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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
7
Miss Maude Rucker leads Clermont schools choral program with 6th to 8th grade students in Santa's Visit on Wednesday evening December 22 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Several musical preludes entertain before the play. The program invites children parents and friends with no admission charge.
The Clermont Study Club met December 7 at Ruth Starkey's home with eighteen members present. Plans were set for the annual Vesper service December 19 at 3 in the high school auditorium and gifts were collected for a local hospital girl and for the Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Towels hemmed by blind workers were distributed. A notice announced a Priscilla Working Band food sale at West Clermont Lutheran church on December 18 at 2. Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson and Chuckie were dinner guests of Clarence Tatro.
The Clermont Community Club reports a very successful stag party held a week ago Wednesday. They expect about 200 dollars clear after all accounts, with proceeds to promote the welfare of Clermont, the club’s primary purpose. Attendees say everyone enjoyed the event.
The Ladies' Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon December 8 at Hazel Jerdee's home. Officers elected for the new year were Frances Cline president Alice Kittelson vice president Ruth Olson secretary Edna Nelson treasurer. Members presented a Christmas program with songs a reading and special solos. Gifts valued at $15 were sent to Veterans Hospitals and veterans ward at Independence hospital. Lunch followed the meeting and the library hours for Thursday were set 7:30 to 9:00.
Camp Fire Girls met Saturday December 11 at the home of Elsie Marie Jerdee. A Christmas party was planned for Elaine Tatro’s home. Food committee members were Jean Morse, Bonnie Bergeson, Elaine Tatro and Janice Olson. Elsie Marie hosted lunch after the meeting and, for her birthday, 16 cupcakes with candles were shared on Sunday. Cocoa and cookies were served.
No finer dessert than Purity's Christmas Carol Ice Cream available at the Clermont Cafe. Mr and Mrs Willet Miller were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Louie Olson. Mr and Mrs Russell Pratt and family were supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Raymond Erhardt.
A career guidance film shown during sixth period helped students identify their abilities and weaknesses including math, mechanics, and other skills. The issue also highlights Senior Scientist David Appelman, dental card arrivals from several students, star awards for good conduct, and the addition of Martin Fischer to the fourth grade, bringing enrollment to forty five.
Grades 1 and 2 pupils scoring 100 in spelling last Friday include Barbara Anderson Sandra Bilden Erla Bennett Wanda Meyer Joyce Larson and Dennis Mu chow Mitchell Fischer enrolled in second grade bringing total to 36. Perfect attendance names listed. Metropolitan Readiness tests taken by twenty six pupils with top scores above 100 including Evelyn Bennett Diana Bilden Carolyn Kittleson Richard Belschner Linda Hackmann Dale Hoopman Nancy Pratt Clarissa Miller Lyle Larson and Karen Kroga. Class started We Look and See and Easy Number Book.
R G Wilson and Dick Schmidt of West Bend were supper and overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Len Simek on Wednesday. Simek joined them in La Creuse Wis for business Thursday and they returned Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson spent Friday afternoon with Albert Halverson.
The community holds a Christmas Vespera Sunday afternoon December 19 in the Clermont High School auditorium. The program features the Clermont High School Band, a soprano soloist, community choir numbers, scripture readings, clarinet duet, and a benediction by Father Cooney. The first choir includes local residents and clergy. the public is invited.
The Clermont P T A met Wednesday evening in the Larrabee auditorium with a ninth grade program directed by Mrs. Irene DeSart. Richard Wenrich played Malaguena, Dawn Thornton sang Silent Night with Judy Swenson on piano, and a one act Birds Christmas Carol was staged by freshmen led by cast including Lyngaas Larson Schweinerus Wenrich Swenson Westpfahl Guyer Easler Thornton. Supt. M H Moore screened Finding Your Life Work and Conservation of National Resources. Hostesses were Mothers of the 5th grade, with cookies and coffee served. Next meeting is Jan 12 with Father Robert Cooney speaking. Mothers of the 4th grade will host.
Mrs Frances Cline, Christmas seal chairman, reports 149 letters sent, 116 returned, totaling 112.85. The Christmas seal is an American tradition built by and for all people and their children, with dollars working year round. Won’t you send yours today.
Joan Gunderson visited weekend with her grandmother Mrs Emma Gunderson and others including Mrs Olivia Olson Mr and Mrs Richard Olson Mr and Mrs Harry Stolle and Judy. Sunday they dined with Mr and Mrs Ames Olson and family. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson Mr and Mrs Vern Trude C O Wharram Robert Wharram and Ernest Swartz in the Olson home Monday. Danny Mesterli of Cedar Rapids spent Saturday with his winter Mrs Russell Pratt and.
Pastor Nesset announces Sunday services at West Clermont at 8 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 a m with communion. Luther League at 8 p m. Thursday December 16 Elgin Society at 2 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs C O Torkeleon. Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher and Mrs Oliver Torkelson on program committee. Choirs meet Tuesday December 21. Parish Brotherhood Christmas party at East Clermont church. ladies invited to be guests of the men.
The Clermont Methodist Church reports encouraging attendance at last Sunday's service. Next worship will be held on January 2nd.
The card thanks neighbors and friends for cards and kindness during illness and convalescence. She wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and credits Anson Priest for the message.
Relatives received word Wednesday morning that Herbert Krueger of Concord California had died Tuesday night. He was a brother of Edwin and Otto Krueger and Mrs Alfred Wenger.
Final reminder for the Annual John Deere Day today December 16 at the Ford garage showroom run by Olson Implement Co of Clermont. Admission is by ticket available at the Olson store.
Christmas notices report a birth in Yakima Wash to Herschel Rolfs and Kate Rolfs, and describe local obituaries and social visits. The Clermont area mourns Max Wehrer and George Probst, with funeral details. Several residents travel to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo, or Luana for family, hospital, or party events.
Twenty five years ago on Monday evening fire broke out at the modern farm home of Thos Olson near Gander and destroyed the house. Clermont Fire Company arrived too late to save the main structure but protected adjoining buildings. Also notes on Art listening to President Coolidge speech, and visits by Will Rounds from Huron, and Frank Powers return home from college in Dubuque.
Jean Aanes, Clermont Christmas seal chairman, notes only 66 letters returned so far. No reminder cards this year. check if your letter has been returned. Now is the time to buy and use Christmas seals to aid fundraising. The money received may help you.
Mae Crowe will hold a sale of furniture and household goods at her home in Clermont on Friday afternoon December 17 at one o'clock. The full listing appears in today’s paper. If you need furniture, read this and attend the sale.
The Birthday Club met at Elmer Olson's home on Monday afternoon December 18 to celebrate Mrs. Emma Olson's birthday. A social hour followed by a picnic tribute was enjoyed. Mrs. Olson received a remembrance from the group and phone greetings from her daughter in Wenatchee Washington.
The Business and Professional Women held their guest night Christmas party Monday evening at Edith Larson's home with Andine Vasby assisting. Thirty-three attendees included guests. prizes awarded to Lorrine Crowe first Grace Simek second and Lucy Engie consolation. A short business meeting preceded bridge and lunch then the annual gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs M J Blockhun and Mr and Mrs Geo Frieden were guests Saturday in the Arthur Helgerson home. Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngann had dinner guests Sunday including Mr and Mrs Aulden Cornish of Postville and several Larson couples. Afternoon visitors included Elmer T Nelson and Calvin of West Union. M W Carlin of Detroit was a weekend guest. Mrs J B Shipton and Mrs Louie Olson spent Saturday in Waterloo.
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