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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

7

Catholic Societies Meet At Harlan Schultz Home

The Rosary Society and Altar Guild gathered Thursday at Mrs. Harlan Schultz's home with women including Mrs. John Bakewell and Mrs. Brady Paulson assisting. They opened with prayer and a Rosary decade, welcomed sixteen members, and discussed Advent scripture. The sick committee reported on plants and fruit for members, the finished quilt will be given at lunch December 11 at Pratt Electric Shop, and a clothing box was sent to Rome for needy European children.

Rosary Society and Altar Guild Harlan Schultz John Bakewell Brady Paulson Lorrine Crowe Geneva Wells Eliza Martz Pratt Electric Shop Extension Magazine Knock Ireland Rome Europe

Builders Start Home for Christiansons in North Town

Start Work on Home Construction has begun for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christianson in the north end of town. They expect to move about March 1. The project is by their son-in-law Elmer Sander of Postville.

Albert Christianson Christiansons Elmer Sander Postville

Typing class and a student profile in the paper

The article describes typing class activities including block and indented styles and poetry typing. It notes student speeds led by Marilyn Follett at 39.5 WPM and Barbara Appelman at 39 WPM, then presents a brief Who's Who on Norman Sampson detailing height, weight, sports, and interests.

Marilyn Follett Barbara Appelman

New Student Margaret Fischer Joins Clermont High

Margaret Fischer transfers from Mt Hope Wig to Clermont High as a junior, enlarging the junior class to 21. The district hosts a choral operetta in Larrabee auditorium led by Miss Maude Rucker to raise funds for a radio phonograph for the choral department.

Margaret Fischer Clermont High Margaret Mt. Hope Wig Clermont Maude Rucker

Olson to Carry On Family Farm Implement Firm

Mrs Evelyn Olson will continue the Clermont farm implement business started by her late husband. Elmer Olson will manage with help from his brother, while Richard Olson remains involved. The operation now covers most of a three storefront block and will keep John Deere lines. The new firm name is forthcoming.

Evelyn Olson Clermont Elmer Olson Olson Richard John Deere

Elgin and Clermont Split Tuesday Basketball Games

Elgin and Clermont split results with Clermont girls losing 44 to 29 as Lorraine Kittelson scored 19 for Clermont and Eunice Gehring led Elgin with 13. The boys game ended 34 to 24 in favor of Elgin after Elgin led most of the way and Clermont used its second team late guided by a large Elgin crowd.

Clermont Elgin Lorraine Kittelson Eunice Gehring Elgin Pannthers

Willet Miller Wins Fourth at International

Willet Miller, junior of Miller & Son farm operators, entered two Poland China pens in Chicago International class 84. His light pen placed fourth against 26 pens from universities and feeders. one pen sold to a packer at 25.50 per hundred. It’s his first year farming solo and first show ring attempt.

Willet Miller Wm. B. Miller & Son Poland Miller Si Rged Miller & Son

John Deere Day Set by Olson Implement Co

Olson Implement Co in Clermont plans the annual John Deere Day on Thursday December 16 at the Ford Garage display room. The event features educational films on modern farming, new equipment and other features. Local dealers cover the event cost and tickets are urged in advance at the store.

Clermont Community Club Ford Garage Olson Implement Co Cleremont John Deere John Deere Co Olson Implement

Priscillas Met December Meeting with Hostesses and Nominations

The Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday December 1 with hostesses Mesdames Clarence Johnson Raymond Erhardt Louis A Olson Harold Halverson Merle Moen and Elmer Blockhus. Devotions were by Mrs Johnson in Rev Nesset's absence. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and annual reports given. Nominating committee recommended Millard Nelson for president Richard Olson for first vice president Arthur Olson for second vice president Vernon Anderson for secretary and James Henderson for treasurer. Officers were unanimously elected. The program included Hymn read by Ruth Olson a Christmas reading a vocal solo by Norene Amundson and the meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer and doxology.

Priscilla Working Band Mesdames Clarence Johnson Raymond Erhardt Louis A. Olson Harold Halverson Merle Moen Elmer Blockhus Nesset Hovland Millard Nelson Richard ©. Olson Arthur 5S. Olson Vernon Anderson James Henderson Ruth Olson Society Norene Amundson Herald Angels East Clermont Lyle Olson Cradle Roll Geraldine Olson Missionary Magazine Church Selmer Groth Donald Larson Alaska Cradle Roll Society Genevieve Anderson Orville Berg Mission Society Tilpher Bilden Clarence Olson Milfred Olson Doris Johnson Herbert Bigeckhus Henry Amundson Ames Orphans’ Home Lutheran Welfare Decorah Leona Lyn Mesdames Andrew Anderson Henry Peterson H. H. Gilbertson Ernest Holt Gordon Stewart Richard Amundson Williston Rima

Chorus to Cedar Rapids Sees Fred Waring Concert

Cedar Rapids trip Saturday November 27 featured Cedar Rapids Miss Maude Rucker high school mixed chorus. Attending members include Mari lyn Follett Mary Tschantz Darlene Olson Kathryn Larson Judy Swenson La Vonne Swenson Ruth Westpfahl Gloria Buraas Joan Gerner Kenneth Anderson Mavis Larson Lorraine Kittelson Richard Wenrich Oliver Larson Neil Cook Wendell Loftegerd Roger Amundson Gerald Schup anitz Junior Germenn Bob Essefler Arthur Nelson Jr

Roger Amundson Gerald Schupanitz Germenn Bob Essefler Arthur Nelson, Jr

Se Lutheran church activities and meetings

Sunday services at Highland include communion at 11 a.m. confirmands and Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. A congregational and societies business meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. East Clermont Mothers Club gathers Tuesday with Mrs. Donald Larson hosting. West Clermont Mission Society meets Wednesday at 2 15 p.m. with listed hostesses and program chairman.

A. O. Nesset Highland East Clermont Mothers Donald Larson Millard Bilden West Clermont Mission Society Mesdames Martin Anderson Ivan Anderson Louie Anderson Lester Anderson Albert Halverson Harold Halverson Robert Bemis Alvin Buroden Clarence Johnson

Holy Name Society Plans Ember Week Communion

St Peters Church invites all men and young men 18 and over to a corporate communion next Sunday at eight o clock mass. A breakfast will be served in the church basement. Members urged to join the Holy Name Society during Ember Days next week Wednesday Friday and Saturday.

Holy Name Society

Clermont Methodist Church Seeks Solemn Organ Evening

Clermont Methodist Church announces Sunday evening services at 7 30 with Miss Rucker playing the organ greatly enhancing the ceremony. Plan to attend and enjoy the organ music.

St Peter's School Presents Piano Recital by Advanced Pupils

A Friday afternoon recital featured St Peter's School Music pupils Doris Matt Jeanette Franz en Carla Matt Elizabeth Roach Joseh Dullard Thomas Meskel Rosemary Leahy Maureen Martin Mary Jo McNeil and Stephen Waters. The event ended with group singing and Fr Cooney praised the progress. Another recital will be held later for newer piano students.

St. Peter's School Doris Matt Jeanette Franzen Carla Matt Elizabeth Roach Joseh Dullard Thomas Meskel Rosemary Leahy Maureen Martin Mary Jo McNeil Stephen Waters Fr. Cooney

Moves House to Clermont by Norbert Gerner

Norbert Gerner nears completion of a moved house in Clermont. He relocated the structure from John Dyke in Postville to a new foundation behind his current home. A bathroom and modern improvements are underway before occupancy and rental.

Norbert Gerner John Dyke Postville

Church Sewing Society Holds Regular Meeting

The East Clermont Sewing Society met at the church parlors with hostesses Mesdames Olson Olson Olson Olson Olson and Kittelson. Officers elected include treasurer Mrs Henry Kittelson and librarian Geraldine Olson. Donations were approved for missions and local homes. The Amvet Auxiliary will meet December 14 at Mrs George Belschner’s home with Mrs Martin Amundson co host.

Gordon Hoopman Harrold Triem Elmer Nelson Charles James Triem Amvet George Belschner Martin Amundson

iL H Appelman Sale Draws Large Crowd

Cold weather and slippery roads failed to deter a large crowd at the Luc ian Appelman sale on Monday. The top Jersey cow sold for 186 dollars while 58 summer pigs averaging near 150 pounds brought about 34 dollars each. A power mower went to 217.50 and a binder 370 dollars with other items in proportion. Corn sold at 1.20, oats 83 1-2, and hay 19.50 per ton. Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont clerked the sale and “Diz” Dean handled the selling.

Lucian Appelman Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Diz” Dean

W S C S Meeting At Mrs Alderson Home

The Methodist W S C S met Thursday evening at Mrs Merle Aldersons home. Led in devotion by Mrs Elmer Easler, seven members answered roll call. The group changed meeting date to the first Wednesday evening for convenience. Christmas carols were sung, three new members were accepted, and Mildred Moore read about the Highland Bay Community House of Bingham Canyon Utah. Lunch was served.

Bingham Canyon Utah

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