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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
7
The Co op offices near Clermont are nearly complete in a tile block building north of the warehouse. Delays stem from late knotty pine shipments for interior walls arriving Tuesday. plans include a private office, general office, gates room, wash room, fireproof vault, and a floor of cement tile blocks.
The Busy Beavers 4-H Club met at Karen Olson's home on October 15 with six new members Anita Olson Karen Cummings Linda Cummings Connie Kronlokken Darlene Metzger and Lana Olson joining. Officers were installed including Karen Olson president Sean Amundson vice president Margaret Hanson treasurer Diane Frieden historian Diana Bilden reporter and Myra Anderson photographer.
The Clermont Lutheran parish plans a series of events from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31. Activities include choir rehearsals at Valley High School, Sunday school and confirmation classes in East and West Clermont, a Reformation Rally at Valley High with Rev. S. D. Faulke, and a Brotherhood return program at Luana. Lutherans from Elgin, Highland, Decorah, and Glenwood will participate.
Lester Lease leads a small church three miles west of Clermont inviting worshipers to a morning service at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m with a warm welcome to all
Levi S Eastman 73 of 4829 Westminister Terrace San Diego California a retired lumber yard owner died in San Diego He was a Clermont Lodge 160 M A M member and Kensington Community Church parishioner Survived by widow Verna two sons Leigh and James a daughter Mrs Sheldon Brockett two sisters and eight grandchildren He formerly owned the Clermont lumberyard before Burgess Dugstad ownership
The Elmer Olson and Mrs. Evelyn Olson families and Mrs. Mary Olson were guests in the Vernon Olson home at Decorah Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson were sponsors that day for Kirsten Jon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Olson.
Mrs. Jones voices concern about her 14 year old son Jack who avoids finishing projects like 4 H hogs and a garden. A parent education meeting suggests consequences and clear responsibilities to teach accountability, including chores or losing privileges and potential solutions for failed care.
Nancy Beth Anderson infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson was baptized Sunday at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor John Kronlokken. A dinner followed with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jene of Postville and other relatives attending.
When O. K. Peterson and Oscar Lind moved to Clermont they found excess furniture tools and other items. They join to hold a surplus sale Saturday afternoon at the former home. See their ad in today's paper.
Lt and Mrs Paul Humphrey of Killeen Texas announce the birth of a daughter Deora Dianne weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces born Friday October 18 The baby joins three granddaughters Ann and Linda Nelson and others The Swenson family and extended relatives are noted including correspondence from Phc Ralph Kneeland stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey and reunion mentions with Capt William Schmelzer a cousin bound for Germany The Bakers of Uelwein and Bennetts of Harold Bennett join in the weekend gathering with Reuben Schupbach and Doyle Bennett family of Uelwein
The Women’s Service Club met on Tuesday October 15 with Mrs Henry Amundson as hostess. They planned to send four sheet blankets and a dozen cups to Sunset Home at Calmar for Christmas and donated 10 dollars to Waverly Orphans Home. Readings were given by Mrs Martin Amundson Irene Ostlie Henry Kittleson G O Anderson and Astrid Kimball. Bingo provided recreation.
The Jerry Halver family of Costa Mesa Calif visited in the homes of Mrs Harriet Dugstad and Mrs Evelyn Olson. The Harlan Schultz family visited in the Harlan Schultz Jr home at Waterloo last Sunday. Mr and Mrs WA Kneeland of Postville and Mrs Irene Ostlie were guests Wednesday of Mrs C Meeland and Ellen. Mrs Will Burrow and Mrs Richard Griebenow spent a Thursday afternoon in the Mary Montgomery home at West Union visiting Mrs Maggie Torkelson who has been ill. Mr and Mrs Robert Larsen and Steven were dinner guests Sunday of the Dean DeSart family. The Don Wilson family of Olin were guests Sunday in the Don Heinsome.
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday October 16 with hostesses and a Bible study by Mrs Louie Olson on The Christian Rejoices in Christs Nearness. A vocal duet was performed. Officers were elected for president Louise Olson and others. Delegates to the WMF convention and alternates were chosen. Plans were made for the November 14 annual fish and chicken supper.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met on Wednesday October 16 with Mrs. Louie Olson. Officers elected: Carol Swenson pres, Bonnie Swenson vice pres, Marilyn Paulson sec, Karen Hoopman treas, Jacquelyn Bakewell publicity chair. A costume Halloween party was planned for October 30 at the Legion hall after choir practice. The senior Auxiliary will provide lunch. Mrs. Balk was guest speaker. Monthly gifts to the group’s sponsored child at Woodward were discussed. Coffee strips will be collected and book markers mailed by December 1 to Mrs. Richard Bolton. Planning for educational week and yearly program updates were outlined by Carol Swenson, Marilyn Paulson, and Karen Hoopman.
Mrs. C. M. Kneeland and Ellen joined Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of West Union for dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Schmelzer were also guests. Mae Carlin hosted the ladies bridge club at her home Monday evening followed by a bridge session. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wetherbee of Postville visited Wednesday afternoon at Richard Griebe’s home.
In late October events include Town and Country Club Thursday October 24 Grand Mead ow Study Club Friday October 25 a Clermont Jackpot drawing at 3 30 p m Saturday October 26 Firemen's meeting Monday October 28 and Women's B and P Club meeting midweek Wednesday October 30 Town Ladies Aid.
Ed Burt ends a half century of barber service in Clermont, closing his shop for the last time. He and Mrs. Burt, longtime seamstress, retire to rest and family wishes flow from the community. The town hopes for a new barber to serve Clermont.
Mrs Harriet Dugstad hosted guests including Mrs Oscar Olson Mrs Louis Dugstad and Mrs Kenneth Olson all from Spring Valley Minnesota. Geo V Larson and family hosted to the men s C O F and their families Thursday evening. Tillie Swenson Postville visited Sunday with Mrs Margaret Schinz and Mayme Semler. She called on Mrs Julis Bilden in the morning. Alvin Johanningsmeier Monona visited Vern Engle Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ivan Torkelson and Lynnette of EgIn called Friday afternoon. Karl Martin returned home after a week with relatives in Auxvasse Missouri and Hannibal Missouri.
The Clermont jackpot drawing time will shift to 3 30 p m starting Saturday October 26 and remain at that time each subsequent Saturday until further notice.
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