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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

7

Clermont High Junior Class Play Delights Full House

The Clermont high school junior class staged a lively comedy directed by Jane Denninton to a full house on Friday. Cast members including Phyllis Lubke as Abigail Persons and Lucille Persons drew praise for strong performances, with supporting turns by Truman Paulson and others. Glee clubs provided musical numbers and the group added funds to the treasury for the junior-senior banquet.

Clermont High School Jane ‘Denninton Abigail Persons Phyllis Lubke Lodita Blake Lucille Persons Martin Henry Lucille Gress Evelyn Nordhus

Clermont Calendar of Events and Church Activities

A village calendar lists December events including basketball games at Arlington on Friday the 22nd, a Santa Claus visit on the 23rd, Union Sunday school Christmas program on the 24th, Lutheran Sunday school Christmas program on the 25th, and a Ladies Aid meeting on the 27th with notice that some events may be unreported.

Arington Santa Claus Union Lutheran

American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Brandt Home

The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post No 875 met at Mrs R V Brandt’s home. President Mrs G H Hackman opened the meeting and the relief committee was approved funds for Christmas gifts. A short program featured Mrs Harold Greenley reading Sing Unto the Lord All the Earth and carols. A gavel crafted from walnut from the old mill was gifted by Mrs J H Hoppe. Refreshments were served by Mrs Brandt with helpers. A yearly program list for 1934 was proposed for printing for members.

American Legion Sheehan R.V. Brandt G. H. Hackman I. C. Jerdee Harold Greenley J. H. Hoppe Hoppe Brandt M. L. Perry Willard Martin L. L. Carr Gilbert Anderson Andine Vanby Frank Fay Ole Christianson Agnes Kneeland Roy Swenson J. C. Halverson W. A. Kneeland Elizabeth Sheehy Fred Maurer Martin Nelson Ben Frautschy Theo.l. Loftsgard Otto Vasby Ole Blockbus Ruth Olson Bertha Shipton Bertha Shipton. August—Picnic, Mrs. H. B. Greenley E.L. Crowe Roy Tatro Harry Yauslin Dan Burke M.u. Perry Theo Kiora Fred Cline Franz Appelman Arthur Nelson Wm. Nelson Walter Follett Hane Hanson

Christmas Church Services In Wadena Area

Christmas services listed for Lutheran churches in Wadena area. East Church offers Norwegian service Christmas Day at 11 a.m. West Church English service Christmas Day at 2 p.m. Highland Church English service Tuesday Dec 28 at 10:30 a.m. Christmas trees and programs on multiple evenings with school programs. Pastor G Gunsten invites all to worship and give thanks.

Lutheran Wadena East Church West Church Highland Church Jesus

Union Sunday School Christmas Program Retells Holiday Classics

The Union Sunday School presents a Christmas program on Sunday evening featuring carols, scripture readings, class exercises, solos, and plays led by teachers including Miss Boley and Mrs. Halverson. A separate school program and basketball prep for a doubleheader with Arlington are noted, with attendance invited at both locations.

The Union Sunday School Anna Larrabee Lois Olson Misa Boley Marjorie Olson Jane Henderson Helen Appelman Larry Cline Bertha Shipton

Card of Thanks and Local Event Recap

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of a sister and aunt and for spiritual bouquet offerings. Garwin basketball game notes Garwin boys defeated Toledo team by eleven points. Local entertainment featured Bonnie Powers tap dance, a piano duet, a one act play by Esther Haug’s pupils, and a large post program dance crowd.

Fy. McCaffery H. F. Shipton Garwin Harry Shipton Toledo Bonnie Powers West Union Art Puffer Jingle Bella Esther Haug

Lutheran Sunday School Program at West Lutheran

The West Lutheran Sunday school presents its Christmas program on December 25 at 7 30 PM with opening service readings recitations and songs by multiple classes including solos duets and dialogues. Students listed include Veryle Ann Paulson Laverne Wede Willet Miller Doris Sampson Isa belle Johnson Mary Nelson Caroline Mueller Thelma Reierson Edwina Olson Lorette Belschner Helen Anderson Mavis Durscher Janet Olson and others under Rev Gunston's closing remarks.

West Lutheran Sunday School Veryle Ann Paulson Laverne Wede Willet Miller Starbeams Doris Sampson Isabelle Johnson Mary Nelson Caroline Mueller George Mueller Wayne Durscher Doris Landsgard Vino Gress Leonard‘ Olson Donald Hanson Mavis Durscher Betty Conner Leonard Olson Leonard Lofstuen Jr Clarence Amundson Janet Olson Gladys and Eleanor Anderson Louis Amundson Rev. Gunston

Clermont Suffered Three Games with One Win

Clermont high school played three basketball games Monday night, winning one and losing two. The girls in black and gold beat Waterville 19 to 12, while West Union defeated Clermont 24 to 19. The chicken pox outbreak affected both teams, sidelining Lavanda Carr on the girls’ squad.

Clermont High School Clermont Waterville West Union ad_vantage Paulson Lavanda Carr

Morris School No 6 Notes on Attendance and Activities

Pupils named for perfect attendance through Nov 24 include Marcella Schweinefus Amaretta Henderson Adelia Martin Orlin Johnson Marvin Larson Lois Schweinefus Robert Brandt Sylvia Johnson Clarabelle Lundt Margelene Walvatne. Lower grades improve in speed in math drills. upper grades show progress. Orlin Johnson brought two Indian artifacts to the school museum. A Hallowe en program and social on Nov 3 raised funds for materials. Christmas tree party planned for Dec 22. Gretchen Pellner, teacher. Jean Barnes of Manchester visited the Blake family on Sunday.

Marcella Schweinefus Amaretta Henderson Adelia Martin Orlin Johnson Marvin Larson Lois Schweinefus Robert Brandt Sylvia Johnson Clarabelle Lundt Margelene Walvatne Gretchen Pellner

Nell Cavanaugh A Temple of Quiet Service Gathers to Rest

Nell Cavanaugh of Clermont born November 1 1866 found rest December 12 1988. She taught at Henderson Prairie and Highland schools and mentored many. Survived by siblings Norah Mia Garvey Thomas nieces and nephews across Minnesota and Iowa. family notes her humor faith and unselfish life for others.

Nell Cavanaugh Calvary Clermont Mary Kennedy Maurice Cavanaugh John Michael Maurice Patrick Mary Valley of Shadow Norah Mia Garvey Thomas Har Passing G. Q. Bammert Seattle Wash Mae Garvey Austin Minn Dan Burke Raymond Garvey Thomas Cavanaugh Sioux Falls Henderson Prairie School Highland School

Santa to Visit Clermont for Christmas Tree Event

Santa arrives by car with his house on the road and a gift pack. He plans to meet Clermont children at the municipal Christmas tree Saturday at 8 00 pm after quick stops in Postville and Elgin. He will emerge from his chimney with a sleighless approach and urge youngsters to be there at 3 00 pm.

Santa Clermont Santa Claus Tony Postville Elgin

Red Cross Officers Re-Elected at School Library Meet

At a Red Cross meeting held for the school library on Friday officers were re-elected Chairman Mrs. R. V. Brandt Vice-Chairman and Home Service Chairman Mrs. Louise Miller Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Dan Burke. The group voted to allow the Home Service Chairman five dollars to aid local philanthropic Christmas efforts.

Red Cross R. V. Brandt Home Service Louise Miller Dan Burke Eee

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American Legion ,Auxiliary Lutheran Church Notes G. Gunsten Farmers’ Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Mickey Minnie Disney Mickey Mouge Los Angeles H. C. Niese National Academy of Fina Arta Buenos Aires Academy Clermont School Arlington Larrabee Building Glen Paulson Billy Crowe Kris Ruth Krueger Richard Crowe Sandy and the Stockings St. Nick W. I. Kelly W. R. Blake Des Moines Thos. Cavanaugh Mrs Jean Barnes Manchester W. R. Blake Family H. A. Lubke Iowa
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