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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
7
The Clermont piano studio will reopen on April 2 with Nora Jorgenson as lead. The event marks a return for the studio after a period of closure and invites local residents to attend the reopening sessions.
Magdalena Marie Steffens born December 1899 near Eldorado daughter of Diederich Steffens died March 18 after a march 12 illness at Clermont. Survived by father two brothers Carl and Henry two sisters Mrs John Junge Eldorado and Mrs Charles Ledigar Minneapolis. Funeral at Burnham West Union conducted by Rev A O Nesset with interment Eldorado cemetery. Card of thanks from Diedrich Steffens family.
Sophia Kittelson and Henry transfer property to Clarence B. and Helen M. Kittelson for 12000 dollars described as multiple parcels in 25-95-7. Herbert Anderson and wife transfer to Lloyd Anderson and T Alvin Amundson for one dollar a 26 acre tract in 96-7. Anna Larrabee and others sell to Gunder Nygaard for 1000 dollars covering lots 20 to 22 in Clermont Block 17.
The W C O F met on March 20 at Mrs Mary Burke's home and elected officers including Mary E Burke Chief Ranger Susanna Larson Vice Chief Ranger Catherine Leehy Recording Sec Mary Carlin Financial Sec Katherine Priest Treasurer Billie Fay Marie Gerner and Mary Cummings Trustees Mary Griebenow and Marty Cummings Conductors Catherine Horan Sentinel and Dr Jerome as medical examiner The Rosary Society and Altar Guild plan a regular meeting on April 4 in the church hall.
The West Clermont Lutheran church hosted the Lutheran Brotherhood Father and Son banquet on Tuesday evening March 26 with over 230 attendees. The program featured Ed Dugstad as toastmaster and tributes to service men, piano selections, and two addresses by Rev. Chas. T. Paulson and Rev. A. O. Nesset, concluding with a prayer and song.
The Clermont fire department held its annual dinner and selections on March 19 in the Legion hall with town officials as guests. Anson Priest was elected chief for the 23rd consecutive year and Vernon Meyer named assistant chief as 31 members attended. March safety emphasis centers on cleaning rubbish and preventing unprotected fires.
The Women’s Missionary Federation of the Decorah Circuit will hold its spring convention on Tuesday April 23 at First Lutheran church in Cresco. Rev A W Sorenson pastor, Clara Paulson dean of women at Luther College, and Mrs Byron Nelson an officer of the General W M F will be the speakers.
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday in March with hostesses Mesdames Wander, Gunderson, Nelson, Hyde, Swenson, and others. Reports, hymnals, and a W M F convention notice dominated the gathering. several members were elected as delegates. Social news followed with weekend visits and family events noted, including anniversaries and farewells.
The American Legion and Auxiliary met Monday in Clermont with a joint program at the Masonic Temple. County Commander Orlin Mason led the session, high school vocal and piano solos were performed, and both groups then held separate business meetings. A lunch followed and local residents were noted in visits and gatherings. Mrs. Russell Gruver of Fayette underwent surgery in Decorah. A real estate transfer saw Herbert Dummermut h buy Ida Olson’s home, with Olson moving to Manchester. Community members hosted and visited families across nearby towns. The Victory canned goods drive supported by local churches sent 11 cases to national HQ.
At Clermont town hall on Monday March 25 a total of 168 votes were cast for mayor council and other posts. Notable results include Will J. Nelson 133 mayor, Geo Durscher 138 assessor, Elmer Olser 134 treasurer, and Ostlie 13 for mayor with write ins Ostlie and Buser noted. Local residents and miscellaneous social notes follow the vote tallies.
East Clermont Luther League will entertain the Washington Prairie League near Decorah and the Marion League of Gander at an April Fool’s party on Sunday evening March 31 at 8 o’clock. Washington Prairie League will furnish the music and Marion League the topics. There will be a social hour and lunch after the program.
Dr and Mrs J E Jorgenson return from Hollywood Calif where Mrs Jorgenson will reopen Clermont and Postville studios They warn travel west in chaos and urge advance reservations They report shortages of essential foods and scarce apartments While there Mrs Jorgenson studied at a refresher course for Master Teachers She is a member of the Los Angeles Music Teachers Association Their grandson Richard Wenrich will perform on KXEL Pasadena on April 30 He plans to return to Iowa after Los Angeles school ends Various locals and visitors are noted including Mrs R V Brandt Mrs Ralph Schrader Lucille Lubke and many Clermont area residents with multiple social visits and guest lists Domestic travel and social updates throughout Clermont and adjacent towns.
The Union church will hold services at the home of Carrie Carpenter on Sunday evening at 7:30 o clock.
Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 a m Luther League 8 p m Washington Prairie Marion Leagues guest devotional program East Clermont League members asked to bring jello and cookies Mid week Lenten service West Clermont 8 p m Thursdays junior and senior choir rehearsals April 3 Priscilla Society entertained by Macy Tatro E C Olson Elmer Olson Fremont Sullivan Albert Halver son Clarence Tatro program chairman I C Jerdee April 4 East Clermont Societies entertained by Ames Olson Olivia Olson Gen Frieden Orville Berg Norma Blockhus March 30 Confirmands meet as usual
St Peter's Church holds thirteen hours of devotion on Sunday with a 9:00 a.m. High Mass and opening ceremonies. The St Peter's Choir directed by Mrs Elmer Trude performs music including Mass of the Shepherds and Litany of the Saints. Father Henry F P Mesbisch will preach at 8:00 p.m. Children’s choir directed by Sister Mary St Emmelia with Helen Gerner on organ. Confessions Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 and 8:00 to 1:00. Fr Robert Cooney, Pastor.
Mrs Louis Schutte of Postville and Mrs Louise Miller took a two week visit to the west coast starting on the first Saturday. Mrs Clarence Bear Mrs Emma Bear Agnes Li and Louise Bilden visited for a day last week in the home of Harry Amundson.
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