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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
7
A social evening followed by a luncheon brought together Mr. and Mrs. Jease Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Sr, and Mrs. Ted Anderson of Farmersburg at the Nits house Friday for a family gathering and housewarming.
A. R. Morgan of Minneapolis and daughter Edith visited Mrs. W R Blake on Wednesday. They plan to take Miss Morgan to New York to depart for Kolar in Mysore State, India, where she has signed for another seven years as a teacher at South India Bible Institute. She previously spent three years in mission work there before a vacation.
Clarence Olson of east of Clermont owns a four year old Hereford cow with five calves in 21 months. The cow birthed twins on July 11 148 a single on May 31 1948 and twins again on April 16 1950. Olson praises the cow as a bossy asset. Mr and Mrs Fred Cline visited the Harry Cline home at West Union on Sunday.
The article covers a district music contest in Charles City where cornet trio Marilyn Follett Barbara Appelman and DeWayne Johnson and Elsie's clarinet solo earned superior ratings. The sextet scored II, others received II ratings for glee club and mixed chorus, and the band earned III for its first contest.
A large crowd attended Clermont High's senior class costume play Little Women on Thursday. Students prepare for May 16 class night while the yearbook staff works toward early distribution. The Clermont baseball team beat Waucoma 6 on the home diamond behind pitching by Donald Yauslin. Seventh grade biology covers animal and plant pests while sixth grade studies sound and eighth grade soil conservation. English classes review parts of speech. social studies plan South America field trips after Central America and West Indies visits.
A record crowd attended the senior class of Clermont high school's gym presentation of Little Women on Friday evening. Mrs Meskel and the cast are commended for their fine work and portrayal of the costume play.
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs Julia Bilden's home for a picnic dinner honoring her 76th birthday, which fell on Tuesday April 25, also marking her granddaughter Diane Bilden's anniversary. Attendees included multiple local families and individuals from Elgin and nearby, who brought gifts. On Tuesday afternoon the Union Street Birthday Club hosted a party for Mrs Bilden with a social hour and a picnic supper, ending with a gift presentation.
Scout Troop 51 met Tuesday evening April 18 with nineteen Scouts present. Allen Jobson led, Dale Schultz and Arthur Nelson aided Morse code work, Donald Gutcher and DeWayne Johnson guided tenderfoot and second class progress. Games included Crossed and Uncrossed and Black Magic. Members earning Tepicitdt requirements were Ralph Mai Albert Wede Dennis Bear Ralf Kneeland and Leslie Vaustin. Second class earners were Lew Barnhouse and Robert Easler. First class earners were Howard Kittelson David Gutcher and Robert Johnson. DeWayne Johnson will receive his Eagle Scout at the Court of Honor in Clermont on Thursday evening April 27.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett traveled to Winton on Wednesday for a cousin’s funeral. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Henry Reinhardt Mrs Wm Katschkowsky and Mrs Henry Hartman of Elkader. The group returned home on Friday.
The De corah Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church holds its spring meeting at West Clermont church on Thursday May 4 with sessions at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm A Brotherhood rally follows at 6:00 pm The program features devotions by Rev J H Préus bible study by Rev O F Engebretson an evangelism address by Rev M A Egge and an afternoon address by Rev W T Jordahl who is new Iowa District president A panel on adult instruction is led by Rev Nelson Preus with several pastors joining The closing address on Evangelism and the Congregation is by Rev S Sorgen A Clermont senior choir and others perform noon meals served by the ladies Delegates pastors and visitors from thirty nine congregations attend the public is invited to sessions
Mrs Ray Tomsheck and Mari lyn Morey hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Tech home Monday evening with eighteen members present. Each member agreed to donate 1.00 to the Boy Scout Gettysburg fund. Bridge followed with high scores by Andine Vasby and Alice Sniffin.
Mrs. Mary Washburn and Mr. and Mrs. George Washburn and daughters attended a dinner and birthday party Thursday evening in the Willard Peck home near Ossian in honor of the Peck family son Larry's first birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Moon of Des Moines visited the area this past week and took their household furnishings.
A. O. Nesset and Richard Troup preach at West and East Clermont churches on Sunday April 30. Youth Sunday will be observed in East Clermont with the youths in charge at 11:00 a.m. West Clermont Luther League meets at 8:00 p.m. and offerings support youth work. Week events include Priscillas May 2 and a De Corah Circuit Spring convention May 4 with sessions and a Brotherhood rally.
Clermont Methodist Church announces a May 7 service led by Minister Bruce D. Jones. The North Iowa conference Woman's Society of Christian Service plans its first annual meeting in Webster City this Friday.
Amvet Auxiliary met on April 20 with nine members and one visitor Mrs. Robert Burrow. The group approved a hospital bill, sent CPR cards, and discussed correspondence. A quilt for the children’s home was ordered and a $2 donation to the cancer drive was authorized. Officers elected: Lena Anderson president, Tina Gress vice president, Ida Belschner treasurer, Sophia Kittelgen secretary, Irene Ostlie hospital chair, Josie Gilbert historian, Mary Olson sergeant at arms, Isabelle Nelson chaplain, Myrtle Schweinerus P R D, Mabel Burrow parliamentarian.
The Doyle Bennett family and Bod Pratzman visited the Lansing area. Mrs. Ruth Larson hosted Louie Larson for several days at her home with Louann. Jane Kula accepted an editor role at Crosstalk, the West Coast Telephone Co. employee magazine based in Everett, Wash. She serves as secretary to Mr. Gritten in Everett. Jane is the daughter of Roger and Henderson. Steve Sveiich traveled from Oakdale for a weekend visit to the Ed Stry home. Mrs. Millard Sampson of Castalia visited Olavus Berentson, and the Sampsons joined Ed Stry and Louann for dinner with Mrs. Mary Washburn. The Wm Moyle family from Chicago were weekend guests at the Franz Appelman home, with Billy Moyle extending his stay with relatives in town and at Wau.
A birthday celebration for Mrs. Lucy Engle was held Wednesday with attendees including Mesdames Isabel Nelson Herbert Dummermuth Olivia Olson Geo Durscher Carl Halverson Geo Belschner Lyle Gunderson Alma Anderson Anson Priest Ruth Larson and Julia Bilden. A monetary gift was given and a picnic lunch followed. On Friday evening a second party featured cards and wake ice cream with Mrs Engle receiving a gift. Attending were Mesdames Emil Lassig B Riegel Ralph Wells Gerald Gutcher and Bess Tschantz.
25 years ago funeral services for Helen Henderson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Henderson were held April 22 from the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Olson Rev Wm McVettie conducted services Several drove to Cedar Rapids to see Upper Iowa Dee game Zeke Larson pitched for the losers star of the game Fayette lost 6 3 Mrs Geneva Coldwell of Chicago came Thursday to visit her parents S E Wickham Some one Saturday night drove into the oak railing protecting the old town pump railing supported the fire siren wrecking it Clermont high school ball team fell in first game of season at Postville Friday Fifth annual Clermont firemen's hall in the Clermont opera house Friday night grand success net proceeds around 100 and everyone enjoyed themselves to the limit
Clermont Study Club met on Tuesday afternoon April 18 at Alice Kittelson's home with thirteen members. Hazel Jerdee reviewed Yu tung Lin's My Country and My People and discussed China Today. The group set May 4 as the last meeting of the year and reviewed 1950-51 program plans.
Cedar Rapids Piano Co announces a 33 inch console piano priced with payments of 16.01 monthly or rent low cost. Territory salesman will demonstrate at no obligation. Also notes social visits: Mr and Mrs Mert Dayton of Ft Dodge as weekend guests of Mrs Dayton’s brother Guy Williams and family. dining with Harvey farms near Postville Junction. visits in Oelwein and Clermont Lutheran group activities. septuagenarian birthday events and Charles City Kittelson family weekend visit to Henry Kittelson home.
A picnic dinner was held for Mrs M H Moore at the Blake home on Wednesday evening. All appointments and the birthday cake made by Mrs Blake were in white and green. After the dinner Mrs Moore was presented with a gift by the ladies and bridge was played with high scores won by Mrs Louie Olson and Mrs Elmer Easler. Present were Mesdames Gordon Hoopman, Fred Cline, LaNora Halvorson, Elmer Fasler, Louie Olson, Lorranne Crowe and Franz Appelman.
Monday May 1 council meeting. Tuesday May 2 West Clermont Priscillas E S meeting. Wednesday May 3 Methodist Ws Oc. 8. Thursday May 4 East Clermont Societies St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild.
Mrs Olavus Berentson and Helen spent Sunday evening in the home of Don Burget at Fayette.
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