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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
7
Fifteen Clermont firefighters attended a recent fire school and meeting in McGregor on Tuesday September 24. Anson Priest, fire chief and charter member, notes the department has around 20 on the force and a strong record of regular attendance since organizing as a volunteer unit in 1921.
A 9 pound son was born Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Kittleson. They have a two year old daughter, Mary Ann. Myr. and Mrs. John Wede named their second son Gene Howard born Wednesday September 25 weighing eight pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vasby are now grandparents as a son was born Wednesday September 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blockhus of West Union weighing 9 pounds 3.4 ounces and named Joseph Otto.
The September meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club convened Monday evening at Mrs. Gordon Junker's home. Seventeen members attended with guests Margaret Hogg Mrs. Wm. Belschner and Mrs. Richard Banning. Prizes in bridge were won by Norene Boley and Mrs. Louise Miller. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Junker and Mrs. H. A. Lubke.
The style show Saturday evening at Baechler’s featured modeling of dresses slippers and sports clothing by Mrs. Wm Belschner Mrs Merril Gunderson Mrs Hugo Hackmann Augusta Miller Mrs Alma Ostlie Mrs Gordon Junker and Mrs Palma Gilbertson. Mrs J C Halverson described each article. Dr and Mrs L L Carr with Dr and Mrs J D Meyer of Postville attended a medical meeting of northeastern Town doctors Tuesday at Charles City. A local group plans to attend the ninth annual Dubuque Archdiocese Catholic Women convention October 5 and 6 in Waukon with Mrs E J Sweeney presiding and Archbishop Beekman of Dubuque participating at the 10 o’clock mass.
Clermont suffered a second defeat while Arlington won 18 to 7 as passes fueled the visitors’ scoring. next they travel to Tripoli at night for a game on their lighted field. The junior class ordered class rings, while declamatory contestants prepare readings and plays for the second six weeks. School photographs were taken for the annual.
The Lane Theatre Circuit opened at the Clermont opera house drawing a good local crowd last Thursday. Lane from Clarion attended the opening, and the circuit operates in over sixty towns enabling early access to new films. Patrons enjoyed the entertainment and affordable pricing and plan to return each Thursday.
The Clermont Study club met for an one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. H B Green's home with 13 members present. Mrs. R V Brandt presented Birdseye View of the American Continent. Officers summoned for the year include President Mrs Dan Burke Vice President Mrs Theo Cline Secretary Mrs Theo Ressler and Treasurer Mrs J B Shipton. The year’s theme is Our Latin American Neighbors with guests Austen Helgerson Irene and Arthur Helgerson Dorothy. A social at Riverside school is planned for Oct 8 at 8 o'clock with lunch to follow. Helen Anderson, teacher, noted.
Ed Dugstad of Burgess-Dugstad urges homeowners to consider insulation benefits for year round comfort and energy savings. He highlights Zonalite as a featured option and cautions buyers against high pressure sales from out of town reps. Local notices include travel, clinic visits, family moves, church services, and staffing changes at Blue Arrow cafe and Baechier's store.
Anson Priest, Clermont fire chief, reports chimneys troubled by late summer rains that pushed soot to the bottoms and clogged flues. He urges homeowners to clean chimney bottoms to prevent costs and trouble this fall. Community notes cover Legion fish fry, visits, and local events.
Chrystal Miller Lois Brandt and Janet Olson chosen by Prof Kendricks to sing in the A Capella choir of sixty. First appearance at convocation during homecoming. Christmas cantata planned. About forty of the group expected for a later concert tour. Janet Olson, a freshman, also named one of three yell leaders by the college pep club.
Harvey Anderson returned from a west coast trip traveling about 5200 miles by pickup with Lloyd Jacob. He toured Bad Lands South Dakota Yellowstone Grand Coulee Dam and visited relatives in Minnesota Washington Oregon and Colorado and noted no vehicle trouble.
The Clermont Union Guild plans a meeting Wednesday October 9 at the home of Mrs L L Carr. Mrs H A Lubke will lead the program on Thoughts for Fall. Irene spent several days last week in Milwaukee. Local social visits include Mr and Mrs Nets Gilbert and family with Mrs Gilbert in law Mrs J O Halverison.
The Singing Charette at the Lutheran Church scheduled for Sunday October 8 follows the Sunday after Trinity with Epistle Hob 1 44 and Gospel Mark 2 4. Communion is at 10 am, Divine worship at West Clermont Norse at 2 30 pm. West Clermont Lutheran League meets at 7 pm, with a Rost Clermont action meeting and other activities assisted by Rev 8 Bh Ramsey, Pastor.
September listings include St Peter's Rosary Society on Thursday, a football event in Tripoli on Friday, Town Council meeting on Monday, Contract Bridge Club Tuesday, Priscilla Working Band bazaar and Union church Guild on Wednesday, W C O F social meeting on Thursday, and related activities across the week.
Clermont Valley Creamery Co will let their cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders at the creamery office at 1 o clock on Tuesday October 15 1940. Seated bids must be submitted. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Order of the Board of Directors Clermont Valley Creamery Company.
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