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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
7
Erickson cashier of Farmers' Savings Bank calls attention to the stockholders meeting next Tuesday at Legion hall. Annual election of board members and officers, report by the cashier, with capital $35,000 and surplus $22,600. December 3, 1947 report shows resources of $1,165,390.17.
A Sunday evening surprise party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schultz and daughter Patsy who will soon move to a farm near Farmersburg. Guests included numerous Schultz relatives and friends from Clermont, Luana, Postville, Entwisle, and nearby areas. The event featured card games and a midnight lunch brought by guests.
Mrs. John Bakewell and Mrs. Anson Priest entertained the W. G. group with a card social at the Bakewell home. Three tables of Progressive Five Hundred were played with Mrs. Mary Griebenow and Bob Skelton winning high prizes. Dan Burke and Frank Leehy drew for traveling with Mr. Leehy winning. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
Notice is hereby given that the stockholders of the Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa will hold their annual meeting and election at the Legion Hall Clermont on Tuesday Feb 3. Ty Ael Erickson cashier circular text shows confirmation of meeting details and date.
The first semester saw seventh and eighth graders with perfect attendance and multiple students earning top marks in arithmetic English civics social science hygiene spelling and language tests. Gerald Wander returned after five weeks out ill, and students viewed the films Dont Be A Sucker and The House I Live In. Fifth and sixth graders also reported perfect attendance and a lively second semester began with a song program and a xylophone showcase by Sallee Accola. Fourth and third grades posted strong attendance while clay modeling featured alphabet fetters rocking chairs and a covered wagon. Lonnie Baker is missed as a new home and school begins for him. Primary students learned new words and pursued reading progress with Print to Script manuscripts as classes prepare for continued visits.
The West Clermont Mission Society met on January 21 with hostesses named. The gathering included devotions, reports, a dues decision, and a February program. A death notice reported Pearl Andrew, wife of Myrtle Erickson of Clermont, died near Alburnette. services were held January 24 in Turner Chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial. Relatives from Clermont attended.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the March of Dimes in Clermont with coin containers in several stores for January contributions to fight infantile paralysis. Saturday evening $38 was donated at a Camp Fire Girls blanket drive tied to a basketball tournament, and thanks are extended to the participants and contributors.
Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson were supper guests Sunday of Mrs Anna Gibson near Elgin in a friendly call that highlighted local community ties and neighborly hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Harlan Schultz open the Clermont Cafe in Clermont with a grand opening dinner advertised for Sunday February 1. The cafe is newly redecorated with new fixtures and linoleum flooring and an attractive setup. The Schultzes previously ran the Uptown Cafe in Waverly for three years before moving after their former building was sold.
At a Monday meeting Troop 51 outlined plans for Boy Scout Week with two window displays of scouting activities. On February 9 they host parents at a parents night dinner followed by demonstrations and movies. A recent paper drive raised 17.35 to fund a shelter for spring building and overnight hikes.
Residents report a wave of sightings shared in the Echo weekly, with whispers of unusual lights and a possible coming event. Local authorities say there is no confirmed disruption and urge calm while investigations continue.
Nesset pastor sermons at West and East Clermont on Sunday February first. Luther League at East Clermont and Iva Peterson group. Choirs meet Thursday January 29. Adult Bible class Friday January 30. West Clermont Priscilla Working Band February 4. East Clermont Societies meet February 1 with listed hostesses and program chairmen.
Slermont Methodist Church announces changes to February services. The next Sunday evening service is postponed to February 22. The second service for February will be held on February 29.
St Peters Church marks Sunday February 1 as general communion Sunday with Masses at 8 and 10 o clock Confessions Saturday evening at 8 and before Sunday Mass Candles blessed before Mass and given out after Mass Monday February 2 Feast of the Purification one Mass at 9 o clock Candles blessed before Mass distributed after Mass Tuesday February 3 Feast of St Blaise Mass at 8 30 St Blaise blessing after Mass and again at 8 00 p m
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson and grandson Richard Wenrich depart Monday for Hollywood California. They will stop in Tucson to hear Mrs Jorgenson speak to Arizona teachers on qualifications of a competent music teacher. Mrs Jorgenson has studied at Oberlin Cornell and UC. In Hollywood they join a movie adaptation of their novel Silk is on the Carn. Grandson to appear on KXLA Pasadena March 5 with a South American composers program. They plan return to Town in early April.
The Feb. 3 schedule lists O. E. S. meeting and council meeting. February 4 features Priscilla Working Band. February 5 includes Rosary Society and Altar Guild, W. C. O. FP meeting.
Clermont roped the county crown by routing Stanley 98 to 24 in the finals at Clermont gym. Lorraine Kittelson led scoring with 27 points on 9 of 12 free throws and field goals, while guards Gerner Amundson Westpfahl fouled out late. Stanley’s Inabel Griffin led with 21. Gate receipts totaled 500.04 after tax.
The Clermont Valley Creamery Co held its annual meeting on Tuesday January 13 electing H. Appelman as president Otto Krueger as vice president Clifford Kittelson secretary and Farmers' Savings Bank as treasurer Albert Gulsvig and Roy Swenson were re elected as directors for three years The dairy products income for the year totaled 285723 37 Speaker Mr Weaver of Mason City spoke on Cream Quality Improvement.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schupanitz and Gerald and Robert John travel to Cedar Rapids to witness Mercy School of Nursing cap ceremony. At 8 pm 28 girls received their caps, including their daughter Delores Schupanitz.
The East Clermont Lutheran Choir presented Gaul s Ruth cantata to an appreciative audience at West Clermont Lutheran church on Sunday January 25 at 8 pm Norene Amundson Joyce Amundson sang soprano solos due to Iva Peterson s illness Verna Bleckhus Mr and Mrs Arthur Anvandson sang other solos Verna Gunderson accompanied Pastor A O Nesset directed The choir was invited to repeat the cantata at St Olaf Lutheran church West Union on February 15 A lunch was served by the West Clermont Luther League after the concert.
A surprise party gathered at the Moritz residence last Friday evening with neighbors dropping in for a night of Euchre. Attendees included Millard Sampson, Daryl, Larry Horan and family, Fremont Sullivan and Marguerite, Lavern Hyde and family, Woodrow Hyde and Carol Jean, Carl Westprahl and Kenny, George W. Larson and Lyle, and Alvin Buroden and family. The high Euchre score went to Mrs. Fremont Sullivan and Lavern Hyde, while Millard Sampson and Marguerite Sullivan posted the low score.
Expresses sincere gratitude to those who visited and sent cards and flowers during a hospital stay in Decorah. Note signed by Mrs Harvey Meyer, dated 22p.
A. O. Anderson thanks friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers and visits during her stay at Decorah hospital expressing appreciation for their support and kindness.
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