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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
7
A PTA notice invites families to the next regular Parent-Teacher gathering at Pine High Schools on January 16. A film on cancer is planned, with details to appear in next week’s paper. Several local families hosted and attended gatherings, including birthday celebrations and New Year dinners, with numerous residents listed as guests in homes around town.
The East Clermont Lutheran Church received a Christmas gift of a public address system from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helgerson in memory of their parents. The set includes three microphones and three speakers with a basement speaker and a record player. Earphones are usable from the unit. KE, W. Hilgemann will be in Clermont each weekend at the Florence T. Bear insurance office for appointments to prepare income tax reports.
The Busy Beavers 4-H Club met December 17 at Roger and Marvin Berg's home. Flags chosen include the 4-H flag and the American flag. Twelve members answered what they want most for Christmas. The club charter was presented by Max Sauerbry with Kath leen Amundson chosen to place the first seal. Paul Amundson demonstrated opening feed sacks. The treasury report was given. The county will provide a gavel. Next meeting set for early 1957 at Peter and Diane Bilden's home.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher learned their son Donald has a promotion to corporal and will soon depart for the States after fourteen months in Japan. Harlo Meyer has been promoted to private first class and is stationed at Whittier Alaska. Dale Schultz returned to his navy base in Newport Rhode Island after holiday leave with his parents.
Officers elected at the Rosary Society and Altar Guild meeting include Mrs Joseph McNeil as president, Mrs Walter Kohls as vice president, and Mrs Gerald Fassbinder as secretary treasurer.
The Kenneth Meeker family of Cedar Rapids were guests Sunday at the Robert LaValle home. Dinner guests Saturday included the Dean DeSart family at the 3. A. Erickson home.
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday January 2 with hostesses Molris Gordon Hoopman Arthur Olson John Erickson David Olson and James Henderson. The meeting opened with a hymn and devotions led by Pastor Knudsen. The president read committees for the coming year and Mrs Willet Miller announced the program including a reading What Happens When We Pray for Others. The hymn Society reading and poem A New Year Wish were planned for February with hostesses to be announced by Pastor Knudsen.
Mr and Mrs Art Schott announce a son born Thursday January 3 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union weighing seven pounds four ounces Mrs James Mueller of Evansdale announces a daughter born Friday January 4 weighing nine pounds two and twelve ounces Mrs Mueller former Marguerite Sullivan of Clermont is Fremont Sullivan's first granddaughter They have two grandsons as the older daughter’s children.
Diane Metzger has returned home from Postville hospital where she had an appendectomy. She is getting along fine. Surgery at Decorah. Mrs. Clarence Johnson entered the Decorah hospital Thursday and submitted to surgery Friday morning.
The Luther College Dorian Society will sponsor the seventh annual vocal festival for 357 high school students January 9 and 10 with 64 schools registered. The grand concert features 357 vocalists directed by Clayton Hathaway, alongside the Luther College choir directed by Prof. Noble. Clayton Knudsen helps plan, with Clermont and Elgin students named among participants.
East Clermont Societies gathered Thursday with hosts Molm Clarence Peterson George Hanson Elmer Larson Orvin Olson and Andrew Watter ud. The session opened with a hymn and devotions officers were installed after reports from missions and departmental treasurers. District New Year remarks followed with prayers and offerings by several members.
A bank statement shows liabilities total 1,199,428.98 and capital accounts 120,495.29 with deposits including individuals partnerships and government. J A Erickson vice president and L H Meier cashier certify accuracy before a notary on January 4 1957 in Fayette County Iowa.
Friday evening the seniors hosted an alumni game with a strong crowd. The girls won 48 to 35 led by Arlene Knudsen and Beverly Oolberg with 13 points each while Sandy Olson added 14 for the alumni. The alumni defeated the boys 51 to 42, with Gary Gilson scoring 12 and Steve Knudsen and Howard Kittieson each fetching 10. Referees were Kenny Anderson and Gordon Schupbach.
The C E girls fell 70 to 39 to a strong Aurora squad on the Tiger floor. Beverly Oelberg and Judy Larson led C E with 14 points each, Arlene Knudsen added 13, while Sylvia Murray topped Aurora with 36. Senior News notes Dorothy Helgerson, student council president, and upcoming semester tests, alumni game funds, and trip planning for Chicago.
Lester Lease pastors a church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18. Morning worship starts at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service follows at 8 00 p m. A welcome to all.
The Church of Our Saviour Clermont-Episcopal lists a schedule with Rev. Paul A. Clark as vicar. Services include Morning Prayer at 7:30 a.m. on Sundays January 6, 13, 20, and 27 with Holy Communion on January 13 and 27. A picnic, limeh, and annual meeting are scheduled for Tuesday January 15 at 6:30 p.m. The January 20 service is Epiphany II. A special offering for Berkley Divinity School will be taken as part of Theological Education Sunday.
S. B. Knudsen is pastor at West Clermont with services and activities listed for Saturday through Sunday including catechetical class, Divine worship, Sunday school, Lutheran League, and Parish Brotherhood. East Clermont activities and hostesses, choir, junior choir, and refreshments are noted along with a brunch guest, Nell Sheehy.
Mr and Mrs John Sampson were notified Monday of the sudden death of their son Sylvan at Qwatonna Minnesota at seven o clock that morning More details came on Tuesday with no further particulars available at this time
Gordon Schupbach suffered severe burns to his arm and left side of the face when cleaning fluid burst. He had finished painting at the L. T. Olson residence, then went to the basement to wash brushes. He remained at Postville Hospital for treatment and returns daily for dressing.
Mrs. Paul W. Humphry, 728 N Iverson St Apt 302 Alexandria Virginia, is listed with a new address. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ray Swenson.
Mrs Len Simek entertained Sunday evening at a buffet supper with guests from Elgin Dubuque and Lawler including Laurence Knatson Kathy Marcia Dean DeSart Debbie Mark Jay Keith Thoma Michael Jeff Chris Lloyd Meier Gordon Hoopman Dale Karen Jack Bush Maureen Johnnie Phyllis Sheen Brian Gene Robison Debbie Lyle Gunderson Patti Luann Kathleen Clifton Arnold Stumme watchers of home movies. LaVerne Wersinger and family of Dubuque were dinner guests Sunday in the Verni Eagle home. Evening callers included Reuben Svendsen Jim Hurley Frank Norma of Lawler. Mrs Leo Orth and Debra Ann returned to Elgin after visiting relatives following a West Union hospital stay.
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