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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1949

Page

7

Lewion Auxiliary Dinner Held at Masonic Temple

About sixty members and guests attended the Lewion Auxiliary and Legion dinner held Sunday at the Masonic Temple. Prizes for 500 were awarded to Mrs. R. J. Schrader and Mrs. Alma Anderson for ladies and Bernard Schrader and LaVern Stumme for men. Hoopman received consolation prizes. Oscar Thompson and Clarissa Paulson won prizes, with LaVern Stumme finding the chair prize and Keith Thoma winning the door prize.

Legion and Auxiliary Masonic Temple R. J. Schrader Alma Anderson Bernard Schrader LaVern Stumme Belschner Gordon Hoopman Wahoo Oscar Thompson Clarissa Paulson Keith Thoma

Ladies' Aid Meeting and Sauerkraut Supper Notice

The Ladies' Aid Society schedules a Feb 23 meeting at Edna Larson's home with Ruth Olson directing a humor filled program and a review of Stop Worrying and Start Living. A Sauerkraut supper at St Peter's Clermont on Feb 22 from 7 to 8 pm offers beef sauerkraut, hot dishes, pie and coffee with adults 75c and children 5c.

Ladies’ Aid Society Edna Larson Roll Call Ruth Olson St. Peter’s Clermont

Service Sound Banking Practice Favor to Serve You

A concise notice notes banking service policy described as a courteous practice. It frames customer service as a favored obligation and outlines readiness to assist with routine transactions and inquiries. The item reads with formal tone typical of public notices.

High School Film of Jane Eyre Shown Last Thursday

The film Jane Eyre was shown to CHS students from high school through seventh and eighth grades. The cast included Peggy Ann Gardner and Joan Fontaine, with Margaret O'Brien, Orson Welles, and Agnes Moorehead. CHS welcomes new freshman Henry Olson from West Union. his family moves to a Clermont farm March 1. Senior Gerald Schupanitz, nicknamed Schupie, plans to attend Loras College and is active in basketball and chorus. Home Economics students completed garments. grades 3 and 4 discussed letters and Valentine box duties. continuation noted Page 6.

Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte Peggy Ann Gardner Joan Fontaine Margaret O’brien Orson Welles Agnes Moorhead CHS West Union Henry Olson Joe Olson Clermont Gerald Schupanitz Schup~ie Schupie Lornay College Dubuque

Death of Mrs E H Lien Pioneer Clermont Resident

Death occurred Monday night after a brief illness. She would have turned 60 in June and left a husband and four children Oscar Lien Myrtle Thorson Bess Loftsgard and Clarissa at home two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services Friday at 2:00 pm at East Clermont Lutheran Church led by Rev A O Nesset. A life sketch will be published next week.

E. H. Lien Clermont Oscar Lien Myrtle Alphie Thorson Bess Nelvin Loftsgard Clarissa East Clermont Lutheran Church A. O. Nesset

County Declamatory Contest At Maynard February 9

DeWayne Johnson won first place in the oratorical division with the reading Skulls Are White at the County Declamatory Contest held in Maynard on February 9. Virginia Nelson placed second with a humorous reading June Night, earning a silver medal. Both contestants from Clermont received medals, DeWayne a gold and Virginia a silver, amid competitors from Waucoma Maynard West Union Fayette and others.

Maynard Wed Clermont DeWayne Johnson Waucoma West Union Fayette Stanley Virginia Nelson DeWayne Virginia

Commanders Lose To Calmar In Close Game

The Clermont Commanders fell 42 to 41 to Calmar on Friday night in a tight showdown. Norman Sampson led Clermont with 13 points while Hanson scored 24 for Calmar as the game ended with Calmar edging Clermont by a single point.

Calmar Clermont Norman Sampson Hanson

Fox hunting by plane alarms Clermont pilots

James Anderson spotted five foxes during three Sunday flights at Clermont Airport. He returned to the airstrip with James Martin, and Earl Carpenter circling overhead kept the fox in sight as the group closed in to pursue the quarry by car nearby.

James Anderson James Martin Earl Carpenter

Woodland Study Club Meeting Recaps Feb 8

The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Roy Swenson’s home on February 8. The group sang two songs, read Isaiah 42, voted to donate $2 to the March of Dimes, and heard reports on planning a spring wardrobe. Amy Hovland was wished a happy birthday as contests awarded prizes.

Woodland Study Club Roy Swenson Columbia Isaiah Carmen Swenson Helen Dibble Kate Leedy Amy Hovland Alma Anderson Susanna Larson

Cheyrenes Lutheran Church Activities Schedule

Pastor Nesset leads services Sunday February 20 at 11 am with confirmands at 9 45 am East Clermont Luther League at 8 pm Ruth Anderson group No 3 to lead program Monday February 21 adult class 8 pm Tuesday February 22 Parish Brotherhood East Clermont church 8 pm Thursday February 24 East Clermont choir at Martin Amundson home 8 pm

Nesset Highland

Clermont Methodist Church Sermon Series Continues

The pastor presents the second sermon in a series on The Four Dimensions of Christianity. The March church night date will be announced at this service.

Birthday Party For Jess Taylor Held Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor and family hosted a 500 party Friday evening for Jess Taylors birthday anniversary. Guests included Nellie Kimball Anna Mae Jerome Yearous Harold Kimball West Union Carl Halverson Orville Berg family Richard Hofer Mervin Hunsberger Esther Kimball Georganna Probert. Prizes went to Esther and Harold Kimball high Jerome Yearous and Georganna Probert low. A lunch followed and the highlight was a birthday cake crafted by Mrs Orville Berg.

Jim Taylor Jess Taylor Nellie Kimball Anna Mae Jerome Yearous Elgin Harold Kimball West Union Carl Halverson Orville Berg Richard Hofer Mervin Hunsberger Esther Kimball Georganna Probert Harrld Kimball Jerome Yearous

Bird Feeding Station Attracts Twelve Bird Varieties

Mrs. Joe Larson hosts two bird feeding stations at her home and, after recent heavy storms, has counted 12 different kinds of birds visiting the site. She suggests others start similar projects to help birds facing snow shortages and starvation.

Joe Larson

Entertain at Five Hundred Hosts Mr and Mrs Triem

Mr and Mrs James Triem entertained at a five hundred party Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herold Triem Mr and Mrs Ralph Schrader Mr and Mrs Truman Paulson Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mr and Mrs Fremont Sullivan and Marguerite and Mr and Mrs Geo V Larson Kathryn and Lyle. Prizes went to Harold Triem traveling Ralph Schrader and Mrs Sullivan high Mrs Hoopman and Fremont Sullivan consolation. A lunch followed served by the hosts.

James Triem Herold Triem Ralph Schrader Truman Paulson Gordon Hoopman Fremont Sullivan Marguerite

Life Sketch of Mrs. Anna Catherine Stern

Mrs. Anna Catherine Stern died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Presbyterian hospital after a brief illness. Born Anna Michel in Buffalo on May 25, 1884 she later moved to Clermont and married Bert Stern in 1912. Survived by four sons Barthold Lloyd Leo and John plus a daughter and twelve grandchildren, with a brother and two sisters among other relatives. She was a Sacred Heart church member and longtime Fried’s West Side cafe cook.

Anna Catherine Stern Presbyterian Hospital Lilydale Acres Leo L U. S. Navy Norfolk John A Waterloo Ehle John Michel Marquette Neb Mary Griebenow Clermont George Wander Castalia Sacred Heartchurch Sacred Heart Rosary Society Fried West Side Stern

Sauerkraut Supper At St. Peter's Parish

The men of St. Peter's parish will prepare and serve a sauerkraut supper in the church basement Tuesday February 22 at 7 00 p m The menu includes sauerkraut cooked with beef mashed potatoes beef gravy rolls pie coffee This event is for the general public.

St. Peter's Parish St. Peter's Church

Thorson announces Lydia Thorson engagement to Gerald Schneider

Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lydia to Gerald A Schneider son of Mrs Selma Schneider and the late John Schneider of Elgin. The wedding is set for February 27 at East Clermont Lutheran Church.

Clarence Thorson Lydia Gerald A. Schneider Selma Schhneider John’ Schneider Elgin East Clermont Lutheran Church

Legion and Auxiliary Supper Meeting Notes

The American Legion and Auxiliary met Tuesday at Lucy Engle’s home with Frances Cline as co host. They planned a February 13 supper picnic and appointed a refreshment committee for the February 22 county meeting in Legion rooms. March contributions included 1 to the Iowa City children’s play school and 5 to the Clermont March of Dimes. The unit will sponsor the cancer drive and Poppy Poster contest with three prizes for 7th and 8th grades. Clermont unit may send a girl to Girls State again. A patriotic program followed, with junior Auxiliary members performing under the Americanism chairman, including “America the Beautiful” and readings by Kathryn Crowe Judy Patlson Joan Swenson LaVonne Swenson and Elsie Jerdee.

American Legion and Auxiliary Lucy Engle Frances Cline Legion and Auxiliary Butt Olson Hazel Jerdee Legion Rooms Iowa City Clermont Joyce Appelman America Kathryn Crowe Judy, Patlson Joan Swenson LaVonne Swenson Elsie Jerdee

Birthday Party for Gloria Barnas with classmates

Gloria Barnas celebrated her birthday Wednesday evening entertaining classmates. Present were Mary Techantz Lorraine Kittelson La Vonne Swenson Darlene Olson Lillian Franzen Kenny Tatre Kenny Westpfahl David Appelman Norman Sampson Gerald Schupanitz Roger Amundson Clarice and Jean Aanes brought a decorated cake. Gloria received many gifts.

Gloria Barnas Gloria Mary Techantz Lorraine Kittelson la Vonne Swenson Darlene Olson Lillian Franzen Kenny Tatre Kenny Westpfahl David Appelman Norman Sampson Gerald Schupanitz Roger Amundson Sylvia Guyer Clarice Jean Aanes

Birthday mix up corrected for Mr Brandt instead of Mrs Brandt

A clerical error in last week’s Enterprise misattributed a birthday celebration. The correction notes it was Mr Brand’s birthday. Friends Harald Trem, John Bakewell, Elmer Nelson and spouses joined Ralph Schrader’s family to celebrate the Schrader couple’s sixth wedding anniversary at their home Monday evening.

E. H. Brandt Mr. Brand Harald Trem John Bakewell Elmer Nelson Ralph Schrader

Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson Return From 4500 Mile Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson returned Monday from a 4500 mile journey lasting a month. They traveled through Texas Arizona and California visiting Lt and Mrs Vernon L Reierson in El Paso Texas and Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halverson in Mesa Arizona. They also drove to Juarez Mexico San Diego and Los Angeles California and visited Carlsbad Cavern in White City New Mexico.

Ray Reierson Texas Arizona California Vernon L. Reierson el Paso Gerhard Halverson Mesa Jaurez Mexico San Diego Los Angeles Calif Carlsbad Caverng White City New Mexico

Waterloo couple honored as supper guests Thursday

Mr and Mrs Richard Gulsvig of Waterloo were supper guests Thursday in the Joe Larson home, sharing a social visit with neighbors and friends.

Richard Gulsvig Waterloo Joe Larson

Clermont Calendar Highlights And Club Dates

Clermont events list Community Club meets Monday and Wednesday February 21 and 23. Riverside Club gathers Friday February 25 along with Grand Meadow Study Club.

Community Club Ladies Aid Riverside Club Grand Meadow

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Lewion Farmers Savings Bank 3 Erickson Cashler Capital Cleemont Iowa Vass Janet Lyngaas Carol Schweinerus Kathryn Larson Judy Swenson LaVonne Lassig Betty Wander Bert Henderson Sandra Schave Helen Jo Burger Gerene Larson Chas, Wagner LaVerne Swenson SAN ie_ ea Brannan Bakewell Produce Elgin Produce Elgin, Iowa Mec BY MacKenzie Mackentie Excello Litter Bakewell Helen Horten Chyrenes Lutheran Church Clermont Methodist Church Cuba Washington Rad Natonal Housin LT. N. Olson Winifred Sullivan Lew Barnhouse Ford Arentone Fred T. Cline
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