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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
3
Clermont residents hosted and visited for Christmas with numerous families. Host households included the Olson, Helgerson, Jacobson, Kittelson, Swenson, Ostlie, Brandt, and other families. Guests traveled from Ossian, Le Roy Minnesota, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Des Moines, Richland Center, and beyond to share meals and celebrate.
Melissa faces departure from Jake Sutton and his son Joe after three years as housekeeper in a rural setting. Joe, wary of relationships and haunted by his late mother, finally admits Melissa’s value through her spotless work and a shared moment as she leaves with her suitcase. Joe’s guarded affection and Melissa’s longing culminate in a tender, unresolved farewell.
A January 2 lesson reflects on the world Jesus was born into under Roman military rule. It contrasts occupied Palestine with the Temple and sects like Sadducees and Pharisees, notes the oppressive atmosphere, and highlights humble faith from Luke's accounts, including Mary and the shepherds.
A Clermont notes a round of Christmas visits among local families and relatives from Minneapolis Detroit Waterloo Mason City Calimar Des Moines Cedar Rapids Chicago and Iowa City. James Gunderson of Clermont completed refrigeration training in Chicago and plans to open a service shop locally. Cattle grubs impose a $1.00 per pound loss on Iowa beef as packers reduce cattle bids in winter.
A compact note lists biblical passages including Matthew 22 18 38 Luke 2 3 1 3 Galatians 4 1 and a devotional Luke 1 44 reading. The entry presents a schedule style reference for church readings and related verses.
Clermont public school notes list pupils with perfect spelling and honor roll in grades 1 and 2 led by Barbara Anderson and Beverly Bennett. Birthday treat from Robert Fenton. arithmetic honor roll includes Jean Amundson and others. Visitors Mrs Vernon Anderson, Marlene, and Mar gie Swenson stop by. Christmas decorations and reading project wrap in.
Mrs. Rolla Latta from Guttenberg visited her parents the Bennetts, with Mr Latta joining for Christmas. Mrs Svetich, formerly Bernice Stry of Clermont, is set for major surgery after the holidays at Oakdale. Mrs J A Erickson has been ill at home. Mrs G A Roland and her daughter Alma of Des Moines plan to stay in Clermont this winter. Mrs Roland has been visiting Cedar after the death of her son John H. Donald Martin and Jeannie Kay of Charles City spent Saturday with Earl Martin’s family. Linda Wickham joined them for a visit. Town City residents Mr and Mrs Danny Flores and Dean Loftsgard of Ames are holiday guests of their families. The birthday club gathered at Wm Miller’s home to celebrate Mrs Miller’s birthday with a gift, social time, and picnic supper. Attendees included Lydia Stumme and many Olson, Gunderson, and Larson family members. Mrs Emma Gunderson and Verla joined supper Sunday at Merril Gunderson’s. Mr and Mrs Joe Brady and Janice visited Friday for a week-long stay.
October prices for alfalfa seed hit a record high. Most sows are fed by hand in Iowa. Farmers should now repair farm machinery. Iowa farmers spend about 8 to 12 million dollars annually on fence posts. A new preservative nicknamed penta could extend fence post life from 3-7 years to 15-25 years.
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