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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
7
A family gathering honored Dennis Rear on his 11th birthday, celebrated Friday February 21, with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. JM Vtec, Mr. and Mrs. Monard Mork, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mork and Duane, Mrs. Molina Tor ikelyon and Verna, Mr. and Mrs. LM N. Oltsen and Ardis, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schatz and daughter, and Mrs. Leo Kloster. Guests shared an epic dinner and Dennis received many gifts.
A fire at Alfred Evenson’s farm on Monday evening destroyed a 24 by 48 hog house and corn crib. About 23 pigs perished, but sows and some piglets were saved thanks to quick Beall and volunteer help. Part of the corn remained undamaged. The heater kept in the structure likely overheated. A second fire in leftover corn was quickly extinguished that night. Insurance partially covered the loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Rowland and Mrs. Ida Bisbing were dinner guests Tuesday in the Oliver Rowland home. On Tuesday afternoon, the Rowlands took Mrs. Bisbing to West Union to visit Mrs. Clara Rowland before returning to Cedar Falls.
A group of about thirty neighbors serenaded Mr and Mrs Henry Hanson at Madison Wisconsin on Sunday with old fashioned charm instruments. The couple hosted treats and a reception followed at the Albert Hanson home after the ceremony attended by Rev J C Stottenberg Albert Hanson and Milton Emens. Mrs Hanson formerly Edith Bauman of Madison and Henry Hanson is Melvin Andersons nephew.
The Amvet Auxiliary met in regular session at Mrs. John Erickson's home with 26 members present. A wheel chair ordered by donations from civic groups will be available to the community with usage rules to follow. carcet rags were sent to headquarters. articles from the state bulletin were read. A World War 1 veterans meeting is set for West Union on Wednesday Feb 28 with Mrs. Clarence Tatro to represent Clermont Auxiliary. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Clermont telephone operator fire department and neighbors for quick help at farm fire. Local figures report weekend visits guests and travels including Jimmie Anderson Paterson flying to Chicago on business. Nearby residents are noted moving to Osterdock and joining local creameries along with family visits and social calls.
Clermont girls edge Elgin 18 16 in a tight finish with a single point scored in the final quarter. Clermont boys win 57 32 as subs play the last two minutes, led by a 25 point effort. Postville defeats Clermont 40 36 in a practice game before sectional actions.
Clermont girls closed their season with a 42 to 27 win over Stanley on February 21. Lorraine Kittelson led with 22 points, Mary Tachantz 17, Griffen 21 of her team’s total, while the Clermont boys added 47 to Stanley’s 12. Buster Loftsgard paced Clermont with 21 points in a strong team effort. The junior high Bearcats beat West Union 23 to 16 with strong early lead. Supt M H Moore attended an Iowa State Educational Assn delegate convention in Des Moines with local staff.
Two Clermont Commanders enter Sectional Tournament at Postville and open Tuesday February 25 against Waterville. Winner meets Ossian Thursday and the victor advances to the final against the Harpers Ferry Luana winner on Saturday March 1. Clermont fans plan to attend in force to cheer.
Three Clermont entrants swept the preliminaries at Postville on February 19. Marion Probert spoke It Can Happen Here, Neva Jean Durycher performed The Madman, and Lorraine Kittleson offered Arsenic and Old Lace. Postville and Waterville challenged Clermont. Postville also won dramatic, with second in oratorical and humorous. Waterville earned thirds in drama and humor.
The Senior Class selects the motto Honor Lies in Honest Toil as part of ongoing graduation preparations. The note hints at further details continuing on pages 6 and 7 of the issue.
Miss Elizabeth Schulz of Postville and Arthur Loftsgard Jr of West Union wed in a double ring ceremony at St Paul’s Lutheran church Postville on Wednesday February 5 at 3 PM Rev F Ludwig officiated The bride wore a powder blue military style suit with white accessories The groom a Navy veteran and student at Upper Iowa University They will reside with the groom’s parents until June 1 then move to their own home
B and P women meet at Lucy Engle’s home with eighteen members. bridge scores lead Lydia Stumme and Ruth Relea. Triple birthday dinner in Hawkeye at Mr and Mrs Robert Homewood. Olson relatives honored in a Wednesday gathering for Elmer Olson and his mother Mrs Henry Olson. Various dinners and visits across Ced ar Rapids, Guttenberg, Baraboo, Janesville, Elgin, and Jesup. Swear anniversary for W E Hyman. bridge party hosts and prize winners noted. Girls basketball team slumber party hosted by Elsie Nesset with named attendees.
Funeral services for Frank D. Weck, aged 84, former Clermont resident, were held Monday in Slayton Minnesota. He died Friday at his home there after a long life that included farming in Clermont and later banking and real estate work in Murray County.
A birthday party for Delores Jacobson was held at her home with twenty one ladies. A social time, picnic lunch, and a gift for the honoree marked the afternoon, plus a 500 cards event with prizes awarded to Shirley Welzel, Clifford Olson, Vera Jarms, and Alfred Enler. Several neighbors and friends were listed as present or visiting before and after.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Byapit celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday with family at home. Attending were Otto and Ernie Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Brandt and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Brandt and Jimmie. Absent due to weather were Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fischer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jaeon Topp and daughters. A wedding cake was provided by Mrs. R. L. Brandt and Mr. Vern Brandt.
Andrew Gilbertson 80, former Clermont resident, died Tuesday at the home of his son Oscar north of Waukon. Funeral services were held Friday at East Clermont Lutheran Church with burial in East Clermont cemetery. Born September 1 1866 in Hadeland Norway, he immigrated to America in childhood, married Sarah Groth March 31 1898, and had six children, only Oscar surviving. Grandchildren Ruth Anderson and Louise Gilbertson also survive, along with other relatives. The notice thanks mourners and helpers at the funeral.
Church notices list Sunday services at West Clermont at 8 30 a m and 11 a m with mid week Lenten services at 8 p m on Wednesday Also present are program duties by Ive Jean Barnes and Dean Kittelson choir gatherings on various dates including junior and East Clermont choirs and Priscilla Society meetings Hostesses and program chairmen named for East Clermont and Macedo East Clermont societies with dates in late February to March
Clermont Methodist Church schedules an evening service at 7 30 with Rev Baldwin of West Union as speaker. Next Sunday features special program and music. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet with Mrs Harriet Dugstad on March 6 at 7 30 am.
Clermont events list Tuesday through Thursday with religious groups and bands. Saturday evening guests included Ed Barnes and Sunday visits featured Mr and Mrs Herith Bennett at John Howerd sr home Elgin. Honeymooning Kenneth Larson of La Crosse visited with John Larson and Gordon Lisen family. Additional guests were Melvin Anderson and Albert Slierson Olive Helgerson and James Helgerson from several locations.
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