The Data getter is best setup to run on a schedule using cron tab
$> crontab -e
add the line below, to run the collection tool every 15 mintues
*/15 * * * * python /home/pi/dashdisplay/eClockDataGetter.py
cd ~
cd .config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/
nano autostart
Add the line below BEFORE the @xscreensaver
@/usr/bin/python /home/pi/dashdisplay/eClock.py