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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1952

Page

7

Riverside Club Entertained by Mrs Tatro and Mrs Nelson

Entertain' Riverside Club at their home on Wednesday afternoon with 13 members and two guests Mrs Harlan Stee and Mrs Ray Schara of Castalia. Club voted two dollars to the March of Dimes and one dollar to USO drives. Social hour contests won by Mrs G O Anderson Mrs Ray Schara and Mrs Almer Nelson. Nelson won the door prize. Next meeting hosted by Mrs G O Anderson with Mrs Almer Nelson assisting.

Mra Mary Tatro Roy Tatro Riverside Club Harlan Stee Ray,Schara Castalia G. O. Anderson Ray Schara Almer Nelson Nelson

Calendar prompts list of local groups events

Calendar entries show City Council meeting and scout activities from Feb 4 to Feb 8 including Boy Scouts Troop 51 Cub Scout packs and parish groups. It lists Priscilla Working Band and Hast Societies St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild plus a Pack anniversary meeting.

Boy Scouts St. Peters Rosary Society Altar Guild Cub Scouts

Social Guests At Independence and St Olaf Events

Mr and Mrs Vernon Meyer were guests Sunday in the Chas Swartz home at Independence. Mrs Clara Hoag and Don and Mrs A O Wold of St Olaf were supper guests Sunday off Mr and Mrs Harold Landsgard.

Vernon Meyer Chas. Swartz Independence Clara ,Hoag Don A. O. Wold St. Olaf Harold Landsgard

Fay ette County Horse Shipment and Local Notices

Twenty five years ago sixteen head of Fay ette county horses and a span of mules were sent to Cedar Rapids with a top price of $200 for a blue roan gelding. Farmers Savings Bank appointed new officers at a stockholders meeting. Local officials planned property-owner rounds, and community updates highlighted social visits, a unique window display by Clermont Brick and Sand Co, and a measles recovery.

Fayette County Cedar Rapids Farmers Savings ‘Bank Christian Miller H. F. Shipton J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson W. A. Kneeland H. B. Greenley Edwin User Maynard Lantz Roy Gulsvng Waterloo Barber's College Clermont Brick and Sand Co Henry Udson Albert Thompson F. W. Bigler Cedar Falls Fred D. W. Strauch Smittle Waucoma

Judy Swenson Clermont Star Athlete and Leader

Judy Swenson, editor in chief of the SCHOOLS-News staff, is highlighted as a multitalented senior at Clermont. The profile details her roles in student government, music groups, and the newspaper staff, plus her church work and wide activity list.

Luther League West Clermont Lutheran Choir Mario Lanza Jane Powell Judy Swenson Clermont

Son Born at Postville Hospital

A son weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford M. Olson at the Postville hospital on Thursday evening January 24. Mrs. Olson is the former Anna Burden, and Clifford is the son of Henry Olson of Clermont. Sunday guests at the Louise Miller home included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schutte, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lubke, and Mrs. Mary Grover of Postville, with Mrs. Lena Peters. Florence Hein came from Cedar Rapids Saturday to visit family due to her mother's illness. Erickson is slowly improving. The Buhr family and Debra spent Sunday with relatives at Sumner. The Kneeland home hosted dinner for the Fridley, Nacke, and Mary families to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Henry Larson and grandson David of Ossian were supper guests with the Lawrence White family. James McSweeney of Randalia, Sarah McSweeney of Fayette, and Alfred Miller of Oelwein visited the Kneeland home Friday.

Clifford M. Olson Postville Hospital Louise Miller Louis Schutte Albert Lubke Mary Grover Postville Lena Peters Florence Hein Ceder ‘Rapids Erickson Marvin Buhr Debra Sumner Paul Fridley Leo Nacke Mary C.M. Kneeland Kneeland Henry Larson David Ossian Lawrence White James McSweeney Randalia Sarah McSweeney Fayette Alfred Miller Oclwein C. M. Kneeland Myrtle Learn West Union Clermont Charles Bruns Waterloo Willet Miller Barbara Appelman TSTC Cedar Falls Franz Appelman Dean Mitts Dick Griebenow Bill Wede Patty Mits Franklin Olson Craig Olivia Olson Louie Olson L. M. Hovland Merle Bovis U. M. Hovland Marion ‘Lind Manchester Burkard Riegel Herbert Dummermuth Alma Anderson Verni Engle Herb Martin Ray Reierson Gerald Gutcher Bob Mott Lutheran Church E. W. Hilgemann A. ©. Nesset Robert Cooney Cubs Ruth Starkey WSCS Bob ‘Mott Bob Barker Elgin

High School Honor Roll And Honors Lists For Six Weeks

The third six weeks honor roll lists freshmen Vere Hangartner Jean Morse sophomores Ellen Kneeland Mary Martin Glendal Nygaard Helen Reierson Joann Swenson juniors Marlene Durscher Carman Swenson and seniors Janet Lyngaas Wayne Olson Carol Schweinerus Judy Swenson. The first semester honor roll includes freshmen Douglas Appelman Vera Hangartner Jean Morse Elaine Tatro sophomores Ellen Kneeland Mary Martin Glendal Nygaard Judy Paulson Helen Reierson Joann Scher Ramona Olson Carman Swenson seniors Janet Lyngaas Wayne Olson Carol Schweinefus Judy Swenson. Honorable mention for the third six weeks names freshmen Marilyn Guyer Paul Hackmann Janice Olson Elaine Tatro sophomores David Gutcher Judy Paulson Leo Riegel Marguerite Sullivan Betty Westpfahl juniors Victor Amundson Monona Olson Ra Mona Olson. The semester list includes freshmen Marilyn Guyer Janice Olson Mary Olson Dennis Bear sophomores David Gutcher Leo Riegel Betty Westpfahl juniors Victor Amundson Marlene Durscher Raymond Olson Marilyn Wede Donald Gerner Kathryn Larson and other names continued on page 6.

Vere Hangartner Jean Morse Ellen Kneeland Mary Martin Glendal Nygaard Helen Reierson Joann Swenson Marlene Durscher Carman Swenson Janet Lyngaas Wayne Olson Carol Schweinerus Judy Swenson Douglas Appelman Vera Hangartner Elaine Tatro Marilyn Guyer Janice Olson Mary ‘Olson Dennis ‘Bear David Gutcher Leo Riegel Betty Westpfahl Victor Amundson Paul Hackmann Carla Matt Mary Olson Harlan Schultz Lew Barnhouse Lucille Guyer Caroline Kirestue Lo Meyer Mary Morse Glendal Nygeard Shirley Olson Judy Paulson Jaonn Swenson James Wander Arlene Ames Raymond Olson Marilyn Wede Donald Gerner Kathryn Larson

Millard Nelson Jr to hold closing out sale

Millard Nelson Jr who rents the Larrabee farm four miles north of Clermont will hold a closing out sale on Saturday February 16 He quits farming after taking a job in Postville The sale features a full line of Ford power machinery other machinery in good condition a good herd of Guernsey and Brown Swiss cattle oats and hay Auctioneers are Waters and Dean with the Postville State Bank as clerk Watch for the Echo advertisement on February 7.

Millard Nelson, Jr Larrabee Clermont Postville Ford Power Waters Dean Postville State Bank The Echo

Lutheran services and meeting notices in Decorah

Pastor A. O. Nesset leads Sunday services at Highland Chapel at 10 30 a m West Clermont Luther League gathers at 8 p m The choir confirmation classes meet at the usual time Also on Monday February 4 the Lutheran Welfare Society Decorah branch holds its annual business meeting at Luther College at 7 p m All interested are invited to attend.

A. O. Nesset Highland Clermont Luther

St Peters Church Activities Schedule and Events

St Peters Church lists events from Thursday January 31 with a men's choir rehearsal at 7 30 pm and confessions at 8 pm to Friday February 1 devotions for the Sacred Heart with Holy Communion at 7 30 pm Mass at 8 30 pm and Holy Hour 7 30 to 8 30 pm. Dialogue Mass by St Peters school children and Benediction follow Mass. Masses on Saturday February 2 at 8 00 am with candle blessing and confessions at :00 pm and Sunday February 3 Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 am with blessed after each Mass. Men Forester supper scheduled for Thursday February 7 at 5 pm.

St. Péter’s iMass

Methodist Church Service And Picnic Planned

The Methodist Church announces a worship service this Sunday at 4 45 a m followed by a picnic supper at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman A short program will follow the meals and all members and friends are invited to attend

E. G. Steinman Lucian Appelman

Soldier Donald Steffens Surges in Korea Front Lines

Word from Pfc Donald B I Steffens places him amid Korea action. Address shows U S 55084941, Co A 79th Engineers Construction BN A, P.O. 301 Postmaster San Francisco Calif.

Donald Steffens Korea Pfc Donald BI Steffens U. S Co. A 79Th Engineers Construction Bna P.O San Francisco Calif

Visitors Gather at Multiple Homes This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Donald Martin and Jeannie Orchard and Mr and Mrs Glen Nims visited Sunday afternoon at the Karl Martin home. The Art Amundson family visited the Ole Amundson home on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Bill Hitch and children Sumner were weekend guests in the Harry Yauslin home.

Donald Martin Jeannie Orchard Glen Nims Karl Martin Art Amundson Ole Amundson Bill Hitch Sumner Harry Yauslin

G M Study Club Meeting in Grand Meadow

The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday January 25 at Mrs. Wm. Nelson Jr.'s home with Clarise Lien and Mrs. Ames Olson assisting. Officers were installed for the coming year. Lunch was served to members and two guests.

Grand Meadow Wm. Nelson, Jr Clarise Lien Ames Olson George Frieden Cry Swenson Toscanani Martin Amundson Oh Susanna Carman Swenson Arthur Helgerson Almer Amundson Edw. Kozelka

Junior Campfire Meeting Plans Roller Skating Party

Jean Belschner hosted the Odako Campfire girls and leader Lorraine Kittleson at her home on Saturday afternoon January 26. The eight girls completed their business meeting and planned a roller skating party at Art's Rink in Ossian for Friday evening. They later went sliding and Jean served lunch to the eight members and their guardian.

Jean Belschner Odako Campfire Girls Lorraine Kittleson Art Fat Ossian Jean

Senior Campfire Meeting at Odako Campfire Girls

Mary Schultz and Kathryn Crowe hosted the senior Odako Campfire girls with guardian Mrs M C Larson. After the business session the group enjoyed skating and sliding, returning to Clermont Cafe where a pancake supper was served.

Mary Schultz Kathryn Crowe Odako Campfire Girls M. C Larson Clermont Cafe Mary Kathryn

Dummermuth Funeral Attended by Family in West Union

Mr and Mrs Herb Dummersmuth attended the funeral services in West Union Friday for their nephew Bob Dummermuth who died in Korea while in service. Dinner guests Sunday included the Wm Belschner and Schmidt families with others from Ottosen West Bend and Elgin. A birthday observance for Howard Boyle was noted with the Boyle family and several local households in attendance.

Herb Dummersmuth West Union Bob Dummermuth Korea Wm. Belschner Dick Schmidt Ottosen R. G. Wilson and Estey West Bend Len Simek Keith Thoma Bob Mott Howard Boyle Walter [Kohls Bud Elgin Ernie Peterson Eldred Dummermuth Wayne Gilson Tommy Barker

Senior Study Club Sponsors March of Dimes in Clermont

The Clermont Senior Study Club will sponsor the March of Dimes program this year. Iron lungs will be in all business places to receive contributions. Clermont started late due to County chairman Dr. McMasters of Delwein failing to send materials or contact Clermont. An early generous contribution is hoped for to support this worthy cause.

Clermont Senior Study Club Clermont McMasters Delwein

Junior Study Club Meeting at Clermont

The Clermont Junior Study Club met Friday evening January 25 at Mrs. Ray Tomsheck home. Sixteen members answered with a quotation. A free will offering supported March of Dimes. Mrs. Carman Swenson reviewed the book Circus Doctor. Mrs. Jack Dibbie read Mare of Mothers for March of Dimes from the Clubwantan. A social hour followed.

Clermont Junior Study Club Ray Tomsheck Rell Carman Swenson Jack Dibbie

Mrs Vernon Meyer Hosts Women’s Group Party at Home

Mrs. Vernon Meyer entertained a group of women at a party held Friday evening at her residence. The social gathering featured light refreshments and friendly conversation among attendees.

Vernon Meyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Priscilla Methodist Ww. S. c Avi Tion I. W. Hilgemann Burplus Enterprise Ramona .Olson Virginia Nelson Carol Schweiner Ann Larson Janet Lyngans St. Peter’s Church Men Foresters Prof Fort Dodge Leonard Olson Littleport Emma Olson Elmer Olson Argu Clermont Lutheran Parish G. M. Study Club March of Dimes OTANI Olson & Olson John Deere Implements Sales and Service Clermont, Iowa Baler Twine Per Bale Clermont Cooperative Lyle Gunderson
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