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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
7
Two Clermont youths are chosen to attend the annual Boys State in Des Moines. Bobby Swenson will be sent by the American Legion and Clermont Commercial Club will send Dean Schneider. They will depart Sunday June 2 and return Saturday June 8.
Pfc. Ralph J. Kneeland arrived Monday from Fort Dix for a 25 day furlough with his mother then to Fort Meyer Virginia for further training. Monona residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeSotel hosted dinner Sunday for Mrs. Christena Monroe. Clermont student Mary Barnhouse was elected co chair of the student education association program committee. Adrian Nelson and Robert Nelson honored at a May 19 dinner at Almer L Nelson home with local families present. Kneeland guests included families of Elgin West Union Castalia Waukon McGregor and Postville. John Bakewell attended Nutrena meeting and banquet at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids.
Since AD 470 the church observes Days of No Solemn Supplication before Ascension. Members of the Episcopal Churches in Decorah gathered at Clermont church for the service, then blessed land and seeds at the David Appelman farm, followed by a church picnic at the Ford showroom.
Mdms Mary Olson Elmer Olson Emma Olson and Evelyn Olson hosted a towel shower for Betty Gilbertson of Dodgeville bride elect of Wayne Olson at Mrs Mary Olson s home on Friday afternoon May 17 Relatives attended with out of town guests Mrs Gilbertson and Mrs Anderson of Dodgeville Wis Mrs Vernon Olson and Mrs Walter Lundy of Decorah Contests were held and prizes awarded as she opened gifts
Lloyd Aanes and Jean join Mr and Mrs Parl Aanes for a Sunday picnic at Ames Pi Kappa Alpha. Keith Aanes was initiated into active membership. Guests toured the fraternity house after a noon meal and later visited Mrs Gladys Smith's home. Other visitors included Marvin Semeyn and JoAnn Moore’s sister, L E Carpenter family, Donald Whitmore, and Keith Carlson.
Lester Lease presides at a church located miles west of Clermont on Highway 16. Morning worship starts at 10 45 a m and the evening evangelistic service follows at 8 00 p m with a welcome to all attendees.
The Methodist Church announces a bi weekly worship service Sunday at 8 46 a m Bible school sessions continue this week and next week with in person gatherings and study times listed for parishioners.
West Clermont service times changed to summer hours with 10:00 Sunday Divine Service and 7:30 p m. midweek activities include Bible school sessions summer weeks, prayers and hostesses listed. East Clermont offers 8:30 Sunday Divine Worship and second week Bible school with sewing and mission societies Thursday program led by Mrs Arthur Helgerson and others.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday May 24 at Mrs Wim Nelson Jr’s home with 13 members answering roll call. A garden hint and a pie making lesson by Mrs Clarence Kittleson and Mrs WM Nelson followed. A club picnic was decided for June 23 at Waukon with guests Mrs Eugene Thorson Cathy Mrs Alma Nelson Mrs Harry Yauslin and Cheryl Shipton in attendance.
The Town and Country Club met May 24 with religion the theme as nineteen members answered roll call. Reports from the Fayette county convention and plans to support a teenage club and youth center in Clermont were discussed. Dorothy Helgerson graduated. Dorothea Hoag and others were honored at gatherings. Several visits and dinners followed, including graduation celebrations for Ronald Lyngan and Lyle Larson. Card of thanks from Mrs. Joe Reilerson accompanies local social notices.
The Women’s Service Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Martin Amundson’s home. The program included scripture, a song, readings by Mrs. Sophie Kittleson, Mrs. Ida Belschner, Mrs. Claude Gress, and Mrs. Lena Anderson. Mrs. Wi. Burrow was wished a birthday. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Mary Olson.
Mrs. Leo Woods remains in Postville hospital for observation since Monday May 20 after surgery. Mrs. Verni Engle underwent surgery at Rochester Hospital with her husband Mr. Engle staying there. Mrs. Joe Larson returned home Saturday after surgery in Ian Town City hospital and is progressing well. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher came home Sunday from Decorah hospital where she was treated as a medical patient. Mrs. A H Mott of Cedar Rapids visited in the home of her son Mr and Mrs Robert Mott for graduation exercises. Pilcott Olson hosted relatives after baccalaureate honors for Pfc Rodney Guyer of Fort Riley Kansas and Gerald Guyer of Portsmouth VA, with many other Guyer family members attending. Various families gathered at the Olson home for a social hour after Elliott's graduation. Mrs. Leo Bachman hosted a birthday party for her daughter Rose with numerous guests. Local dinners and confirmations noted at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Bonnie Jean and sponsors present. George W Larson hosted dinner for Lyle’s graduation and birthday with relatives from Waterloo and nearby towns attending.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Neuhring Hawkeye at the Postville hospital with Verda Mae Schultz as the mother. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Buckdasher on Thursday morning May 23 at the Postville hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronald Gunderson welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds thirteen ounces born Friday May 24 at the Postville hospital named Dawn Renee.
Mrs Mai Olson entertained guests the night of graduation May 23 at her home for granddaughters Grace Becky and Carolyn Olson. Attending were the Elmer Olson family Mrs Emma Olson Mrs Evelyn Olson LaVerne Swenson Earl Lembke Aldora Anderson L Myra Andine Vasby Roy Swenson and Millard Nelson Jr families.
The Explorer Scouts led by Howard Johnson spent Friday Saturday and Sunday on an island in the Mississippi River off Harpers Ferry.
Town Ladies Aid met at Mrs Mary Olson's home with Mrs LaVerle Olson as co host. Andine Vasby led the program Spirit of St Louis by Charles Lindbergh. A joint party honored Mrs Kathinka Larson and Mrs Ezra Rowland at Mrs Larson's home. Various local visits and gatherings followed with multiple households mentioned. C H B alumni picnic set for Sunday June 9 at Clermont city park.
Memorial Day event lists Den Kimball Fayette Blaite as speaker with representative duties noted. The brief item highlights local civic engagement and honors in the county.
Kindergarten class praises attendance after a seven year high with eight students present and on time, while a few missed only one day. Sixth graders recognize perfect attendance for the year and second semester, with birthdays noted and a picnic day described.
Mr and Mrs Phil Steffens celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday May 26 with a Clermont park picnic. They received two three tiered cakes from relatives and many gifts and a purse of money. Attendees included numerous families from Dubuque Randalia Maynard Glidden Elkader Waukon Casten Wis and Luther College students Mrs Elmer Olson among others.
JoAnn Moore was chosen queen of queens at Falb Motor Company's 25th anniversary celebration in Postville. The parade showcased eight northeast Iowa school queens, each riding in an open convertible. Judges from Chevrolet in Chicago and Des Moines evaluated activities and accomplishments, a gift and corsage were given, lunch was provided, and JoAnne received a $25 savings bond.
The Busy Beavers 4-H Club met May 13 at Carol Helgersons home with fourteen members answering roll. Jean Amundson became treasurer and Karol Loftsgard was chosen rally day voting delegate. A going away gift was given to Maren Knudsen. Demonstrations included Taking and Selecting a Correct Pattern by Dianne Bilden and Kath Lee Anvndson. Laying a Pattern On Material by Maren Knudsen. Talks on Use of Instruction Sheet by Randine Hanson and Basic 7 by Karol Loftsgard LMyra Anderson reports.
Notices report C H S alumni picture in Clermont city park with Art Nelson Sr and Jr and Kathy of Cedar Rapids attending baptism for David Dean Schultz son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Schultz in Monticello Sunday. Nelsons served as godparents and dinner followed at the Schultz home. Junanne Bakewell marked sixth birthday with a party for sixteen friends. Mrs. Lorranne Crowe hosted dinner for Cathryn’s graduation with relatives from Bloomington Clinton Cedar Rapids and West Union in attendance. Carol Mott’s graduation honored by family as well with grandmothers present and extended kin list.
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