Olson Frances Cline Levern Olson Clifford Kittelson Oscar Thompson Harald Landsgard Otto Brandt Oliver Rowland M H Moore Ole Amundson Roy Swenson Arthur Nelson Otto Krueger. Gratitude extends to Clermont donors whose generosity more than doubled the quota. the township is nearly 100 percent Red Cross membership. Lorraine Crowe, Chairman.
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall on Tuesday April 9. Pan American chairman presented a Panama report with pictures of birds and animals. Nine members were initiated: Audry Bennett Clara Belsehner Jacquelyn Bakewell Lois Pritz Dina Johnson Marilyn Follett Wilma Martin Barbara Appelman LaVonne Swenson. A pot luck lunch followed. The next meeting będzie at Nora Loftsgard's home.
West Clermont Luth eran Sunday school members present an Easter program on Sunday evening April 21 at 8 o clock. Processional Sunday School songs include I Know That My Redeemer Liveth and Jesus Loves Me. The program features various choirs and vocal selections with many named participants and offerings, closing with The Day of Resurrection.
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday April 9 at Mrs. Marjorie Appelman’s home for a one o’clock luncheon honoring Mrs. Lillian Larson who recently moved to Manchester. LaNora Halverson reviewed Black Boy. Elsie Nesset played piano and Lois Olson sang Ave Maria with Joyce Amundson on piano. Hazel Jerdee and Edith Larson were elected delegates to the Federation convention with Marjorie Appelman and Worraine Crowe as alternates.
Mme. Melbel Burrow led the Woodland Study Club on Tuesday April 9 with twelve members reporting by exchange of flower seeds. Prizes awarded in two contests went to Nora Nelson Ursula Hemafeth Kate Leehy and Amy Hovland. readings were given by Jean Aanes and Jelena Gunderson. guests included Nora Loftsgard Esther Griebenow and Lena Anderson. the gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne.
Ivan Medberry born February 13 1895 in Styria township died Sunday afternoon April 14 at fifty one Funeral services were held at Burnham funeral home West Union with burial in West Union cemetery Surviving widow and one son Forest granddaughter Carolyn A Medberry mother and six sisters Lived Fayette county all life Attendees included Mrs M J Probert of Chicago and Mrs Leon and Donnahough of Lincoln Neb, sisters of Mr Medberry.
Sheehy family mourns the death of their brother in law Charles Schaefer at his Eugene Oregon home. He died suddenly Sunday evening at 9 from a heart attack and was once a leading merchant here as operator of the Double Store. His daughter Mrs James Branby formerly of Clermont now lives in Oregon. Funeral attendance was limited by reservation priorities.
The Luther College Women’s Chorus directed by Clara M Hoyt will perform at the Postville Lutheran church on April 25 at 8 p.m. The group then tours to La Crosse Wisconsin and northern Minnesota including Spring Grove Minneapolis St Paul Glenwood Wilmar and New Ulm.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Erhardt were guests Sunday at a family dinner in the Ole Peterson home.
A school of instruction was held at Mrs. Geo. Larson's home led by Virginia Vaupel on Making the Most of Home Furnishing. Representatives of all township clubs attended. a pod duck lunch followed. Present were Mrs. Kenneth Kerr Mrs. Raymond Brandt Mrs. E. E. Crowe Mrs. Ewald Lyngass Mrs. Ames Olson and Mrs. Frank Leehy.
A note expressing sincere thanks to neighbors who assisted with seeding, provided transportation, and sent cards or called during hospital stay. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Peterson and family spent the weekend in the Ole Peterson home.
In fond memory of our dear mother Mrs W L Powers who departed this life one year ago April 13 Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered Sweet happy memories cling round your name True hearts that loved you with deepest affection Always will love you in death The Children.
Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby were guests Sunday evening in the Oliver Rowland home, sharing a quiet social visit.
The Church of the Savior in Clermont celebrates its 75th anniversary on Easter Day with Holy Communion and a historical sermon by Rev. Chas F. Edwards of Decorah. The church was built by Mrs. Frances Jones Vinton in memory of her children Elisha Dyer Vinton and Caroline Dyer Vinton and consecrated December 16, 1870 by Bishop Henry Washington Lee. The public is invited.
The Clermont Chapter of OES conducted a school of instruction led by Mrs. Ruth Claxton of Fayette on Saturday afternoon. A 6:30 pot luck supper featured Mrs. Claxton as guest of honor. Helen Halverson was initiated, Celia Morf served as courtesy candidate, and corsages were given to officers. A $19.75 offering was given to the E. E. home at Boone. Guests came from Postville Fayette and West Union.
At the New Hampton leaders banquet on April 9 Troop 51 of Clermont earned the blue ribbon as the north Fayette county district’s outstanding troop. Rev. R. E. Cooney was named an honorary Wapsi Eagle. Troop 51 is sponsored by the Clermont Commercial Club.
Mr and Mrs Lou Engelhart of Luana were guests in the Ralph Schrader home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson were visitors in the Ivan Anderson home Monday. Mrs Anderson has not been well lately and is under the doctor s care.
St Peters Church announces Holy Thursday Easter Triduum observances with Mass and Holy Communion and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 8 p.m. Holy Hour. Good Friday devotions 1 to 3 p.m. Way of the Cross. Holy Saturday blessing of fire baptismal font and 8:30 a.m. High Mass. Easter Sunday 9 a.m. High Mass with benediction. Confessions hours listed. Fr Robert Cooney, Pastor.
Clermont parish announces Norse and English communion services at West and East Clermont churches on Easter Sunday April 21 with festival services at 9 30 and 11 am The Luther League breakfast at 6 am and bake sale lunch at 2 30 pm are scheduled for Saturday April 20 at West Clermont church parlors Sunday school rehearsal at 2 pm and missions offerings at all festival services East Clermont and Cresco events noted with confirmations and a dinner guest list from the district
A group of nine tractors and seeding equipment went to Mr and Mrs John Kelly residence on Wednesday to complete spring planting in a short time. Mr Kelly is recuperating from an operation two weeks prior. Participants included Roger Henderson James Henderson Ed Quinn Phil Steffens Franz Appelman Will Carlin Will Wede Carmen Peterson Raymond Kist and Louis Gilbert. Evelyn Erickson Delores Erickson visited Mrs Bertina Burass and Gloria Saturday.
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