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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
7
Girls organized a campfire program with entertainment and refreshments. Four girls and guardian Mrs Loftsgard presented a camp mite capsule while Ann Larson offered humorous readings. Shirley and Ann served lunch and cakes decorated with Camp Fire insignia. Canasta was played for recreation.
Clermont public schools faculty hosted a bridal shower for Thelma Lyngen on Monday after school. She received a gift from the group, followed by a social hour and lunch. Miss Lyngen and Albert Tindertout of Omain plan a June wedding.
A compact classified note offers a Consollette Fiang 38 inches high for sale at payments of 16.91 dollars per month or rental at a low cost. A territory salesman will demonstrate with no obligation. Cedar Rapids Plano Co at 322 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids, Ie. 35-38 cents.
The Boy Scout Court of Honor occurred Thursday evening in the Clermont High School gym. West Union troop 54 Elgin troop 63 Clermont 51 and Fayette 31 participated. Eagle Scout DeWayne Johnson led the ranks as the sole recipient. Clermont won the traveling trophy amid a large crowd. Girls glee club and mixed chorus performed. County Council meeting in Oelwein April 26 featured Superintendent Lee of Dubuque and officers elected: President Horace Hoover Oelwein Vice President TM H Moore Clermont Secretary Grace Stirk Fayette Treasurer Margaret Merrill West Union. History class reviewed World War II and the atomic era while geometry began trigonometry. Ames Day science tests were discussed for class accomplishments. Senior Day activities were noted with Luther College attendance. page continues.
A church notices schedule lists Pastor Sunday preaching at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 a m on May 7 with a church extension offering collected at West Clermont. Other events include Decorah Circuit spring meeting May 4, Luther League convention May 5 7 at Fort Dodge, Brotherhood rally May 4 8 p m, East Clermont church council May 6 8 p m, Adult class May 8 8 p m, Highland Societies May 11 at 2 p m with Mrs Adolph Larson and hostesses listed.
Mrs. Ruth Starkey president of the local W S C S attended the second annual W S C S convention in Webster City last Friday. Services are held Sunday evening at 7 30.
St Peters Church lists Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 am with Friday devotions for the Sacred Heart on May 5. Confessions Thursday evening, Holy Communion Friday at 7:30 pm, Holy Hour 7:30 to 6:30, and men’s choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:00 pm. General communion Sunday urged. parishioners encouraged to pray for peace and Russia’s conversion. Breakfast by St Theresa Circle in church basement. Card of Thanks from Henry Kittelson Clermont thanks friends for cards and visits during hospital stay.
The April meeting of the Grand Meadow Study Club was hosted at Gladys Nel’s home on Thursday April 27. Alice Nelson and Beulah Kozelka co hosted. Sixteen members and three visitors attended.
The Riverside Social Club gathered Wednesday April 26 at Mrs Clara Hanson's home with co host Mrs Maude Bement. Eleven members and three guests attended. The musical love story contest was won by Mildred Schatz and Marjorie Olson. Puzzle winners were Laura Olson Mildred Schatz Marjorie Olson and Emma Olson. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be at Marjorie Olson's home with Marjorie Boyle assisting.
Mrs Ruth Olson attended a West Union Red Cross meeting on Friday to organize a water safety program slated to start in early June and run for six weeks. Eligible participants are students entering 5th through 12th grade this fall.
The May calendar lists St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild Thursday. Legion meetings and Clermont Study Club on various Mondays. P.T.A. meeting on May 10. The eighth grade at Clermont Public School presents The Juke Box at the high school gym on May 17.
Clermont in Scenic baseball league in northeast Iowa will open the season May 7 hosting Twin Cities from McGregor Marquette. The 18 week schedule lists matches across May to September with Clermont Clashing Harpers Ferry Waukon Postville and others in pivotal games. Dr. Lewis L Dunnington, pastor, will give the Clermont high school's commencement address May 18, recounting experiences in Russia and Europe.
The Boy Scouts of Clermont thank the Clermont Cate and the Clermont hardware store for displaying the Advancement Trophy won by Troop 5. 36¢.
The Ladies' Aid Society gathered April 26 with 18 members and 10 guests. Library reports showed March totals of 706 books loaned and daily circulation between 138 and 156. Edna Nelson presented a year long library report. Mrs. Ruth Starkey summarized Washington, Our National Capital.
Marion Moore, Clermont superintendent, was elected vice-president of the Fayette County Education Association at a meeting in Oelwein last Wednesday night. Other officers named were Horace Hoover president, Margaret Merrill treasurer, Grace Stirk secretary. Max Clark of Dubuque spoke on Professional Standards for Teachers, urging in service training and guidance to aid teachers.
Mrs. Bettina Byraas and Mrs. Ed Wilson announce the engagement of Gloria Wilson of Arlington to Don Wilson, son of Mr. Wilson. The wedding is planned for June 3 at West Clermont Lutheran Church.
Henry Kittelson returned home from the hospital Sunday as snow conditions improved. His recovery, once slow, has grown notably better in the past week.
The Clermont Junior Study Club met at Sally Stumme's home on Thursday evening April 27 with nine members present. Joycelyn Bakewell led the program on Homemaking for Tomorrow Keeping House, followed by a luncheon hosted by the hostess.
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