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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

7

Study Club Closes Successful Year

The Clermont Study club wrapped up its season with fourteen members meeting at Mrs. E. L. Crowe’s home. Highlights include a review of Listening to Music by Douglas Moore, annual reports, next season plans, county convention delegates, and a record of charitable activities and towel sales by members.

Clermont Study Club E. L. Crowe Douglas Moore E. E. Ramsey Martin Nelson Crowe Dan Burke H. A. Lubke Waucoma Burke Theo. C. Ressler R. V. Brand Nelson J. B. Shipton

Clermont Juniors Host Seniors At Banquet And Play

Juniors entertain seniors and high school faculty at the Larrabee school Monday evening April 23. Garden setting banquet features flower themes, a NorthWest Passage film, and a Northwest Passage outing to Avalon theater. Clermont wins multiple divisions in Waterloo state music contest with a strong glee club showing.

Larrabee School L. L. Carr Leonard Olson Nightingales Anna Mary Crowe Donna &Kweinefus Perennial Ressler Songbirds Dr. Carr Laird Chine Bachelor Buttons Richard Banning Mary K. Guritz West Union Avalon Theatre Aterloo Clermont Raland Tracer Vernon

Summer Glee Club and Beginners Band Plans

Supt. Ressler aims to run a summer term for glee club work with voice training sight reading material and use as a pleasant pastime. Likely three weekly afternoon practices open to 7th 8th graders and capable high school students. details to be announced. Interested parties should contact Mr. Ressler before year end. Eliminated From Tournament The local high school boys baseball team traveled to Fayette to face the Hawkeye team and were defeated, ending their county tournament run. County tests were administered to 6th and 7th graders on Wednesday May 1.

Supt. Ressler Prude Welceome Supt. Resser Plains Mr. Ressler Fayette Lacy Hawkeye

Police Battle Maniac Wounds Dozens at Burlington Event

A Burlington Iowa crowd of over 30 thousand spectators witnessed a chaotic scene last Friday as a maniacal attack wounded about a dozen people, mostly bystanders, during a 1000 Watch police event.

1000 Watch Police Battle Burlington Iowa

Bullet Pierces Shoulder In Gun Accident

Ray Hackett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hackett, suffers a painful left shoulder wound from a hunting gun accident after school. The youths were near the creamery when a misdirected shot pierced flesh. he received tetanus protection and his arm was placed in a sling, yet he continued schoolwork.

Ray Hackett F. M. Hackett Rey

Union Guild to Meet at Mrs Lubke’s Home Postville

The Union church Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. Albert Lubke in Postville on Wednesday May 8 with Mrs Bess Tschantz leading a program on The Last Supper. Mrs Stella Powers of Marn Ohio is visiting Clermont, and Mrs John Finnegan hosts a Rosary Society benefit party at the Carlin home with guests including several named ladies. the afternoon featured tea towels hemming for the rectory and a luncheon.

Foundation Penny Art L. L. Carr Clermont Union Church Otdumwa Union Church Guild Albert Lubke Postville Bess Tschantz Stella Powers Marn Ohio Clermont John Finnegan R. G Schupanitz Mary Carlin Rosary Society of Dan Burke

Lunch Served By Sophomore Home Economics Group

A lunch was served under the direction of Miss Evingson or by the sophomore home economics class.

Miss Eving! Bon

New Pupils Join Room With Class Hike To Rocky Dell

Mrs Lanz visited the room and pupils Leslie Pritchard in 1st grade and Lyle Pritchard in kindergarten enrolled. Amos Pritchard, formerly of Monona, started last week. Betty Burger brought a babe link nest to school and teachers note interests in nest materials. Six pupils rated 10 in self testing. 3rd grade students scored similarly and the 5th and 6th grades hiked to Rocky Dell with Miss Smith. Charles Wickham and Lois Olson were absent last week.

Druum Maynard Lanz Leslie Pritchard Lyle Pritchard Amos Pritchard Monona Betty Burger Sth Miss Smith Rocky Dell Charles Wickham Lois Olson

Births and family notes from West Union hospital

Mr and Mrs Russell welcomed a son born Friday April 26. Myrtle Helgerser, formerly Myrtle Helgerser, is noted. Mr and Mrs Thomas McAlee welcomed an eight and one half pound son born Thursday April to West Union hospital. The McAleers moved from Dubuque and reside at Pringle. They have two daughters Joyce and Jani and other preschool sons. McAlee is employed as a saleman.

Russell Myrtle Helgerser Thomas McAlee West Union McAleers Dubuque Pringle Joyce Jani McAleer Man

Back Smith Neile Buck Rite in Clermont Lutheran Ceremony

Neile Buck became Mrs Reider Smith in a 12 30 PM Saturday April 27 ceremony at the Clermont Lutheran parish. Rev E Ramsey officiated. Mrs Buck wore a rose crepe dress with navy accessories. Clara Buck of Hawkeye attended in aqua blue with white trim. Best man was Dale Hanson, cousin of the groom. The couple were later married at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs George Smith at Hawkeye. Several attendees from nearby towns joined, with social cards and refreshments into the evening.

Neile Buck Reider Smith E. Ramsey Clermont Smith Clara Buck Hawkeye Dale Hanson George Smith Geeree Arthur Meene Lore Clare Cee Nelson Nei Mire H.ob. Greenien Elgin MM West Union Alfred Wenger Mihton Miller Ich Verson J. A. Erickson Loyce Amen Erickson Gilbert Ostie Vernon Anderson Alden Anderson George V Larson Hans Larsor Irene Ostiic Leo Wm. B. Miller

Ladies Aid Plan Library Tea Program Notes

The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. B. Riegeemer’s home Wednesday with twenty members present. Mary Carin and Linda Lou Green read poems, Wayne Abel spoke on Mother's Day origins, and readings titled To Mother were performed. Richard Banning announced a meeting set for May 4, per Mrs. J. C. derdee, program chair.

B. Riegeemere

Poppy Posters on Display at Clermont Public School

Students in 2nd 4th and 8th grades at Clermont Public School displayed Poppy Posters created for a classroom contest. The event took place in the Raber Building with community turnout and results announced for a mealnet stimulating project.

Poppy Clermont Raber Wave Beer

Library Tea Program At Miller Home

A community tea was held at 6:00 PM on May 4 with two parts led by Miller and Truida. Attendees included Mrs. Lars Sampson, Mrs. Richard Grieberow, Mrs. Edwin Str ars, Guy Williams, and others. Claude Gress and Mrs W Gress hosted a cradle shower for Mrs. D C Burgett with afternoon socializing and refreshments.

Phere Lars Sampson Richard Grieberow Edwin Strars Guy Williams George Paulson Ben Frautchy Claude Gress W Gress D. C. Burgett

Rural Study Club Meeting Amid Helgerson Farm Notes

A rural study club assembly at Grand Meadow Studs farm Friday covered garden hints and vegetable ce ning. Carmen Swene nt led with a garden focus while others contributed.

Helgerson Errter Grand Meadow Styer Farm Tae Mans Carmen Swene Olsur Ansien Heige Ewald Lynga Jesson Helgesetweld Beyce River M Treshments West Osstess

Confirmation at West Clermont Lutheran Church

Confirmation at West Clermont Lutheran Church to be conducted for a class of fifteenth. Students have completed fundamental instruction in Lutheran parish teachings over five years. Named confirmands include Georgiana Loftegard, Luc Schweinefus, Blanche Harriet Schweinefus, Augusta Halverson, Alfred Leonard, Ian Lucile Moen, Putritte ders Brity, Magdalene Gunderroid Ray, George Lofstuer, and other listed members celebrate a church rite at the parish on a Sunday in May.

Clermont Lutheran Church The Clure Georgania Loftegard Schweinefus Blanch Narriet Schweinefus Augusta Halverson Alfred Leonard Ian Lucile Moen Putritte Ders Brity Eneen Magdalene Gunder Roid Ray Jorge Lofstuer

Clermont Calendar Mar Trunsdix Exercire Near West Union

Partial calendar snippet notes households and names such as Mrs C L Randalle and children visiting from nearby areas. Mentions West Union and a Sunday home scene with local families.

Sunde West Union Benen

Singing Copren at Lutheran Church Sunday May 5

The Lutheran Church announces a service titled The Singing Copren on Sunday May 5 with Epistle 1 Peter and Gospel Luke readings. Notices list Clermont and local events with Rev E E Riumey as pastor. communication mentions Mes and Abel Le etc and a 7:45 pm time for an additional gathering and usual advisories.

Peter Clermert Luther Ls Ap. m Clermont Suocdir i Tar Hazesi Jadesome Abel Leef Ak Toe Ayvy Glen Jaksen

East L L track meet May 5 promises unusual program

East L L will hold its regular meeting on Sunday evening May 5 with an unusual program chosen. The event aims to draw attendees and features noted names such as Lloyd Nelson and Robert Millat. Also mentioned are visits by Mia and Myr- and Mrs Anna Pew and family.

Lather Les Bue Mio and Myr- Lloyd Nelsor Atic Jenudren Robert A Millat vLuans

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