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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
7
Poppies of patriotic remembrance will bloom in Clermont on Saturday May 23. Volunteers from the Auxiliary will distribute the red flowers, funded by coins, to aid war disabled veterans and families. Poppies are made by disabled veterans at Des Moines, supporting veterans with little government pay.
A report from the Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women notes a meeting held last Sunday in Ossian with president Mrs. E. T. Shay presiding. Guest speaker was Mrs. J. T. Murphy of Sumner, newly elected Archdiocesan officer. Attendees from Ossian included Mrs. Geo. W. Larson and others. nearby parishes also represented. Separate items mention Women’s Missionary Federation at Decorah and social visits in Elkport and Watertown areas.
Bank credit is the life blood of commerce and defense. American Banking is organized efficiently and ready to serve. Ample funds are available and banks will meet credit needs of defense. They welcome opportunities, will serve, and consider all loan applications promptly.
Clermont seniors present Dont Darken My Door a witty comedy by Anne C Mastens at 8 30 p m on May 6 due to war time. The show promises to be clean fast moving and widely entertaining. It is billed as the seniors final chance to perform at their best and invites all to attend.
High school baccalaureate services set for May 17 with Rev. J. C. Warton delivering the sermon in the auditorium. Music groups from a recent Oelwein contest praised. Madonna Trudo won national honors in a mezzo soprano solo, Lorraine Osterhus took state runner up in a soprano solo. Senior day included a trip to Decorah with Luther College, followed by a baseball game. Clermont’s baseball team posted an 8 to 0 win over Wadena but lost 16 to 1 to West Union, with the latter score labeled humorously. Rural 7th and 8th graders visited for exams under Miss Vasby. students named. The 8th and 7th grades to present a patriotic pageant Our America on May 20, with a planned program next week. Teachers and students enjoyed a hike to Larson’s hill with a weiner roast. Poppy poster awards were announced after press time. winners to appear in the next issue.
A new pupil joins the first grade, Sherill Sullivan, who transfers from Iowa Falls and attends the local elementary school, bringing fresh energy to the classroom.
The Ladies' Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon April 29 at Mrs Arnold Stumme's home with Mrs Henry Olson and Mrs Len Simek as assisting hostesses. Mrs R V Brandt reviewed plateau states Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah Nevada Colorado New Mexico and Arizona and gave the annual library report. Refreshments were served to nineteen members and guest Mrs Bess Tschantz.
Mr and Mrs Walter Fritz and To Mae dined with the Carl Westpfahl family Sunday. A Magnolia tree over five feet tall with ten blooms stands on the Vv G Brownell place in Eldora, with buds forming in fall. A second Magnolia grows at the Co W Haase home. Jim Endicott Glenwood night marshal, joined by City Auditor Philip Minner and State Patrol Sgt Clarence B Day, and D N Earnest, restored an old soldiers reunion at a local cafe forming a lively gathering.
Washington leaders from the National Confectioners Assn with Congressman Wesley E. Disney Knute Hill and John D. Dingell inspect a candy exhibit after a Ways and Means hearing. Chapman opposed a 15 percent excise tax arguing it would discriminate against candy as food for soldiers war workers and civilians and harm use of three billion pounds of agricultural products valued at 190 million used yearly as candy ingredients.
Mrs Ida Olson took her son Orvin to Owatonna Minnesota where he joined a steel company group departing for Fort Snelling A large farewell was staged by the American Legion and the Elks lodge with talks by a minister and the Legion Commander Music by the Legion band and each boy received a New Testament Mrs Olson also has son Pvt Norris Olson who recently graduated from Chanute Field aviation school and is now with the Republic Aviation Corps on Long Island New York.
Cablegrams and calls from service members convey birthday joy. Jack Halverson, with U S forces in northern Ireland, sends warm greetings and says he is fine. Harold Triem, in Savannah, Ga, telephone update notes air corps training and well being. Local social gathering celebrates Mrs. Jessie Loftsgard’s birthday with guests and gifts. Additional visits and dinners unfold among neighbors and families including Olson and Helgerson households.
The judging committee including Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. Jerdee, and Mrs. Cline announced winners in the 7th and 8th grade poster contest directed by An dine Vasby. In 7th grade Lois Yauslin took first, Henry Follett second, Herbert Kaufman third. in 8th grade Delores Schupanitz first, David Hackmann second, Margaret Morris third. Prizes of 1.00, 75¢, and 50¢ will be awarded on Memorial Day.
Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Mrs Louis Olson hosted the River Side Social club meeting at Andersons home on Wednesday afternoon April 22 with eight members and two guests present. The group opened with America and discussed health topics. Mrs Howard Boyle was elected president, succeeding Andrea Tatro, and Mrs Louis Olson was named secretary treasurer. May meeting set for Mrs Martin Andersons home.
Mr and Mrs Nels Reinertson were dinner guests of Mrs Elvira Johnson and family. Iva Jean Barnes returned from Postville hospital where she had been a surgical patient since April 23 and is regaining strength but will miss school for several days. Howard Johnson spent Saturday at the George Fenton home west of town. Leslie Olson arrived home from Joliet Illinois for a brief visit with his parents before leaving for army service. On Tuesday he left by train from Postville for Wisconsin to join a group at Elkhorn entering the army. He had held a defense plant job in Joliet and previously worked at Delevan Wisconsin. Wayne Abel has been driving Orvin Olsons truck as the latter leaves for the army.
The Lutheran church announces Divine worship at Highland at 10 45 a m and a Norwegian service at West Clermont church at 2 30 p m The pastor preaches the baccalaureate sermon at Wadena at 8 p m A special Orphan Missions offering is taken at Highland West Clermont Luther League meets at 7 30 p m Monday May 11 Ladies night for the Lutheran Brotherhood with wives to be entertained by the men Rev E E Ramsey pastor
Twenty five years ago Clara M Opperud and Albert Scheel were united in matrimony at two o'clock p m on Tuesday April 17 by Rev Cc H Hjortholm at the Lutheran parsonage. Only intimate friends attended the ceremony. Local notes report community events, travel, illness, army service, and moving households.
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H met April 28 at the school house with twelve members. Arlene Amundson to attend the 4-H convention. Genevieve Nesbit nominated for county office with Lorraine Follett as campaign speaker. A poster committee and yell committee formed. Ann Nesbit to host Rally Day. Program covered gardening tips, budget accessories, home duties, and a Virginia Reel dance. Next meeting May 19 at Elgin school at 8 p.m.
Books are in demand for distribution among Ancele Sam's armed forces. Ten million were needed at the start. Five million donated, but only three million usable. Unused portions included juvenile publications. Donations may be left at the public library on Fridays. neighbors may pool funds to donate a book.
Clermont Calendar lists events from May 7 to May 13 including St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild May 7, American Legion May 11, American Legion Auxiliary May 12, Woodland Progressive Study Club May 12, WCCF Social Meeting May 13, and Clermont Union Thurest Guild May 13.
Rey and Mrs E E Ramsey announce the birth of a 9 pound 2 ounce boy early Saturday morning at their home. The baby had not been named by press time. Mrs John Mork to host Stavanger church Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon with assistance from Mrs Howard Mark. Mr Ezra Howland Oliver visit Herman Rolfs home Sunday. Mary Washburn and granddaughter from Osterdock stayed with the farmer family here over the weekend. Ed Wells home West Union hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Wells. Os t erdock guests returned Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs George Belschner visited daughter Hengert Malven near Maynard Thursday afternoon.
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