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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1933

Page

7

Religious Hope Amid Communists Defeat in Vicariate

A Catholic bishop recounts rebuilding ruins after Communist control, praising priests and sisters who cared for refugees, baptized 10 000 infants, and fed thousands on hillsides. He warns of Communist danger and notes an influx of pagans converting to Christianity. The letter urges prayers for favorable outcomes in the Hanyang Vicariate.

Oder Galvin McCaffery Hanyang Denger

Women Meet and Plan Annual Frolic at Commercial Hotel

The January meeting of Business and Professional Women was hosted at Mr Hermida Lubke’s home with Loretta Rafferty presiding. Members approved a Feb 28 dinner frolic funded by member contributions and planned program talks at each meeting while continuing milk donations to needy families and other charitable efforts.

Hermida Lubke Wale Liddeege Loretta Rafferty Commercial Hotel Evelyn’ Dugstad Will Crowe Len Simek Louise Miller Harold Greenley Ellen Bilden Elizabeth

West Clermont Luther League Program and Community Notices

The West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday program on February 8 at 2:30. Featured acts include Rev. G Gunsten with the Song Society, Herschel Rolfs, a vocal duet by John Larson and Clarence Johnson, Gladys Christianson vocal solo, Thelma Christianson on Topic, Marian Anderson, spacey Choir, and Rev. Gunsten final remarks with collection. Also notes Wilma Steinmetz visiting Elgin, and Frank Wickham family planning to move to the Rolf farm by early March.

West Clermont Luther League G. Guneten Reading Herschel Rolfs John Larson Clarence Johnson Gladys Christianson Thelma Christianson Marian Anderson Gunsten Wilma Steinmetz Elgin R. V. Brandt Frank Wickham Clermont Rolf Rolf, Bros

China's terrible experience warned for this land

The speaker cautions that the nation could see experiences similar to China’s if current policies or conditions persist, suggesting a warning about civil liberties or economic injuries that might threaten the essence of freedom and bravery in the country.

China

Clermont social notes amid visits and hospital talks

Clermont residents hosted and visited family members and friends across town with guests from Ossian Decorah Castalia and Maynard. Key items include births illnesses hospital stays at Decorah and Iowa City, a bank stockholders meeting, a study club program on postwar disillusionment, and a Royal Neighbors dance with prizes for old-time attire.

Harry Shipton Garwin Clermont Lance Candee Elgie Burtoo Norene Boley Helen Phelps D. R. Cottrell James McSweeney Lizzie Kneeland Isabelle Horan Anne Powers Ossian Tom Powers John Matthew Horan Richard Horan Fred Biermann A. F. Fritchen Decorah J. C. Jerden R. V. Brandt B. C. Gruver John Crowe Oelwein Crowe Dwyer Minneapolis Minn Fred Bigler Nickolay Jergens Iowa City Hospital Everett Finnegan Castalia Dan Burke Jennie Simpson Herman Yubke L. L. Carr Landa Wm. Larrabee Helen George Berry West Union Bernard Waters Fame Wm. A.ces Iowa Henry Ostlie Ted Larrabed Turkey River Julius Paulson Ed Wede Burgess-Dugstad Clermont Eastern Stars Lola Smith Maynard Lester Williams Lewistown Michigan Clermont Study Club J. C. Halverson Sinclair Lewis Lawrence Stallings Ellen Glasgow H. B. Greenley Johnson Hall Raymond Witte Orsian Will Nelson Hg i Will Carlin Earl Becker

Good Spirit At Closed Bank Meeting

At the stockholder's meeting held at the old State Bank building last Saturday afternoon, Leo Beucher of Postville was chosen trustee to close up the remaining business after all depositors are paid. The examiner said funds exist to pay in full but timing may stretch two weeks or more.

Old State Bank Leo Beucher Postville G. E. Everett E. 0. Lien Geo. Rounds Mr. Everett Board of Advisers E. C. Lien Dan, Burke Lloyd Aanes Clermont Opera Gray Lord Bank Turkey River Bridge Highway No Trustee and Advisory Board

Ladies Aid Held Last Meeting of Current Year

The Ladies Aid Society closed its year at Mrs. Louie Olson’s home. New officers for 1993 were appointed by president Mrs. Crowe, no installation needed as officers stay same. Reports were read, committees named, and a library bazaar set for the first Saturday in December. A play directed by Mrs. Louise Miller and a luncheon followed the adjournment.

Ladies’ Aid Society Louie Olson Wm. Crowe Mesdames Lowige Miller Wm. Rafferty Ed Olson Mra. J. W Crowe Mesdames Wm, Kneeland Len Simek D. R. Cottrell Clifton Pringle R. V. Brandt Mesdames E. L. Crowe W. J. Nelson E. H. Dibble E. L. Crowe I.C. Jerdee L. L. Caré Jennie Simpson Loretta Rafferty I. C. Jerdee Tom Cummings Will Cahalan Adolph Frederick Bazaay Louise Miller Mesdames L. H. Appelman L. L. Carr Phyllis Dibble Mesdames Ed Olson Wm. Cahalan

Clermont School Report Next Week

The Enterprise will publish a first semester report submitted by Supt. Cottrell, delayed by heavy copy. it will appear next week. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin O. Olson were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson.

Clermont Supt. Cottrell Edwin O. Olson Mrs Martin Nelson

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P. Women 2Ic Sale B. F Douglas Cash Garry Clermont, Iowa Fai Federated Clubs of State Assembly F. C. Baltes Willis Gross C. A. Hoffman Ladies’ Aid H. §. Gymnasium Johnson’s Hall Auspices of Euchre
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