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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
3
Notice states subscriptions and renewals may be paid to Editor Mrs Lucy Engle who will issue receipts, with publication by the Clermont Local News publisher.
Patricia Morse joined first grade after moving from Sumner. Students praised for perfect attendance and scores, with notes on dental cards and grade achievements. 4th grade stars and 8th grade map projects, with daily pledges and color advances.
In the Class B district final Clermont is defeated by Lawler 33 to 28. Lawler leads 5-0, 16-13 at halftime, and once by 12 points before Clermont rallies late in the fourth quarter. Kittelson scores 8 for Clermont while J. Kane leads Lawler with 13.
In the pre district speech contest held at Dubuque on Monday Mares 100 Lorraine Kittelson earned a Superior in humorous declamation Maria Probert gained Superior in aries division Neva Dursther rated Superior in dramatic declamation The Sisters McIntosh featured Elsie Necsel Gladys Yauslin and Tenry Follett all earned Excellent the top rating in this contest
Freshman Home Economics classes learn several muffins and biscuit techniques with baking powder while sophomore students expand to various hot dishes, showcasing growing culinary skills in the program.
Lake Lake Parker House rolls and chocolate chip cookies topped last week’s achievements as members of the school board were served a plate lunch on Monday. The event showcased modest community spirit and local dining.
Clermont locals report a Friday pot-luck in honor of Mrs. Robert Hamilton with guests from Lakota La Crosse and nearby towns. Notes include visits by Mrs. Hans J. Larson and relatives, travel details, and attendance at a Lawler Clermont basketball game with a 38 to 33 score.
Twenty five years ago voters gathered Monday night and nominated a Citizen's Ticket for the regular municipal election on March 27. The slate includes Mayer H F Shipton as mayor and councilmen J W Horan Frank Frisbie Wm Rafferty Josh Bror by and Frank Pringle. treasurer B C Grover and assessor B W Conner. The Clermont Community Club discussed a municipal band fund and plans to ask voters at the town election. Brick City Band will play at the Fayette county fair again next fall under a four day and three night contract.
Rural Women’s Clubs of Clermont township invite all rural women and area residents to a tea and program at Clermont grade school on Saturday March 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 P M. Grand Meadow Study Club hosts tea. Virginia Vaupel will discuss County Achievement Day set for March 29 at Fayette. Local visits note birthdays and guest days in Clermont and nearby towns with several family illness plans affecting event schedules.
Local families from Wadena and Luana hosted or attended gatherings through the week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Earl Carpenter of Wadena with Ralph Schrader, extended visits with Lou Engelhart's birthday at Luana, and multiple supper gatherings with relatives and neighbors across Luana, Cantalia, Waterloo, and nearby farms.
Mrs Verni Brandt hosted a birthday party Friday for Sophia Groth with a plated lunch and a large birthday cake. Gifts included money for Miss Groth. Attendees included Mea dames Nesset Laws ton Hovland Aanes Esther Kimball Olaf Berg Gilbert O Anderson Lester Anderson Verni Engle Julia Bilden John Bakewell Clarence Bear Connie Fred Bigler Winifred Sullivan Alfred Wenger and others. some could not attend but contributed to the gift. Also noted are various social visits and bridge party honors at neighboring homes, with a Des Moines trip by Mr and Mrs W R Blake and business plans for early week.
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