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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
7
Clermont social and civic events are listed from May 13 to 28 including WCOF acts, Commercial Club meetings, school board, A F & A M lodge, Mission Society, senior play and baccalaureate services. Upcoming commencements and a school picnic appear.
The article notes George Hay (1566 1625) as Scotland’s first glass maker who built a furnace in a naturally formed cave at Wemyss on the Fife coast. It includes a quirky quote from Uncle Eben about education and conflict.
The first turnpike act granting a private company road rights under tolls was passed in England in 1663. The island Haiti derives its name from a native term meaning high land. A note on a line from a poet hints at a belief in something divine within us. Tarots appeared as figured playing cards in Italy by the 14th century.
A concise reflection describes high thinking as a steady plateau that enables ascent to richer living. The metaphor frames thoughtful living as a steady foundation supporting elevated experiences and personal growth.
Elsie Marie Lindgren and Otto Robert Schroeder wed in West Clermont Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon May 6 at 5 30. The couple met with families and friends, vows were administered by Rev G Gunston, and a three course dinner followed at the Nelson home. After a brief party in church parlors, the newlyweds planned to reside in Clintonville Wisconsin. Lindgren, a former Clermont schoolteacher, is the daughter of Ed Lindgren of New York City. Schroeder is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder of Clintonville. The couple will honeymoon in Wisconsin and reside in Clintonville after June 1.
The first farm plows used crooked tree branches worked by hand power. The crude devices show early farming methods relying on simple wooden implements and human effort.
Game authorities trace the word fan to fanatic. Nuts from the cashew and pistachio groups share a plant family with poison ivy.
A fragment notes Uchis Indians once in Georgia and South Carolina forming a distinct language group. It mentions an earthworm cat growing a new head or tail after loss and claims Lawson invented an engine powered by gasoline explosions in 1880.
Dorothy Hungerford a 15 year old daughter of L D Hungerford superintendent of Mitchell schools was among six high school students injured early last Thursday when their car struck a culvert near Osage She suffered a broken back and was completely paralyzed Two others had fractured skulls and three sustained minor injuries The incident occurred near Osage Minnesota era local.
St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday afternoon May 6 at the home of Mrs J P Sullivan. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Frank Calahan and Mrs E L Crowe. Twenty three members and one guest attended. They planned a dinner for Sunday June 13. A general committee was formed: Elizabeth Priest, Irene Horan, Mrs E L Crowe, Mrs Walter Kohls. Refreshments were served at the close.
Edna Mae Wickham seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wickham of Clermont died May 7 after scarlet fever and brain infection treatment in Iowa City. She was a Clermont public school pupil active in class and spelling. She leaves parents and siblings Clarence Fay Florence Earl Billie and Mrs Eben Pierce. Funeral May 10 at Oaklawn cemetery West Union. Card of Thanks notes sincere thanks from the family. Additional local notices mention visits and moves in Clermont community.
The ladies' contract bridge club entertained the winners and their husbands at a 6:80 dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. V. Brandt on Wednesday evening May 5. Following the dinner bridge was enjoyed and the club will discontinue play for the summer.
A fragment lists iron rich foods including bacon beets dried fruits egg yolk green vegetables legumes meat juices mushrooms nuts oatmeal oysters poultry shrimp and whole wheat. The text appears to be an educational or dietary guideline excerpt with incomplete items.
Artesian wells derive their name from artesium the Latin term for the province of Artios in France where such wells originated centuries ago.
Hummingbirds weigh between 2 and 3 percent of a gram. It would take eight to eleven hummingbirds to balance one ounce in weight.
The article notes that moslem pilgrims historically undertook journeys to Medina and Mecca on foot. It also states that the Sahara Desert sits 110 feet below sea level, while the Caspian Sea is 86 feet below, and the Dead Sea lies 1,290 feet below sea level.
Clermont Luth Church and East Church present English language divine services with communion for Confirmants at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m respectively. West Church in town hosts Sunday evening service at 7 30 The Mission Society meets Thursday May 20 with hostesses Mrs Jesse Olson Mrs L T Olson Mrs Warry Youslin Mrs Mary Stakke and Tena Larson. Cordial welcome from Pastor G Gunsten.
Clermont Union Church announced no Sunday evening services due to a baccalaureate at Elgin. Dr and Mrs L L Carr were business callers in Cedar Rapids Monday. West Union visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Cline and son Laird. Gibson refrigerator ad praises new magic freezer shelf and air control featured at Fellers Hardware, Elgin. Lyle B Gross and Mrs Francis Shay with Richard Paul visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Gross plans a three to four week Omaha Davenport trip for job transfer with pay and a salary raise. Clermont boy achieving success noted.
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