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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1937

Page

7

Clermont Bath Church Services and Farewell Announcement

Clermont Bath three churches hold divine services in Norwegian and English with 10 o'clock and 2:30 pm times. The Mission Society and Priscilla Working Band meet in September with listed hostesses. Pastor G. Gunsten announces farewell after 16 years and invites all to attend.

East Church The Mission Society Ole Aanes Lloyd Aanes Gilbert Burnass Sam Erickson West Church Priscilla Working Band Emil Larson Hans Larson Art Meckelson George Smith Marie Skaren Highland Church G. Gunsten

Party Farewell Welcomes Appelman Guests in Brandt Home

Lois Brandt and Clarice Dugstad hosted a group of youths Monday evening at the Brandt home as a farewell to Helen and Paul Appelman who are moving to Summers Iowa this week. Games were played and late refreshments served. Attendees included Jackie Dibble Bob Graham Anna Stee Doris Landsgard Randolph Reierson Irene Erickson Chrystal Miller Vinah Nelson Harold Gress Roy Tatro and Ralph Schrader.

Lois Brandt Clarice Dugstad Brandt Helen Paul Appelman Iowa Jackie Dibble Bob Graham Anna Stee Doris Landsgard Randolph Reierson Irene Erickson Chrystal Miller Vinah Nelson Harold Gress Roy Tatro Ralph Schrader

Clermont Calendar August 28 to September 1 program notes

Listings show a Thursday buttermakers meeting on August 28 and a Monday gathering of Business and Professional Women's Club. Firemen meet, then September 1 features Priscilla Working Band and Royal Hegre of America, plus a social event. Local calendar items reflect community groups and performances.

Business & ‘Professional Women Firemen’s Meeting Priscilla Royal Hegre of America

Auxiliary entertains American Legion unit at farewell supper

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a picnic supper at Mrs. G. H. Hackmanns home Monday evening as a farewell courtesy to Mrs. Van Buren Appelman and her family who are moving to Sommers, Indiana. The group presented Mrs. Appelman with a blanket as a parting gift.

American Legion Auxiliary G. H. Hackmann van Buren Appelman Sommers

Glycerine's Role in Medicines Noted by Scientific American

Glycerine is described as the most extensively used liquid in medicines, surpassing water and alcohol in use. The statement places glycerine beside water as essential, highlighting its prominent role in pharmaceutical preparations.

Scientific American

Catfish Reveal No Age-Wing Marks on Scales

Fish reveal age by yearly markings on scales but catfish lack this method. Researchers note age determination in catfish remains uncertain, complicating population studies and fishery management.

Clermont Schools Open August

Clermont public schools plan to open on August 80 with a new staff and curriculum details. New teachers Graber Bobby and Smith join the faculty. Football practice starts August 31 with the largest squad in years and a schedule including Elgin Arlington Postville Calmar Moronsae Wadena Maynard.

Clermont B. A. Lenhart Armin Graber Albert Bobby Eleanor Schump Elizabeth Mast Dorothy Mikulas Harold Halverson Andine Vasbey Alma Smith Adaline Smale Norene Boley Cooney Olson Graber Bobby Miss Smith Elgin Arlington Postville Calmar Moronsae

Fall Term in Music Begins for Mrs Nora Jorgenson

Mrs Nora Jorgenson’s next term in music will begin on Monday. The notice specifies the starting date as August and notes the new session will proceed under the existing schedule.

Nora Jorgenson

Newton on His Discoveries

Isaac Newton attributed his many discoveries to loving them and thinking of them constantly, a concise remark on his relentless curiosity and focus that drove his scientific breakthroughs.

Newton Isaac Newton

Land Use Terms in Hawaii Sugar Fields Change Dialect

In Hawaii Territory sugar field workers avoid standard directions by using mauka for inland and makai for toward the sea instead of conventional compass terms. The shift reflects local usage in Ameri can domestic labor areas.

Territory of Hawaii

Local Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Gatherings

Marius Engelhart visits cousin LaVonne Schwinefus while Donna Schweinefus visits in Frank Jones home Ossian. Ward, Clermont, Cresco, and Rochester connections appear as families visit friends, attend a birthday, and travel to see relatives. A Clermont piano ad offers a $650 player piano for $49.60.

Marius Engelhart LaVonne Schwinefus Donna Schweinefus Frank Jones Ossian Bert Friebel Manchester Clermont Walter Vinton Andrew Barnes Cresco Eva Oleon Sarah Walker Cedar Rapids Len Simek Louise Miller Chrystal West Coast Dan Burke L. L. Rounds Donnie Rockwell Thos. McGaheran Loretta. Rafferty Cedar Falls Ella Rafferty Waukesha Wis H. F. Griebenow Leo Ambrose McGaheran Thos. ,McGaheran W. H. Schwinefus Edwin Engelhart Martus Arleen Jo Ann Morton Stee Clifford Roulson Oberlin Heeland la Verna Dale Castalia Milton Eide Lorna Buddy Marilyn Fayette Ben Newcome Donald Jimmie Gary Ind Halver Hegland Harris Marcella Myrna Lois Ann West Union Fred Kipp Verla Schwinerus Wm. Schwinefus, Sr Heine Schwinefus Marvin June Larson Oakland Filey Bergeson Leo Sutter Elgin

Earliest Bibles in America Highlighted

The Eliot Indian Bible printed at Cambridge in 1663 by Marmaduke Johnson. the Germantown edition of 1743 by Christopher Sauer. and the 1782 Aitkin Bible in Philadelphia are among America's first printed.

America Cambridge Marmaduke Johnson Germantown Christopher Sauer Philadelphia

Ants Feed by Slave Ants, Not Self Sufficient

Report notes that Amazon ants cannot feed themselves and rely on slave ants for provisioning. The observation highlights complex social structure where worker ants perform feeding tasks for others in the colony.

Amazon

Sullivan Kittleson wedding at Clermont parsonage

Irene Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Sullivan married Orlando Kittleson son of Mr and Mrs Henry Kittleson Thursday August 19 at six thirty in the Lutheran parsonage. Rev G Gunston officiated with Florence Olson and Clarence Kittleson as guests. The couple dined in Postville at the Blue Arrow cafe, then returned to Clermont Opera House for a reception attended by about four hundred friends and relatives.

Irene Sullivan Wm. Sullivan Orlando Kittleson Henry Kittleson G. Gunston Florence Olson Decorah Clarence Kittleson Postville Blue Arrow Cafe Clermont Farm Bureau Oil Station

Clermont Ladies' Aid to Host Sept. Eleven Dinner

The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. E L Crowe's home on Aug 18 with officers and committees formed for a September 11 dinner at West Clermont Lutheran church. A book review program followed, and prizes were announced for an upcoming platform event on Main Street. Visitors from Cel lar Rapids, Roy Syres and family, stayed with E C Olson family for a week.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society E. L. Crowe Leo Humphry Lillian Crowe Ella Rafferty Pratesses Martin Nelson Clermont Lutheran Church Pattors L. L. Carr R. V. Brandt Ruth Olson Louise Miller W. 8. Blake Hazel Schrader H. H. Follett Dan Burke A. R Lubke Elizabeth Priest W. J. Nelson I. C. Jerdee Harold Landsgard Carlton Peck H. B. Greenley L. H. Appelman I. ©. Jerdee Chm Arnold Stumme Len Simek Margaret Sheehy Kenneth Kjosa Anna Stee Gladys Olosa Betty Conner Doris Landsgard Irene Erickson Lois B. A. Lenhart J. C. Halverson Henry Olson Fred Bigler Rose Anderson J. F. Cooley van Buren Appelman Peseaseres Clermont Ladies Aidwnapon Main Street Lutheran Church

Former Clermont Resident Dies

Genevieve Simpson Bradford born Durand Wisconsin June 19 1905 died August 17 1937 Seattle Washington at age 32. She lived in Clermont from age five and later married M L Bradford Jr of Los Angeles California. In 1936 she was elected state representative from the 39th district in Snohomish Washington. An accident returning from a trip with other legislators led to her death three days later. She is survived by her mother sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held in Clermont Union Sunday school August 19 conducted by Rev J J Snyder.

Genevieve Simpson Bradford Jennie and Arthur Simpson Durand Wis Seattle Wash Clermont M. L. Bradford, Jr Los Angeles Calif Snohomish Washington Jennie Simpson Mt. Vernon LeNore Cedar Rapids C. R. Barrett Chicago Earl Arthur Dean Rossiter Union Sunday School J. J. Snyder Elgin

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