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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
3
Clermont Iowa weekly edition notes its name Clermont Enterprise with John F Cooley as local editor. It is a member of state and national editorial associations and is mailed as second class matter from Clermont Fayette County Iowa.
Local notes report moves within Clermont including the Wede and Vasbey families. Nellie Sheehy returns to Wells Minnesota to teach, while Theresa Sheehy leaves Chicago to resume teaching. The community hears of college travel, hosting guests, and several visits at homes and farms around Clermont.
Alma Kolang leaves for Rochester for treatment while Mr and Mrs L L Rounds travel southeast. Esther Sampson and Norma Pringle vacation with relatives. James and Janet Larrabee return to Town City for college. J H and Ray Burgess visit Clermont for lumber business with Ed Dugstad. T C Burden suffers a stroke but recovers use of his arm. Mrs Donald Burgett visits from Pasadena as husband travels west. A party honors Mr and Mrs George Cowles as they move to Missouri. Louie Olson schedules next year's Sunday school officers after a delayed election. Burkard and Riegel adjust to marriage. they join St Peter's Church and Alar Guild. St Peter's Altar Guild reports nearly $500 raised for church improvements. Fr. McCaffery notes 18 months since arrival as parish work expands amid road troubles during travel from Arizona to Clermont.
The town of Sumner reports a woodpile for tramps and other visitors reduces numbers at the source. Leo Samek of Postville is named deputy clerk of courts in Allamakee County after previously serving at an Oelwein bank. Ex sheriff E H McGhee becomes Clay county hospital superintendent succeeding retiring 4 H Bergameyer. Iowa Attorney General expands investigator force to six, aiming to cut state tax costs. Fred O Riley Allamakee county farm agent cuts salary by 17 percent to 2000 from 2900. A Waverly brewing company corporation is being organized to operate the plant if prohibition changes. Decorah city finances show bonds and debt totaling about 30,000 could be paid with a remaining balance. November 1 1982 balance is 31,426.09, not counting high school bonds. school bonds are nearing debt free status through economical plans.
A clipped fragment presents a cryptic quote attributed to Clovis G. Chappel. The garbled lines reference talks, money, Hunt, and death themes within a vague narrative, lacking clear context or complete syntax for a fuller summary.
A Scot promised a hat as a present. The donor asked McPherson whether a felt or straw hat was preferred. He chose straw, joking it might be a mouthful for a cop when he’s finished. A quip from the crowd followed.
A compact collage of humorous exchanges features a nagging line about beating rugs and a candidate’s trust in the people. An intrigued interfactor jokes about a grocery store while a waiter encounter leads to a punchline about selling used cars and changing restaurants.
Grand Meadow area residents shared visits and hospitality last week. Mrs Nels Lyngads joined at John Larson home for a wedding celebration, while Ruth Larson of West Union stayed with Bert Lynganh and Helen Wagner visited Mrs Sam Erickson in Postville.
A collection of brief maxims on action versus talk, kindness and churchgoing, moral work, and church committees. It blends proverbs and quotes highlighting that deeds matter more than words and that support matters in work. The tone mirrors a reflective, old-time newspaper feature.
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