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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

7

Birthday Party Realigned With Names Amid Fractured Text

Fragments show a birthday gathering with guests Beas Blake Beulah Larbictt Starkey Frances Hoopmann Joyce Appel Ruth O Berths Easler Mildred Macré Blanche Dummermuth Abeviet attending a midday ice cream cake event. Details are sparse due to OCR errors, but the party includes several listed individuals and a note of cake and lunch.

Harel Jerdee Frantés Cling Rose ‘Riegel Hénie i Beas Blake Beulah Larbictt Igih Starkey Frances Hoopmann Joyce ‘Appelman Ruth O ‘Berths Easler Mildred Macré' Ad Blanche Dummermuth Abe Viet

Andersons Host Family Birthday Dinner on April Fifteenth

Mr and Mrs qilbert Anderson entertained at their home on Sunday April 15 in honor of six family members with April birthdays. Attending were Mrs C B Kittelson two grandsons Gary and Steven Kittelson Judith daughter in law Mrs Anderson son in law plus C B Kittelson Bonnie Mrs Earl Kloster James Anderson Mr and Mrs Paul Miene and David.

Qilbert Anderson C.B. Kittelson Gary Steven Kittelsoni Judit Anderson Alao Bonnie Earl Kloster James Anderson Paul Miene David

Riverside Club Meeting Apr 11 at Mrs Mary Tatro home

The Riverside Social Club gathered April 11 at Mrs Mary Tatro's home with co-hostess Mrs Bonnie Tatro. The session opened with singing, roll call, and a helpful household hint. Members spent the afternoon tying eight quilts, concluding with more singing and lunch.

Riverside Social Club Mary. Tatro Bonnie Tatro

Clermont High School Test Results and Sports Trophy

The Clermont High School reports social and scientific percentile averages by grade with individual scores for ninth through twelfth grades. Notable top scorers include Ellen Kneeland and Billy Swenson. The school also notes an outstanding three year record and the Clermont boys team receiving a county conference league trophy, presented by Coach Schrader at the West Union Schoolmasters meeting. Biology class enjoyed an airport trip to observe migrating whistling swans.

Ellen Kneeland Mary Ann Mantin Helen’ Rejerson Billy ‘Swenson Marlene Durscher Arlene Ames Bob Johnson Gordon Larson Ae Janet Lyngans Bo Easler Judg Oe Ru Sport News Clermont Schrader West Union

Clermont Senior Wins Grinnell Scholarship and Play Night

DeWayne Johnson of Clermont High learns he won a Grinnell College scholarship from over 300 applicants as a final four to eight receive the award. The senior class play We Shook the Family Tree was performed Friday with band music. Also announced, a KWLC radio panel Careers for Girls hosted by Ramona Olson, Marlene Durscher, and Rose M. Doyle, and a state speech contest in Oskaloosa with DeWayne Johnson Ramona Olson and Elbert Westpfahl.

DeWayne Clermont High Grinnell College DeWayne Johnson Grinnell KWLC Ramona Olson Marlene Durscher Rose M. Doyle Elbert Westpfahl Oskaloosa Virginia Meskel Elbert ‘Westpfah IHSSA American Legion

Woodland Study Club Meeting Notes at Jena Gunder

Woodland Study Club met at Jena Gunder where the program included an article by Eleanor Anderson and a reading titled How Refugees Live by Marie Hogan. Guests included Carl Torkelson Elgin Hazel Reierson Herbert Dummermuth Bess Gunderson and Patty. Contests awarded prizes to Marie Hogan Viola Swenson Eleanor Anderson and Suzanna Larson. Lunch was served.

Jena Gunder Carl Torkelson Elgin Hazel Reierson Herbert Dummermuth Bess Gunderson Patty Eleanor Anderson Marie Hogan Holland Viola Swenson Suzanna Larson Lainch

East Clermont Lutheran plans centennial event dates

Centennial committee of East Clermont Lutheran met April 9 at the Almer Amundson home to plan the church centennial set for July 13 14 and 15. Attendees included Rev and Mrs A O Nesset Arthur Amundson Mr and Mrs George Frieden Mr and Mrs Bilder Bilden Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson and Mr and Mrs M J Blockhus.

East Clermont

Swans Land Here Near Clermont Airport

A flock of 28 whistling swans landed on Follett lake north of Clermont airport last Friday and some remained through Tuesday noon. Spectators lined the highway as cars stopped to watch while the birds fed, appearing to dive and feed near the lake bottom. The local game warden could not identify the birds from the sighting.

Follett Lake Clermont

Clermont Calendar Highlights April Events

Clermont calendar lists Forester meeting on April 19 and a Forester benefit dance on April 20. April 25 features a Ladies Aid meeting and April 26 hosts the Junior Clermont Study Club. Dinner guests at J A Erickson’s home included Norman and Deborah Erickson of Cedar Rapids and Dean JeSart.

Forester Ladies’ Aid Junior Clermont J. A. Erickson Norman Erickson Cedar Rapids Dean JeSart Deborah Billie Wickham Frank Wickham Ostville Don Martin Annie Wm Wickham

Clermont Walton League plans big 25th anniversary events

Clermont chapter of the Isaac Walton League schedules an operatic program with four film reels and speakers, plus a national convention report. Home management project noted. Daughters born and medical events listed. Local Ford dealer sales rise. regional visitors and social events detailed. Clermont high school team loss to Elgin while preparing class plays The Hoodoo and The Varsity Coach.

Clermont Isaac Walton League Opera House Hovland Kittelson Schroeder Mae Carlin Clermont Township Farm Bureau West Union

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Theo Loftsgard

On Sunday family and friends gathered to celebrate Mrs Theo Loftsgard's birthday. A picnic dinner was shared, visits held, and she received many cards gifts and a money purse. Attending were Isabel Nelson Joe Nelson Milord Nelson Harvey Meyer Leo Wolff Emer Nelson Lavon Swanson Geneva Crain Danny Flores and others.

Theo Loftsgard Isabel Nelson Joe Nelson Henry Milton Kenneth Millard Nelson Harvey Meyer Leo Wolff Emer Nelson Lavon Swanson Geneva Crain West Union Danny Flores Towa City

Loyalty Sunday Preached by Superintendent Dill

Loyalty Sunday on April 29 will be marked by Dr. H. Hughes Dill district superintendent delivering the sermon. All members urged to attend. Front page carries details. Last Sunday over fifty attended the Sunday evening fellowship at Will J. Nelson home. The Woman's Society of Christian Service presented an entertaining play that added a highlight to the meeting.

H. Hughes Dill Will J.nelson Woman's Society of Christian Service

Clermont Lutheran Parish Be Corsh Circuit Luther League Convention

Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 am Anthem by junior choir. April 21 22 convention at Stavanger Lutheran Ossian gym with sessions 10 am 2 pm 6 30 pm Pocket Testament banquet at Stavanger south of Ossian. Sunday 11 am services Choral Union concert 3 pm. rehearsal 1 30 pm directed by Prof. Watson Noble Luther College. Parish events April 24 Brotherhood 8 pm West Clermont. April 25 Luther League supper 5 30 pm aiding Seattle convention.

A. O. Nesset West Clermont Becorsh Luther League and Choral Stavanger Lutheran Ossian Stavanger Ossian School Watson Noble Luther College East Clermont L, C. R Ehuren Seattle

Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Meeting Report

The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H club met at the home of Lo Mae and Wanda Meyer on April 7. Twelve members answered roll call. Norma Brandt presented an illustrated talk on color and combinations. Mrs Fellows of Hampton demonstrated foundation garments with Peggy Kerr. Marilyn Meyer illustrated talk on polishing shoes. Kathleen Wherling and Wanda Meyer presented rain care and storing shoes. Guests included Our Mothers and Mrs Bogis and Mrs Myrtle Nelson. Lunch was served.

Clermont Clover Clovers Lo Mae Wanda Meyer Norma Brandt Fellows Hampton Peggy Kerr Marilyn Meyer I Shoes Kathleen Wherling Bogis Myrtle Nelson

Clermont Commercial Club Plans School Reorganization Talk

The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday with about fifty five members. Dinner was at Clermont Cafe. Members discussed reorganization of schools and public satisfaction with current setup. Plans were made for the high school athletic banquet on Thursday April 19 at 6 45 PM at West Clermont Lutheran church, sponsored by the club.

Clermont Commercial Club Clermont Cafe West Clermont

Priest Wedding Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving

Fr. Robert Cooney will offer two Masses of thanksgiving on Saturday morning honoring the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Priest. The Lester Larson and Hiram Olson families of West Union visited Saturday evening at the Emil Lassig home for a picnic dinner and visiting.

Robert Cooney Willi A. J. Priest Lester Larson Hiram Olson West Union Emil Lassig

Grinnell selects DeWayne Johnson Baker Scholar 1951-52

DeWayne Johnson of Clermont high school will graduate in May and has been named a Baker scholar for 1951-52 by Grinnell College president Samuel N. Stevens. Grinnell and the Baker Trust commit $50,000 over three years to promote leadership in small town high schools.

DeWeyne Johnson Clermont High School Samuel N. Stevens Grinnell College Baker Grinnell Baker Trust New York America DeWayne Iowa I High School

Poster Awards Reported At Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Lyle Gundersons. Douglas Appelman won first in 8th grade poster contest with Paul Hackmann second. 7th grade first Charles Thorson, Wanda Barnhouse second. sixth grade first Pauline Nygaard, JoAnn Moore second. Charles Thorson first overall. Unit plans Girls State selection, aims to donate $10 to Camp Fire, and supports a mother-daughter banquet on May 10.

American Legion Auxiliary Lyle Gunderson Harold Triem Knoxville Douglas Appelman Paul Hackmann Charles Thorson Wanda ‘Barn

Marion couple visits relatives this weekend

Mr and Mrs James Triem of Marion spent the weekend visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Ben Bauman and Mr and Mrs Ole Triem.

James Triem Marion Ben Bauman Ole Triem

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Riverside Club Meeting Echo Cline Ford Garage Pete Dougherty’s E. W. Bilgemann Pratt Judy Swenson Aset Mary Martin Hellen Reierson Romana ‘Olson Yports Wayne Olson Lass Glendal Ny- Gard Vaetor Am Undson Carol Betivemnetus Rose Doyle Kathryn Bn Janet Lyngway Canute Woodland Study Club Beck Enterprise Otto Krueger Andine Vasbey Decorah ‘Hospital J. P. Paulson George Hendershott Billings Mont Amy Butler Oelwein E. W. Appelman Hendershott Ohio Gordon Delwe Hillary Peacock Orchestra Tae Clermont Methodist Church Clermont Lutheran Parish West Clermont Luther League Olson & Olson John Deere Implements Sales Clermont, Yowa PPR Ang Pam AIA A FELCO Clermont Cooperative
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