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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names and terms incl shower for Mie and various imitatives. unreadable phrases hinder clear event, participants, or locations. no coherent story or dates emerge from the legible text.
The Clermont Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs Lorra ine Crowe with Mrs Lot Jones and Mrs Bertina Buraas assisting hostesses. In the absence of the president, Mrs Edna Nelson presided. Articles from the magazine were discussed. An irregular meeting will be held with Mrs Helen Elvira Johnson to plan future activities.
Hostesses BnoWer For Bride-To-Be and Abigail Demo organized a vital shower for Miss Geneva Schultz on Monday Navy 18 at the home of Mrs Hédry Qizon. Guests included Mrs Schultz’s mother Mrs nd a Schultz of Castalia and several friends with gifts noted.
Virginia Mae Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Clark of Corineaut and Robert I C Burrow son of Mr and Mrs Win Burrow were married Sunday November 17 at 2 30 pm at Whe The parsonate Rev A C Nemec officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Tom Wetherbee of Hawkaye The bride wore a Royal blue dress with winter white accessories and white roses The groom’s parents hosted a family reception at their home After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Frances Cline writes as local chair urging donations and return of unused Christmas Seals. The notice notes Robert Louis Stevenson and his poem The Lamplighter, connects tuberculosis cure search, and promises 200 seals sent by the local chair with delivery on a forthcoming Saturday.
Mrs Frank Leehy entertained the W. C. C. F. on Wednesday evening at her home. Four tables of 500 were played with awards to Will Hemesath Gerald Hemesth and George Laurson. The evening closed with lunch served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Kittelson hosted a Sunday evening dinner for their second wedding anniversary with guests including Mr and Mrs Lyle Olson Elgin Mr and Mrs Paul Miene Postville Mr and Mrs Earl Kloster Os sian Mr and Mrs Harlan Stee Castalia Mr and Mrs Roy Tatro and Mr and Mrs Louis A Olson. Other locals visited Ruth Starkey and Olivia Olson and family members traveled to Des Moines for business and social calls.
In a test season game at Rahdalia on November 12 the boys won 28 to 24 and the girls lost 26 to 18. Donde and Glenn Hall led scorers with key baskets and free throws shaping the close contest as both teams faced strong defense. A later home game Friday November 5 saw mixed results for Cyaeeeters and junior high Devs, with the girls losing and the boys winning in another lively crowd event.
The Legion Auxiliary met November 12 at Joycelyn Bakewell’s home with Lucy Engle assisting. Members planned Armistice Day participation and gifts for Knoxville shop. A 63-member tally was reported. Clermont aims for 68. Donations for candy and a New State flag presentation were noted, plus ongoing music and reading education updates.
Mrs. Clifford M'Ilsoh hosted the Junction Jolly Workers club at her home Thursday afternoon. A short business meeting followed by a social conducted by Viola Mayer set plans for a Christmas party. Courtesy guests included Mesdames Veta Warts Hitt S beyen Dnelina Dore Menton Engle Kal Bakewell Wackie Amanda Joden Whe West Lovila Giste and others.
The Woodland Study club met on November 12 at the home of Viola Swenson. Twelve members recited Thanksgiving poems after a song and scripture reading. Ursula Hermesath reported on electrical appliance demonstrations from the Archie Schroider notice. One guest, Mrs Swenson, attended. Two demonstrations were conducted by Kate Leehy and Mabel Burrow. prizes were won by Nora Nelson, Amy Hovland, Kate Leehy, and Mabel Burrow. The meeting closed with Rock of Ages.
The Priscilla Working Band held its November 6 meeting with hostesses Mesdames Roy Swenson Alma Anderson Vernon Anderson Martin Anderson and L M Hovland. Rev A O Nesset led devotions and singing. Reports noted a purchased vacuum cleaner and Christmas cards available through Carmen Swenson. A 4 foot sale was planned for November 23 with committees appointed for kitchen cashiering and program duties led by Elmer Olson and others.
Amoyet Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nels Gilbert home. They seek discarded electrical equipment for Des Moines veterans hospital training aids and sweaters for boys and girls. Committee: Mesdames Clarence Tatro Irene Ostlie J C Halverson. National Amvet and Auxiliary convention in St Louis November 21 22 23. Hazel Johnson thanks for cards flowers and visits endured during illness.
A group of ladies brought baskets of food to Mrs Herbert Martin at her home on Wednesday November 18 for a birthday picnic. Two contests were held by Mrs Arthur Nelson and a purse of money was presented with best wishes for many more happy birthdays. Attending were Mesdames Arthur Nelson Emil Schneider Henry Schweinerus Elmer Olson Mollard Nelson Richard Grieberow Ed Barnes Theo Loftsgard Catherine Horan and Mrs Martin's mother Mrs J W Huntzinger of West Union. Unable to attend were Mesdames Elvira Johnson Harold Bennett Lou Jones Wm B Miller and John Barnhouse.
KHES East Clermont notes Loyalty Sunday with 11 a m service and 18 Teams visiting members for 1946 pledges. Reminder that next Sunday closes the fiscal year. Weekly schedule covers Sunday school, adult class, junior choir, joint rehearsals, confirmands, parish meetings, and Thanksgiving services with an open invitation.
The Clermont calendar lists Monday as Commercial club, Tuesday for the Auxiliary of Amvers Woodland Study Club, and Wednesday for the Mission Society with a general W C O F business meeting noted.
St Peters Church announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10 oclock and weekday masses at 7 oclock. Weekday services shift to the chapel until further notice. Fr. Robert Cooney serves as pastor.
Clermont Methodist Church announces Union Sunday service at 10 in the morning and evening service on the preceding day at 7 30. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets with Mrs LaNora Halverson on December and 7 30 p m. The congregation praised the strong response to the early service on fast Sunday morning. Bruce D. Jones, Pastor.
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