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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1934

Page

7

Clermont School Notes Show Holland Projects and Basketball Run

Clermont grade reports highlight a Dutch study with new Holland books and a sand table display. Seventh to eighth grades prep for a declamatory contest as Clermont girls finish a sectional basketball run, Lovanda Carr scoring 22 in the final game and the team earning a plaque amid post tournament honors.

Glynn Russell Hoppelman, Donald Hansi Dibble Clermont Postville Fayette County Hawkeye Chester Howard County Ermont Aurora Arlington Waterville Maynard Lavanda Carr Rolfs Monona Tunnerup Supt. Carroll Postvillé Supt. C. M. Ranson Geneva Iowa Miss Child Clermont ‘High School Lavande Carr Wayne Belachner Allen Songatera Weat Union l

Decorah doctors join Cedar Rapids lecture on medicine

Dr I C Jerdee led a Decorah medical group to Cedar Rapids for a Thursday night lecture by Dr Morris Fishbein editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The talk warned against socializing medicine and praised patient choice, with remarks on European conditions and political medical control. Also participating were Dr Walter Bigging Des Moines and Dr Florence D Solingon, former associate editor of the JAMA.

I. C. Jerdee Decorah Cedar Rapids Morris Fishbein Chicago Journal of The American Medical Association Fishbein Linn County Walter, Bigrring Des Moines Florence’ D.solingon

Burr Oak School Notes Highlight Strong Student Efforts

Belva Miller earned perfect spelling papers and Belve Miller read the most books in school with Play Miller second. Mary Alice Fellows achieved perfect attendance. Frederick Appelman led the third grade arithmetic rating while Doris Learn was ill for a week. Glen Nims works on an Iowa history notebook for exhibit as classes study Dutch culture and transportation progress. visitors included Mrs Learn and Mrs Appelman.

Belva Miller Mary Alice Fellows Frederick Appelman Doris Learn Belve Miller Miller Glen Nims Iowa Carl Appelman John Kelly

West L L Program at West Clermont Luther League

West Clermont Luther League meets next Sunday evening March 18 at 7 80 oclock The program includes song scripture reading prayer introductions topic by Dorothy Conne violin trio Myrtle Bilden John Larson and Martin Nelson reading Frances Christianson vocal solo Russell Larson continuation of topic Thelma Reinerson another violin trio song choir collection and closing

West Clermont Dorothy Conne Myrtle Bilden John .Larson Martin Nelson Frances Christianson Russell Larson Thelma Reierson

People’s Ticket Announced in Clermont City Election

The town election on March 26 features the new People’s ticket formed by citizen petition. Mayoral candidate is Frank Pringle and councilmen candidates are Albert Laubke, R. V. Brandt, Lance Candee, Harold Landsgaard, and Lou Rounds.

People’s Ticket Clermont Frank Pringle Albert Laubke R. V. Brandt Lance ‘Candee Harold Landsgard Lou Rounds

Vocal contest entries and uniforms noted for Genitont High

March 23 and 24 mark a vocal department contest with solo and four groups including girls and boys glee clubs mixed chorus and girls sextet. Genitont High School participates for the first time. Clermont High School basketball seniors lose 2 to 17 as Wahacogs A edges them.

Genitont High School Clermont High School George Rounds Alfred Stanley Gunston James Brorby Morris Amundson Wm. Belschner Jozeph Lechy James Rounds Truman Paulwon Vernon Olson Leake Harrris Olson

Clermont Calendar ofMarch Events and Meetings

A Clermont monthly calendar lists events from March including W. C. C. F. and Masonic lodge meetings, Legion and Auxiliary sessions, a Clermont Study Club program at the opera house, basketball entertainment by the Commercial club and Business and Professional Women's club, farm bureau gathering, firemen’s meeting, a town election, and Ladies’ Aid gathering, with note of potential unreported events.

Clermont Lodge Legion and Auxiliary Fayette Mission Society Clermont Study Club Opera House Farm Bureau Ing Clermont Ladies’ Aid

Priscilla Working Band Sees Quilts And Bazaar Plans

The Priscilla Working Band met at the Lutheran church parlors last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. G. Gunston led devotionals and Mrs. Martin Nelson conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Adolph Frederick reported two more quilts completed, and plans for quilts and handiwork for the annual bazaar were announced. A bake sale was set for the Saturday before Easter. The Goodwin fundraising plan was presented by two representatives and accepted pending arrangements. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Martin Nelson and other members.

Priscilla Lutheran G. Gunston Martin Nelson Adolph Frederick Goodwin Fred Maurer Millard Bear L. T. N. Olson

St Peters Church Lenten Devotions and Schedules

St Peters Church lists Lenten devotions Friday March 16 at 7 30 p m with meditation on Jesus suffering and crucifixion to be reflected in veiled crucifixes. March 18 Passion Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m, sermon on the memory of the cross and God Man suffering. From March 20 to 24 the pastor is away in Manly Iowa for devotions and arrangements with Fr Toomey and Fr Hogan in case a priest is needed. The astronomy lecture by Fr Theobald on March 17 is postponed due to Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday.

Jesus Manly Iowa Toomey Weat Union Hogan Post?ville John Theobald

Lutheran Church Notes East and West Services Schedule

Divine services in Norwegian at East Church 11 a m Sunday afternoon 2 30 o'clock at West Church in town English Lenten services Friday 7 30 p m Luther League meeting Sunday 7 30 p m All welcome Pastor G Gunsten invites parishioners to attend each service.

East Church West Church G. Gunsten

Clermont Holds Municipal Election March 26 1934

The In corporated Town of Clermont Iowa will hold a regular town election at the Clermont Opera House on Monday March 26 1934. Voters select one mayor for two years five councilmen two years one treasurer two years and one assessor two years. Polls open 800 am close 800 pm. Dated March 15 1984 H F Shipton Mayor Martin Nelson Clerk. 28-28¢

Clermont Fayette County Iowa Clermont Opera House H. F. Shipton Martin Nelson

Clermont Commercial Club to host youth teams dinner

The Clermont Commercial Club will hold a March 19 meeting at the Lutheran church parlors with the B and Pi Women serving. A program with a guest speaker is planned and full attendance is urged. Clarence Thorson underwent appendectomy at Decorah hospital last Saturday and is recovering well. The Krueger families shared a Sunday dinner at Hawkeye. D. R. Cottrell's twins Marlene Joy and Marilyn Ann were born Sunday March 11 with Marlene Joy needing urgent Rochester hospital care for a congenital defect and expected home in about two weeks as doctors report the baby improving.

Clermont Commercial Club Clarence Thorson Decorah Hospital Edwin Krueger Edward Krueger Richard Krueger Hawkeye Marlene Joy Marilyn Ann D. R. Cottrell Rochester

Miller Re elected to Clermont School Board in Local Vote

Two hundred twenty seven ballots were cast at the Larrabee school building Monday. W. B. Miller was re elected to the board with 201 votes while E H Dibble received 24. W A Kneeland was re elected treasurer with 198 votes. The district approves the six year board leadership.

Larrabee W. B. Miller E .H. Dibble Miller Kneeland Clermont Board of Education

St Theresa Study Club Meeting Reports Readings

The St Theresa Study Club met at the Parish Rectory on Tuesday evening March 9 with thirteen members present. Nellie Sheehan read Raise of Lazarus from the Dead and Lorranne Crowe read The Reaction of the Jews. The president read a Lenten message from the National President of the NCCW.

St.[ Theresa Study Club Nellie Sheehan Lorranne Crowe N.C. C. Ww

Lenten Sermon by Father McCaffery at St Benedicts

Rev Father McCaffery of Clermont preached a Lenten sermon at St Benedicts Catholic church drawing a large crowd. A three act play The Terrible Twins was staged at the boe a house Innst Saturday night with attendees from West Union Hawkeye. Mrs Melvin Peterson formerly of Gunder died Friday at her Postville home.

Father McCaffery Clermont St. Benedict’s Catholic Church Boéera House Lnst West Union and Hawkeye Martin Nelson Elsie Lindgren Lance Candee Hazel Schrader St. Olaf Melvin Peterson Norway Church Peterson Gunder Postville Hher

Waldorf College Choir Presents Evening of Sacred Song

Waldorf College Choir under Odvin Hagen performs a fourteenth annual tour at Lutheran church in Forest City. Forty eight singers in black and white sing Hosan na Benedictus How Fair the Church Open Our Eyes and more with echo effects and a bass solo. A silver offering accompanied a highly praised performance. The choir also sang at St Olaf Norway church and Decorah in this weekend tour.

Waldorf College Lutheran Church Odvin Hagen Hagen Grieg Christianson Wight Forest City Norway Church St. Olaf Decorah

Committees for Bazaar by St Peters Altar Guild

The bazaar committees of St Peters Altar Guild include Daster on April 2 with Mrs. Powers and Elizabeth Sullivan among sponsors. Quilt committee lists Mrs Kneeland, Mrs Fay, and others. Fish Port led by Mrs Crowe and Ruby Boyle. Sewing led by Mae Carlin and Nellie Sullivan. Country Store with Mrs Burke and Mrs Rounds. Selling Tickets by Mrs Grisbenow and Sella Boyle. Candy organized by Esther Carlin and Margaret Powers. Dance with A J Priest and others.

Daster St. Peter's Sewing—Mae Carlin Nellie Sullivan Elisabeth Priest B. Riegel Ate Hoffman Fred Bigler Dan Burke L. L. Rounds Irene Horat H. Grisbenow Sella Boyle Elizabeth Cahalan Lena Brecht Esther Carlin Margaret Powers Mary K. Killerlain Geneva Wells

St Patrick's Day Dinner At Kneeland Home In Moorestown

Rolin of Moorestown with Mrs Bert Waters and family hosted a six thirty dinner Saturday at the W A Kneeland home. Mrs Wm Crowe and Mae Crowe entertained Billy Crowe and school friends at six o clock Thursday. Green and white decor with shamrock cups and green candles marked the table. Anna Mary and Margaret Crowe served the dinner. Boys Ralph Schrader Jackie Dible Bernard Hanson James Rounds Leslie Olson Harold Greas and Richard Crowe played games that evening.

Rolin Moorestown N. J Bert Waters Gr Meadow W. A. Kneeland Wm. Crowe Mae Crowe Billy Crowe Anna Mary Margaret Crowe Ralph Schrader Jackie Dibble Bernard Hanson James Rounds Leslie Olson Harold Greas Richard Crowe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont School Margaret Appelman Holland Laird Cline Burr Oak West L. L. Program People's Ticket Egypt Fron St. Peter’s Church Lutheran Church Notes Wm. Wetherben West Union Lillian Esther Krueger Abe IE Habeger Myron Chapman Adela Scholl Alpha KGCA Chas. Greenley Alton Sanders Charles City I. C. Jersdee Elgin Henry Frieden Jerdee Elsie Marie J. F. McCaffery I Commercial Club ST. Theresa Study Club ST. Peter’s Altar Guild Waldorf College Choir St.peter's Altar Guild
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