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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
7
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs Selmer Erickson's home on Monday December 17 for a picnic dinner and Christmas party. Fourteen members answered roll call with a Christmas verse and readings by Mrs Erickson. New officers took office and gifts were exchanged after secret pals were revealed.
The Clermont Clover Cloverz 44H Club held its Christmas party on December 15 at Carolyn Follett’s home. Twenty four members attended and sang holiday songs while games were led by Bonnie Taylor Bonnie Miller Clarissa Miller and Carolyn Follett. Gifts were exchanged and lunch served by the hostess and her mother. Janice Kamp reporter.
Mr and Mrs Quinton Olson welcomed daughter Teresa Lynn born December 20 at Postville hospital weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. This is the first grandchild for Mrs Rose Olson formerly Arlene Medberry of Elgin. Mr and Mrs Leo Orth welcomed daughter Debra Ann born December 20 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union weighing 8 lbs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs M C Larson of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Russell Orth of Elgin.
A school band toured Thursday evening caroling with instruments, filling the air with festive music and bringing cheer to many shoppers and residents. Observers noted the group’s efforts were warmly appreciated by those who heard them.
The Women’s Service Club met December 18 at Mrs Otto Vasby’s home. Members sang Christmas carols, discussed giving gifts to needy town residents, and readers included Mdms George Belsch ner Gilbert Anderson Henry Kittleson Claude Gress and Art Nelson. Bingo, gift exchange, and closing prayer followed.
The Town and Country Club met December 17 at Mrs. Carman Swenson's home. After creed devotion and a Christmas story reading a note from Helge Berge of Luther College was shared. Members donated 1 to Florence Crittenden Home and 2 to Fayette County Association for Retarded Children. Prizes awarded in court whist and door prize to Willet Miller.
The notice lists prize drawings with two $160 and two $40 prizes. Don Yauslin of Cedar Rapids missed the $160. L. H. Thies claimed the $40 prize, a Christmas present. The $40 drawing will end, but the jackpot drawing continues with $200 next Saturday.
Billy Swenson arrived Friday from the Naval Academy at Annapolis to spend Christmas leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Carman Swenson and other relatives. His parents met him at Prairie du Chien.
Gospel Message Church on Highway 18 three miles west of Clermont lists morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m A welcome to all helps describe the church’s weekly schedule and location Pastor Lester Lease leads the services.
West Clermont catechetical class will not meet Saturday. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. West Clermont 11:00 a.m. Divine worship. New Years Eve service at 11:00 p.m. East Clermont catechetical class not meeting Saturday. Sunday service 11:00 a.m. New Years Eve service 11:00 p.m. at West Clermont.
A long list of Christmas gatherings at homes across Guttenberg Straw berry Point West Union and Elgin highlights a busy holiday in Clermont. Residents including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier Arthur Matt J B Shipton Bertha Hartman and many others hosted dinners and parties with relatives from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Detroit visiting for the season.
Mr and Mrs J A Erickson celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Saturday December 22 Their children Korman Erickson Cedar Rapids Mrs Dean DeSart Clermont and Mr Robert Larsen Iowa City hosted guests Mr and Mrs Erickson were married in Clermont December 21 1916 and have lived in the area since Mr Erickson worked at Farmers Savings Bank for over 40 years and is now vicepresident He also runs an insurance business and is a local real estate broker
Sacred Heart Circle of St. Peter Church gathered Thursday afternoon December 18 for its annual Christmas party and gift exchange hosted by Mrs. George V Larson. A picnic lunch and visiting followed. Several local families shared Christmas greetings and numerous guests attended family dinners and gatherings in the area during the holiday season.
Student council and class officers decorated the study hall with Christmas scenes and greetings. Caroling by seniors and a high school Christmas party featured games, dancing, and treats. Music news notes students chosen for Luther College festival and county music events ahead of vacation.
Maynard defense dominant as they defeat C-E 63 to 31 on the latter’s home court. Arlene Knudsen scored 13 for the Tigers while Glenda Nicholson led Maynard with 32. Next game vs Mar-Mac on December 28 at McGregor. Senior news notes vacation approaching.
The notice lists students returning home for the holidays: Janice Olson, Wayne Olson, Stephen Knudsen from Luther College Decorah. Joan Bennett and Sylvia Geyer from Upper Iowa University Fayette. Leo Riegel from the State University of Iowa. Marlene Dur sheriff and Paul Hackmann from Bethel College St. Paul. Wendell Baechler from Baylor College Waco Texas.
Clermont Lodge AF and AM held its annual election Thursday evening December 20. Thomas W. Davis was elected W M with Henry A Follett S W Hubert G Martin J W Lucian H Appelman treas and M H Moore see. The new W M will name appointive officers before installation set for Thursday January 3. A school of instruction will be held Thursday January 17 pending approval by Odean A Landry district lecturer from Lansing the special representative from the Grand Lodge to conduct the school.
The Clermont Study Club held its annual Christmas party on Monday evening December 17 at Mrs. M. C. Larson's home. A short program of Christmas stories and music was followed by a cookie exchange. Members donated money used to buy Christmas beer for local families. Entertainment was by Mrs. Larson Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth.
Selmer Sampson of Osage visited the Williams home and spent time with Lars Sampson and the Stry and Berentson families. Sylvia Warne, a classmate at Augustana Academy from Canton South Dakota, plans Christmas with Judy Nelson. The Schultz and Matt families from Waterloo joined relatives here for the holiday. The Steeles from Dubuque spent Christmas with Bess Blake, joined by Bob Blake and family from Cedar Rapids. Kathinka Larson hosted a Christmas dinner with La Crosse relatives and friends from Postville West Union and other nearby towns.
Women who work at Elgin Produce and their husbands held a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knut Solheim on Thursday evening December 20. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bracktin and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Metzger, Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger, Mr. and Mrs. Abe West and Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mitts, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Williams, Mrs. Helen Berentson, Mrs. Daisy Stry, Lars Sampson, and Mr. and Mrs. Solheim.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kohls spent Christmas with their son Sheldon Kohls in Waterloo. Walter Kohls returned to Veterans hospital Iowa City Wednesday for surgery after suffering a stroke. Ole Amundson also suffered a stroke Wednesday while visiting a neighbor Bert Lyngaas. He was taken to Postville hospital where his condition is serious.
Mrs Berlina Buraas will be addressed Don Wilson Olin Iowa after Jan 1. The notice records a change of address for the named individual from the article text.
Andrew Agbery of Hungary, a freedom fighter, was reunited with his sister Mrs John Kohout in Calmar recently. Andrias fled Hungary in November walking 100 miles and wading icy waters to reach Austria. He will work as a draftsman in Cleveland.
Workmen uncover an aged Ringling Brothers circus poster from 1914 on the side of a mill near Ogden after an old mill was wrecked. The large vintage advertisement survived decades and was revealed during demolition.
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