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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
7
Wednesday evening winners were Mrs. Claude Gross, Joe Leehy and Astrid Kimball. Ed Quinn received the special prize, a $14.75 electric sandwich grill. Thursday afternoon children enjoyed a free movie in Cline's garage and a cream par. Local business people in Clermont sponsored gifts.
J WA Erickson reports the Johnson building on Mill Street was sold to M J Knutson of West Union who plans to open a shoe shop and reside there. Visitors from Waterloo and Decorah joined local families for Christmas gatherings including the Bilden and Gunderson households.
Cpl. Cormen D Loftsgard 23 son of Clermont residents is en route home from Korea with the 3rd Infantry Division. He entered service in 1952 and trained at Fort Riley. Also notes Christmas furloughs and a promotion for Ronald Gunderson of the Army band in Europe with tours in Italy Switzerland and Australia.
Mrs Robert Frey of near Madrid began collecting buttons in 1937 and now has a thousands strong collection from many countries. The hobby shows her wide range of styles and origins with pieces from diverse origins.
Mrs Emma Green, one of Jackson county's oldest residents, died in early December at Andrew. She was 99 years old and widely mourned by local families and neighbors. Her long life touched many in the community.
Mr and Mrs Conner Dummer Muth hosted a family Christmas dinner Sunday at Herbert Dummermuth home. Guests included Charles Monroe of Waterloo Earl Monroe of Albert Lea Minn Don Gutcher of Savannah Ga Raymond Steffens Randalia Eugene Michel Cedar Falls Adrian Kleppe and children Iva Michel West Union Christine Monroe.
In home economics freshmen made fudge and cooled it in the fridge. Sophomores practiced parallel parking in drivers training. English and literature covered Christmas themes and Shakespeare. Senior biology viewed films on ear and eye while discussing divorce factors. Music and poetry classes featured carols and readings. The senior class hosted the Christmas party with games, pantomimes, and gift exchanges.
Eighth graders with perfect spelling this week include Larry Bergon Bert Henderson Rose Larson Dean Schneider Bobby Swenson Donna Theis and Jerry Wander. Junior high girls presented a Christmas in other lands program with eighth grade parts continued on Page 6.
A full gospel undenominational program offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Bible study occurs Thursday at 3:00 p.m. The meeting place is on No. 18, 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont, in the school house.
East Clermont holds catechetical class at 9:00 a m and divine worship at 11:00 a m on Sundays with Luther League at 8:00 p m. Mission and Sewing Societies meet with hostesses listed. Ephphatha Mission offering at Faripault. West Clermont hosts catechetical class at 9:00 a m and divine worship at 9:30 a m with Sunday school at 10:30 a m. Priscilla Working Band on Wednesdays. Highland notes catechetical class on Jan 2 at 11:00 a m and no service on Sunday. next service Jan 10 at 11:00 a m. Choirs meet 7:00 p m junior and 7:30 p m senior.
The Methodists Church will hold a worship service this Sunday at 8:45 a.m. to commemorate the Lord's Supper. The public is invited to attend the solemn occasion.
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney, pastor, announces New Year Holy Hour from 8:00 to 9:00 p m. New Year Day Masses at 8:00 9:00 and 10:00 a m. Sunday Masses listed at 8:00 and 10:00 a m.
Community extends sympathy to Mrs Nellie Carpenter Moore and her family for the death of sister Mrs Sarah Ponsar of Oelwein in a hospital crash on Christmas Eve. Mrs Ponsar visited Clermont and was known in Fairbank where funeral services were held Monday at Immaculate Conception Church.
Mission Society gathered Wednesday afternoon December 16 at West Clermont with hostesses Molris Burrow Amundson Larson Erickson Helgerson Guyer and Griebenow. Pastor Knudsen led devotions after a hymn. Bible study by Mrs. Clarence Johnson featured, with musical selections including Jesus Priceless Treasure and Silent Night. The secretary and treasurer reported enrollment of 15 cradle roll babies and 13 life memberships. lutefish supper volunteers were thanked and birthday offerings received from multiple members.
Mrs Lanora Halvorson left early last week for Cedar Rapids to join 5 Sgt and Mrs Stanton Halvorson and Cheryl. They then traveled to El Paso Texas to spend Christmas with daughters Mrs John Camp and Mrs Wm Broaddus and their families. They will proceed to Pine Bluffs Oklahoma to spend New Year’s Day at the Jackie Halvorson home.
Christmas weekend visits spread through Cedar Rapids Guttenberg and Decorah as families hosted relatives. Guests included Erickson Meier Bakewell Brandt Amundson and Hartman families, with local hosts in Millard Nelson J A Erickson Lawrence Bakewell Castalia West Union Ossian Delhi and Decorah areas.
The annual alumni high school basketball game at the high school gym drew a large crowd. The girls beat the alumni 54 to 34 while the boys lost 69 to 44. Proceeds fund the seniors’ Chicago sightseeing trip.
Stevie Kittel son was a medical patient for several days last week at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Clarence Kittelson improves as Mrs. Clarence Kittelson travels to Rochester to visit. He expects to be out of traction within a week and start therapy exercises. Pastor Knudsen and Mrs. Henry Kittelson visited him. Mrs. Clarence Kittelson returned home with them. Toby’s address now reads 7224 St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester.
eo Griebenow was a Christmas dinner guest in the Richard Griebenow home. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth were Christmas dinner guests in the Lorenz Schatz home in West Union. Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and family and Mr and Mrs Verni Engle were Christmas guests in the Reuben Svendsen home.
Twenty five years ago Gerhard Hoag and Phyll Dibble both of Ames returned home for vacation. Margaret Sheehy Lyle Gross and Benton Gruger Cedar Rapids visited over the holidays. Bernice Lee Colfax Wis arrived to spend days with Clermont friends. The local independent basketball team beat the Winne shiek Giants 27 to 19 on their floor. Esther Carlie Sioux Falls S D visited a week. Mr and Mrs Melvin Anderson dined at the Nels Gilbert home.
Christmas visitors joined Mr and Mrs George Belsehner at their home. The Malven and Amundson families from Maynard and the Lassig and Sander families spent Christmas morning with relatives. Albert and Minnie Lassig hosted at Lake Geneva with Elmer Sander and Otto Sander also present.
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