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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
7
Mr and Mrs R L Olson begin excavation for the basement of a new home to be built this summer. The house will stand on the site of the old house between Vine street and J Tempte Street, with the Olson residence previously moved and modernized on the corner block.
The Amvet Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Myrtle Schweinerus home reported a hospital bed purchase now on display in Boyle Building for Clermont and surrounding areas. Officers elected include Sophia Kittelson president Lena Andetada vice president Myrtle Schweinefus secretary Ida Bergchner treasurer Helen Tatro chaplain Sophie Kittelson historian Irene Ostlie sergeant at arms. A lunch was served after.
A note thanking friends and relatives for kindness during a hospital stay. The writer L. L. Rounds thanks visitors cards and remembrances for their support and helping time pass more quickly.
Mr and Mrs Guy Probert hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs J F Miller this Sunday with relatives from Buffalo Center Forest City and nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and Kenneth Loretta Scott Edna Miller Karl Miller and families Mr and Mrs George Durscher along with Marlene and Janice.
The West Clermont Lutheran church hosts the Women's Missionary Federation of the Decorah Circuit on Tuesday April 27 with registrations at 10 a.m. Sessions at 10:30 a.m. and about 2 p.m. feature Magdalene Kleppen of Chicago and Mrs. P. M. Glasoe of Northfield. Rev. J. B. Borgen of Cresco preaches the opening sermonette. Music includes the circuit women's chorus and West Clermont junior L. D. R. officers are Mrs. A. A. Hendrickson Cresco president Mrs. M. J. Blockhus Elgin vice president Mrs. Harold Dinger Decorah secretary and Mrs. M. A. Wangsness West Union treasurer.
The Clermont calendar lists events for Monday Fireman, Business and Professional Women. Wednesday Ladies Aid Riv erside Social Club. Friday Grand Meadow Study Club. Echo want ads encourage readers to pay and try one.
A service is planned for Sunday evening at 7 30. At the close of the service a meeting of the nominating committee will be held with Rey Bruce D Jones and the Pastor in attendance.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor A. O. Nesset hosts a Sunday service on April 25 at 11 a.m. in Clermont with Norse at the main church. Iowa District Luther League and Choral Union hold a convention in Decorah, with W. M. F. convention events at West Clermont on Tuesday, April 27, registration at 10 a.m., sessions morning and afternoon. The April 25-27 events involve parish activities and district meetings. confirmands do not meet this Saturday.
East Clermont Mothers Club met April 13 at president Marjorie Amundson's home with fourteen members and ten visitors. The program included singing Beautiful Savior scripture reading and prayer, hymns, a talk on Prayers and Family Worship, a poem by Marjorie Amundson, and refreshments before adjourning. The next meeting is set for May 11 at Jeleen Bilden's home.
Mrs. Walter Kohls and Mrs. Howard Hoyle hosted the W. C. O. F. at the Kohls residence in Elgin on Wednesday evening. Five hundred provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. Frank Leedy, Joe Leehy, and Gerald Hemaseth. Lunch was served.
The Woodland Study Club met April 13 at Mrs. Mabel Burrow’s home. Members sang America the Beautiful. fourteen members shared Easter news. Ruth Aanes read poems. prizes were awarded to Alma Ruth Aanes Eleanor Anderson Sadie Erhardt and Kate Leehy. Guests included Bess Gunderson Florence Barnes Inga Anderson Esther Griebenow Irene Ostlie and Leo Jr. A lunch was served by the hostess.
Fred Cline has installed a new show window on the southeast corner of his garage and will use the main floor as a showroom. A ramp will be built on the south side to drive cars to the floor. He has modified the former opera house site acquired from Straucé Capper years ago, with the basement now a shop.
Mr and Mrs H A Lubke spent Friday and Saturday in Cedar Rapids. They visited local sites and attended town events, returning home Sunday.
The American Legion Auxiliary will contact Clermont merchants to order flags replacing worn curb flags for display on legal holidays. Individuals may also order a flag through the Auxiliary.
Honor roll lists Freshmen Rose Marie Doyle Oran Shipton Ruth Westpiahl Juniors Roger Amundson Lorraine Kittleson LaVonne Swenson Seniors Ruth Anderson Hazel Entwisle Helen Gerner James Martin Millard Nelson Franklin Shipton Also honorable mention: Sophomores Joan Gerner Eis it Jerdee Minnie Kist Juniors Darlene Olson Norma Jean Ehiers Donald Gutcher DeWayne Johnson Sophomores Barbara Appelman Marilyn Follett Joan Gerner Elsie Jerdee Marvis Larson Wendell Loftsgard Evelyn Miller Ardes Olson Louis Tatro Juniors Sylvia Guyer Paula Hangartner Lorraine Kittleson Gerald Schupanitz Kenneth Tatro Mary Tschantz Seniors Ruth Anderson Helen Gerner Gerald Kittleson James Martin Gordon Meyer Franklin Shipton Typing I Roger Amundson earns pin. Ping earned at 40 wpm. Commanders defeat Marquette 10-2 at Clermont with pitching by V Lofts gard and Anderson. Next game Elgin 3-2 in 7th. Menu highlights listed for grade children with daily meals. Class news covers Junior Senior banquet planning May 8 and Prom preparations. Seventh Eighth grades perfect attendance noted. ramona Olson tardy one day. Third Fourth grades story book inventory ongoing. Continued to Page 6.
Mrs Lois Schrader and Mr Edith Paulson hosted the American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall on April 13. Poppy chairman Ruth Olson announced poster results with prizes for 7th and 8th graders and Gordon Larson winning overall. A joint meeting at Fayette April 20 was noted along with plans for the Knoxville hospital carnival prizes and Look magazine subscription renewals. Delegates were chosen for the Decorsh conference on April 27 and a cancer drive in Clermont was endorsed. April 14 Pan American Day activities may include a paper on Argentina.
The Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday April 28 at the home of Mrs. Edna Nelson instead of Mrs. Helen Landsgard. Members please notice the change of place. Opportunity uses the Want Ads.
The Iowa District Luther League convention runs Friday to Sunday with sessions at Decorah Lutheran church First Lutheran church and the college gym. Evangelist A L Abrahamson leads Friday evening service. A youth rally, choir rehearsals, concerts by Luther College bands and the district choral union are scheduled along with Bible study panel discussions and Sunday communion and evening concert.
Mrs Clarence Gruver of Waukon and Billy Moyle with Sandra Moyle of Chicago spent Friday in the Franz Appelman home and left Saturday night. Mrs John Foss and Gretchen of Iowa City visited Keith Thoma on Friday. They visited Ed Longevitsh in Monona. W E Rounds of Milwaukee arrived Monday for a week with relatives.
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