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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
7
A group of ladies presented a gift to Mrs Lasaig during a club gathering, with Mrs Guteher noted among the attendees. The moment reflected cordial social exchanges in the event.
The West Clermont Mission held a meeting on Wednesday with hostesses Mea fie Olson Roy Tatro and others. New officers were installed by Rev Nesset with Pres Mrs Herbert Martin Vice Pres Mrs Harvey Meyer Secr Mrs Raymond Erhardt and Treas Mrs Merle Moen. The program featured Christmas carols devotions and an article on missions. Community news notes include Mrs Herbert Dummermuth visiting Rochester and local guests at the Bennett home.
The Brotherhood of the Cler mont Parish invites all to East Clermont Lutheran Church for a Watch Night program closing 1046. Dr. 8. J. Strandford of St. Olaf will give an address, music by East and West Clermont choirs, remarks by circuit president enson, a tour and lunch by Hast Cles mont church members, and a midnight farewell to the old year.
Expressions of gratitude for gifts cards flowers music and kindness extended during our bereavement. Sincere thanks from Mr and Mrs J A Erickson and children and extended families for support and memories during the holidays and recent loss.
The article recalls the first recorded Christmas carol and notes caroling at a Montpe lize high school led by the choir in a Friday evening event before the Christmas party. It also covers a Sophomore English class poem writing and a Freshman Christmas Carol performance with a cast listing. It includes a life sketch of Amon Erickson born 1863 died 1946 and details his immigration and family, plus local social notices and dinner gatherings in Clermont County.
The East and West Clermont parishes schedule Christmas and year end events. Dec 20 services at West Clermont 9 20 am and East Clermont Norse service at 11 am. Joint choir rehearsal at East church 8 30 pm. Watchnight service at East Clermont 9 pm to midnight with Dr Strandford speaking, music by combined choirs and lunch. Jan 1 annual East Clermont Lutheran League meeting. Jan 2 East Clermont societies meet at 2 pm with hosts Mesdames Helgerson, Lyngaas. chair Mrs Lyngaas. The Priscilla Working Band in West Clermont reschedules to January 8. The chair and confirming tissues do not meet this week.
Clermont Methodist Church schedules evening worship on Sunday January 15 at 7 30 and a rummage sale in the Halverson building January 11 contacts Mrs Gutcher Mrs LaNora Halverson or Mrs Reed. Family Supper January 15 at Lucian Appelman home bring hot dish sandwiches and table service. Community Christmas gatherings and visits are noted with local residents visiting relatives and friends including Latta Amundson Blake Schupanitz and Tatro families. Legion Auxiliary carolers and a charity truck visit are mentioned.
Becker Smythe announce the marriage of Margaret Ann Becker to James E. Smythe. Ceremony held at St Mary Magdalene chapel Omaha on December 16 officiated by Fr Crackenmeyer. Mrs Smythe a Clermont high school 1945 graduate attending radio television institute in Omaha. Mr Smythe is a World War II veteran and former Army captain. They reside in Omaha.
Christmas Seals appeal reports sixteen letters unanswered and 110 letters received with total funds of $113.00. The notice highlights ongoing fundraising for holiday charity and records donor responses.
Mrs Geo Durscher hosted a birthday party and supper for her daughter Marlene on Thursday from 4 to 7. Marlene received gifts as friends Beverly Nelson Ramona Olson Kay Jacobson Arlene Ames Joan Swenson Tlo Mac Meyer Shirley Olson Virginia Nelson Judy Swenson and Katt hyn Larson attended. A Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngaos hosted a Sunday dinner for Janet’s 12th birthday with guests Mr and Mrs Aulden Cornish Postville Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson and Mr and Mrs George V Larson and family. Augusta Miller of Des Moines visited the Miller home. Rose Marie Doyle planned a holiday visit with Harvey Doyle in Dubuque. ACT NOW To secure the county's most profitable small business one man can operate. Joyce Amundson plans holidays in California. Emma Schave visited Clara Meyer. Beverly Svendsen of Gunder visited grandparents Verni Engle. Elmer Nelson and family spent Christmas with Burton Eckert in Oelwein.
Maree WR Blake entertained at a 1 pm Friday luncheon and bridge. Guests included Mrs. C. H. Estey of West Union and Mrs. Ruth Olson, with Lorraine Crowe also present.
The memory of Willis Gress who died four years ago today is recalled with fond words. He gave his best and cared for others. Mrs Clara Gress and family convey the sentiment and remembrance.
The Clermont Brick and Sand Co store closes for inventory on Friday December 27. Local social notes record Christmas Eve gatherings at the Child and David home and visits by Mrs. James Smythe to her father in hospital at Iowa City. Dinners and travels involve Nelsons of Manchester, Doris Gilbert from Omaha, Rise Steele from Winner, and others. Funeral attendance for Amon Erickson draws town relatives to the J A Erickson home. alumni basketball game postponed to January 3 as coach Lorber attends a clinic in Des Moines.
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