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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
7
A meeting is planned for Monday at Farmers Savings Bank in Clermont to elect a director to succeed Alvin Amundson. The current school board comprises Alvin Amundson as president, Glen Kirkenteue as vice president, and Lloyd Anderson as secretary.
The high school girls basketball team traveled to Payette for the sectional tournament and are performing well in practice, aiming to make a strong showing in Fayette.
The new Wommander Com mun ique staff list includes Editor DeWayne Johnson Asst Editor Judy Swenson Sports Arthur Nelson Activities Virginia Nelson Asst Activities Ramona Olson Class Janet Lyngaas Feature Carol Schweinafus Grade Marlene Durscher Typists Rose Doyle Rush Westpishe Bonor Roll The junior class adds five of seven to honor roll or honorable mention Fourth six weeks freshmen Marlene Durscher Ramona Olson Carmen Swenson sophomores Janet Lyngaas Judy Swenson Wayne Olson Carol Schweinefus juniors DeWayne Johnson Oran Shipton seniors Marilyn Follett Joan Geiner Elsie Jerdee Evelyn Miller Marilyn Olson Howard Stumme
The pre district declamatory contest in Decorah on March 2 featured thirteen Clermont entrants. DeWayne Johnson earned a first superior in oratorical and will represent Clermont in Tama. Kenneth Anderson won first in Radio Speaking, with Albert Schave and Janet Lyngaas second. Elsie Jerdee placed second in Dramatic, and Gordon Fide was second in Original Oratory. The one act play Dark Wind, by Appelman Jerdee Follett Gerner, tied for first with Decorah and West Union, while McGregor took third.
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday March 1 with hostesses Mesdames Arthur Nelson Theo Loftsgard Richard Griebenow Wm Burrow Mary Washburn and Otto Vasby. Devotion hymn and notes by Rev Nesset Jed followed by reports and plans for a father son banquet and pre Easter bake sale. Members presented program items including Hymn Society topics Lutherans and Lent and prayers closed the meeting. Several local residents were mentioned visiting family and celebrating birthdays and health updates through the week.
Clermont will hold its regular school election on Monday March 13 from noon to seven at the Larrabee grade building Three year directors will be elected to succeed Alfred Baechler and El mer Olson whose terms expire A treasurer for two years to succeed Mrs Grace Simek will also be chosen Officers of the board are Clarence Tatro president Geo Dur scher vice president La Vonne Swenson secretary and Grace Simek treasurer
The Methodist W 5 C 5S met Wednesday evening at Mildred Moore's home with six members present. Florence Gutcher led devotions and the treasurer reported the annual finances. A $10 donation was sent by Mrs. Blake of Des Moines to Ann Moore. Ann Moore sang a hymn with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Moore. Four members attended World Day of Prayer in Elgin. Mrs. Easler and Mrs. Starkey participated in the program. Beulah Lubke led the lesson.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Trudo attended the funeral of Marry Trudo at West Union on Tuesday. Elmer Trudo was a cousin of the deceased. The piece notes multiple family visits including trips to Chicago for Mr Matt and Mrs Norbert Gerner, a visit by Mrs Riegel and a departure for Germany, and several weekend visits among local residents from Cedar Rapids Minneapolis and Readlyn.
ChyRes St Peters Church advertises Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Weekday Masses at 7 00 a m Saturday mass at 8 00 a m Holy Name Sunday is noted A Holy Hour from 8 to 9 has confessions during the hour Men are reminded of Holy Name observance.
Clermont Methodist Church invites members to attend Sunday evening service on March 19 as part of the Lenten season plan. The notice urges regular attendance throughout Lent.
Sunday services at Highland 11:00 a m confirm and class at 9:30 a m East Clermont Luther League meets 8:00 p m Wednesday mid week Lenten services at West Clermont 8:00 p m sermon theme The Places of the Passion Special music West Clermont Mission Society February 15 at 2:15 p m gospel study led by Mrs Nelson Jr West Clermont junior choir 7:00 p m senior choir 7:30 p m East Clermont Mothers club meets March 14 at Almer Anderson home 1:30 p m
The Clermont Calendar lists events for March including school elections, American Legion meetings, and club gatherings such as the Woodland Study club and West Clermont Mission Society. Local church activities include a St Peter's Rosary Society plastic party and a Luther League gathering with devotional programs and a baptism at West Clermont Lutheran Church.
A Friday evening surprise party celebrated Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson on their wedding anniversary. Fivehundred was played with high score by Selma Taylor and Clarence Thorson, traveling prize to Jess Taylor, consolations to Lydia Thorson and Jim Taylor, followed by a midnight picnic supper. Presentes included Art Thompson Clarence Johnson Jim Taylor Richard C Olson Joe Thompson Orville Berg Gerald Schneider and Jess Taylor families.
Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in March to establish three working circles with assigned months for fundraising projects. The group will meet monthly as a whole, maintain church care, and host a plastic party by St. Ann's Circle at St Peter's basement on March 9. An auction followed the meeting, led by Mrs. Walter Kohls, raising $25.80. lunch was served by the hostesses.
The Clermont Clover Clovers gathered on Saturday March 4 with twelve members and two guests. Activities included an illustrated talk on group furniture, a needlework talk, a demonstration on making a simple pillow, and a picture study on The Flower Vanderbilt. Norma Brandt led recreation and Mrs. Meyer played piano accordion. meal followed. Mr and Mrs Marvin Flack and Carol visited Iena over Sunday with Marvin's parents.
A People's caucus will be held at the Clermont town hall on Friday evening March 1 at 7 30 for nominating a candidate for Mayor five Councilmen and Town Treasurer Herb Anderson Elmer Trudo Joe Malone and Comm
Schultz's Clermont Cafe will celebrate its second anniversary in Clermont on Sunday March 12 with a plated dinner. Owner Harlas Schultz and his wife have built a community relation through valued service. Gerald Schupanitz of Loras College Dubuque spent the weekend in Clermont.
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