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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

7

Priscilla Working Band Holds September Meeting

The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday September 5 in the Lutheran church parlors. Hostesses Mrs Martin Nelson Mrs Wash burn Mrs Oscar Reierson E E Bilden and Agnes Bilden served refreshments after the devotional and business session. Twenty seven members and ten visitors attended.

Priscilla Working Band Lutheran Martin Nelson Washburn Oscar Reierson E. E. Bilden Agnes Bilden

Dubuque Chamber Plans Clermont Visit on Sept 20

Members of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce will tour Clermont on Thursday morning September 20 at 11 06. They plan to visit as many local business places as time permits and will stay about fifteen minutes.

Dubuque

Obituary Omitted Died Sept 2 Clermont Pioneer Mrs Wickham

Obituary for Mrs. Wickham of Clermont aged over 76 who died Sept 2 arrived late for publication and will be printed next week. Also notes a busy week of visits, travel, and social events in Clarke and surrounding communities.

E. Wickham Clermont Waterloo

Iowa corn crop short by forty five million bushels

The August first estimate for Iowa’s corn crop fell from 261 million to 216 million bushels by September first, the lowest average yield in 40 years. Government forecasters project an average yield of 24 bushels per acre, with nationwide declines. Local social notes mention Irene Halverson's Saturday night, Mrs Payne's stay with the Grovers, and various visits and school notices amid weather and crop concerns.

Promotion Sunday at West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School

Promotion day was observed at the West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School on September 2. All members moved to the next grade by ability as part of the annual September promotion. An annual business meeting elected Elsie Lindgren secretary, Lillian Anderson treasurer, and Ellen Bilden business manager.

West Clermont

Luther League East Clermont Program Set for Sunday

East Clermont Lutheran church Luther League outlines a Sunday program September 16 including songs by Eleanor Lynga and a vocal duet by Genevieve Anderson and Hulda Berg, readings by Lyle Aanes and Orvin Thompson, piano solo by Signy Hanson, and remarks by Rev. Gunsten with collection.

Luther League of the East Clermont Lutheran Church G. Gunstan Eleanor Lynga Genevieve Anderson Hulda Berg Ruth Peterson Lyle Aanes Signy Hanson

Republicans Celebrate Constitutional Day in Des Moines

Statewide event September 1 in Des Moines marks the 147th anniversary of the constitution. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt will deliver the main address at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine Temple, with sponsorship by Iowa Republican organizations.

Des Moines Theodore Roosevelt Shrine Temple Republican Organizations Iowa

Plan Big Show at Waterloo D C Congress

Plans for the Dairy Cattle Congress Silver Anniversary set for October 1 to 7 are moving ahead with bright prospects. E. B. Estes says entries are pouring in as preparations include silver decor, Belgian draft horses from several states, and champions groomed for a final roundup. New features and daily entertainment at the hippodrome aim to showcase major events across fifteen buildings.

Dairy Cattle Congress Estes Hippodrome

Choral Union Sub-District Election Held After Concert

The East and West Clermont choirs along with Marion and Norway choirs met at West Clermont Lutheran church last Sunday. Officers for the coming year were elected with Celia Christianson named president and director, Louise Reijerson vice-president, Mrs Henry Vellersven secretary, and Mrs Theo Thorson accompanist.

Choral Union West Clermont Lutheran Church East West Clermont Marion Norway Louise Amundson Celia Christianson Louise Reijerson Henry Vellersven Theo, Thorson

Lutheran Church Notes and Social Treats in Montauk

Lutheran services are listed in English at 10 a m and Norwegian at 11 a m. A Bas Church event Friday Sept 14 at 8 pm includes a Sunday school gathering and Luther League at 8. G Gunsten is pastor. Social visits describe guests from La Grange and others, plus a recent band program and a dahlias prize. Julia Robbins from Cedar Rapids visited Montauk aunt Anna Larrabee. Janet Larrabee accompanied her.

Nell Sheehy Wells, Minn Wm. Matties Wells Sheehy Margaret Sheehy Cedar Rapids Highland Church Luther League Julia Robbins Anna Larrabee Montauk Janet Larrabee Iowa City

Clermont Calendar Social and club dates listed

The Clermont calendar lists events and meetings with September entries such as W C O F socials, a public card party, free programs in the opera house, Commercial club and Women’s club meetings, Firemen’s event, and Ladies’ Aid gathering. It notes some events may not be reported and asks for cooperation.

Opera House Ladies' Aid

Clermont chapter O. E. S. meets after summer break

The Clermont O. E. S. group reconvened at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday September 4 after a two month summer hiatus. A pot luck supper was postponed to September 12. Members and visitors shared reports from Billings Montana and local visits.

Clermont Masonic Temple Andine Vasby Billings Mont Edna Hedges B. O. Henderson

Space between star and Earth could fit in tiny cube

A calculation suggests that all gaseous and solid material lying between a distant star and Earth could be compressed into a cube smaller than one half inch on each side. The result highlights the extreme density possible under certain theoretical conditions.

Alty Space Earth

America Has Many Deserts Across The Southwest

Across the southwest region many districts are described as deserts with sparse water and arid landscapes. The brief note notes the extent of aridity and regional distinctions without detailed statistics or locations.

America Daserta

Doing Things Uncle Al Says Satisfaction Outweighs Knowing

Uncle Al argues that action yields greater satisfaction than mere knowledge. Doing tasks builds experience and personal fulfillment, according to his practical philosophy.

Uncle al

Heaviest substance in the world camiam metal claim

A fragment states the heaviest substance in the world is the metal camiam. The brief offers limited context and lacks verifiable details or broader reporting.

Clermont Beats Postyville Totals

Local report notes Clermont defeated Postyville with a score of 89 to some unknown total. No scheduling details for next Sunday are set, but the locals are expected to have a game.

Gil

Shower for Mrs Baechler by Business and Professional Women

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a picnic supper and shower at Mrs Len Simek s home in honor of new bride Mrs Alfred Baechler. The evening featured cafeteria style supper, card tables, games and contests with President Elizabeth Bricat presenting an electric item as the club gift.

Business and Professional Women's Club Len Simek Alfred Baechler Othe Chib Elizabeth Bricat Baechhr

Brevities and Marriage Themed Quips From a 19th Century Page

A collection of witty lines touching on vanity, hopelessness, love, marriage, self regard, and social norms. The quips suggest home cooking jokes, advice on political loyalty, and humorous takes on courtship steps from a bygone era.

Civilization and its roots beyond industrialism

The remark argues civilization resists simple definition and is not tied to mere industrial progress, suggesting a broader cultural, moral, and social scope beyond economic development. It posits civilization as a complex, enduring human achievement that transcends technology.

Long-Lost Egyptian Quarry Found After 3500 Years

Archaeologists locate a long-lost quarry in Egypt believed to have been used about 3,500 years ago. The site reveals tools, inscriptions, and evidence of ancient quarrying activity near a major historic settlement. Research teams plan further surveys and dating to map its extent.

Egypt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Priscilla Anna Mae Anderson Wis Emma Gunderson Lavanda Carr Lucille Hansel West Union G. E. Jorgenson L. L. Carr Albert Halverson Martin Anderson Gilbert Anderson Julius Johnson Albert Halverson Heme Thprsday A Ae Harold Halversons Ahi School West Upsteys End Nina Strnegger meeBssian Nels Gilbert Melvin Anderson Ray Best Yaix Martha Hanson Rask‘Rapids Fred Bilden Chicago Richard and Carl Lacher la ‘Grange R. B. Lacher J. F.,dempster Cedar Falls Oscar Hanson Postville Wayne King Trignon Ball Room Lou Jones Wayne Olson Jessie Schuldt McGregor Ira Jones Garnaville B. L. Crowe S. E. Wickham Mia Frank Peterson Whnota Minn Minneapolis Fred Persons Frank, James Margaret Powers Madison Wis Thos. Powers Frank Powers Simpson Garment Co James State University Margaretiygll Renis Erict Mrs. Martin Nelson M. M. Nair Decorah Theresa Sheehy Agnes and Helen Anderson Alice Tatro Mrs. Julius Johnson Ray Garvey Austin Mian Dan Burke Tom Cavanaugh W. A. Folk Lutheran Sunday School Fair Grounds Milton Leix Montfort, Wis Oscar Everson E. ¥. Schuette Fennimore, Wis M. S. Nelson Irene Clark George Washburn Los Angeles Calif F. K. White Charles Rogers Such Dale Erma Jane DeSart Elgin Joe Brorby Alfred Adsem Minneapolis, Minn Rev. G. Gunsten Adsem Gunsten Gerhard Gunsten C. T. Burke L. L. Rounds Cresco Mr. Burke J. E. Bilden Lizzie Bilden Hans Bilden Josephine Laniee Blanchardville Ole Alfreds J. W. Crowe Irene Halverson Eleanor Anderson Mrs. CG A ‘Payne Mrs. Russell Grover Mabel Knudson Misses Blunt Fred Wagner Richard Wagner B. W. Gennex Thios Powers Frank Mason City Pattison Ben Little Harvey Nutting Snyder Oelwein Crown Hill Ruth Helen Anderson Louis Anderson Decorah Hospital Margaret Conner Clérmont Township Paul Roberts Paula Kan B. C. Gruver Betty Francis B. C. Gruver and Henderson Kansas Jane Denniston Marjorie Child Mary Haas Inez Meyar Frank Fay Norene Boley Louie Olson Helen Miller Anding Vasley James Kieron W. A. Kneeland Robert Nancy R. V. Brandt Robert Kneeland East L. L. Program D. C Lutheran Church Notes G. Gunsten Richard Larber Garl Lacher la Grange, Ill Franz Appelman Clifton Pringle Harry Rainey Les Whitworth Brainard, Minn Jay White Russell Grover A. Phillimore Riverside Bindge White Larson Krueger Girls Olson Bergeson C. E Eva Mae Frieden Dr. J,.c. Jerdee Margaret Crowe Mae Carlin Carling Wilma Steinmetz George V. Larson A. J. Priest Ray Thomas Spencer M. 5. Nelson Billy M. Dwyer Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Priest Postville Hospital Louis Bigler Ady John Lubke la Crosse Albert Lubke H. A. Lubke Lillian Larrabee Helen Jamie Henry Baker Henry Thompson Postyville Postville Pirates Pirates Clermont AB E 'Gunsten Brorby Anderson Thorson Tatro Sticken E. Olson Brandt Mrs. Ibaechler Johnson’s ‘Hall Clermont, Iowa The American Legion Auxiliary
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