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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

3

Clermont School News Highlights In Band And Choir

Clermont School notes show math and science activities for sophomores and freshmen, with new lab foods experiments. The band grows to 37 as two Knudsen cornetists join. 33 girls in glee club. 15 boys in choir. New point system to award music effort and official roles elected.

Glee Club Stephen Arlene Knudsen Marlene Durscher Betty Westpfahl Norma Schweinerus Judy Paulson Vera Hangartner Carla Matt Ann Larson Mary Olson Jo Nelson Wanda Barnhouse Marilyn Guyer Lucille Guyer Caroline Kirkestue Ramona Olson Kay Jacobson Beverly Nelson Joann Swenson Karen Jacobson Janice Olson Bonnie

Fourth grade enrollment includes twenty seven students

The fourth grade roster lists twenty seven students including Gwendolyn Baechler Fred Barnhouse Richard Bel schner Diana Bilden Carlyn Follett Linda Hackmann Nathan Heins Gloria Heins Cara Helgerson Dale Hoopman Larry Ishman Linda Kirkestue Carolyn Keittleson Karen Kjosa Karen Larson Mervil Mabb Clarissa Miller Shelvy Nims Anita Olson Carolyn Olson Karen Schneider Jane Schott Carol Swenson Denny Theis Allan Thompson Ronald Thompson and Roger Vauslin Carol Swenson donated a plant for the room Mervil Mabb brought a turtle caught while fishing to share with classmates In science the class studied rocks with many students bringing rocks of various sizes and shapes

Gwendolyn Baechler Fred Barnhouse Richard Belschner Denny Theis Allan Thompson Ronald Thompson Roger Vauslin Carol Swenson Mervil Mabb

Fifth Grade Lookies Club Plans Home Exhibit and Hike

A fifth grade class forms the Lookies Club with 23 students, 1 boy and 9 girls. Officers include President Maren Knudsen, Secretary La Verne Nims, Program Chairman Ronald Van Buren. This week features a home-made exhibit and plans a hike next week.

Maren Knudsen la Verne Nims Ronald van Buren

Larrabee Rural School Welcomes New Students This Fall

Carol Gunderson and David Helgerson join the Larrabee rural school's classes this fall as seventh graders adapt to junior high life. The report covers absences, birthdays, science rocks, simple chemistry, art, museum visits, club formation All American Club, and September officers. Eighth grade resumes routines with arithmetic and meeting procedure drills. Dorothy Helgerson Arlene Knudsen Elliot Olson Dorothy Helgerson and Pauline Nygaard noted as new officers and 27 total students. Flower the deodorized pet also features in class activities.

Carol Gunderson David Helgerson Larrabee Linda Entwisle Jean Belschner John Nelson All American Club Kenneth Nelson Barbara Appelman Treas Mary Swenson Meg Beth Amy Helen Burger Arlene Knudsen Elliot Olson Dorothy Helgerson Pauline Nygaard Ronald Lyngans Flower JoAnn Moore

Reward Given to Top Magazine Salesmen

Arlene Knudsen and another salesperson earned a reward for achieving high sales for the day. The event highlights the performance recognition within the sales team.

Arlene Knudsen

Daughter Born To Mrs Halvorson In Cedar Rapids

A daughter named Cheryl Lynn, weighing 7 pounds 10.2 ounces, was born on Saturday September 13 to T/Sgt. and Mrs. Stanton Halvorson of Cedar Rapids. The family is reported to be doing well.

LaNora Halvorson Cheryl Lynn Stanton Halvorson Cedar Rapids

Local Grandson Enrolls as Pre Med Student

Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson announce their grandson Richard Wenrich, a Clermont high School alumnus, is enrolled as a freshman pre medical student at the University of Southern California. He plans to pursue the regular medical course to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree.

G. E. Jorgenson Richard Wenrich Clermont High School University of Southern California

Local Auxiliary Plans and Campfire Support

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Henry Olson's home with Andine Vasby assisting. They reported 24 Camp Fire girls led by Lorraine Kittelson and Mrs. M. C. Larson, plus ten Auxiliary members attended a unit party. The group seeks helpers for Campfire leadership and listed September officers. Cookies packed Sept. 17 by Mrs. Fred Cline will be sent to a veterans hospital, and the unit voted to place small desk flags in rural schools.

American Legion Auxiliary Henry Olson Andine Vasby Lorraine Kittelson M. C. Larson Otto Vasby Almer Amundson L. T. Anderson John Bakewell Fred Cline Veterans’ Hospital

Clermont Legion Auxiliary Observes Constitution Day

Clermont unit lists details of Constitution Day observance with poppy order, cash contributions, and articles on the U S Constitution. Mrs Cline and Mrs Louise Olson elected delegates to the 4th district conference in Oelwein. alternates named. Sheehan Olson unit motto Service Not Self highlighted. unit supports veterans hospitals, children, health drives, swimming lessons, Campfire and Boy Scouts. Four members lost this year. emphasis on eligibility and pride in belonging.

Clermont I. C. Jerdee American Legion Auxiliary United States Cline Louise Olson Oelwein Herbert Dummermuth I. C. Jer‘dee Sheehan-Olson National Auxiliary Veterans

Clermont Clover Clovers Elect New Officers

The Clermont Clover Clovers held a meeting at the home of Belva and Jean Brandt electing officers. Kathleen Eberling becomes president, Peggy Kerr vice president, Shirley Brandt secretary treasurer, Ilo Meyer historian, and Jean Brandt reporter.

Clermont Clover Clovers Belva Jean Brandt Kathleen Eberling Joan Swenson Peggy Kerr Norma Brandt Shirley Brandt Sec Ilo Meyer

Local club members discuss learning goals for project

The report notes twelve members answered roll call about what they hope to learn from the coming project, home furnishing. After discussions, the club reviewed their record books and then enjoyed lunch. Kathleen Eberling, Reporter.

Der Joan Swenson Kathleen Eberling

Local Social News and Church Dinner Plans in Clermont

Mrs. John Sampson visited relatives in Postville on Saturday. Agnes Bilden and Louise Bilden returned from Northwood and Grand Forks. St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild planned the church chicken dinner for Sunday September 28. Numerous locals hosted and visited relatives in Manchester, Iowa City, Oelwein, Guttenberg, and Moline.

John Sampson Postville Agnes Louise Bilden Northwood Grandforks No. Dak Lloyd Meier Larry Horan John Bakewell Nell Sheehy St. Peters Rosary Society Altar Guild iThursday John Nelson Fred Maurer Fayette Robert Eskridge Susan Manchester Ted Loftsgard Wendell Daniel Flores Imoon Will J. Nelson Henry Follett Elmer L.nelson al Wilbur Stumme Lou Cornish Waterloo Ed Faust Eddie Moline Til Diana

Community Notes From Waukon and Nearby Areas

Marela Moen of Waukon was a dinner guest in the Martin Anderson home. Mrs Alma Anderson and Mrs Vern Engle visited with Mrs Ray Reierson at Postville hospital. They also called on Nellie and Katherine Sullivan and other local residents during the week. A double birthday party was held for Mrs Caroline Erickson and her daughter Berting Buraas at Cedar Rapids with many relatives attending. Helen Havelick of Dubuque spent the weekend with her family.

Marela Moen Waukon Martin Anderson Alma Anderson Vern Engle Ray Reierson Postville Hospital Minnie Backhaus Elmer Schutte Nellie Katherine Sullivan Charles Regan Vaukon Mike Martin Houlihan New Hampton James Murphy Blooming Prairie Minn Irene Minihan Park Rapids Clear Lake Simek Cottage Wm. Walter Teddy Aryshire Douglas Thomas Caroline Erickson Caroline Erickson Honoring Mrs. Erickson and Her Daughter, ‘Mrs. Berting Buraas Cedar ‘Rapids Birthday Club Don Wilson Cedar Rapids Clarice Jean Aanes Mellien Loftsgard Clarice Lien Florence Hein Helen Havelick Dubuque Lee Havelick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont School News Music News Leland Probert Dennis Larson Harlan Schultz Lew Barnhouse Larry Jacobson Billy Swenson Stephen Knudsen Victor Amundson Gerald Nygaard Mary Martin Shirley Olson Marilyn Wede Wendell Baechler Douglas Appelman Florence T. Hein Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co Avalon James Stewart Jean Hagen Carbine Williams Eddide Bracken Gordon MacRae Dick Wesson Technicolor Errol Flynn Ruth Roman Richard Webb Raymond Burr Clermont Clover Clovers Meeting Dr, I. C. Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Ford Carus Rae F.C.A Fred T. Cline Motor CO Clermont, Ia
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