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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
7
A church note reflects on Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr and his will leaving all to the United States. The columnist urges consistent church giving, notes government taxation on death, and praises Christianity for civilizing nations, signed Wm. M. Holub, Pastor.
Divine services in English at 11 a m Sunday at West Church in town. Lenten services Friday evening at 7 and 8 o'clock. Luther League Sunday evening at 7 90 o'clock. Sermon theme Let us by word and deed confess I love Thy Kingdom Lord the House of Thine abode. Pastor Gungten invites all to come to church.
The topic of a county extension bill gains traction in Town legislature. It would establish a county agents office on public funds with a farmer elected board from each township and remove membership fees. Sponsors say tax financing increases access, arguing current observers show limited farmer participation in extension work.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post held a March 12 meeting at Mrs. Dan Burke's home with sixteen members and two guests. Reports covered the Flag Day and Americanism contests, prize winners in grades, Poppy Day plans, and cooperation with Homecoming efforts. comments from unit members on a Des Moines conference and the Legion Four Point program were noted.
The Clermont Union Church Guild met at Mrs L L Carr s home on Wednesday afternoon March 13. Mrs H A Lubke gave a paper on Creation drawn from the Bible. Refreshments were served. many local residents and visitors were mentioned in attendance and nearby travels noted.
Clermont high school music groups present a March 28 concert featuring the boys glee club with Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes and Blow High Blow Low. Mixed chorus performs Sweet and Low and Remember Thy Creator. girls glee club sings Echoes and The Years at the Spring. sextet tunes Night and My Old Kentucky Home. Louise Peterson solos Trees and Roses in Bud. Sub-district contest at West Union on March 29 and 30 with instrumental Friday and vocal Saturday. Clermont returns for a second year.
The West Clermont Luther League will present a Sunday program at 7 30. Song Society scripture reading and prayer by Rev Gunston. Vocal Dust by Gladys Olson. Thelma Rejerson and Dorothy Conner Reading Betty Conner. Piano Duet by Ellen Bilder and Loretta Belschner. Irene Olson to continue Topic. Rev Gynsten remarks. Song by choir. Collection and closing prayers.
The Clermont Commercial Club met at Pringle's restaurant with twenty seven members present for a regular dinner and business session led by president Edmund Dugstad. The homecoming benefit is set for April 22 with announcements to follow. Clermont plans flower beds in parks and Jay White will begin work when weather allows. Roads and electric light rates were discussed.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets at Mrs. I Jerdee's home on Wednesday afternoon March 27 with Mrs. Henry Olson and Maida Sperry as hostesses. Program includes song When You and I Were Young Maggie, roll call, wit and humor, and a play directed by Mrs. A Lindroth.
March 21 Thursday Mission Society meeting W C Q O F business gathering. March 25 Monday Business and Professional Women's club meeting Firemen’s meeting. March 27 Wednesday Ladies’ Aid Society meeting.
The Clermont Study Club met March 16 at Mrs. E L Crowe’s home with Mrs. Arno Lindroth assisting. A 1 o’clock luncheon followed. The program featured questions and answers from Club Woman magazine and members visited and hosted others during the week.
The Order of Eastern Stars Clermont chapter held its annual school of instruction at the Masonic Temple on Monday afternoon March 18 with Mrs. Peart Fleugel of Charles City as district No. 3 instructor. A 12:20 lunch at Ruth Olson’s home followed by the Past Matron's dinner at Andine Vasby’s featured attendees including Ruth Olson, Pearl Fleugel, Lavanda Carr, Arno Lindroth, Beulah Henderson, and two guests. The 8 p.m. session included an officers inspection and ritual work with no candidates. refreshments were served by H. H. Follett, Vasby, Ada Lindroth, and L. L. Carrs. Visitors from Ossian and Fayette chapters attended the evening session.
The St Peters church ladies hosted a Sunday dinner attended by 150 to 200 people. Proceeds added over 63 dollars to their fund. A visit by Nina Stinerson of Ossian to Melvin Anderson's home commemorated her birthday with a lunch hosted by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Gilbert, joined by friends and relatives. A separate note highlights the goat’s long use for milk and meat in Europe and Asia, noting early colonists brought goats to America and cows became favored as farming expanded.
An intersection collision near Louie Olson’s station last Thursday involved two West Union cars. Mrs. P. R. Wagner and two children were in one car, Mrs. Sam Mishler and Brys Milton Marting in the other. Mishler needed four stitches, Marting sustained a cut knee, and Mrs. Wagner suffered a facial cut. Mrs. Martine was examined for internal injuries with none found, and the children were unharmed.
Clermont streets were crowded on Saturday for a market day sale featuring substantial livestock and machinery sold at good prices. The event highlighted the community’s prospects with young auctioneer Gavin Thompson and was organized by Ed C. Olson and J. C. Halverson.
Auto crash toll soars as vehicles cause more American deaths than all past wars. Officials cite rising traffic fatalities and hazard factors. Public safety campaigns intensify amid mounting casualty figures and ongoing enforcement efforts.
The principal radioactive substances besides radium are uranium, thorium and actinium, highlighting a core group of elements with notable radioactive properties.
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