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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
7
The article describes a scholarly sermon on the Triumphal Entry of Jesus and the feet of the Lord. Fr McCaffery answers questions, a brief business meeting notes his departure, and members recall his service to church and community. A social hour followed with refreshments served by ladies.
Ross and Lieber staged an evening of magic at the high school auditorium drawing a small crowd. The acts included dove and rabbit tricks and a strong box escape that ended with audience participation. The West Clermont Luther League schedules its next meeting for Sunday evening April 15 at 7:30 with songs scripture readings and various musical numbers.
Lutheran Church Notes announce East Church divine services with holy communion at 11:00 a.m. and West Church services at 2:30 p.m. with communion at Ny. Evening meeting at 7180 o'clock. Mission Society meets Thursday April 9. Hostesses asked to bring lunch baskets. All welcome. G. Gunsten, Pastor.
A Mayors notice to residents of Clermont orders removal of winter debris and chickens per town ordinances. The document references a community event with a euchre club meeting at B C Grover's home on Wednesday April 4, noting attendees including Frank Shipton Tom McGahgren Dan Burke George and Lou Rounds and others.
Hans Larson, born December 15, 1848 in Hadeland Norway, died at eighty two in Clermont after long illness. He immigrated to the United States in 1882, lived in Clayton County and Postville before settling in Clermont. survived by eight children, twenty one grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at his son Lars’s residence and at the Clermont Lutheran church with Rev. G. Gunsten officiating.
Card of Hanes expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and funeral. They thank Rev. G Gunsten, choir, flower donors, car lenders, and all who aided. Mentions visits by Prink Fay and family, Kellys of Clear Lake, and birthday greetings for Evelyn Dugstad with sewing and refreshments.
A Clermont community calendar lists events and meetings including an opera house program, a Commercial Club supper, baseball games against Wadena and West Union, lodge and missionary society meetings, a one act play contest at Clermont high school, a high school baseball game in Elgin, and a Ladies Aid meeting.
Mrs G H Hackman and Mrs LB Greenley hosted the Clermont Study Club at a one o clock luncheon last Saturday with eleven members present. An essay on music and a book review were given, next year’s program planned, and county and federation meetings announced. The G E S met Tuesday evening with refreshments served by Mrs J B Shipton and Dr L L Carr. Baptisms at Union Sunday School were led by Rev J J Snyder, with Anna Larrabee noting her Florida trip. Visitors were plentiful and welcome at Union School.
The town council met and organized. A special session was scheduled and Martin Nelson was re appointed as clerk. The mayor appointed Albert Christian son as street commissioner and Hane Hanson as material. Committees were named including Health physician L L Cart Finance L Rounds H E Lands gard Street Wm Sheehy R Brandt H E Landsgard Fire L L Rounds L V Candee Wm Sheehy Light R V Brandt L V Candee Wm Sheehy Park L V Candee R V Brandt L L Rounds Water L L Rounds Wm Sheehy H B Landsgard Weed Wm Sheehy.
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday afternoon April 4. Members G Gunster N H Nelson I C Jerdee Andrew Nordhus and Bertha Frishle were present. Two quilts were stitched since the last meeting and proceeds from a bake sale and lunch on March 31 totaled 18.46.
At a Clermont Independent district meeting on Tuesday night the board re elected all teachers in the grades and high school for the upcoming year. The report also mentions residents Helen Demery Phyllis Gressi and others with family visits and a fossil collecting note from Gus Becker describing trips near Gainesville Florida and an unsuccessful fishing outing due to rain.
Thirty two Clermont high school students plus accompanist and director Mr. Allen traveled to Charles City for the district music contest. Clermont mixed chorus competed with Aplington Orange Township Traer and Riceville, earning good. Traer and Orange Township received superior with Orange Township first and to enter the state contest in Iowa City. A list of chaperones and drivers accompanied the group. The sub county play contest is set for April 20 at Clermont high school auditorium. First baseball game of the season will be played at West Union Friday afternoon.
Eighteen boys aged twelve and older signed membership blanks for the Boy Scout organization. All enrolled students attend Clermont schools, though nonresidents may join. Scoutmaster Cottrell has called a meeting this week, anticipating strong spring enthusiasm.
At the annual firemen’s meeting held Friday evening officers were elected: Chief A. J. Priest Secretary Martin Nelson Assistant Chief R. V. Brandt Treasurer B. C. Grover. No committees named yet. to be decided at next regular meeting. Mrs. Mary Benson walks with a cane after three months bed rest for a fractured hip. The group discussed a future dance to benefit the Boy Scout organization. Rev J F McCaffery and Mr and Mrs Wm Kelly and Mr and Mrs Fred Cline traveled to Rochester Minnesota last Thursday. Mr Kelly left hospital duties and returned home Friday.
Fayette county regionaires and auxiliates gathered at Harvey Messerer Post No 92 in Westgate for a Legion auxiliary event. Past state commander Robert Colflesh of Des Moines led a discussion on Americanism, preparedness, training methods, and conscription of wealth for future wars, followed by performances from a Sumner quartet, a reading, and a Spanish American War veteran talk. Refreshments and dancing capped the evening, with attendees from Sheehan Post and local members noting conflicts with other activities.
Parker E. Gress eldest son of Clermont residents and Ruth Johnson youngest daughter of Cedar Falls residents were married in Cedar Rapids. Rev. Enquist officiated at Saron Lutheran with witness Lyle Gress. They planned to live in Waterloo after June 1 and start a civil service ready life.
Receipts from St Peter's Church fair held April 2 by the Altar Society and Rosary Guild totaled 180.10 with entries for county booth quilt apron booth fish pond country store supper dance net midnight lunch picture beano stand and more. Expenses listed include material quilt cost orchestra telephone calls Clermont Enterprise and Argo Gazette advertising. Masses are scheduled for April 11 and April 15 for the continued recovery of Mrs Frank Leehy, with J F McCaffery as pastor.
All business men are urged to be present at the regular meeting of the Clermont Commercial Club at Johnson's hall on Monday evening April 1 16. Supper will be served by the Business and Professional Women's Club and the business meeting will follow.
Mrs Esther Godden suffered the grippe last week. E L Simpson of Mt Vernon has been elected president of the Rotary Club of that city and will become the youngest Rotarian to hold the post starting July 1. He is the eldest son of Mrs Jennie Gimpson.
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