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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
Clermont students showcase art class color work and fundraising, while kindergarten pupils read and paint murals. First through third graders share attendance records, letters from former students, and upcoming local events at Olson district No. B with a barn project underway.
Lavanda Carr hosted the Mac Dowell Music Club at Mrs. G E Jorgenson’s home as Lavanda’s senior prize went to Of a Tailor and a Bear while Louis Amundson captured junior second prize. John Freemont Cooley edits a new Clermont paper Whith starting soon and ships it from Dew City to set up shop. The opening game between the Gunder Giants and the Hard backers ended in a win for the latter.
A column notes many reasons for child crankiness including improper feeding, lack of sleep, and too much excitement. It argues mothers should guide six year olds to age appropriate tasks, avoid scolding, and tailor expectations to each child’s abilities rather than push for premature maturity.
Mission Society met on Wednesday April 15 with hostesses Mrs Ed Butikofer Mr. Frieden Peter Anderson Conner Dummermuth Harald Halverson DeVere Halverson Alvin Buroden and Albert Halverson. Mrs Vernon Anderson led Bible study an Easter gift of ten dollars from Mrs John O Larson was noted. A move was made to send ten dollars to the piano fund at Decorah Carrie Lee home. Delegates L M Hovland and Z C Jerdec reported on the W M FPF Workers Conference at West Clermont. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs I C Jerdee Ted Lofts gard Evelyn Olson Emma Angenian Burnell Larson Alfred Olson Gilbert Nelson Nels Iverson Sophie Anderson George Mueller and Miss Inga Larson. Meeting closed in the usual form.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson were dinner guests Sunday of the Gunderson family illustrating a close community circle.
The Business and Professional Women met at Mrs. Dean DeSart’s home for a dessert luncheon, then a regular meeting and bridge. Co host, Mrs William Belschner. Bridge prizes to Lucy Engle Bess Blake and Alma Anderson. Aldora Anderson resigned as Bluebirds leader. new leader search plan formed. Reminder cards to be mailed. honor roll committee reported $43 to band uniform fund.
Cheryl Shipton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Shipton, was taken to Postville hospital Thursday morning with virus pneumonia. Karl Martin visited Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Saturday and Sunday and plans to return there next Saturday for further surgery. The Donald Martin family of Orchard spent Sunday with him.
Local broker J A Erickson notes the McGreevy farm sold to Les ter OQ Anderson of West Union. The Bertha Bilden home in Clermont sells to Floyd and Marcella Bergeson. Clermont also records the Haas home sale to Robert and Evelyn Mott. All new owners assume possession immediately.
Cub Pack gathered Friday evening April 24 at the Legion hall with Cub Master Guy Muchow in charge. Den Mothers Mrs. Gordon Hoopman and Mrs. Robert Mott assisted. Boys wore Hawaiian costumes and leis made by themselves and danced to a record player. Arrow Point awarded to Dale Hoopman and Levyerne Osterhus. Bear Books earned by Billy Schultz and Roger Yauslin. Lion Books to Dale Hoopman and Richard Belschhner. Dickie Westpfahl joined as Wolf. Dale Hoopman’s birthday honored with a song. Lunch provided by Cub Mothers.
The American Legion Auxiliary places Key to Peace on the library shelf. Manion argues for a surge of pure Americanism amid a global demand and domestic shortages, urging Americans to multiply production, root out communism in schools, and emphasize Americanism at home.
Mr and Mrs Olaf Berg Mr and Mrs Orville Berg and Arvey Berg were at Rockdeil Minny Wednesday to attend the funeral of Olaf s sister in law Mrs Magnus Berg The Magnus Bergs formerly tenanted the Bauder farm in this vicinity A surprise birthday party was held honoring Mrs Clifton Pringle on her anniversary Tuesday
A long list of visits and hosting in the Postville area includes Mr. and Mrs. Len Simek and friends at 418 Pratt St Ravenna Ohio updates. numerous dinners, bridge, and birthday celebrations. residents traveling to Davenport Mason City Ossian and Dubuque. wedding and Open House reports. addresses and new moves. and a note on a hospital eye surgery for David Dummermuth.
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