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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
7
The tango and appreciative audience filled the high school gym Friday evening for the senior class play The Grooni Said No. Ruth Anderson was applauded as she captained her role after limited preparation due to Gladys Yauslin illness.
Annabelle Loftsgard daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard of Clermont will be featured in a recital in the Students Lounge at Upper Iowa University at 8 p m Sunday May 18. Doris Steepe of Maynard will accompany on piano and Prof Malloy the instrumental coach will perform two violin numbers. An invitation is extended to those who wish to attend.
Winners from the Baha Pridge were entertained Monday evening at Mrs Edith Larson's home. Games contests and a scavenger hunt provided diversions along with a delicious lunch. The gathering proved an enjoyable affair.
Clermont Calendar lists club meetings for the week with the Clermont Commercial club Monday, Amyet Auxiliary Tuesday, West Clermont Mission Society Wednesday, and a W. C. C. F. business meeting noted among the listings.
The W C S of Clermont Methodist church invites parishioners to Saturday evening refreshments from 7 to 8 in Halver Sor building. A decor? will be given. Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at Mrs Catherine Schupanitz home with Mrs Marie Kelly and the Quinn sisters assisting. Summer festival committee for June 30 includes Catherine Schupanitz chair, Marie Kelly, Helen Becker, Mayme Martin. Fr Cooney thanked for new rectory gas range.
The Junior-Senior banquet occurred Saturday evening in May at 6 30 with an Indian tepee theme. Decor featured tan and green crepe paper, small tepees, campfires, pine branches, and nut cups matching the decor. Sophomore girls served as waitresses while a full meal and program preceded a theater party at Wakon for seniors.
Four seats Sunday at Olson home. Mr and Mrs Martin Amundson and Roger and Victor visited the Norman Amundson home at Cedar Rapids Saturday. Mrs Albert Dummermuth and Denryl of Fayette joined supper guests Sunday at the Herbert Dummermuth home. Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson were supper guests Sunday at the Harry Amundson home.
A mother notes the shift to check payments by women to control expenses and save for emergencies. She suggests asking the father to open a checking account to simplify budgeting and keep within allowance.
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday May 18 at the Clermont High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Rev. R. E. Cooney leads with scripture and sermon. Rev. A O Negset assists. Recessional by Elsie Marie. special music by the Mixed Chorus and Girls Vocal Group. Class Night at the same high school Tuesday May 20 at 8 p.m. features Class Will, Prophesier, poem, song, gown presentation, and faculty awards announcements.
The 59th commencement program will be held at the Clermont High School Auditorium Thursday evening May 22 at 8 00 p m The program features songs by primary and grade choirs a diploma ceremony led by O Clance Tatro and Rev W J Peter with music by Marion Probert and the Girls Glee Club plus a vocal solo and a benediction by Rev A O Nesset
The Junior class hosted a formal banquet for Seniors and faculty on Saturday evening May 10. The room featured Indian theme decor, with speeches special music and group singing. A theater party at Waukon followed, where the film California was enjoyed by seniors juniors guests and faculty.
The Clermont nine lost 8-2 to Farmersburg in the Sectional Tournament opener at Monona. Clermont started strong with two runs in the first inning, but Farmersburg held firm and did not allow further scoring, the narrative continuing on page 6.
Harold Landsgard was taken to Gunderson hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin last Wednesday. He had surgery Friday and a second operation Saturday. He is reported to be making satisfactory recovery. Mrs Landsgard stays with him as Mr and Mrs George Landsgard and Arthur Landsgard visited on Sunday. His daughter Mrs Robert Howard of DeKalb Illinois also flew to La Crosse to see him.
Clermont faced a 6 to 1 defeat against Festina on Sunday. Next Sunday Clermont will host Ossian. Local business leaders in Clermont are funding new team suits with donations from merchants.
In loving memory of Mary Benison who died four years ago on May 4. A memorial sentiment from Mrs. Clara Gress. A birthday gathering honored Mrs. Carl Halverson with a picnic lunch and ice cream, with friends Alma Anderson Olaf Berg Lena Wenger and others attending and sending regrets for those who could not. Several local visits and confirmations noted alongside health update on Fremont Sullivan returning home from Pastville hospital.
The Episcopal Church in Clermont invites all to a service and sermon next Sunday May 18 at 3 o'clock. Pastor Chas F Edwards extends the cordial invitation to the community for worship at the Church of the Savior.
Pastor A. O. Nesset conducts services at West Clermont 9:30 a.m. and East Clermont 11:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Choirs meet midweek. Elgin Society meets May 15 with hostesses listed. Mission Society gathers May 21 at 2:18 p.m. Bible class meets May 23 at 8:15 p.m.
Attendance at the family night program was strong and a pot-luck meal followed by a corsage presentation to Mrs. Caroline Follett occurred during the Mother's Day service. No further church services this month. Rev. Bruce D. Jones, Pastor.
Odako Campfire girls gathered May 7 at Lorraine Kittelson home with ten members and one guest Mary Ann Martin. The group recited the pledge and Camp Fire law, reported honors and requirements, sang songs, and Lorraine served a beat. Mrs. Clarence Johnson received a vote of thanks for her guidance.
The remonstrance against relocating Fayette county seat filed in Oelwein lists 8,084 voters. Clermont Bank directors elected E O Lien C C Miller Ai Hong and others. Lien re-elected president. Clermont council discusses oiling streets with a bread oil program funded partly by subscription. Clermont band to play weekly concert. cemetery association officers elected. Clermont beat Postville 10 to 1 in a practice game.
Mr and Mrs Theo Leftzgard honored their son Wendell with a birthday anniversary dinner inviting sponsors Mr and Mrs Leo Wolff and family of West Union. Afternoon callers included Mrs Isabel Nelson and Mr and Mrs Albert Wilbur and sons.
Priscilla Working Band met May 7 with hostesses Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mrs Henry Schweinerus Mrs Agnes Wede Mrs John Nelson and Elmer L Nelson and Ms Harvey Meyer. Rev Nesser led devotions after a hymn. Roll call and seven tery's report followed.
The Clermont Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at Farmers Savings Bank on Monday evening May 19 at 7:30. Mrs Carrie Carpenter serves as secretary. Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson were guests Sunday in the Peter Kleppe home.
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