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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1934

Page

7

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Sheehan Post In Nov

The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post met at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home on Tuesday evening November 13 with eighteen members present. Chairmen reported on membership, the unit’s quota of 43 was met with six new and two reinstated members, and eleven citation points earned. Proceeds from the play totaled $25.56, thanks were sent to West Union and Postville hospitals for jelly and jam, and notices announced the district conference in Cresco on November 14 and a Knoxville party in Oelwein on December 7.

American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Post Fred Cline Arthur Nelson Franz Appelman I. C. Jerdee Martin Nelson R. V. Brandt West Union Postville Hospitals Cresco Knoxville Oelwein The Legionaire Wm. Nelson Fidac Hans Henson L. L Carr National Defense Louie Olson

Clermont Calendar of Events and Notices

Clermont calendar lists events for November and December with notes on potential omissions. Notable items include a free program at the opera house on November 24, a Women’s Club and Firemen’s meeting on November 28, a Ladies’ Aid Society meeting the same day, and a Clermont Study Club free program in December.

Opera House Firemen’s Ladies’ Aid Society Clermont Study Club The

East Germony Luther League Program Preview

East German Lutheran League plans a Sunday evening program on November 25 featuring songs readings recitations and remarks. Rev. G Gunston will give the invocation and remarks with Irvin Olson Jennie Johnson Irene Helgerson and Clarence Peterson contributing readings solos and verses. The program ends with a collection and closing remarks by the secretary and Rev. Gunston.

East-Germony Luther League G. Gunston

Union Church Services This Sunday Evening

Union Sunday School will hold services Sunday evening November 26 at 7:30. Rev. J J Snyder of Elgin will preach, with two special numbers during the program. Everyone is welcome to attend.

the Union J. J. Snyder Elgin

Legion Auxiliary Conference at Cresco Evening Gathering

A joint conference of the American Legion and Auxiliary of the fourth district met at Cresco on Wednesday November 14. Auxiliary sessions were led by Mrs E Kathinka Hanson with reports from units treasurer and historian. Department officers spoke including newly elected president Mrs Arthur D Ladehoff and secretary Mrs M Myrton Skelly. Clermont delegates included Mrs LC Jerdee Mrs Wm Crowe Mrs Van Appelman Mrs Dan Burke and Mr and Mrs G H Hackman.

American Legion and Auxiliary of the Fourth District Cresco Auxiliary E. Kathinka Hanson Arthur D. Ladehoff M. Myrton Skelly Legion Clermont LC. Jerdee Wm. Crowe van Appelman Dan Burke G. H. Hackman

Nordbus Praised As Best Show Manager In Northeastern Iowa

Movie patrons at the Strand recalled early cinema days when a projector failed forcing reel-by-reel showing. A quick trip to Preston, Minnesota supplied new parts and Nordhus returned Sunday to resume most of the program. The incident underscored McGregor’s reputation for strong management.

Strand Preston Mirm Nord Hus Minneapolis McGregor Iowa North Iowa Times

Recorders Office Instrument Totals Reach New High

The Fayette county office records show 6744 instruments filed up to Nov 10, 1934. This far exceeds the totals for 1933 and any previous year, with 4059 by that date in 1933 and 6154 for the full year 1933. The 1934 year-to-date total surpasses all prior years.

A. E. Johnson Fayette County Argo-Gazette

Eskimo Children Polite and Taught Early Skills

Eskimo children are described as polite and generous with their ponsea wong and chewing gum. Boys learn hunting early while girls are instructed in sewing in all its forms.

England Still Pays Perpetual Pensions From Charles II Era

The article notes England continues paying perpetual pensions granted about 250 years ago during Charles II’s reign. Details on recipients and reasons are largely missing, but the pension payments persist despite lost names and purposes.

England Charles II

Licking stamps could reach the moon if laid end to end

The article playfully imagines the annual postage stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. It notes that if these stamps were lined up end to end they would stretch to the moon.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington

Origin of Craters A Mine of Theories Unearthed

A newly noted crater origin is debated by scientists, with the museum curator weighing evidence that a meteorite impact is not the sole explanation for many craters. The discussion centers on alternative geological processes and historical observations.

Ptela

Fragmentary note on Hawaiian history and symbols

A fragment describes the lei as a symbol of Hawaiian hospitality, noting kings wore garlands of feathers and shell at royal ceremonies, and claims the lei decorates many pages of Hawaiian history.

Bottles from Old Pirates Rum Wash Ashore Near Hon Durán

Bottles labeled Pirate era rum are surfacing along the Hon Durán coast. The rediscovered items, dating back to the Caribbean piracy era, were found by beachgoers and authorities are inspecting the debris for provenance and safety.

Honduran

Shower for Newlyweds at Clermont Lutheran Church

A miscellaneous shower was held on Thursday evening, Nov. 15, at the Clermont Lutheran church for Mr. and Mrs. Almer Leo Nelson. The program included songs, readings, piano duets, vocal solos, and a choir, followed by social time and a late lunch. The couple received many gifts, and local residents attended dinner and gatherings, with reports of family visits, a scarlet fever quarantine update, and a political banquet in Fayette County.

Clermont ‘Lutheran Church Almer Leo Nelson Elsie Lindgren Ellen Bilden Loretta Belschner Carmen Swenson Thelma Christianson Helen Anderson Dotty Olson Verla Gunderson

Riverside School Saturday Night Program at Clement Opera House

Riverside school pupils performed a Saturday night program at the Clement opera house on November 17 featuring Welcome by Gladys Yauslin, songs by Deloras Olson and Gladys Yauslin, a dialogue When Mr Jones Rebels by Lester Bergeson, and a variety of recitations and songs. The article also lists community notices and upcoming Clermont homecoming dates in August 1936, with social visits and local happenings across the town.

Riverside Clement Opera House Gladys Yauslin Song Deloras Olson Lester Bergeson Jones Mississippi Valley Little Dutch Mill Kenneth Olson Loraine Osterhus Delores Olson Geee Mildred Olson Arlene Mork

Frog Vocal Growth Marks Cardiac Evolution

The frog occupies a key stage in heart evolution with a three chambered organ, between the two chambered fish heart and the four chambered mammal heart. Frogs also become vocal while lower creatures cannot, and possess movable eyelids and tear glands, features fish lack.

Riley’s Indianapolis Home Preserved as Poet Lived There

James W Riley’s residence in Indianapolis has been preserved in its original condition. The poet, renowned for works like Lockerbie Street, lived there and wrote many poems reflecting the Little Street where the home stands.

Riley James W Riley Indianapolis Lockerbie

Stamp Makers Face Vast Material Debt In Year

Manufacturers of postage stamps report owing hundreds of tons of paper ink and gum for a year in the production of United States stamps.

United States

Dust From Volcanic Blasts Delays and Cooling

Dust from volcanic explosions has been noted to take up to five years to settle and can cause a sharp drop in temperatures across an entire hemisphere.

Dragon Legend Survives In Remote Jungle Rediscovery

A late 19th century style account claims dragons, long deemed mythical, survive in a jungle near Borbeo and Java after explorers traced back time to a hundred million years. The piece ties the creature to Asiatic myths, spreading from Ireland to polar regions as a feared ancient monster.

Borbeo Java Ireland South Pole

Gull Eggs and Cliff Nesting Birds

A gull's egg differs from a hen egg being more pointed, a trait shared by cliff-nesting birds. The eggs roll in a small circle and are rarely displaced from cliffs by accident or wind.

Birds Have High Temperature And Circulation

Birds exhibit higher body temperatures than other animals with readings from about 10 to 112 degrees and a notably rapid circulation, reflecting their metabolic activity.

Bumblebees Found in Arctic Greenland

The report notes bumblebees in the Arctic region of Greenland, indicating unexpected pollinator presence far north. Details confirm species adapting to extreme conditions and expanding known ranges. Further study advised to understand habitat use and climate effects.

Greenland Arctic

A Gale A gale is a wind blowing over 88 miles an hour

A gale refers to a strong wind surpassing 88 miles per hour. It is defined as a powerful wind event with high gusts and potential for impact on exposed areas and maritime activity.

St Peters Church High Mass and Devotion Reminder

The sermon at St Peter’s Church emphasizes daily devotion beyond Sunday worship. It urges constant faith, condemns hypocrisy, and recalls Lübeck Cathedral reflections on calling Christ Master yet failing to obey. Pastor William M Holub signs the message.

God Pharisee Lazaries Jerico Heaven Lubeck Germany Wm. M. Holub

Clermont Commercial Club Plans 1985 Homecoming

The Clermont Commercial Club met at Pringle's restaurant in the evening and then at Johnson's hall to discuss plans for the 1985 homecoming. A three‑person general committee was formed, led by the president, with W. R. Blake G. H. Hackman and R. V. Brandt appointed. Tentative dates are August 16 17 and 18 with August 18 possibly designated Old Settler's Day.

Clermont Commercial Club Pringle’s Johnsson’s Dugstad W. R. Blake G. H. Hackman R. V. Brandt Clermont

Lutheran Church Notes Ask English Services Across Town

Lutheran Church notes list services in English at West Church, Bass Church, and Wadena with morning and afternoon Divine services and holy communion. Pastor G. Gunston invites all to attend, and Mr and Mrs Ivan Anderson and Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson were visitors at the G O Anderson home Sunday.

West Church Town Bass Church Luther League Wadena Lon G. Gunston Ivan Anderson Andrew Anderson G. O. Anderson

Mil ler Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary At Open House

Open house for Mr and Mrs Miller marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Over 100 guests offered congratulations at the J W Miller home on the Clermont Elgin road where they wed on Nov 20 1884. The couple have twelve children and many gifts arrived, with radio KGCA and Love's Girl Sweet Song shared to honor them.

J. W Miller Mrs. Miller Conner Farm Clermont-Elgin Road Edwin Krueger Fayette County Pleasant Valley Township Miller J. B. Brackin Louise West Union Cleve Erhardt Esther Elgin A. B. Jacob Mary Wesley Independence W. J. Bauman Hulda Grand Junction Colo George Faribault Minn C. A. Johnson Lillian Chicago Ben J Glendora Calif Otto E Pasadena H. I. Clark Florence Rockford, Ill Arno Lindroth Ada Clermont Joe Azasa

Mesdames Hangartner and Lindroth Host Shower

Mesdames Hangartner and Lindroth entertained at a shower for Mrs. H. B. Greentey at the Hangartner home. Delightful entertainment and dainty refreshments marked the afternoon. Guests included W. Ri Blakey, Wm. Nelson, J. Crowe, Russell Gruver, Louie Olson, L. H. Appelman, H. A. Lubke, J. C. Halverson, L. L. Catt, Fred Cline, EB. L. Crowe, D. R. Cottrell, J. C. Jerdee, R. B. Henderson, Franz Appelmann, Jay White, R. V. Brandt, and G. B. Hackman.

Clermont Study Club Hosts Elgin Guests in Nov Meeting

The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. L. L. Carr's home on Saturday November 17 with Elgin Study Club members as guests. Topic was First Ladies and Their Nk. The program included a musical reading The Little Old Fashioned Girl by Phyllis Lubke with Lucille Lubke. Phyllis wore Colonial costume. Mrs J derdee reviewed The Mother of Washington and Her Times by Mrs Roger Pryor. Delicous refreshments were served.

Clermont Study Club L. L. Carr Elgin Study Club Phyllis Lubke Lucille Lubke Phyllis J. ©. Derdee Mother of Washington and Her Times Roger Pryor

School Program at Blunt Union No 3 Wednesday

A school program will be held at Blunt school Union No 3 on Wednesday evening November 28. Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. Contact teacher Eileen Aanes at 120.

Blunt Union No. 3 Eileen Aanes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Meeting East L. L. Program Union Church Services St. Peter’s Rectory Ladies of Legion Auxiliary Nordbus Biermann Benson Allamakee Buchanan Cerro Gardo Chickasaw Clayton Se Delaware Fayette de Floyd Howard Mrs Arthur Loftsgard Emil Larson Adolph Frederick and Alice Ed Gass Postville Leonard Zigarson Leonard, Jr J. W. Crowe Congressman Biermann Legion Hall Fayette Isst Edwin Olson Maysnard Fay Harris Hey Merle Ella Rafferty Mra. Mary, Deily Toma Wis George P. Rounds Rex Erwin Larson Charles City Cong Fred Biermann Fayette County Central Committee Larrabee Claude Bills L. T. Meyer L. D. Hileman Maynard Max Clark Randalia Wm. Edgar Alpha W. E. Jones Hawkeye A. Lindroth Mildred Mork Bo Clermont Clermont Opera House Lois D. R. Cottrell J. F. Phillips Albert Halverson Martin Anderson Norene Boley Inez Meyer Meyer Castalia James Brorby Ames J.M. Brorby A. H. Lindroth G. ¥. Lindroth Poane Tra Rose Postville Hospital Russell Graver Cecil“Northrup H. T. Hangartner Ed Riser Vern Sires Mrs. Brandt Walter Follett Roy Swenson Anna Anderson St. Peter’s Church Lutheran Church Notes Mesdames Hangartner Lendroth Stoehr Brick City Pharmacy Bigler's Drug Store Echo and Enterprise
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