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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
7
In Clermont Mason City on June 17 a daughter named Jane Ann weighs seven pounds. The baby joins an older sister Mary Lynn. The Bannings, former Clermont teachers, reside at 3198 Kentucky.
Town records show a 1954 spring pig crop estimated at 13,519,000 head, up 11 percent from 1953 and above the 10 year average of 32,722,000. It is the fourth largest on record, with early farrowing rising to 49.0 percent before April 1.
Mr and Mrs Bill Schmidt hosted a family picnic honoring Carl Schmidt who left Monday for his army physical. Attendees included multiple Farm ersburg couples and children. Bluebirds met June 25 at Bonnie Bergesons home for a picnic supper and a theater outing.
The 19th Miller family reunion gathered 85 relatives on Sunday June 27 at Clermont city park. A noon picnic preceded a business meeting, with a yearly report by secretary Mrs. Keith Thoma. Five new members joined: Scott Brian Miller Christian Miller Eloise Petratz Dixie Lee Miller and Steven Craig Woods. Officers elected: Mrs. George Durscher president Kingston Krueger vice president Mrs Abe Habeger secretary treasurer. The program included song group scripture prayer led by Mrs Otto Krueger Rev Willis Patratz and closing singing and prayer.
The graduation gift car for Roland Black of Audubon senior was wrecked in a highway crash near Hamlin. Five youths riding in the vehicle were hospitalized. The article notes numerous social visits and family events in surrounding communities.
West Clermont Mission Society met in June with hostesses L M Hovland Wayne Shipton Arnold Stumme Willet Miller Millard Nelson Sr Harold Landagard Lyle and Victor Guyer. Andine Vashy led devotions and Bible study continuing the New Woman series. Miss Vashy presented Shirley Olson Glendal Nygaard Mary Martin and Judy Paulson in two vocal numbers. Mrs Millard Nelson Jr Beloit Children’s Home report and a $50 donation approved. Daily Days stand vote passed 36 to 18.
The article surveys reasons for bedtime protests from six months to sixteen years, including fatigue, over stimulation, fears, and curiosity. It notes that regular hours help, suggests special one night routines for older children, and stresses parental attention as a calm close to the day plus firmness when needed.
Mrs. Joe Largon remains a medical patient at Postville hospital. Mrs. Blake is improving, per Bob Blake of Des Moines who says his wife is slowly recovering from severe burns received two weeks ago and will remain hospitalized at least another week.
Three Paullina farmers were injured when a scaffold folding while they worked collapsed. None of the injuries were serious, though Lorenzo Strover was unconscious for over an hour.
Mr and Mrs John Dundee and grandson Dennis and Fred Dundee all of Waukon were dinner guests Sunday in the Phil Stef fens home.
Mrs. John Sampson thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards gifts and visits during illness. Gratitude expressed for kindness and support received.
I sincerely thank all relatives and friends for the cards and messages of cheer sent while I was a patient in Postville hospital last week. Grateful for your thoughtfulness from Mrs. Joe Larzonay.
Vernon Down of near Odebolt was injured when his tractor rolled forward and pinned him against a fence, rescue took two hours and he was in semiconscious condition. Nearby residents and visits by multiple families are noted, with several trips to towns like Hannibal and LaCrosse for visits and a Sunday trail ride event with 136 horses entered.
Our bi weekly worship service will be held this coming Sunday morning at 8 45. Reverend E G Steinman, minister, will lead the service at the Methodist Church. All members and friends are invited to attend.
Wn-denominational Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Sunday services 11:00 a m. Sunday night service 8:00 p m. Bible study Thursday 8:00 p m. Pastor Robert Bell invites all. Located on No 18, 2 1/2 miles west of Clermont in schoolhouse.
Clermont Lutheran Parish schedules divine worship on Sundays at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 00 a m and Highland 8 00 a m Luther League at West Clermont at 8 00 p m plus Mission Sewing Societies and Ladies groups meet Thursday at East Clermont and Highland hosts include Priscilla Working Band and Dorcas Mrs Roy Tatro and organizers listed among local parish members.
St Peters Church announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Confessions are Saturday evening and before Mass. Local residents and visiting families are listed as attendees or guests at various homes and events this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler returned from Lawrence Kansas with their son Wendell and Charles Wagner to enroll at the Mid West Music Camp at the University of Kansas for six weeks. Linda Alcorn of West Union also accompanied them. The boys will study music and participate in vocal and instrumental activities. Both boys are Clermont High School juniors and have scholarships.
Pvt George E Shipton son of Mr and Mrs John Shipton Clermont has begun eight weeks of basic infantry training at the Antiaircraft Artillery Replacement Training Center Ft Bliss Texas with further instruction on electronic equipment if he stays. Meanwhile Donald Gerner of Wurtsmith Michigan visits family on a 30 day furlough en route to Park Air Force Base California and then Korea. Fred Cline and Clifton Pringle travel to Ames for business. others visit in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.
July church notices list events for East Clermont societies with an evening meeting, a Monday council session, West Clermont Priscilla Working Band gathering, and a July 3 Band Booster ice cream social.
Mrs Glen Kirkestue presided over a large sale last Tuesday June 22 with light field work. The event drew a big crowd and saw top prices for items including Topcow near $200 and valued machinery. Orvin Thompson acted as auctioneer with Farmers Savings Bank clerking.
Jack Bush and his family will relocate nearer to home as he signs a contract to teach in Monona schools next year. They will reside in Clermont this summer while seeking a Monona home after leaving his prior post at Coon Rapids.
Mrs Marie Stahl hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Steve Jamtesich and three sons from Zanesville Ohio along with Mrs Oliver Torkelson Janice Mrs Don Fauser and Mrs Harry Everett of Elgin. Marilyn Follett joined Carl ydn Hitch and her grandparents Harry and Mrs Yauslin as visits continued across Bondurant Daws and Dows. A blue parakeet Powder Puff, belonging to the Thoma boys, sparked a missing bird notice after wandering away. Jacquelyn and Junanne Bakewell visited New Albin with Theresa Bakewell as Mr and Mrs Anderson hosted guests and a two week Moen family visit from Rock Island.
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