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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
7
Memorials given by the AL CW are allocated to the specific month. Mire Lake, Mrs. Hiene Sandvold, and Mrs. Millard Nelonniens are noted in the meeting records of West Clermont.
Mrs. Orlin Tague is listed as a medical patient at Community Hospital in Postville. The item notes the hospital's Friday schedule and mentions large stock of phonograph records at Moore's 5 and M4.
The Clermont Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted eight members at a ceremony led by senior Dorothy Helger. Rich Amundson and Gwen Baechler spoke, with music by Kring and Mrs. Kaugh. Dorothy’s parents attended. Lunch followed the event, and guests included Superintendent Moore and Eunice Howard, a former member.
The Juniors of the American Legion Amadliany met in May with Olson Fritz as hosts. Senior Auxiliary president Vasby and Secretary Ol son attended as honored guests. Patricia Gunderson and Luann Gunderson played a piano duet, and Ann Cline read a poem to Gold Star Mothers. Kathryn Meier performed a piano solo.
The East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday May 4 with hostesses Mrs. Alvin Halver, Roger Amundson, Mrs. Gerald Schneider, and Helen Reinhardt. Pastor Kronickken led devotions, remarks honored a New Guinea clothing donation, and Education secretary Mrs. Norris Reierson spoke on Jubilee year. The program, led by Mrs. Oliver Larson and Mrs. John Meyer, featured hymn singing, Hannah study, and a closing with Saviour like a Shepherd Lead Us. Birth days in May were noted for several members.
Mrs Kenneth Amundson presided as hostess for Tre Ore Jr Study Club on Monday May 1. Members shared works, devotionals and Federation news while planning an extra June picnic to welcome new members. John Geas presented an OSS program on fashion sewing for club women. Notices urged early news copy submission. Nearby travel updates mention Cedar Rapids and Fort Leonard Wood trips.
The Mobile X-ray unit will be stationed north of the Sinclair Station in Clermont on Tuesday May 16 from 9 00 to 11 30 and 12 30 to 4 00. All residents 18 and over are urged to attend for a free chest x ray as part of the annual TR Christmas seal campaign.
The junior high’s game against Maynard ended 13 to 12 in Maynard’s favor. Standout players included Sam Roberts Keith Kiasa 2 for 3. Lou Christen Robert Nims each with 3 runs. Dennis Olson pitched well. Next game vs Afflington at Elgin on May 17. Perfect arithmetic papers awarded to Richard Butikofer Bonnie Kittleson Kaye Loftsgard Shirley Tatro. Danny Beker won the History of Iowa pin. Marcia Kundtson placed second. Thanks to parents and helpers for the 8th grade play on April 28.
The regular meeting of Clermont town council on May 1 1961, presided by Mayor Will J Nelson, with councilors present Riegel Appelman Johnson Griebenow Nygeard. Minutes approved. Bills allowed: Farmers Savings Bank charges 8.70, Rockwell Mfg water meters 398.64, Geo Durscher April salary, Barnhouse April salary, Woodrow Hyde May dump option payment 85.00, M B Skinner Co seal bell joints clamps 144.10, John Schultz haul baggage March April 4.00, Lorraine Krueger notary fees 3.50, Robert Schupanitz labor in park street 60, Dick's Service Station gas tractor, Burgess Dugstad Lumber Co lumber cement blocks sewer tile 138.18, J W Malone gas oil 6.88 Scenic Ridge Tel Co phone rent 3.09, Geo Cook labor in park 32.50, Clermont Cemetery Assn county tax money 564.49, Clermont Library Assn county tax money 186.15, Jess Taylor labor on street 3.75. Meeting adjourned.
Just arrived shipment of Ship N Shore blouses at Klingman’s. Also 37 suitcases will please moms from Moore’s with practical gifts for back-to-school season.
Mrs. Gordon Hoopman hosted the Ladies Bridge Club on Wednesday evening May 3 with a 6 30 dinner. Guest guest Mrs. Robert Steele of Dubuque. High score winner Mrs. Bess Blake and second high Mrs. Gordon Hoopman.
St Anna's Circle met Tuesday evening May 2 at the Robert Schupanitz home. Mrs Burkard Riegel led the program describing her European journey with slides.
The Town and Country Club met April 27 at Mrs. Lyle Aanes home. Twelve members attended as Dev. Jack Dibble spoke. Reports by Mrs. Art Amundson and Mrs. Gordon Hoopman covered the spring convention at Westgate. The next year’s program committee named chaired by Mrs. Dean DeSart with Mrs. Lyle Aanes and Mrs. Art Amundson. Lunch served by the hostess.
A birthday party was held Tuesday afternoon May 2 at the Kenneth Amundson home for Mrs Will Burrow. Attending were Mrs Robert Burrow, Mrs Wayne Gilson, Mrs Norris Reierson, Renae, Mrs Ted Loftsgard, Denise, Mrs Otto Vasby and Mrs Richard Griebenow.
A Tuesday picnic at Mr. and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr marked three birthdays Mrs Nelsons on Tuesday Millards on Wednesday and Mrs Will Burrows on Thursday Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin Mr and Mrs Ted Loftsgard Mr and Mrs Art Nelson Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinerus Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby Mr and Mrs Will Burrow Mr and Mrs Walter Follett Mrs Dick Griebenow and Lana
Clermont Comet 4 H Club met April 15 at the Anderson home for a fathers' supper. Members pledged, reported their project choices, and demonstrations covered paint brush care and health habits. Ergarett Rowland was elected to boys short course. A skating party was planned.
Clermont Methodist Church lists worship on Sunday May 14 at 8 45 and the Oelwein Sub-District Ministers meeting on Monday May 15 at Fayette under Pastor Donald T Caspers.
Parish activities outline with Pastor John D. Krontokken. West and East Church services on Sunday and Ascension period. Guest missionary speaker C N H Otte from Zululand Africa to speak Monday May 15. West church cleaning day May 17 and junior choir 7 pm.
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