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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
7
The Clermont Enterprise is entered in the post office at Clermont Fayette County as second class matter per postal regulations.
A busy sequence of social events fills the Clermont area as carnival activities unfold at the opera house on Monday, visitors drop in at Albert Anderson and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Catlie, and Oelwein callers stop by. Activities include a market day sale at the Clermont opera house and a Union Sunday school lunch.
Helen Olive Gilbertson, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Andrew C Gilbertson, died at home in Allamakee County on March 21. Born April 14 1908 in Clermont township she was baptized May 24 1908 at East Lutheran church and confirmed in Clermont in 1924. She leaves her father, sister Rosina and brothers Oscar Roy and many relatives. her mother preceded her in death eleven years ago. Blessed be her memory and the faith she shared.
Otto Vasby advertises affordable papering and painting with a money saving guarantee for Clermont Town residents. Uncle Tom's Cabin is scheduled at Elgin Opera House on April 14 and 16. Alemite Service Lofstuen’s Tire Shop notes. Myrtle Bilden visited Frances Christians Sunday. Col B Robbins and daughter Julia, Cedar Rapids, were Montauk weekend guests. D S Club met at Frances Christians home March 21 for sewing and refreshments.
Johanne Sullivan Sheehy, born in Karey county Ireland June 24 1868, moved to America as a child, married John H Sheehy in 1875, lived near Clermont then town, mother of eight, husband died 1922, funeral at Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Also notes Albert Christianson hospitalized and Joe Sammon death with military funeral, local telephone office story and American Legion Auxiliary meeting announcing a national flower contest with a world trip prize.
A study urges making breakfast a priority for children and families, especially at Easter. It highlights eggs, baked dishes, and baked goods like graham muffins and coffee bread, with recipes for baked eggs, graham muffins, and cinnamon-scented coffee bread to start the day nutritiously.
Sumner residents approved a Municipal Utilities Company franchise by 604 to 367 in a record turnout of 984 votes. The April 10 election will seek a twenty five year franchise from Central States Power and Electric Corporation as the community prepares for future energy arrangements.
Amy and Irene Nelson and Mrs Millard Nelson guests at John Nelson home. Victor Guyer spent Sunday with EB G Guyer family. Richard Gross and Clarence Nesvick hosts for dinner. John Nelson's wife visited E O Wagner and new baby. J C Matthews dined with Marion Scott family. Melvin and Russell Everson returned from Austin Minnesota. Ethel Nelson weekend with relatives in Clermont. Henry Gross and daughter from Eldorado visited Richard Gross. Ole Kerkestue visited John Mark home. Richard Gross visited Eldorado and Nye family. Earl Becker visited Arthur Lavella and John Nelson attended Helen Gilbert funeral in Clermont.
East Church holds Good Friday services with Holy Communion at 11 Next Easter Sunday services at 2 30 PM West Church offers English Communion Thursday at 7 30 and Easter Sunday English services at 10 30 AM Sunday school Easter program in the evening at 7 30 Pastor G Gunsten presides.
The S. and S. Club met on Saturday March 23 at Mrs J C Halversons home. All members answered roll call with a current event. Mrs L L Carr reviewed the November Mentor. New member Mrs H A Lubke joined. Guest Mrs Diepel of Hawkeye attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
County Auditor J H Chine urges dog owners to secure licenses now and pay the license fee to the Assessor or remit to the office. A one dollar penalty will be assessed on and after April 1 2022.
The Echo and the Telegraph-Herald offer combined yearly rates at five dollars, saving one dollar versus separate renewals. New and renewal subscriptions to both papers are eligible, with convenience and reduced postage.
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