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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
7
Mrs Blanche Nesvik of West Union broke her ankle last week and is at Palmer Memorial Hospital. Her sister Mrs Harry Youghin visited last Friday afternoon. Mrs Dean Loftsgard was a patient at Postville Hospital over the weekend after a tonsillectomy.
A maple tree south of the Edma Miller residence toppled in a brisk wind Friday afternoon, crushing a parked car and crossing highway 172. The uprooting damaged two sidewalk slabs. traffic was detoured while city workers cleared the highway the following morning.
JoAnn Moore was one of two award recipients at the Des Moines Alumnae Chapter Honors Convocation held Friday morning at Drake University. Beth Jaspers and JoAnn Moore, seniors and juniors respectively, received identical awards for excellence in their chosen field and outstanding service to the organization.
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Swen hosted a Mother's Day gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson and children Robert Carol Margie and Bonnie, Mrs. Evelyn Olson Carolyn and Gene, Mrs. Mary Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. with Ann Linda and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. B J Schrader and Jimmy from Kanawha. Afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dugstad and Bruce, plus Mrs. P C Anderson of Waterloo. My and Mrs. Lucian Appelman joined for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meyer.
Edwin Stray, 00, year,df age, was killed in a car accident Saturday evening. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Asnands Ruroden, Elgin, and Mrs. Gunelda Ruroden of West Union. He worked for thirty years for the state highway commission. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America has announced the completion of an outstanding official production record by 4 registered Holstein cows in this area. Race Korndyke Posch 35-18887 owned by Deering Brothers, Clermont, produced 12609 lbs milk and 445 lbs butterfat in 36 days on twice daily milking as a 7-year-old.
East Clermont Society met May 5 with hosts Mesdames Norman Am tundson Millard Gisleson Ed Johnson Gerhard Halvorson and Mrs Amanda Buroden. The secretary's report was read and approved. Mrs Bilden announced Lutheran Vespers over WMT at 10315 Sunday night. A memorial to the fund for dishes was given by Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halvorson in honor of Albert Stenerson. Elected delegates to the WMF spring convention May 10 at Lansing were Mrs M J Blockhus and Mrs Millard Gisleson. A bus is available for those wishing to attend. The program committee gave a Bible study on Mark chapters 8 and 9. April Life Membership and In Memoriam month was noted with a TV skit featuring several members. Life Membership pins were awarded to Henry Anderson Mrs Ole i Mrs Ernest Holt Mrs rson Genevieve Anderson Clara and Myrile Peterson. Pins were given to Mesdames Bernard Hanson Gerhard Halvorson and Harry Helgerson. Birthday offerings were received from multiple members. The meeting closed with prayer.
The Ladies' Bridge Club convened for a regular meeting on a Thursday in May with a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. Burkard Reigel's home. Mrs. Louis Olson and Mae Carlin earned high scores.
Priscilla’s Meet The Priscilla Work Band held May 4 with hostesses Mrs. Richard Oleon Mrs. Millard Bear Mrs. Jake Wander Mrs. Clarence Kittleson and Mrs. Truman Paulson. Devotions by Mrs Kroniokken read Isaiah 56 6 63rd Psalm. Treasurer and secretary reports given. Easter lilies donated to the church by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Anderson. May 9 cleaning day chairs announced including kitchen dining room kindergarten alter chair Lott main floor balcony stairs furnace room. Program titled The Women Heautiful Beautiful Hands featured by Mrs Kloster and others. Bonnie Kit tleson sang My Mothers Prayers. Visitors from Hudson attended funeral of Charles Chapman in Elgin. Mrs. Martin Amundson to Ames for ten days to watch grandchildren.
Dover No 6 mural school visit brought grades from Clermont grade school together on Wednesday May 4. First grader Gloria Wolfs. second graders Terry Moritz and Carmen Reinertson. third graders Dennis Wenthe and Larry Wolfs. fourth graders Lavonne Guyer, Lavan da Guyer, Judy Moritz and Janice Wolfs. seventh graders James Guyer Wayne Larson Lyle Reinertson Diane Wolfs. hosted by teacher Mrs Louise Oleon for hot lunch.
Mrs Norris Reierton hosts help from Mrs Robi Burrow Mrs Will Burrow and Mrs Wayne Gilson along with Mrs James Mantin and their sons to celebrate Monday. Tony Habeger ISTC Cedar Falls student spent weekend with his parents Abe Habeger. Walter Follett Carolyn and Henry dined with Kenton Krueger Kurtis and Karen.
Memoriam for Mrs. Christena Monroe notes memories remain with loved ones. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to Clermont merchants for enabling a $120 jackpot win and to friends for flowers and support during hospital stay and recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Erickson traveled Saturday to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives and to Iowa City for the baptism of Vicky Joanna Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson. Relatives from Detroit Storm Lake Cedar Rapids and Elgin attended. On return they viewed high water at the Coralville dam.
Gerald A. Schupanitz son of Mr and Mrs Robert G Schupanitz of Clermont will receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at St Louis University School of Dentistry on June 4 He attended Clermont High School and earned his Bachelor of Science at Loras College Dubuque He served in the army for two years and will enter private practice after graduation He has been elected to the National Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and belongs to Delta Sigma Delta professional fraternity
The Clermont Kindergarten invited mothers to a May 3 party. Forty six visitors attended as pupils sung songs and performed stories and plays. Children helped bake cookies and prepare kool aid served by Mrs. David Appelman. Mothers joined a silhouette guessing game after refreshments.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bergeson included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barker Mrs. Florence Thompson and family of West Union Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bergeson and John of Lawler. Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Milfred Bergeson of Eldorado.
The Clermont Methodist Church W S C S met Monday evening May 2 with Mrs Caspers. Ten members attended. Mrs Blake led a program aided by Mrs Starkey. Lois Luchsinger read an article on Our Church. A bake sale was set for May 14 and a silent auction planned for the June meeting.
Hosts Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson entertained a Sunday afternoon shower honoring Judy Schultz of Postville who will wed Kenneth Nelson on May 15 Attending were numerous relatives and friends from Postville Luana Volga Marion West Union Cedar Rapids and other nearby towns with entertainment and refreshments provided after contests and a shawl shower sentiment
The annual meeting of Clermont Cemetery Association will be held Friday evening May 13 at eight o clock at the Farmers Savings Bank. Alfred Baechler presiding.
Inga Larson attended a dinner Monday at the Raymond Erhardt residence. Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman of West Union visited Tuesday evening at the Freyd Bergeson home.
Masses scheduled for 8:00 and 10:00. Confessions offered Saturday evening at 9:00 and 9:00, with both sessions available for parishioners.
The Clermont Lutheran Parish outline lists May events: West junior choir at 7:00 p.m. and catechization at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. East catechization Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and East confirmation class Saturday at 9:00 a.m., with West class at 10:30 a.m. Fourth Sunday After Easter includes morning services with confirmations, Sunday school, and Luther League events. Meetings include East Mothers' Club May 18, West Mission Society May 19, and a Spring Circuit Brotherhood gathering at Decorah. Parish choir and hostess details noted. picnic supper at Harry Amundson farm.
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