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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1932

Page

3

Clermont Enterprise Local Thursday edition details editor and mailing

Clermont Enterprise is a weekly paper printed each Thursday from Clermont Iowa. John F Cooley serves as local editor and the publication is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. The paper is entered at the Clermont Iowa post office as second class mail matter.

John F. Cooley Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Funeral of Arthur L. Simpson at Clermont with Masonic rites

The August 22 accidental death at Central States Power and Light was honored in a Clermont service last Thursday. Rev J J Snyder led at the residence with Masonic burial rites at the Temple conducted by Ray Douglas of Postville. many friends sent flowers and attended. Simpson, born July 12 1880 in Clermont, lived in Meadville and Durand before returning to manage Clermont’s telephone exchange. He later worked for Central States Light & Power and left a widow six children, his mother, siblings, and many relatives in mourning. The interment at Clermont Cemetery followed.

Arthur Leroy Simpson Central States Power & Light Enterprise Temple J. J. Snyder M. E. Church Elgin J. A. Erickson Joe Brorby John Sheehy Gus Becker Simpson Clermont Meadville Penn Meadville Telephone Co Jennie Rossiter Durand Wis Durand Light & Power Co Union Mason Lodge No Estherville Winifred Still Boone Leona Butcher Watertown M. D Luella Brown Huron Nina Croning Bessia Seerey Waterloo Genevieve Scott Tripoli Wm. Mattocks Wadena John Johnson Frances Kimpson Robert J. Dickson George Borden Chicago Masonic Iodge

Resolutions of Respect For Clermont Fire Departman

The Clermont Fire Department adopted resolutions noting the death of Arthur Le Roy Simpson, praising his service to the department and community. They express sincere sorrow, extend sympathy to Mrs. Simpson and family, and request publication in the Clermont Enterprise. Dated August 29, 1932.

Clermont Fire Department Arthur le Roy Simpson

Card of Thanks for Arthur R. Simpson

The family of Arthur R. Simpson extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and help after his death. Appreciation is given for floral tributes and services by Clermont Lodge No. 160 A M and A M and Eastern Star Lodge No. 626.

Arthur R. Simpson Clermont Logde No. 160 Eastern Star Lodge No

The Evil of Intemperance in Sunday Lesson

A Sunday School lesson from the International series for Sept. 4 discusses temperance. Isaiah 6:11-16 22 28 is cited with the Golden Text Do not drink wine nor strong drink. The leading thoughts note temperance as a timeless evil, its ruinous effects on life duties trustworthiness and worth, and warn that drunkenness expands hell’s gates.

Tasiah God Isaiah Hell

Dover Mills Social News Highlights

Mr and Mrs G E Brause and daughter, writer of Waterloo, were supper guests in the H K Johnson home. Mildred Rowland and Reuben Hackman dined with the Johnsons. Mrs R F Learn visited J C Matthews home with her father W H Scott. G C Havenstrite family and F K R Havenstrite were in Oelwein for business. E G Guyer and Rose called at the Johnson home. Ole Glen and Bertha Kerkestue went to Dubuque to see Mrs Clem O'Hara who had surgery. Bertha stayed to help. Mildred Rowland visiting H K Johnson. Riverside School District No. 2 opened with Hazel Mark as teacher. Imogene Brause and Don Metcalf visited the Johnson home. Mrs Earl Becker visited Mrs E A Wagner.

Mildred Rowland Reuben Hackman H. K. Johnson R. F. Learn J. C. Matthews W. H. Scott G. C. Havenstrite F. KR. Havenstrite Oelwein E. G. Guyer Rose Ole, Glen Bertha Kerkestue Dubuque Clem O'Harani Bertha Ole Glen Riverside Hazel Mark Imogene Brause Don Metcalf H.K. Johnson Earl Becker E. A. Wagner

Clermont area notices and birth announcements in 1933 ads

Ads note that Silver on blue plates and anto Neenses are announced for 1933 with shipments starting soon and plate distribution around December. Clermont friends of Dr Bob Dwyer and wife announce their baby boy born Monday evening. Dwyer is a nephew of Mrs John Crowe. Vernon Stoneking of Harmony Minnesota and wife announce a baby boy born August 28 after living here during payoff on No 18. Clermont Farmers' Commission Co has new building and begins business. manager Frank Fay reports livestock shipments and incoming merchandise with a positive outlook.

Clermont Bob Dwyer Dwyer John Crowe Vernon Stoneking Harmony Minn Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co Frank Fay

Sheriff Liquor Raid In Waucoma Targets Several Homes

Sheriff A. L. Robertson and Deputy Kappmeyer led a Saturday raid in Waucoma with Oelwein constables Celom y Bari, Doty, and Mee Donnell. They seized more than 200 bottles of liquor and several cans from the homes of Walter Ham Virgil Bushman and Norman Monroe. Prisoners were taken to the county jail and A C Langley of Charles City was arrested for transporting liquor.

Wau’ Coma A. al Robertson Kappmeyer West Union Bari Celomy Ben Doty Mee Donnell Oelwein Walter Ham Virgil Bushmen Norman Monroa A. C. Langley Charles City Norman Monroe Waucom& Cecil House Viregil Bushman Myrtle Lukritz Waucoma Oelwein Register

Call for reduced government spending before December session

The Ossian Bee urges direct action to cut government expenditures as Congress prepares to meet in December. It argues newspapers and taxpayers must pressure candidates in both houses to adopt a clear vow to reduce expenses, warning that delaying until after elections leaves little hope.

Congress Angin Senate Ossian Bee

Trade at home among friends boosts Luther enrollment

An intensive campaign for new students at Luther resulted in 118 signed up to enter this fall. Officials expect next year’s total attendance to surpass last year’s enrollment. A separate note mentions a whisky dividend to National Distillers stockholders with 24 pints per 6 shares payable Oct 1 1964, subject to government tax. Bernice Kaiser of McGregor, a Go-Getter 4-H member, was named the county’s most healthy 4-H girl and will represent Clayton County at the state contest during the Des Moines fair, after a score of 98.7 percent.

Luther Bernice Kaiser McGregor Clayton County Des Moines

Budget deficit in July amid new revenue act

The Decorah Journal reports that the July federal budget ran a deficit of about 260 million dollars, larger than the previous year by sixty two million. Despite a new revenue act and higher taxes, predicted gains failed to materialize and spending rose despite economies.

Congress Atztythres Millon Decorah Journal

Golden Wedding Day for Mr and Mrs Dan Brause

Mr and Mrs Dan Brause, longtime Pleasant Valley residents living east of West Union on the West Union Elgin road, plan their golden wedding on Sept 1 providence permitting. They wed in West Union with Rev T P Griffith and have seven grandchildren. Their four children Rudolph Clarence Myrtle and Phylisz will attend. immediate families will be present. The couple now travel by automobile.

Dan Breuse West Union Weat Union-Elgin Road Providence Rudolph Weat Union Clarence Florida Myrtle Bloomville Ohio Phylisz Brauns Weer T. P. Griffith Pleasant Valley Township Elgin Frank Smith Jennie Rice Brause Miss' Rice Mis. Brause Dobbin Shay

Henry Field to Speak at Decorah Fair September 14

Republican U S Senator candidate Henry Field will address attendees at the Decorah fair on September 14. Minnesota state highway patrol officers are enforcing removal of all stickers from windshields and other glass to prevent accidents. The use of such stickers is illegal under the uniform traffic code.

Henry Field U.S Iowa Decorah Fair State Highway Patrol Minnesota

Colored Rain Colors Windy Dust Across Regions

Historical note describes rain tinted by dust or pollen, sometimes red or yellow, depending on the particle source. It cites that in the United States occasional colored rainfall has occurred, with pollen from pines sometimes coloring rain yellow and previously mistaken for saline deposits.

Andalusia's Rich Tapestry of Romance and History Lures All

The region ranges from sea peaks to orange groves, famed for architecture and relics of ancient, medieval, and modern civilizations. Its varied landscapes, vibrant fêtes, and the people’s pride in a glorious history create an enduring allure that surpasses other lands. Glamour of glamourous Spain remains a constant draw.

Ente Ray Andalusia

Odd Showers Net Miracles and Water Spouts

Accounts describe waterspouts passing over shallow water lifting fish into clouds and depositing them far along storm paths. The text notes showers of fish and other objects, both animate and inanimate, can be explained by this phenomenon.

Sun’s Overhead Position Across Tropics

The text notes the sun at zenith during equinoxes near the equator and tropics. It states overhead at the Tropic of Cancer at the June solstice and overhead near Capricorn during the winter solstice, with several numeric and spelling errors in the fragments.

Colder Spots in Refrigerator Warned for Perishables

The U S Bureau of Home Economics notes colder sections in refrigerator compartments vary. Locate and reserve these areas for meet ink and other exceptionally perishable foods to keep them safer.

United States Bureau of Home Economics

Young Lady Seeks Gift Watch and Chain in Loulaville

A young lady in the block visits a local watch shop to buy a present watch for a young man then seeks directions to a chain store. The brief indicates a simple shopping errand observed in Loulaville.

Specialising Loulaville Times

Superstitions and Ironies About Danger and Ladders

A reflective note on human behavior shows many ignore danger when pursuing arrest or crowing yet fear walking under a ladder. The piece highlights everyday contradictions and superstitions guiding actions.

Advertising Will Coax the Timid Dollar Out of Hiding

An old note observes how advertising can lure the cautious consumer into the market, turning hesitation into spending. The remark frames commerce as a push toward visible buying interest.

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Clermont Enterprise Optometrist O. W. Heiserman West Union, Iowa A. R. Simpson Dover Mills News Happy Homes Pillsbury Plymouth Kneeland Elevator
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