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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
7
Troop 51 of Clermont will display on proper use and display of the flag of our country at Scout-O-Rama in Waterloo Saturday afternoon and evening. The Gardner and Flowers Building at Dairy Cattle C 288 grounds hosts the event sponsored by Clermont Brick and Sand Co.
The spring meeting of the De gorah Circuit W. M. F. will be held Tuesday April 26 at the Lincoln Lutheran church two miles south of Ridgeway. Several speakers and local musical talent are planned. Registration begins at 10 am.
Clermont Calendar lists upcoming meetings for Firemen, Business and Professional Women's, Ladies' Aid, Riverside Club and Junior Study Club. The report also details a long string of weekend and Sunday visits by local families and guests from Ames, Iowa City, Waterloo, Decorah, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Charles City, including Easter meals and hospital nurse student Delores Schupanitz visiting in Cedar Rapids.
The article lists OLS Nénor Roll Seniors and Juniors with multiple students by name across classes. It also names Sophomores Freshmen and Honorable Mention groups, highlighting perfect attendance as a criterion and including a long roster of students such as Roger Amundson Gloria Buraas Lorraine Kittle Darlene Olson Janet Lyngaaz Wayne Olson Kathryn Larson Judith Swenson and many others.
Mr. Moore received a commendation from C. W. Bangs, supervisor of the Iowa School Lunch Program, for the Clermont school's hot lunch efforts. An inspection by Mrs. Stanton found the program very well managed with no specific recommendations.
Clermont defeated rival Elgin 5 to 0 as K. Anderson spun two hit ball and led a errorless defense. Clermont collected six hits and earned its second straight win of the spring on Clermont home field.
Clermont High School students performed a multifaceted program for the Fayette County Schoolmasters Club featuring soloists Ardes Olson LaVonne Swenson Elsie Marie Jerdec and Evelyn Miller plus groups performing tunes including Eudora Tripleteers Snowflakes In a Persian Market and Bar uska The Viking Band also played Bar uska Man On The Flying Trapeze and Under the Double Eagle Home Economics showcased checkerboard crafts banana bread and tea during a Rae Beck Style Show A Fifth and Sixth Grade attendance list noted perfect records with several students highlighted for work and a birthday treat for Charles Thorson
Sevenths and eights grades list perfect attendance for six weeks. Names include 8th graders Marlene Durscher Kath leen Halverson Mary Hoopman Kay Jacobson Ralph Kneeland LaVern Larson Carmen Swenson Sylvan Taylor Marilyn Wede and Robert Johnson 7th grade portion continues in the report.
Sunday April 24 services at East Clermont include adult confirmation at 9 30 a m Luther League Day program at 2 30 p m with address by Harlan Blockhus and evening program. Thursday April 21 Elgin Society meets at 2 p m hosted by Mrs Geo Hanson with Mesdames Anderson and Hofer assisting. Fly Friday April 22 Decorah Circuit meeting at Washington Prairie church with morning and afternoon sessions and a Brotherhood Rally at 8 p m. Tuesday April 26 Decorah Circuit W M F convention at Lincoln church.
Clermont Methodist Church announces a Sunday evening service on May 1 conducted by Rev. Bruce D. Janes. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet with Mrs. Gerald Gutcher on May 4.
Gina Isabel Stenerson born November 21 1880 in Grand Meadow township died April 15 1949 at University of Minnesota Hospital at age 68. She taught in Minnesota high schools and at Scandinavia College Wisconsin, cared for her ill sister Handi Halverson, lived in Postville and Minneapolis, wrote Norwegian tales of pioneer life, funeral held East Clermont Lutheran church with many relatives and friends attending. Notice also lists a Ladies Aid meeting for Clermont on April 27 and names several local residents.
Cal firmer Kathy Fiscus rescue drew in two Clermont men Paul Roberts and Russell Gruver who suggested using cesspool digging gear to dig a 24 inch shaft to 45 feet. They helped move equipment and volunteered to descend but were not allowed to take part due to safety casings and access limits.
The Birthday Club gathered Wednesday at the Nels Iverson residence to celebrate Mrs. Iverson's birthday with social time, a picnic supper, and a gift. Present were Emma Erickson, Selma Olson, Mary Olson, Tillie Amundson, Lucylle Triem, Andine Vasby, Bertina Burags, Ruth Starkey, Emma Olson, Laver Olson, Emma Gunderson, Evelyn Olson, Trene DeSart, Gussie Miller, Irene Olson, Delores Jacobson, Helen Landsgard, and Kathinka Larson.
Loe Thompson writes appreciation for Clermont fire department and neighbors after his tractor burned last week. Several local families and visitors are noted with travels to Lakota, Capron, Elgin, Byron Yauslin, and Plainfield. A county Legion and Auxiliary joint meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 at Maynard.
Clermont High School held its first baseball practice on the local diamond Tuesday evening. Six veterans listed: Lind, Horan, P. Gress, D. Gress, Buser, and R. Steffans. P. Gress and Lind to share pitching. infield and outfield undecided. First game scheduled Friday against West Union. Also noted: the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo N. Loftsgard died last Sunday after being born the previous Thursday. J. E. Jacobson family moved from St. Olaf to Gunderson home on Main Street. Fred and Mrs. Cline welcomed a son born at West Union hospital last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dibble returned from Florida. Hiram Jacobson, son at St. Olaf College, visited his father J. E. Jacobson. Fred Larrabee returned to Fort Dodge after visits to Larrabee homes.
A blaze on the Kenton Krueger farm destroyed the broader house and 250 ten day old chicks during a Thursday night storm. Mrs. Carl Hal verson reported the fire to the Clermont operator, who alerted the Kruegers and the fire department, but the flames were already out of control. High winds are blamed for starting the fire.
Mr and Mrs Gene Waters were guests of Mrs Inga Anderson and Kenneth on Saturday for Mrs Waters birthday. Marvin Flack and Carol dined with Glen Tindell in Postville on Sunday. Willet Miller joined Easter dinner at Louie Ol Margaret Tschantz in Postville. Margaret Tschantz visits sister Mary Tschantz in Clermont. H Dibble hosted an afternoon luncheon for granddaughter Zoe Ann baptised at Our Savior Episcopal with Rev Charles Edwards officiating. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Robert Smith Cedar Falls and other guests from Castalia Decorah Postville.
Public bank statement filed by Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Fayette County Iowa listing liabilities deposits and capital accounts as of April 11 1949. Signatures Louise Miller president J A Erickson cashier sworn April 19 1949 before Notary Verla Gunderson with attestations and notary seal.
The April meeting at Mrs. Harold Bennett s home with Mrs. Doyle Bennett and Beverly assisting revealed poppy poster winners in 7th grade Delores Nelson Shirley Olson and Joan Swenson and in 8th grade Marlene Dur scher Ramona Olson and Beverly Nelson. Proceeds from a recent food sale totaled 37 dollars. A new Camp Fire guardian Mrs. Nora Loftsgard was chosen with Ruth Nelson assisting. she invites girls 10 and over to attend a first gathering at her home. April marking Pan American month, Ruth Olson read about Venezuela. A Cancer drive is organized with a house to house canvas by named workers. The president called a recess to view a total lunar eclipse.
The town council of Clermont warns motorists to obey speeding laws as a state patrolman will periodically visit to arrest speeders and other violators. Citizens are urged to drive safely and sanely. By order of the Town Council. 183-34. Will J. Nelson, Mayor.
A long list of weekend visitors and dinner guests from Waukon Northwood Sherburn Postville and nearby towns. Names include the Gruver Lubke Bush Blake Nathan Steffens Anderson Nesteby McNeil Hackmann Peters Olson Roe Flack Johnson Ruckdashel Thoma Messerli and Gunderson with visits spanning Lansing Postville Elgin Cedar Rapids Wadena and Rochester.
About 150 attended the Clermont Parent-Teachers Association meeting at Larrabee Auditorium on April 13. Miss Thelma Lyngaas and Miss Norma Berentson led primary pupils through Mother Goose rhymes, finger plays, songs, choral readings, and performances including The Vitamin Parade and Joyce Larson's piano solo. The nominating committee elected Guy Probert as president, Harlan Schultz as vice-president, Mrs. George V. Larson as secretary, and Mrs. Elmer Olson as treasurer. installation will occur May 11.
Clermont High boys and girls athletic teams were guests of the Community Club at a Monday banquet for about one hundred people held at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Dr. L. L. Carr was the guest speaker.
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