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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1952

Page

7

Annual Meeting Notice for Clermont Valley Creamery

The Clermont Valley Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting on Monday January 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Clermont to elect officers and conduct other business. L Mishler of Dubuque will be guest speaker and a lunch will be served. By order of the board A C Nesbit secretary. 18-19¢

Clermont Valley Creamery Company Legion Hall Clermont L. Mishler Dubuque A.C. Nesbit

Scout Awards Made Lew Barnhouse Star Scout at Court of Honor

Lew Barnhouse was raised to the rank of Star Scout at the Court of Honor held at Weat Union last Thursday evening. Clermont Troop 61 members also honored include Larry Bergeson First Class Scout Robert Johnson Ellicott Olson Harlan Schultz Albert Wede Duane Gutcher Howard Kittleson Leo Riegel and David Gutcher Merit Badges. Mr and Mrs Will Kneeland of Postville were Sunday visitors to Mrs Fred Bigler. Sunday dinner guests in the Lloyd Meier home included Arthur Wilken Leland Carpenter Roy Nace of Strawberry Point P J Meier family of Guttenburg Len Simek and guests Louis Culver Elaine Tooker Wilbur Zitzlsperger Dunlap residents were visitors in the Louise Miller Keith Thoma and Clifton Pringle homes.

Lew Barnhouse Weat Union Clermont Troop 61 Larry Bergeson Robert Johnson Ellicott Olson Harlan Schultz Albert Wede Duane Gutcher Howard Kittleson Leo Riegel David Gutcher Merit Padges Will Kneeland Postville Fred Bigler Lloyd Meier Arthur Wilken Leland Carpenter Roy Nace Strawberry Point P. J. Meier Guttenburg Len Simek Louis Culver Elaine Tooker Wilbur Zitzlsperger Dunlap Mrs. Louise Miller Keith Thoma Clifton Pringle Simeks John Malle, Jr Lawrence Knutson Elgin Wm. Belsener Dean DeSart Belseners DeSarts Club Iowa Charles City Rupert Haugen Alfred Kilen Helen Weber Middle River Minn Nesset Decorah Edwin Krueger Otto Krueger Wm. B. S Miller Alfred Wenger Louis Schutte Louise Miller Lena Peters Esther Oelberg Beverly Alyce Aldora Anderson L'Myra Ole Loftsgard Orlando Loftsgard Andine Vasby Henry Olson

Young Men Have Hope Chestas Too

The notice highlights plans and ambitions of young men centered on education training a business car home and security supported by a savings account as a barometer of progress for future dreams. It invites guidance for those planning a Hope Chest.

Annual Clermont Chapter O E S Officers Installed

Clermont Chapter O E S held its annual installation on a Saturday night in January with Mrs Clarence Grover of Waukon as installing chaplain. Officers installed included Worthy Matron Mrs Walter Follett, Worthy Patron Walter Follett, Associate Matron Mrs LaNora Halverson, and others. a floral ceremony and duet followed, gifts were exchanged, and refreshments served.

Clermont Andine Vasby Will J. Nelson Marshall Ruth Starkey Herb Dummermuth Laird Cline Ada Kenton Krueger Ruth Louie ‘Olson Esther Franz Appelman Martha E. W. Hilgemann Electa I. C. Jerdee Herb Anderson Sentinel M. H. Moore Carolyn LaNora Halverson

Farewell Party for Scotts Members of Clermont Creamery Board

A Clermont Creamery Board farewell party honored Lloyd Scott and family on Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Clifford and Carolyn Kittleson, L. T. N. Olson, Orville Berg, Merril Gunderson, Clifford Olson, Willet Miller, Bob Nesbit, Albert Gulsvig, and Donald Larson. The Scotts will move to Winthrop this weekend. a luncheon was served. The group presented a gift and extended best wishes.

Clermont Creamery Board Lloyd Scott Roy Swenson Clifford Kittleson Carolyn Scott Scotts Winthrop Bob Nesbit Albert Gulsvig Donald Larson

Local Social Guests Share Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Leslie Kleppe and Mrs Hulda Gutter were Wednesday evening guests of the Misses Krueger. Mr and Mrs John Schultz Mrs Verda Williams and children attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the Alvin Nuehring home. Check Echo Want Ads Now.

Leslie Kleppe Hulda Gutter Misses Krueger John Schultz Verda Williams Alvin Nuehring Echo

Clermont High School Senior of the Week

A witty five foot nine senior with auburn hair and blue eyes is highlighted. Hank Nelson, known as Hank, leads a lively campus persona at CHS with interests in song, hunting, fishing, and a Model A Ford named Hank. He aims to become a mechanic and is active in choir and church activities, with plans for the future noted.

Henry Nelson Hank CHS West Lutheran Church Henry Clermont High School

Christmas Program Brightens Kindergarten Day

Children presented a school program on Thursday, December 20, summarizing lessons learned this term in a festive kindergarten setting.

Auto Crash Injures Mrs Olson En Route From Church

Mrs Normal Olson sustained cuts and bruises after a Sunday morning collision involving the Olson car and a 1949 Chevrolet driven by Kenny Carpenter of Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg car skidded on a curve near the Glen Nims home, struck the Olson vehicle, causing about 250 dollars in damage to each car. The Olson children and the other driver were uninjured. Mrs Olson was taken to Postville hospital.

Normal Olson Postville Hospital Olson Kenny Carpenter Fredericksburg Carpenter Chevrolet Clermont Glen Nims

Life Sketch of Mrs Ben Bauman

Margaret Uhlenhake Bauman born September 14 1887 at Ossian died January 3 1952 at Postville hospital after a stroke from diabetes. Survived by husband daughter Marjorie Mrs James Triem of Marion and three sisters Mrs Ray Bisbee Ossian Mrs Fred H Zwiebohmer Ossian and Mrs Robert Nelson Bloomington Ind and two brothers Theodore Uhlenhake Waterloo and Joseph O'Brien Ossian. Funeral at St Peters Church with Rev Robert Cooney Requiem High Mass. burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers named. Card of thanks expresses appreciation for support during illness and death.

Margaret Uhlenhake Bauman Ossian Postville Hospital Marjorie James Triem Marion Ray Bisbee Waterloo Fred H. Zwiebohmer Robert Nelson Bloomington Ind Theodore Uhlenhake Joseph O’brien Theresa Ben ‘Bauman Hawkeye Clermont St. Peter’s Church Robert Cooney Bill Nelson Emmet Carlin Joe Brorby B. ‘Reigel Phil Steffens Robert Schupanitz

Calendar listings for January 14 to 17 events

The schedule shows Boy Scouts Troop 51 on Monday January 14, Legion on Tuesday January 15, Women’s Catholic Order Forresters Mission West Clermont on Wednesday January 16, and Forresters on Thursday January 17.

Boy Scouts 'Troop Legion Women's Catholic“Order Forresters, Mission West Clermont Forresters

Return Seal Envelopes Campaign Sees Unreturned Items

There are still 10 unreturned Christmas seal envelopes and a report is needed to close the campaign. Seal chairman Mrs. Cline notes contributions of $180 this year, slightly less than last year. Several listed families hosted and visited over the weekend as various guests stayed in the area.

Cline

Church events list for East and West Clermont parishes

CHI A O Nesset schedules Sunday services at Highland at 10 30 a m and multiple choir rehearsals during the week at East Clermont West Clermont and Elgin venues. A joint meeting of three congregations is set for Monday at West Clermont church at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend.

A. O. Nesset Highland East Clermont West Clermont Elgin

Baby Girl Born To Mr and Mrs Douglass Thomas

A daughter arrived Sunday morning January 6 at Postville hospital weighing 6 pounds 16 ounces. The newborn Anne Christine joins Mr Thomas and Mrs Thomas as new parents. Both mother and baby are reported doing well. Mr Thomas is part of the Public School faculty.

Gladden Douglass Thomas Anne Christine Postville Hospital Thomas

USO Drive Success in Clermont Raises Nearly 58 Dollars

The Legion and Legion Auxiliary coordinated a Clermont USO drive raising almost $58. Donations came from Legion $10, Auxiliary $10, town Ladies Aid $10, blanket catch alumni game $9.80, Priscilla Working Band $9.85, Business and Professional Women $3, Woodland Study Club $3, Service Women $1, Riverside Social Club $1. Mrs. Ruth Olson chaired the effort and funds were sent to county chairman Dick Shirk in Oelwein.

Legion and Legion Auxiliary Clermont Legion Town Ladies Aid Priscilla Woodland Study Club Riverside Ruth Olson Dick Shirk Oelwein

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Appelman At Blake Home

A Monday evening picnic dinner at the Blake home honored Mrs Franz Appelman on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mesdames Cline Jerdee Blake Richgel Olson Moore Crowe Dummer Halverson Hilgemann Belschner and others. A group gift commemorated the occasion and prizes for bridge went to Mrs Moore Mrs Appelman and Mrs Belschner.

Blake Franz Appelman Mesdames Fred Cline I. C. Jerdee Bess Blake B. Richgel Louie Olson M. H. Moore L. M. Crowe Herb Dummermuth Jan Nora Halverson W. Hilgemann Wm. Belschner

New Buttermaker Named Ahlert Plaskrud at Clermont Valley

Calmar native Ahlert Plaskrud was named the new buttermaker for Clermont Valley Creamery to succeed Lloyd Scott. He will assume duties this weekend, with the Scott family moving to Winthrop Friday and vacating the house.

Ahlert Plaskrud Calmar Clermont Valley Creamery Lloyd Scott Willl Scott Winthrop Mr. Flaskrud Scotts

Priscilla Working Band Hosts January Meeting

The Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday January 2 with hostesses Mes daines A. O. Nesset William B. Mil der Arnold Stumme William Nelson Jr Garman Swenson and Willet Miller. Rev Nesset led devotions. New members Hans Sandvold and Millard Nelson Jr joined. A bazaar for fall 1952 was approved and a USO donation collected.

Priscilla Working Band Mesdaines A. O. Nesset Wm. B. Milder Arnold Stumme Wm. Nelson, Jr Garman Swenson Willet Miller Nesset James Henderson I. C. Jerdee Hans Sandvold Millard Nelson, Jr

Service TM News Notes Address, Visits, and Holiday Gatherings

Alden A Anderson asks to hear from old friends in a mailing from Service TM. The record lists visiting families in Postville and surrounding towns, including the Willard Martins, the Gilchrist family, the Barnes family, the Casten and Dixon households, and others during New Year celebrations and holiday gatherings. The notes mention travels to Dubuque and Decorah areas and greetings from Mrs. Nelson in Clermont.

Alden Anderson Alden A. Anderson Ss. M. Cy Rectang San Diego Calif

Clermont Girls Commanders End Skid vs Oran

Clermont Commanders edged Oran 46 43 on home floor as Kath ryn Larson scored the deciding basket and Joann Staack drew a foul late. Judy Swenson led Clermont with 23 points while Staack added 36 for the losers in a 47 67 setback.

Clermont Girls Oran Kathryn Larson Joann Staack Judy Swenson Billy Swenson Clermont Fiedt

Patients Taken to Rochester in Hospital Transfer

Katherine Sullivan, who has been quite ill the past week, was moved to Rochester hospital on Monday morning. Her sister Mrs John Burke of Avoca accompanied her and Mrs Schutte also traveled with them.

Rochester Katherine Sullivan Rochester Minm John Burke Avoca Schutte

Mrs Otto Vasby Visited Relatives in Waterloo

Mrs Otto Vasby spent several days this week with relatives in Waterloo, returning home after the visit.

Otto Vasby Waterloo

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Bilgemann Clermont, Iowa Clermont Chapter Clermont Cafe News Marlene Durscher Ramona Olson Wayne Olson Virginia Nelson Carol Schweinerus Victor Amundson Glendal Nygaard Ann Larson Janet Lynga Commanderettes Gordon Schupbach Dean Mitts Elsie Nesset Lorraine Kittleson Marilyn Follett Ruth Wespfahl Schrader Yauslin Don Yauslin Oran Shipton Ohs Boston John ‘Harvey Gordon Larson Martha ' Harvey Chris Harvey Mary Harvey Chris Marguerite Sullivan Lew Barn‘house Elbert Westpfahl Fayette County Ralph Matt Judy Paulson Mrs. Ben Bauman Ben Bauman Chi Clermont Lutheran Parish Mrs. Appelman Alfred Olson Willard Martin West Union Kenny Ellis Ed Barnes Aera Charles Gilchrist Paul and Mina Gilchrist Walker Iva Barnes Cedar Rapids New Years John Barnes New Albin Vic Casten Dick Griebenow Dennis Lana Roger Paulsson L. D. Scott Andine Vasbey Laura Dixon B. Reigel L. T.N. Olson Ernie Peterson Earl Opperman Jerry McDermont Elsie ‘Wedo N. H. Nelson Fennimore Wisc Nelson Dwi Olson & Olson John Deere Implements Sales and Service Clermont Cooperative Lyle Gunderson
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