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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
7
The article notes that the poppy, a tribute to fallen soldiers of World War I and II, is made by hospitalized veterans. Poppies sold in Clermont come from Iowa veterans' hospitals, providing purpose and keeping veterans engaged amid long months.
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Edna Rookers home with Mrs Lydia Stumme assisting. Bake sale proceeds were 16 dollars 33 cents. Mrs Rose Riegel presented a paper on Victory Gardens. Due to Memorial Day, the next meeting will be Wednesday May 23 at Mrs Frances Cline's home with Mrs Grace Simek as assisting hostess.
Olaf Berg and his wife bought the Mrs Bertina Buraas residence in north Clermont near the Lutheran parsonage this week. Current tenants are Mr. and Mrs. Lou Cornish and the Guy Muchow family, who must relocate before the Bergs move in as residents.
Clermont resident Sid Nutting suffered serious injuries Saturday when a Prairie du Chien taxi struck his team and wagon near Lester Wenger farm. Nutting, thrown into the Wenger driveway, was hospitalized, and a leg was amputated Monday at Prairie du Chien hospital. His condition remained serious as reports noted the taxi driver said Moen's lights blinded him.
A surprise party for Mrs. Ames Olson was hosted Monday at her home with many relatives and friends attending and a picnic lunch served. On Tuesday evening friends gathered at Mrs. Jessie Lofts gard home to honor her birthday with a gift and a picnic supper.
Marion Hitch aged 62 died Thursday at St Josephs hospital Brainerd Mind from a fractured skull after a fall in his home. Born November 19 1882 in Blanchardville Illinois he married Kate Carlin January 4 1910 in Clermont. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery Brainerd.
Upper Iowa University president Dr W T Smith to deliver the Clermont high school graduation address in the high school auditorium May 17 at 8 30 p m Baccalaureate May 18 8 p m Senior Day April 24 in Fayette gathered about 250 seniors from northeastern Iowa to meet faculty tour campus and enjoy drama music and baseball activities Calendar lists May events including senior day at Luther College May 9 banquet and prom May 5 May 13 baccalaureate May 15 tests May 16 tests May 17 no school May 18 graduation and report cards distribution Images of paper mushrooms on desks precede a Junior Senior banquet May 5 with prom in the gym Senior Play Johnny on the Spot praised with musical numbers Readers visit homes of Melvin Anderson and Clarence Thorsen and attend events involving Tom Hanson Join Anderson A O Anderson Milo Ray Shawvell and Lou Jones
Miss Agnes Paulson and Oran S. Nutting exchanged marriage vows in Walnut Street Baptist Church Waterloo with a double ring ceremony conducted by Dr. R. T. Ketchum. The couple, unattended, plan a California wedding trip postponed due to Nutting’s father’s hospital recovery.
Mr and Mrs George Durscher announce the birth of a daughter named Janice Kathleen born April 26 at West Union hospital. Mrs Alma Anderson is caring for the mother and baby. Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson report a 29 pound daughter Marlene Joyce born April 27.
Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs Emma Gundersons home on April 27 with Mrs Alma Nelson and Mrs Alice Nelson assisting hostesses. Members sang, read scripture, shared favors, and welcomed two guests Swen Swenson and Bertina Buraas.
The report covers April 1 1944 to March 31 1945. Library open 52 days in the year and total hours open per week 3. Adiglt non fiction lent 86 adult fiction 1245 children’s 2828 total lent 4157. Beginning volumes 2452 added 164 worn out 19 end of year 2497.
The Business and Professional Women group met at Mrs. Anna Baechley's home with Mary Gould assisting. Fourteen members attended and bridge followed the business session, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Norman Amundson and Elaine Demo. Numerous guests visited local homes and attended dinners and gatherings Sunday through Monday, including the Larson, Pfister, Anderson, Ne lson, and Cue families, plus others from Ossian Elkader Festina and Postville.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday May 8 at 2 20 PM at the Corner Cupboard hosted by Mrs Olin Vasby attendance requested by all members The notice also lists social visits and guests involving local residents and families with multiple names and places of residence.
The Union Church Guild will meet with Mrs Walter Fritz on Wednesday May 9 at p.m. The event gathers church members for a committee update and social time.
St Peters Church schedules daily Mass at 7 30 a m until further notice. Sunday masses are at 8 and 10 a m. May devotions occur Thursday evening at 8715 and Friday marks the First Friday with Holy Communion at 7 a m and Mass at 8. Holy Hour runs from 7 to 8 with confessions before 7 and before the 8 o'clock Mass.
Lutheran Church led by A. O. Nesset lists May services at West Clermont including 9:30 a.m. worship and 11 a.m. Norse service, with Luther League program at 8 p.m. East Clermont societies meet May 4 at 2 p.m. Hostesses and program chairwoman named. Adult Bible class every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Highland Societies meet May 10 at Mrs. H. Larkson’s home. assisting hostesses listed. Choirs and confirmants meet as usual.
The East Clermont Luther League with East and West Clermont choirs will present a program at West Clermont Lutheran church next Sunday evening May 6 at 8 o'clock. Topics include Christ is the Answer discussed by Ardis Groth Clarence Amundson and Qiven Larson. A girls trio and male quartet perform, followed by a social hour for all attendees.
A flurry of hospitality and gatherings marks the weekend with Mary Washburn returning from Millville after two months with the Paul Wells family. Numerous visitors include Delores Thompson with the Clarence Thorson household, and extended visits by the Duby and Burns families from Missouri to Sidney Nutting’s home. Local social rounds feature Ole Christiansen, the Buddenburgs in Costulia, the Baumags from Hawkeye, and many others visiting homes in Postville, Elgin, and nearby areas.
Nelson relatives gathered at the home of Millard Nelson in Waukon on a Sunday to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included the Nelson and Loftsgard families from Cleremont and West Union, plus relatives from Payette and Osian. A noon picnic dinner followed, Millard received a purse of money, and a cake was baked by Mrs Harvey Meyer. Additional birthday mentions included Mrs Millard Nelson on May 2 and Wendell Loftsgard on May 4.
Mrs. Sechee and daughter Marjorie entertained Monday evening April 23 in Cedar Falls for bride-elect Agnes Paulson. Guests included Mrs. Russell Nelson of Waterloo, thirteen Iowa State Teachers College ladies, and Mrs. Charles Bigler. Contests provided entertainment and the evening closed with refreshments. A set of dishes was presented by the group.
The Decorah Circuit of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America holds its spring convention at Crane Creek Church near New Hampton on May 2 and 3. Attending from the area are Rev. A. O. Nesset, Andrew Nordhus, G. L. Hovland from West Clermont, Andrew S. Anderson and Henry Amundson from East Clermont.
Mero and Mrs. Fred Sehwendur and Betty of Payette were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Vin Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson then hosted visits Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phoyson.
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