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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

7

Farm Bureau Ladies Meet Training School Host by Miss Lewis

Mrs Gilbert C Anderson hosted Farm Bureau women for a February 2 training school on Preventive Measures in the Home and a study of a 100 percent well child. Live models illustrated the lesson. patterns for sun suits aprons and a chair from an orange crate were shown. The noon meal featured iron and copper rich foods to guard against anemia. Attendees included Mrs W Thornton Mrs Edward Krueger Mrs Max Medirry Ora Fischer and others. The March meeting will be at Mrs Harvey Meyer home with a lesson on Training the Appetite.

Gilbert C. Anderson Farm Bureau Lewis W. Thornton Edward Krueger Max Medierry Ora Fischer E. H. Brandt Harvey Meyer Herman Griebenow Albert Halverson Carmen Swenson Almer Leo Nelson Kenneth Kerr Harold Turner Roy Swenson Lois Turner Roy Tatro Hazel

Priscilla Working Band Reports Busy February Meeting

The Priscilla Working Band held a February 3 meeting with 35 members and 10 guests. Hostesses were Mrs. Theo Kjosa Mrs. Hans Hanson Mrs. W B Miller Mrs Martin Anderson and Mrs Wm Schwein eris. President Inga Larson led devotions reading The Motive of Service and appointed Sewing Apron and Visiting committees.

Priscilla Theo Kjosa Hans Hanson W. B. Miller Martin Anderson Wm. Schweineris Inga Larson Theo, Loftsgard L. T. N. Olson Harry Yauslin Arnold Stumme Richard Griebenow Marie Schoien Ly Moviend Tom Hanson Agnes Bilden Martin Nelson

Perry naval career spans early service and Barbary campaign

By age twenty eight Oliver H Perry had fourteen years in the navy and served with Commodore Stephen Decatur in the 1815 campaign that ended piracy along the Barbary coast, gaining immortality for his Lake Erie victory.

Perry Oliver H. Perry Lake Erie Stephen Decatur Barbary

Robert Howe Born 1732 in Brunswick County North Carolina

Robert Howe, noted American Patriot and soldier, was born in Brunswick County North Carolina in 1732, highlighting his early origins before his later revolutionary service.

Robert Howe Brunswick County N.C

Understanding Iowa Children Welfare and Education

Iowa has robust welfare provisions for children including specialized schools for the deaf and blind. The deaf school sits in Council Bluffs and the blind school in Vinton, with compulsory education for handicapped children similar to normal students.

Mrs Reuben Bills Dies After Long Illness in California

Mrs. Reuben Bills of Farmersburg died Saturday night January 23 in a Long Beach California hospital. Survived by husband Reuben Bills and children Frieda, Marie Katz, Ruth Livingston, Charles Bills, Claude Bills, Mildred Rowland, sister Mrs Ed Moulton, brothers John Bark and Louie Bark, and other relatives. One son Ralph Irving died in 1911. Her mother Mrs Charles Strong died December 15 1936. Funeral held in Long Beach California.

Reuben Bills Farmersburg Long Beach Calif Bills Frieda Bills Edwin Katz Marie F. J. Livingston Ruth Charles St. Louis Claude Bills West Union Vern Rowland Mildred Fayette Ed Moulton Venice John Bark Stanley Louie Bark Randalia Ralph Irving Chas. Strong

Philharmonic Orchestra at U S A February 13

The Ladies Professorship Association of Upper Iowa University presents the Chicago Little Philharmonic Orchestra at the college gymnasium on Saturday February 13. Sixteen musicians of world repute, many with long tenures in top symphonies, perform under conductor Shapiro whose magnetic leadership elevates the program.

Ladies’ Professorship Association Upper Iowa University College Gymnasium Chicago Little Philharmonic Orchestra Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Shapiro

Home Declamatory Contest At Local High School

The home declamatory contest was held in the high school gym Monday evening with six speakers. In dramatic division Marjorie Olson won first and Marie Humphry second. In humorous division Verla Gunderson took first and Jane Henderson second. Miss Holmes from Postville served as critic judge.

Marjorie Olson Marie Humphry Verla Gunderson Jane Henderson Miss Holmes Postville

Dreaming Ahead Concept Delivers Human Aspiration Note

A philosophical remark asserts that without the capacity to dream of the future, human striving would falter. It highlights ambition as the driver of progress and personal achievement.

Iowa urges care for handicapped children through state aid

The Iowa system emphasizes state funded medical and hospital services for needy handicapped children. It assigns physicians public health workers and law officials to file court petitions to secure treatment. The state has built premier institutions and supports federal Social Security Act provisions for blind deaf crippled and dependent children as laws allow. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.

Children’s Hospital Iowa City University Hospital Iowa Towa Child Welfare Research Station University of Towa

Clermont Local News Briefs and Socials

Local notes list residents with illnesses and visits including Margaret Sheehy and Anson Priest with flu. Social items cover dinner guests, a broken arm from a cow incident, Luther College students home for the weekend, and travel plans for Len Simek. A quick sale advertises the Thomas Colliton estate. Bridge clubs meet with high scores noted and a Clermont sale site advertised.

Thomas Colliton George Peasley Beaver Ave Cedar Meet Town Clermont Laws

Flag Display Rules at Capitol Domes and Wings

During daytime in session, the national flag is shown over the Senate and House wings. If a wing is not in session, its flag is not displayed. At night a lantern atop the Capitol dome signals if one or both branches are in session.

Capitol Congress Senate House of Representatives

Bermuda’s St George’s Ties Tom Moore to Endearing Young Charme

The article notes Tom Moore, the Irish romantic poet, wrote his best known song while at St George’s in Bermuda, the former capital. It highlights Bermuda pride in this historical link and Moore’s enduring charm linked to the island.

Bermuda

How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely Ad Campaign

An early 20th century diet ad promotes Kruschen Salt for fat loss and improved vitality. It claims safe, fast weight reduction in four weeks with daily warm water before breakfast and reduced pastry and fatty foods. The copy promises increased energy, clearer skin, and a youthful feel, with a money back guarantee if not improved.

Public sale notice in Clermont Iowa by Referee in Partition

Public auction to liquidate M. W. Dibble estate farm of about 240 acres and hotel property in Clermont Iowa. Sale set for March 23 1937 at 1 PM at the premises. cash with 10 percent down and balance on deed delivery. Referee Herbert Anderson provides title by deed and abstract. possession in 30 days. sale subject to court approval and prior private sale.

Fayette County Rose Anderson Grace Lattin District Court M. W. Dibble Clermont Iowa Main Street District Court of Herbert Anderson

Clermont Union Church Service Notice in Presbyterian Style

Worship service at 7:30 p.m. led by J. Oa. Snyder, minister, with Mrs Nelson at the piano at Clermont Union Church in Presbyterian format.

Presbyterian Church J. Oa. Snyder Wmn. Nelson

Clermont Luth Church and East Luther League Schedule

Divine services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Clermont Luth Church. East Church hosts Luther League meeting Sunday evening at 7 30. West Church in town hosts Mission Society on Thursday February 18. Hostesses are Mrs A Erickson Mrs I Jordee Mrs N H Nelson and Mrs A A Nordbus. You are welcome at each service. G Gunsten, Pastor.

Wighland East Church Luther League West Church The Mission Society da. Erickson I. C. Jordee N. H. Nelson A. A. Nordbus G. Gunsten

Rosary Society Meeting At Mrs Bigler Home

St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guilt met Thursday afternoon February 4 26 at the home of Mrs Fred Bigler with 15 members present Mrs Thos Cummings presiding Assistants were Mrs Nor bert Gerner and Agnes Kneeland The group voted six dollars for flood relief through the Red Cross Plans for the coming year were discussed Refreshments were served by the hostesses

St. Peter's Rosary Society Fred Bigler Norbert Gerner Agnes Kneeland Thos. Cummings Red Cross

Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

February 15 Monday features Commercial Club meeting and Clermont Valley Creamery Co. gathering. February 16 Tuesday lists school board, Clermont Study Club meetings. February 17 Wednesday includes Clermont Lodge A I and A M event. February 18 Thursday covers W C O F business.

Clermont Valley Creamery Go Clermont Study Club Clermont Lodge A.I. & A.M

Entertain at Bridge Hosts Five Tables of Cards

Misses Boley Swale and Miller were hosts for a bridge and five hundred evening at Mrs Louie Olson home on Thursday February 4 Prizes went to Miss Schump Mrs H A Labke Phyllis Labke and Frances Halverson Hostesses served refreshments at the close of the event

Boley Swale and Miller Bridge Louie Olson Miss Schump H. A. Labke Phyllis Labke Frances Halverson

The Story of Hybrid Corn Bulletin Published

Prospective growers and seed corn buyers get answers in a new bulletin titled The Story of Hybrid Corn. Published by the Agricultural Extension Service of Town State Colleges in Ames. The notice mentions want ads with little salesmen.

Agricultural Extension Service Town State Colleges Ames

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Wagner Township Clayton County John A. Larson Joel Clark Harrison Wold School For Council Bluffs Vintom Shipton Loftsgard Implement Co Theo. N. Loftagard, Prop Mid - Continent Len Simek Margaret Sheehy Milton Helgerson Bertha Frisbie Waukon Gunderson Bros Anson Priest Edwin Olson Maynard John Ries Alvin Dettman Monona Hazel Schrader Robert Ferguson Son Lyman Alfred and Stanley Gunston Vernon Olson Luther College Decorah West Bend J. A. Erickson Carlton Peck Jay White Dan Burke B. Greenley Clermont Union Church Clermont Luth Rosary Society Meets Clermont Calendaie Princess Theatre House of Better Pictures For All Fox Reo Warners Metro Harry Pace Owner & Met Wallace Berry Jackie Cooper Gene ‘Autry Smiley Burnette Shirley Temple Robert Young Shirley Gene Raymond Ann Sothern Freeh
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