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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
7
The Hobbins-Haas sale drew a large crowd and bidding was lively. Two second-hand tractors sold for 600 and 800 dollars respectively. Cows and heifers sold from 125 to 217.60 dollars. Hogs sold at 48 dollars apiece and 100 dollars each. Marion eats at 1.20 dollars a bushel and Ajax cattle brought 1.91 dollars a bushel.
Lt Com William J Menster USNR addressed St Peters School students on an Antarctic Expedition. He accompanied Admiral Byrd on the voyage and described spiritual aid for difficult circumstances. An upcoming book by Father McGueba is noted and a Midwest lecture tour is planned.
Card of thanks from a patient thanks friends for cards letters flowers and gifts during illness and hospital stay. Several visitors and family members are listed visiting in Monona Independence Decorah Oelwein Elgin and Cedar Rapids with multiple dinner and birthday or anniversary mentions.
The Clermont Valley Creamery Co. will let its cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 15 1948. Sealed bids must be submitted and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of Board of Directors C Kittelson secretary.
The St. Peter's Youth Club met in the church basement on Monday evening. One hour focused on christian doctrine with Eugene Thornton and Gerald Schupanitz leading recreation. Novel games entertained the young people and Rose Marie Doyle and Joan Gerner were named committee for the next meeting in two weeks. James Thornton to review a pamphlet. The Clermont group will join with West Union Hawkeye Fayette Randalia groups for a Halloween party on October 31.
Friends report the Aug 30 1947 marriage of Miss Patricia Margaret Slater and Lieut Edward Albert Abbott in Washington DC. The couple will live in Bangor Maine where he is stationed with the 142 Fighter Group. Abbott is the son of Mrs Adeline M Abbott of Washington DC and a West Virginia University graduate. Slater is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Slater of Regina.
State wide TB screening used miniature chest X rays to detect early disease with follow up on larger films. Safety Week activities highlight daily rules, stair etiquette, waxed floors hazards, and reminders to observe safety first. School menus and student notes cover highlights from grades seven through six including absences, band start, and phonics progress.
Clermont High School prepares for its season opener against Calmar High School next Friday at 3 PM on the baseball grounds. Local notes include road graveling by farmers, a concert band contribution to a Legion celebration, and visits from relatives and friends of Clermont residents.
The church announces a family night supper on Sunday evening October 26 at 7 30 led by Rev Bruce D Jones with Mrs Lubke sharing experiences from Hawaii A covered dish sandwich and personal table service should be brought The event follows a prior gathering at the Herman Lubke home Friday evening October 24 with the pastor speaking
The Clermont calendar lists meetings for the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday, Woodland Study Club, East Clermont Mothers' Club on Tuesday, and West Clermont Mission Society on Wednesday. The schedule outlines local civic and social group activities in the East Clermont area.
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists October events across West and East Clermont Highland and Elgin areas. Services Sunday at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 a m Highland 8 p m with time change noted. Various meetings and society gatherings scheduled through Oct 16 with hostesses and locations listed.
The weekly Rosary times will be announced each Sunday. Confirmation is now set for Oct 30 at 8 pm. Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 am. Weekday Masses at 7 am. Saturday Mass at 8 am. Confessions Saturday at 8 pm. A four day mission by Fr. Maguire from St. Paul begins Nov 22 with evening talks. public welcome.
Mr and Mrs Harry Stolle Jr and Judith of West Union were dinner guests of Mrs Olivia Olson. Mr and Mrs George Belschner visited Cedar Rapids and spent the weekend at Norman Amundson home, with their grandson Mark Amundson returning home after a week here. Fr Robert Cooney drove a carload of boys to Dubuque for the Loras St Ambrose game. Participants included Gerald Kittelson Franklin Shipton Gerald Schupanitz and Vernon Loftsgard Aldean Trude joined to return to Loras. Mrs Emil Josifeck of Cedar Rapids visited her mother Mrs G A Koland for a few days.
Jobin Moen Johannes Moen born October 16 1869 in Ostia Lilemachen Norway died September 28 1947 at his Clermont home aged 77 years 11 months 12 days He came to the United States at age 3 settling in Ossian Winneshiek County He married Hattie Torkelson February 2 1908 Four children survive Merle Hazel Margaret Ina and Donna Also surviving are a granddaughter two brothers and several siblings Preceded in death by three sisters and one brother Funeral services were held Wednesday at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev A O Nesset officiating Burial followed in Clermont Cemetery Casket bearers were Clarence Moen Henry Moen Alfred Torkelson Alfred Lofte Otto Anfinson and Andrew Kloster
A birthday surprise for Dale Hanson was hosted at his farm with picnic baskets and three birthday cakes. Attending were Art Meckelson, R. Smith and Decorah families, Milo Meyer and Carol Postville, Vern Brandt and Jimmie, Gilbert Hanson, and Mrs Hanson’s parents Wm Birtwistle and family Cresco, who could not attend.
Cler monts high school presented the play Grandad Meets a Pal Friday evening to a good crowd hindered by bad weather. Joan Gerner played Angie the maid and Elsie Marie Jerdee was Mrs Harrington. Cast included Marilyn Follett Barbara Appelman Kenneth Andersen Howard Stumme Gene Anderson Ardis Olson Marilyn Olson Donna Johnson Minnie Kist Leslie Pulver Wendell Loftsgard. Irene Erickson directed with pre show music by the school band under Mrs M H Moore.
Martin Nelson and W L Candee, former Clermont residents, purchase the Manchester grocery shop from W H Lafferty who plans retirement after 50 years in the business. The Nelsons have lived in Manchester for years and the Candee family recently moved in. they will operate from the Ida Olson home they rented.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Young of Wichita Falls Texas visited in the Franz Appelman home for a few days with relatives in the area. Guests through the weekend at the R. A. Smith home included Mrs. Clara Foot Fayette Mr and Mrs Shaffer Monticello Mr and Mrs Priest and children Mr and Mrs Bob Smith Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs FE L Dean and Doddie West Union and B O Henderson. Supper guests Sunday also included Mr and Mrs James Hen
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