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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
3
Pupils fret over upcoming tests as teachers urge attention while students voice fears about questions and grades. Miss Amundson reads poems to kindergartners, and first and second graders enjoy a reading book about Alice and Jerry. Birthday treats, new shelves, and a choraled patriotic program celebrate Washington's Birthday.
Third and fourth graders prepare a book for Beverly Nelson during her absence. Arabia is the focus of the sixth grade geography unit. Dennis Bear celebrated his birthday last week. Fifth and sixth graders took their six week tests. Students ordered seeds for the Victory garden. Sixth graders study English prepositions while fifth graders compare teach and learn. The sixth grade geography class explores Italy and its history. The seventh grade literature class studies Rudyard Kipling as opening exercises read "Woe."
Seventh and eighth grade pupils completed reviews and tests last week while both grades assigned book reviews for literature. In art class girls embroidered towels and all grades enjoyed a patriotic program Thursday afternoon. It notes that about three baby chicks (straight run) yield one laying pullet by summer’s end.
Clara Bertina Skarshaug Reinhart was born September 24 1875 in Marion township Clayton county to Hans and Joron Skars haug. She married Andrew Reinhart January 31 1900 and had two daughters. She fell ill February and died February 20 at age 69 years four months sixteen days. Survived by husband two daughters Helen and Ruby and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 23 at Muehlethaler funeral home and East Clermont Lutheran church with pallbearers six nephews and many relatives attending.
We express gratitude to all who assisted us and showed sympathy during the death and burial of our dear wife mother and grandmother. We thank those who sang the organist Reverend Nessett and those who sent memorial wreaths. Andrew Reinhart and Helen Mr and Mrs Selmer Holm and children.
Andrew Gunderson born July 30 1877 in Clermont township died February 18 1945 at his home northeast of Clermont at age 67 years 7 months and 19 days He lived on the home place except nine months on a Platte Dakota claim He leaves one brother Albert five sisters Annie Bertha Frisbie Nels Glesne Clara Helgerson and Oscar Larson nieces nephews and friends Casket bearers were six nephews O G Glesne Bernell Larson Merril Gunderson Milton Helgerson and James Gunderson Funeral at Schutte Postville and East Clermont Lutheran church.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us with kindness during our beloved brother illness and appreciate the floral offerings from relatives and friends. Special thanks to Rev. Nesset for his comforting presence.
A note of thanks honors the departed and Marylin Stolle for words and assistance during the tribute. The quartet who sang Everything you have done is greatly appreciated alongside the brother and sisters.
Twenty five years ago Carl Appelman returned from Winnipeg where he had been for weeks. F D Welch of Elgin finished census work in Clermont township and began in town Mon. Clermont will have a new business enterprise soon. Hillery Gordon rented space in the old Pahpukkena hall and will open a vulcanizing plant. Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson returned from their honeymoon and plan to move to Sampson Wisconsin. John Shipton visited Moline and Rock Island to glean tips from farm machinery dealers.
Clermont locals share visits to Carmen Swenson and George Belschner homes. social events feature bridge prizes, church organ dedication at East Paint Creek, and birthday anniversaries. families announce births and weekend visits among neighbors, with Red Cross support and local school activities highlighted.
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Reports from Clermont cover local service members and families during wartime. Updates include US soldiers and sailors, nurse Lt. Eileen L. Hofer, ship duty, leave recalls, medical and training milestones, and letters describing life, danger, and sentiment as the conflict continues.
The notice lists changes in overseas addresses for service members including Sgt. Clarence Doty and Gene Habeger, with APO and fleet post office routing. It notes Carrie Doty of Battle Creek, Michigan, remains unsure if Doty has shipped, and references Mrs. Miller in Waterloo with parental contact for updates.
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