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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
7
The higher authorities would not approve the plan citing excessive costs and maintenance burdens. The education and traditional equipment demands were deemed prohibitive at this time, delaying any implementation.
The Lutheran churches announce Norwegian services at 0:45 am in Notea West Church with a Sunday evening service at 8. The Mission Society meets Thursday July 21 with Mrs C C Peterson and Mrs George Belachner, hosted by Mrs George Washburn. Fast Church holds 11 am services led by Pastor G Gunsten.
Dads in cooperation with others interested expect to begin work in the near future. The item notes Russell Larson, aged 80, was badly hurt a few weeks ago after striking his head on a rock while diving in the river. He was taken to Davenport hospital and, after treatment, shows improving condition though still under local medical care.
The community rallied to help farmer George Shave, whose recovery from illness had limited work. About a dozen neighbors organized a team and wagon drive to the Shave place, gathering 25 loads of hay and finishing the field before supper. The workers, sharing cheerful spirit, were fed by Mrs. Schave and daughters.
Rev J F McCaffery leads parish residents in preparations for a large Sunday picnic and dinner described as a major Catholic event since Fr McCaffery arrived in Clermont. A heavy rainstorm caused river bottom flooding and damages at the Central States Power and Light dam, adding to local troubles this season.
A period of ideal weather has boosted crops across the region. Corn, oats, barley, rye, potatoes, hay and garden produce flourish, suggesting prices may rise and prosperity endure for the next year or more. The outlook hinges on continuing favorable conditions and strong yields.
Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to the Clermont Farmers Co operative Society to call and settle by July 1 1932 at the Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa After July 15 1982 unpaid accounts will be turned over for collection and costs added By order of the Board of Directors L H Appelmann president BE M Olson secretary Gilbert Anderson returned from hospital Postville Obert and Hageland and wife have a baby girl born at the Nimms home last Sunday Thos McGaharen called to Rockwell City to comfort his sick brother death expected
Weather favors harvesting of barley, rye and oats as small grain nears full harvest plus threshing soon. Crops promise rural production and jobs for many to relieve unemployment. Local moves include the Ben Conner family relocation and a looming business change at Clermont. Marvin Johnson works on his airplane after bringing it home from the field.
Tuesday afternoon the Austin Flint Cedar Valley medical society met at the President hotel in Waterloo with Rev. F. W. McKinley of Manchester and Archie McKinley of Chicago as welcome guests. Families visit, baptisms, and a fall festival idea feature this Clermont region report. Gerald Leroy Blockhus christened at Elgin Lutheran Church with sponsors Sven Blockhus and others. Dr. A. D. McKinley, Des Moines, dies suddenly. his Clermont connections recalled.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at Mrs. Will Crowe's home on July 12 with fifteen members and a guest present. They discussed the Cedar Rapids state convention details, the National Employment Commission letter praising cooperation, and announced a July 15 food conservation and canning demonstration at Fayette.
The city council vacates the east Clermont dumping grounds and bans dumping on the site after the first publication. A five dollar fine applies for violations. A new public dumping ground exists on the south side of the Turkey River about forty rods east of the river bridge near the light plant, with a sign south of the bridge directing the road. Dated July 18, 1982, Mayor H. F. Shipton.
The West Luther League announces a July 17 Sunday program at 8 PM featuring Low er-room Scripture Reading and Prayer led by Rev. G Gunsten, song services, reports from the Convention, and musical solos by Myrtle Bilden Bernice Schave Gladys Peterson. Clermont defeats Arlington 7 to 5 in baseball and will host Wancoma next Sunday. Mrs Fussell and others visit Lucian Appelman’s home. Mrs Prescott, college friend of Mrs Appelman, discusses Mr Prescott’s new role as band and orchestra director at the University of Minnesota for the coming year, moving from Iowa City.
RMont library notes promote summer reading with The American Cel liers and The Woman's Home Companion. A library guild provides two children’s books monthly, encouraging good reading and careful handling of books by the community.
At a special meeting in Clermont Iowa on February 18 1932 stockholders voted by more than two thirds to dissolve the corporation distribute its assets to stockholders after paying all debts. L H Appelman president B M Olson secretary.
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