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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
7
Mrs Christena Monroe becomes the first Clermont resident to purchase Christmas seals supporting the TB and Health association. The effort aims to fund year long health work for residents and neighbors as letters are turned in and seals sold.
Ill and hospitalized notices from La Crosse Wisconsin report L L Amundson undergoing further surgery after travel there on Tuesday and returning home Sunday to Postville hospital. Other items mention Emma Anderson admitted for treatment, Walter Becker bringing his mother Helen Becker to Fayette for Thanksgiving, and multiple local visits and illnesses among area residents.
Parish schedule lists catechetical classes and divine worship at West Clermont and East Clermont campuses. It highlights Sunday school times, midweek services, choir rehearsals, Luther League, and multiple annual congregational meetings, with a silent auction event on December 9 and a December 13 annual meeting.
The Methodist Church invites visitors to worship this Sunday at 8 45 a m led by Minister E G Steinman. All are welcome to attend and join in the service.
St Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m daily services at 8 00 a m except Saturday Confessions scheduled Saturday evening and before Mass.
Full Gospel church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Bible study Thursday at 8 00 p m Rev and Mrs James Schilling pastors in schoolhouse 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18 everyone welcome.
Thanksgiving groups hosted by numerous families across towns include Mr. and Mrs. Miller with the Willies, the Johnsons hosting Norman Reinertson and Daryl from Waterloo, and many others in Decorah Ossian Castalia Monona Cedar Rapids and Guttenberg. Guests include local and nearby residents, with dinners and suppers shared in homes from Fayette to Elgin and beyond.
The Women's Service Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Martin Amundson's home. Twelve members answered roll, prayers and hymns were led, and a quilt was stitched for the Home Funding Association in Ottumwa. Two visitors attended as readings were shared. a Christmas party is slated for December 7 at Mrs. Henry Amundson's home.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson moved into their new home on the north edge of town this week following a farm closing out sale held last week. They recently purchased the property from Mr and Mrs Carl Westpfahl who have moved to Cedar Rapids for employment with the Westpfahl family relocating.
The Iowa H S A A cuts the state finals to four class B teams and two teams from classes A and AA, removing classifications before the tournament. Final sessions run Thursday through Saturday evenings. Teams may play up to eight games to reach the state meet.
Saturday afternoon a cradle shower honored Mrs. Leslie Lauer the former Frances Wolf. Guests included Mdms. Almer Gulsvig Postville Clair Lauer Eldorado Peter Wolf Leo Wolf West Union Isobel Nelson Art Nelson Millard Nelson Jr Elmer L Nelson Harvey Meyer Ilo Wanda Millard Nelson Jr and daughters H H Follett Will J Nelson.
Waterville residents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grangaard hosted their weekend guests daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tatro while Connie and David Dummermuth visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth. Several other local families hosted or visited relatives including Kittelsons Solversons Grimes and Postville guests, and students Streeter Shining and Barbara Appelman returning to the University of Iowa.
Neighbors and friends, with contractor Lucian Appelman, near completion of a new 26x30 barn on the Clair Smale farm north of Clermont. The previous 32x60 barn burned in June 1949, at an estimated $6,000 loss, rebuilt on the same foundation, then struck by lightning in August this year causing about $8,000 damage including 2,000 bales of hay and 27 sheep. A legend says a boy caused the first fire 45 years earlier. Mr Smale jokes about moving if the jinx continues.
Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard and Mr and Mrs Louie Olgan attended the county Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Waucoma on Tuesday evening with about 99 present including the district president secretary treasurer and district commander. A quilting party was held at Mrs Otto Vasby home to make a quilt for Woodland Study club for an orphanage.
Anton Skaien 84, died Saturday after a lingering illness. Survived by his widow, daughter Mrs. Oscar Lien, two granddaughters Lavanda Olsen and Mrs. Norris Geralding Reirson, two sisters Mrs. Andrew Anderson and Marie Skaien, and brother E. C. Skaien of Long Beach California. Funeral services were held Tuesday at East Clermont Lutheran church. A life sketch will be published next week.
The Ladies' Aid plans a gathering at Mrs. Will J. Nelson's home on Wednesday in December with hostesses Mrs. Clifford Kittelson, Mrs. Ruth Starkey, and Mrs. Millard Nelson. Mrs. Louie Olson leads the program as roll call asks residents to share "Family Traditions at Christmas Time."
Richard Belschner of Arlington spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Geo Belschner. His parents the Wm Belschners came Sunday then went to Milton Schierholz home for dinner. Mr and Mrs Bill Hitch returned from Des Moines and visited the Harry Vauslin home. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson Jr and daughters Carolyn and Leslie Hitch, who joined their parents for the weekend.
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