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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
7
Clermont calendar lists events with dates including Rosary Society and Alter Guild on January 7 and 14 W. C. C. F. social meeting. January 12 features American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meetings. January 18 notes Clermont Union Church Guild.
Mrs Arnold Stumme and Elizabeth Priest entertained at three tables of bridge at the Stumme home on Wednesday night. Prizes were won by Mrs Martin Nelson and Geneva Wells. Refreshments were served by the hostesses after play.
A study from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at the University of Iowa argues that teaching children to own their personal toys books clothing builds respect for property. Adults should honor the child's belongings, seek permission to disturb them, and avoid terms that devalue private possessions. Cooperative behavior stems from recognizing individual rights.
A New Year's Eve gathering at Marie Sutter's home featured a banco game with prizes for Elsie Butikofer and George Schupbach. Herman Schupbach had the low score and the party closed with well wishes for 1924. Nearby visits included Mrs. Emma Gunderson and family, Bud Schrader's birthday, and social plans for Jan 14 at Mrs. Dan Burke's home.
Residents and guests share dinners and visits across several households including the Amundsons Frieden Olsons and Lyngans. Weekend gatherings feature Arthur Olson, Clermont residents, and Alma Olson kin, with New Year events at East Luther League and a return to rural schooling after holidays.
Mre Alfred Buechler and Elwina Belschner hosted Clermont school class of 1931 reunion at the Buechler home on Wednesday evening December 20. Eight classmates attended along with two guests. Bunco was played and refreshments were served. Present besides the hostesses were James Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Hugo Hackmann, Agnes Paulsyn, Frances Christianson, Gladys Christianson and Alfred Baechler.
Forty thousand workers in Pforsheim supply the world with jewel ornaments valued in hundreds of astons of gold marks.
Ancient Greek knowledge covered the lever balance weight the beam and wheel tongs wedges crank and axle rollers and pulleys including potter s wheel and catapult among other devices illustrating early engineering insight.
The guidance urges balancing meditation with action in patient care. It notes risk if a doctor delays treatment while studying a single approach, highlighting the need for timely intervention alongside contemplation.
The passage identifies Henry Fielding 1707 to 1754 as the father of the modern novel, noting his authorship of Tom Jones and Jonathan Wild.
A note on the Japanese language describing two alphabets and a possible tally of 22 000 Chinese characters. The text references Bb letters and a tale or list of characters within the writing system.
Miss Viola Topel youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Topel Monona wed Lloyd Russell son of Mr and Mrs Joe Russell Clermont in St Pauls Lutheran Monona Rev H W Siefkes officiated. Attendants Maxine Doerring and Gien Russell. New home in Clermont.
The term Banzai is Japanese for ten thousand years and is used as a spirited salutation meaning Hurrah live forever. It carries an eerie undertone and functions as a martial or ceremonial cheer in various contexts.
A brief note explains bead exchange with Indians: three dark beads or six white beads equaled about one English penny, illustrating early trade values and currency concepts.
A compact reflection on companionship praising the plain frank man over pretension. The piece weighs virtue in modest behavior and stresses candid, unassuming fellowship as the most agreeable company.
Mexico won its independence in 1821. A century of internal strife followed under emperors presidents generals and dictators.
The text states that all blood flows through the heart each minute and highlights the word Reasonableness as a key concept in education and common sense. It presents two ideas without a cohesive news event or named entities.
Terrazzo flooring is described as small marble chips irregularly set in cement and polished for a smooth surface. The material combines durable construction with decorative speckling, reflecting its use in various architectural applications.
New Year's Eve bridge at the White home featured high scores by Mr. and Mrs. Junker and low scores by Mrs. Lenhart and Mr. Fay with midnight refreshments. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Carr Dr. and Mrs. Brandt and others, plus multiple visits from Cedar Rapids La Crosse Decorah and West Union residents.
Clermont Luth church and West Church host Norwegian divine services. Luther League meets Sunday evening at 7:30. Highland Church Mission Society gathers in church parlors Thursday Jan 14. Mrs. Melvin Benson C Gregerson and Mrs Selmer lead. Come to church, you are welcome.
Worship service at 7 30 p m announced by J J Snyder minister with Mrs Wm Nelson pianist The Ladies Guild to be entertained at Mrs L Humphry home Wednesday afternoon Jan 13 New officers to lead meeting Large attendance hoped for by church records
The Clermont Study Club met at the home of Mrs. G H Hackmann with Mrs. Rus sell Grover as hostess and a one o clock luncheon. The program included roll call and a review of Camel Bells of Bagdad by Janet Miller presented by Mrs I C Jerdee. Dinner guests Sunday included families from Luana Des Moines Marquette and La Crosse Wisconsin and Dunlap Iowa among others.
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