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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

7

Grade school art exhibit and upcoming spring events

The article lists a series of events at a grade school including an art exhibit opening Friday May 22 from 1 16 to 8 o clock, May 24 baccalaureate at the Lutheran church, May 26 senior close play The House of a Thousand Thrills, May 28 eighth grade play and commencement, and May 29 high school commencement. It also lists senior close roll names and notes a probate hearing for Ernesta Pringle on June 15 in District Court, plus Memorial Day poster contest judging by the American Legion Auxiliary with prizes awarded at services.

Gunaten Eiler Aanes Elwina Belschner Myrtle Bilden Frances Christianson Gladys Christiansen Anna Mae Haas Esther Hoag Kathryn, Kruger Agnes Paulson Veryl Nime Esther Nesvick Burnell Anderson Donald Horan Ra “Alden Paulson American Legion Auxiliary Carr George Washburn Merle Gunderson

Final Reduction on Hats at Clermont Millinery

Beginning Friday May 22 the store holds a big final reduction on all hats Early spring hats at one half price Prices and sign equal anywhere See for yourself and get in early for good selections Many to select from now Get yours early at Clermont Millinery Store Theyll go quickly at the prices now being offered

Clermont Millinery

Poppy Day Prompts Nation to Wear American Legion Poppies

Saturday May 28 marks Poppy Day nationwide. Citizens are urged to buy and wear poppies to honor war dead and aid disabled veterans. Proceeds fund relief for disabled veterans and families. workers are paid a penny per poppy, with Auxiliary handling materials and distribution.

United States American Legion and Auxiliary Auxiliary

Triangle Art Club Holds Year End Meeting and Elections

The Triangle Art Club met at Mrs. Wm. Starkey's home on May 18 with all but two members present. Officers were elected for the year, including President Mrs. Maron and Vice-president-Treasurer Inex Meghire. Louie Olson reported on the county convention at Arlington. The program featured local birds illustrated by Mrs. Merton Palmer and a paper on Modern Poetry read by Mrs. Clarence Gruver along with several delightful pieces.

Triangle Art Club Wm. Starkey Maron Fred Mretary Inex Meg Louie’ Olson Arlington Merton’ Palmer Clarence. Gruver

Orval L. Tatro Celebration Shower

Norske Selakab hall hosted a Monday evening shower honoring Mr and Mrs Orval L Tatro following their April 26 wedding. The couple received many useful gifts in a warm community gathering reported by the Decorah Journal.

Stg A Norske Selakab Hall Orval L.tatro St .Oresco Decorah Journal

Memorial Day Program at Clermont High School

Clermont holds a Memorial Day program in the high school auditorium at 10 a m on May 80 with music by the high school band invocation songs Gettysburg Address and Memorial Day Address by Rev John Clinton Fayette Iowa reading of the honor roll line of march to the cemetery and a benediction Decoration of graves All Legion and ex service men are asked to meet at the Legion rooms above Johnsons garage at 9 30 a m and proceed to the school wearing service caps upper grades

Clermont America 4 Gwendolyn Lester John Clinton Fayette Iowa Legion Johnson

Dover Mills News Social visits span towns and families

Mrs Johnanna Borland and son Harry of Oelwein spent the weekend with her brother Ed Johnson. Mr and Mrs Clarence Learn and children were at the J H Learn home in West Union. Mildred Rowland returned home after visiting her sister Mrs H K Johnson. Mr and Mrs J C Matthews attended a funeral in Wisconsin and returned Sunday. Mrs Earl Becker visited Wednesday with Mrs EK C Wagner. Mr and Mrs R F Learn spent Sunday at the J H Learn home in West Union. H K Johnson family visited Ed Johnson and Mrs J Borland. Evelyn Snyder of Cedar Falls attended a gathering near Henry Wolf home.

Johnanna Borland Aon Harry Oelwein Ed Johnson Clarence Learn J.H. Learn West Mildred Rowland H. K. Johnson J. C. Matthews Matthews Wisconsin Earl Becker C. Wagner R. F. Learn J. H Learn West Union J. Borland Evelyn Snyder Cedar Fallaylaited Poupler Henry Wolf John Crowe Iowa City William Jeng Mosby Willard Martin Carl Mosby Edward Johnson Charles Horton John. Ormundson Geo. Reierson

Clermont area social roundup noted in Postville Herald

Clermont residents and neighbors gathered for visits and events across Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ossian and Mitchell. Guests included Margaret Sheehy, John Yauslin, C L Considine, Agnes Kneeland, Wm Frederick, Elliott Olson, A Cheeseman, J T Kelleher and many others. Outdoor movies begin weekly. clubs and bridging socials supplemented by family visits and birthday celebrations.

Clermonts Squad Dines After Booster Victory at Elgin

Clermont defeated Panora 5 ted in Booster games at Elgin. Lineup includes Simpson, Mer, Art Goerant, pj Anderson, Paulson, L. Grane, K. Greas, Kaltenbach, Simpso, C. Tatro, Halverson, Kittleson. Ad note: want ads for quick results.

Clermont pAnrora Elgin Simpso Mer

Basket social and program at Clermont school

A community basket social and program is set for Wednesday May 27 at 8 p.m. at the Clermont township district No. 9 school. Ada Miller Lindroth, teacher, invites all. Also notes about local garden plants for sale and various social updates from residents.

Clermont Township Ada Miller Lindroth

Dividing Child's Day by White House Conference

The White House conference suggests six hours for school work for a child and eleven hours of sleep for a twelve year old. The remaining hours of the day should be divided based on individual cases.

White House

Don’t Blame the Pic Pie for Indigestion

A reader note from a Woman's Home Companion asserts indigestion is caused by overeating, not pie. The item highlights common dining misperceptions and urges moderation in portions.

Lutheran Church Notes and Local Notices

Lutheran services in English at Highland 10 30. West Clermont baccalaureate Sunday evening at 8. Mission Society meets Thursday with Mrs Cornel Anfinson Mrs L H Larson Mrs Simon Nelson and Mrs Harry Stolle as hostesses. G Gunstan pastor. Will notice state of Iowa Fayette County district court to all whom it may concern notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of May 1931 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Andrew D Nelson late of said County deceased will come on for hearing before the district court for admission to probate. Dated West Union Iowa April 24 1981 27 29 Edgar A Traeger Clerk By Una Montgomery Deputy.

State of Iowa Fayatta County District Court Ernesta Pringle West Union Town Edgar Mraéger Highland West Clermont The Mission Society Cornel Anfinson L. H. Larson Simon Nelson Harry Stolle G. Gunstan State of Iowa Fayette County Andrew D. Nelson Said County Probata Edgar A. Traeger Una Montgomery

Clermont Enterprise postal notice record

The Clermont Enterprise is listed as entered in the post office at Clermont Fayette County Iowa as second class matter, indicating its mailing status and eligibility for periodical mail handling.

Clermont Enterprise Clermont Fayette County Iowa

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Will Nobeke Bellerb Dover Mills News Margaret Sheehy Cedar Rapids John Yauslin Sidney Nutting Brainard Mrs. C. L. Considine Waterloo Agnes Kneeland Barndalia Mrs. McSweeney Wm. Frederick Wesley Miller, Jr Elliott Olson Postville Hospital A. Cheeseman Jean Elkader J. T. Kelleher Fred Cline Martin Nelson Federated Club Marshalltown Ed Delaney Fridday O'Keefe Walter Delaney Gunston Hd Bilden J. E. Bilden Baby Ruby Buddenburg Castalia Clermont Gla Ie Tom Powers Will Melaney Ossian Women’s Missionary Federation of Decorah Circuit Orleans Church Creaca G. Gungten Joe Alms Minneapolia Minn Sarah Harrington Austin Kate Sarah Carrigher Bridge Club E. J. Kaltenbach Bruckner Cafe Kaltenbach H. A. Lubke Wm. Larrabee, Jr L. L. Carr B.V. Brandt J. C. Halverson Louie Amundson Elsie Lindgren Cedar Falls Casten Larson la Crosse Wis Hans J. Larson J. A. Erickson Amon, Erickson Arthur Meckelson Hans Larson 8. E. Wickham Harry Caldwell New York City Eait Edward Neff Postville Herald Sarah Groth Emma Gunderson Fred Maurer E. E. Biden Agnes Julius Johnson Arthur Nelson Mary Ann Adolph Frederick Alice Leonard Lofstuen Clarence Bear Andrew Anderson Nels Everson Canoe Mr. Everson Quick Resulta Sasket George Peasley Cedar Rapida Tom Colliton Emma Groseman A. L. Pringle Wadena Thore Thompson N. Simerson Inez Wolfs Ousian Gunder N. Nelson T. P. Dickey Charles Waleh Wm. Kelly George’ Peasley McGregor Martin Bakken Joséphine Fennimore N.H. Nelson F. W. Bigler Minneapolis N. B. Jergens Jergens Ladies’ Aid Society W. R. Blake Blake W. C. Calahan Herbert Anderson Shakespeare Brandt Louise. Miller Pribyl Olson Clermont, Iowa Lutheran Church Notes Anderson & Tatro General Clermont, Lows R. V. Brandt Xray Gas Farmers Savings Buk Clermont, Jowa Jerdee Clermont State Bank Clermont, Towa Farmers Savings Bank N. H. Nelson Calla Freiburghaus & Co G. H. Hackman Towa Optometrist C. W. Heiserman West Union, Iowa
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